Mad Max Pursuit Special Interceptor Engine Startup Blower Test Drive

Join the fun as the craftsmen at Mad Max Cars fire up this nearly complete Australian Ford Falcon XB based Mad Max Pursuit Special / Interceptor replica. Just a quick video showing the engine start up, the On/Off blower drive tested, and its first official test drive since the new engine has been broken in.

[@davidbrayshaw3529]

I had the honour of working with one of the mechanics that assembled the original car for the movie. Rob Orchard was his name. He relayed a lot of stories about his time on set, including a few details about the original XB coupe. The car itself was the cheapest most beaten up vehicle that they could find. It was a high miler with not too much life left in it, by all accounts. The supercharger unit was past its serviceable life and was purchased from a drag racer in the car park at Calder Park raceway for very little money. From memory, the housing of the unit was actually cracked. The super charger served no function on the original movie vehicle. It was very haphazardly fastened to the top of the air cleaner lid. The car was fuelled by the original carby which was still supplied air via the original air filter set up. The drive to the unit was by way of a modified AC pulley which was engaged by the AC switch in the vehicle. Rob claimed that the installation was that poorly executed that he would break out into a sweat every time that a shot was taken of the blower being brought into life. He couldn't believe that it lasted the entire shoot. Reportedly, the engine in the original vehicle was well past its use by date. It was both "tappety" and smokey and according to Rob it "wouldn't pull the skin off a rice pudding". I hope you guys read this. I've got a few stories of the Kawasakis up my sleeve, too. By the way, Rob went on to be a highly accomplished aeronautical mechanic.

[@blackcoffeegarage]

That rice pudding qoute is probably the best thing I have read in ages. Thank you for sharing, this is fantastic. It's amazing how cobbled together some of the most famous movie cars actually were! Rushed production, low budgets, inexperienced builders, so many reasons. a lot of them were built by guys who grew up reading popular mechanics and b&w hot rod magazines, so the techniques tended to be the same. Hell, the Burton Batmobile was basically just a drag car with a fiberglass cover bolted on top.

[@edwardfletcher7790]

The car was a bit different in MM2, when it was doing the burnouts 😁👍

[@davidbrayshaw3529]

@@edwardfletcher7790 Yep, everything changed by the time the second film came around, by all accounts.

[@edwardfletcher7790]

@@davidbrayshaw3529 It's absolutely incredible what they managed with the first film for a couple of first time film makers with no money 👍 I mean they were paying extras in BEER ! There's nothing more Aussie than that !! LoL

[@MadMaxCars]

Lots of fun stories. Thank you for sharing. We have been privy to many conversations with Murray Smith, as well as many other movie crew and talent. Some of the many stories you mention are right on with what is well known, and a couple contradict. Would love to know more about how Rob figures into the known guys we are aware of. Please share the Kawaka stories!!!

[@CaptTetanus]

The sound is literally like a lightning strike every time it revs. THE best V8 sound ever period, just period.

[@MadMaxCars]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@McLoven-vm1ck]

It does sound amazing.

[@spartanx169x]

@@MadMaxCars Does the blower actually provide more HP, or still just cosmetic? Is there another video detailing this?

[@MadMaxCars]

@@spartanx169x We build cars with functional blowers for clients who want them. However this video shows our on/off prop blower that we provide for most as they all want that "Movie Magic" Superhero power. So the one in this video is cosmetic beyond the on/off functionality. This video here shows how our Blower Drive works: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHrThotmprqrgLM

[@shannonoshea644]

This has done all Australians and mad max fans proud

[@MadMaxCars]

Thank you so much for the kind words! That means a lot to us.

