$4.6 Million Batmobile With George Barris - BARRETT-JACKSON 50th ANNIVERSARY

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$4.6 Million Batmobile With George Barris - BARRETT-JACKSON 50th ANNIVERSARY

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In the automotive world the word “icon” is played out a bit much. But really, what better word is there to define one of - if not the - most iconic cars to ever grace television and film screens. We’re of course talking about the original 1966 Batmobile, the George Barris-built icon that defined childhoods for a generation. Selling at the 2013 Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction, the Dark Knight’s ride rolled onto the block perfectly in sync with the classic Batman theme. Every face in the crowd was beaming with excitement.
This was history in the making. George Barris himself stepped out of his legendary creation and took to the mic.
“There’s only one group that can bring out the Batmobile for the first time in history, and that’s Barrett-Jackson,” George Barris said. “Barrett-Jackson is the best - number one auction company in the world!” Barris’ impassioned speech whipped the capacity crowd into a frenzy.
Bidding took off at a breakneck pace, topping the seven-figure mark almost immediately, while fans and bidders scrambled for a look at an era-defining icon. “The 1966 Batmobile is one of the most famous Hollywood cars in history and it has become a true icon that has been carried from generation to generation of Batmobiles to follow,” Craig Jackson said. Indeed, each subsequent iteration of the Batmobile owes in some part of its likeness to the wonderful work of George Barris.
It comes as no surprise that the Batmobile shattered expectations and broke records, becoming the second highest-selling vehicle ever at a Barrett-Jackson auction - just behind Carroll Shelby’s personal 1966 Cobra Super Snake. The Batmobile would sell for $4.62 million and set a new world record for the highest price ever achieved by a TV/movie car. In a move that would make members from Batman’s Rogues Gallery smile, the winning bid was decided by a coin toss between two eager bidders.
When the hammer finally fell, not a soul in the audience was seated. A historic precedent was set as one of the most important cars in popular culture found a new home. Auction action and excitement like this can only be found at Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions.
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@HooviesGarage 2 жыл бұрын

I was in the room for this one watching. Unreal experience I’ll never forget

@BarrettJacksonTV 2 жыл бұрын

From an unreal experience then to hosting on our stage now, glad to have you!

@Drsivric 2 жыл бұрын

They OUTBID Hoovie?

@ThatOneChannelinAZ Жыл бұрын

The guy that bought it drives it as well here in arizona.

@michaelmooney7341 7 ай бұрын

Who bought it

@Alienbrains480 4 ай бұрын

We probably walked by each other lol. There was so many people tho..

@z06doc86 2 жыл бұрын

I grew up during the Batman series and thought the Batmobile was fascinating and awesome. I was a car guy at a very young age even before the series began, but the Batmobile helped cement my love of cars forever. RIP George Barris.

@ayoungtricknamedjim5498 2 жыл бұрын

To have a wife who's that supportive is amazing. When I bought my first luxury watch, my wife literally hugged, kissed, and congratulated me. So I know what that feeling is like. It's amazing. Seeing that buyer's wife give the same support to her husband was awesome.

@gaba-goo3733 6 ай бұрын

Just be single and rich! Better option

@ayoungtricknamedjim5498 6 ай бұрын

I'm richer with my wife. And she's hot af and 5 years older than me. @@gaba-goo3733

@jessejones9026 2 жыл бұрын

I was driving down the street in Beverly Hills one night . Adam west was on passenger seat got out to attend an event. The late tony wood was driving the car he invited me in for a ride which began a long incredible friendship. Miss tony , George the Batmobile great great memories

@RamenWolf1485 2 жыл бұрын

I remember watching this live on SPEED with my dad, who was a massive fan of the original show. This is still one of the coolest cars ever made.

@RexCars1 2 жыл бұрын

So Glad George & Linda were there for the Auction.. Totally Iconic Moment..

@paulelliott682 2 жыл бұрын

I saw this in real time during the original auction of the TV Batmobile : )

@jamesmclain2608 2 жыл бұрын

As a huge fan of the Batman series, l went, along with my 2 brothers, to the World Of Wheels, at the D.C. Armory, in Washington DC, in the late 60s . There on the wood floor, sat the most amazing car l ever saw ..the Batmobile . Seeing it here at the auction, totally restored, takes my breath away !

