Lincoln Futura Rendering by William M. Schmidt, 1952
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The Lincoln Futura, seen here in a rendering by designer William Schmidt, brought excitement to auto shows in 1955. The concept car boasted push-button transmission controls, a 300-horsepower V-8 engine, and a double-dome canopy roof. Hollywood customizer George Barris bought the Futura from Ford in 1959. Later, Barris turned it into the Batmobile for the 1966-1968 Batman television series.
The Lincoln Futura, seen here in a rendering by designer William Schmidt, brought excitement to auto shows in 1955. The concept car boasted push-button transmission controls, a 300-horsepower V-8 engine, and a double-dome canopy roof. Hollywood customizer George Barris bought the Futura from Ford in 1959. Later, Barris turned it into the Batmobile for the 1966-1968 Batman television series.
Artifact
Rendering (Drawing)
Date Made
1952
Keywords
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
84.1.1672.13
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Cardboard
Gouache (Paint)
Technique
Rendering (Drawing techniques)
Drawing (Image-making)
Airbrushing
Matting (Supporting)
Color
Blue
Red
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 24.5 in
Width: 39 in
Inscriptions
Futura / Wm. M. Schmidt
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