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- I built a custom replica of a 1966 Batmobile. When I go to car shows people ask if the buttons and switches all work. They do. I made this video to demonstrate most of the features of the car, including the simulated turbine start up sound. Finish body work and paint by Mr. Pat Crafton. Here is a link to another video of the Batmobile chasing the Joker:
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I swear for a second it felt like Adam West was showing off the Batmobile. Outstanding build. You set the bar very high, Sir.
Thanks. Yes, that's me in the Bat suit. My wife says no one looks good in purple tights.🙄
@@BatcarguyYour wife is right, sir.
But boy oh boy, that's the Batmobile of my childhood.
All the others were weird and over the top IMO.
Outstanding!
Adam Midwest
Great car and a fan of Batman always !
Awesome build. I love it!
Where do I start applauding all of your effort? This is beyond impressive. George Barris would be proud, and inspired.
I saw the original at the 1984 World Science Fiction Convention in Anaheim ... *This* is *CONSIDERABLY MORE IMPRESSIVE!!*
Imagine this fellow working his magic on the Black Beauty , it would be better than Rogans monstrosity
George would be jealous !
Adam West agree 👍
Barris' builds were pretty junky tbh.
This is not a car, it's a masterpiece.
🐾atively!
Of all the Batmobiles ever built, this one still has to be one of my all time favorites. Awesome job !!
yeah it's so cool just so cool and awesome
It's so cool I want one for myself
This is easily the best design. Christian Bale's 'Otumwa'... whatever it was called was pretty nice as well.
@@felinefinetessaslegacy2878 Bale's is called the Tumbler
I would have to agree this one is incredible and the best one I’ve ever seen before. The fact that nearly all the gadgets actual work is incredible. I didn’t think the guns would shoot and I was very impressed that the shoots retracted back into the car. Remarkable ingenuity. I will say for the rockets I think you could somehow incorporate a legal firework or type of flare that can shoot out. That would take that feature and the car to even a higher level. Again this is a work of art and I can’t imagine all the time and money spent to create such a vehicle. Bravo.
This is ridiculously unreal, I can’t believe anything this cool actually exists
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Is this the guy that takes $200k deposits from 9 customers at once , asks for more payments , the first customer didn’t return his phone call fast enough so he put him at the back of the line ? and then acts supprised he’s in trouble, while calling himself a “preacher” ?
when you climb out of your "boxes " anything is possible "the battmun "
NO
@@guysumpthin2974 You're very wrong about the preacher from fiberglass freaks. DO YOUR RESEARCH before slandering someone on youtube about something you know very little about. The incident that you're referring to has been well documented by several reporters on exactly why that guy was pushed back to the back of the line. Again, do your research-look up fiberglass freaks and find out for yourself.
I am totally impressed you did one hell of a job with that car buddy something to be very proud of
Thanks. It's a lot of fun.
@@Batcarguy I hope you do shows etc. to pay for the project and allow other people to enjoy it. It's not the Batmobile I grew up with, but it's better than those abominations of late (last 30 years).
Cool bat mobile
Real one 4 million .price this one
Nice
This is the video every boy for over 5 decades has been waiting for. Bravo sir. 👏
Now…this IS the Batmobile! Incredible doesn’t even come close to describing this masterpiece! Well done!
Retractable parachutes? And instrument panel covers? Seriously the single most impressive build I have ever seen! The little boy inside of me is rendered totally speechless. 😱👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Yes those drogue chutes are crazy engineering, definitely has to be reinforced to the frame
Heh, this is what the old TV Batmobile would look like if constantly updated over many years!👍😏😊
That's even better than the original, the attention to detail is beyond impressive 👏
It does look great but remember that this kind of technology was not available in the '60s. Plus, George Barris had only three weeks to come up with car, that's why he decided to use the Lincoln Futura concept car. 👍
@@daltonx6177 Come on, in the 60's we went to the Moon!
This is the oringal , this was the one that was in the museum. This isn’t build at home Disney would have sued him . No one can build a bat mobile without getting sued .
@@theequalizer2007you really believe that ?
@@gsisongkham8591 - Disney...?
They're going to sue over a character they have no legal rights to?
