I knew a guy in college that work in the "Batman Stunt Show" at Six Flags. There was a really crappy Batmobile that looked about like this that was used in the show. I think it was built on a 1980's Caprice frame.

This looks like just the vehicle for a lottery winner to buy.

I would drive it, but would not buy it.

I would also have to punch someone in the face every time I jumped out of it.

I know how to get the price down on these cars, just send the photo over to China and in 3 months they will be mass producing them under some name like Geely Happy Tiger and selling them for $4,500.

"makes you feel like michael keaton"

so it makes you feel topical almost 2 decades ago?

It looks like that would really drive like hell, especially if it is built on a Caprice frame. I know from experience, my first car was a '78 Caprice. However, if I recall from the special features, it is a Cadillac frame, but I guess that is the same thing. I do remember, though, that it does have Ferrari taillights.

As horrendous as this probably is to actually drive, that doesn't mean it isn't cool as hell, but not having half a million dollars to spend on a piece of cinema autobilia, I will just have to be happy with my hot wheels rendition.

"You...are my number one...guy."

How many people do you know that have a Ferrari, a Mercedes, a Lamborghini, or a Corvette? My guess would be there is at least one of these in your neighborhood.

One of each?

Througout the years, this has been my favorite of the Batmobile body styles. However, it comes nowhere near being my favorite movie car. That title goes to the Turbo Interceptor (Dodge M4S) of The Wraith. Any of those for sale?

If you have $500k to spend on a car, I truly hope that you are not so into Batman that buying this seems like a good idea.

If I had that kind of scratch, I'd be do damned tempted. Then again, I could likely build one identical for about 100th of that price.

But it wouldn't be the same car that KeatonMullet drove.

I wonder how much FOD that "jet engine" picks up with the inlet being so close to the ground.

(yeah, I'm usually "that guy" when watching movies)

That definitely wasn't one on the "interior shots" for the movie. That had Corbeau seats. You can see it when he gets Basinger in the car after the museum.

i saw one of these at six flags. It's worth maybe the price of a running 350 (assuming it does)

@tenbeers: Yeah, that's me too. I can't watch any movie with a fighter jet in it, I get too bent out of shape. I have trouble with weapons, too. Jason Bourne's gun miraculously changing from a Glock to a Sig ruined the Bourne Ultimatum for me.

Part of me would love to own a Batmobile. But part of me knows that Staircar '89 would weep every time Staircar '08 turned the ignition and heard not a jet engine, but a de-smogged, late Malaise, Checker cab, sad ham 350.

Man, it would be so cool, so Drew Carrey-like for me to drive that thing to my crappy job every day.

@Unevolved: Whoop!: Wanna hang out and watch Iron Eagle and The Art of War?

Is this thing still listed, or did they pull the auction?

You know that contract he's talking about?
That's the one that says Warner Bros. can take it back if you "defile" it.

@Unevolved: Whoop!: There's a scene worse than that in a really cheesy film from the mid-90's called "Gunmen" starring the Highlander Christopher Lambert & Mario Van Peeples - As the scene jumps back and forth from 2-person shot to close-up of Lambert, the gun he holds switches from a 9mm to a frickin revolver!

@MazdaEric: And I haveno idea why I still remember that scene or that film to this day...hmmm...
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There an o doors on the door.

Is that you, Riddler?

There is a car that looks just like that at Six Flags Great Adventure. Why would I pay that much when copies are setting all over the place.

Plus the Burton Batmobile was nothing more than a customized Caprice like all the stunt show cars that were notorious for being pieces of trash. Why would anyone spend good money on trash? Even nostalgia does not factor in to that equation.

@Iron-Balls McGinty: So, I can't put spinners and a Calvin pissing on the Joker sticker on it?

@tenbeers: "FOD." That's a word I haven't heard since I worked on the apron.

And that contract mentioned in the listing, I think it says something like you can't actually drive the car, or something to that effect. Other than that; sweet deal eh?

Wasn't this car 'given' away for some movie tie-in promotion years ago?

dudz, its a steal! its only got 58 miles on the clock!!!1!!1!!!!11!!!!!

...and now the listing has been removed. Wonder what happened? Was there a "Buy it Now" option or did some legalese get in the way?

How bout a would you rather?

-66 Lincoln Batmobile
-Burton-Keaton Batmobile
-Tumbler

This one was always my favorite.

@MazdaEric:
Yeah, my thoughts as well..

Why would I want to feel like a has-been?

Meh. I'd rather have Hong Kong Phooey's car.

Is that Wayne Manor in the background?

