1989 Batmobile

For sale by auction on Saturday 30 November 2013 with Historics at Brooklands. Brooklands Motor Racing Circuit. Weybridge. Surrey. Call 01753 639170
The Batmobile is Batman's primary mode of transportation and one
of the most formidable components in his vast arsenal.
Affectionately dubbed the 'Keaton-mobile' after Michael Keaton; the
actor playing Batman/Bruce Wayne in the films at the time. the
car's popularity with fans has established a strong following. It
has been used as a basis for several comic book cars (as well as
itself making various cameos in the comics). as inspiration for the
Batman: The Animated Series car. served as a spokes-model for
'OnStar' in 1999 and easily ranks with the 1966 Batmobile as one of
the most popular Batmobiles of all time. The original car was built
on a Chevrolet Impala chassis with a Chevrolet V8 engine. All the
gadgets (aside from the Cocoon-mode) on the Keaton-mobile in both
movies were fully functional although the exhaust after-burner
could only be run for 15 seconds at a time due to the amount of
fuel it consumed. It is an electronic wizard that is filled with
gadgets. electronics. computers and calculators. The original is
voice-controlled with an interior that features contoured seats. br/>aircraft instrumentation and a weapon system that includes two
Browning submachine guns. A Jet turbine engine delivers 1. 000lbs.
of thrust which powers this sensational creation from 0 to 60mph in
less than 3. 7 seconds. It was created to be the ultimate in
automotive styling. engineering and design with everything on this
supercar handcrafted with all the latest in space-age materials. br/>alloys and parts.

This extremely well conceived tribute to the 1989 Michael Keaton
Batmobile was made for promotional purposes and has been displayed
at many exhibitions and motor shows. It comes complete on a bespoke
chassis and powered by a straight six. fuel injected modern Jaguar
3. 2 litre engine with automatic transmission. Special crime
fighting gadgets include a fully operational flame thrower at the
rear. hydraulic suspension enabling the car to be lifted a further
nine inches off the ground. a smoke release mechanism. remote full
releasing electronic canopy. remote ignition and full LED running
lights. dashboard display and front and rear camera's complete the
specification. This vehicle is believed to be one of the best
after-production. fully road-legal models ever made. The mileage is
particularly low as it has mainly been transported from venue to
venue and is described by the vendor as in excellent running
order.

'Undoubtedly one of the most striking vehicles on the planet. br/>this would be the ultimate purchase for any private collector - and
don't forget. chicks love the car!'

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