@georged4597 2 жыл бұрын

I don"t understand ...Why are they so many people on the stage ?

@edwardmohr5798 2 жыл бұрын

I saw the Batmobile on Highland Ave, Whippany, NJ back in the 60's. I wish I had a camera back then to prove it.

@thenerdcomicbookco.est.1966 2 жыл бұрын

I love the Batmoblie but I hate all the fake ass people surrounding the car it should be on a stand rotating by itself with no one around it.

@Mr.White10-65 2 ай бұрын

Linda Vaughn deserves to be up there though.

@josephforest7605 2 ай бұрын

I love it also , but not 4 million dollars worth .

@paulbhager 2 жыл бұрын

To capture these sales & see the emotions. Awesome

@debbienye6002 2 жыл бұрын

This gave me goosebumps. Awesome auction!

@boombox4037 Жыл бұрын

The most famous car on the planet the bat mobile don’t worry George she’ll be fine

@michaelandrew4488 Жыл бұрын

One of - I'd still rate he James Bond DB5 from the Connery movies up there as well .

@boombox4037 11 ай бұрын

Ok sure bro I guess

@michaelandrew4488 11 ай бұрын

@@boombox4037 You could also argue that in certain parts of the world the 6 wheeled pink rolls from Thunderbirds is as famous.

@boombox4037 10 ай бұрын

@@michaelandrew4488uhh it was just my opinion on the car dude

@kathyleicester7306 3 ай бұрын

This made me emotional it's so great. I cannot imagine what it was like to be there. I got chills watching, and I knew how it was going to end! Love B-J.

@NorthGaReptile 2 жыл бұрын

The only thing I could see topping this is Barrett-Jackson auctioning off the Millennium Falcon.

@kissfantastic 6 ай бұрын

Holy Moly Batman ...that was exciting, what a beautiful iconic vehicle......

@noiisserpmii 2 жыл бұрын

One of the greatest cars in media history. Arguably THE greatest. That value multipled since that sale. Wonder if that guy still owns it.

@jamesmclain2608 2 жыл бұрын

His wife likely got it in the divorce settlement . 😂

@Oxatolla 2 жыл бұрын

So much for answering any question he was asked.

@holmes1978 21 күн бұрын

I lOVE THIS SO MUCH WOW !!!!!!!

@captaincopconner2663 2 жыл бұрын

Jeff is now considering selling his bat mobile after being there for this crazy experience

@ThatOneChannelinAZ Жыл бұрын

The guy that bought it used to drive it around awatukee all the time. Ive not seen it in two years.

@bigguy1403 2 жыл бұрын

I remember that day...who ever thought...

@joerapoza5991 Жыл бұрын

I have a picture of my son in that car from 15 years ago

@THROTTLEPOWER 2 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed!!!!!!! 👍👍👍

@nelsonpina7227 2 жыл бұрын

Can someone explain why the title says sold for 4.6 but in the auction it only went up to 4.3

@Patryn71 2 жыл бұрын

Buyers premium gets added to the final bid price. From the Barret-Jackson page....."On-site Buyer's Premium: 10%". So it sold for 4.2million, plus 10%, takes it up to 4.6million.

@zarstar1576 8 ай бұрын

10 million next auction

@RexCars1 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Craig... Tell * Foster Grant * over there to Take his shades off.. ( he's inside )..

@FunkyGOB 6 ай бұрын

Wish Adam West could have seen this happen.

@144Donn 11 ай бұрын

In 1967 I was just a young boy of 6 but I heard about the car show...well, what kind of a car show would it be without the Bat Mobile? I got my father to take me to NYC and we saw the car show. I went for one solitary reason...and was I disappointed! How can it be a car show without the most famous of all cars? Pretty logical for a 6yo but as I found out, not the way the world works.

@Hockeyfan9884 Жыл бұрын

Takes it down the highway at speed, hits a deep rut in the road, car flips, totally destroyed but not no serious personal injuries. lol. Good investment.

