Original Batmobile auctions for $4.2M

This October 2012 photo, shows the the original Batmobile in Los Angeles. The 19-foot-long black, bubble-topped car was used in the TV show that starred Adam West as the Caped Crusader. / AP Photo/Courtesy Barrett-Jackson/George Barris

LOS ANGELES "Holy windfall, Batman!" The Batmobile just sold for $4.2 million.

The original 19-foot-long black, bubble-topped car used in the 1960s "Batman" TV show sold at auction Saturday.

The Barrett-Jackson Auction Co. in Scottsdale, Ariz., revealed the selling price but says the winning bidder has not been disclosed.

The car's owner — auto customizer George Barris, of Los Angeles — transformed a one-of-a-kind 1955 Lincoln Futura concept car into the sleek crime-fighting machine.

It boasted lasers and a "Batphone" and could lay down smoke screens and oil slicks.

The iconic car was used by Adam West who starred as the Caped Crusader and by Burt Ward, his sidekick Robin known for exclamations beginning with "Holy."

Barris' publicist says his client is pleased with the auction result.

[HobartSchmenge]

Na na na na na na na na
Na na na na na na na na
BATMAN!

[cbudreau]

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[ronjula-2012]

WoW! holy Batman, Bang!

[rpiny82]

I love to watch Barrett Jackson auctions. What never ceases to amaze me are the prices the old hemi powered Mopars will bring. In 1974 I bought a 1970 Challenger R/T 440 4 bbl. and slap stik automatic for $2800. Can't help but wonder what it would be worth now. I had some other muscle cars but it was always my favorite.

[netjunkie1]

There are a few that don't want to pay their taxes so they can afford a batmobile.

[js555554]

I would imagine the taxes the buyer is going to pay on a $4M car buy will be pretty substantial. But I'm sure that will not be enough as seen by a person that believes they are owed everything for nothing such as yourself.

[pedalit]

wouldn't the new corvette be enough ***** augmentation?

[KansasCity-2012]

Between the Batmobile 1966, Speed Racers' Original Mach 5, and Steve McQueen's Porsche 917, a driver had no shortage of gratification.

[ReasonableVoicesAmongUs]

The sales price baffles me. Something is afoot.

[HobartSchmenge]

I am suspecting the Penquin's involvement in this. Quick, REASONABLEVOICESAMONGUS, to the Batcave! There's not a moment to lose!

[hypnotoad72]

When will the show come out on Blu-Ray (since it was filmed on 35mm stock...)

I think that's the more important question, of which that Batmobile - interestingly enough - plays a claimed factor in... ;)

[steamboat12]

Was it Jay Leno that bought it?