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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 ก.ย. 2024
- 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:
• Joker chase, insane Ba...
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 the BEST functional reproduction of the most iconic Batmobile I have EVER seen!!! Standing ovation for this job...WELL DONE sir!!!!!
This is not a car, it's a masterpiece.
🐾atively!
Very very. TRUE 👍 ✔️
This is the video every boy for over 5 decades has been waiting for. Bravo sir. 👏
Yep
65...yep!
I am that boy
Preach!
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
@@wildwoodwonder
That's what I say.
"You know this wasn't a mistake, right?" :)
When it was revealed that the “bat guns” worked, my jaw dropped. This is so, so rad.
Those are Calico 9mm with the 50 round drums... possibly 100 rd, it's been a while since I fired one. Amazing.
that is some real Twisted Metal shit, shame there are no real rockets though.
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
Retired MechEng here. I am way, way beyond being impressed with this project. Simply staggering 👏👏👏👏
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!👍😏😊
Nuh. They're retractable Bat-chutes.☺
@@chromeboi9 Heh, bat-chute😏😆 everything Adam West Batman owned seemed to have a sign on it, bat-phone, bat-computer, bat-poles, bat-copter, the Batarang (handmade in Australia by bat-craftsmen👍). Even his bat dance was the Batusi, but John Travolta did a cooler version of it, to be honest🤔😏😆
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. 👍👍👍
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.
@@punkanelliefonkbush8811 neverrr!
@@WolfieD-yp5ez 😁
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.
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?
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😅
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.
@@felinefinetessaslegacy 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.
"Atomic batteries to power. Turbines to speed."
"Roger, ready to move out."
This is without a doubt the best Batmobile ever created. It’s like a newer model of the original. Absolutely fantastic!
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.
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!!!
Outrageous, simply outrageous. The 1966 Batmobile with 2024 upgrades. This car has to be put on display.
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 .
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.
It should be used in a Batman film today. It should appear as part of Batman's retired car collection.
@@andrestrishak8292 OH F NO! Hellywood Would Totally Trash It!
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!!!! 🦇🦇🦇🦇
HOLY upgrade Batman!! Well, just like nearly everyone posting, I too grew up glued to the TV watching Adam and Burt take on Gotham's master criminals. I also spent endless hours with my Corgi die cast Batmobile dreaming of what it would be like to drive the "real one". Congratulations. You've not only built a masterpiece, but you've created something that resonates with the hearts of big kids all over the world. Thank you!!!
Para mim, o batmovel mais fantástico de todos. Elegante e agressivo. Este trabalho é primoroso, digno de muitos aplausos. Voltei à minha infância. Muito obrigado.
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 .
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.
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!
The 66 batmobile is STILL my all time fave!!!...GREAT build sir!!, and thank you for sharing it with us!!
If they ever choose to revive the series in the tradition of the original, they've got a ready-made Batmobile!
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!
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!
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 ! 😅
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!☺
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! 😎🇺🇸
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.
That is beautiful. I never realized how badass the 60's Batmobile was.
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? 😆
1) ONLY IN AMERICA! 🇺🇸 😂👍
2) The “Adam West” version of the Batmobile is my favourite version to this day - because I grew up on the TV Series & I absolutely loved it!
3) The painstaking attention to detail in this amazing build is truly astonishing! 👏😲 KUDOS to such a hugely talented builder… & may you bring many smiles to the faces & joy to the hearts of Kids of ALL ages (including the grown up ones like me… 😊👍) - for a very long time to come!
Thanks! At cruise-ins, I like to give the Hot Wheels version of this car to the kids. They'd probably pass right over them at the store, but it seems to mean more when you're standing next to a real one. A small bit to help keep the legacy of the 1966 alive.
@@Batcarguy Very kind & generous of you & I can see how the psychology of that would work on those appreciative kids… 🤩
I live in the U.K. & perhaps about 20 years ago or so (I don’t recall the exact timespan…), I was astonished to see what turned out to be one of the ORIGINAL 1966 Batmobiles that was used for the TV show, parked right outside New Scotland Yard in London (the Headquarters of the Metropolitan Police) with its famous revolving triangular sign as a backdrop. It was there for an opportunistic & very thematic “Crime Fighting” photo shoot, ahead of that vehicle being auctioned off at one of the famous & prestigious U.K. Auction Houses (Bonham’s, I think?). I took a few photos of the car myself, on my mobile phone but, sadly, I don’t think I ever downloaded them onto my computer… & since that phone is truly “yesterday’s news” & was one of many defunct & obsolete electronic devices that my Wife encouraged me to let her clear out of our house (just a few weeks ago!), it’s just dawned on me that those nostalgic & quite whimsical photos will be lost now... ☹️
Out of interest, since you portray “Batman” yourself & your friend, Jim, makes an excellent “Joker” (I loved the way he ran off from the bullet riddled “Clown” 🤡 mobile 😂), do you also have a suitable “Robin” to complete the famous “Crime Fighting Duo” at exhibitions & such? Either way, keep up the great work! 🏆🥇
@@the5thmusketeer215 Too bad about the photos. I always love seeing pictures of the vintage cars. I don't dress-up for the cruise-ins... not sure anybody wants to see an old guy in purple tights. And NOBODY wants to play robin!
