Changes: 1966 TV Series Batmobile

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The 1966 TV Series Batmobile (commonly referred to as the '66 Batmobile) is a Hot Wheels casting based on the Batmobile featured on the original Batman TV series. The tool debuted in the 2007 New Models.

The Batmobile itself was created in the astonishingly short time of three weeks by custom car guru George Barris, who had previously purchased Lincoln's elegant 1955 "Futura" Concept Car. With new 1960s-style wheel arches, a few bat-like styling cues and a coat of black paint, the space-age Futura began a new life as the Dark Knight's ride.

The car was first released in 2007 as a prototype. The prototype debuted in the 2007 New Models with a ZAMAC body.

Versions

The 1966 TV Series Batmobile has been released in the following versions:

Col #	Year	Series	Color	Tampo	Chassis Color / Type	Window Color	Interior Color	Wheel Type	Toy #	Country	Notes / Variations
-	2007	Prototype	Unpainted	None	Black / Plastic	Tinted (Blue)	Grey	5SP	-	Malaysia
015 / 180	2007	2007 New Models	Black	Red Pinstripes on sides, White & Red Batman logo on sides	Black / Plastic	Tinted (Blue)	Grey	5SP	K6147	Malaysia	Grill variations: honeycomb (common) & smooth (rare) Also with a 5DOT wheels (rare)
-	2007	San Diego ComicCon Exclusive	Black	Red Pinstripes on sides, hood & trunk, Batman logo on sides	Black / Metal	Clear	Black	RR5SP w/ Red axle	L7853	China	Only 8,000 produced Came in an acrylic case
-	2008	RLC Exclusive	Spectraflame Black	Red Pinstripes on sides, hood & trunk, Batman logo on sides	Black / Metal	Clear	Black	RL	L8694	China	Only 13,428 produced
-	2008	Dream Halloween's CAAF (Children Affected by Aids Foundation)	Metalic Blue	Orange pinstrype and Halloween Logo		Clear	Metallic Orange	RR5SP
133 / 190	2009	2009 Hot Wheels	Black	Red & White bat logo & Red pinstripe on sides	Black / Plastic	Tinted (Blue)	Grey	FTE	P2453	Malaysia	Base code(s): B16, B23 Named '66 Batmobile
-	2010	2010 Convention - Mexico	Chrome	Red pinstripes on sides, Red & White Batman logo on doors	Unpainted / Metal	Clear	Black	RL	R8460	Thailand	Only 3,000 produced
-	2010	2010 Convention - Mexico	Blue	White/Blue Flames on sids, Yellow Batman logo on Hood		Pale Blue tinted	Grey
-	2010	2010 Convention - Mexico	Red	White/Mauve design		Pale Blue Tinted	Grey
-	2010	2010 Convention - Mexico	White	Yellow/Red Flames, Hot Wheels Logo and Mexico Convention		Pale Blue Tinted	Grey
-	2011	EXCLUSIVE HOT WHEELS MEXICO CONVENCION 2011	Black	Green Flames		Pale Blue Tinted	Grey
-	2011	HOT WHEELS MEXICO CONVENCION 2011	Pink	Red Flames		Pale Blue Tinted	Grey
-	2011	EXCLUSIVE HOT WHEELS MEXICO CONVENCION 2011	Red	Red Flames		Pale Blue Tinted	Grey
-	2011	HOT WHEELS MEXICO CONVENCION 2011	Black	Red Flames		Pale Blue Tinted	Grey
-	2012	Convention	Chrome Gold	Red Pinstripes on sides, hood & trunk, Batman logo on sides	Chrome Gold / Metal	Clear	Grey	Gold RR5SP	X0575	Malaysia
03 / 08	2012	Batman Vehicles Then and Now	Black	Red and White bat logo and Red pinstripe on sides	Black/ Plastic	Tinted (Blue)	Grey	5SP	X4326	Malaysia
1 of 180	2012	2012 Super CONVENTION LAS VEGAS NEVADA	Black	Red and Yellow "BAT FUZZ" and Red pinstripe on sides		Tinted (Blue)	Grey			Malaysia
3 of 4	2012	26th Annual HOT WHEELS COLLECTORS CONVENTION October 2012	Gold	Red Pinstripes on sides, White and Red Batman logo on sides		Clear
5 / 10	2012	5A CONVENCION / HOT WHEELS® CONVENCION MEXICO 2012	White	Orange / Blue / Red detailing		Tinted (Blue)	Grey
3 / 5	2012	5A CONVENCION / HOT WHEELS® CONVENCION MEXICO 2012	Pink	Orange / Red detailing		Tinted (Blue)	Grey
03 / 08	2012	Batman Series 03/08	Black	Red Pinstripes on sides, White & Red Batman logo on sides	Black / Plastic	Tinted (Blue)	Grey	5SP	X4326	Malaysia
2012	Happy Halloween!	Metalflake Purple	White stripes on sides & across top, Orange trim & Batman emblem on sides	Black / Plastic	Tinted (Orange)	Grey	5SP	W4469	Malaysia
062 / 250	2013	HW Imagination - Batman	Black	Red & Grey pinstripes on sides, White & Red Batman logo on sides	Black / Plastic	Clear	Grey	MC5	X1710	Malaysia	Base code(s): E41, E45, E49 Named Classic TV Series Batmobile
-	2013	Retro Entertainment - Batman	Black	Red Pinstripes on sides, hood & trunk, Red & White Batman logo on sides	Black / Metal	Clear	Grey	RRLW5	X8906	Malaysia	Base code(s): Named Classic TV Series Batmobile
065 / 250	2014	HW City - Batman 75th Anniversary	Black	Silver & Red stripes on sides & across top, Batman logo on sides	Black / Plastic	Clear	Grey	MC5	BFC77	Malaysia	Base code(s): F52, G03 Named TV Series Batmobile
04 / 08	2014	75 Years of Batman Series 04/08	Black	Red Pinstripes on sides, hood & trunk, White & Red Batman logo on sides	Black / Plastic	Clear	Grey	5SP	CCK71	Thailand	Base code(s):

2007-card

From the back of the 2007-card:

At long last the classic 1966 TV show Batmobile™ is available from Hot Wheels^®! Built from a 1955 Lincoln Futura, details from this classic car from the double bubble windshield to the bat-emblem door panels, have been carefully recreated and approved by original TV Batmobile™ creator George Barris.

Fun fact: George Barris built this Batmobile™ in only three weeks. It is currently on show at the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles, California.

Curb weight:	5500 lb. (≈ 2,500 kg)
Wheelbase:	129 in. (≈ 3.3 m)
Length:	225 in. (≈ 5.7 m)
Width (Front)	84 in. (≈ 2.1 m)
Width (Rear):	79 in. (≈ 2.0 m)
Height:	48 in. (≈ 1.2 m)
Fins:	84 in. (≈ 2.1 m)
Engine:	390ci, V-8 (≈ 6.4 L)
Transmission:	B&M Hydro Automatic (2nd transmission)
Layout:	Front engine/rear drive
Tires Used:	Firestone Wide-Oval, Mickey Thompson and US Royal
Wheels:	15x7 single rib Radir cast-alloy five spoke
Second Frame:	1966 Ford Galaxie lengthened 11 inches (≈ 28 cm)