[@TheMrPeteChannel]

Execute Order 66 Likes

[@warshrike666]

The Actor that played the Railway Station Master that handed The Night Riders body over to the gang was a friend of my grand parents. Every time the movie came on tele my mother told me how i wore the hand me down clothes of his kids when i was a baby. Seeing this car here brings back so many memories of the movie and my mum and makes me proud as a Aussie to see such love put into reproducing it. Good on ya guys and oh what i would give to have a drive of that thing. :)

[@MadMaxCars]

Such cool memories! Thank you for sharing them. I am glad we could help you relive some fun old memories. We are truly glad you appreciate what we do, and thank you sincerely for the kind words. We have loved the films since they first came out, and now look at us! Thank you for the very kind words. We do absolutely LOVE the films, the cars and building replicas and restoring amazing vintage Australian Muscle cars. Apparently you can see the love. If you ever find yourself in the NW corner of the continental USA let us know. We might be able to arrange a ride for you!

[@ronws2007]

Quick trivia question. What is Max's last name? His station chief calls him by his last name, as many police departments would. Rockatansky. But it is only spoken the one time when he wants to resign but his chief gives him some vacation time to think it over his resignation

[@MadMaxCars]

@@ronws2007 A very cool bit of history from the films.

[@Shane661]

You and me, Max, we're gonna give them back their heroes!

[@MadMaxCars]

Awww, C'mon Fif, you really expect me to go for that cr@p?

[@realaussiemale567]

“Shut the gate, Max, she’s the ducks guts” “How did you put all this together”? “You know, a piece from here and a piece from there.”

[@MadMaxCars]

When do we go for a ride???

[@GoonSquadLifeMember]

"Y-y-you've seen it...y-y-you've 'eard it...and ya still asking questions???"

[@MadMaxCars]

@@GoonSquadLifeMember When do we go for a ride?

[@warwickscram1656]

​@@GoonSquadLifeMemberLmao.

[@martinkuliza]

@@MadMaxCars Goose : He's in a Coma ..... Mechanic: Yeah... he loves it LOL i always found that funny

[@heiko6320]

Best sound, best look, best attraction. I loved it.

[@MadMaxCars]

Truly glad you enjoyed that! Thanks for watching and for your comment!

[@ACDZ123]

Never looked twice at these growing up as a kid in the 70s...my head would spin if i saw one today. So rare on Australian roads these days

[@MadMaxCars]

So true. Here in the states as you can imagine, they are essentially unique wherever they are, unless its a Australian Falcon meet, or a Mad Max themed event. Then you MIGHT get a few if guys live near enough.

[@bradtaylor8096]

You don't know what you got til it's gone...

[@MadMaxCars]

@@bradtaylor8096 Right?

[@guyrollf8956]

Looks good, sounds good, I think you nailed it. The "MAD MAX" police interceptor has been recreated. Excellent job! 🖖😎👍

[@MadMaxCars]

Thank you so much! We do try to make them spot on.....

[@ron5545]

You guys rock! This is amazing! I have three immediate purchases when I hit it rich: 1. A Delorean time machine. 2. An '89 Batmobile. 3. Last but not least, a Mad Max 1 Pursuit Special.

[@MadMaxCars]

Thank you for the kind words! Great list of cars to grab when you hit the big windfall!!! Let us know, we can probably help you out with all 3. when you are ready, you can reach the guys at, www.madmaxcars.com

[@pikehunter23750]

Very similar to mine list actually! I'd have to add "the Wraith" Dodge Interceptor as well.

[@martinkuliza]

Well, when you get to 1. let me now and i'll hook you up with the Best Flux capacitor you've ever seen I build Flux Capacitors

[@itsatgame2014]

This beast stands out as a brutal powerhouse icon. Such raging rumble resting to get unleashed at the right TIME

[@MadMaxCars]

Absolutely! Thanks for watching and for the cool comment!

[@velocityjet1884]

The Americans are stealing our Falcon Coupe's away lol pretty amazed how Americans have an interest in Australian cars especially the Mad Max era Falcons, great to see our run down XA, XB,XC coupe's are reborn into interceptors and used for good use.

