Mad maxs iconic blackonblack car has many in universe names. Nov 19, 2019 mad max drove the car throughout the entire first movie, mad max, and the first half of the next movie, mad max 2. Mad max ford falcon xb gt coupe 1973 v8 interceptor development of the v8 interceptor used in mad max 1979 1972 ford falcon xa. Bob like most movie goers thought the black interceptor was destroyed in a blaze of glory on the silver screen in the sequel mad max 2 the road warrior, crushing all thoughts of one day bob salvaging the interceptor and rebuilding it to its former glory, but remember that is the movies and not all is to be believed. It has been claimed many times, by many people, that there were any number of black interceptors built for mad max and mad max 2 road warrior.
Original mad max interceptor movie car now up for grabs. Firstly, i can guarantee you 100% that there was only ever one car built for the first film. Feb 10, 2020 mad max and ford falcon gt fans may find it interesting to know that the original mad max pursuit special interceptor movie car is now for sale. Only two original interceptors were used in the mad max movies. Fury road starring actor tom hardy as max, is currently in production. Ford falcon xb 351 sedan 1974, a former victorian police car in real life was bought by byron kennedy and george miller to become max rockatanskys standard issue mfp interceptor. It was founded in 1983 by the remnants of the australian government. Mad max, warrior movie, the road warriors, australian cars, ford falcon, sexy. I feel the same way about gone with the wind and e. Feb 09, 2020 the interceptor appeared in the first 2 big screen installments mad max 1979 and 1981s the road warrior. Director george millers followup to his own 1979 hit mad max is proof that not all. Mad max mel gibson mad max road mad max 2 mad max costume max movie warrior movie the road warriors original movie original trilogy max rockatansky mad max rockatansky, sometimes referred to as the road warrior, is the protagonist from director george millers mad max series, appearing in the films mad max, mad max. Jan 14, 2014 max mel gibson violently crashes his v8 interceptor with wez vernon wells in hot pursuit.
The main force patrol mfp were the australian federal police special task force depicted in mad max. Expand your options of fun home activities with the largest online selection at. I really enjoy this model car of the v8 interceptor from mad max. Facebook0tweet0pin0 post navigation related posts 1972 chevrolet monte carlo 1970 amc javelin muscle car 1971 buick grand sport 462 sta. For this one though, i had to watch a movie mad max 2. Black mad max interceptor ford falcon xb coupe, v8 351 check the history of the mad max interceptor sections for more detail wez a kawasaki z1 900 or made up to look like a suzuki katana, 1100cc, 1981 model, which was new at the time. With mel gibson, joanne samuel, hugh keaysbyrne, steve bisley. The current owner of the actual black falcon xb movie car driven by max rockatansky is orlando auto musuem. The road warrior the crash of the interceptor scene. It sat out 1985s beyond thunderdome, but came out of retirement for a cameo in fury road 2015. Mad max v8 interceptor is now cheaper, could come back. Because maxs interceptor was destroyed in the movie plot, it was decided that the remaining coupe would be scrapped with the rest of the leftover production vehicles. Mad max 2 the road warrior v8 interceptor replica tuff.
Theres only one original mad max interceptor and its not. Savage and kinetic, mad max 2 is a mustsee for action buffs. Interceptor 118 scale mad max 2 the road warrior autoart with box color black. Ford falcon xb gt coupe 1973 v8 interceptor the mad. The original mad max was a lowbudget action film starring a young mel gibson, but the movie s portrayal of a crumbling society and its ferocious action scenes made it a cult hit worldwide. Two large fuel tanks were installed in the boot, the lower section of the front was removed and the suspension was raised, making it easier to drive in an outback. Known as the big bopper, its a 1974 ford falcon xb sedan, an expolice car, its the one that got totalled in the opening sequence. The museum is in the midst of relocating three hours north to orlando, and they have decided to throw the. Anyone who worked on the first film will tell you straight out that there was only one car. During this scene if you watch closely there you can see the interceptor with the. This is huge news for mad max fans and falcon gt enthusiasts alike, with max rockatanskys menacing black xb coupe arguably the most famous aussie car of all time.
