The 1966 Batmobile ....The Movie

Rest In Peace George Barris, King of the Kustomizers (11/20/25-11/5/15)
One of the stars of the TV show Batman was the Batmobile. Here is a compilation video of all of the gadgetry that was seen on the show.
p.s. thanks to N8 from www.StarCarCentral.com for his editing tips

[@RatelHBadger]

I love how, even though Batman & Robin are flying through the air, supposedly to their doom, the Batmobile still obeys the road rules, and even stops for the two boys crossing the street. The Dynamic Duo could have splatted on the ground, but, nope, gotta stop for pedestrians and obey the speed limit. Just great little touch!

[@KAJ1701A]

IKR… 👍🏾

[@charlesvan13]

The show always had moments like Batman lecturing Robin about wearing your "bat" safety belt, or "always put money in the parking meter", or "always return your library books on time". It was an ongoing gag.

[@neneshubby]

Never get tired of seeing that flame shooting out of the exhaust.

[@MyGuyJustinH]

I never get tired of that either

[@RandomDuude]

Rest in peace Mr Barris. You gave us one hell of a car :)

[@mgdiaz2158]

Who ever came up with all those gadgets in the car, in the batcave, all the gadgets they used, is a genius. Everything about the show was awesome, and the women, all kinds of beautiful women.

[@CaptainRockoBD]

Not really. Most of the gadgets were pretty damn stupid tbh. That’s just the campiness thing.

[@fanboy2015]

Let’s also give some respect to the designers at the Ford Motor Company of the mid 1950s that designed the base car, the Futura.

[@stevenrodriguez4352]

Amen

[@stevenrodriguez4352]

Also let us show a great deal of respect for the one man who created the batmobile the late great king of automotive customizes Mr George Barris

[@dickplum2034]

Watched it as a kid loved it,59 now still watch it still a kid and watch it with my 12 year old daughter.Rip Adam West the only Brue Wayne , the only Batman the only Cape Crusader,GodBless🙏

[@christophecrompin9559]

That was very enjoyable. A proof you can indeed trust a old butler. Thanks, Alfred.

[@plumbc]

Alfred was awesome.

[@mrlionel-zd4ze]

Thank you for all of your great time and editing work to put all of these great scenes together. NO batmobile will ever top this great classic car. Bale's bat-tank not even close! Best tv car ever! I am 49, loved it as a kid. Love it even more now!

[@eduardoruiz4282]

..o9

[@gsl8467]

バットマンカーが無人で動くシーン。リルタイムで見ました。 子供たちが出てきて止まるシーンや網でキャッチするシーンなど鮮明に覚えています。亜米利加には、こんな車があるのかと信じていました。 懐かしい動画ありがとうございます。

[@mos6507]

It may have been a campy show but the Batmobile was serious kick-ass and still is 50 years on.

[@jivepatrol6833]

Coolest car of all time!!! Thanks to Mr. Barris!!! 👍👍👍👍👍

[@bobbysands6923]

I don't know who came up with Adam West's Batman, if it was him, or the writers, or a combination, but it was brilliant. Almost every word out of his mouth was like a 1950's Public Service Announcement. Brilliant, consistent, and unique.

[@JSB1882]

I had no idea that the batmobile did so many things in these episodes. All I remember was the driving of it and the parachutes.

[@berettagt88]

no batmobile can touch the original I wish they would bring it back!

[@Dinosorable]

I think that's the best version of the Batmobile.

[@gentlemen.7621]

I loved watching this show when I was a kid

[@robertyglesias9673]

I had the opportunity to see two Batmobiles, one at a car show and another at an autograph signing with Burt Ward, and those who were lucky enough to sit in the driver's side of the Batmobile

[@Debbyscats]

Loved the TV version with Adam West. It was campy and so much more fun to watch!

[@runaway1127]

this is classic love it

[@pacetti07]

The original TV Batmoblie, and still the best from any TV show or movie!

[@joenewman2402]

my dad helped build this car. he worked for Baris in 65.

[@Noname-ut1ye]

He must've been one of the first to set the turbines to speed and the atomic battery to power. That's pretty schway.

