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From the same designer as the "Fox" Batmobile, this Batmobile was inspired by the car used in the animated series. However, it was modified from the prototype in some places, such as the color and the exposed superchargers. |
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From the designer: "I created this Batmobile as a sort of transistion car from after the events of Batman Begins and before Batman: The Movie. It's the first actual "Batmobile" Bruce Wayne and Lucius Fox designed specifically for Batman. It's powered by a V-16 in the rear for lower speeds and a 3000 hp turbine at the front for maximum speed. The Batmobile doesn't transform into the Batmissile or Batwing yet, as this is the first one designed by Fox, but the rear fins do fold down as temporary wings for a quick jump around Gotham CIty traffic. There are machine guns hidden in the hood and rockets on the rear fender flares." (Detail photos available on web site) |
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A LEGO version of the original Batman: The Animated Series Batmobile. |
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A LEGO version of the pre-Batmobile "Tumbler" from Batman Begins. |
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Built in LEGO minifig scale, this Batmobile has all of the standard Batmobile features such as the bubble canopies, roll bar, beacon, radar, rocket tubes, and flaming exhaust plume. The designer's gallery also include a minifig-scale Batboat from the 1966 series. |
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From the designer: "The 1966 Adam West Batmobile was an amazing design challenge, lego pieces were beginning to make me think that this was not possible. The car always seemed awfuly square and bulky looking until I figured out that scale was everything! The major feat was the glass, made from ordinary clear projector paper, I bent and cut it to the size I wanted. After that I just painted a thin silver stripe around the edge. After the third replica was made (to my liking, I might add) I acquired the Lego R.C. kit with 3 channels. (note the car had already a flashing rear flame from an 80's Police City kit) the RC Batmobile was born. Now capable of towing a trailer, the car is a fun replica to play with or just to marvel at." (Detail photos available on web site) |
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This one-of-a-kind Batmobile was hand built from a well-used '78 Corvette back in 1991. The extensive body modifications were done usng high density foam, fiberglass and other materials, and the interior features all of the appropriate bat-gadgetry (door and center console control panels, TV monitor, etc.). Despite the many modifications inside & out, the car is fully street legal. |
Mark Shields' Batmobile Replica Gallery/FAQ |
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From the designer: "The car was completely repainted gloss black outside (it should be red, I know, but in my mind every Batmobile is black) and matt red inside; the front grille was rebuilt and every part of the model was detailed to have a more realistic look (door handles, tin exausts, aerials, etc.). The original ugly hard-plastic tires / wheels were replaced with first quality wire wheels and rubber tires. A 1939 Batman figure is at the wheel. Final touch: as the first comics cars had no masks or fins but a mascot, I added a bat on the hood. Silver made...nothing less, but nothing is too much for the caped crusader." |
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Ninjatoes had done paper models of several pop culture icons including Indiana Jones, Star Trek, Nintendo, and Batman. His 1989 Batmobile features a removable canopy and slide-out engine, as well as detailed body and chassis panels. Although many paper models are computer generated, this model was handmade, using a felt pen for texturing. |
Paper 1989 Batmobile Downloads |
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This 1/18 Batmobile was inspired by the 1973 Batmobile. The car was completely stripped and repainted to create the replica. For more pictures, visit the BYTB forum. |
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This 1/64 monster truck started as o Hot Wheels Monster Jam Batmobile. The vehicle was completely stripped and repainted, with a fully detailed chassis. For more pictures, visit the BYTB forum. |
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Polar Lights' 1950 Batmobile was used as a base for this Miller-esque war machine. The aggressive design features forward-facing guns and a ridged spine over the open cockpit. For more pictures, visit the BYTB forum. |
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A 1/18 Ford GT-90 concept car was the donor for this high-performance Batmobile; a fitting choice thanks to the "bubble" canopy. For more pictures, visit the BYTB forum. |
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From the designer: "Based off of the 66 JL, my inspiration was Mad Max's Car. I made a custom metal roll cage and bars to reinforce the doors. Shoehorned in a Ford BB 427 with a supercharger, hooked up to a 15lb bottle of nitrous. I hade to make custom headers just to fit in the engine bay and running with not cats or mufflers. Then I made a custom radiator to cool off this bad boy. I also made a laptop to control the motor on the fly. I put in a larger rear end and put on some big rubber in the back to keep this hog on the ground. I also molded in the doors, the trunk, lined the interior, and put in a custom racing seat. I also removed the bottom lights to allow more air flow. Then finally put on some massive wings like on the old Super Bees." |
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From the designer: "Very simple Batmobile, wanted to make a luxo car for Bats to crooze in. Added the signature wings, painted wheels, added subs and 2 amps for a nice stereo system for Bman to roll with." |
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From the designer: "Another simple mod. Painted the molding red, added a mean looking grill guard. Then placed some engine sidings from the Batman Forever car kit on the sides. Dang near fit perfect. Just a little tweaking and got em on. Made some custom Batman racing stickers and license plate." |
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From the designer: "This was one of my hardest mods yet, I chopped the top, which I never had done. With puddy custom made brackets I got it to fit. Then I molded in the rear doors and took out the glass that with it to make it look like a coupe. I used a JL wing and had to shape to the roof and add a rear custom cut wing to it to look like one wing. Added a custom made rear end with beefier rear axels. Place big azz 1/12 slicks. Placed bracing under chassis and bars in cab. Took out all seats and placed one racing seat with harness. Modded a new dash, a switch lever to operate parachute. Parachute in back. Then squeezed a 1/12 Chevy BB dragster motor and radiator in the 1/18th car. To make that happen I had to push the firewall back make a custom drive shaft, cut out hood support, make custom engine brackets and had to take a little metal out of engine bay. Then added two 20lb NX bottles, fire extinguisher feed into the engine bay. Lastly, added a new Bat shield in place of grill." |
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From the designer: "Kinda crazy . I primed it , then rusted it and then painted all pretty. Then I used paint thiner and sand paper to make it look all weathered and old. Got the Idea from American Chopper where Nubs there painter made a bike that was new but then made it all old looking." |
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Not all models have to be plastic, as Cláudio Dias prooves with his paper rendition of the 1966 Batmobile. From the dashboard gadgets to the wheel details, everything here was created from paper printed with the appropriate colors/details. A full set of printable components, as well as instructions, are available through his site. |
Paper 1966 Batmobile Downloads |
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The second paper Batmobile created by Cláudio Dias is this model of the Tumbler. As with his 1966 Batmobile, it is fully detailed with all of the appropriate shapes cut & formed to match the full-size car. A full set of printable components and instructions are available through his site, including a set for the camouflage version of the car. |
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Created by Belgian artist Koen Balthazar, this compact-SUV Batmobile is designed for a future Batman to be able to navigate the narrow European streets. |
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This 1979 Thunderbird has been modified into a Batmobile with the help of some custom body work and a 351 Winsor capable of pushing the car to 150mph. |
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In the follow-up to Sandy Collara's popular Dead End short film, World's Finest included a number of new features, including a custom Batmobile. Created by Mark Towle Automotive Creations with less than two weeks before filming, this Batmobile mixes elements from the 1966 Batmobile and the Speed Racer Mach 5 in a custom all-steel body. After the film was finished, a Batman fan purchased the car for a drivable collection piece. |
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