The movies art director jon dowding designed the interceptor and. Not only did it introduce us to australian cinema, but also a young 21year old newbie named mel. 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. Each name is qualified by its corresponding characteristic with the character in the movie spikers, rictus erectus et cetera. Apocalyptic futurism aboard the mad max police interceptor. Then, in 1976, film makers byron kennedy and george miller began preproduction on mad max. Visit the website i created in the beginning with lots of pictures, stories, information, and details on my project, the car, the mad max movies, and more.
Theres only one original mad max interceptor and it hemmings daily. Your one stop movie car shop, providing almost anything needed for a mad max car replica. The ford falcon, or the interceptor as it is known in the films, is the most known and iconic vehicle in the mad max franchise. Mad max 1979 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. 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. 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 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. Original mad max interceptor movie car now up for grabs. As of summer 2019 filming has not started nor has any future date been planned. Mar 14, 2020 the ford falcon, or the interceptor as it is known in the films, is the most known and iconic vehicle in the mad max franchise. Mad max is a 1979 australian dystopian action thriller film directed by george miller, produced. Petition return the mad max interceptor to australia.
Starring a young mel gibson, who plays the title character, max, this film is practically at the pinnacle of action films, surpassed only by a few select others. Mad max cars maxs yellow interceptor 4 door xb sedan this car is ford falcon xb sedan, 351 v8 engine, probably a 1974 model. 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. Furiosa will not make an appearance in this film but max will make an appearance in the planned furiosa prequelsequel movie. Mad max is 70s classic dystopian action film the film that became the first in the series that launches some awesome great sequels. If you are interested of the vehicles engaged in this movie you can find information about in this post. Mad max 1 1979 interceptor v8, audio espanol latino. Mad max comes equitably with the characters, their roles, and the titular projections. Theres only one original mad max interceptor and its not in australia hemmings contributor on may 15th, 2015 at 8.
Interceptor, the last of the v8s and pursuit special. Ford falcon xb gt coupe 1973 v8 interceptor the mad max wiki. In mad max, the vehicle made its first appearance in tiptop shape, inside and out. The history of the mad max interceptor part 4 current day. As the original release date has recently just passed, were feeling a bit nostalgic for the last of the v8s. Oct 10, 2017 right here live the real car from mad max ford falcon police interceptor, this is the actual vehicle from the movie. Some facts about mad max 1979 vehicles best movie cars. This complements the heartfelt glow to the movie itselfeverythings done for the movie. Ray also fitted the weiand blower by bolting it to the top of the air cleaner. 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. Is mad max 5 finally starting to rev up its engines. The original mad max pursuit special interceptor has been put up for sale by current owners, the orlando auto museum in florida, usa.
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. Truck painter rod smyth and his brother made the flares, while ray himself handled the matteblackonglossblack colour scheme. The history of the mad max interceptor part 1 mad max. Yellow interceptor march hare ford falcon xa sedan, 6cyl, 1972 model. View the first movie, mad max, to see where it goes on the dashboard. My copy arrived today, bundled with the mad max game, and is the standard bluray release. 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. Beyond thunderdome, but the inner frame and undercarriage of the interceptor appear to have been used as the body of maxs cameldrawn car, which he is robbed of in the very beginning of the film. There was some wear and tear by the end of the movie, as mad max uses it to run down his enemies, but its still intact and running at the end. Maxwell mad max rockatansky mel gibson is offered the black pursuit. There are a few rumours floating around about the black interceptor, and this page is aimed at trying to set you straight on some of those wayward stories you might have heard. Mad maxs ford gt falcon pursuit special driven by mel. And for the first few years of its life, this is pretty much how it stayed. On this page has been collected all the cars, bikes and trucks which were featured in george millers movie mad max filmed in 1979.
The current owner of the actual black falcon xb movie car. Mel gibson stars in the film as max rockatansky, a law enforcement officer patrolling the vast roads of australia with the main force patrol. The first mad max film might have been tight on funds, but creators george miller and byron kennedy knew it needed the right bravado to help its. Comes with multiple decals including alternate versions of the bronze side logo. Mad max is one of those films that is on everyones top film lists. Mad max fury road has been released basically everywhere on bluray, dvd, and digital download. James mccausland and miller wrote the screenplay from a story by miller and kennedy. Max is seen driving this car before he goes mad, and takes off in the black interceptor.
The black interceptor was actually for sale after mad max, but with the success of the movie they kept it to make mad max 2. Yellow interceptor max ford falcon xb sedan, v8 351, 1974 model. It has a very punk looking body that fits perfectly in the setting of the films. Mad max is 70s type of classic dystopian action film the film that started it all and became the first in a series that launches some awesome great sequels. All that blower had to do was spin and tilt under load. At the start of mad max when they show a clip of the night riders foot steping on the brake, he has death tattooed on his toes.
