All Corgi 267 Batmobiles were made at the Mettoy plant Swansea South Wales UK. The first Corgi 267 Batmobile was first produced in October 1966, it was painted matt black and had wheels with red bats on gold hubs. It is known as the 'red-hubs' Batmobile and was produced for about 6 months. The next version was identical to the 1st except that it was gloss black in appearance (same box and accessories).  Shortly after this Corgi designed the Batboat (Corgi no. 107); this was on a trailer that was supposed to attach to the rear of the Batmobile. Immediately there was a snag as there was no way to attach the trailer to the back of the car. To get around this Corgi quickly made a black plastic trailer coupling that pushed on over the Batmobile's exhaust, these plastic trailer couplings are now very very rare as they more often got broken or lost.

 

Batmobile from the 1966 TV series

Corgi realised that they needed a more permanent way of attaching the boat to the car and developed the tow-hook Batmobile. This was another version and subsequent Batmobile variants were fitted with a tow hook.  For the 1973 Corgi stopped using rubber tyres and swapped to hard plastic smooth sided Whizzwheels on chrome 8 spoked hubs. The introduction of the Whizzwheels also meant the modification of the rear suspension however the front suspension not change. Another casualty of these wheels was the jet turbine flame from this point on it didn't go in and out. Another version only differed by having different tyres they showed tread on the side walls. The 1976 version had different 12 spoke chrome hubs with tyres they showed tread on the side walls.  Also it had a raised inscription on the base saying: " BATMOBILE" and "National Periodicals Publications, Inc". Corgi went on to make a wide-wheeled version until 1981.
Typically Batmobiles could be found with the common blue screens but they were also made with clear screens and purple !!!

So below is my interpretation of all versions that I know about, I've described all the variations. Basically, there were 14 versions of main body styles (molding variations, wheels and tyres, tow hook...). With all these other factors (paint color body, windshield & dashboard color, bat stickers) I consider that there were 25 variations. Corgi made roughly 4 million of these cars over the years and they probably had bins of certain types of older parts still on hand when newer parts were being manufactured. There's probably a number of crossover combinations possible. I'm convinced that Corgi had bins of older parts laying around that were manufactured at different times and eventually assembled into a Batmobile. Early Corgi cars were transported around the factory in steel trays and packed in tight, metal-to-metal - small dings and rubs were normal. Also, they were spray painted by hand!!!! Following, the evolution of the Corgi Batmobile versions :

1966 "Matte Black" Version Body Style 1

Distinguishing features of the original style Corgi Batmobiles include : hollow or recessed nostrils in the bat nose, rubber tyres and gold wheel hubs with red bats, a "BATMOBILE" label on the underside of the car, a turbine exhaust nozzle, a pulsating exhaust flame, longer tail fin tips and recessed taillights. In later versions, eventually each one of these features changed.

The Car: This was the first version of Corgi Batmobile. It featured gold wheel hubs with red bats, rubber tyres, pulsating exhaust flame, no tow hook, and was the only version painted matte black. As far as the body style is concerned, it is the most detailed. The defining features of the body style are the fully recessed tail lights and longer tips on the tail fins. Also, near the front of the hood, both of the "nostrils" on the bat nose were recessed. Batman was molded in grey and although not painted with precision, Batman and Robin were painted more carefully than they were later in the 70s and 80s. The reason for the matte black, I believe, is that early on in the production of the "Batman" TV series, the original Batmobile was only painted in black primer or matte black. But by the time they actually began filming, the car had been painted gloss black which leads to the next variation.

The Box: 1966 fold-out display box. Is is the box that most people seem to want. It has the nicest graphics on it and the inner fold-out forms a nice display for the car (which will leave your car vulnerable to collecting dust if it's not protected inside a larger display case). This box included a small envelope containing an instruction sheet (printed in light purple and black) which also had an application for the Corgi Model Club on the reverse side. The envelope also contained a small leaflet which described features of the the Corgi Batmobile. It also had an adhesive "Batman" sticker which Corgi referred to as an "owner's badge" (shown being worn on a lapel). Finally, the envelope contained a sprue of 12 red missiles for the Batmobile to launch. Some people say that yellow missiles were also sold with this car originally.