[@jawaadnasim5644]

@@Noname-ut1ye Batman beyond. And 66.

[@rickastley5944]

Your father was a lucky man. Good for him

[@isabelgarcia9206]

I

[@DenitaArnold]

😎

[@Sirgromulus]

No idea how I got here but it brings back great memories from my childhood in the sixties. Thank you!

[@tonyelliott7734]

FE fun fact...the Batmobile had a 390ci FE engine in it. Same engine that Detective Bullit's 67' Mustang fastback had...

[@nelsonmoreno3777]

amazing tv show .

[@KJVWordofGod]

Well done. I was a child when this show aired on t.v. and my favorite parts were the Batmobile scenes. Especially when the Batmobile would be operated remote control. Those were the days before pocket calculators and computers. Seeing the Batmobile moving without anyone inside really made it come to life. I've seen pics on the official website and IMO they are not taking proper care of her. I'd "restore" her to perfection i.e. better than when she was on TOS. Batmobile = Ultimate Car

[@Panthro22]

This is a good collection of Mr. Barris' awesomely designed vehicle!

[@user-in2rh2zm1j]

loved it. Made me 10 yrs old again

[@DenitaArnold]

Grew up with this show. Awesome!

[@karlkrumme7936]

The most famous Car Customizer in the World is mostly unknown, Karl Krumme is the concept car builder/car customizer who customized the Ford Futura for George Barris, creating the Batmobile. Randy Wright is the guy who make the fiberglass moulds from the first Batmobile and 5 more copies for the TV series. The pair also made the Paul Revere and the Raiders Coach and many othre familiar cars and boats and air craft.

[@wheelie642]

APenny , you are the best! Ive know OF you for years from the forums. I appreciate all youv'e done for the Bartmobile fans!!!

[@jeanettemc14]

I enjoyed watching this, thanks for making it, what a classic car.

[@ShoeBooty860]

The 1966 Pontiac GTO is a beautiful classic American muscle car. Perfect model for the bat mobile.

[@JackFlemingFan1]

Love that 1966 Batmobile!!

[@superade1000]

Love this show. Made me laugh all the time :) great memories

[@HunterMann]

What a cool edit!! I had the pleasure of seeing The Batmobile day before it sold at auction. Great car, 3 cheers for Mr. Barris!!!

[@ace942]

Thanks for posting this. I had forgotten all the little devices that was used by the car.

[@nycdweller]

The coolest car ever (followed closely by Bullitt's Mustang!)

[@ForARide]

And the Aston Martin in 007's Goldfinger

[@Motorman-dl1sc]

Seen this car at New York Car show in 1967 . seen every show there was growing up. the Original Bat Mobile sold for 4.2 million dollars just a few years ago at auction

[@barryallenflash1]

Great compilation, thanks for making it!!

[@TaffstarTV]

1:11 the 1966 flux capacitor.

[@360whiplash]

The batmobile had everything except for a top for when it rains.

[@gentlemen.7621]

360whiplash Batman v Superman batmobile: *exists*

[@johnanton6095]

It had a plexi-glass canopy which could be slide forward when needed.

[@RM-eo3uu]

@@johnanton6095 sorry but there was no plexiglass canopy to slide forward. I sat in the Batmobile when I was 12, and then again in 1983 in North Hollywood at George Barris Kustom shop I got to sit in it again. No canopy to slide forward. The Futura did have a middle canopy that lifted towards the rear for entry and exit to the vehicle.

[@Meow451]

Thanks for making this! It really showed the highlights of the ol' gal!

[@YooLookMarvelous]

I love how there's a specific, lit-up button for every possible eventuality, even a button to activate an automatic tire repair system. The interior of the batmobile must have a magical extra-big size dash to fit them all!

[@conhawks]

just brilliant, thank you!!

[@pablofoche4786]

Just awesome !

[@LockDownOnSparta]

Great video...I was thoroughly entertained for 9 minutes and 39 seconds

[@RELubber]

How could 7 people NOT like this ?? Thoroughly enjoyed watching it! Brought back alot of great memories watching this as a kid. Thank you for putting together a great video!

[@plumbc]

Those 7 are probably vaxxed and there's probably only 5 or 6 or them now.

