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.

via Orange UK.