1/43 Hot Wheels Elite 1966 Batmobile
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Our Price: $38.99
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Safety Warning:
This Product is for Adult Collectors. It may contain sharp points, small parts
that are choking hazards, and other elements that are not suitable for children under 16
years of age.
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This is the 1:43 scale die-cast replica of the 1966 George Barris Batmobile.
The story of the 1966 Batmobile begins in 1955, when the Lincoln division of Ford built a concept car called “Lincoln Futura.” The car was built entirely by hand in Turin, described as a “rolling laboratory” from which Ford would learn about new technology to later apply to their production automobiles.
Like other concept cars, the Futura was never put into production. In the mid 1960s the custom car builder George Barris purchased it for just $1. In 1965, when the Batman TV show producers approached George to have him build a new Batmobile, he felt it was the perfect vehicle for the show.
In the end, the 1966 Batmobile became an instantly recognizable symbol of the series. It featured "atomic batteries," "turbine engines" and an endless supply of crime fighting tools, each one more incredible than the last. It could do almost anything but speak, and never needed a tune-up.
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Product Number: MAT11536
Shipping Weight: 0.77 pounds
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This item is in Standard Grade Condition:
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 The item is brand new, in mint condition, and sealed inside its packaging.
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Packaging condition is verified to be 80% mint (C8) or better.
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Standard Grade items are suitable to display in the package, or to open.
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