What are you talking about?
That’s a rolling piece of art. A masterpiece.
and another thing... it's amazing how a TV show from our childhood carries us into older age and rejuvenates us every time. thanks again.
Now that is not just a car !
It's definitely a work of art !
This is extreme talent !
BEYOND (ART!) ...
This is, by far, THE greatest Batmobile ever built!
The attention to details that even the original designers overlooked is breathtaking!
Well done!!!
Oh Billy get over it. Your childhood is over.
The 66 batmobile is STILL my all time fave!!!...GREAT build sir!!, and thank you for sharing it with us!!
Retired MechEng here. I am way, way beyond being impressed with this project. Simply staggering 👏👏👏👏
Many say the 1960's Batman was soft, this proves it was totally badass & awesome
I mean it was goofy af, but thats what I loved about it!
Roger,ready to move out
1960s Batman was a comedy and intended to be so. I am flabbergasted by people who actually think they were serious.
He was strong enough to be kind
@@woodliffshow
That's what I say.
"You know this wasn't a mistake, right?" :)
I'm at a loss for words! I'm 53, and never in my life would I have thought to see a truly functional Bat Mobile! I have seen the original on at the museum in Daytona. Much Respect to you sir 👍👍👍👍👍
I seen the original in Sarasota. That was 10 years ago. But this batmoblie is way better.
@@johnedyvean1591 Amazing says it perfectly. 👍👍👍
That is insane! Assuming you donate this to a museum eventually, it will be showcased for centuries to come as a historical masterpiece. Well done!
One of if not the coolest thing I ever saw!
This is without a doubt the best Batmobile ever created. It’s like a newer model of the original. Absolutely fantastic!
I grew up watching Batman, and loving cars. At 58 years old, this made me feel like that 6 year old watching the show again. Phenomenal work. I work on cars, and cannot imagine the time, labor, sweat, and funds it took to get this car at this level. All I can is WOW! I am blown away. Also love the presentation.
For a moment, I was watching Batman show off his unbelievable car. James Bond would be impressed. Thank you. Well done sir!
Thank you very much! I'm glad the video took you back. It took about 9 years (8000 hours) to build, not counting paint. I mostly enjoyed building it. But, as you know, working on cars can be quite frustrating. Especially when you're trying to make reliable gadgets, some of which no one has ever done before.
Ditto (I'm lazy)
Yep!!...at 59, still my FAVE batmobile of ALL time!!
@@Batcarguy There's a late 40s Maple Leaf truck used in a James Bond & there's a rumor of a British Sunbeam Alpina car also . You can pull up "Jamaican classic car Junkyard" if you're interested in seeing the Maple Leaf Truck .
THIS is the BEST functional reproduction of the most iconic Batmobile I have EVER seen!!! Standing ovation for this job...WELL DONE sir!!!!!
the REAL Batmobile!!! i'm an 80's kid, this is so perfect and amazing i have no words!!!
The attention to detail is off the charts. The way the gun turrets don’t just leave a hole in the door panel when active but close it up again is just gorgeous.
I agree, the door skin closes when the guns are engaged and is almost seemless looking on the door with the guns engaged. Ammo magazines and all are on the outside, of course it is done that way as not to compromise the bullet proof door!
Wow. They could do a serious batman with 1960's style if they had this.
One thing about that how do we know this version of the Batmobile had guns in it because it didn't the only Batmobile that had guns was the first one from the first Batman movie with Michael Keaton and because I saw the 1960's Batman t.v. series with Adam West and I distinctly remember those Bat symbols on the sides of the doors did not open to reveal machine guns.
I was impressed with that until the the guns started kicking out shells. Then I was really impressed.
It brought back a lot of memories awesome job on all the details... that had to take a long time to build very well done my hat is off to you my good Sir😅
Still my favorite Batmobile and I am so happy that this legend lives on. It is truly a work of art. The retractable chutes are insane.
Thanks! Yeah, I was pretty nervous the first time I retracted the chutes. The scene in the video was the first time.
@@Batcarguy that's your car?
@@hermanvonshaft4662 Yes.
