BAM! The original Batmobile sold at auction for $4.2 million this weekend which has both car lovers and cartoon lovers giddy. Famous Hollywood cars like those from 'Starsky and Hutch,' 'Knight Rider' and 'The Pink Panther' go up for sale from time to time, bringing out the most nostalgic buyers. Here's a look at how five memorable cars fared when they hit the open market, and what they fetched for
Ever wonder which Batmobile would win in a drag race? I lose sleep over it. Would it be the 1966 sleek, campy classic car from the televison series driven by Adam West OR the 1989 dark, menacing mobile driven be Michael Keaton in the Batman movies?
Closers are a different breed of ball player. Ricky Vaughn in the ‘Major League’ movies, Rollie Fingers and his mustache, Brian Wilson and his “fear the beard” campaign. Well, now there’s another nut to add to the dysfunctional family tree.
A turbine-powered Batmobile replica manufactured by Pusch Racing Designs can be yours for $620,000. Owner Casey Pusch posted the car on eBay, but thus far, we suspect the listing has attracted more bloggers and comic fans than serious buyers.