Now…this IS the Batmobile! Incredible doesn’t even come close to describing this masterpiece! 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!
Damn! I love how something from my childhood just won't ever die. This car is so damn Iconic.
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?
This car makes Ohio look good. With all of the fake everything these days, the authentic features of this Batmobile are beyond compare. An inspiring build with background music to suit. The turbine, flames and retractable chute are out of this world. Thank you for sharing such a stunning creation!
Thanks! Go Ohio. After all, we taught the world to fly :)
Ohio needs all the help it can get
@@notgivennotgiven7776 maybe gavin newsome and his hair gel can turn us into a totalitarian communist uptopia
@@babayaga1767 yeah, he's good at what he does
@@notgivennotgiven7776 not a compliment
This old gearhead is gape jawed gobsmacked. Can't type WOW big enough! What a phenomenal work of art sir!
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.
The attention to detail is amazing. Those small panels that fill the hole when the guns fold out is top notch. What a great build. Thank you for sharing.
I'm glad you noticed that too! It is the details that can make all the difference. Not to mention the guns function! Wowza!
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. 😋
The best batmobile ever by a county mile..absolutely beautiful piece of machinery
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 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.
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. 👍
Best 9 minutes I ever spent on TH-cam, I'm at a loss for words, this is an engineering feat of epic proportions!
This is by far the most accomplished Batcar build I have ever seen!
Magnificant!!!!!!
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!
Wow. I wasn't expecting an actual Batmobile. I was only expecting a look a like, on the outside.
This is awesome.
That is beyond amazing. The car alone even if it did not do anything was impressive BUT your Batmobile does way more than the original ever did. You rock!
Forget what years they were, original or not. This is the best Batmobile EVER! Period! You are truly an artist. Thank you.
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).
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? 🤣
This is phenomenal and absolutely beautiful. What a fantastic job you have done.
All these years later and millions of us still love the Batmobile what a brilliant idea it was!
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
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
It amazes me how gifted some people are! That is an incredible level of engineering and design!
I'm 65 years old, and you just brought me back to my childhood, but exceeded in going above and beyond. God bless you for what you've done. Are photos posted anywhere?
You're welcome. Glad you liked it. No photos anywhere. I have a website, but I haven't done anything with it yet.
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.
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!
Holy Batmobile!
I think I was in shock the entire time - had to remember to shut my jaw at the end. Just amazing!
I grew up watching this Batmobile cruise across the TV screen and was in love with it.
I know the originals didn't drive very well, but I still wanted one.
Yours is fabulous! Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for the compliment. The original 1966 Batmobile sold at auction for $4.6M a while back, and has been sold again. There will never be another like it. A little out of my price range. So I built my own with a few more gadgets.
@@Batcarguy I remember when that was sold. Out of my price range as well. You have made a work of art. And a fine tribute to a classier time.
All I can say is holy shit that's insane my God the time that must have gone into that is amazing
Amazing better than the original one much better
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!
Simply amazing. I'm 68 and remember many things about the show and the car. Your version is the best that I have seen, period!!
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 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😁
Your re-creation of the 60's Batmobile. Is a symble of true homage. Excellent work sir.
Wonderful. In some weird way, I was MOVED by this impressive work! This is love, nostalgia, appreciation...an enormous tribute
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.
That was better than the whole TV series and the movies because the whole time we watched them, all we really wanted was to stare at the workings of the Batmobile. Except for the Catwoman and Batgirl scenes too. They only gave us glimpses. You just gave us what we always wanted in a Batmobile. Certainly a functional upgraded Batmobile that George Barris would be proud of. Adam West would drool to drive. There was some promotion by Mt Dew or something giving way the 1989 Batmobile that I had great plans to put a Hemi in. You made the Batmobile real. I was about 12 when I saw the George Barris Batmobile at a car show in the 1970’s. I couldn’t believe it was there. I looked it over best I could from the velvet tube ropes. Your video just showed it all and backed it all up with functions. Real nice. Thank you
Oh yeah! Catwoman and Batgirl! Wow-wee! Nice outfits on those women.
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 Batmobile replica I have ever seen. The attention detail is outstanding.
Makes me feel like a kid again seeing this beautiful replica. I can only imagine how much attention you get while cruising around town in this baby.
I can't believe what I just saw! That is so incredible, I've never seen anything like it. This is beyond belief-it is such a wonderful improvement on the original Batmobile. WOW! I'm literally speechless. This is just so incredible. Holy Cow Batman. Well done. This is so cool. If someone had tried to describe in detail what you've done to this, I never would have believed them-this is the coolest Batmobile I've ever seen and I'm a huge fan of the original. If I could buy one...this is the one I'd want. It's so impressive!!! WOW!
