The Making of a Real Batmobile

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We take a behind the scenes look at the making of a bat-mobile. Mark Racop and his staff at Fiberglass Freaks in Logansport, Indiana are doing gods work. They are the only DC licensed batmobile building shop in the world. The quality and attention to detail make them the foremost experts on building bat dreams! We also take a look at his amazing "bat" toy collection!
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  • @kyleking284
    @kyleking2842 жыл бұрын

    I still can't believe George Barris got this car for only $1 dollar! AMAZING! George Barris is an ABSOLUTE GENIUS he is credited with building many custom TV show and celebrity cars, a lifelong passion indeed!❤🚗⭐

  • @thejerseyj5479
    @thejerseyj547927 күн бұрын

    To drive a Batmobile so well built that it drives like a brand new Lincoln would be a dream come true. Very cool that someone is actually building them that well.

  • @thisolddog2259
    @thisolddog22595 жыл бұрын

    i grew up watching batman and the batmobile is still the greatest custom car ever built

  • @travisgross1559
    @travisgross1559 Жыл бұрын

    Dis dude has no idea how MUCH of a KZread legend of legends he can be

  • @riverrat130
    @riverrat130 Жыл бұрын

    I am a child of the 50's 60's etc. As soon as I seen the Bat Mobile I fell in love and still have that same childhood love for that car.

  • @contactlight8079
    @contactlight80795 жыл бұрын

    This guy seems like a really decent and likable fella..

  • @gerrydooley951

    @gerrydooley951

    2 жыл бұрын

    he is, Mark is a great guy

  • @CAR000qld
    @CAR000qld7 жыл бұрын

    Great looking car. You guys have done so well in replicating the Batmobile.

  • @malamutant65
    @malamutant658 жыл бұрын

    Wow! What a great video. Mark is a dear friend of my family and I (he was my dad's college roommate) and we love visiting the shop and seeing the cars. If you ever are near the shop, stop in and I'm sure he would give a tour to anyone that stops in. Thanks for the video with all the cool and interesting info about the shop!

  • @fernandochavez4312
    @fernandochavez43125 жыл бұрын

    Labor of love. One of our favorite shows to watch!👍

  • @1979cl1
    @1979cl17 жыл бұрын

    You have an awsome business building Batmobiles for a living, watching this video is like touring in person seeing the workd you do and showing all the Batman toys and models are impresive. Keep up the good work!!

  • @ibidesign
    @ibidesign5 жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful work of authentic automotive art!

  • @samsen201
    @samsen2015 жыл бұрын

    Not only an amazing car but truly one amazing person!

  • @stevencampbell5110
    @stevencampbell51104 жыл бұрын

    These iconic cars are beautiful, and I would love to see someone build a Batcave in their shop or have the cave a working shop. Ever since the show came out I've always wanted a Batcave with my own Batmobile.

  • @philmartinez1872
    @philmartinez18722 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the work to keep our childhood alive

  • @Hexaphod
    @Hexaphod5 жыл бұрын

    Another fabulous 'Dream Machine'.

  • @6stringwood
    @6stringwood7 жыл бұрын

    Wow! Outstanding job on this icon Mark. George Barris would be very proud. Thanks for sharing this!

  • @uzyoc
    @uzyoc4 жыл бұрын

    It’s great to have a job that you love ❤️... congratulations!!! 👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸

  • @r.lorenzo2937
    @r.lorenzo29372 жыл бұрын

    Wow… that is so kool. It grew up watching that in action. Loved those memorable times🤩

  • @OctasLP
    @OctasLP5 жыл бұрын

    the best Bat Mobile ever

  • @wurly164
    @wurly1645 жыл бұрын

    Holy fiberglass Batman

  • @FerrariDMC
    @FerrariDMC7 жыл бұрын

    What a cool guy and it looks like a blast working there.

  • @robertcroes5827
    @robertcroes58275 жыл бұрын

    Hey Thanks for sharing MARK! That stuff is really cool!!

