A Berkshire man who collects cars from classic films and TV shows is to sell off his Batmobile - so somebody else can have a turn at driving it.
Mark Perkins, 47, also owns the Flintstones' car, Mr Bean's Mini, James Bond's Aston Martin, Starsky and Hutch's Ford Torino and Del Boy's Reliant Regal van.
But he has taken the decision to sell his Batmobile, which he bought in 1988, at an auction on June 2 in Surrey, where it is expected to fetch ?40,000, reports the Daily Telegraph.
He said: "It is sitting in my garage collecting dust. I don't really want to sell it. But classic cars, and this one in particular, should be driven to be enjoyed.
"I've loved taking it on the road over the years. However, I will have little time to do so in the future, and so sadly it's time someone else derived pleasure of ownership."
The property developer has spent 25 years building up his collection, which he says is worth ?500,000, at his Ascot home.
It also includes replicas of Batman's Batbike, the Ghostbusters' Ectomobile, Noddy's Toyland car, and he has just agreed a deal to buy The Monkees' 1967 Pontiac GTO.
"It's all right to have a Ferrari or a Bentley but it's not my cup of tea. Classic cars from films and unusual things are my hobby," he added.