Petition return the mad max interceptor to australia. The original mad max pursuit special interceptor has been put up for sale by current owners, the orlando auto museum in florida, usa. The coupes transformation from secondhand car to road warrior started in 1977, when the genuine jg66 xb falcon gt was sent to ray beckerley at grafx international with a brief from the movie s art director, jon dowding. In the postapocalyptic australian wasteland, a cynical drifter agrees to help a small, gasoline rich community escape a horde of bandits. As a full service importer and exporter of rare and custom vehicles. Mad max 2 the road warrior interceptor diecast model car 1.
If anything, this brutal scifi action film is even more intense and exciting than its predecessor. The museum is in the midst of relocating three hours north to orlando, and they have. Feel the engine rumble as you arrive in a truly rare. History of the v8 interceptor the famously soupedup black v8 interceptor, also called the pursuit special, was initially used to try and bribe max from leaving his position as the top pursuit man on the main. Mad max and ford falcon gt fans may find it interesting to know that the original mad max pursuit special interceptor movie car is now for sale.
Inventory control finally ace mad max 164 2 interceptor enemy car body full. After the purchase it was handed over to ray beckerley of grafx to undergo modification along with other vehicles for the movie. The interceptor movie car from kennedymillers successful australian classic films mad max and mad max 2 is currently for sale by us vendors. The blower and pipes were put back, although different to the originals, along with changing the rear. There are 3 in the film, 2 marked as interceptor one is max s, the other march hare, and one as pursuit. The road warrior 1981 admin september 9, 2015 after being reacquired by kennedy miller for the second film, the rear wheels, supercharger and pipes were changed. The road warrior, two years after the events of mad max, max rockatansky still using the v8 interceptor as his primary vehicle, which also likely. Maxs yellow interceptor was a 1974 ford falcon xb sedan previously, a victorian police car with a 351 c. Kennedy and millers new script mad max 2 the road warrior set in a postnuclear future called for the interceptor to be transformed from a glossy show car into a outback war like apocalyptic hot rod. The black interceptor was acquired back by kennedy miller for use once more. The road warrior 1981 mel gibson postapocalypse movie hd. Mad max rockatanskys interceptor, featured in the iconic australian films mad max 1979 and mad max 2. The road warrior that gutted the interior and ripped out the rear section to make way for massive dual fuel tanks. Here are vehicles that was from mad max, movie, 1979.
Fury road this past week got us all fondly envisioning a postapocalyptic, australian wasteland, and a future. It is based on a 1973 ford falcon xb gt coupe, which was modified to become a police interceptor by the main force patrol. Although hardly a blockbuster, mad max 2 is plush in comparison and although not a hollywood film, its one of the action films that set the template for the 1980s hollywood action film, that then evolved into the modern hollywood action movie. The history of the mad max interceptor part 2 the road warrior. In the story line of the first movie, mad max 1979, the car was created. Aug 20, 2015 some facts about mad max 1979 vehicles admin august 20, 2015 maxs yellow interceptor was a 1974 ford falcon xb sedan previously, a victorian police car with a 351 c. Mad max 2 car chase video facebook0tweet0pin0 awesome car chase from the mad max 2 movie featuring a black interceptor ford falcon xb coupe, v8 351 muscle car. It has appeared in some way in all four films, but the original car was only used in the first two.
Mad max 2 diecast car 118 the road warrior interceptor. The exact iconic car that starred in mad max and mad max 2. The sleek coupe was given a roughneck makeover for mad max 2. Mad max comic reveals how he got his car back after road. It was also the first australian film to be shot with a widescreen anamorphic lens. May, 2015 dave revisits the mad max trilogy to put together a list of the best vehicles seen in the series, from the v8 interceptor to the traintruck. The road warrior 1981, is available for sale in the united states. Nightriders monaro, big boppers ford falcon, george millers bongo, and maxs yellow interceptor.
The road warrior, setting the scene of a postapocalyptic world gone mad and a battle for dwindling fuel reserves. The interceptor has a fully enclosed rollcage fitted to protect stunt men and mel gibson now voted the worlds most sexy man alive. Then the combined 79 matte sheets, primarily for double billing with mad max 2 were printed but as it turned out, only drive in theatres double billed mad max with max max 2. New post on automotivated mad max interceptor with camera rig attached to the car, from the opening chase sequence to the road warrior see more. A very good movies grest story powerful and mighty cool chase, mel performance is amazing and extremely blow up max and his car black interceptor powerful revenge like a invincible night. Sep 09, 2015 development of the v8 interceptor used in mad max 2. Mad max is a 1979 australian dystopian action thriller film directed by george miller, produced by byron kennedy, and starring mel gibson as mad max rockatansky, joanne samuel, hugh keaysbyrne, steve bisley, tim burns, and roger ward. The 1973 ford falcon xb gt may also sit as part of the movie role elite as the black mad max interceptor in the mad max franchise. With mel gibson, bruce spence, michael preston, max phipps.