[@mearp69]

my favorite car, well done

[@bttfspencer]

Thanks, that was a great presentation!

[@RustyNex]

best 9 minutes and 40 seconds of my life! lol at so much stuff, like the bat turn and the anti thieft device! i need one of those lol

[@spiccybaby]

Thanks for this vid, fantastic. Even better than I remember it.

[@pkbrown58]

Such great memories through the eyes of an 8 and 9 year-old! This show was a blast to grow up with. And one has to wonder if Robin has a little bit of Barney Fife in him! Thanks for making these clips to share.

[@susana4100]

El batman q yo veia cuando era chica. Lo amo !!!!!💖💖💖

[@user-eg9ys6xh4s]

In my opinion, this car is the most recognized vehicle in the world.

[@eddiestanley135]

Loved this show. Have to chuckle now at the bat magnet grabbing the buckles on the straight jacket but not the van, doors, etc.😂 Also great how it squeels the tires on dirt!!!!!👍😁

[@46monkeyes]

Great compilation!!👍

[@aaronbruceladner1983]

Look at the Fire from that Afterburner!

[@oldschoolruler]

and worth every penny...thanks. Anyone who can't relate, was obviously not a kid in the '60's. This was and still is 'The MOST' That 1955 Lincoln Futura, overhead valve, V-8, 4-barrel, 330 hp was one hell of a muscle car, it will live forever as "THE Batmobile". I loved it when I was 10 and I love it now...

[@MrSoulflybv]

i have this batmobile in my hot wheel collection ! 1/50

[@adamstonebridge3876]

Same as 👍👍

[@robertvillarreal4525]

That’s really great. What is it valued at? Hot Wheels?

[@mgdiaz2158]

I want one.

[@saulfernandez8876]

These the cartoons I watched as a kid...suspense r and left...and my mom sewed a suit for me specially, when I s a kid, it was Robins suit...so i could show all my friends...and do justice and liberty things in my community

[@bernayhansondaughterofthep3072]

I always respect the Batmobile, since it is a nice car that Batman drives.

[@Ronclown]

Definitely the neatest superhero car ever built for a television show. The landing on the bat net at 3:44 was something else (though would have better, not to mention maybe funnier if they would've landed in the car's seats {reminiscent of a Hertz car commercial about putting you in the driver's set). Gee, sure would be helpful to have the automatic tire repair/inflater device on cars.

[@apollo-so5yj]

Even in 2021 they still can't build a turbine powered batmobile that powers on and moves out this fast! The videos I have see all look like they are in slow motion. This is why the fictional batmobile captured the imagination of so many people, and still blows people away!! The sound effects back then were spot on and awesome.

[@pattalol]

THIS IS GREAT!

[@DenitaArnold]

I'll admit this is still the coolest Batmobile. The 89 one is close, though

[@jessegrd071163]

I am glad someone else saw that particular Batmobile model. Someone in KZbin mentioned to me that, that particular Batmobile model was intentionally built for car show exhibitions. I currently live in Bellflower, California. I am 48 years old now, and I am an elementary school teacher, and I clearly remember the velour Batmobile at the International Car Show in Mexico City. Cool!

[@EdKaye66]

Badddesst Ass car on Television of all time!!!

[@connorjacobson9959]

George Barris passed away today at 89 years old.

[@andrewfrancis74]

....seatbelts ! Way before it was the law ! Who says Adam West wasn't the best Batman ?

[@freuderickfrankenstein8417]

They got letters so they thought it would be a good bit to add them in.

[@edwinmalachy]

SEQUAJ NI lap belts. no shoulder harness. first time filming in the batmobile Burt actually got injured

[@edwinmalachy]

Peter Criss they made a docutainment movie in 2003 starring Adam & Burt with "flashbacks" in the story line featuring two other actors. the first day of shooting was actually pretty funny as Burt worried about the batmobile ride with the Batman stunt driver. and getting burned & blown up in other stunts. haha

[@dtjackson1982]

Rcmedgfhsrr

[@Scyllax]

The show won an award for increasing seat belt awareness.

