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We might be approaching the 50th anniversary of the campy 1966 Batman television series with Adam West as Batman and Burt Ward as Robin, but there's still a lot of interest about the show and its mechanical stars like the famed Batmobile and to a much lesser extent, the Batcycle.
- For Sale: A Ford Escort-based Tribute To The 1966 Batmobile, Atomic Batteries Not Included
The original 1966 Batmobile, built on the 1955 Lincoln Futura Concept by George Barris for the campy television series from the same decade, will go on sale next January at the Barrett-Jackson auction in Scottsdale, Arizona, but we all know that unless...
- It's Official: George Barris Selling Original 1955 Lincoln Futura-based 1966 Batmobile
There was a rumor circulating around the net on Monday that George Barris and his company Barris Kustoms is finally letting go of one of the most iconic cars of our times, the original, No1 1966 Batmobile built from a $250,000 1955 Lincoln Futura concept...
- Quick, To The Batmobile, But Which One, The 1966 Or The 1989 Model?
Ah, the never-ending battle of which is the best Batmobile of all time. A new webshow called 'Super Power Beat Down' has brought together two of the most famous Batmobiles from the whacky 1966-1968 Batman television series and from Tim Burton's...
- Street Legal Batmobile Replica From Tim Burton Films Found For Sale [with Videos]
Perhaps the second best-known Batmobile after George Barris' iconic 1966 Lincoln Futura conversion from the Batman TV series is the Anton Furst Batmobile from Tim Burton's 1989 Batman and 1992 Batman Returns films. We found a rather convincing...
- 1966 Batmobile Replica Comes Under The Hammer At Auction
Yet another wannabe replica of the most iconic and distinctive film cars of all time, the 1960s era Batmobile, is going up for sale at the inaugural Historics at Brooklands auction in Surrey on June 2. This particular example is based on a 1973 Lincoln...
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1966 Batmobile Replica and Original 1966 Yamaha Batcycle Listed for Sale Together
We might be approaching the 50th anniversary of the campy 1966 Batman television series with Adam West as Batman and Burt Ward as Robin, but there's still a lot of interest about the show and its mechanical stars like the famed Batmobile and to a much lesser extent, the Batcycle.
The original 1966 Batmobile based on the 1954 Lincoln Futura Concept remains in the hands of its creator, George Barris, but over the years, many enthusiasts have built replicas of the car (see CarScoop's ride in one here).
These include the one you see pictured here that is listed for sale together with one of the original Batcycles from the series at RM's upcoming auction "The John Staluppi Collection" on December 1, 2012.
Read more »- For Sale: A Ford Escort-based Tribute To The 1966 Batmobile, Atomic Batteries Not Included
The original 1966 Batmobile, built on the 1955 Lincoln Futura Concept by George Barris for the campy television series from the same decade, will go on sale next January at the Barrett-Jackson auction in Scottsdale, Arizona, but we all know that unless...
- It's Official: George Barris Selling Original 1955 Lincoln Futura-based 1966 Batmobile
There was a rumor circulating around the net on Monday that George Barris and his company Barris Kustoms is finally letting go of one of the most iconic cars of our times, the original, No1 1966 Batmobile built from a $250,000 1955 Lincoln Futura concept...
- Quick, To The Batmobile, But Which One, The 1966 Or The 1989 Model?
Ah, the never-ending battle of which is the best Batmobile of all time. A new webshow called 'Super Power Beat Down' has brought together two of the most famous Batmobiles from the whacky 1966-1968 Batman television series and from Tim Burton's...
- Street Legal Batmobile Replica From Tim Burton Films Found For Sale [with Videos]
Perhaps the second best-known Batmobile after George Barris' iconic 1966 Lincoln Futura conversion from the Batman TV series is the Anton Furst Batmobile from Tim Burton's 1989 Batman and 1992 Batman Returns films. We found a rather convincing...
- 1966 Batmobile Replica Comes Under The Hammer At Auction
Yet another wannabe replica of the most iconic and distinctive film cars of all time, the 1960s era Batmobile, is going up for sale at the inaugural Historics at Brooklands auction in Surrey on June 2. This particular example is based on a 1973 Lincoln...