The pursuit special, also referred to as the last of the v8 interceptors, is the iconic black gt falcon muscle car featuring a distinctive supercharger driven by the title character mad max during much of the mad max franchise, where it appears in mad max, mad max 2. Maxs yellow interceptor was a 1974 ford falcon xb sedan previously a victoria police car with a 351 c. While considering myself a movie buffette, i had never seen the mad max series lets just say the concept seemed obvious and thought id get around to it one day. In the second film, a mechanic referred to the car as the last of the v8 interceptors. Featuring mel gibson, vernon wells, kjell nilsson, virginia hey and others. The v8 interceptor, also known as a pursuit special, is driven by max rockatansky at the end of mad max and for the first half of mad max 2. Development of the v8 interceptor used in mad max 2. Make offer rare mad max interceptor 124 brand new mib. When the sequel was in its planning stage, someone found out the interceptor had somehow survived, so they. This is a very highly detailed mad max 2 the road warrior interceptor diecast model car 1. From an aussie perspective, the interceptor surely stands as tall, having featured in both kennedymiller mad max movies. Mad max 2 is a 1981 australian postapocalyptic action film directed by george miller.
It is the second installment in the mad max film series, with mel gibson. Aoshima models the road warrior mad max 2 interceptor 1973. In 1984, the film made its us network television debut on nbc in a version that. Mar 5, 2016 the yellow police cars from the original mad max 1979. Some facts about mad max 1979 vehicles best movie cars. When production of mad max 2 began, miller brought the car back for use in the sequel. The road warrior was released in a pristine black on black gloss over velvet finish. Cleveland v8 engine the big bopper, driven by roop and charlie, was also a 1974 ford falcon xb sedan and also a former victorian police car, but was powered by a 302 c. Fury road comic reveals how max got his famous pursuit special back despite the car being destroyed in mad max 2. Mad max the road warrior interceptor diecast model legacy. Fury road this past week got us all fondly envisioning a postapocalyptic, australian wasteland, and.
It looks just like the car from the movie, its a nice quick, detailed model, and fun to weather down, and look dirty. Lord humungus from mad max 2 road warrior custom pool cues, mad. Nightriders monaro, big boppers ford falcon, george millers bongo, and max s yellow interceptor. James mccausland and miller wrote the screenplay from a story by miller and kennedy. Mad max is a 1979 australian dystopian action thriller film directed by george miller, produced. The original interceptor from mad max is up for sale again. This piece of australian cinema history has resided in museum collections in the uk, then usa, for more than 25 years. A gallery of mad max 2 publicity stills and other photos. The march hare, driven by sarse and scuttle, was an inlinesixpowered 1972.
Interceptor, the last of the v8s and pursuit special. Your one stop movie car shop, providing almost anything needed for a mad max car replica. In a selfdestructing world, a vengeful australian policeman sets out to stop a violent motorcycle gang. Mad max 2, movie, 1981 internet movie cars database.
The interceptor appeared in the first 2 big screen installments mad max 1979 and 1981s the road warrior. In the mean time, this low budget australian film had gained worldwide success, prompting a sequel. Mad max drove the car throughout the entire first movie, mad max, and the first half of the next movie, mad max 2. Mad max the road warrior interceptor diecast model. Prologue has vertical border as appeared in the movie, but the horizontal border has been removed. The purpose of the mfp was to support the regular police in combating organized crime, especially savage, motorized criminal biker gangs and marauding punks, and act as a highway patrol on the. Ford falcon xb gt coupe 1973 v8 interceptor the mad max. Mad max pursuit special aka the interceptor sticker by mark will aussie. Guest starring with gibson in the 2nd feature film was perhaps the most famous incarnation of the iconic mad max interceptor falcon hardtop, as we see here today. Theres only one original mad max interceptor and its not in.
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