Tuesday, November 24, 2015

Holy smokes, Batman! Take a look at these ultimate movie cars


Updated 0123 GMT (0923 HKT) November 11, 2015
The self-driving 1963 Volkswagen Beetle "Herbie" has been featured in multiple blockbuster films. It first starred in the 1968 film, "The Love Bug," and was most recently featured in the 2005 Disney film "Herbie: Fully Loaded."
19 photos: Cars that stole the show
The Love Bug (1968) – The self-driving 1963 Volkswagen Beetle "Herbie" has been featured in multiple blockbuster films. It first starred in the 1968 film, "The Love Bug," and was most recently featured in the 2005 Disney film "Herbie: Fully Loaded."
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There were<a href="http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-05-12/every-killer-car-in-mad-max-fury-road-explained" target="_blank"> 88 cars created</a> for "Mad Max: Fury Road," out of which over half were destroyed during stunts. Of this, highlights from the film include the stretch Mercedes Limousine (named the People Eater) and the 18-wheeler (named War Rig) that is driven by one of the characters.
19 photos: Cars that stole the show
Mad Max: Fury Road (2015) – There were 88 cars created for "Mad Max: Fury Road," out of which over half were destroyed during stunts. Of this, highlights from the film include the stretch Mercedes Limousine (named the People Eater) and the 18-wheeler (named War Rig) that is driven by one of the characters.
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Another famed car from the "James Bond" series is the Lotus Esprit pictured above, which functioned as a submarine car in "The Spy Who Loved Me." It is <a href="http://edition.cnn.com/2015/10/26/autos/coolest-007-bond-cars-of-all-time/">said to be </a>the only car that rivals the Aston Martin DB5 for iconic James Bond status.
19 photos: Cars that stole the show
The Spy Who Loved Me (1977) – Another famed car from the "James Bond" series is the Lotus Esprit pictured above, which functioned as a submarine car in "The Spy Who Loved Me." It is said to be the only car that rivals the Aston Martin DB5 for iconic James Bond status.
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This iconic Ford Grand Turino was used throughout the "Starsky & Hutch" series. It was first seen in the television series in the 1970's and was revived in 2004 for the comedy.
19 photos: Cars that stole the show
Starsky & Hutch (2005) – This iconic Ford Grand Turino was used throughout the "Starsky & Hutch" series. It was first seen in the television series in the 1970's and was revived in 2004 for the comedy.
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The vehicle that takes the characters of Thelma and Louise through the film's disastrous road trip is the 1966 Ford Thunderbird convertible pictured above. It belongs to Louise 's character.
19 photos: Cars that stole the show
Thelma and Louise (1991) – The vehicle that takes the characters of Thelma and Louise through the film's disastrous road trip is the 1966 Ford Thunderbird convertible pictured above. It belongs to Louise 's character.
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The 1976 AMC Pacer is the car of choice for the 1992 film, "Wayne's World." Despite its<a href="http://money.cnn.com/galleries/2007/autos/0708/gallery.questionable_cars/"> bad reputation</a>, the AMC Pacer from the film <a href="http://money.cnn.com/2004/12/16/pf/autos/pacer_auction/">previously sold </a>for $15,000.
19 photos: Cars that stole the show
Wayne's World (1992) – The 1976 AMC Pacer is the car of choice for the 1992 film, "Wayne's World." Despite its bad reputation, the AMC Pacer from the filmpreviously sold for $15,000.
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The "A-Team" television series ran from 1983 to 1987. It also starred Liam Neeson and Bradley Cooper in a 2010 remake. Above is an image from Episode 17 of the original series. The actors are posing with the black and gray GMC Vandura used by the team.
19 photos: Cars that stole the show
The A-Team – The "A-Team" television series ran from 1983 to 1987. It also starred Liam Neeson and Bradley Cooper in a 2010 remake. Above is an image from Episode 17 of the original series. The actors are posing with the black and gray GMC Vandura used by the team.
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The car of choice in the 1977 film, "Smokey and the Bandit," was a Pontiac Trans Am. The original car from the movie has <a href="http://money.cnn.com/video/news/2014/12/16/burt-reynolds-smokey-and-the-bandit-pontiac-trans-am-auction.cnnmoney/">previously sold </a>for $450,000.
