Original Batmobile Auctioned for Four-Plus Million Dollars

Original Batmobile, with its creator George Barris
(photo: Motor Trend)

My wife knew someone who owned a Batmobile replica. He drove the vehicle around northern New Jersey and thoroughly enjoyed himself. He was frequently stopped by law enforcement. They were disappointed when the vehicle's driver was not in a Batman costume, and when he didn't violate any speed limits.

However, the replica was not the real thing. The original Batmobile was recently auctioned to a Phoenix collector for over four-and-a-half million dollars. According to a report in today's online edition of the Chicago Tribune, the Batmobile's new owner plans to keep -- BOP! -- the famous ride -- ZAP! -- in his living room -- OOF!

As Robin might have said to his caped colleague, "Holy One Percent, Batman!"