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August 2010- NFL players Chad Ochocinco & Terrell Owens with a replica Batmobile.
August 22, 2010- Former Governor of Illinois Rod Blagojevich in a replica Batmobile.
The Summer 2010 issue of Motor Trend Classic had a great 14 page article about George Barris' Batmobile. This website is mentioned too!!
Exclusive scoop from Polar Lights
*February 2011- 1/25 snap together Batmobile kit. It will come with
figures. The trunk and hood lids may come as separate parts but there
will be nothing under the hood. The chassis will be solid. The car
body itself may come predecorated. More exclusive photos of the 1/25 mock-up Batmobile can be seen here. May 18, 2010- The latest Hot Wheels Batmobile news is here! April 14, 2010- Check-out issue #164 of the Simpsons Comic Book!!
Super Capers is out on DVD!. Below are some pics from the movie which features Adam West and the 60's Batmobile.
On February 28th 2009, I planned a meet and greet with George Barris & the #1 Batmobile. 40+ people attended from through-out the U.S. & Canada. Some of our special guests included "Wild Bill" Shrewsberry, "Korky" Korkes and even Erik Estrada. Go here for all the details!
F ebruary 2009, DC Direct has released a porcelain TV Batmobile that lights-up. Go here for more details.
On December 12 , 2008, I had an opportunity to see the #1 Batmobile again and interview the designer & creator of the car--George Barris. More information and photos here!July 2008- The 1966 Batman Movie is now available on Blu-Ray DVD. Check out the Special Feature (that I worked on the content)--Batmobile Interactive Tour - A 360 Degree Navigational Tour.
| WANTED!! Do you have any vintage or rare photos of the Batmobile that you'd care to share? If so, please email me.
6/29/10- Photo of the #1 fuzzed from the 1970's.
6/13/10- October 15, 1965 Batmobile problems. 5/18/10- Update to the Magazine article list 4/6/10- 3 vintage photos of the Batmobile being replicated added to the replica page. 3/13/10- New photo added to the Brush with the Batmobile page. 3/2/10- Pete Best & two other stars added to the Celebrities with the Batmobile page. 1/17/10- Seven new photos of the #2 replica added--thanks Dave! 10/14/09- Original MGM article from 1959 about the Lincoln Futura. 8/27/09- Original Ford Press Release about the Futura/Batmobile. 8/25/09- Our main page got a make-over today! Thanks to Phil E. for all his help. Also, some minor updates to the Lincoln Futura page. 8/12/09- Exclusive interview with Stan Thorwaldsen, the interior designer of the Lincoln Futura, courtesy of Mark Racop. 1/17/09- Rare photos of the #1 Batmobile circa late 60's or early 70's.
9/9/08- Are you looking for the original patterns for the bat-spinners and the door-bats? Below are the PDF files--click on each to view!
7/3/08- Below is a detailed photo of the Bat-trailer from 1967 and more information added on the replica page.
4/4/08- Exclusive interview with "Wild Bill" Shrewsberry. Bill drove the Batmobile in 1967 at various dragstrips around the country. 3/08- We gave away a 1:18th scale Hot Wheels Batmobile signed by Larry R. Wood, courtesy of Mattel. Click here for the winner! 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! 8/5/07- New Bat-fuzz page! 2/25/07- This site is mentioned in the issue of 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. 9/10/05- Vintage photo of the Batmobile & Black Beauty in a staged car accident.
See Original Batman TV Show props and costumes here! |
Polar Lights'
1:32nd Batmobile models (reproduction of Aurora) are out in stores
now. Below is the Collector's Edition tin box and the regular
packaging too. Also, the photo on the right shows the 1/25 mock-up
Batmobile (shown in grey). 