[@MadMaxCars]

Thank you for the kind words! Lol, a few of us yanks who know love your beautiful Muscle cars. Our Aussie brothers are about the only others in the world who got the Muscle Car aesthetic and produced cars that were as good (or often better depending on who you ask) than ours. The Mad Max films started the most of us loving them. We do try to do them justice by doing (mostly) stock restorations & GT clones, as well as the Interceptor builds. We have saved more than a few from the tip. Like this one... kzbin.info/www/bejne/iV7Fln6Cd56Hn5o Anyway, don't worry too much. There is less than 200 total XA,XB,XC Falcons in the USA (Including Sedans, Utes, Panelvans, Wagons, and Coupes), so we are not taking too many away...

[@Soundsofthewood]

The USA and Australia are pretty similar in a way.

[@MadMaxCars]

@@Soundsofthewood Indeed, many ways. Probably as many similarities as differences. All of our Aussie mates are like brothers.

[@sattamassagana3348]

Mad max dude

[@MadMaxCars]

@@sattamassagana3348 Indeed!

[@Makitaization]

I remember us all having a laugh at the theatre when he 'kicked in the blower'.

[@MadMaxCars]

Yeah, a bit of "Movie Magic" there.

[@bbb462cid]

@@MadMaxCars actually...there's no technical reason for that not to work. Practical reason? Sure, wear and parastic loss. But that type of supercharger (not a Weiand though lol) does really exist. I bet you probably know already. I think it would be cooler to have that switch do what it was intended to do- operate a two speed axle. But in any case, your Special is one damn fine car. About fifteen years ago in the States I saw a Pursuit Special, and an MFP marked four door, near Scituate, Massachusetts. I was in my '70 hot rod with a 462 that sounded like a dragster, and I wanted very badly to yell "Bronze...gonna get YOU" and chase them. But that is something people tend to notice and call the police about...

[@MadMaxCars]

@@bbb462cid For sure. We generally tell people that while it is technically possible to haver a working on/off blower, it would be a bit cost prohibitive to some degree and would not really have the screen accurate look. Still given enough money and time anything is possible. I think the Mad Max cars you saw, those guys would have gotten kick out of it. Owners of these cars get used to fans following to look or stopping to chat.

[@bbb462cid]

@@MadMaxCars : ) roger that

[@MadMaxCars]

@@bbb462cid For sure!

[@paulthompson8613]

That thing never gets old like being back in 1979

[@MadMaxCars]

Right? Its like seeing the movie again for the first time every time we start one of these up!

[@paulthompson8613]

@@MadMaxCars That hurts so jealous envious ,just glad you share this stuff

[@MadMaxCars]

@@paulthompson8613 Its our pleasure to share this fun with all you guys! ITS EVEN MORE FUN TO SHARE!!

[@macross25]

That engine sound, it's like an extremely angry beast that must be set loose on the highway!!!

[@MadMaxCars]

Absolutely! Keep your eyes on this channel for the ship out video of this car to the client, and see some of the fun street action during the ride along!

[@macross25]

@@MadMaxCars Looking forward to it, love what you guys do and you accurately build these one of a kind cars!

[@MadMaxCars]

@@macross25 Thanks for the kind words!

[@leokimvideo]

Wow, look after it. None of these cars left in Australia. All purchased by American collectors

[@MadMaxCars]

We will definitely take good care of it! There is actually LOTS left in Australia. Yes prices are getting crazy like for any desirable classic car that is getting rare and in high demand. There is actually less than 200 total XA,XB,XC Falcons in the USA (Including Sedans, Utes, Panelvans, Wagons, and Coupes). So truly very few in the USA. In fact they are getting regularly bought up by Australian collectors and shipped back home. Hope that eases your mind a little.

[@Etymon-jt3zw]

I'm sorry about that, we do love our cars just as much as our guns.

[@MadMaxCars]

@@Etymon-jt3zw lol

[@I4NI_]

@@Etymon-jt3zw haha what a response! love it bro

[@I4NI_]

@@MadMaxCars Go mad moot!

[@matthewczarnecki5747]

Great to see one with a functional blower!

