Unforgettable exhibitions at MOVE
By Deanne Jeffers
Looking for something unique to do during these school holidays? You won’t want to miss the chance to see the Batmobile in the flesh on display this January at the Museum of Vehicle Evolution (MOVE).
The 1966 Batmobile was licensed by DC Comics and Warner Brothers and comes in at 5.74m in length, 2.11m wide and weighs 2,132kg! The Batmobile has an LS7 7.0-litre engine, a 4L60e transmission, and a healthy 625 horsepower.
In true superhero style, it is fitted with several bat gadgets, including a working flame thrower, bat confetti cannons, a gold bat beam on an automatic antenna, a bat-phone, a five-light sequence flasher, detect-a-scope, and a remote ‘Bat-computer switch’. The centre console features a light and silver T-arm lever, while the rear has deist parachute packs to slow the Batmobile down at incredible speeds.
The Batmobile has been generously donated for display by the Superheroes Foundation, a non-profit charity easing the financial strain faced by individuals living with brain cancer.
The Batman Fights Brain Cancer campaign seeks to help improve the quality of life for people diagnosed with brain cancer, with 100 per cent of funds raised donated directly to impacted families. You can donate to this worthy cause at MOVE, with a collection box at the display.
With an ever-changing range of displays of modern and historical cars, trucks, buses, bikes, and even vintage fashions, MOVE is an excellent choice for school holiday entertainment.
Other popular displays that you can explore include some of Australia’s very best show cars from Southern Rod & Custom and Maskell’s Customs & Classics, the Formula 1 Oscar Piastri exhibition, and heaps more.
Open 10am to 4pm, seven days a week, visitors can take advantage of Greater Shepparton City Council’s ‘Summer Super Pass’ offer during the school holidays with $10 off a MOVE Family Entry and prizes to be won for spending school holidays at participating businesses including MOVE.
MOVE is located at 7723 Goulburn Valley Hwy, Kialla. To learn more about the Summer Super Pass, visit sheppandgv.com.au
