The somewhat draconian contract prevents the owner from driving the car - unless he or she is having it repaired.Įven then, the Batmobile cannot be driven in public view. The buyer, who is unknown, is bound by a purchase agreement with Warner Brothers - the producers of Batman Forever - and DC Comics.

The 'marmite' nature of the car may have contributed to this underwhelming result, but others have speculated the terms and conditions attached to the vehicle have been decisive. The controversial Batmobile fell short, realising only $165,000.

The car was offered by Auctions America on March 5 with an estimate of $200,000-275,000. Originally purchased by Al Wiseman in 2007 for $297,000, the car - which has a Chevrolet V8 engine - allegedly cost $2.5m to build. With its large 'fin' at the rear and unusual chassis, the Batman Forever Batmobile is very recognisable, but has split Batfans down the middle ever since the film's release - some love it, some hate it. The vehicle in question was used in the 1995 film 'Batman Forever', starring Val Kilmer, and is considered one of the most distinct, if divisive, Batmobiles ever conceived. How to live and by what morality, and I found that the part that I feel bad about is hurting somebody in the process.As we reported last week, a unique model of Batman's famous car - the Batmobile - was due to be auctioned this week in Fort Lauderdale, USA. He shared, 'Everyone has to work out their own salvation. Kilmer also went on to address those past stories which have circulated about being difficult to work with and possibly losing work because of that reputation. Kilmer told Brodesser-Akner that this moment made him realize it doesn't matter who is portraying Batman: 'That’s why it’s so easy to have five or six Batmans. Those visitors turned out to be Warren Buffet and his grandchildren, who apparently were less interested in seeing Kilmer all suited and booted and more interested in looking the sets and props, including the Batmobile. Per Kilmer, one day in between filming, he stayed in costume because he heard visitors were coming to set who wanted to see him in his costume.

While speaking with NYT's Taffy Brodesser-Akner, Kilmer recalled a moment which made it clear to him he didn't want to play Batman after Batman Forever.

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