19 photos: Cars that stole the show
Smokey and the Bandit (1977) – The car of choice in the 1977 film, "Smokey and the Bandit," was a Pontiac Trans Am. The original car from the movie haspreviously sold for $450,000.
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<a href="http://edition.cnn.com/2003/SHOWBIZ/Movies/06/05/hln.connect.italian.job/index.html?iref=newssearch">According</a> to the film's director, F. Gary Gray, the BMW Mini Coopers featured in the film were an "integral part of the heist." For this film, the actors were expected to return to driving school in order to be able to conduct the majority of their own stunts.
19 photos: Cars that stole the show
The Italian Job (2003) – According to the film's director, F. Gary Gray, the BMW Mini Coopers featured in the film were an "integral part of the heist." For this film, the actors were expected to return to driving school in order to be able to conduct the majority of their own stunts.
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Considered to be one of the<a href="http://edition.cnn.com/2009/LIVING/wayoflife/02/04/aa.top.ten.cars/"> Top 10 cop cars</a> of all time, the car (often referred to as the Bluesmobile) is a 1974 Dodge Monaco. The vehicle is a <a href="http://edition.cnn.com/SHOWBIZ/9802/13/review.blues.bros.2000/">used cop car </a>found by Elwood, that he searches for in an effort to reunite his band.
19 photos: Cars that stole the show
Blues Brothers (2000) – Considered to be one of the Top 10 cop cars of all time, the car (often referred to as the Bluesmobile) is a 1974 Dodge Monaco. The vehicle is a used cop car found by Elwood, that he searches for in an effort to reunite his band.
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Above is an image from the "Batman" television series in 1966. Adam West who played Batman and Burt Ward who played Robin are both seated in the car. The Batmobile was actually a modified 1955 Lincoln Futura concept car.
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Batman Television Series (1966) – Above is an image from the "Batman" television series in 1966. Adam West who played Batman and Burt Ward who played Robin are both seated in the car. The Batmobile was actually a modified 1955 Lincoln Futura concept car.
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This unique six-wheeled Nautilus car was driven by Captain Nemo (Naseeruddin Shah) in the 2003 action movie "The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen." Conceived by production designer and art director Carol Spier, it was one of only two ever made. The car sold for $49,000 at Coys Blenheim Palace auction in July 2015.
19 photos: Cars that stole the show
League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (2003) – This unique six-wheeled Nautilus car was driven by Captain Nemo (Naseeruddin Shah) in the 2003 action movie "The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen." Conceived by production designer and art director Carol Spier, it was one of only two ever made. The car sold for $49,000 at Coys Blenheim Palace auction in July 2015.
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Described as an unconventional choice by Back to the Future's co-writer and producer, Bob Gale, the DeLorean represented, "something dangerous, something counterculture" in the "Back to the Future" movie series. The car in the movie doubled as a time machine. In real-life, only 9,000 DeLoreans were produced before production ceased in 1982.
19 photos: Cars that stole the show
Back to the Future (1985) – Described as an unconventional choice by Back to the Future's co-writer and producer, Bob Gale, the DeLorean represented, "something dangerous, something counterculture" in the "Back to the Future" movie series. The car in the movie doubled as a time machine. In real-life, only 9,000 DeLoreans were produced before production ceased in 1982.
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Action Thriller "Bullitt" featured the 1968 Highland Green Ford Mustang pictured above. The film featured an 11-minute famous car chase sequence, that involved actor Steve McQueen in pursuit of two villains.
19 photos: Cars that stole the show
Bullitt (1968) – Action Thriller "Bullitt" featured the 1968 Highland Green Ford Mustang pictured above. The film featured an 11-minute famous car chase sequence, that involved actor Steve McQueen in pursuit of two villains.
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The 1968 musical "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" was named after the vintage race car featured in the film and as a central prop throughout the story. The film is inspired and loosely based on the 1964 novel "Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang: The Magical Car" by Ian Fleming.
19 photos: Cars that stole the show
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968) – The 1968 musical "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" was named after the vintage race car featured in the film and as a central prop throughout the story. The film is inspired and loosely based on the 1964 novel "Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang: The Magical Car" by Ian Fleming.
