Cod caped crusaders

A firm in the US is now offering a copy of the Batmobile, as seen in the 1960s TV series starring Adam West and Burt Ward. The vehicle is based on the running gear of a Lincoln Town Car, with a fiberglass body on top. It does feature a red flashing beacon, a Detec-a-Scope and a functional propane powered flamethrower at the rear to simulate the turbine the vehicle was supposed to be powered by. Costing US$150,000, the retro-Batmbobile is for affluent enthusiasts only and the producer is allowed to build jus
February 27, 2012 Read time: 2 mins
A firm in the US is now offering a copy of the Batmobile, as seen in the 1960s TV series starring Adam West and Burt Ward. The vehicle is based on the running gear of a Lincoln Town Car, with a fiberglass body on top. It does feature a red flashing beacon, a Detec-a-Scope and a functional propane powered flamethrower at the rear to simulate the turbine the vehicle was supposed to be powered by. Costing US$150,000, the retro-Batmbobile is for affluent enthusiasts only and the producer is allowed to build just eight replicas/year under the terms of his license from DC Comics, which holds the rights to the Batman brand. Batman and Robin costumes are not provided with the vehicle however and enthusiasts will have to purchase these items for themselves.

Related Content

  • Porner commissions another Biturox plant for India’s IOCL
    November 24, 2017
    Pörner Group recently handed over to India’s IOCL a Biturox plant that has the annual capacity to supply bitumen for more than 1,000km of road. Pörner and IOCL (Indian Oil Company Limited) commissioned the Biturox bitumen plant located at IOCL’s Barauni Refinery near Patna in eastern India. This is the 4th plant operated by IOCL based on Biturox technology. Pörner again provided the license and engineering services.
    Read More
  • Hyundai is introducing ADT models
    October 17, 2022
    Hyundai is now offering two ADTs, the HA30 and HA45, with capacities of 28tonnes and 41tonnes respectively. The machines may be new to the Hyundai brand but feature proven designs and technology.
    Read More
  • Cummins turbos launched at Conexpo 2014
    May 20, 2014
    Cummins develops new turbo technology to boost diesel efficiency and performance – Geoff Ashcroft reports Cummins Turbo Technologies (CTT), a global engineering leader in turbocharger technology, has revealed a new range of large turbochargers for engine capacities of 16litres and above. Called the 900 series, the new turbo platform sits between the 800 and 1000 series models and is said to provide robust, flexible solutions for the off-highway sectors, including quarrying and mining applications. Des
    Read More
  • Cars have electric future
    February 23, 2012
    The market for electric cars looks set to expand rapidly as the technology improves. Past vehicles have suffered from poor range imposed particularly by limitations in available battery technology.
    Read More

Highlighted Content