1960s Batman Batcycle Sold On eBay - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 07-13-2009, 04:36 PM

As Jack Nicholson famously pointed out in 1989’s “Batman,” DC’s Dark Knight has collected some wonderful toys over the years. However, long before Michael Keaton’s Batman debuted his arsenal of gadgets against Nicholson’s Joker, Adam West protected Gotham using everything from a “Bat-Copter” to “Shark Repellent Bat-Spray.” And last month, a lucky fan became the owner of one of the more popular items from that campy era of Batman’s past: The Batcycle.

In an eBay auction that ended June 11, a Bat-bidder (sorry, I can’t help it) plunked down $29,500 for the custom motorcycle and sidecar that first appeared in the 1966 “Batman” movie and was later used throughout the run of the television series. A working vehicle based on the 250cc Yamaha Catalina, the motorcycle wasn’t likely to break any land-speed records, but it did sport some Bat-tastic special features.

Along with a “Bat-Scanner” and “Batter Ram” on its dashboard, this particular Batcycle is reported to be the only model of the three created for the series that also featured a detachable, motorized sidecar for Robin.

“The ‘Batcycle’ was a resounding and immediate success although its stunt drivers found the detaching ‘go-kart’ quite difficult to maneuver,” stated the seller.

Oh, and in case you were wondering, Batman only put 8,500 miles on the Batcycle before it was retired to the Bat-Cave (Bat-Garage?) in 1968.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...ayphotohosting

Marvo301 · 07-13-2009, 07:34 PM

The identity of the Batcycle purchaser has now been revealed. It is non other than millionaire industrialist Bruce Wayne!!

MickeyMac · 07-13-2009, 08:40 PM

Its somebody with deep pockets thats for sure.

Scoobiedoo30 · 07-14-2009, 05:20 PM

Congrat's to the person who brought Catwomen Batcycle.

07-13-2009, 04:36 PM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	1960s Batman Batcycle Sold On eBay As Jack Nicholson famously pointed out in 1989’s “Batman,” DC’s Dark Knight has collected some wonderful toys over the years. However, long before Michael Keaton’s Batman debuted his arsenal of gadgets against Nicholson’s Joker, Adam West protected Gotham using everything from a “Bat-Copter” to “Shark Repellent Bat-Spray.” And last month, a lucky fan became the owner of one of the more popular items from that campy era of Batman’s past: The Batcycle. In an eBay auction that ended June 11, a Bat-bidder (sorry, I can’t help it) plunked down $29,500 for the custom motorcycle and sidecar that first appeared in the 1966 “Batman” movie and was later used throughout the run of the television series. A working vehicle based on the 250cc Yamaha Catalina, the motorcycle wasn’t likely to break any land-speed records, but it did sport some Bat-tastic special features. Along with a “Bat-Scanner” and “Batter Ram” on its dashboard, this particular Batcycle is reported to be the only model of the three created for the series that also featured a detachable, motorized sidecar for Robin. “The ‘Batcycle’ was a resounding and immediate success although its stunt drivers found the detaching ‘go-kart’ quite difficult to maneuver,” stated the seller. Oh, and in case you were wondering, Batman only put 8,500 miles on the Batcycle before it was retired to the Bat-Cave (Bat-Garage?) in 1968. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...ayphotohosting Attached Images
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07-13-2009, 07:34 PM	#2
Marvo301 I'm NOT a Blockhead! Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: The Great White North Posts: 21,460	The identity of the Batcycle purchaser has now been revealed. It is non other than millionaire industrialist Bruce Wayne!!
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07-14-2009, 05:20 PM	#4
Scoobiedoo30 Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Jun 27, 2002 Location: KENNER, LOUISIANA Posts: 27,654	Congrat's to the person who brought Catwomen Batcycle.
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07-13-2009, 08:40 PM	#3
MickeyMac Member Forum Star Join Date: Jun 18, 2008 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 19,008	Its somebody with deep pockets thats for sure.