@johnmontag 2 жыл бұрын

Makes absolutely no sense. If there were 2 of them bidding on the same item you would just make them keep bidding against each other until its highest price you wouldn't just flip a coin over it

@Patryn71 2 жыл бұрын

The coin flip was done by the bidders, not by anyone else. They decided to flip the coin themselves. Rich people do strange things sometimes.

@dannie1035 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so sorry but I keep watching 6:47 his teeth feel out

@Alienbrains480 4 ай бұрын

I can't believe I was lucky enough to be there had a blast at 24 years old. The car was gorgeous in person. It's funny I'm trying to find me and my ex girlfriend in this video.

@izzyrockz4fun355 2 жыл бұрын

I thought uncle Mel was crazy when he bought the Monkeemobile for $360k 😂....until they sold the Batmobile

@ryansilva1024 6 ай бұрын

RIP Rick Champagne

@84Alejernandez 4 ай бұрын

How do you know Rick?

@ryansilva1024 3 ай бұрын

@@84Alejernandez I don’t. How do you?

@ezvue 2 жыл бұрын

Why did they cut off the interview that was about to happen?

@Heavensmyhomenow 4 ай бұрын

They could have went to Saint Jude, Children’s Hospital instead and do something with that money

@Hotrodgypsy 2 жыл бұрын

Look Batman it's Hoovie !! We need more hoovie Robin . God I love this car . And do you know who God loves Hoovie . #morehoovie

@tomsimpson5317 11 ай бұрын

Wish i had the money

@JamieW93 11 ай бұрын

Is this in the galpin collection now ?

@my1vice 2 ай бұрын

M.M.T.B.

@chucks6879 10 ай бұрын

Living in Chicago I get a call from a dear friend wants to know if I still did headers because he was working on a car that a damaged one. I drive to the one car garage in a city neighborhood there sitting on jack stands is Batmobile. He is holding the transmission pan with badge reading Carr. It was a 66 Ford chassis with a built 427. Was told there are 6 of these plus the one here that was made from a Lincoln concept car.

@h.i.m3646 6 күн бұрын

So glad his teeth didn't fall out on the stage.

@miketaylor8323 2 жыл бұрын

Wow

@michaelmooney7341 7 ай бұрын

Who bought it?

@DogaruG 4 ай бұрын

Joker🃏(jim carrey) and 2 faces 🎭 (tomy lee jones) stell/ flip the coin and win/buy🏅 the car He also reminds me of jack nicholson - joker 🦹🏻‍♂️ and the original joker with white face 🤡 and purple🔮costume from 1966 tv- mini series batman movie show with the original car 🚘

@markditecco8682 Жыл бұрын

HERE IS A TRUE STORY. THE END OF 2016 INTO 2017 I WAS WORKING FOR A SUB COMPANY FOR THE POST OFFICE IN ST CATHARINES ONTARIO.DID A DELIVERY UP IN THOROLD ONTARIO.......KNOCKED ON DOOR AND GUY COMES OUT I HAND HIM THEBOX. HE SAYS WANT TO SEE WHAT YOU ARE DELIVERING TO ME. I SAID OK. HE PROCEDDED TO OPEN BOX AND PULLED OUT A VERY LARGE ....OVERSIDED HARD COVER BOOK. IT CONTAINED BEAUTIFUL PICS OF THE ORIGONAL SHOW. AT THE TIME HE SAID HE HAD BOTH BURT WARD AND ADAM WEST ON THREE WAY PHONE CALL AND HE HAD TO GO. HE CLAIMED HE WAS BURT WARDS MANAGER. THIS GUY ALSO HAS AN ORIGONAL BATMOBILE IN HIS GARAGE THAT HE TAKES OUT FROM TIME TO TIME AND DRIVES IT AROUND TOWN...........CRAZY

@healthyamerican 5 ай бұрын

i think that was a bargain. especially when millionaires have paid far more for far less.

@Oxatolla 2 жыл бұрын

Love ya, but put the camera on the vehicle and leave it. Don't move it!! Let us look!

@healthyamerican 5 ай бұрын

the coin flip was embarrassing, and pointless, as the auctioneer isnt going to decide a $100,000 bid on a coin flip between two dudes. the auctioneer wasnt even aware it was going on, so it was a waste of time