TV’s Original Batmobile To Be Auctioned Off

The Deadline Team ^ | Dec. 1, 2012 | The Deadline Team

[bgill]

The car used in the 1966-68 Batman TV series will be auctioned off in January. Customizer George Barris bought the 1955 Lincoln Futura Concept car for $1 from the Ford Motor Co. Barris was given $15,000 and 15 days to gadgetize the handmade two-seater.

[freepertoo]

I remember one part I episode where Robin was being swallowed by a giant clam. I missed Part II, but I assume the clam didn’t have him for lunch, because he was back the next week.

[eyedigress]

He probably found his anti-clam spray just in time.

[GrandJediMasterYoda]

Oh wow I remember that one! A giant clam LMAO!! Yes, and they would always be in these life or deaths situations and then the show would end till next week same bat time same bat channel!

[oh8eleven]

You’re right! Tuesday and Thursday!
Interesting - see post 29.
I wonder if the show was on different days during different years?
I went in the service in 1966, so my Batman watching days were over before the show was canceled.

[freepertoo]

So tell me! How did he get away from the clam? After more than 40 years, I think it’s only fair I finally know! :0D

[RegulatorCountry]

Batman broke free from chains and pried the giant clam open with his bare hands in a feat of super-bat strength, then pulled Robin free in the nick of time just before the clamshell slammed shut.

Seriously. He did.

[Future Snake Eater]

So, by "original", they mean this Batman, right?

[freepertoo]

(Seriously, he did....snort, chortle!).