[@vankeithbarnes1333]

The 1966 batmobile, the best car ever made!!!

[@zexjedigmail]

The best batmobille !

[@isabelsanchez-wt3xx]

The batmobile is awesome....

[@JTDK1981]

4:31: Wow, not only did he have a car phone, he also had wireless high-speed internet decades before anyone else! Holy hi tech, Batman!

[@AintPopular]

i like how there is a HUGE title for every button lmao. batman was shortsighted

[@drewrosecrans9728]

Rip Adam West thank you for the memories 💯💯💯💯🦇🦇🦇

[@geo386]

I actually sat in a batmobile at a comic con. I am batman.

[@michaelglass4701]

I have a beautiful Metal model of The Batmobile that lights up 👍

[@louisborselio8608]

Okay you wet behind the ears know nothing punks, You're looking at the ultimate design in Batmobile perfection.

[@TheFrog767]

Still the best Batmobile 🦇

[@rekoshea]

Holy a Quart Low Batman!!! That's bat mobile cruelty it's always a quart low.

[@michaelproctor8100]

If you listen carefully to the scene in Planet of the Apes (1968) when the spaceship is crashing to earth, you can hear sound effects that were taken from the Batmobile's engine starting. Also sound effects from the Jupiter 2 from Lost In Space.

[@APennyW]

Absolutely correct! I even had a video uploaded showing that but it was taken down for copyright. The actual sound is found in the 20th Century Fox special effects sound library.

[@borusa32]

The coolest Batmobile.

[@KAJ1701A]

The Bat-armor and when it does a Bat-turn is just awesome! With I have a turntable for my car like in the Batcave!

[@FunkyFanthom]

Awesome!!!!!!!

[@couch63]

I also saw the velour batmobile at a car show in LA. No one believed me that the car was velour. I'm finally validated after 35 years :)

[@marioalanis1213]

Gran parte de mis fantasias de mi niñez, giraron alrededor de esta serie, la cual llevo gravada en mi mente y alma hasta estos días de mi vida. Aún veo en youtube algunos capítulos, para rememorar aquellos días.

[@Robert8455]

Atomic batteries to power, turbines to speed... Roger, ready to move out. I remember watch all of this when I was a little kid. I used to think it was the coolest. Great how they had huge labels for all of the gadgets.

[@mauriciomitsuo4750]

Just found a hot wheels replica of this car from when i was a kid, but is pretty messed up, i think it's my duty to restore it haha

[@cinewillp6391]

wow that was fun!

[@bobbennett2602]

Always loved that Batmobile. Had a slot car of the Batmobile back in the 60's. And could make the sound effects too. Not as good as in the show or movie but passable.

[@stevenbennett3805]

Adam West once commented on driving the Batmobile. The open cockpit design captured the wind and made conversation while driving impossible due to the noise. The steering was sloppy and the suspension purposely mushy so stops would look more dramatic.

[@johnevatt518]

Remember kids safety first, always always wear your Safety Bat Belt. And tune in next week same Bat Time,same Bat Channel !

[@wralford]

Coolest. Car. Ever.

[@joshs4594]

1:57 - "With any luck we'll latch on to the metal..." I know he says "buckles" but it sure sounds like something else.

[@robkleinlangevelsloo259]

8:23 'Tire repair device' Batman was ahead of even our time.

[@holmes1978]

Very Cool !!!

[@edwinmalachy]

more gadgets than James Bond.

[@TuanBule]

I watched reruns of this show for about 20 years. Only recently found out that it only lasted 2 seasons.

[@SeaJay_Oceans]

Atomic Batteries . . . Video phone ... Tracking ... Bat ray energy weapons . . . remote start / GPS ... 3:16 anti-collison, fire supression system, self - reinflating run flat tires, so many tech toys all in one car ! The Batman movie saw the future of automobiles , way back in 1966... Still taking a while to get the anti-collison tech into all cars...

[@bobbennett2602]

I always thought it would be neat to make a lighter where the exhaust is the flame

[@fortknoxguy]

The car was the whole reason to watch the show!

[@michaelglass4701]

fortknoxguy ,i have a beautiful Metal model of The Batmobile that lights up 👍