GEORGE & JONNIE ON THE Origin, Concept & Design of TV's Legendary "Batmobile", which began years earlier as the Lincoln Futura Concept Car, and became the most famous car ever created for Television & Film ! 

The "Batman" TV Series debuted on January 12, 1966, and the "Batmobile" became an instant star helping to power the show to the Top of the Ratings !

These RARE, seldom seen photos, along with this exclusive Interview recorded specifically for our WebSite, truly give an inside-look at one of the most unique vehicles in the History of Motion Pictures & Television.  It has also become one of the most viewed/listened-to Pages on "The Hall Of Fame Legends" Site. 

The Lincoln Futura itself was one of the most beautiful Concept Cars EVER created, and one of my personal favorites of all-time.  But, by its customization, and the subsequent new Media Phenomenon it became, it was transformed into a whole new lifeform that still exists today !

 Almost an entire week's work went into getting the Audio & Visuals put together for this production. This Special Page, like this entire on-line Series, is truly a labor of  love for me, and I constantly strive to bring you only the highest quality, so that all of these Pioneers & Legends can be honored to the fullest.

I've also re-cut the Audio to give you a mini-intro into the Origin of  "Batman" himself, and I sincerely hope you enjoy it.   JK

[SPECIAL NOTE: All photos on this page courtesy of their original owners/copyright holders.]

(Above left: A rare color photo of the "Lincoln Futura" at Ford Headquarters.  Above right:Wm. Schmidt, Mgr. of  the Lincoln Styling Dept., and Benson Ford. The "Lincoln Futura" concept car was handbuilt by Ghia of  Italy, in 1955, at a cost of $250,000.)

(Above left: The original Lincoln Futura Revell Model Kit; Center: Aurora Ad For The Batmobile/Batplane; Above right: The Aurora Batmobile Model Kit)

(Above left: Adam West in the "Batmobile".  Above right:  Jonnie King & singer/friend Vince Perry at work in the St. Louis Batcave, 1966. Photo from my Personal Archive.)

(Above left:  "Jan and Dean Meet Batman"...Album Released March, 1966; Above right: Detective Comics #27...the 1st Apperance of Batman in the May, 1939 Issue ! )