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A key mode of transport for the film's three main characters on their day off from school is the 1961 Ferrari 250 GT California. In the plot, this beauty actually belongs to the father of Cameron Frye's character. The car meets its eventual demise when it crashes though a glass window.
19 photos: Cars that stole the show
Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986) – A key mode of transport for the film's three main characters on their day off from school is the 1961 Ferrari 250 GT California. In the plot, this beauty actually belongs to the father of Cameron Frye's character. The car meets its eventual demise when it crashes though a glass window.
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The signature car of Dominic Toretto, played by Vin Diesel, is the 1970 Dodge Charger. Above is a scene from the seventh installment of the series. The car tself is a key component of the first ever "The Fast & The Furious" movie as Toretto's character was initially apprehensive about driving it.
19 photos: Cars that stole the show
Furious 7 (2015) – The signature car of Dominic Toretto, played by Vin Diesel, is the 1970 Dodge Charger. Above is a scene from the seventh installment of the series. The car tself is a key component of the first ever "The Fast & The Furious" movie as Toretto's character was initially apprehensive about driving it.
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The Aston Martin DB5 is considered one of the <a href="http://edition.cnn.com/2015/10/26/autos/coolest-007-bond-cars-of-all-time/">coolest Bond cars of all time</a>. Pictured above is an Aston Martin DB5 used in the "GoldenEye" Bond film in 1995. Other versions of the car have sold as the most expensive cars in film to date, with black and red versions of the car featured in other Bond films sold in the millions.
19 photos: Cars that stole the show
The Aston Martin DB5 is considered one of the coolest Bond cars of all time. Pictured above is an Aston Martin DB5 used in the "GoldenEye" Bond film in 1995. Other versions of the car have sold as the most expensive cars in film to date, with black and red versions of the car featured in other Bond films sold in the millions.
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Often referred to as the Ecto-1 in "The Ghostbusters" franchise, the team used the car pictured above to transport to and from the firehouse.
19 photos: Cars that stole the show
Ghostbusters (1984) – Often referred to as the Ecto-1 in "The Ghostbusters" franchise, the team used the car pictured above to transport to and from the firehouse.
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The self-driving 1963 Volkswagen Beetle "Herbie" has been featured in multiple blockbuster films. It first starred in the 1968 film, "The Love Bug," and was most recently featured in the 2005 Disney film "Herbie: Fully Loaded."
19 photos: Cars that stole the show
The Love Bug (1968) – The self-driving 1963 Volkswagen Beetle "Herbie" has been featured in multiple blockbuster films. It first starred in the 1968 film, "The Love Bug," and was most recently featured in the 2005 Disney film "Herbie: Fully Loaded."
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There were<a href="http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-05-12/every-killer-car-in-mad-max-fury-road-explained" target="_blank"> 88 cars created</a> for "Mad Max: Fury Road," out of which over half were destroyed during stunts. Of this, highlights from the film include the stretch Mercedes Limousine (named the People Eater) and the 18-wheeler (named War Rig) that is driven by one of the characters.
19 photos: Cars that stole the show
Mad Max: Fury Road (2015) – There were 88 cars created for "Mad Max: Fury Road," out of which over half were destroyed during stunts. Of this, highlights from the film include the stretch Mercedes Limousine (named the People Eater) and the 18-wheeler (named War Rig) that is driven by one of the characters.
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Another famed car from the "James Bond" series is the Lotus Esprit pictured above, which functioned as a submarine car in "The Spy Who Loved Me." It is <a href="http://edition.cnn.com/2015/10/26/autos/coolest-007-bond-cars-of-all-time/">said to be </a>the only car that rivals the Aston Martin DB5 for iconic James Bond status.
19 photos: Cars that stole the show
The Spy Who Loved Me (1977) – Another famed car from the "James Bond" series is the Lotus Esprit pictured above, which functioned as a submarine car in "The Spy Who Loved Me." It is said to be the only car that rivals the Aston Martin DB5 for iconic James Bond status.
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This iconic Ford Grand Turino was used throughout the "Starsky & Hutch" series. It was first seen in the television series in the 1970's and was revived in 2004 for the comedy.