@@Batcarguy nice, what do you want for it🤔
@@Batcarguy How long did it take to build? Amazing car man, wow!!!
What an amazing piece of work! Deepest congratulations to you, sir, and thank you for bringing the best of our childhood back. The 1966 Batman rules!
Yes a true contribution to society.
THIS is by FAR the absolute BEST Batmobile i have EVER seen!! It's so incredibly beautiful, the gauges are extraordinary, and the fact that so MANY features ACTUALLY work, like... REALLY WORK!! are you kidding??? Jet turbine, flamethrower, machine gun doors, the back parachutes (and they retract back in!!!) the front cutting wheel, you REALLY made my day friend!! Beautiful, PERFECT job!!!!
Glad you liked it. There will ever only be one original 1966 Batmobile, and that one is out of my price range. So since I had to build my own, I thought I might as well build in more gadgets😏
Just when you thought after almost 60 years that the original batmobile couldn't be any more bad ass..... This dude brought bad ass to a level I never thought possible!!!! 🦇🦇🦇🦇
I thought it was a replica but you built a full function Bat mobile. This is the most awesome car ive ever seen. You are one hell of a craftsman. Wonderful job.
It is a Replica, just a really good one!
It's a lot better than the original.
The thought and engineering that's gone into this car and its effects are incredibly amazing
That is beautiful. I never realized how badass the 60's Batmobile was.
I have seen many versions even the ones used in the show BUT this is way next level plus 3!!! You got me at the front blade and the turbine. NOBODY has done that and the retracting chutes. Really outstanding!!!!!
Thank you. I was the most nervous the first time I retracted the chutes. Everything else I was able to test at various stages to make sure it would work before going on the car. But the chutes were more or less all or nothing. Airflow can be pretty hard to predict behind a car, and I didn't want to screw-up the chutes, the mechanism or my paint. The scene in the videos is the first time I ever tired it with the car moving.
THIS is how the car should've been on the show, but George was under a LOT of pressure to just "make a Batmobile". I'm sure given the time he and his crew would've done a LOT more. But hey, he did a great job with what he had and made it one of the most iconic cars in the world!!
@@barryallenflash1 This is the car Barris wished he could build. This thing is amazing. Great job @batcarguy
Gotham City is a Safe City ,, Wat happened to the Rest of USA ,,,,, Australia
Search TH-cam and you will find videos of a batmobile that doesn't simulate having a turbine engine; it actually has a turbine engine. There's also a 1989 batmobile which is turbine powered.
As a boy I recall having played with a friend's Batmobile and I will always remember the tongue of flame going in and out as the rear wheels turned. This should be thrown into a Batman movie for us Adam West era groupies, it is beautiful, and spectacularly made and executed. Fabulous job! A billion stars worth!
Evil
That toy was first thing I ever bought with my own pocket money! 👍👍
@@geoffkeen5234 That toy was made by Corgi. My wife had one as a kid. I had to find a nice one on ebay for her desk.
I teared up and had hardcore goosebumps watching this. Absolutely incredible! I remember coming home afterschool everyday, running from the bus so I wouldn't miss Batman reruns (in the 80s). I've always been enamored by this version of the Batmobile, and your representation of it is beyond outstanding. I bet you see nothing but grins everywhere you drive that thing!
Thank you. I used to drop everything and run to the TV, too! Back then, Batman was on only at night and there was no way to record it.
The best batmobile ever by a county mile..absolutely beautiful piece of machinery
If they ever choose to revive the series in the tradition of the original, they've got a ready-made Batmobile!
The attention to detail in this build is absolutely phenomenal.
Expensive
Guns Addams West did not have this option. That's on ketone batmoblie.
@@daniellafferety4025 no batman ever had guns .
No more getting stuck behind someone slow, or what a beautiful way to keep tailgaters away! Lol
This is the Batmobile of my chidhood. Never been another to compare.
To the builder, hats off to you! Your attention to detail is unreal. Beautiful car.
This old gearhead is gape jawed gobsmacked. Can't type WOW big enough! What a phenomenal work of art sir!
Are you kidding me? This is unbelievable. Amazing. My hat is off to you sir. Excellent work. Brings me back to coming home after school and watching Batman reruns in the 1970s, you have thought of absolutely everything!