  • @DanSmith-cb5vj
    @DanSmith-cb5vj Жыл бұрын

    That was a cool tour. Them cars are built right and they are valuable.

  • @donaldparlettjr3295
    @donaldparlettjr32955 жыл бұрын

    Bucket list car. That was cool.

  • @nelsonmoreno3777
    @nelsonmoreno37776 жыл бұрын

    congratulations. my favorite car.

  • @DrMcBrick
    @DrMcBrick4 жыл бұрын

    This is an awesome evidence and it seems like this guy and shop is a really, honest and genuine group. I love that he has the Batman Shag print on his shelves. So great to see! As a huge Classic Batman fan And classic car collector, I’ve also thought about a Batmobile. I’ll have to check them out! Thanks for sharing!

  • @threeballedtomcat9380
    @threeballedtomcat93805 жыл бұрын

    What a great way to make a living ! You guys are doin' a great job !!

  • @sandyhawkins9279
    @sandyhawkins92799 ай бұрын

    I love your work, truly amazing

  • @lynn1464
    @lynn14645 жыл бұрын

    Cool video thanks for sharing I loved watching the Batman Tv show I grew on it. When it came out in 66 I was three.There was only one real Batman that was Adam West he is sadly missed. Hard to believe he has been gone since 2017

  • @odaiskey
    @odaiskey8 жыл бұрын

    I place no value on cars and if i won a lottery i would be happy with a brand new Honda Civic. However, one car I have always dreamt about is this one and I could not resist buying one. These look beautiful and congratulations on the fine work these people are doing!

  • @pontiacgrandprix733
    @pontiacgrandprix7335 жыл бұрын

    Nice place to work, nice guy to work for, fun car to build

  • @automatedelectronics6062
    @automatedelectronics60622 жыл бұрын

    I remember that the original "lead sled" Batmobile/Futura had a 368 c.i. Turnpike Cruiser V8. The 4 other Batmobiles Barris made were fiberglass, made from molds created from the original. These other Batmobiles were considerably lighter and had 289 or 302 small-block Ford V8's.

  • @JesseHancock6400ba
    @JesseHancock6400ba8 жыл бұрын

    I would love to have the money to get one of these built. This would be such a dream.. ONE day If I get the blessings from above I would love to drive one of these around the block in my neighborhood.

  • @tridaks
    @tridaks2 жыл бұрын

    Super cool cars and business. Love the guy with the cigarette and flammable aerosol! :-)

  • @Yoshi489
    @Yoshi4895 жыл бұрын

    When Batmobile goes out in the rain , Batman and Robin must be drenched.

  • @chrisbcritter6112

    @chrisbcritter6112

    5 жыл бұрын

    It's "Batman," not "Blade Runner!" Never rained in Gotham City in the '60s.

  • @SSmith-fm9kg

    @SSmith-fm9kg

    5 жыл бұрын

    They costumes, and Batmobile interior, are aerosol sprayed with a variant of the Bat Shark Repellent to keep them from getting wet in the rain. See The Batman Movie for details.

  • @michaelmullin3744
    @michaelmullin37446 ай бұрын

    They are amazing

  • @holeechit2093
    @holeechit20935 жыл бұрын

    Definitely on my bucket list

  • @andrewsmith1094
    @andrewsmith10949 жыл бұрын

    Finaly good to see u guys getting some fresh air!

  • @NerdTherapy

    @NerdTherapy

    9 жыл бұрын

    Andrew Smith a'men!

  • @gubblie460
    @gubblie4609 жыл бұрын

    I just started watching this video and its already good! I love your videos!!!

  • @NerdTherapy

    @NerdTherapy

    9 жыл бұрын

    Gubble thank you gubble!

  • @old-rcplane-phart
    @old-rcplane-phart Жыл бұрын

    Look! It's 'Bald-man'!😁👍

  • @orestes720
    @orestes7204 жыл бұрын

    Awesome! Fiberglass Freaks rock!

