From The Pages Of DC Comics 1940`s Batmobile™ A Darker, More Serious Batmobile Any of us who remember the Batman that emerged from DCs Detective Comics in the late 1930s know that he was not the campy jokester of the mid-1960s. Batman was all about striking fear into the hearts of evildoers. And his car was part of the message. Turbocharged with 4-on-the-floor, it made a sleek, menacing silhouette as Batman charged through Gotham chasing criminals. For 60 years the debate has raged as to what car this Batmobile was based on. Obviously it was not copied from any one car but had elements of many. For years, the 1940 Ford and Chevrolet had been credited as its inspiration. But after careful study, we think the 1940 DeSoto was the closest, with its flatter grille and headlights incorporated into the fender. Features • 7" Long • Scale 1:24 • Opening Doors • Precision Die-cast Replica • Full Length Batman Molded into the Bottom • Detailed Interior Includes Bat Design on the Seats and Steering Wheel