I remember when Ghostbusters 2 came out and they were giving away a fully loaded Ecto-1...I'd rather have that!

Movie cars are always disappointing person though, I think Universal has KITT, The DeLorean from BTTF, an older Ecto-1, etc. They all look like rotting fiberglass relics wasting away in your neighbour's backyard in person.

This could be a great QOTD. What movie car would you want to drive/own? Or has that been done already?

Here are some of the salient points from the Warner Bro's contract... these were posted in conjuntion of the sale of another of the batmobiles.

My personal favorite is point 3. "...[the Batmobile]may never be driven while in public view."

Please note that the successful bidder must be prepared to sign a Warner Bros. and DC Comics purchase agreement that includes the following restrictions:

1.The Batmobile may only be exhibited at purchaser's permanent location and at auto shows conducted at parks, schools and other similar public places but not at shopping malls, markets, department stores or commercial locations.

2. The Batmobile may only be exhibited in a stationary state and must be mechanically unable to be driven while on display to the general public and must comply with applicable fire codes.

3. The Batmobile may be driven solely when necessary for maintenance purposes and may never be driven while in public view.

4. No modifications, alternations or cosmetic changes of any kind can be made to the Batmobile nor can the Batmobile be reproduced in any way.

5. The Batmobile shall not be licensed, leased or otherwise made available to any third party for any reason.

6. The Batmobile may not be used, referred to, photographed or depicted in any advertisement, endorsement or promotion of any commercial establishment, product or service of any kind.

7. The Batmobile may not be sold, transferred, leased or disposed of without prior written approval from Warner Bros. Consumer Products.

Ummm...good luck getting somebody to sign that and hand over $5K let alone $500K.

I have a feeling that this is the automobile equivalent of a steroid pumped baseball player.(sorry to sound stereotypical, best example)

On the outside it is ripped and performes well, but on the inside it is filled with liver tumors and kidney failure. Next thing you know your balls are the size of peas, you have boobs, and you cry because don't know why she won't look at you while having sex anymore.

Holy high profile tires! All the other kids in my class thought this was the coolest car in the world. I never saw what was so great about it.

What about the green lanterns car?

@Basil Morningwood: Does #4 mean no trucknutz?

@RoninianHoon: At least it started life as a 1960's Imperial with a good old 440 V-8. I'd much rather have it.

How many people do you know that have a Ferrari, a Mercedes, a Lamborghini, or a Corvette? My guess would be there is at least one of these in your neighborhood.

Um, if there are any of these in my neighborhood then the owner and police are probably looking for it.

"Na na na na na na na na na na BATMAN. That is what your neighbors will say when you pull into the driveway*"

*Batmobile may not be driven or shown to neighbors.

I like the idea of a "Batman Enthusiast".

And why not get a Batmobile you can drive at 100+, jump 8 feet, and terrorize Lower Wacker Drive in the style of Jake and Elwood?

+ Watch video

Ad's gone. Blink, and it disappears...just like Batman!

Boy, that's spooky!

I remember when Batman first came out and MTV was giving away one of the Batmobiles. I'd purposely leave the car parked in front of bars and strip clubs to gauge public perception of the Batman.

@M0L0TOV: or perhaps in a seedy neighborhood to see if crime drops?

/lives in downtown detroit

I'm a little suspicious here. The Batmobile used in the movies was more of a flat-black, def not a glossy black. I'm thinking this is one of those cheap knock-off ones they show at Six Flags.

I wonder if the fully automated exo shell is still under warranty...

Ever see the video of the guy being sucked into the air intake of a plane on a carrier? This car saw the video:
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One of the more modern batmobiles was sold at auction in rockville, indiana several years back. It went for what we thought was an unbelievably low amount of money, under $60k i thought. I don't know the level of detail on the interior, I didnt get to check it out up close, but the car was fully driveable (not sure if road legal or not). We thought how much fun it would be just to bait a cop to see what he would write on the ticket under make/model.

Comment on Tim Burton's Batmobile Makes You Feel Like Michael Keaton It's actually not that bad of a vehicle. My neighbor built them all in his garage in NW Ohio. What most people don't realize is that the car isn't black and there isn't any black in the paint. It's color changing from green to blue to purple. One other note: The jet engine DOES actually work. As far as that legal mumbo jumbo goes, I think that comes from WB, not the owner. The builder was telling me about all the crazy stipulations of the car. Jeremy Leestma Willson Builders, Inc. (419) 726-6685 Ext. 21 phone (419) 727-8215 fax www.willsonbuilders.com