Saturday, January 19, 2013

Batmobile


My close friend David had VIP tickets for Thursday at the Barrett-Jackson collector car auction that has been going on in Scottsdale all this week.  I was the lucky one that got to go with him.  Wow, what an experience.  The auction has been going on in Scottsdale for years but, this is the first time I got to experience it and I must say, I was impressed.  First of all, it's huge!  Second, the numbers of people attending are astronomical.  We were told that on Friday and Saturday the crowds would exceed 200,000.

I took a lot of pictures and I won't bore you with all of them but, I will show you a few of my favorites starting with the original BATMOBILE that was used for the old TV series from the 1960's.


Check out the Bat-phone inside the car!


Here we have a front view!  Isn't that fun?
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17 comments:

  1. AnonymousJanuary 19, 2013 at 2:04 AM

    Now that is THE Batmobile, I remember having a toy version of this very model!

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  2. MoJanuary 19, 2013 at 2:55 AM

    Wow what can you say.

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  3. KateJanuary 19, 2013 at 5:18 AM

    That's quite a car! Imagine how heads would turn if you tooled around in it.

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  4. Dave-CostaRicaDailyPhoto.comJanuary 19, 2013 at 8:04 AM

    I look forward to the rest of your photos from the Barrett-Jackson. Julie and I have talked about going, but have never done so.

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  5. JudyJanuary 19, 2013 at 8:45 AM

    That would be fun, except for the 200,000 people. Was this car going up for sale? I wonder how much it would go for.

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  6. glendaJanuary 19, 2013 at 9:25 AM

    Wow what a car. Would love to attend this even though I'm not a real car buff.

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  7. UnknownJanuary 19, 2013 at 11:00 AM

    How very cool! I second Judy on her question.

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  8. SharonJanuary 19, 2013 at 11:59 AM

    Yes, this one will be in the auction sometime today. I'll update my blog with the sale price when they post it on the Barrett Jackson web site.

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  9. BirdmanJanuary 19, 2013 at 1:56 PM

    "To the Batcave, Robin!"

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  10. RedPatJanuary 19, 2013 at 2:37 PM

    I've watched the auction on TV many times and found it fascinating. Lucky you to actually go there.
    Love yesterday's woodpecker too.

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  11. CatalystJanuary 19, 2013 at 2:57 PM

    That guy with the can of pop in the last photo had better not lean over too far!

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  12. ChristinaJanuary 19, 2013 at 3:47 PM

    Holy Batmobile! Awesome!

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  13. JackJanuary 19, 2013 at 5:43 PM

    Amazing!

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  14. AndyJanuary 20, 2013 at 2:36 AM

    I just read that Batmobile sold for $4.2 million. I think it's amazing that you were there and got theses impressive photos.

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  15. KarlJanuary 20, 2013 at 3:14 AM

    Wow, the REAL Batmobile!!!

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  16. PerthDailyPhotoJanuary 20, 2013 at 8:49 AM

    Super shots of this iconic car Sharon...only..now I have that tune in my head, thanks!!

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  17. Mary Helen-Art Saves LivesJanuary 20, 2013 at 8:15 PM

    amazing car show........... Bat mobile!!!!! Peace, Mary helen

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