1956 Oldsmobile 88 - THE FIRST BATMOBILE

[@RonWinter335]

I'm glad that someone who cared...found this car and had the means to get it restored right. Sweet.

[@johnbockelie3899]

In the 40's serial " Batman" 1943, Alfred just drove Bruce and Dick to an alley , where they would change clothes in the limo. Then Alfred would drive to a hiding place in the limo. There was no Batmobile involved. The 1949 serial " Batman and Robin" they just drove a plain old car.

[@barryallenflash1]

Most of the time you see cars like this rotting in someone's back yard, but THIS....THIS is incredible!

[@chipper442]

I love the sound of that sweet Olds..........thank you Mario, you did an amazing job.

[@brucecurrier8725]

In the early 60's when I was a child living on Martel Ct. in Keene, N.H I was a member of what was called the "Big Boys Club" Big Boy was a restaurant chain and we had one in Keene. On a warm spring day I was walking to this restaurant and I walked past a Garage that Forest Robinson's brother owned and sitting out front was this car I walked up to it while checking it out a man "Ronnie Robinson" came out and asked me how I liked it, I then remember asking him what it was called and he said "The Batmobile" he then asked me if I would like a ride in it and being a kid of about 8 I was thrilled and answered yes, we then took a ride up Main St in Keene around the common and back, That memory never left that kids mind. I know Forest and his family, one would have to search long and hard to find better people than them.

[@tony5535]

Sure you did. The internet believes you.

[@lennym1273]

An 8 year old taking a ride with an adult male? Risky very risky. lol j/k

[@borbon26]

What a great story, i restored the car but never met Forest but did meet two of his daughters when they came out here for the unveiling of the car back in 2014 the car is in a private museum now in New Orleans, its funny because that memory that you had from this car never left your mind and it lives on today. Just for the record people always have to criticize peoples work or writings or thoughts if your ever in Cali come by and visit. All the best to everyone.

[@hadleymanmusic]

@@lennym1273 in 2019

[@boataxe4605]

Lenny M Don’t worry, it’s the bat mobile, not the pope mobile.

[@fixt100]

To the people who paid for this to happen,, Thank you. this is the correct way to spend money if you have it, saving history like this is so important but happens so little. Again Thank You.

[@jamesbizs]

Fixt100 there is no incorrect way to spend money people have lol. It’s their money. Your opinion has nothing to do with it.

[@fixt100]

@@jamesbizs i will remember this when i wipe shit on my spare change and throw a bunch at someone like you....

[@RoyalKnightVIII]

Exactly, why get a cookie cutter supercar when you can spend the same amount on a Batmobile

[@JW...-oj5iw]

Great restoration. Glad the engine was retained. Rochester 4jets are a rare sight.

[@46danz]

I’ve such massive respect for these builders and restorers who are incredibly talented.The doors are amazing.

[@luvyesmusic]

Yeah, yeah, it's a Batmobile. But more importantly, it's an Oldsmobile.

[@jeffreybiscoe6]

That is exactly what he should a said when the guy asked what it is ,its a customized olds .

[@UberLummox]

I dig the history but would rather have a real '56 Olds. It's proportions are off, and you sit ON it, rather than in it. Looks even more off w/a 6-foot human in it.

[@robertthomas5906]

With a Rocket 88 engine!

[@michaelszczys8316]

I believe the George Barris batmobile was Oldsmoboogie too. Wasn’t it made out of a 65 Olds full size?

[@UberLummox]

@@michaelszczys8316 THE origonal Batmobubble was made from a 1955 Lincoln Futura show car. Very light blue origonally, then Hollywood used it in "It started With a Kiss" around '59ish were it was painted red. Barris got it shortly after from FoMoCo for one dollar, where it sat faded red in his lot until '66. It sold a couple years ago for gobs of moola. During "Batman", Barris made about 2 others using the origonal for fiberglass molds. Those were built on '65/'66 Ford chassis & used 289 Ford engines. To me, the '55 Futura was as cool as what it later became.

[@imatractorholic3006]

I never knew this car existed till now. Thank for making this video, and thank you to the owners for restoring this car to it's true glory! Preservation of history is so important to me personally, and for us all, you don't know where your going if you don't know where you've been.

[@barryallenflash1]

You and millions of others! This is pretty cool to see this actually exists!

[@rrock2025]

its*

[@MrDruacell]

I love that the mechanic feels it is part his, that really means something.

