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- Lincoln Futura Rendering by William M. Schmidt, 1952 - 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 <EM>Batman</EM> television series.
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Lincoln Futura Rendering by William M. Schmidt, 1952
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.