A VISIT to last year’s first ever Lymm Historic Transport Day certainly had an impact on Paul Baker, who is now in the process of shipping a classic
1949 Cadillac Fastback, widely regarded as the inspiration for Batman’s “Batmobile,” over from the States for this year’s event.
While working in ‘Motor City’ Detroit, U.S.A. earlier this year, Paul, rom Appleton Thorn, Warrington, saw and fell for the car of his dreams – a 1949 Cadillac Fastback.
He said: “It was love at first sight and, despite not having a garage, I had to have this car in my life! I’m looking forward to bringing her out for her inaugural trip to the Lymm Transport Day.”
The car has just been shined to mirror image perfection and been carefully packed into a shipping container, Stateside. The Caddy will spend the next few weeks on a ship, destined for British waters, to arrive mid June.
The 1949 model was widely regarded as the inspiration for the ‘Batmobile’ in the 1960’s Batman TV series, starring Adam West and Burt Ward. Bat fan Paul, who hired the actual ‘Batmobile’ for his wedding day in 1998 comments:
“This is the closest to owning a real Batmobile as I’ll ever get,” added Paul who live sin Appleton Thorn, Warrington.
For a chance to see see the Cadillac and many other of the region’s best historic motor vehicles, go to www.lymmtransport.org.uk for further information and see a gallery of photographs from last year’s event.
Lymm Historic Transport Day runs from 10am-5pm on Sunday, June 29 in various locations throughout the village. The ‘Grand Drive In’ parade begins at 10.30 and ends at 11am with the official opening of the event at the May Queen field.
Tickets on the gate cost £5 Adults, £3 children and £12 per family (Adult £4, Child £2 and Family £10 in advance). Book early to take advantage of the free park and ride, which also includes a trip on a vintage bus.
Picture shows Paul Baker with the Cadillac he is bringing over for the Lymm Historic Transport Day
