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'The Batman' is giving classic Chevrolet Corvettes a boost
By Gary Gastelu
Published March 04, 2022
"The Batman" actor Robert Pattinson may be British, but his character is an American muscle car guy.
Bruce Wayne drives a 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray in "The Batman." (Warner Bros.)
The new Batmobile in the throwback-styled film has the lines of a mutated 1970 Plymouth Barracuda, but the car he drives when he's not dressed in his cape is a pure classic.
The new Batmobile looks like a classic muscle car. (Cindy Ord/WireImage)
Bruce Wayne has a pristine black 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray split-window coupe, and it's appearance has been boosting interest in the model.
Sales of the car were up 560% on eBay Motors in the week leading up to the premiere of the film compared to last year. It figures a rich guy like Wayne would be an influencer.
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It's not the first time this year a vehicle that's appeared on-screen was searched for in earnest on computer screens.
The Super Bowl halftime show featured three Lowrider Chevrolet Impalas. (Focus on Sport/Getty Images)
During the Super Bowl halftime show, Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre and their crew performed on a Compton-themed set complete with three lowrider 1960s Chevrolet Impalas parked in front, which caused a 160% spike in searches for Impala lowriders and the equipment used to build them on eBay Motors.
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