Eventually bobs other interests took residence, and the car was loaned to the national motor museum of australia, at birdwood, south australia. Dec 23, 20 a vengeful australian policeman sets out to avenge his partner, his wife and his son whom were murdered by a motorcycle gang in retaliation for the death of their leader. Mad max cars maxs yellow interceptor 4 door xb sedan. Mad max cars max s yellow interceptor 4 door xb sedan this car is ford falcon xb sedan, 351 v8 engine, probably a 1974 model.
Max max 2 or the road warrior as released in the united states, is undoubtedly one of the greatest action films i have ever seen. It has appeared in some way in all four films, but the original car was only used in the first two. A vengeful australian policeman sets out to avenge his partner, his wife and his son whom were murdered by a motorcycle gang in retaliation for the death of their leader. Get the best deals on mad max interceptor when you shop the largest online selection. Maxs yellow interceptor was a 1974 ford falcon xb sedan previously a victoria police car with a 351 c. The pursuit special, also referred to as the last of the v8 interceptors, is the iconic black gt. Mad max is the 1979 post apocalyptic action film that launched the mad max film franchise. I created this site to document my joys and pains of building my favourite car. Mad max fan recreates original interceptor car youtube. The current owner of the actual black falcon xb movie car driven by max rockatansky is orlando auto musuem.
Mad maxs iconic blackonblack car has many in universe names. Ford falcon xb gt coupe 1973 v8 interceptor the mad. Yellow pursuit big bopper ford falcon xb sedan, v8 302, 1974 model. Get the best deals on mad max interceptor when you shop the largest online selection at. Find great deals on ebay for mad max interceptor when you shop the largest online selection at. Mad max drove the car throughout the entire first movie, mad max, and the first half of the next movie, mad max 2. The car was the star of the film and that look is what made it so iconic. 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 ford falcon xb gt coupe led by mark rockatansky, a character played by mel gibson in the first two installments, has become one of the main hallmarks of the saga. Right here live the real car from mad max ford falcon police interceptor, this is the actual vehicle from the movie. The exact iconic car that starred in mad max and mad max 2. This is the internet premiere of the fan film mad max renegade, starring liam fountain and the famed pursuit special, otherwise known as the last of the v8. Nov 25, 2016 on this page has been collected all the cars, bikes and trucks which were featured in george millers movie mad max filmed in 1979.
The falcon coupe, known in the movie as the pursuit special interceptor, appeared in the first and second. 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. They needed a vehicle to feature in the film as the black police interceptor a high performance, evil looking australian car. In the story line of the first movie, mad max 1979, the car was created. After all, the americanborn gibson is seen as a true aussie who made his home. The mad max interceptor featured in the film has since become a famous movie car, not only in australia but the us as well.
After a tragic incident, max decides to take the law into his own hands to seek revenge. In my opinion the interceptor was maxs yellow car plus, the radio dispatcher in the movie clearly calls the black car a pursuit special. 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. Mad max internet movie firearms database guns in movies. The museum is in the midst of relocating three hours north to orlando, and they have decided to throw the sinister xb on the market.
This piece of australian cinema history has resided in museum collections in the uk, then usa, for more than 25 years. Throughout the mad max movies, the v8 interceptor goes through a few transformations. Black mad max interceptor ford falcon xb coupe, v8 351 check the mad max interceptor history pages for a lot more detail. What better time than to revisit the past and brush up on our mad max car facts. Maybe its following the movies other star, mel gibsons lineage.
The car started life as a standard 1973 xb gt ford falcon coupe, a car exclusive to australia. Three years after the events of the first movie, max is still using the v8 interceptor as his primary vehicle, which also likely serves as his home, due to maxs. It has appeared in some way in all four films, but the original car was o. The ford xb falcon interceptor from the mad max films is up for sale in the u. I used acrylic paint to simulate sand and desert grime.
Ford falcon xb gt coupe 1973 v8 interceptor the mad max. Diecast model car by greenlight mad max last of the v8 interceptors movie 143. Apr 04, 2012 this is the internet premiere of the fan film mad max renegade, starring liam fountain and the famed pursuit special, otherwise known as the last of the v8 interceptors. Why do i call the car a pursuit special rather than an interceptor. Custom tribute clip to the last v8 interceptor of mad max 1, which max takes to avenge the death of his woman at the hands of a savage biker gang. The wasteland is centred on max and will be incredibly bleak according to mark sexton. May 15, 2015 the car in this story is the real deal car from mad max 1 and mad max 2, its vic number plate was ife509 and it was a factory white nov 1973 xb gt ford falcon coupe sold new from ford dealership rural motors in orange nsw and found its way to victoria in 1975. The interceptor movie car from kennedymillers successful australian classic films mad max and mad max 2 is currently for sale by us vendors. Dec 02, 2007 custom tribute clip to the last v8 interceptor of mad max 1, which max takes to avenge the death of his woman at the hands of a savage biker gang. It is based on a 1973 ford falcon xb gt coupe, which was modified to become a police interceptor by the main force patrol.
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