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- Lincoln Futura Concept Car and Designer William M. Schmidt at the Chicago Auto Show, 1955 - The Lincoln Futura, designed by William M. Schmidt, was a sensation at 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 in 1959 and, a few years later, turned it into the Batmobile for the 1966-1968 <em>Batman</em> television series.
- January 07, 1955
- Collections - Artifact
Lincoln Futura Concept Car and Designer William M. Schmidt at the Chicago Auto Show, 1955
The Lincoln Futura, designed by William M. Schmidt, was a sensation at 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 in 1959 and, a few years later, turned it into the Batmobile for the 1966-1968 Batman television series.
- Designers John Najjar and William Schmidt, Ford Motor Company, 1955 - Designers John Najjar (left) and William Schmidt (right) both contributed to memorable and exciting automobiles during their time at Ford Motor Company. Najjar oversaw design of the 1962 Ford Mustang I experimental sports car. Schmidt designed the 1955 Lincoln Futura concept car, which found a second life as the basis for the Batmobile in the 1966-1968 <em>Batman</em> television series.
- 1955
- Collections - Artifact
Designers John Najjar and William Schmidt, Ford Motor Company, 1955
Designers John Najjar (left) and William Schmidt (right) both contributed to memorable and exciting automobiles during their time at Ford Motor Company. Najjar oversaw design of the 1962 Ford Mustang I experimental sports car. Schmidt designed the 1955 Lincoln Futura concept car, which found a second life as the basis for the Batmobile in the 1966-1968 Batman television series.
- Lincoln Futura Concept Car and Designer William M. Schmidt at the Chicago Auto Show, 1955 - The Lincoln Futura, designed by William M. Schmidt, was a sensation at 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 in 1959 and, a few years later, turned it into the Batmobile for the 1966-1968 <em>Batman</em> television series.
- January 07, 1955
- Collections - Artifact
Lincoln Futura Concept Car and Designer William M. Schmidt at the Chicago Auto Show, 1955
The Lincoln Futura, designed by William M. Schmidt, was a sensation at 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 in 1959 and, a few years later, turned it into the Batmobile for the 1966-1968 Batman television series.