[@markholmgren3697]

I also had a bat boat and some other batman items some neighborhood kids hearing my friends calling me batman and my shop the batcave they thought I was batman

[@DaveTex2375]

It's called pride in workmanship. Doing things to the highest standard. 👍

[@robertweldon7909]

One of a kind cars, like this are actually priceless. Finding one with the provenance associated with this car, restoring it, and then actually driving it is even more special.

[@Eyes-of-Horus]

Too much talking and not enough dealing with the car itself.

[@ajkoots258]

Alex I agree

[@scootergreen3]

Yes and they showed little of the outside.

[@mgn5667]

calm down cape crusader ..chuckle

[@jntj3007]

That's exactly what I was thinking.

[@causwayspeedway]

Tastefully done but that much history cannot fit into12.35 minutes!!

[@loginregional]

This vehicle is such a diamond in the rough. And that's all it needs to be.

[@WitchKing-Of-Angmar]

Thank you santa clause for the kind regard

[@loginregional]

@@WitchKing-Of-Angmar Ahem. "My Santa Style" = ANAGRAM("System Analyst")

[@WitchKing-Of-Angmar]

@@loginregional aha, undercover you are. Very clever. Have a good day!

[@ZiddersRooFurry]

Wow....this is amazing. What an awesome car. It's perfect. It's exactly how I would have imagined a Batmobile from that era looking. Just so incredible.

[@dreammerchant4442]

What a special story and amazeing car..The sound from the Olds engine just set it off perfect ..one could not pick a better engine..Thats what has me stoked on this whole project..That it started with the Olds block .I just like its sound an low end TORQUE is just to nice..what a build..

[@bygsyxx4271]

Wow! I love the way it looks! To think that a 23 year old kid BUILT that car! AMAZING!

[@papafrank7094]

Nowadays their heads are stuck in their tablets.

[@mjh5437]

In those days 23 year old men were real men,not "kids".

[@badapple65]

When you are in Love with a vehicle you see it as a work of art. It was mentioned in this video “I just want to look at it” You can photograph the same vehicle in many settings and something can seem different in every photo though it’s the same vehicle. Nothing has changed since last week. Personally I realized this just lately with a motorcycle I bought a year ago. I must have 150 photos of it now in all different locations, lighting, and angles. Just can’t get enough of the visual alone.

[@carsmusicandclothing7066]

Agree

[@dartlong4353]

DITTO

[@seththomas9105]

This is the first I have ever seen or heard of this car.... Forrest Robinson did a beautiful design and fabrication job..... This looks like a cross between a Harley Earl-Barris Brothers design and I think Earl and the Barris Bros. would approve. Beautiful lines and proportion. Outstanding.

[@mikecronis]

The first Batmobile was a 1939 Cadillac Series 61 in 1943 (yes, Alfred drove it most of the time), and then the 1949 Mercury "Lead Sled" in 1949 which the duo drove quite a bit and they'd put up the convertible top to change clothes. Personally, I prefer the 1939 film better as the action and acting is superb. The car chases in both are impressive, considering the bias-ply tires and unwieldiness of these heavy beasts.

[@jntj3007]

Wow...that car is beautiful! It is truly a work of art.

[@arnepianocanada]

Your work is so ... tastefully presented, that's my best choice of words. I wish you were making programs today.

[@garycogswell5499]

It's definitely a product of its time. A true glimpse into the world we once knew. Remarkable.

[@davidskaar3232]

I am glad such joy in restoring and owning is alive and well.

[@helrod]

Great to see this has been restored.. The !last time I heard of this it was sitting in ruins collecting dust

[@johndpoore9062]

Oldsmobile has always been my choice for the ultimate American automobile, they've always built a quality ride. The delta 88 has been my favorite for many years. My dad restored a 53 rocket, it's hard to beat an Oldsmobile. Smooth ride, safe fast and durable, also fun and easy access for tune ups. My wife and I had a 1998 delta 88 and I couldn't make it slide sideways on ice, it would slide about 2 inches and straighten itself back out. We drove through snow storms in 2 feet of snow and passed four wheel drive trucks stuck on the side of the road. Oldsmobile was the first American made front wheel drive car.

[@hanyoukimura]

Amazing car, amazing people, and amazing video. Beautifully done from the camera work to the choice of music.

[@FerrariDMC]

This is the first 1:1 scale Batmobile. It was made to be a Batmobile and was never meant to be anything else but that. This is the first Batmobile. Just be cause it's not the '66 doesn't mean it's not the first Batmobile.