  • @agostinodibella9939
    @agostinodibella9939 Жыл бұрын

    Truly this guy loves his job!

  • @Zombiedaddyfilms
    @Zombiedaddyfilms9 жыл бұрын

    Awesome as always guys

  • @NerdTherapy

    @NerdTherapy

    9 жыл бұрын

    Thanks erik :)

  • @unboxingrocks
    @unboxingrocks9 жыл бұрын

    Guys, that was an awesome video to watch! Besides it just being "cool", I learned a lot of interesting bat-stuff. :Excellent! :)

  • @NerdTherapy

    @NerdTherapy

    9 жыл бұрын

    Haha well good! The more batman knowledge the better :)

  • @tevinhoward4419
    @tevinhoward44192 жыл бұрын

    The batmobile from the tv series lives on from our hearts which is cause of the great actor Adam West.💖

  • @BRUCEWAYNE7767
    @BRUCEWAYNE77678 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video!!!!

  • @UberLummox
    @UberLummox4 жыл бұрын

    I owned a bodyshop, and this guy's work is very STRAIGHT! He looks like the comic book nerd on The Simpsons but w/a sweet attitude. And by the way, a "Lambo" (Lamboghini) is not "American muscle", it's Italian. Thanks for the video.

  • @SynysterGoose
    @SynysterGoose8 жыл бұрын

    Not all heros wear capes

  • @babayaga1767

    @babayaga1767

    5 жыл бұрын

    dynaguy! what a great loo..... NO CAPES!!!!

  • @brianglade848

    @brianglade848

    5 жыл бұрын

    True,my dad was a hero, he didn't wear a cape, he just had a growth on his back....stunk like Cheetos

  • @RatelHBadger

    @RatelHBadger

    4 жыл бұрын

    There goes my hero, watch him as he goes!

  • @rocknrollrebel1000
    @rocknrollrebel10005 жыл бұрын

    This guy seems so nice

  • @AnthonyBarthelCurbside
    @AnthonyBarthelCurbside2 жыл бұрын

    Good on ya’ shooting during the noisiest possible conditions rendering the audio unlistenable.

  • @gregpmil
    @gregpmil4 жыл бұрын

    Too bad we can't combine our experiences. I'm from Detroit, worked at the Ford Rouge plant, moved to California, lived right up the road from George Barris's garage and showroom in North Hollywood, worked at Burbank Studios and I DID get to meet Cesar Romero. So I imagine the two of us would have a lot of stories to share.

  • @duanemcdonald3895
    @duanemcdonald38954 ай бұрын

    Keep me updated with your family and I lover her you are a wonderful woman and I love you. ❤️ ❤😂🎉😢😮😅😊

  • @driverslqqk7940
    @driverslqqk79405 жыл бұрын

    Great Video !

  • @johnnyhawkins43
    @johnnyhawkins435 жыл бұрын

    I would love to have one!!!!!!!!!

  • @dezmod1644
    @dezmod16442 жыл бұрын

    You can see the joy

  • @Godzukidan
    @Godzukidan5 жыл бұрын

    I would love to have one. Maybe some day.

  • @Awaywrdson
    @Awaywrdson Жыл бұрын

    This is the only TRUE BATMOBILE !! This is # 1 Green Hornets Black Beauty #2 , Steve McQueen's Mustang #3 HANDS DOWN baddest cars in film.

  • @chevyvictor
    @chevyvictor11 ай бұрын

    Totally cool video very informative hi from NZ

  • @alienintoxication09
    @alienintoxication096 жыл бұрын

    Really cool... I got some of original megos... awesome cars and collection.✌👽 Great video👍👍👍

  • @tobycoles2583
    @tobycoles25839 жыл бұрын

    Best youtubers ever

  • @Nitewolf1976
    @Nitewolf19769 жыл бұрын

    This is so Awesome! Thank you for Sharing!!

