George Barris connection to Caped Crusader Batmobile

[BatToys]

The Batmobile in the new Batman animated Cape Crusader I read is based on George Barris' The Car. So a connection to the 1966 Batmobile.

I've been enjoying the new Batman cartoon. More 1940s film noir with slightly more freedom from censorship.

[Yellow Oval]

The Car a.k.a. Bruce the Shark Gets Wheels! What a terrible film that was. Aside from the beautiful southwestern California desert scenery that I always love seeing, that movie absolutely amazed me in how a rural county sheriff's office could have more officers and cruisers than the entire LAPD!

I wonder if The Car's date at the Hollywood movie premiere was Christine?

I do have to say that for subtleness I think Batman's 1970 two-door sports sedan with the black bat-head on the hood really cut the mustard.

https://www.batmobilehistory.com/1970-batmobile.php

[AndyFish]

Ah that movie is a guilty pleasure! And it's got James Brolin in it who is tied to the Batman TV show for some small rolls. I think it was filmed in Utah, but yeah the scenery was gorgeous and the car was pretty sharp.

[BiffPow]

that movie absolutely amazed me in how a rural county sheriff's office could have more officers and cruisers than the entire LAPD!

Maybe LA had defunded the police.

[Yellow Oval]

So true, Biff! Actually, as for film location, Andy is correct. The movie was filmed all across southwestern Utah. Absolutely beautiful terrain.