# Batman Returns Batmobile could fetch $7 million

> Tim Burton's iconic hot rod from the 1992 film headlines a major auction of Batmobile memorabilia.
- Title: Batman Returns Batmobile could fetch $7 million · Maxim
- Summary: Tim Burton's iconic hot rod from the 1992 film headlines a major auction of Batmobile memorabilia. The Batman Returns Batmobile, built from two Chevrolet…
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- Source: Maxim — https://maxim.com/rides/the-batman-returns-batmobile-could-fetch-7-million-at-auction
- Published: 2026-09-22T12:11:03+00:00
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- Topics: batman returns, batmobile, tim burton, michael keaton, auction, julien's auctions, turner classic movies, movie cars, collectibles, carl casper, custom cars
## Iconic Batmobile hits the auction block
The Batman Returns Batmobile from Tim Burton's 1992 film is headlining The Ultimate Batmobile Auction, organized by Turner Classic Movies and Julien's Auctions.
## Built from two Chevrolet Impalas
The chassis was spliced from two Chevrolet Impalas, with a hand-sculpted body featuring a jet turbine nose, afterburner exhaust, and retro-style fins. Carl Casper, who ran a custom car shop for 55 years, built the vehicle.
## Estimated at $5 to $7 million
Julien's placed the pre-auction estimate based on the 2013 sale of the Adam West TV series Batmobile, which fetched $4.6 million. The auction is scheduled for November 23.
## Batman defined by the car
Michael Uslan, executive producer of every live-action Batman movie, said the Batmobile is essential to the character's identity alongside his rogues' gallery and origin story.

> Batman is defined by having no superpowers, an unmatched rogues' gallery, an origin story that towers over the genre, and the car.
## Broader memorabilia sale underway
The Ultimate Batmobile Auction is accepting consignments including props, wardrobe, set dressing, and archival material from Batman films. Bidder registration is open now.
## Key takeaway

The Batman Returns Batmobile, built from two Chevrolet Impalas with a jet turbine nose and afterburner exhaust, is estimated to sell for $5 to $7 million at auction in November.