  • @NerdTherapy

    @NerdTherapy

    9 жыл бұрын

    Np thank you for watching

  • @stephmatthews714
    @stephmatthews7149 жыл бұрын

    I wouldn't dare drive this beauty on the road. Defeats the point of a car I know but no way I'd risk it haha.

  • @cut1986
    @cut19864 жыл бұрын

    What a nice guy!

  • @GateKommand
    @GateKommand5 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant!

  • @Seemsayin
    @Seemsayin5 жыл бұрын

    Mark Racop: Batmobuilder. Or maybe Batmobeelder?

  • @saulfernandez8876
    @saulfernandez88763 жыл бұрын

    really likes his job, nice guy yeah

  • @wesleyalan9179
    @wesleyalan91795 жыл бұрын

    Sick!!

  • @46danz
    @46danz5 жыл бұрын

    Funny if you drove this car about,i imagine it’s instantly recognizable anywhere and by everyone,every age worldwide.

  • @redeyetrucker67
    @redeyetrucker675 жыл бұрын

    The 66 is the coolest, the Tumbler is the baddest. I want both.

  • @michaelglass4701

    @michaelglass4701

    4 жыл бұрын

    redeyetrucker67 , I have a beautiful Metal Model of The 66 Batmobile from the TV show and it lights up 👍

  • @holeechit2093
    @holeechit20935 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much I want one so bad

  • @salramirez7290
    @salramirez72909 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video guys!!!!!!!!👌🏼

  • @NerdTherapy

    @NerdTherapy

    9 жыл бұрын

    Sal Ramirez thank you sal

  • @christinapayne2702
    @christinapayne27025 жыл бұрын

    saw the original when I was little would love to drive one

  • @vassa1972
    @vassa19724 жыл бұрын

    Very cool

  • @JG254
    @JG2549 жыл бұрын

    Very awesome

  • @thephotographicauditor6715
    @thephotographicauditor67157 жыл бұрын

    Columbus, GA Honda motorcycle and Allison boat dealer, the late Tommy Wages, drove the (modified Allison) BatBoat during the shooting of the original Batman movie...just in case you needed that small amount of trivia.

  • @gerrydooley951

    @gerrydooley951

    2 жыл бұрын

    the Batboat was built by Glastron

  • @gerrydooley951

    @gerrydooley951

    2 жыл бұрын

    It was driven by stuntman Hubie Kerns

  • @steveallen7109
    @steveallen7109 Жыл бұрын

    Brilliant - nice guy too

  • @duanemcdonald3895
    @duanemcdonald38954 ай бұрын

    Yes, I love your mom and I love you and miss your love you have always been my favorite and I love you so very deeply and thank God. ❤ I love you. 🌎 ❤😂🎉😢😮😅😊

  • @thebob01
    @thebob013 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful. I want one.

  • @ColonelMarcellus
    @ColonelMarcellus Жыл бұрын

    BATMAN, swinging from a rubber band, BATMAN, eating from a garbage can, BATMAN, screwing every one he can . . . . . It's what we sang back when the campy Batman show was on two evenings per week. (I usually just watched Lost in Space, which was not quite as campy.)

  • @rorymurray256
    @rorymurray256 Жыл бұрын

    My Bucket List C'mon Mega Millions Daddy needs a Batmobile

  • @dennydeckerful
    @dennydeckerful5 жыл бұрын

    They should raffle one of these off. Sell 1000 tickets for $100 each, so that an average fan could try and win .

  • @imperial73

    @imperial73

    5 жыл бұрын

    Its funny you mention raffle. In the movie "It started with a kiss" Debbie Reynolds wins the Futura in a raffle.

  • @tdalb8985

    @tdalb8985

    5 жыл бұрын

    Or 2000 tickets at $50. I'd be in at that.

