There will be a unique opportunity for Canadian comic book and superhero fans at the Motorama Custom Car & Motorsports Expo presented by eBay Motors, as a pair of Batmobile-inspired vehicles will be on display in Hall 2.
A replica Batmobile, called ‘Bruce’s Tow Vehicle,’ will be at the show, towing a Batmobile-inspired gasser dragster, called ‘Bat Gas.’ The vehicles were built by Fugitive Custom Cars, out of Guelph, ON, for Ian MacIntosh in New Zealand. This will be a limited-time opportunity, as both cars are expected to be shipped down under before next year’s show.
‘Bat Gas’ came together unexpectedly, as it was originally being built as the Batmobile replica; however, the all-aluminum body wasn’t crafted to the builder’s desired quality. After sitting idle at the Fugitive shop, the idea came about to turn it into a gasser to be towed by the new replica.
Adopting a new outlook, we partnered with Vintage Tin to create an incredible all-aluminum body that kicked off the ‘Bruce’s Tow Vehicle’ project. Made to look like something Bruce Wayne would commission, the replica is in its final stages of completion and ready for its debut at Motorama. Having the two vehicles together will create a unique attraction.
“I like the idea of something that’s never been done,” said Roberts. “Everybody knows the Batmobile, everybody knows the Ghostbusters machine, the DeLorean, and other iconic movie cars. Most are copied to make them period-correct to the movie and I like to do something with a little bit of a twist, that’s what the ‘Bat Gas’ is all about.”
Roberts says ‘Bruce’s Tow Vehicle’ will be somewhat period-correct, being black with red stripes with a beacon on top but will also incorporate some of his street rod background, with full air-ride suspension, an LS 800-horsepower engine, and a Corvette drivetrain.
‘Bat Gas’ toured to various car shows and cruise nights last year, including Motorama, and will join ‘Bruce’s Tow Vehicle’ for select appearances before leaving the country. Roberts is looking forward to displaying the two vehicles at this Motorama 2025.
“Motorama takes place March 7, 8 & 9 at The International Centre, across from Toronto’s Pearson Airport. For tickets and show info, visit MotoramaShow.com.
ABOUT THE TORONTO MOTORAMA CUSTOM CAR & MOTORSPORTS EXPO: The tenth annual Motorama Custom Car & Motorsports Expo presented by eBay Motors takes place March 7, 8 & 9, 2025 at The International Centre, across from Toronto’s Pearson International Airport. The show features more than 330,000 square feet of custom cars, hot rods, racing vehicles of all kinds, trucks, tuners, displays and exhibitors. Motorama is Canada’s biggest late-winter celebration of automobiles and motorsports. For information about the show, including tickets, sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities, and more, call (416) 962-7223, email info@MotoramaShow.com or visit MotoramaShow.com.
