There’s a new superhero movie just over the horizon, and it looks like a classic Chevy Corvette will play a role.
Filming is currently underway for The Batman, a reboot of the popular comic book character franchise with English actor Robert Pattinson starring as Bruce Wayne / Batman. Production is taking place in Liverpool, and now, recent photos of the movie set reveal that Bruce Wayne will be driving a Split-Window 1963 Chevy Corvette – in black, of course.
For those who may be unaware, the Split-Window 1963 Chevy Corvette is one of the most desirable classic Vette models ever produced, exuding rarity, performance, and iconic American styling – just the right combo for a man of wealth and taste like Bruce Wayne.
Photos from the set show Pattinson in the guise of Bruce Wayne as he sits behind the wheel of the 1963 Chevy Corvette. The black body panels are also the obvious choice for the Black Knight. When it was released, the 1963 Corvette was offered in seven different exterior colors, including Tuxedo Black, Silver Blue, Daytona Blue, Riverside Red, Saddle Tan, Ermine White, and Sebring Silver.
The details of how this Split-Window 1963 Chevy Corvette plays into the story are so far unavailable, but either way, it’ll be great to see such a sweet ride grace the big screen. The premise for The Batman places a young Bruce Wayne / Batman in his second year as a crimefighter, investigating corruption in Gotham City and the possible connections it may have to the Wayne family. Batman will eventually face off against a notorious serial killer known as the Riddler, played by Paul Dano. Zoë Kravitz also stars as Catwoman.
The Batman is scheduled for release in the U.S. on March 4th, 2022.
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Comments
What an ugly Bruce Wayne in such a beautiful Stingray!
Pretty doesn’t work as well with film noir, the final product will be better then if it were polluted with over casting of stars “pretty people” for ticket sales.
Amazing! Other than the right side rear view mirror the car appears to be stock. Take note customizers: You can’t improve the looks of a classic car like this so stop butchering them.
I agree. The latest thing to do with the great cars, is too resto- mod them. It’s OK to upgrade to safer brakes and suspension. But, to completely put a mondern frame and C7 style, wheels and tires, just look wrong for these fine cars. Just leave the basic car alone! Upgrade what makes it safer, then just plain STOP!!!!! Enough said.
For example the 1964 Malibu, Super Sport option. This car does not get the respect that it deserves. Available with a 283 and a 327 V8 and as few as a two-speed automatic transmission and three and four speed shifters, this car is often in the shadows of the 1964 Pointiac GTO. Both cars: GM; both cars from a base edition; both cars with optional equipment to get around rules and regulations that did not sit well with customers. The Le Mans had an interesting name. The Malibu could be had in standard trim with a front bench seat. For very little money additional, the SS option could be had to look very sporty and still one could park the car in most parking places, as it was not a full size car. Today it seems at times to look a little larger than it was. AF
perfect car for…………………….BAT MAN
The only problem with using a Chevrolet C2 Corvette is that no one under 20 will know what it is and why the split rear window a collector’s item; it’s a shame they couldn’t have gotten a Chevrolet C8 Corvette convertible which will become a new classic.
Omegatalon,
I disagree. Do you know how many cars I’ve fallen in love with that were built way before my time. As John Keats said; a thing of beauty is a joy forever. The C2 was built before I was born but it’s still one of my all-time favorite designs that I never tire of looking at. Having a C2 in a Batman movie only exposes it to another generation who will also come to appreciate it.
I suspect they’ll also come to see, as I do, that the C2 is a far more beautiful car than the modern Corvette.
I agree, I think this was a missed opportunity. If GM used the new C8 Vette, it couldve helped create a new classic for the new generations. I fell in love with the 5th Gen Camaro when Transformers Movie came out, back in 2009 when I was in high school. And because of that, the Camaro has become my favorite car of all cars. Transformer did that. If GM used the C8 Vette in Batman, it couldve made the Vette a dream car for all the younger generations.
Who want’ to watch these far left idiots do any kind of movie. Too bad, I bet the car has already been butchered.
There it is!!! It only took five comments for someone to try to incorporate politics into a movie car. Congratulations! Bruce Wayne is Republican by the way, I saw Trump sticker on the Batmobile in last movie.
Doesn’t look dated at all. Nothing today can hold a candle to this design. Where have all the designers gone?
Batman is my new favorite super hero “””””KAPOW!!!!””””
So a movie about a narcissist fighting crime or another narcissist driving a Vette, you be the judge……🙂🙃🙂
Robert Pattinson as BATMAN???? When I see his face, I keep thinking it’s a VAMPIRE?!?!?? But hey Bats/Vampire… same ball park?
Thank you