19 photos: Cars that stole the show
Starsky & Hutch (2005) – This iconic Ford Grand Turino was used throughout the "Starsky & Hutch" series. It was first seen in the television series in the 1970's and was revived in 2004 for the comedy.
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The vehicle that takes the characters of Thelma and Louise through the film's disastrous road trip is the 1966 Ford Thunderbird convertible pictured above. It belongs to Louise 's character.
19 photos: Cars that stole the show
Thelma and Louise (1991) – The vehicle that takes the characters of Thelma and Louise through the film's disastrous road trip is the 1966 Ford Thunderbird convertible pictured above. It belongs to Louise 's character.
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The 1976 AMC Pacer is the car of choice for the 1992 film, "Wayne's World." Despite its<a href="http://money.cnn.com/galleries/2007/autos/0708/gallery.questionable_cars/"> bad reputation</a>, the AMC Pacer from the film <a href="http://money.cnn.com/2004/12/16/pf/autos/pacer_auction/">previously sold </a>for $15,000.
19 photos: Cars that stole the show
Wayne's World (1992) – The 1976 AMC Pacer is the car of choice for the 1992 film, "Wayne's World." Despite its bad reputation, the AMC Pacer from the filmpreviously sold for $15,000.
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The "A-Team" television series ran from 1983 to 1987. It also starred Liam Neeson and Bradley Cooper in a 2010 remake. Above is an image from Episode 17 of the original series. The actors are posing with the black and gray GMC Vandura used by the team.
19 photos: Cars that stole the show
The A-Team – The "A-Team" television series ran from 1983 to 1987. It also starred Liam Neeson and Bradley Cooper in a 2010 remake. Above is an image from Episode 17 of the original series. The actors are posing with the black and gray GMC Vandura used by the team.
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The car of choice in the 1977 film, "Smokey and the Bandit," was a Pontiac Trans Am. The original car from the movie has <a href="http://money.cnn.com/video/news/2014/12/16/burt-reynolds-smokey-and-the-bandit-pontiac-trans-am-auction.cnnmoney/">previously sold </a>for $450,000.
19 photos: Cars that stole the show
Smokey and the Bandit (1977) – The car of choice in the 1977 film, "Smokey and the Bandit," was a Pontiac Trans Am. The original car from the movie haspreviously sold for $450,000.
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<a href="http://edition.cnn.com/2003/SHOWBIZ/Movies/06/05/hln.connect.italian.job/index.html?iref=newssearch">According</a> to the film's director, F. Gary Gray, the BMW Mini Coopers featured in the film were an "integral part of the heist." For this film, the actors were expected to return to driving school in order to be able to conduct the majority of their own stunts.
19 photos: Cars that stole the show
The Italian Job (2003) – According to the film's director, F. Gary Gray, the BMW Mini Coopers featured in the film were an "integral part of the heist." For this film, the actors were expected to return to driving school in order to be able to conduct the majority of their own stunts.
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Considered to be one of the<a href="http://edition.cnn.com/2009/LIVING/wayoflife/02/04/aa.top.ten.cars/"> Top 10 cop cars</a> of all time, the car (often referred to as the Bluesmobile) is a 1974 Dodge Monaco. The vehicle is a <a href="http://edition.cnn.com/SHOWBIZ/9802/13/review.blues.bros.2000/">used cop car </a>found by Elwood, that he searches for in an effort to reunite his band.
19 photos: Cars that stole the show
Blues Brothers (2000) – Considered to be one of the Top 10 cop cars of all time, the car (often referred to as the Bluesmobile) is a 1974 Dodge Monaco. The vehicle is a used cop car found by Elwood, that he searches for in an effort to reunite his band.
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Above is an image from the "Batman" television series in 1966. Adam West who played Batman and Burt Ward who played Robin are both seated in the car. The Batmobile was actually a modified 1955 Lincoln Futura concept car.
19 photos: Cars that stole the show
Batman Television Series (1966) – Above is an image from the "Batman" television series in 1966. Adam West who played Batman and Burt Ward who played Robin are both seated in the car. The Batmobile was actually a modified 1955 Lincoln Futura concept car.
