It's safe to say that in the world of superheroes no car is as famous as the batmobile . That said, the news that a replica of the car we saw in the movie “Batman” (1989) is going to be auctioned off always ends up attracting attention.
Looking faithful to the Batmobile driven by actor Michael Keaton when he played Bruce Wayne's alter-ego in the films “Batman” (1989) and “Batman Returns” (1991), this auction replica is expected to be sold for at least surprising.
According to auctioneer Bonhams, this Batmobile replica should be sold for between 20 thousand and 30 thousand pounds (between 23 thousand and 35 thousand euros), in other words, a value close to the request for many of the compact SUV's. our market — priorities, priorities… but we would be happier with the Batmobile…
A trustworthy replica
Based on the chassis of a first generation Ford Mustang (1965), this replica uses, on the other hand, a Chevrolet Small Block V8 to move, which, according to Bonhams, produces 385 hp.
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Produced in the UK by a company named “Z Cars” (known for installing Suzuki Hayabusa and Honda VTEC engines in the original MINI), this replica has a long history.
Although Bonhams claims that there is not much documentation regarding this Batmobile, Carscoops claims that it will have been built more than ten years ago for a British businessman.
The interior looks like something taken from any WWII plane such is the amount of pressure gauges.
Created with the intention of making appearances at events, this replica of the Batmobile will have had a construction cost of around 150 thousand pounds (approximately 175 thousand euros), much more than the supposed 70 thousand pounds (close to 82 thousand euros) that it should have. have cost.
It changed hands, having also been owned by the “London Motor Museum” (which closed in 2018) and is now looking for a new owner. The auction will take place on March 20th at the “MPH March Auction” by Bonhams.