Original Batmobile Sells for $4.2 Million!

Holy Smokes Batman! The original Batmobile was sold at Auction this last weekend for the incredible sum of 4.2 million dollars. The bidding battle raged on, only being decided by a coin toss by the two top bidders. The Winner, Rick Champagne, who owns a logistics company in Tempe, identified himself as the buyer in an interview with Speed TV immediately after the sale. He told Speed that the car would go in his living room.

We shot these photos at an event last year at LA area speed lifestyle store World Class Motoring that was hosting an event in honor of George Barris.

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Michael Satterfield is the founder of The Gentleman Racer, a leading automotive lifestyle site blending cars, travel, and culture. Known for its compelling storytelling and unique perspective, the site has become a go-to destination for car enthusiasts and style aficionados.

A Texan with a passion for classic cars and motorsports, Michael is also a hands-on restorer, currently working on a 1960s SCCA-spec Formula Super Vee and other project cars. As the head of the Satterfield Group, he consults on branding and marketing for top automotive and lifestyle brands, bringing his deep industry knowledge to every project.