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This unique six-wheeled Nautilus car was driven by Captain Nemo (Naseeruddin Shah) in the 2003 action movie "The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen." Conceived by production designer and art director Carol Spier, it was one of only two ever made. The car sold for $49,000 at Coys Blenheim Palace auction in July 2015.
19 photos: Cars that stole the show
League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (2003) – This unique six-wheeled Nautilus car was driven by Captain Nemo (Naseeruddin Shah) in the 2003 action movie "The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen." Conceived by production designer and art director Carol Spier, it was one of only two ever made. The car sold for $49,000 at Coys Blenheim Palace auction in July 2015.
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Described as an unconventional choice by Back to the Future's co-writer and producer, Bob Gale, the DeLorean represented, "something dangerous, something counterculture" in the "Back to the Future" movie series. The car in the movie doubled as a time machine. In real-life, only 9,000 DeLoreans were produced before production ceased in 1982.
19 photos: Cars that stole the show
Back to the Future (1985) – Described as an unconventional choice by Back to the Future's co-writer and producer, Bob Gale, the DeLorean represented, "something dangerous, something counterculture" in the "Back to the Future" movie series. The car in the movie doubled as a time machine. In real-life, only 9,000 DeLoreans were produced before production ceased in 1982.
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Action Thriller "Bullitt" featured the 1968 Highland Green Ford Mustang pictured above. The film featured an 11-minute famous car chase sequence, that involved actor Steve McQueen in pursuit of two villains.
19 photos: Cars that stole the show
Bullitt (1968) – Action Thriller "Bullitt" featured the 1968 Highland Green Ford Mustang pictured above. The film featured an 11-minute famous car chase sequence, that involved actor Steve McQueen in pursuit of two villains.
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The 1968 musical "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" was named after the vintage race car featured in the film and as a central prop throughout the story. The film is inspired and loosely based on the 1964 novel "Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang: The Magical Car" by Ian Fleming.
19 photos: Cars that stole the show
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968) – The 1968 musical "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" was named after the vintage race car featured in the film and as a central prop throughout the story. The film is inspired and loosely based on the 1964 novel "Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang: The Magical Car" by Ian Fleming.
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A key mode of transport for the film's three main characters on their day off from school is the 1961 Ferrari 250 GT California. In the plot, this beauty actually belongs to the father of Cameron Frye's character. The car meets its eventual demise when it crashes though a glass window.
19 photos: Cars that stole the show
Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986) – A key mode of transport for the film's three main characters on their day off from school is the 1961 Ferrari 250 GT California. In the plot, this beauty actually belongs to the father of Cameron Frye's character. The car meets its eventual demise when it crashes though a glass window.
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The signature car of Dominic Toretto, played by Vin Diesel, is the 1970 Dodge Charger. Above is a scene from the seventh installment of the series. The car tself is a key component of the first ever "The Fast & The Furious" movie as Toretto's character was initially apprehensive about driving it.
19 photos: Cars that stole the show
Furious 7 (2015) – The signature car of Dominic Toretto, played by Vin Diesel, is the 1970 Dodge Charger. Above is a scene from the seventh installment of the series. The car tself is a key component of the first ever "The Fast & The Furious" movie as Toretto's character was initially apprehensive about driving it.
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The Aston Martin DB5 is considered one of the <a href="http://edition.cnn.com/2015/10/26/autos/coolest-007-bond-cars-of-all-time/">coolest Bond cars of all time</a>. Pictured above is an Aston Martin DB5 used in the "GoldenEye" Bond film in 1995. Other versions of the car have sold as the most expensive cars in film to date, with black and red versions of the car featured in other Bond films sold in the millions.
19 photos: Cars that stole the show
The Aston Martin DB5 is considered one of the coolest Bond cars of all time. Pictured above is an Aston Martin DB5 used in the "GoldenEye" Bond film in 1995. Other versions of the car have sold as the most expensive cars in film to date, with black and red versions of the car featured in other Bond films sold in the millions.
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Often referred to as the Ecto-1 in "The Ghostbusters" franchise, the team used the car pictured above to transport to and from the firehouse.
19 photos: Cars that stole the show
Ghostbusters (1984) – Often referred to as the Ecto-1 in "The Ghostbusters" franchise, the team used the car pictured above to transport to and from the firehouse.