[@frederickwise5238]

There were other "firsts" going back to the 40's movies. This isnt THE first. How about the 1951 Lincoln conv used in the 50's TV series?

[@randyhutchinson9910]

FerrariDMC doesn't mean you know what your talkin about either liberal Democrat

[@auletjohnast03638]

Barry McKokinner, No, but I seen the twat mobile.

[@auletjohnast03638]

Randy Hutchinson, The first batmobile was used in the late 1930's and 1940's batman movie serials.

[@dukecraig2402]

@@frederickwise5238 It was just a production car and not a "Batman style car" like in the comics, they address that around 4:15, this is the first car that was customized for Batman.

[@joealbert7773]

Watching it being driven reminds me how bad bias ply tires are about following cracks in the road.

[@bruviskapaluchi5622]

It was so neat to watch this! I remember when Sid told us Hot Wheels Redlines guys that he was doing this and then had Mario (another Redlines guy) do the restoration, I thought...."hey!...I know these people!

[@johnhalek9664]

I love the vision of the buyer it takes a lot to see the finished product .

[@rootieboy]

beautiful video. Thanks for sharing this car.

[@kornorstonepictures2333]

It’s amazing, what touches our hearts as this has mine. Thank you for restoring her. She’s beautiful.

[@vector409]

beautiful film ..thanks for this

[@mikelugo848]

With all the famous cars around today this car is special . One in a million

[@jntj3007]

Damn...that car is gorgeous!

[@antoniocruz1163]

There is never ever anything better than the original............even though we will always remember the 60s Batmobile.

[@christopherromero2866]

Thank you ! What a beautiful car , you did an amazing job bringing back to life !

[@noangel3652]

What amazes me was a female (beautiful woman) saw this wreck of car and saw the beauty in it what a woman!😎

[@modres]

You know, after reading through so many of these comments, I'm amazed at how many people complain about nothing. I published a magazine devoted to model builders for 10 years. For some people, I could never do anything right. For others, anything I did was right. I think the video is really good, both from a director's perspective and an actor's. The quality (type of shots, segues, etc.) is on par if not better than many documentaries out there made by professional companies. Just keep doing what you do and if it's stops being fun, then quit and move onto something else. I enjoyed the video - thanks for producing it. :)

[@unionrdr]

This reminds me. I used to love Car Model magazine. I've had pics of my cars in Scale Auto Racing News. Including, in the mid-90's, my column, " The soap Box Racer". This sort of feels like those milestones in my life. Wow...

[@mrlionel1965]

Don’t sweat what some of these people think. This is what it looked like in the early comics. Any Batman fan knows that! Looks very cool.

[@snoopu2601]

I didn't read any of the comments I'm a car truck transportation guy I can dig any bodies creation of what they put there heart into building. I'm in a wheelchair and I build some pretty cool rides with help of course but the minority of work was done by me.

[@SecondLifeDesigner]

First time I have seen this car. Man is it a beauty! :D

[@zxspectrum128]

Yout videos are enjoyable to watch, interesting, funny at times, make us cry sometimes, but they're refreshing, high-quality content that pops out of the crowd sort of speak. Thank you for this.

[@theaficionauto]

zxspectrum128 thank you so much. I have another great one releasing tomorrow :)

[@scalejedi3849]

There could only be one BATMOBILE. R.I.P GEORGE BARRIS

[@ultrajazz5335]

Thank you so much for sharing this to the world!

[@MrCarGuy]

Amazing work on the camera angles and overall editing again!

[@kbelltv]

😮 That Batmobile is amazing!

[@thecoochmon112]

@theAFICIONAUTO I can not express how happy I am that this video was suggested for me, was really put together extremely well.

[@mikekean8344]

Holy restorations, Batman! Looks great!

[@fast-eddyflat-hed8336]

This is cool, I know the shop that did the restoration on this, my buddy did the meticulous bodywork on this, I've the pics of the process when he was doing it!

[@filipeatanazio]

Amazing video, beautifully shot and edit!

[@glennspace1091]

Should put this on the Jay Leno's Garage show!

[@nelsonc6173]

Amazing! Only seen pics but to see the actual thing restored and modernized and incredible. The Batmobile as iconic as anything else in entertainment and literature lore!!!