1966 "Gloss Black" Version Body Style 1

Distinguishing features of the original style Corgi Batmobiles include : hollow or recessed nostrils in the bat nose, rubber tyres and gold wheel hubs with red bats, a "BATMOBILE" label on the underside of the car, a turbine exhaust nozzle, a pulsating exhaust flame, longer tail fin tips and recessed taillights. In later versions, eventually each one of these features changed.

The Car: This version is identical to the original matte black version, but is glossy black. All Corgi Batmobiles from this point on were painted glossy black.

The Box: 1966 fold-out display box. This is the box that most people seem to want. It has the nicest graphics on it and the inner fold-out forms a nice display for the car (which will leave your car vulnerable to collecting dust if it's not protected inside a larger display case). This box included a small envelope containing an instruction sheet (printed in light purple and black) which also had an application for the Corgi Model Club on the reverse side. The envelope also contained a small leaflet which described features of the the Corgi Batmobile. It also had an adhesive "Batman" sticker which Corgi referred to as an "owner's badge" (shown being worn on a lapel). Finaly, the envelope contained a sprue of 12 red missiles for the Batmobile to launch. Some people say that yellow missiles were also sold with this car originally.

1967 "No Tow Hook" Version Body Style 2

The distinguishing features of this version include a filled-in right nostril on the bat nose and taillights that are half-filled in, longer tail fin tips.

The Car: I'm guessing on the year this version appeared. This version represents the first change to the actual body molding. That this is not a very common version. At first, it appears identical to the 1966 version (bat hubs, pulsating exhaust, etc.), but the body molding was changed in the area of the bat nose and tail lights. The more obvious change is that the recess for the tail lights was not as deep as before (but it also was not filled in completely as it was in the next version). Less obvious is the fact that the right "nostril" was filled in although the left nostril was still recessed. No doubt this was a mistake and probably explains why this version is not that common. This version is often mistakenly passed off as a "1966" or "first issue" and it seems like folks always want to display this on a fold out box. But, in reality, this is not a first issue. They are strictly the same version but with the Tow Hook in 1969-70 !!!

1967 "Tow Hook" Version Body Style 3

Distinguishing features of the original style Corgi Batmobiles include : hollow or recessed nostrils in the bat nose, rubber tyres and gold wheel hubs with red bats, a "BATMOBILE" label on the underside of the car, a turbine exhaust nozzle, a pulsating exhaust flame, longer tail fin tips and recessed taillights. In later versions, eventually each one of these features changed.

The Car: In the fall of 1966, the "Batman" motion picture was released which featured the Batboat. Therefore, Corgi created a Batboat for their Batmobile and a trailer for the Batmobile to pull the Batboat on. They didn't explain how the physics of towing a boat behind the jet exhaust was overcome. But the real downside to this and the second change Corgi made to their Batmobile (in a long series of changes mostly for the worst) was that Corgi soon gave the Batmobile and ALL subsequent versions of Corgi Batmobiles a tow hook molded onto the jet turbine exhaust. The first version Batmobile to feature this integral towhook was identical to the original matte black version except for gloss paint and the tow hook. Batman was often molded in a light blue with this version but the older light grey Batman is also a possibility. This version MAY have actually been available in 1966 (I don't know for sure), but it wasn't featured until Corgi's 1967 catalog. So I call it the 1967 version.

