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A_Spidey_Fan wrote:
I have absoulutly no idea if the 2009 Corvette ZR1 really exists or is going to exist, or if it's a made up car from Hot Wheels, but regardless, I do think it would do well for a Batmobile.
It's real. A 620hp, 595 lb/ft of torque, 200+mph monster slated to be the most powerful car created by General Motors. You can read more about it here: http://www.gizmag.com/chevrolet-corvette-zr1/8556/
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Posted on 02-05-2008 13:27 |
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For those looking for a 1:64 scale 1949 Mercury Coupe to use as a custom Batmobile(Either as the 1949 Batman And Robin movie verison, or the JSA: Unholy 3 Batmobile), at Wal-mart recently, I saw that for the Motor Max American Graffiti line, that there is now a black verison with some flames on the front of the car. Before, I mentioned that there was a red verison for the 1:64 scale from the American Graffiti line, but now there is a black one too. Just thought I point this out. |
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Posted on 02-05-2008 14:16 |
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For those interested in 1/43 . . .
There USED to several diecast 49 Merc coupes.
I'd also recommend that one looks into the Studebaker from the SAME period (the one designed by Raymond Lowey):
http://ashevillediecast.com/cart.php?target=product&product_id=21369&substring=studebaker
http://ashevillediecast.com/cart.php?target=product&product_id=21332&substring=studebaker
(1/43 and 1/18 scales-> same car)
Edit: The nose of the Studebaker is SCREAMING for a Batmask . . .
Now . . . side fins or large center fin . . .
Sum Nox!
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Posted on 02-05-2008 14:23 |
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Also . . .
For those interested in the post-quake "sleek sports car" Batmobile . . .
http://www.batmobilehistory.com/2000-batmobile.php
A need base would be the Shelby Cobra Daytona!
1/43:
http://www.ashevillediecast.com/cart.php?target=product&product_id=21364&category_id=483
1/18:
http://ashevillediecast.com/cart.php?target=product&product_id=22521&substring=cobra
It looks VERY similar to some of the drawings of that Batmobile. I'd swear they used a model of the Cobra Daytona when drawing.
Sum Nox!
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Posted on 02-05-2008 23:06 |
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You know MacWage, judging from the pictures, I think you are right in regards to the post Earthquake Batmobile being a Shelby Cobra Daytona. |
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Posted on 03-05-2008 09:41 |
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A_Spidey_Fan wrote:
You know MacWage, judging from the pictures, I think you are right in regards to the post Earthquake Batmobile being a Shelby Cobra Daytona.
Personally, I thiink it varies quite a bit.
I suspect (unconfirmed) that it began as a Shelby Cobra Daytona derivative (modified rear?) and ended as a Viper Daytona. In between, it mutated between a jaguar E or D/XKSS, a Ferrari, and numerous similar profile cars of the late 50s to mid 60s, depending on the artist.
Sometimes, the rear "cut out" is there. Other times, it looks like it tapers into a tail.
As Spencer1984 is the expert on these matters (and my own comic collection is WAY too small for specific direct comparisons), I'll bend to his opinion on the matter.
http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/car/2/AC-Cobra-Daytona-Coupe.html
http://www.conceptcarz.com/vehicle/z9466/Shelby_Cobra_Daytona_427_Super_Coupe_Type_65_CSB_3054.aspx
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Posted on 05-05-2008 18:36 |
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I wish I had a more definitive answer for this one, but MacWage is right - the design is more a combination of cars than any one specific base car. The thing that looks most like the Cobra is the grille/headlight treatment, but this was typical of the era...Ferrari, Jaguar, Porsche, and even the C1 Corvette used similar designs.
Some artists did nail it down, most notably the ones that used a Viper coupe as the base car.
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I discovered this amazing car a few weeks ago and it has since become my all-time favorite (real) vehicle. If this car doesn't scream Batmobile, I don't know what does. It's a 1936 Delahaye Type 135 Competition Coupe - it's extremely rare, so I'd be surprised if anyone else has even heard of it.
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Check the pics out at: http://www.conceptcarz.com/vehicle/z9205/Delahaye_Type_135.aspx
The characteristic fluidly streamlined body, and enclosed wheels give the entire Delahaye line the illusion of levitation (yes, hovering). Not to mention, this car was capable of 100-110 mph and won many a Grand Prix. Otherworldly and fast - worthy of the Dark Knight's reputation.
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Posted on 23-05-2008 08:19 |
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Yep,
That is one of the VERY cool Delahaye and Bugatti classics of streamline design.
The Delahaye 135 was the basis/inspiration of the Chrysler Atlantic of a decade ago.
http://www.concep...ntic.aspx
I LOVE the looks of BOTH of them.
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Dude, I really like the Atlantic! Too bad they didn't mass produce it. Anywho, in keeping with the art deco theme, I've found two other cars that would work nicely in combination.
The front end of the 1938 Phantom Corsair at:
http://www.conceptcarz.com/vehicle/z14381/Phantom_Corsair.aspx
With the back end of the 1935 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Jonckheere Coupe at:
http://www.supercars.net/Gallery?cmd=viewCarGallery&carID=4054&pgID=1
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Posted on 29-05-2008 08:46 |
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The Phantom Corsair was designed to be a limited and highly exclusive run. It was created by Rustry Heinz, the heir of the Heinz company. Unfortunately (in many ways), he died in a crash (forgot if it was a car or plane) after one was made.
The Corsair was built from a Cord 810/812.
I actually HAVE a diecast of one in 1/43. It is my most expensive diecast, purchased at $75. I've been told it is worth more than that now . . .
-Hot Wheels made a run of them in "1/64" (Inaccurate proportions) a few years ago, but I haven't seen them in a LONG time.
It makes a GREAT Bamobile, unmolested, unmasked, and unfinned . . .
I usually display it with my Batmobiles.
Sum Nox!
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