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Holy bank balance, Batman: Enthusiast spent $250,000 creating a perfect replica of the Batmobile (but now sells them for even more)
- Mark Racop has spent the last 31 years perfecting his replica of the vehicle used in the 1960s television series
- He now employs 10 people to help him build his fleet of replica Batmobiles, which sell for up to $220,000
- The 50-year-old's creations were officially licensed by DC Comics in 2010, a recognition of his attention to detail
Every little boy loves the Batmobile - but few manage to turn that passion into an actual career.
Yet one Batman enthusiast has managed to do just that.
Mark Racop has spent the past 31 years carefully crafting the perfect replica, spending $250,000 researching and finally building it.
And it has paid off: the 50-year-old now hires a team of 10 to help out on the shop floor.
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Devotion: Mark Racop has spent the past 31 years carefully crafting the perfect replica, spending $250,000 to ensure it was just right
