Mark Racop was one year old when the series Batman premiered on television in January of 1966. The next year, the toddler vowed to build his own Batmobile. And he did, at age 17. But Racop didn't stop there- he kept building more Batmobiles until he established himself as the Batmobile guy, building replicas of the 1966 Batmobile for a living! His crew, Fiberglass Freaks work out of a secret "Batcave" location in Logansport, Indiana.

Racop says that his occupation is more than just a job, it’s a mission. “I’ve been studying this car since I was two-years-old.  I have over 5,000 photos, all 120 episodes on tape, and lots of video of the Barris cars in my archives.  Yeah, you could say that I’m a little obsessed!” Racop says, laughing.

Racop has received official sanction for his fully-loaded, fully-drivable replicas. D.C. Comics has now licensed his company to manufacture official Batmobile replicas.

“Most of our customers are in their late 40's or 50's,” Racop said.  “The kids are out of the house, they have come into some money, and it’s time to do something fun. They either like the 1966 Batman, or just loved the 1966 Batmobile.  Either way, every guy between the ages of 40 to 60would love to have this car.  This was their childhood dream car, just as it was for me. Some want a Batmobile to show off while picking up their kids from school.  Others use them for charity events.  Some have private collections, and others drive it nearly every day.” “I say this with all humility: we’ve been very blessed with a very talented crew, and to receive this license from DC Comics is an absolute honor.”

Racop's Batmobiles feature gadgets seen in the TV series, such as the Batbeam, a flashing red beacon light, a polished aluminum roll-top dashboard, electric actuators for the hood and trunk, a green flashing radar Detect-a-scope, and "rocket" exhaust pipes that spew two-foot flames! An authentic 1966 Batmobile replica will set you back $149,999. For that price, you'll have the coolest car anyone around has ever encountered. Find out all about them at Racop's website, Fiberglass Freaks. Phone inquiries can be made at 574-722-3237. Oh, you wanted to see some pictures? Feast your eyes!

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