Wow, thanks!
Damn! I love how something from my childhood just won't ever die. This car is so damn Iconic.
This is the most incredible build of the 1966 Batmobile! Just love it!
Just absolutely amazing - and everything works! For the first time since 1966, I felt happy at seeing this version of the character again. Thanks for the time-travel!
Not only the details but the flawless way everything works is truly amazing! Your car is what Hollywood pretends to be, but you made it reality. Absolute perfection and a true work of art! 😎🇺🇸
You took my favorite Batmobile and made it functional without losing the aesthetic. Total Badass! Incredible!
I sat, wide-eyed, and open-mouthed throughout the entire video. It is beyond amazing! I made a plastic model of the Batmobile and was proud of myself but this just incredible. Well done, and thanks for posting.
That is the BOMB! Wvery little detail in gleaming paint, endless detail, chrome and beauty. WOW. Perfect!
The absolute obsession with detail is staggering. As an original Bat-Fan, I salute the builder!
Thank you. Actually the car does more stuff... but the video was getting pretty long, and we were getting tired of making it.
Part 2 perhaps? 😊
@@kevinwimer Dare we even think it? 😆
I am 58 years old and a big fan of the original Batman series. This car is beyond incredible. I can't even begin to imagine how much work went into all the systems on this car let alone building the body. 👍👍👍
Thanks. Yeah, building all the gadgets in took considerably longer than building the basic car. There was a lot of testing along the way to make sure everything worked when it was all done.
@@Batcarguy Man, there are no words to describe how awesome is your craft. Totally astonishing.
@@iamrubens Thank you very much!☺
It amazes me how gifted some people are! That is an incredible level of engineering and design!
This is phenomenal and absolutely beautiful. What a fantastic job you have done.
As someone who has seen many tragedies concerning modifications and customizations, the only tragedy here is that there's only one. Your work is some of the finest ever laid upon by human eyes. It is both breathtaking and quintessentially excellent, bar none. A true compliment to our beautiful state of Ohio. Well done Sir, well done.
Thank you for the kind words!
You had me in complete agreement-until the Ohio part😊
@@Batcarguy and I like it more than him!
But I ask with every pun intended, “Who are you?”
Simply Amazing!😯 It's 🇺🇸🇺🇲 "America's" answer to the James Bond 🚓🚔 (Austin Martin)!🙂👍🌟
On the contrary, being the only one makes it more valuable as a technically perfect, tv-series accurate, masterpiece!
As a 7 year old kid, I bounced off the walls waiting for Batman to start on TV. I loved all things Batman and had many. Comics, colouring books, Batman ring, stickers and games. My prized possession was my Corgi Batmobile. Wish I still had it. Seeing your amazing Batmobile took me right back to those special days. Thank you!
Glad it took you back to your childhood. I go there myself behind the wheel.😊
Ditto! This is the coolest thing ever!!!
My mom figured the Batmobile was too violent so I had the Monkey Mobile. Cool factor -1.
@@LtJackboot lol - I did like the Monkees too. My Mom bought me 2 Monkee shirts and a dickie for school in about 3rd or 4th grade. If you remember them, they were the double buttoned shirts they wore. It was in the summer before school started and they were meant to be FOR SCHOOL. The Sunday before school started I begged and pleaded to wear a Monkee shirt out to see my friends. Mom finally caved but said don’t do anything to ruin it. I promised not to and out I went feeling like the shit. Walked to the end of the block and there were my buddies and one of the dad’s with a go cart. Awesome! When it was my turn to drive it, I rolled it off a curb and pretty much tore the Monkee shirt off my back and ripped a finger open along with other road rash. No helmet of course as we grew up in the great days of no safety protocol. I walked back home and when Mom saw the shirt ripped open … the only thing that saved my ass was the blood pouring out of my finger and we had to go to the hospital to get my finger stitched up haha. Well, I still had one fancy shirt for school.
I still have my Corgi Batmovil (the tires are destroyed); one of the saddest days of my childhood when I lost the little Robin on a beach (by the way, Ajijic, Mexico). Now I also have in my desk this Batmovile on a large scale, of course with Batman and Robin.
