1966 Lincoln Continental Animal House “Deathmobile” Re-Creation

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

Huntsville, Alabama — or “Rocket City,” as we know it — is home to NASA rocket-propulsion research and development. Nothing quite encapsulates the launch and excitement of the region as this out-of-world collection of cars including movie cars and tributes, desirable classics, and a rocket truck itself. 3… 2… 1… These cars are ready for blastoff, and all will be launched to new homes and garages as all lots are presented with NO RESERVE.  

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The 1978 comedy hit National Lampoon's Animal House launched John Belushi's rise to Hollywood stardom, but in the final scene the Saturday Night Live alum shared the spotlight with a car: The Deathmobile. Using a black-painted 1966 Lincoln Continental as its base vehicle, the Deathmobile was the creation of iconic car customizer George Barris, who was also responsible for the original Batmobile, which began as a Lincoln Futura, and Knight Rider's K.I.T.T., a Pontiac Firebird Trans Am. And it was driven by famed Hollywood stuntman Bud Ekins. 

Those who’ve seen Animal House likely won’t — or can’t — forget the iconic Deathmobile. In fact, it was so memorable that numerous tribute cars have been created in the nearly five decades since the original arrived at the Faber College Homecoming parade, crashed into the judges stand, and sent Dean Wormer and his cronies flying. 

This all-black Deathmobile re-creation includes a steel top turret with the Greek symbols representing the trouble-making Delta Tau Chi fraternity, a skull and crossbones, and a steam whistle; a hood-mounted bust of Faber College's fictional founder, Emil Faber; and a wooden monster face in front and wooden “tail fins” in the rear. It’s a real head turner, or — if you’re Dean Wormer — a real headache. 

Highlights 

• Offered from the Rocket City Collection   

• Customized to look like the Deathmobile from National Lampoon's Animal House 

• Finished in black paint over blue interior paint and black vinyl upholstery 

• Powered by a 462 cu-in V8 engine rated at 340 hp and 657 lb-ft of torque 

• Three-speed SelectShift TurboDrive automatic transmission 

• The chassis number (6Y82G436885) decodes as: 

  • 6 – 1966 model year 

  • Y – Wixom, Michigan, assembly plant 

  • 82 – Four-door sedan 

  • G – 462 cu-in, four-barrel V8 

  • 436885 – Sequential production number   

Features 

• Delta Tau Chi turret with skull and crossbones and steam whistle 

• Hood-mounted bust of Faber College's fictional founder, Emil Faber 

• Wooden monster face and “tail fins” 

• Superior Performance Products “500” steering wheel 

• 120 mph speedometer 

• Sony MP3/CD stereo with AUX 

• Ironman 235/75R15 tires 

  Known Imperfections 

• Multiple paint imperfections 

• Driver’s side wood tailfin is broken 

• Internal components are worn 

• Analog clock does not work

Included 

• Keys 

Ownership History

This 1966 Lincoln Continental “Deathmobile” Re-Creation joined The Rocket City Collection in July 2024. 

Additional Notes 

A Broad Arrow Auctions Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle. Broad Arrow Auctions is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hagerty. 

Contact: Ramsey Potts   Phone: 912.508.4096   email: rpotts@hagerty.com