Batman Replica Cars
Young or old we all know Batman from movies, cartoons, comic books and rides. Another thing we know well are the hero’s in every day life; firefighters, police, and the men and women of the armed forces. Put them together and what do you have, David Dickson’s replica Batman cars.
Although David’s regular job is with Aquospools.com his hobby is building Batmobiles. So far he has built two replica Batmobiles. One is fashioned after the Batmobile from the 1989 Michael Keaton Batman movie and the other is fashioned after the Tumbler in the Dark Night movie. The first one is an extra long bright red car called the “Crimefighter Extreme”. This one is a tribute to the first responders such as the police, firefighters, and medical staff. The second car looks like a black tank and is called the “Tribute Rumbler”. Dickson has dedicated this one to the men and women of the armed forces.
David is passionate about helping the families of fallen and injured soldiers. He and his father are both veterans. His father was a Gunnery Sargent in the Marine Corps who served in both Korea and Vietnam. David says, “Whether you support the war or not, it is not difficult to recognize the need to support the families of our military.” “It is hard to comprehend the depth of sacrifice the families of our military men and women must endure; from the lost time with their loved ones, to the heartbreak of the ultimate sacrifice.” David does not ask for donations, the Tumbler is “used to promote awareness of the need for our words of appreciation for military families and guide people to donate directly to those military families.”
Both of these cars are street legal and drivable. Cvbizjournal.com gives a little insight into how the Tumbler was built. “The Tribute Rumbler is street legal and 102” wide, which is one-foot narrower than the movie version. Dickson built the chassis from scratch which means welded pieces of pipe. He utilized his grandmother’s 1970 Fleetwood Cadillac for its 472 cubic inch engine then slapped on El Dorado heads for a total of 500 cubic inches. After four and a half years and more than $100,000 in fabrication costs, the Tribute Rumbler screamed to life.”
You and the kids are not going to want to miss these exciting cars. For more information, photos, and videos on these cars go to www.batbuilder.com. He is also on facebook at www.facebook.com/batmobilebuilder. Like the cars? Want to drive your own? David would love to talk to you.
