Vehicle Description
1966 Batmobile for sale! Motorcar Classics is pleased to offer this
1966 Batmobile, the fifth Batmobile that renown George Barris and
Andy Perillo completed in 1996. This vehicle was licensed and used
by George Barris, Fox Studios and Warner Brothers. This is the only
Batmobile other than the original #1 car that was ever driven by
Adam West! This example sits on a Ford Galaxie frame and custom
fiberglass body. Features of this 1966 Batmobile are detailed
specifically as the original car appeared. All of the moldings
around the windshield are closely replicated to match the original
FUTURA including the rain gutters, weather seals, dome, moldings,
and intricate chrome work. All the moldings on the car are neat and
tight, including the windshield. The moldings on the dashboard are
all hand crafted out of stainless steel. Many of the moldings on
this car, including the boomerang shaped one are examples of trim
work which was only included on the original Futura/Batmobile and
not on replica cars. To open the door from the outside there is a
push down lever type handle at the top of the door, which was
unique to the Futura as well. As you look at the floor you will
notice over the carpet outstanding looking stainless steel panels
that accentuate the features of the floor, as well as the gas,
brake and foot resting pedals. These features were part of the
Futuras high quality look and George Barris often said no kit or
copy car will ever go through the pain staking work to make these
beautiful features come alive again. The dashboard is sleek and
unique and includes features such as the compass, radar indicator,
custom switches and Futura gear indicator lights. One of the best
features is the steering wheel, which was unique to the Futura
prototype and used in the Batman series for several episodes, but
removed because Adam West needed additional space because of his
height. The steering wheel also shows the speedometer and odometer
in the center of the wheel, along with shifting lights. The bats on
this vehicle are also unique, as they do not appear on any other
Batmobile used in any of the Warner Brothers Vehicles. One of the
features that were not included in the original #1 car is the
hidden compartment above the drivers head, in the center of the
roof structure, which also incorporates a fuse box and switches
that operates some of the unusual features of this car; handmade of
stainless steel, highly polished with a slide a way trap door. One
of which is the jet engine. The jet engine housed a flame thrower,
but because the flame thrower would ignite the parachute bags, it
was modified so that the jet engine would electronically extend
several inches and prevent this from happening. This engine has
been removed due to the requirements of the fire and police
departments as well as the insurance companies however. Another
unique feature is the motorized hood and trunk lid, with mechanical
arms permitting the hood and trunk lid to open with the touch of a
button. Behind the seats you will find two cylindrical cylinders
that house speakers, but at one time were the air vents for the
Futura. The gas tank was replaced with only a five gallon capacity
tank due to the restrictions that the fire underwriters insurance
required. More than often the three pipes in the back of the car
were referred to as exhaust pipes, but they were not, they are
rocket launchers. The wheels were made by the original custom wheel
manufacturer used by George Barris. The bats that spin are unique
because they are made of stainless steel and stay upright as you
drive. The radar antenna detector on the firewall on the front of
the car is unique and was created from the same templates that the
original radar antenna was made from. When its extended it picks up
the radio and TV frequency signals. Do not miss your opportunity to
owns this piece of Batman history. Over the last 60 years George
Barris has been the leader in the field of customizing cars for the
TV and motion picture industry, the Batomobile being one of his
most iconic and recognizable. Your inspection is invited!
