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Tim Burton's Batman Returns Batmobile Heads to Auction

A screen-used Hero Batmobile from Tim Burton's 1992 film, Batman Returns, is set to be auctioned by Julien's Auctions on November 23, 2026, with an estimated sale price between $5 million and $7 million. This marks the first time this specific vehicle has been offered at auction.

The Batmobile, measuring nearly six meters long, was the primary vehicle used for driving sequences in the film. Its design, an evolution of the aesthetic from Burton's 1989 Batman, features an elongated black silhouette, a turbine-like intake, and oversized rear fins, blending automotive engineering with set design.

Constructed by custom builder Carl Casper and his team, the Batmobile is built on a foundation of two joined Chevrolet Impala chassis, powered by a Chevrolet V8 engine and an automatic transmission. The sculpted fiberglass body is finished in the signature glossy black seen in the movie.

Following its use in the film, the Hero Batmobile was displayed at its premiere and later at California's Marconi Automotive Museum. It was designed as an operational vehicle, with its mechanical components concealed beneath its exaggerated screen-accurate proportions.

The auction, taking place in Los Angeles and online, is part of a larger "Ultimate Batmobile Auction" featuring memorabilia from six decades of Batman films and television. The event coincides with the 60th anniversary of the 1966 Batman television series.

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