Thanks very much. The reason I made the video is to show people at car shows that have a lot of questions. Also, some of the gadgets are not suitable for using around crowds. 😬
Honestly... from an engineering and creativity perspective, this is one of the best things I have ever seen. The sheer amount of effort and ingenuity you've put into this car to get all those gadgets working... which is no mean feat by itself considering how much tech & equipment you've had to squeeze into relatively small spaces, is absolutely incredible. The functional control system and display panels alone are a work of art. I read your comment about the vintage Ferrari driver slamming his door and driving off in a huff... well screw him. There is no need for any modesty about your work because any idiot with money (like me) can but a vintage car collection and whilst I a least have the skill set to restore and maintain them (and my own light aircraft) what you have done here is next level genius. I've literally just sat here for 18 minutes (watched your video twice) with my mouth open. Gobsmacked. Well done Sir... well done!
Edit: As a veteran I have to ask about the door mounted guns. Obviously you're using blanks here but can the guns fire synchronized and are they aim/distance set to intersect at a certain range? Finally... Nerd question lol but does the car have a targeting/aim system for them?
Wow! Thanks very much. I'm not sure which service you served in (thank you). My profession is designing military aircraft, mostly for the Air Force, but as a civilian. Perhaps some of that spilled over into the Batmobile. The rounds used in the video are real 9MM. Blanks would have been easier during the filming, but they wouldn't cycle the action. Both guns fire simultaneously with the actuation of the button on the steering wheel. Believe it or not, I wrote to the regional ATF office and got their tacit permission to install the guns. But they were very, very specific: one actuation of the firing mechanism yields one bullet. No automatic firing no matter how it's rigged. Sorry to disappoint, but there is no aim point or system. I was happy when the guns deployed, fired, and retracted without scratching the paint! I have another video where I use the guns to foil a master criminal, the Joker (link at the end of this video) . The bullets and hits are real, but were edited in. I couldn't find a volunteer to drive the Clown Victoria while I was shooting at it. Thanks again for you kind words.
@@Batcarguy You're welcome! And your aircraft engineering background makes perfect sense, compact, efficient & reliable. I am actually an air force veteran, the British Royal Air Force, 15 years as an intelligence officer. Proper dirty barsteward back in the day 😏. Fun times, anyway thanks for the extra info.
THE MAN WHO BUILT THIS ... ABSOLUTELY GREAT JOB!!! 10+
You sir are a traffic jam LEGEND! That is absolutely an amazing tribute to the original batmobile!
I am absolutely 💯 percent IMPRESSED!!!! The car is a work of art!!
One of the coolest Batmobiles I've ever seen!
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
The amount of work and detail is incredible!
Wow you took the most beautiful Batmobile and made it even better. What a smile you put on my face
It’s stunning how passionate a man can be to produce something so spectacular. Truely awesome!
This is the most authentic Batmobile I've ever seen!
Loved the retractable guns and rear flames!
Really incredible work. I can't even fathom the number of hours this must have taken. It's a work of art!
I'm blown away!! I don't think I've EVER seen anything as cool as this!! The real Bat Mobile had NOTHING compared to this👍🏻😳
Well, other than Adam West and Burt Ward sitting in it, I totally agree!
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😏
WOW absolutely amazing job! Even if you are not a fan of the original batman to got to admire the dedication to making everything actually functional. Only down side to this is it is a shame that Adam West is not alive to see this amazing vehicle.
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 vehicle is "Fantastic" for real.my gosh,an everything works on the Batmobile,Wow ! Always watch the Movies an the Original ones too ..😱♥️🔥😎
My man, your absolutely nuts. Amazing results, and dedication to bring the Batmobile into reality. This isn't just a replica, this is a full on real Bat Mobile.
I can't wait for someone to inevitably make a fully functioning Mach 5.
They did that already believe it or not early circa 1992s . I have it on VHS. They showed it with an interview with the man who did the voices of speed Racer and Trixie on PBS. It was a regularvcustom cars program series. They toured it on the NASCAR circuit briefly or so they said.
The voices of Speed Racer . A man and a woman in the interview.
Let's not forget Supercar.
I'm speechless. What an outstanding achievement. It's absolutely spotless, all the gadgets are functional - within legal parameters anyway - and the attention to detail is faultless.
Bravo to you sir.
Thanks! Yeah, it's street legal except for the lack of windshield wipers. A deputy sheriff pulled me over once, but he just wanted a picture of the Batmobile with his cruiser.
Epic build, beyond the nth degree of awesome! The 1966 Batmobile is the one & only.
George Barris would have been most impressed, I'm sure.
Thank you. I visited George Barris at his shop in West Hollywood when I was preparing to build the car. I just showed up at the back door unannounced. He was very cordial and showed me around, including the original Batmobile! (He still owned it at the time). In fact, he left me alone to take pictures! I returned some years later when his health was failing. He signed a couple panels which I attached to the car, one on each seat back. A very nice man.