Garage Makes Twenty-Two 1966 Batmobiles For The Rich And Famous

Garage Makes Twenty-Two 1966 Batmobiles For The Rich And Famous
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A BATMAN fanatic has forged a living building original 1966 BATMOBILE replicas. Mark Racop, 50, has been obsessed with the car since childhood and spent $250,000 researching and building moulds for the recreations. He and his team of ten staff at his shop, Fiberglass Freaks, work six days every week building the cars from the original television series. Mark said: “The 1966 Batmobile was very special to me because it was such an iconic design."
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[@scotth6814]

More than 50 years later, it's still the coolest car I've ever seen.

[@maorange1]

That is my dream car

[@Enclave_Secret_Service]

@@maorange1 same

[@70snostalgia]

Always will be.

[@thebob01]

Agreed! I've always loved this version of the Batmobile the best. I hope to own one some day. If I ever win the lottery these guys will definitely be getting a call to build one for me!

[@lillianroux2747]

Most definitely!

[@stevensiferd7104]

For a crazy 2022 story involving this guy, search the words "San Mateo sheriff batmobile."

[@cuttersgoose]

Making a living doing what you love, is the most genius part of this,,.. well done

[@iamasmurf1122]

That’s a whole lot of painfull work and does not pay off later in life and later you don’t love all the chemicals arthritis etc from creating cars ! I’m a mechanic and later on it starts getting to be very horrible on your body

[@notajp]

Mark’s business is in our town. Really proud of what he’s accomplished.

[@ibidesign]

Good luck with that bogus charge from the San Mateo Sherriff's Dept ,Pastor! I hope the irony is that their 'case' ends up being the best publicity for you and your team that money cannot buy. Thanks for putting out such a fantastic, dreams-can-come-true product.

[@JamesRendek]

RIP Adam West. You will always be the most legit.

[@dalethelander3781]

The Bright Knight.

[@ravisriram6746]

I agree: Adam West was indeed the best Batman/Bruce Wayne.

[@celticlion8357]

You folks are FREAKIN' COOL!!!!! What a great way to make a living and make so many people relive their childhood with a car as SWEET as that!!!

[@AndyMangele]

Money can't buy me love - but it could buy me a batmobile! ;)

I'm British. Here in the UK I once saw a BRILLIANT imitation of the Batmobile, based on an MG Midget. Holy micro-replica, Batman!

[@HRpuffnstuff23]

Im swooning! - if i ever win the lottery- this will be my first purchase

[@russellhowardjr.9894]

Hell yes! Me too!

[@peter-william]

It's up there for me

[@leebailey6181]

Yes imagine going to register your vehicle at the DMV Year & Model : 1966 Batmobile. DMV clerk: "Really? Welp I thought registering a Delorean time machine would be the oddest but I was wrong."

[@druiz127]

Count me in👍🏼

[@bradleyj.fortner2203]

Ditto

[@heavenstomurgatroyd7033]

"To the bat cave...." Thank you for preserving my youth!

[@davewanamaker3690]

It is fantastic that someone is devoting their love of Batman to making sure the Batmobile will live on.

[@MrBlockice22]

Yeah Mark and whomever was on the original design is a legend. That Batmobile was and always will be the most beautiful car!!!

[@markbaylor3101]

I've been watching the news videos of some rich dude trying to have his cop buddy in California trying to have this guy charged.

[@andrewmascolo3500]

those Batmobiles look great you are an awesome person for building them

[@novadiecastman5251]

Yes , the world needs a guy like this, especially in the car world

[@vettebecker1]

By far the best looking Batmobile, great job!!

[@richardprice5978]

i like the cartoons v12 or v16 pre-1950's styling one better but that's my 2C

[@rustyblades3929]

Absolutely perfect job!!.....I love people who have the guts to go for their dreams

[@johnvaldez8830]

Hats off to you, brother! You've made a living doing what kids dream about! So happy for you and sharing this video. These cars look really great. I would be glad just to visit one of them.

[@alrobvy]

This car and the Aston Martin of Bond used to make me dream when i was a kid...❤

[@Neil-Aspinall]

I'm with you brother. Just recently I made Pop Art designs of both and have them on my wall.

[@gordongriggs4936]

Best Bat mobile ever made !!!!

[@heru-deshet359]

My all time favorite Bat mobile.

[@danwils4198]

Omg when I was a kid I remember finding a small Batmobile in the Australia bush l was so happy 😀 just like l was watching this 😊

[@connorparsons2490]

im ganna honestly cry right now because the 1966 batman tv series was my favorite show back in 2010 when i never non stopped watching it

[@nelsona779]

you guys do a great job with these cars rest in peace George Barris

[@KrustyKlown]

The BEST Batmobile EVER!!!

[@barryallenflash1]

Even if you don't like Batman....you gotta love this car!!

[@no_handle_required]

Still my favorite version.

[@Locoman3801]

Still 1 of the most "Iconic" cars from the 60's & into the 70's , I wish that I had the money to just buy 1 of these awesome re-creations from Barcroft as I've often wished that I could build 1 of these for myself.

