--- title: "The Batmobile That Michael Keaton Hustled in Batman Returns Could Fetch $7M" date: "2026-09-25" modified: "2026-09-25" authors: - name: "Jerry Perez" job_title: "Deputy Editor" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/jerry-perez.md" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/the-batmobile-that-michael-keaton-hustled-in-batman-returns-could-fetch-7m" categories: - "Culture" - "For Sale" - "News" --- # The Batmobile That Michael Keaton Hustled in Batman Returns Could Fetch $7M ![Picture dated 10 december of a technician making final touches on the batmobile 10 December before a trade fair in Taipei. (Photo by - / AFP) (Photo by -/AFP via Getty Images)]() *\Getty\* Tim Burton's *Batman Returns* is one of the best, if not the best, movies in the [Batman]() franchise. What is a fact, however, is that the Batmobile created for the 1992 film is the most noteworthy of the superhero's garage—which arguably contains many cool machines. Now, the very creation used in the movie's driving sequences is going up for auction. The price estimate? Not cheap. [Julien’s Auctions]() will offer the bespoke machine on November 23, and it's expected to bring in about $5,000,000 to $7,000,000. If accurate, it will break the record for an on-screen-used Batmobile, set by the O.G., a George Barris-built 1966 Batmobile that sold for $4.2 million in 2013. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The *batty coupe* sits on two Impala chassis put together and is powered by a [Chevrolet]() V8 and a three-speed automatic transmission. The outrageous fiberglass bodywork was all done by hand and, judging by the photos, is in great shape. The machine measures over 19 feet long, and its gothic styling (see what I did there?) has turned it into one of the most recognizable and famous movie cars ever. If you recall, Bruce Wayne's cruiser was equipped with rockets, smoke grenades, body armor, and these arms that extended out the sides to trip bad guys. I think that last one is my favorite trick. It even had a sort of central air-jack that could hoist the car up at the center and rotate it 180 degrees. If you want a reminder of just how cool this thing is, check out [this video]() with all the Batmobile highlights from the film. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXRapDiLEKU Since making its on-screen debut, the car has reportedly been on display a couple of times, most recently at the Marconi Automotive Museum. That said, it's spent most of its years secured in storage. Perhaps its next owner will park it in their living room or movie memorabilia room and admire it. That's what I would do. Now, if someone could track down The Penguin's rubber ducky float, I'd greatly appreciate it. Happy bidding. ## Author Jerry is responsible for upholding The Drive's ethos as an audience-first, enthusiast-driven car blog that serves up industry-leading news, reviews, culture, and motorsport coverage. Overseeing a staff of writers and editors from his home base in Indianapolis, he helps curate the site's daily rundown, as well as its medium- and long-term content strategies. Jerry joined The Drive in 2018 as a writer and worked as news editor and managing editor before becoming the deputy in 2023. As a lifelong car enthusiast and racing fan, Jerry believes that all cars are cool, but the people behind the machines are even cooler. This belief often gives The Drive a slightly different focus from most other car sites, where we explore the humanity behind the machines. When he's not obsessing over the day's biggest stories or hanging out at a race track, Jerry can be found behind the wheel of a car, most likely sharing a laugh with his teenage son or daughter. ### Author social links [Instagram]()