So much passion put into this. Congratulations for your efforts, sir.
Thanks. Yeah, it does take a passion. You could never make any money putting in the necessary time and materials with the intention to sell it.
Absolute masterpiece of workmanship! The details of everything is incredible!
That is incredible! You did an outstanding job. Thank you for sharing. That must be the best 66 Batmobile on the planet
Wow, thank you!
I definitely agree.
Never seen another one that had actual working components!
👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Totally awesome build. The attention to detail is outstanding and everything works. It better than the original in my opinion, a standing ovation.
far better than the original. TV and movie cars look good on screen but are very crude.
Adam West only wishes he had had something this amazing to drive on the show. This is a total work of art.
Has Burt Ward "Robin" seen this treasure?
Your Batmobile is amazing. Great video showing everything working too.
My comments on this car was very long i will finish by saying this custom car builder has to be reincarnated to show us what a true customize car builder is and what the Batmobile could have looked like in the 60s if only Barrett Jackson and other custom car builders had the electronics and materials us, sir have done a great job 👍👍
Magnificant is the only word. If the producers of Batman in the 60's had known you they would have used your classic piece here in there show hands down.
Thanks! I had a bit more time than George Barris did. 😋
I usually frown on modifications that goes against original, but what you have done is impressive. It truly keep within the spirit of the show, and if anything compliments it. I'm sure if George Barris were still around, he would be impressed!
This is the BEST 1966 Batmobile replica I have ever seen!!! Hats off to you amgio!! Even now as an adult, this car has always been the coolest car ever! Always wished I had one of my own!
Well that’s absolutely brilliant! What a lot of work has gone into that work of art, hundreds of hours! And what detail! Superb! Well done!!
This gave me tears of joy. I watched every episode when Batman first aired. Seen them all hundreds of times. My childhood flashbacks 👍
I'm glad you like it. I watched the show growing up. I guess you could say the car left a lasting impression.
Bro also made Wonder Woman's Invisible Jet but he says we can't see it and I believe him.
OK, that's a good line. Mind if I use it? 🤣
Absolutely brilliant! Brings back childhood memories of the original Batman series. Well done!!
The fact that everything was functional totally blew me away. The side mounted guns that fired with the top buttons on the steering wheel was amazing. Plus the rear mounted flame thrower was incredible. Tailgaters burnt to a crisp!
As a kid in the sixties I've seen the original car from the series up close in person as well as many love homage builds at conventions through the decades. This car is beyond words to describe it's awesome coolness.
What’s really impressive is that while obviously being next level amazing, it still manages to pay homage to the original maintaining that retro feel! Absolutely stunning!
If a rewind movie is ever in the plans this car should be the Star attraction!!
Lived up in the Hollywood Hills and we used to ride our bikes down to Barris Kustoms to see what was in the showroom. Seeing the Batmobile and Munster’s cars when you’re a kid was awesome.
This is by far the most accomplished Batcar build I have ever seen!
Magnificant!!!!!!
I grew up in Cincinnati and in the 70’s and there was a guy that would drive around with a batmobile we never knew where he got it from but he was like a celebrity every time he drove it
Congrats to you. You did an amazing job recreating an iconic vehicle.
One of the most incredible works of engineering I have ever seen. To turn something fictional like the batmobile into reality is nothing less than mind blowing! Congratulations on your incredible car. Well done!
Forget what years they were, original or not. This is the best Batmobile EVER! Period! You are truly an artist. Thank you.
Best 9 minutes I ever spent on TH-cam, I'm at a loss for words, this is an engineering feat of epic proportions!
Wow, absolutely amazing work, creativity, ingenuity, craftsmanship! Well done!
All these years later and millions of us still love the Batmobile what a brilliant idea it was!
Hands down one of the greatest things yet seen on TH-cam! Incredible! Absolutely blown away - no words. And the video was beautifully put together, too! Take a big bow...remarkable job!!
If you said “no words” why’d you say anything???