[@redkos]

Does it come with a replica of Julie Newmar? If so, I'm sold!

[@andrewd7586]

You can get the car, I’ll “settle” for Julie Newmar!😍 I didn’t realise back in 1966/7 here in Australia at age 5, she was probably my first crush🤭 Then I didn’t know what that was but oh boy even on the reruns & I’m in my late 50’s yep she’s still my crush. In an entirely different way. Julie would have to rate as one of the top sex sirens in history! Meow meow 😻

[@superbmediacontentcreator]

I'm with you!

[@hardworker5588]

Give me Yvonne Craig and this awesome Batmobile and I'm in heaven.

[@andrewd7586]

HARD WORKER Yes she was bloody gorgeous too!😍 How about then a Bat/Cat fight?...😉 Then again I think they did! But off screen... 🦇 🐈 😂

[@creative-anon-ca______4560]

Superb Media Content Creator I Think we can do that. I Think Women will Line up To Be Julia newmar replicas. And be a Part of a batman car fantasy .

[@garybuchanan6062]

Forget the car, I want one of those cool t-shirts!

[@stevemercury68]

I saw the original Batmobile with my Father in SF at their annual car show in 66? 67?, something like that and I stood there as a kid of 10 looking at that as much as the Astin Martin used in the Goldfinger. Anyway, I build custom things too and tip my hat to the creators of this very nostalgic custom Batmobile! If I attain wealth I'll get one.

[@Autoshowtelevision]

Awesome! This is the Batmobile I would love to own one day. Now to find an extra $100k to pay for it.

[@SNORKYMEDIA]

not bad considering the original sold for 4.2 million bucks

[@ianwichkan3529]

Whatever u won’t get one of those for 4.2 million dollars 🤣

[@Gdkit.]

AutoshowTelevision haha

[@robertgoidel]

I think his cars go for $350K to $500K. They are custom made

[@mikek4040]

@@ianwichkan3529 the original might go up for sale for 1 million.

[@robertspruill984]

I love the batmobile and know of your work sorry to see one bad apple give you grief hope everything works out very good work

[@johnhandley6406]

I remember the batomobile coming to our local car dealership, KJ Motors in Orpington in the 60's. It was one of the fiberglass versions. The place was overwhelmed with kids. The organisers just didn't know what to do. I can remember them repeatedly calling over the PA "Children please keep off the batmobile". Needless to say no one took any notice. I just loved the car. Those perfect lines and colours are burnt into the mind of every kid of that era

[@bgmeadows6085]

How wonderful it must be to have a job you love AND that makes people happy.

[@patrick9761]

you and your wife are legends.. much love from Australia and NZ and especially Tasmania!

[@kitt2000car]

Way back in 1997. Our local auto trader magazine had one of these on the front page for weeks. The price ten grand. Somebody got the deal of the centuary.

[@tomjones2348]

I actually saw one of these today, parked. The owner was playing baseball on a field nearby. Just stunning see one of these just sitting there. I suspect had every option available. It was spotless too.

[@Neil-Aspinall]

When the cash comes in count my pre order now.

[@ezrabrooks12]

Beautiful Cars!!! The 66 Batmobile is my FAVORITE.

[@rustyblades3929]

Yeah the 66' Batmobile is the best followed by the 89' one with Michael Keaton

[@shadowfilm7980]

Really cool! Love this Batmobile! Always have. Watched the TV series as a kid. Nice work!

[@jefffrey6528]

Hands Down!!!...the absolute COOLEST CAR EVER!!!!

[@dr.ofdubiouswisdom4189]

Somehow... knowing this - makes me happy.

[@bicyclist2]

This is so very Cool. There's a guy in my city who has the world's only turbine powered Batmobile. It's the same as the one featured in the 1989 Batman movie. Thanks.

[@JJP316]

--Atomic batteries to power. Turbines to speed. --Roger. Ready to roll out.

[@randybock82]

to the batpoles Robin. We haven't a moment to lose!!

[@koolerm4806]

$100K ..... Very Reasonable! Fun Stuff!!

[@AllenManor]

This sort of thing is what makes the USA great. I'm not kidding.

[@baclink1]

This is the sort of things that make me love the USA.

[@swf4841]

I think this is the coolest thing I have ever seen .

[@edkline2042]

What a classic piece of artistic reproduction! I watched the very first episode all the way through the series end and still do occasionally to this day. Camp at its finest but this car is the real deal.

[@enrikemurillo3551]

congrats on your wonderful built I was 9 back then and still love the original Batman ,, I,m a body man painter and restorer and it gives me such a great feeling to know that there is craftstmen out there like you .

[@Emtbtoday]

I'm 3D printings a high detailed 1.6 scale of it just now all resin printed 12k and 8k parts its beautiful i also have the most highly accurate adam west and bust ward cad designs that ive printed in 1.6 to go with it for the ultimate diorama! Things going to be massive!

[@kinggucci6742]

Literally just drove past one of these over in Satellite Beach, Florida Brevard county and that’s how I find myself here

[@shotojukukai]

If I ever win the lottery I’ll be placing my order for this Batmobile and a Mach-5.

