It is music to the ears of all Batman fans as a 1985 Batmobile Replica built in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, went up for sale on AutoHunter. Assembled in 2019, the custom-built superhero vehicle had the 1985 Chevrolet Corvette's foundation with a completely customized and modified design with a revised front fascia, an entirely reworked jet booster-inspired rear end, tailfins, and new glass. The Batmobile is boosted by a General Motors L98 350ci V8 paired with a four-speed automatic transmission. The vehicle is well maintained as the powertrain had recently received service to the fuel injection, cooling system, fluids, and battery.
The Batmobile’s Restoration
Built around the underpinnings of a C4 1985 Chevrolet Corvette, the 1966 Batmobile replica is by a restoration garage in Riverhead, New York, named Batrodz LLC, which specializes in custom hot rods. The bodywork features rounded glass panels surrounding the cockpit, fender flares, a custom nose, and tailfins.
Resprayed anew in 2019 were the glossy black and characteristic neon orange paint over the rust-free body of the car, and the funky and thrilling features of the vehicle include a jet booster-inspired rear end with dual parachutes, power-operated hood and trunk, functional doors, and a replacement exhaust system. The vehicle sports five-spoke polished aluminum wheels in brand new tires.
A Well-Maintained Engine And Blistering Performance
The L98 350ci V8 engine delivers 230 hp and received Batmobile-themed accents. The vehicle is in top condition, with the last service carried out in late 2020. The car sports some brand-new parts such as a rear-mounted aluminum 16-gallon fuel tank. The engine sends power to the rear wheels through a four-speed automatic transmission.
The Batman Aesthetic Of The Iconic Vehicle
The vehicle retains Corvette-derived equipment in the two-seat interior. The black vinyl bucket seats match the dash, door panels, and carpeting. The vehicle received some cosmetic upgrades to imitate the iconic vehicle. The Batmobile look gets enhanced thanks to an inoperable accessory phone in an eye-catching neon orange shade, steering logo, and a series of dash-mounted lights and buttons for the visual appeal of the fans of the vintage vehicle. It also sports features such as a newer Pioneer AM/FM/CD head unit, a center console with storage, and a diamond plate dress-up panel at the passenger side.
It has a plethora of instrumentation such as a 6k-rpm tachometer and gauges for fuel level, coolant temperature, oil pressure, and voltage, and a digital cluster with an ‘85 mph’ speedometer. Although actual mileage on the chassis is unknown, the five-digit mechanical odometer reads 69k miles.
The seller has had the vehicle for about three years and commends it as a solid driving and running example, retaining a largely original Corvette interior customized in accessories inspired by the TV show. The vehicle currently has a bid of $28,000. Replete with a black vinyl interior and finished in black with orange paint, this Batmobile C4 Corvette also offers the service records, a clear Pennsylvania title in the seller’s name, and a CARFAX report along with the Batmobile itself.
Source: Auto Hunter, CNN