@@BatmanArkham77777 To elicit dumbass replies. Thanks for playing. 👍
There is an old saying in the car community…”It’s all fun and games at a car show until a guy shows up with an E-Type Jaguar.” You would upstage 50 Jags! Thank for this incredible car and thank you for sharing it with us. I am a tremendous fan of this.
Over the top build. I love it. It was a pleasure meeting you at Austin Landing.
You created a bridge for all of us Batman fans. It is perfect just as we all remember her. Like we all stepped into a time machine and went back to the 60s. Outstanding!!
Glad it took you back. I would drop everything and run home when my mom used to yell that Batman was coming on.
@@Batcarguy You hit the nail on the head, I remember walking home from the store with my dad telling him Dad can you walk a little faster. Batman is coming on in 10 mins...He said in a few years you will move on to another hero. But as you grow older you accept things, But we all always will hold a special spot in our hearts for Adam West aka Batman.... The night Burt Ward was on Johnny Carson announcing he and wife are expecting a Bat Baby..haha true story. Funny how these things stay on your mind many years later, Be well my friend
The more retro, and dark, anything concerning Batman is the more authentic it is in my opinion. All the Batmobiles in the movies did justice to the Dark Knight but for me the best Batmobile was the one in this video, the same one in the mid 1960s TV show, which actually wasn't a dark portrayal of him.
That's just the styling. The weapons and devices are way over the top. And with every minute I watched it became more unbelievable.
Really amazing job on what you've created here Batcarguy.
Thanks! If you haven't seen it, there's a shorter, more fast-paced video (link in the description).
I feel like a kid again!
You did an awesome job!
I met Adam West and Burt Ward in 1966, Warren Michigan. They were in Detroit with the Batmobile for the Autorama, dressed in costume. I was 5 years old then and they were bigger than life to me. Something I will remember as long as I live.
Wow ! 😅
Wait a minute. Let me pick up my jaw! Beautiful! I grew up watching the show and was always fascinated by the car and all the gadgets. What you've done is incredible. I live in Ohio and would like to see it at a car show someday.
I'm trying to figure out a way to retain a level of anonymity, yet still respond to requests like this. Anybody have ideas?
@@Batcarguy Your secret is safe with me. I won't tell anyone who you are Mr. West
Wow. I wasn't expecting an actual Batmobile. I was only expecting a look a like, on the outside.
This is awesome.
Thank you for this opportunity to see Bat man’s car again it brings back memories of the past years of watching bat man ! Wow wonderful!!! 👍 👍 ❤❤❤amazing performance and the car looks great.
This is truly awesome! Not only did he replicated it, he enhanced it to a whole new level! Woooow!
Thanks. Yeah, it does have a few more gadgets than the original😁
Wow! Would love to see a documentary on this incredible 9 year build...amazing!!!
Thanks! But geeze, it seemed to take forever to make the two videos.
@@Batcarguy I bet it did!
BEST RECREATIONS I'VE EVER SEEN, astounding detail blown away💯👏
This is incredible, and considering everything works is even more wild, awesome job!
No matter how much you see on TH-cam or elsewhere the absolute talent and determination of some people is still so impressive. Well done on turning a passion into a reality. Great job!
You sir are a traffic jam LEGEND! That is absolutely an amazing tribute to the original batmobile!
Best Batmobile replica I have ever seen. The attention detail is outstanding.
Absolutely Fanstastic!!! What a way to bring back childhood memories...
Thank you for sharing.
Absolutely amazing job! Finally a good use for the Calicos. I’ll bet that’s a hit at car shows!
Nice catch on the guns! I had to modify the trigger force, but after that, the Calicos have been quite reliable.
OMFG!!! I am completely BLOWN AWAY!!! This is the most amazing version ever!!! Thank you so much for sharing!
Thanks! There are more accurate replicas out there. I wanted one that looked about right, but did more stuff.
@@Batcarguy Accurate in what way? Yours actually Works LOL
This guy is a master at his craft & what part of Ohio? I used to live in Fremont, Ohio Sandusky county.
Sir, best build ever! Don’t know where to start. But the guns and extra toys are absolutely amazing! 💯👍👍👍❤️
This guy does AWESOME fabrication. Well done sir!
One of the coolest Batmobiles I've ever seen!