[@ronnietyree8316]

Definitely on my bucket list. If I ever get rich I'm having one made.coolest car ever.made from ford Futura.

[@travishoovestol3938]

If I was a millionaire I would totally buy one. I still have my original 1966 batmobile toy but lost batman and robin years ago.

[@earthlingjohn]

Have you checked the Bat Cave ?

[@LoveLife-xy9ir]

Wow! Incredible. Im watching the series propper now and Im 38. I saw some when I was a kid at my nans.

[@chasethespongeking395]

Holy replica Batman!

[@daneperry8025]

Great job making such a cool car,the batmobile is such a well remembered icon from the 60s but looks at home today.

[@jamestaylor2237]

Wow , Beautiful Work !!!

"Atomic batteries to power, turbines to speed, ready to move out".

[@justincase2281]

It's the coolest car ever built!!!

[@crissd8283]

Now some rich snob in California used his connections to have this place raided because his car wasn't the first in line. He was too impatient to wait his turn.

[@raghailligh1080]

After he missed multiple payments and didn't respond for months. So he got a corrupt sheriff to harass this guy.

[@apollo-so5yj]

Once I win the lottery, which I expect any day now, I will be buying one of these.

[@billiebob123456]

WOW BRO JUST WOW !!! ITS AMAZINGLY ACCURATE

[@crusty21]

My 94 camaro will have to due for now....Still waiting on the Bat Stickers for the doors.

[@andym209]

Favourite batmobile awesome job keep building them

[@raymondpetrovits2336]

They say if you do something you love you never spend a day at work. Looks like Fiberglass Freaks have the right formula. Love that Batmobile

[@bobkatfan2013]

Bonkers in the news recently.

[@thereturningshadow]

Actually Hedy Lemarr had the FIRST wifi connection on the planet since she was the one that invented the technology.

[@125southernnh2]

Batman debuted on my 5th birthday! Been a fan ever since...

[@stokedcreativesfilms5986]

I need this to pick up the grandkid from school.

[@jbj27406]

Truly an immaculate execution of the marque. Well done.

[@LetsGoThere]

The original was bought for only $1 before turning it into the iconic Batmobile. Dang! Bam! Pow!

[@lancejasper7708]

Awesome love the cars being replicated so very well

[@MrBlockice22]

This dude is a genius!! Damn I wish I could get that car!! Its the damn best!! Between the Batmobile and The Delorean (back to the future car) yeah thats whats up!!

[@vettebecker1]

I only need one!!!!!

[@shadowbanned5164]

I remember when I was a nipper and Mum used to ask me to do chores when Dad was at work...My answer was always ...NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA BATMAN!

[@lightheart5]

Adam West and Burt Ward would be proud

[@aero-cobalt-zero]

R.I.P Adam West

[@luisantoniomarrega1120]

O Batmovel continua sendo fantástico até hoje. Abraço Rio de Janeiro Brazil

[@πλούσιομετάλλιο]

Amazing grace with electric toothbrush as illustrated by Hendy

[@michaeldesilvio221]

You should start making old Bugatti replicas and other multi million dollar car replicas.

[@NoosaHeads]

Holy nostalgia!

[@thisolddog2259]

Greatest customer car ever made

[@anthonydavis4829]

Still the best looking Batmobile. That body's addictive. Signing up for 12 step program.

[@tylerlarkey4610]

This is where things get really weird. My grandpa helped construct the bodywork for the original 1966 batmobile.

[@dalethelander3781]

Bill Cushenberry?

[@sen5i]

Why is that really weird?

[@keithsclassicgarage1133]

I saw the original one back in the day and it was covered in a black velvet for the cameras. Way cool!

[@dalethelander3781]

Barris did that after the series was cancelled; the car was well and truly flocked.

[@Pops-1977]

“BRILLIANT” well done to all 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇺🇸🇬🇧🇨🇦

[@michaeldamico9592]

JUST AWESOME....!!! My favorite car in the whole world....!!! I wish I could afford one...!! I did auto body repair for 15 yrs Restored a few cars all for costumers Including a 63 convertible corvette... so I know fiberglass... if you need another worker.... I would love to join your bat mobile team....!!! 🦇🦇🦇🦇🦇🦇 GREAT JOB TEAM....!!!

[@brucelamberton8819]

Deserves the meanest big-block possible!

[@rebelbatdave5993]

BATTASTICLY REBELICIOUS! THANKS!

[@blank557]

Oh, how awesome would it be to own one, and drive it around the neighborhood, and get Oohs, ahhs, and looks of envy.

[@DavidLS1]

Ford should make a production model.

[@joelgalvan8358]

Simply, an icon of icons. Fantastic replcation.

[@projayer4650]

If my dad came to my school with a batmobile I will cry

[@curriehot]

Those T shirts are excellent

[@weelgunny]

Tasteful styling that stands the test of time.

[@pattykuvshin]

Beautiful ride

[@ChrisSmith-bw1nt]

This is my favourite Batmoblile (60's)kid. The tumbler is the other. I would definatley dress as Batman driving this!

[@mashed9603]

Truly wonderful. I would love to own one of these

[@thebob01]

Me too!