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The self-driving 1963 Volkswagen Beetle "Herbie" has been featured in multiple blockbuster films. It first starred in the 1968 film, "The Love Bug," and was most recently featured in the 2005 Disney film "Herbie: Fully Loaded."
19 photos: Cars that stole the show
The Love Bug (1968) – The self-driving 1963 Volkswagen Beetle "Herbie" has been featured in multiple blockbuster films. It first starred in the 1968 film, "The Love Bug," and was most recently featured in the 2005 Disney film "Herbie: Fully Loaded."
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Story highlights

  • Original Batmobile from the 1960s on sale for $5m in Arizona
  • Batmobile was crafted from a 1955 Lincoln Futura concept car
  • Bond's Aston Martin DB5 competes with Batmobile for top collector car spot
Kapow! Crunch! Zap! "Batman" in the 1960s was a comic book brought to life.
The television show, which ran for three series between 1966 and 1988, made actors Adam West (Batman) and Burt Ward (Robin) bona fide Hollywood stars. But its arguably their tricked out ride, the Batmobile, that has stood the real test of time.
This car will go from 0 to 1,000 mph in 55 seconds
Virtually tied with James Bond's Aston Martin DB5 as the most expensive vehicle in film history, the original black and red car from the TV series went for a whopping $4.62m (about £3m) when it was bought by collector Rick Champagne in 2013.
Now the original Batmobile is up for sale again, by Barrett-Jackson, one of the world's leading collector car auction companies. The car is currently for sale in its Scottsdale showroom in Arizona, for a reported $5m (£3.2m) price tag.

    Who built the Batmobile?

    The Batmobile featured in the 1966 television series.
    The Batmobile featured in the 1966 television series.
    Car customizer George Barris built the Batmobile in just three weeks. Barris transformed a 1955 Lincoln Futura concept car into the Caped Crusader's preferred form of transport. Gadgets included the Batphone, Bat-Ray Projector and tires that could automatically inflate.
    The car had remained in George Barris' own collection until it was sold two years ago.

    007's sleek ride: The Aston Martin DB5

    The Aston Martin DB5 is considered a "James Bond" fan favorite
    The Aston Martin DB5 is considered a "James Bond" fan favorite
    Another fan favorite is super spy James Bond's Aston Martin DB5. In total, four cars were built for filming and the promotion of the Bond franchise.
    Two were constructed for the filming of "Goldfinger", while one of these vehicles went missing after it was stolen from its Florida owners in 1997.
    The surviving "Goldfinger" movie car, which was also driven by Sean Connery in "Thunderball", sold at a RM Auctions sale in 2010 for $4.6m (£2.6m).

    Film cameo raises value of car

    An appearance in a movie or TV series can do wonders for the value of even the humblest of cars. The anthropomorphic 1963 Volkswagen Beetle that starred as Herbie, in the 1968 film "The Love Bug", went for $126,000 (£81,750). It holds the world record for a VW Beetle sold at an auction.
    The 1963 Volkswagen Beetle pictured above was first seen in the 1968 film "The Love Bug." It is pictured above during its promotional rounds for the 2005 sequel, "Herbie: Fully Loaded"
    The 1963 Volkswagen Beetle pictured above was first seen in the 1968 film "The Love Bug." It is pictured above during its promotional rounds for the 2005 sequel, "Herbie: Fully Loaded"
    "It definitely brings up the value. They're iconic," explains Craig Jackson, Chairman & CEO of Barrett-Jackson explains.

    However, not all movie cars are auction successes.
    Earlier in July, there was speculation that another car, piloted by Sean Connery, could go for as much as $387,000 (£250,000) at a Coys sale in the UK.
    But, Captain Nemo's bizarre six-wheeled Nautilus car, from the 2003 movie "The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen," only made $49,000 (£31,860).
    "There's really no set premium since the cars all so different and it all depends on how much the fan or investor personally values each one.
    Jackson refers to starring vehicles like the Jalopy from "Beverly Hillbillies", the 1969 Dodge Charger from the "Dukes of Hazzard" and the 1955 Pontiac Star Chief from "I Love Lucy", as autos that have stolen film buffs' hearts.
    "Many of the buyers are people that grew up watching and dreaming of owning them."
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