Lincoln Futura ... attracts the attention of pedestrians in California

Even by California standards this was an unexpected sight when "Lincoln Futura" was parked on the streets, So much so that they could not take their eyes off her.

The 1955 Lincoln Futura was a prototype concept car designed by Lincoln and built by "Ghia Bodyworks" in Turin, Italy, then it was modified by "George Barris" into the Batmobile, for the 1966 TV series Batman.

Lincoln was losing ground and needed something to catch the attention and imagination of magazines and newspapers to put Lincoln back on the map.

With distinctive double bubble canopies, long fins, and many automotive firsts, the 1955 Lincoln Futura was the answer.

"Futura" became an instant hit, and was seen in books, magazines, and newspapers around the world, capturing the imagination of all who saw it, Perhaps one of the most stunning photos was when Benson Ford and Bill Schmidt were driving the Futura in New York, and they passed a horse and buggy.