The Boxes: 1966 fold-out display box. This is the box that most people seem to want. It has the nicest graphics on it and the inner fold-out forms a nice display for the car (which will leave your car vulnerable to collecting dust if it's not protected inside a larger display case). This box included a small envelope containing an instruction sheet (printed in light purple and black) which also had an application for the Corgi Model Club on the reverse side. The envelope also contained a small leaflet which described features of the the Corgi Batmobile. It also had an adhesive "Batman" sticker which Corgi referred to as an "owner's badge" (shown being worn on a lapel). Finally, the envelope contained a sprue of 12 red missiles for the Batmobile to launch. Some people says that yellow missiles were also sold with this car originally. Also the 1970 window box. Although this box itself shows a 1966 copyright, I call this a 1970 box because it almost certainly came out at the same time as the second version Gift Set 3 box which has a 1970 copyright on it. Both of these boxes show a similar revised color scheme and new style Corgi logo. Although I suspect a lot of Batmobiles were sold in this box, it is fairly rare now as people apparently didn't like saving it as much as the older fold-out display type. The rear of this box shows a picture of Batman apparently about to be run over by a Batmobile speeding out of the Batcave. An advantage of this box and all other window boxes is that it displays your car and protects it from dust. This box included the same envelope, purple & black instructions, feature leaflet, "Batman" badge, and red missiles as the earlier versions.

1970 "Tow Hook" Version Body Style 4

The distinguishing features of this version include a filled-in right nostril on the bat nose and taillights that are half-filled in, longer tail fin tips.

The Car: I'm guessing on the year this version appeared. Previously, the paint and tow hook had been changed, but this version represents the first change to the actual body molding. That this is not a very common version. At first, it appears identical to the 1967 version (bat hubs, pulsating exhaust, etc.), but the body molding was changed in the area of the bat nose and tail lights. The more obvious change is that the recess for the tail lights was not as deep as before (but it also was not filled in completely as it was in the next version). Less obvious is the fact that the right "nostril" was filled in although the left nostril was still recessed. No doubt this was a mistake and probably explains why this version is not that common. This version is often mistakenly passed off as a "1967" and it seems like folks always want to display this on a fold out box. But, in reality, this is not a "1967".

The Box: 1970 window box. Although this box itself shows a 1966 copyright, I call this a 1970 box because it almost certainly came out at the same time as the second version Gift Set 3 box which has a 1970 copyright on it. Both of these boxes show a similar revised color scheme and new style Corgi logo. Although I suspect a lot of Batmobiles were sold in this box, it is fairly rare now as people apparently didn't like saving it as much as the older fold-out display type. The rear of this box shows a picture of Batman apparently about to be run over by a Batmobile speeding out of the Batcave. An advantage of this box and all other window boxes is that it displays your car and protects it from dust. This box included the same envelope, purple & black instructions, feature leaflet, "Batman" badge, and red missiles as the earlier versions.

1972 "Final Bat Hub" Version Body Style 5

The distinguishing features of this version include a filled-in nostrils on the bat nose and taillights that are also completely filled in, the tail fin tips were shorter than on earlier versions.

The Car: I don't know when or for how long this final bat hub version was issued. I'm calling it the "1972" version because it almost certainly was sold in 1972 just prior to the 1973 version. But it may have been available earlier than 1972. But I don't think it was much earlier than 1972 because if it were available earlier, I think it would be more common. This car still featured bat hubs and a pulsating exhaust and it had essentially the same lower body molding as all previous versions. But in Corgi's continued efforts to lessen the detail in its Batmobiles, the upper body molding differed from it predecessors by having the tail lights completely filled in and the tips of the tail light fins were shorter than on earlier versions. This helped solve the problem of the tips bending and breaking off. Both nostrils on the front of the car were also filled in from this point on.

