Updated: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 at 7:36 AM PT 

 

Established in 1999 by ERIC SELTZER

In December 2008, DC Direct is coming out with a porcelain 1966 TV Batmobile.  Go here for more details.

DC Direct  NY Toy Show  NY Toy Show

April 30, 2008- The latest Batmobile Hot Wheels news is here!

1:50th  1:18th scale standard model  

On January 18th, a fan-built Batmobile sold at auction for $185,000! On February 16th, another fan-built Batmobile sold at auction for $122,500

The January 2008 issue of Hot Rod magazine had the Batmobile as the #9 car of "The top 100--We rank the most influential hot rods of all time."

The November issue of RC Driver magazine had a nice cover shot of the Batmobile and an article about George Barris.

In 2007, Hot Wheels released a 1:64th scale TV Batmobile die-cast and a limited edition 1:18th & 1:64th scale too.  

1:18   Side   6 cards

Check-out Griot's Garage's automotive handbook catalog.  Also, the July 2007 issue of Car and Driver magazine had a nice '66 Batmobile article!  This site was mentioned as well.

Griot's Garage      July 2007

Earlier this year, Johnny Lightning came out with a new black colored Lincoln Futura die-cast. There were two different versions (one with hubcaps and one with mag wheels). 

WANTED!! Do you have any vintage or rare photos of the Batmobile that you'd care to share?  If so, please email me.

This website was mentioned in the March/April 2006 edition of Motor Trend Classic magazine.

The 1966 Batmobile was used briefly in the '06 movie The Benchwarmers.  Below are 3 behind-the-scenes photos with Rob Schneider and Jon Lovitz.

Rob Schneider & a fan  Jon Lovitz in the Batmobile  On the set

10/26/05- The '66 Batmobile and this website was mentioned in an article in the New York Times.

On May 13 2005, I saw the #1 Batmobile at the Petersen Museum in Los Angeles, CA. See the photos below

Batmobile  Batmobile rim 

 Batmobile  Batmobile interior

On June 6th 2004, I hung out with the creator of the Batmobile--George Barris, his Batmobile and my Batcycle at a Vallejo, CA car show.  

 George Barris & Me in 2004 Top View Batcycle and Batmobile

2/28/04- Here are some photos of the original #1 Batmobile at the Hotrod & Restoration Show in Indiana, courtesy of Mark Racop.

4/16/03- I went to Barris Kustom Industries in Hollywood, CA to see the #1 Batmobile.  Lucky for me the #1 was there and a replica too.  They both looked great parked next to each other.

Two Batmobile's together Two Batmobiles High resolution scan! The #1

8/15/02- The number one Batmobile has been treated to a new radar antenna post to replace the broken old one.

4/4/08- Exclusive interview with "Wild Bill" Shrewsberry.  Bill drove the Batmobile in 1967 at various dragstrips around the country.

3/08- We just gave away a 1:18th scale Hot Wheels Batmobile signed by Larry R. Wood, courtesy of Mattel.  Click here for the winner and all the details.

1/30/08- New photos added to the Celebrities with the Batmobile page.

1/28/08- New photo added to the Brush with the Batmobile page.

1/20/08- 4 new vintage photos of the #1 Batmobile from 1966, courtesy of Chris Kurdes.

1/14/08- 7 vintage photos of the #3 car added from 1983.

12/20/07- A replica Batmobile got in a "little" accident back in 2006. The good news it is now fully repaired--check it out! 

12/15/07- New photos added to the replica #4 and tire/rims page.

11/15/07- Two new photos added of the #2 car from 1984

11/10/07- The Hot Wheels 10 pack with a 1:64th Batmobile now available at the Online Store.

CLICK HERE!

9/22/07- New photo added to the Brush with the Batmobile page.  Also, the original letter outlining the sale of the Futura to George Barris.

8/5/07- New Bat-fuzz page!

5/24/07- I got to see the #3 Batmobile in WA state.  Added 18 photos here.

5/13/07- The July issue of Rockstar magazine has a brief article about the Batmobile.

Rockstar magazine July 2007

5/5/07- 6 new photos added of the #4 car and more pics added on the pre-production photo page.

4/29/07- New pictures of the underside of the #1

3/30/07- This website was mentioned in the May 2007 issue of Rides magazine.

2/25/07- This site is mentioned in the issue of Cinema Retro!!

Cinema Retro

2/24/07- New videos added of the Batmobile & the Futura

6/3/06- An exclusive interview with Richard L. Rader from Rader Wheels. The Batmobile originally wore Rader wheels.

1/29/06- Vintage photos of the #2 & 3 Batmobile's sent in by some fans from 1967 and 1968. Thanks to Bill, Michael, & Mike.

  Courtesy of Bill McCall  Robin & Mike Ynes 

  Michael (wearing the hat) & his cousin at a Ford dealership in Indianapolis, IN  Vintage 1969

9/10/05- Vintage photo of the Batmobile & Black Beauty in a staged car accident. 

Vintage photo

2/25/04- This site is mentioned in the April 2004, Car Craft magazine.  "Top 10 List--Movie & TV Car Websites"...yes we're #1!!

See Original Batman TV Show props and costumes here!