[@ElProempie]

So far, I've been watching 4 of your video's. 3 of The Back To The Future cars and this one. It's amazing to me how well you let the car, and the people behind it, tell it's story. As a true car lover, it touches me. Awesome video's, Keep it up!

[@theaficionauto]

ElProempie thank you so much!!

[@MASalim-vs2es]

Beautiful car and a beautiful first, thank you for saving, restoring and sharing such a beautiful piece of history and art. However I would like to comment, Circa 1948 in one of the Batman Movies, a sedan converted to a sedan Batmobile at the touch of a button or turn of a lever, while being driven down the street, just like in the Comic books. I remember how mind blowing it was for a kid- me then- to see that.

[@SArcher-zw9fx]

I am a big BATMAN fan as far as I remember and when I saw the Batmobile from the Comics, I thought it would be great if some built that car... Here it is. Thank you.

[@STB-jh7od]

I love the look of this, it's absolutely gorgeous. Especially love the front end looking like the face of a bat!!

[@scottgammon6584]

Wow! Thank you so much for sharing with the world!

[@modres]

Now THIS is a Batmobile because anyone who knows the history of Batman and the cars he used will instantly recognize this car as something from comic book lore. Even though the Barris Batmobile is iconic, I would take this any day over that revised Futura design...if I had the dough, that is. I'm getting REALLY tired of the Frank Miller-esque "tanks" in the movies and comic books these days. Batman used CARS. Excellent restoration job by Mario.

[@MajesticRidez]

It does look beautiful I agree it’s been improved it’s amazing a masterpiece

[@martincarolpiper9964]

I really like this car, lovely design. Having read all the comments so far, all I can say is that it really looks to me like a young man decided to make his own Batmobile (before anyone else had) and then, as is often the case, by the time it is finished his life has changed and he has toned down the design a bit to make it more adult. There seems to be no disputing that the Ice Cream company used this car to promote their Batman range (with DC's approval) just as the TV company created a car (with DC's approval) so as far as I am concerned there can be no argument that this is the first Batmobile approved by DC therefore it is legitimately the first Batmobile and considering what might have had that accolade, I am really pleased that this incredible work of art has the title.

[@Lucky-ou4vz]

Great Video !! I had no idea about this car and just stumbled upon this !! Thank You for Sharing

[@dboboc]

Funny how they made it sound like were so in love with this car you would think they wouldn't sell for a several years at least. They sold it about a year later. This video was probably just to get more attention for the car before putting it on the auction block.

[@theaficionauto]

I did this video because it has an incredible story. Because it's the first Batmobile ever. And because jay Leno was looking to do this car too and I wanted to be first.

[@PHOTOGRASPER]

I've sold cars that I loved.

[@zizwop]

Great video and an amazing story. I always find the story and life of an old car fascinating, if they all could talk, what great stories they would tell.

[@dnai777]

AWESOME!!! Video well done! I respect and love the passion and creativity of a REAL artist in whatever form. Mario Borbon, you nailed it! And thank you Sid and Alicia for having the foresight and seeing this project to its fullest potential! Bravo to this team and thank you for sharing this story!

[@NikiLivi5]

This is the first one I’ve seen. It’s so cool! It’s before my time but I can appreciate the classics. They were built better, tougher, and just better all around in my opinion.

[@mekrabj2901]

The lines on this car are beautiful!!

[@todddenio3200]

I never knew there was a Batmobile before the one by Barris. This is truly a magnificent work of art.

[@Juan-ll6sf]

Magnificent restoration. I wish to learn the skill. Unfortunately, the government does not authorize education or financial aid for seniors over 60. (I'm 67)

[@hermannessert43]

Holy editing, batman! This is amazing! How do you guys don't have more viewers?!

[@donaldww]

Fantastique video and car. What an amazing find!

[@gtubyyy]

GREAT JOB FINISHING IT

[@TheMrmmkkpro]

Great job, thank you guys for keeping the dream alive. As a car guy this is beyond cool. Thanks for posting👍👍 I'm restoring a 1990 ZR-1 right now, keeping the dream alive!! 🏁🏁

[@yourhandlehere1]

I saw some old batman shows from the 40's, they just drove a big sedan.

[@meatybeatybignbouncy]

The Batman serial shows I have seen, they drove a convertible, and the top was up or down, depending on whether he was Batman or Bruce Wayne! LOL

[@n8mobiles]

Great Job! Your photography is really top notch, great interview set ups. I love your focus pulling, and your overall look with lighting!