The Box: 1970 Window box. Although this box itself shows a 1966 copyright, I call this a 1970 box because it almost certainly came out at the same time as the second version Gift Set 3 box which has a 1970 copyright on it. Both of these boxes show a similar revised color scheme and new style Corgi logo. Although I suspect a lot of Batmobiles were sold in this box, it is fairly rare now as people apparently didn't like saving it as much as the older fold-out display type. The rear of this box shows a picture of Batman apparently about to be run over by a Batmobile speeding out of the Batcave. An advantage of this box and all other window boxes is that it displays your car and protects it from dust. This box included the same envelope, purple & black instructions, feature leaflet, "Batman" badge, and red missiles as the earlier versions.

1973 "Red Tyres" Version 1 Body Style 6

The distinguishing features of this version include hollow or recessed nostrils in the bat nose, longer tail fin tips and recessed taillights, whizzwheels (8 spokes & balde tyres) and a non-moving exhaust flame. Every red whizzwheel Batmobile I have seen had short tailfins and filled-in taillights. At one time, I saw an auction for a red whizzwheel Batmobile that had long tailfin tips and seemed to have recessed taillights. The photo showing the underside of the car looked as though the rivets had not been tampered with. If this was indeed an untampered-with Corgi Batmobile, then it would be a whole other body style and variation. The body would differ from short tailfin cars and it would probably differ from the bathub versions by having the axle posts spaced differently. It would actually also seemingly contradict the pattern of evolution suggested by the "1972 Final Bat Hub Version". However, since I have not been able to personally examine any red whizzwheel car with long fin tips, I'm not counting it as a legitimate version.

The Car: In about 1973, for reasons which I don't understand (but I've heard it was a production mistake Corgi liked and decided to keep for a while), Corgi produced a Batmobile with red hard plastic tyres.

1973 "Red Tyres" Version 2 Body Style 7

The distinguishing features of this version include a filled-in nostrils on the bat nose, taillights that are also completely filled in, whizzwheels (8 spokes & balde tyres) and a non-moving exhaust flame, the tail fin tips were shorter than on earlier versions.

The Car: In about 1973, for reasons which I don't understand (but I've heard it was a production mistake Corgi liked and decided to keep for a while), Corgi produced a Batmobile with red hard plastic tyres. These were actually whizzwheels on a thin, flexible axle so the car would roll very freely. Unfortunately, this meant the pulsating exhaust flame was eliminated. Also, the spacing of the axle posts was closer together to accommodate the thinner axle and the molding for the plastic seats and suspension changed to account for the thinner axles (first picture) and non-pulsating exhaust flame (but these latter two changes are not visible from an external perspective).
Batman seems to have been typically light blue but I've seen some grey Batmen in this version as well. This version has the reputation of being the most scarce. I'm not sure that's true because some of the other variants are pretty hard to find. But (even though I don't like the red tyres) this version is a must have for your "complete" collection.

The Box: 1970 window box. See description above. The red tyre Batmobile definitely came in the 1970 style box. The instruction sheet for this car was printed with red and black and did not show a pulsating exhaust flame (because the exhaust did not pulsate any more). The separate feature leaflet was eliminated but its text was printed on the instruction sheet.
1973 window box (possibly - I'm not sure). I've seen some red tyre Batmobiles auctioned off on eBay in the 1973 box, but I don't know if the red tyre car was ever originally sold in this box or not. The car and box both date from about 1973, so it could be OK.

1973 Version 1 Body Style 8

The distinguishing features of this version include a filled-in nostrils on the bat nose, taillights that are also completely filled in, whizzwheels (8 spokes & balde tyres) and a non-moving exhaust flame, the tail fin tips were shorter than on earlier versions.

The Car: This version is structurally identical to the red tyre version. It differed only in the color of its tyres (they're black) and it came in a different box with yellow missiles instead of red. This was the last version to feature the sort of aqua colored windshield that had been featured since the original Corgi Batmobile. From about this point on, Batman was molded in a darker blue (as opposed to light blue or grey) and he and Robin were painted less carefully than in previous versions. Among Batmobiles sold on eBay and described as "MIB" (mint in box) these days, this seems to be the most common version available with its original box.

