1959 Lincoln Batmobile (Jay Ohrberg Hollywood Cars replica, 6th example)
- Engine
- Carbureted V8, automatic transmission
- Colour
- Black with red accent lines
A television Batmobile constructed on a 1959 Lincoln chassis with a hand-fabricated steel body — rather than the more common fibreglass construction — this is believed to be the sixth example built by Jay Ohrberg Hollywood Cars. Used in promotional tours across the United States to educate children about the hazards of alcohol and drugs, it subsequently passed through private American and German ownership before entering the Cars of the Stars museum collection. Finished in signature black with red trim, it retains period-correct Cragar wheels and a fitted interior with Bat-phone and custom steering wheel.
Ownership
- —Auction saleEstimate US$175,000 – US$225,000
- → 1991Private saleGerman collectorpartial documentation
Acquired from the Los Angeles collector during the 1980s; subsequently sold to a private museum in 1991.
- 1991 →Private saleCars of the Stars collectionpartial documentation
Regarded as one of the foremost collections of film and television vehicles worldwide; the car formed part of their permanent display.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownJay Ohrberg Hollywood Carspartial documentation
Builder of this example; one of the leading creators of movie and television vehicles. Car was reportedly used for nationwide promotional tours highlighting dangers of substance abuse to youth.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownPrivate collector in Los Angelespartial documentation
Owner based in Los Angeles who sold the car during the 1980s to a buyer in Germany.
Competition
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Maintenance & restoration
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