[@ronfrey5327]

Wow my Son is gonna love this he is 26 thanks for sharing this really neat !

[@sooperlist9911]

VERY, VERY COOL STORY, GREAT VIDEO!

[@Traderjoe]

I need a woman like Alicia in my life! One who sees beyond the obvious and recognizes unique and special things whose value is not defined by the condition the thing is in at the moment

[@mikeeggert3381]

Why does it bother me that the hood was not refabricated to fit more smoothly into the body lines… was this intentional?

[@FerrariDMC]

I love this car as much as the '66 Batmobile.. Great Video and car period..

[@walterpiper8947]

Gorgeous car and beautiful story. 🖤

[@1971bdott]

Thanks for sharing this it’s amazing.

[@erikrhafer6644]

I did not know that story of the first bat mobile 🦇 and I thank you for that.

[@joestephan1111]

The first Batmobile was a chauffeur driven limousine in the 1943 multi-part movie theater serial "Batman".

[@CH-py8zv]

This car belongs in a museum for all to see. It would be a shame to have something bad happen to it.

[@extradimensional8818]

Beautiful Sleek Looking Car that is one of the most Amazing Looking of all Batman's Car's ✌️🧐🇬🇧

[@arachnonixon]

it belongs in a museum!

[@mgn5667]

mauseleum

[@borbon26]

Its in a private museum now in New Orleans.

[@hodaka1000]

I had a book when I was a kid, I still might have it somewhere, I think it was called "A Comic Book Encyclopedia of Batman" and there were many Batmobiles that would predate this one, including ones with fins and wings. I suppose they were only comic book drawings but they did exist on paper anyway. The one that comes to mind was like a 1930's Sloper with a large central tail fin with scallop shaped rear, like a batwing.

[@longlivingdude]

Fantastic video! You have a great channel!

[@lesizmor9079]

Christopher--- There was a Batman serial show in the 40's, similar to Flash Gordon, etc. He had a souped up car, but not wacked body work done. After doing the math, pretty sure that was the 1st Batmobile.

[@bobfreitas2799]

First Batmobile used in movies (at least to look like a Batmobile) was in the late 30s. Basically a 2 door black sedan with a single bat wing fin off the center of the trunk.

[@tomparry4313]

It should be called "The first (Non TV or film) Batmobile".

[@haigenlennier7298]

If it has no certification or documents acknowledging its association with the comics or their creator it is just another home built car.

[@VinWeathermon]

@@haigenlennier7298 Not exactly right; the car was licensed for use in advertising the dairy (as it says in the video.)

[@alZiiHardstylez]

The wife of Mario is incredibly sweet, she really appreciates his talent.

[@elvisnelson3148]

Thanks for sharing.. I thought I was a Batman fan. But this was new to me...

[@b.chuchlucious5471]

Fight crime with style and taste!

[@eerievon2946]

Terrific story, great video.

[@barryallenflash1]

Mario did such an awesome job on this restoration!! WOW! Who knew THIS was the 1st Batmobile? Hopefully Sid and Alicia are sharing this car with the world by attending the stars cars shows. Maybe Sid can dress as Batman and Alicia can dress as Batgirl from the 60's TV show (I realize that's not time period accurate, but that's what most of us know).

[@vcdrny]

This video was uploaded 8 years ago. This was the 2nd batmobile they featured. And the last one.

[@danielblanchet7577]

There was no batman on TV in 1956, the first show to be featured on the air was in 1966, ten years later. The two other shows that were featured before that were in 1943 and 1949 and both were in black and white and were shown in cinemas. And there was no real Batmobile in there, it was rather a quite ordinary car that didn't look at all like this car shown here.

[@elvismark7519]

That's a real beauty of a car I didn't know it was a Batmobile in 1943 I'm glad that you have it but I never seen one before I remember the original series of Batman with Adam West and Burt Ward did they ride this car

[@DanSmith-cb5vj]

No, they had the Barris Lincoln.

[@Christopher.Conville]

Awesome car! Great story!

[@DCJNewsMedia]

Super cool

[@tfaber9394]

Awesome! Wow ! Holy Bat History !! Give me a KAPOW ! ...it's so cool Barris liked it. I'm an ultra serious car nerd guy, and this video is completely awesome. What a beautiful car...I designed a few prototype car bodies in my time, but that guy had a mix between the French and Italians, and a Corvette happening there.....not original, not genius, but beautiful and possibly great work.