Batman Returns Batmobile to be auctioned for up to $7 million

The original Batmobile used in the 1992 film ‘Batman Returns’, directed by Tim Burton, is set to be auctioned by Julien’s Auctions in collaboration with Turner Classic Movies. The auction is scheduled for November 23 in Los Angeles, with online participation options available.

Estimates suggest the vehicle could sell for between $5 million and $7 million. If it reaches the upper estimate, it would become the most expensive movie car ever sold at auction, surpassing the $4.2 million record held by a replica from the 1960s television series.

Identified as a ‘hero car’, this is the authentic unit used during filming rather than a later replica. The vehicle features an Art Deco design with a turbine-style front and large rear fins. Built on a chassis consisting of two joined Chevrolet Impala frames, it is powered by a Chevrolet V8 engine with a three-speed automatic transmission. The car measures approximately 6 meters in length and features a polyester body.