  • @brianglade848

    @brianglade848

    5 жыл бұрын

    I told my dad to raffle off the growth on his back, in 1977 it smelled like Cheetos

  • @wherethe2riversmeet628

    @wherethe2riversmeet628

    5 жыл бұрын

    The. good model costs over $200k, so they’d have to sell like 2500 tickets.

  • @TheMissouriKid62

    @TheMissouriKid62

    5 жыл бұрын

    Ide buy several tickets

  • @euanstrachan2471
    @euanstrachan24719 жыл бұрын

    Ur my favourite youtube ur keep up the good videos

  • @NerdTherapy

    @NerdTherapy

    9 жыл бұрын

    geek stop thank you for the support :)

  • @covenszn
    @covenszn9 жыл бұрын

    So cool

  • @mrjensee
    @mrjensee7 жыл бұрын

    I wish I could afford one. (sigh). Was wondering where you stuck the speedometer if it has a speedometer? I know the original had it in the center of the steering wheel.

  • @michaelmichaelfordloverman8332
    @michaelmichaelfordloverman83324 жыл бұрын

    Awsome car

  • @johnwow2646
    @johnwow2646 Жыл бұрын

    I've got two of them on order. One for in town and one for up at the cabin.

  • @chriscagle6898
    @chriscagle6898 Жыл бұрын

    I drove the original Batmobile in Houston or Dallas Car Show in the 60's. Jeff

  • @anselford3753
    @anselford37535 жыл бұрын

    My brothers and I would have a field day with the Batmobiles! We grew up on the "60's "Batman" AND "The Green Hornet". By the way, the "60's Batman was my First Contact with Batman.

  • @JuanPerez-yy5hr
    @JuanPerez-yy5hr7 жыл бұрын

    Amazing great car man so good to see someone like you making there dreams to have a car like this Cost?

  • @neilsmith4464
    @neilsmith44645 жыл бұрын

    Interesting video. It's too bad the audio isn't better.

  • @insulman100
    @insulman1005 жыл бұрын

    Barris sold a car for 4.2 million dollars that he bought for 1 dollar not bad

  • @crazycanuck2578

    @crazycanuck2578

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yes he did, it was the original batmobile. You can see the video on Barette Jacksons web page.

  • @chrissteele1362
    @chrissteele13624 жыл бұрын

    Best batmobile!

  • @joaozinhoatrevido07
    @joaozinhoatrevido076 жыл бұрын

    😨Very Nice 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @Ihaveseenthings577
    @Ihaveseenthings5775 жыл бұрын

    Very Nice👽👍

  • @DavidMadeira29
    @DavidMadeira295 жыл бұрын

    "Not the Cadillac Eldorado? Should I throw away my back pack before lunch?!" 🗨🤣🥪🎒💫 "I was a kid too, I'm really missing that red line..." ☎️🚨🔇

  • @FedericoPelayo
    @FedericoPelayo9 жыл бұрын

    Oh my god! AWESOME! Keep it up! I love you guys! And dont thank me, let me thank YOU for taking the time to make these videos without asking for anything back! :)

  • @NerdTherapy

    @NerdTherapy

    9 жыл бұрын

    Federico Pelayo haha well thank you for your kind words how about that? :)

  • @FedericoPelayo

    @FedericoPelayo

    9 жыл бұрын

    See? That's why i love you guys :D

  • @H0TWHEELS
    @H0TWHEELS5 жыл бұрын

    I want one 😀😀😀

  • @rob24974
    @rob249748 жыл бұрын

    BAT TASTIC.......wow

  • @hernangonzalez2522
    @hernangonzalez25222 жыл бұрын

    Congratulancion !!!

  • @captainnice9698
    @captainnice96985 жыл бұрын

    That scene where they show the bat mobile turn 180 degrees is right down the block from 20th Century Fox studios where the series was filmed. That street is in Century City and named Avenue of the Stars. I use to work in Century City and I can't believe the number of buildings that are NOT yet built in 1966, Wow, the city looks empty.

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