Is the original Batmobile still around?

Is the original Batmobile still around?

It might not be the same bat-time or same bat-channel, but the original Batmobile is once again ready to rumble—now for sale through auction house Barrett-Jackson. The original supercar became a superstar from its regular role in the campy, cult-classic Batman television series of the 1960s.

How many original Batmobiles are there?

Q: Are there any fan-made 1:1 replica Batmobiles? A: Yes, over 100!. There are replicas located in the United States, Canada, Argentina, and other countries.

How much is the original Batmobile worth?

Original Batmobile Sold for $4.6 Million at Auction.

Where is the original Batmobile stored?

the Batcave Housed in the Batcave, which it accesses through a hidden entrance, the Batmobile is both a heavily armored tactical assault vehicle and a personalized custom-built pursuit and capture vehicle that is used by Batman in his fight against crime.

Who owns the original Batmobile right now?

So, in 2013, Barris decided to finally auction off the original Batmobile. Business Insider said that the car sold for over $4.6 million, and the buyer was Rick Champagne.

Who owns the original Batmobile?

George Barris In 1965, master Hollywood car customizer George Barris, bought the Futura and turned it into the Batmobile. In 2013, Barris sold the car at a Barrett-Jackson collector car auction for a total of $4.6 million, including fees, to an Arizona collector.

Who owns the original TV Batmobile?

Rick Champagne The Batmobile used by actor Adam West in the original TV series of Batman has sold for $4.2m (£2.6m) at a US auction. The car was bought by Rick Champagne, a logistics company owner from Phoenix, Arizona.

Is the Batmobile street legal?

If your favorite ride for the Caped Crusader is the Batmobile from Tim Burton's 1989 'Batman' movie, this accurate replica is looking for a new owner. Best of all, it's road legal. ... It's also fitted with license plates and turn signals, so it should be road legal.

Does Jeff Dunham own the original Batmobile?

52-year-old comedian/ventriloquist Jeff Dunham spoke to the Wall Street Journal about owning and restoring a Batmobile that was used in Tim Burton's Batman Returns. "I bought a Keaton Batmobile in 2011," Dunham told the Wall Street Journal.

Who owns the Batmobile today?

So, in 2013, Barris decided to finally auction off the original Batmobile. Business Insider said that the car sold for over $4.6 million, and the buyer was Rick Champagne.

When did the first Batmobile come out in the comics?

• Before the familiar bat-finned cars, the title "Batmobile" was first used on a red convertible in Detective Comics #48 in February 1941. Most of the design was based on the 1936 Cord, though the nose of the car looked more like that of a Lincoln or similar car. The bat mask did not exist yet, but the car did sport a small "bat" hood ornament.

What kind of car was the Batmobile before the Futura?

• Before it was the Batmobile it was a 1955 Lincoln Futura concept car. The Batmobile-to-be was the brainchild of Lincoln Mercury’s postwar chief stylist, William M. Schmidt.

How many Batmobiles are there in the world?

• Due to its long run, it's hard to know exactly how many Batmobiles there have been. Through the years, the Batmobile has looked different in each comic series, film and television show.

What's the difference between a Batmobile and a regular car?

• Unlike future versions of the Batmobile, the car doubled as both the Batmobile and the personal car of Bruce Wayne. As such, the producers of the movies had to figure out how to differentiate between the vehicle as the Batmobile and as just a regular car.