- Corgi 1940's Batmobile Roadster

Yes a 1:18 Corgi is rare and when they start out at $14 and shoot up to $50 I would say it was over priced, but the limited availability of these vehicles and the fact that Corgi is no longer producing these cars has made this an instant colletors item. Corgi 1940's Batmobile Roadster $50 is not cheap but when you cannot find this car anywhere else $50 does not look so bad, as a matter of fact it begins to look like a bargan as the prices are edging toward a $100 a piece.Corgie also produced this car in a limited edition with the Batman molded inside the car.This had a production level of 4000, an even better find. 1940 Batmobile Roadster with Batman Figure Limited 1:18 Corgi, famous for it's 1:43 scale Batman cars with a figure of Batman on the chassie,(Not a fan of that)really steps it up on the few 1:18 models they have produced.With detailed engines and trunk both 1:18 versions far exceed the detailing put in the smaller 1:43 scale cars.If you can get your hands on one of these get it.Get one before they disappear and the price goes through the roof.

The Corgi 1940's Batmobile Roadster use to sell for $20 in 1995 when it was produced. I just paid $80 as of 4/2014. The car itself is Diecast with some plastic parts. It seems very well constructed. It is great to display and will certainly be a conversation piece for those familiar and not so familiar with The Batman! I am happy to have gotten my hands on one of these as they are becoming more scarce to find- especially at a price under $100! I also purchased the 1940's Batmobile Roadster with Batman Figure from Ebay for $129 plus shipping! As a collector- I love both of them! In my opinion- these will enhance any collection! If you can find one- get it!

JUST BEAUTIFUL

Corgi has done a wonderful job re-creating this classic batmobile...A must for any collector...Don't pass this one up.

This is a wonderfully evocative and superbly made model of the evolutionary precursor to the 1989 last real Batmobile.The long nose and truncated tail are synonymous with Batmans choice of conveyance and this model has an excellent V12 engine under its snout and its look great!.The boot is full of Batgear and the car reeks of true Batphobia!.Im very pleased with it.I also managed recently to buy TWO of the ltd edition ones with Batman in the driving seat,neither models appear to have ever been removed from their protective plastic covers and even the boxes outer slipcases are completely unmarked!,im keeping them in the same unspoilt condition as the other ones,they aren't toys after all!.