''Holy windfall": Batmobile sells for $4.2 million
LOS ANGELES (AP) - "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.
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.
Wow had my grubby hands on that car last summer and took some photos in front of it. Anyone want a photo for 1 million:)
Because...THIS is what rich people do with their money.
 @deejm2112 If they wanted to light a million bucks on fire, what's that to you?  It's not your money so don't worry about it.
 @deejm2112 Good for them, it's their money, get over it.
I heard they cut the car loose at 2.4 mill. 2 people just really wanted it. I guess it was decided over a coin toss.
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And they say a car loses half its value as soon as you drive it off the lot... Dang!
Love the evolution too....
http://all-carz.com/photos/lincoln-futura-concept-car/02/default.htm
http://all-carz.com/photos/lincoln-futura-concept-car/03/default.htm
http://all-carz.com/photos/lincoln-futura-concept-car/10/default.htm
http://all-carz.com/photos/lincoln-futura-concept-car/01/default.htm
 @StealthActivist Here's the actual link that will get you all 10 of the images:
http://all-carz.com/lincoln-futura-concept-car.html
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Love that car.
My personal favorite is the Cadillac Cyclone. It reminds me of Dolly Parton for some reason.
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http://www.seriouswheels.com/1950-1959/1959-Cadillac-Cyclone-Concept-Lawn-1600x1200.htm
 @Kushfan  OMG, that car has space race written all over it..
 @StealthActivist Oh, you have to love the sheer style and metric tonnage of the cars from yesteryear.  Hard to believe this was an actual consideration for a vehicle. I miss the "space-race" days.
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I know. That thing has to be 16 tons if it's an ounce..
@StealthActivist  That was interesting. Thank you.
"Holy windfall".....Oh, I thought they were referring to my trip to Las Vegas....oops
Drinks on the house!
Holy bat sheet....... thats a lot of money,.... hope it  at least comes with a bat man costume....Â
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 I have to say if I was in the position to  spend that kind of money on a  car..... i would too
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I am so bummed. I had to drop out of the bidding after 10,000
 @disgustedman don't feel bad, I got blown out as soon as it hit $14.50
@beernpizza  I still have that $4 bill you can borrow
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do do  do do  do do  do do   B A T M A N !
 @swimbad Umm, it's "na," not "do." Nice try, though.
 @brautigan  @swimbad Damn, I remembered the melody but  forgot most of the words!
Best. Car. EVER!
 @StealthActivist It's kinda stealthy isn't it?
"Barris' publicist says his client is pleased with the auction result."
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Quite possibly the biggest understatement of 2013.
 @Kushfan George did some wild cars back in the day. I believe he also did the Munster's car.
"Barris' publicist says his client is pleased with the auction result."
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Well I sure would hope so!