The Box: 1973 window box. The rear of this box showed a couple of pictures of a James Bond Moon Buggy and Aston Martin DB5. This box contained an instruction envelope, "Batman" owner's badge, and sprue of 12 yellow missiles. Curiously, the instruction sheet was a cheap black and white photocopy of the original 1966 (purple and black) instruction sheet which showed a pulsating exhaust. If Corgi wanted to be cheap, it would have made more sense to have included a black and white photocopy of the instructions for the red tyre Batmobile since it did not show a pulsating exhaust.

1973 "Clear Canopy" Version 1 Body Style 8

The distinguishing features of this version include a filled-in nostrils on the bat nose, taillights that are also completely filled in, whizzwheels (8 spokes & balde tyres) and a non-moving exhaust flame, the tail fin tips were shorter than on earlier versions.

1973 Version 2 Body Style 9 

The distinguishing features of this version include a filled-in nostrils on the bat nose, taillights that are also completely filled in, whizzwheels (8 spokes & notch tyres), a non-moving exhaust flame and new tyres, the tail fin tips were shorter than on earlier versions.

The Car : The aerial is grey like 1976 models.

1973 "Clear Canopy" Version 2 Body Style 9

The distinguishing features of this version include a filled-in nostrils on the bat nose, taillights that are also completely filled in, whizzwheels (8 spokes & notch tyres), a non-moving exhaust flame and new tyres, the tail fin tips were shorter than on earlier versions.

The Car: This version is identical to the standard 1973 version except for a clear canopy (or windshield). It's not extremely hard to find but is less common than the blue canopy 1973 version.

The Box: 1973 window box and probably the 1973 GS 3 box.

1973 "1976 Whizzwheels" Version Body Style 10

The distinguishing features of this version include a filled-in nostrils on the bat nose, taillights that are also completely filled in, news whizzwheels (12 spokes & notch tyres) and a non-moving exhaust flame, the tail fin tips were shorter than on earlier versions.

The Car: This version is identical to the standard 1973 version but has (what I call) the 1976 style whizzwheels.

The Box : That it came in a 1976 style window box.

1973 "1976 Whizzwheels & Clear Canopy" Version Body Style 10

The distinguishing features of this version include a filled-in nostrils on the bat nose, taillights that are also completely filled in, news whizzwheels (12 spokes & notch tyres) and a non-moving exhaust flame, the tail fin tips were shorter than on earlier versions.

The Car: This version is identical to the standard 1973 version except for a clear canopy (or windshield) and 1976 style whizzwheels.

The Box: Unknown. The 1973 or 1976 GS 3 and 267 window boxes are all possibilities for both of these versions.

1976 Version Body Style 11

The distinguishing features of this version include a filled-in nostrils on the bat nose, taillights that are also completely filled in, whizzwheels (12 spokes & notch tyres), a non-moving exhaust flame, the tail fin tips were shorter than on earlier versions and the Batmobile label on the underside of the car was revised to include a copyright stamp for National Periodical Publications. More light blue as opposed to aqua color canopy (or windshield) 1976 saw the introduction of a Batcopter and the second version Batboat, the figure of ROBIN was NOT on the seat of mobile from this version (don't trust pictures !!!)...The Gift Set 40 included all three vehicles.

The Car: This version is similar to the 1973 version but differs in a few ways. The 1976 whizzwheel version featured a different tyre tread and different style hub than the 1973 version. Also, the windshield was more light blue as opposed to aqua. The lower body molding differed from earlier versions with replacement of the word "Batmobile" with a rectangular copyright molding that says "Batmobile" and "National Periodicals Publications, Inc." near the turbine exhaust. For the Batmobile collector, I think you should have either a 1973 version or a 1976 version to round out your collection.

The Box: 1976 window style box. The backside of this box showed a photo of the actual Corgi Batmobile. By this time, Corgi apparently decided it was too expensive to include the instruction envelope, etc. So the instructions were printed on the box. It included a sprue of 12 yellow missiles.

