Batman Returns Vehicles (Pic Intensive!)

[Starfighter29]

Last weekend, the Batmobile, Batskiboat, and Duckmobile went up for auction here in Houston and I was fortunate enough to have access to the vehicles the day before the auction and get some shots of them.

I figured some folks here might have an interest in seeing these so I thought I'd share them...

I wasn't able to make it to the auction to see how much they went for (they were sold as a lot) but the estimate was around $300,000 for the trio.

Enjoy!

 

[knightdriver2001]

Man,

I just LOVE that car. Wouldn't mind the ski boat either.

 

[Jack Knight1979]

I'm pretty sure those didn't make into Returns.

Jay O made them, I believe he just made the promo vehicles. Did they come with Certs from WB?



Don't get me wrong. I love those pics. thanks for posting them. Much appreciated.

 

[knightdriver2001]

I'm pretty sure those didn't make into Returns.

Jay O made them, I believe he just made the promo vehicles. Did they come with Certs from WB?



Don't get me wrong. I love those pics. thanks for posting them. Much appreciated.

You are correct. Jay Orberg has the molds to these things. I know the
Returns Batmobiles had wipers on the canopy so I don't think these
are the actual screen used vehicles, but promo ones as you said.

They are probably relying on the fact that 99% of people couldn't tell
the difference. We 1% hardcore guys ruin it for them. LOL.

I still wouldn't mind have one of them though. :love

 

[Rhett J Martin]

Very sweet! Thanks for the pics!!

 

[ave4uevoli]

last I saw the screenused duck I remember it to be in really bad shape. That was ages ago on some other prop site - I think that's what makes me red flag this auction as not screen used.

They are definitely cool pics though. thanks thanks! Heck - I wouldn't mind driving around in that thing... even it is a replica.

 

[Starfighter29]

I'm pretty sure those didn't make into Returns.

Jay O made them, I believe he just made the promo vehicles. Did they come with Certs from WB?



Don't get me wrong. I love those pics. thanks for posting them. Much appreciated.

Yeah there weren't a lot of specifics about the vehicles that I found out about while I was there, however it was denoted that Warner Bros. had final approval of whoever won the auction. There was a disclaimer in the auction book that did say that some special WB documents would have to be signed by the winning bidder.

I watched the movie before seeing these vehicles and I could not screen match the duckmobile at all. There were no speaker slats (just some indentations) on the front and this version of the duck had a seam to allow the head to rotate, which as far as I can tell was not on the screen used model either.

Regardless, I just thought they were cool to see in person and wanted to share the pics in case people were interested.

 

[T2SF]

I love the Batmobile! thanks for sharing!

With all the rich people in the US and around the world I would figure I'd see more of these on the freeway.

 

[Rusty85]

To this day that is one of the most badass cars ever designed.

 

[Firefoxm31]

I believe that the original Batcar #2 with wipers and the Bat ski boat are still here in Fl along with another odd addition, the Moonwalker Lancia Stratos.

Will

 

[Starfighter29]

It's really a shame it's not street legal...it would be amazing to see the Batmobile on the road... They started it up while I was there and it sounded excellent. Has a Chevy 250 HP V8 in it I believe. The front end also has hydraulics so they can lift the body up to move it over bumps or inclines without damaging the front.

 

[CustomCreations]

Fantastic, It does look amazing when seen in the real world.#
The 'boat' is beautiful- I dont really remember it all in the film but here it looks stunning.
Cheers !

 

[MisterScrub]

Cool car for sure, but it just doesn't look right with high gloss paint. It was matte, or at the most, satin in the film.

I wonder why it can not be street legal. Depending on the state, registering it as a kit-car/home built shouldn't be too difficult.

And 250hp from a V8 is just sad. At least turbo/super charge it so you get the jet engine sound.

 

[Firefoxm31]

the Returns car was painted like a beetle, and glossy too the first film car was satin finish, same color as the Firefox...lol

Will

 

[propologist]

i love the duck one...would be cool to tool around in

 

[franz bolo]

I have pics of the duck! Ha! I used to drive by it when it was on the feeder!!

It looks like it was repainted though.

FB

 

[frightzone_4_you]

Very cool close up pics... Thanks for sharing :thumbsup

 

[STARTREKTOS]

I would love to drive it around the block one time.

 

[Hunterbat]

WOO! Nice pics! I love the ski boat, what I wouldn't give to have one that was water-ready out here in the bay area.....

 

[CustomPropSculptorGuy]

To this day that is one of the most badass cars ever designed.

Amen to that!! LoL