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Now You Can Own the Original Batmobile

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Up for auction by Propdomain through iCollector is a Batman and Batman Returns original screen used Batmobile. According to the auction listing: " This is one of the original Studion Production made BATMOBILES Screen Used in the first two Tim Burton BATMAN films. BATMAN & BATMAN RETURNS! Obviously one of the stunt cars as both Heroes remain in their archives. From what I understand only 3 cars were built for the first film. The 2 Heroes and this one they called "The Gurney Car", though a few insert pieces were used like the close up cockpit. This car never ran or drove, though it did steer! It was parked, towed, pushed, or ran along a rail while explosions went off and close crashes involving other vehicles were filmed to avoid damage to the Hero car." The current bid is $15,000 and the auction closes May 27, 2017 at 10 am Pacific Time. You can see more pictures and get more information about this rare item by going to iCollector . 

Buy Warren Buffett's Old Cadillac: Current Bid $72,000

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Here is a great collectible for the billionaire out there; but a Cadillac that is currently owned by another billionaire. In this case, a car owned by Warren Buffett, head of Berkshire Hathaway. His car is being auctioned by ProxyBid , with the proceeds going to the charitable organization Girls Incorporated of Omaha. This 2006 Cadillac DTS has a V8 engine and little over 20,000 miles on it. In addition, it is autographed by Warren Buffett. Bidding ends Thursday, February 19, 2015 at 7:01 PM Central Time. The winner can pick up the keys to the car in person from Mr. Buffett. The top bid right now at the time this article was written is $72,000. Picture courtesy of ProxyBid.

Ferrari Auctioned for Almost $35 Million

A 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO was recently hammered at $34.65 million at auction, the highest price ever paid for a car by auction. The sale was held by the Bonhams Auction House during the Pebble Beach Concourse d'Elegance. Only 39 Ferrari GTOs were ever produced. This car won the Tour de France in 1962, but involved in a fatal crash at that time. After it was fixed up, it was raced in many other events, and eventually ended up in a museum.

BillionairesLife.com 2013 Holiday Gift List

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Have you started your shopping yet? If you are looking for ideas for presents for special people in your life, or maybe you are looking for gifts for yourself, here are some great gifts for the billionaire or the billionaire-to-be. 1. In order to make sure you are on time, a Rolex Daytona Diamond 18K White Gold Mens Watch , just $89,000, on sale from its retail price of $125,000. 2. For that special woman in your life, a Pink Star Diamond for her ring. Only $83,000,000. 3. If you like privacy, there is Rangyai Island in Thailand, for $160,000,000. 4. Jewelry always makes a great gift. How about a Platinum Cushion Cut Blue Sapphire and Round Diamond Pendant for only $120,782. 5.  Need a new pair of jeans? Calvin Klein Mens Rinse Black Straight Leg Jeans are available for $3,710. 6. For those that need a new set of wheels, you can pick up a Lamborghini Veneno Roadster for just $5,000,000. Or if you want a vehicle that's a little less expensive, then there i...

The Most Expensive Cars in the World

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The following are the most expensive cars ever old. The first column is the date sold, and the second column is the year of the are. Also shown is the auctioneer. The left of the two dollar columns is the actual price and the right column is adjusted for inflation. July 12, 2013 1954 Mercedes-Benz W196 Bonhams $29,607,760 $29,607,760 August 21, 2011 1957 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa Gooding and  Company $16,390,000 $17,008,262 May 17, 2009 1957 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa RM Auctions $12,402,500 $13,495,197 May 18, 2008 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider RM Auctions $10,894,900 $11,812,631 November 17, 1987 1931 Bugatti Royale Kellner Coupe Christie's $9,800,000 $20,136,790 1963 Ferrari 250 GTL / Lusso Coupe

Lamborghini Veneno Roadster for $5 Million

Nine topless Lamborghini Veneno Roadster's are being built and will offered at a reasonable $5.3 million . The car goes from zero to 62 mph in 2.9 seconds. It has 740 hp 6.5-liter V-12 engine. The weight of the car is kept light due to the extensive use of carbon fiber.

A Gem in a Junk Yard: Ferrari F50

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Apparently, a Ferrari F50 automobile ended up in a salvage yard in Connecticut. Only 349 of these super cars were manufactured, and only 56 for the United States. This was the last one ever made. Check it out.

Mercedes Automobile Sells for a Record $29.6 Million

Who says the economy is in bad shape? Today, Juan Manuel Fangio's 1954 Grand Prix-winning Mercedes Benz W196 was auctioned off by Bonhams auction house. It set a world record for the highest priced car ever sold, at $29.6 million . World Record This was way above the estimate of $7.5 million. The buyer's name was not disclosed as he wishes to remain anonymous. (Could it be Jay Leno?) This beats the previous expensive car record when a Ferrari Testarossa prototype was hammered at $16 million a couple years ago. Great Mercedes Benz The automobile has fully-independent suspension and a fuel-injected 2.5-liter straight eight engine. It had been sitting in a warehouse for around 30 years , and has all its original parts.

James Bond's Bathing Suit Up for Auction

Do you remember the blue bathing trunks that Daniel Craig wore in the movie, Casino Royale? They are going to be sold at a charity auction next month and part of the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the release of the Dr No movie. The high estimate for the swim trunks is £5,000. The auction will be held by Christie's South Kensington on Friday October 5. You also have the opportunity to bid on the 2008 Aston Martin 6 Litre V12 DBS 2-Door Coupe from the 007 movie Quantum of Solace. It has an estimate sale price of £100,000 to £150,000.

Parking Space for Sale: Only $1 Million

Finally, if you live in New York, this is what you have been waiting for. Your own parking space that is all yours, that you can own free and clear. Cost is only $1 million . It is located at 66 Est 11th Street and measures 23 feet long by 12 feet wide.

Cheap Little Tata Nano Car for Just $4.6 Million

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Tata Motors, manufacturers of the popular Nano automobiles in India, has joined forces with the Tata GoldPlus jewellery business to develop a Tata Nano car, the company's cheapest car, covered in 80 kilograms of 22 carat solid gold, 15 kilos of silver, and numerous precious stones including diamonds, rubies and other expensive gemstones. The car, which normally sells for about $3,000 is worth $4.6 million . 14 various techniques of jewellery making went into the project.

1936 Bugatti 57SC Atlantic Sold: Most Expensive Car Ever

A 1936 Bugatti 57SC Atlantic automobile was sold by the estate of Dr. Peter D. Williamson. The sale was made in a private transaction with the Mullin Automotive Museum in Oxnard, California, reportedly for between $30 and $40 million, by far the most ever paid for an automobile. In May 2009, a 1957 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossawas sold at auction in Italy for $12.2 million, the highest auction price for a car.