1976 Version "Orange Headlights" Body Style 11

The distinguishing features of this version include a filled-in nostrils on the bat nose, taillights that are also completely filled in, whizzwheels (12 spokes & notch tyres), a non-moving exhaust flame, the tail fin tips were shorter than on earlier versions and the Batmobile label on the underside of the car was revised to include a copyright stamp for National Periodical Publications.

The Car: This version is similar to the 1973 version but differs in a few ways. The 1976 whizzwheel version featured a different tyre tread and different style hub than the 1973 version. Also, the windshield was more light blue as opposed to aqua. The lower body molding differed from earlier versions with replacement of the word "Batmobile" with a rectangular copyright molding that says "Batmobile" and "National Periodicals Publications, Inc." near the turbine exhaust. For the Batmobile collector, I think you should have either a 1973 version or a 1976 version to round out your collection.

The Box: 1976 window style box. The backside of this box showed a photo of the actual Corgi Batmobile. By this time, Corgi apparently decided it was too expensive to include the instruction envelope, etc. So the instructions were printed on the box. It included a sprue of 12 yellow missiles.

1976 "Clear Canopy" Version Body Style 11

The distinguishing features of this version include a filled-in nostrils on the bat nose, taillights that are also completely filled in, whizzwheels (12 spokes & notch tyres), a non-moving exhaust flame, the tail fin tips were shorter than on earlier versions and the Batmobile label on the underside of the car was revised to include a copyright stamp for National Periodical Publications.

The Car: This version is identical to the standard 1976 version except for a clear canopy (or windshield). I speculate that clear canopies were only included during the early production of this body style.

The Box: 1976 GS 3 and 267 window boxes are the most likely possibilities.

1976 "Clear Canopy" Version Body Style 11

The distinguishing features of this version include a filled-in nostrils on the bat nose, taillights that are also completely filled in, whizzwheels (12 spokes & notch tyres), a non-moving exhaust flame, the tail fin tips were shorter than on earlier versions and the Batmobile label on the underside of the car was revised to include a copyright stamp for National Periodical Publications.

The Car: This version is identical to the standard 1976 version except for a clear canopy (or windshield). I speculate that clear canopies were only included during the early production of this body style.

The Box: 1976 GS 3 and 267 window boxes are the most likely possibilities.

1976 "Purple Canopy" Version Body Style 11

The distinguishing features of this version include a filled-in nostrils on the bat nose, taillights that are also completely filled in, whizzwheels (12 spokes & notch tyres), a non-moving exhaust flame, the tail fin tips were shorter than on earlier versions and the Batmobile label on the underside of the car was revised to include a copyright stamp for National Periodical Publications.

The Car: This version is identical to the standard 1976 version except for a purple canopy (or windshield).

The Box: 1976 GS 3 and 267 window boxes are the most likely possibilities.

1976 "Purple Canopy" Version Body Style 11

The distinguishing features of this version include a filled-in nostrils on the bat nose, taillights that are also completely filled in, whizzwheels (12 spokes & notch tyres), a non-moving exhaust flame, the tail fin tips were shorter than on earlier versions and the Batmobile label on the underside of the car was revised to include a copyright stamp for National Periodical Publications.

The Car: This version is identical to the standard 1976 version except for a purple canopy (or windshield).

The Box: 1976 GS 3 and 267 window boxes are the most likely possibilities.

1976 "Red Tyres" Body Style 12

 

1979 "Wide Whizzwheel - Type 1973" Version Body Style 13

The distinguishing features of this version include a filled-in nostrils on the bat nose, taillights that are also completely filled in, a non-moving exhaust flame, the Batmobile label on the underside of the car was NO include a copyright stamp for National Periodical Publications. Canopy are Aqua blue and headlights are yellow !!!

The Car

1979 "Wide Whizzwheel" Version Body Style 14

The distinguishing features of this version include a filled-in nostrils on the bat nose, taillights that are also completely filled in, a non-moving exhaust flame, the Batmobile label on the underside of the car was revised to include a copyright stamp for National Periodical Publications, a wider slot for the chain cutter which was slightly dimpled at the top of the slot and wider whizzwheels that extended out beyond the car's fenders.

The Car: I'm not sure exactly when the wide whizzwheels showed up. It appears to me to have first appeared in 1979 but it wasn't until the 1981 Corgi catalog that the Batmobile is shown with wide whizzwheels. I consider this version very optional for the collector due to its similarity to the 1976 version. There are two basic differences. The body molding is slightly different in the area of the bat nose. The slot for the chain cutter blade is wider and slightly "dimpled" near the top of the slot compared to the corresponding area on the 76 version. The most obvious difference is the wider whizz wheels (and suspention for tyre was NOT on it). The hubs are the same as in 1976 but the tyres protrude out beyond the wheel well fenders. By the time this version appeared, I guess the popularity of the car had dwindled and it seems to me there are fewer of these out there than other versions. In terms of quality of construction, this is the worst. From about 1976 on, the "rivets" particularly those inside the car were often not as tight as on previous versions. Also, I've seen dashboards that were simply never chrome plated with this version.

The Boxes: A couple of window style boxes with copyright dates of (possibly) 1979 and (definitely) 1981. These boxes included 12 yellow missiles and no instruction sheet, etc. The "1979" box was predominately dark blue and yellow like its 1973 and 1976 predecessors but it incorporated a removeable header card with a picture of smiling Batman on it. The rear of the box showed a very stern (non smiling) Batman. The 1981 box was predominately black, yellow and red. This box was intended to have a header card attached to it. But from what I understand it was up to the shopkeepers to attach the header cards and often they didn't bother with them. So this style box with a header card is rather rare. The front of the header card showed Batman running with cape unfurled. The rear of the card showed a fuller view of the same Batman.

1979 "Wide Whizzwheel & blue dashboard" Version Body Style 14

The distinguishing features of this version include a filled-in nostrils on the bat nose, taillights that are also completely filled in, a non-moving exhaust flame, the Batmobile label on the underside of the car was revised to include a copyright stamp for National Periodical Publications, a wider slot for the chain cutter which was slightly dimpled at the top of the slot and wider whizzwheels that extended out beyond the car's fenders.

The Car: In terms of quality of construction, this is the worst. From about 1976 on, the "rivets" particularly those inside the car were often not as tight as on previous versions. Also, I've seen dashboards that were simply never chrome plated with this version.

* note the rare and unusual bright blue dashboard found on these versions *

1979 "Wide Whizzwheel" Version with Batcopter stickers Body Style 14

The distinguishing features of this version include a filled-in nostrils on the bat nose, taillights that are also completely filled in, a non-moving exhaust flame, the Batmobile label on the underside of the car was revised to include a copyright stamp for National Periodical Publications, a wider slot for the chain cutter which was slightly dimpled at the top of the slot and wider whizzwheels that extended out beyond the car's fenders.

The Car: It's hard to consider this a seperate version. It's identical to other wide whizzwheel versions but instead of having red bat stickers on the doors, it has yellow and black bat logo stickers between the doors and rear wheel wells. This is the same sticker that was used on the Corgi Batcopter. I don't know if the last Corgi Batmobiles off the production line had red bats on the door or yellow Batcopter stickers. But the 1983 Corgi catalogue pictured a wide whizzwheel Batmobile featuring red bat stickers on the door. 1983 was the last Corgi catalog that featured the Batmobile. The 1983 catalog did not feature a Batboat or Batcopter (it did feature the Corgi Jr. Batboat, however).

The Boxes: 1981 window style boxes. These boxes included 12 yellow missiles and no instruction sheet, etc.

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