[@MadMaxCars]

You can see us on the pilot episode (S1 Ep1 "Method to the Mad-ness") of "Junkyard Empire" (originally Velocity channel now Motor Trend channel I believe), installing a functional blower on his Mad Max Replica.

[@XNY_Music]

Why have one exhaust when you can have all of them

[@MadMaxCars]

RIGHT???

[@XNY_Music]

@@MadMaxCars She's a beauty and she sounds glorious.

[@MadMaxCars]

@@XNY_Music Thank you!!

[@madcraftcottage]

You get equalized pressure = more GeeGee's

[@MadMaxCars]

@@madcraftcottage For sure!

[@nyftn]

awesome to see the blower really was able to disconnect while the engine is running. i'd like to know more about that . i was a kid when i first saw the movie . i was always told that's not possible . but i never believed it .

[@MadMaxCars]

While a working On/Off Supercharger is THEORETICALLY possible, it is quite cost prohibitive. We build cars with functional blowers for clients who want them, or this on/off prop blower for most as they all want that "Movie Magic". Generally speaking it is probably simple to say it is "impossible", where difficult and nearly impossible while maintaining a screen accurate appearance would be more accurate. This video here shows how our Blower Drive works: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHrThotmprqrgLM

[@nyftn]

@@MadMaxCars thx

[@MadMaxCars]

@@nyftn Glad to be of help!

[@FonikosGazmas]

One of the sickest movie carsever made!!!! ITS SO GOD DAMN AWESOME :O

[@MadMaxCars]

We 100% agree!!!! Thank you!

[@vettebecker1]

The last of the V8’s 🤤

[@MadMaxCars]

Meanness put to music!

[@slckb0y65]

this is not a car, it is The Spirit of Vengeance.

[@MadMaxCars]

Absolutely!!!!

[@leonardwalters154]

Love those cars, one day, one day

[@MadMaxCars]

Let us know when you are ready. www.madmaxcars.com we can help make the dream come true!

[@JoeFpoc]

Yep. My first purchase when i win the lottery

[@MadMaxCars]

@@JoeFpoc Hope you win the big jackpot then!

[@clubsport9334]

Kick it in that's guts Barry!! Haha fuckin love it! Seeing the black on black Pursuit Special coming to life in the US gives this 🇦🇺 chills. Love your work.

[@MadMaxCars]

Thank you so much for the kind words! We love playing with these amazing Australian beauties!

[@Me-qp8vz]

@@MadMaxCars XC!

[@MadMaxCars]

@@Me-qp8vz We do restorations of XC Falcons. Generally never use them for Mad Max replicas due to the very different interior. This one featured here is definitely an XB. An easy spot by looking at the interior shots.

[@3tuirc3]

lol 😂 that was my ol' mans name. we used to say that to him all the time. he had a ZG Fairlane 351

[@drbelli]

0:54 a grown badass man, feeling 9 years old again =D

[@MadMaxCars]

Heck yeah!!

[@jonathangair8031]

Gosh I love that Burble. Nothing like it. No wonder so many like Max.

[@MadMaxCars]

Right? Nothing quite like the sound of a 408 Storker with our custom made Tri-Y headers coming through Spin Techs and those exhaust tuned Zoomies. A unique and awesome sound for sure!

[@philmanson2991]

Absolutely EPIC!! The movie gets one thing wrong, though: you can't engage and disengage a supercharger. It's driven by the crankshaft blower-belt. If the crank isn't rotating, neither is the blower.

[@kentlewis3812]

You never heard of a clutch? Just like on A/C.

[@MadMaxCars]

Thank you! We totally get that of course. Theoretically speaking it is possible, and we actually have a couple clients doing functional on/off blower builds themselves. Still Cost prohibitive at least. Here is how our On/Off prop works, we do also build cars with functional superchargers for the clients who want it. Most want the movie magic of the on/off blower though. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHrThotmprqrgLM

[@TojuRacing-ry4cf]

DAMN but that is sweet! Props to the owner. Outstanding work! Race On!

[@MadMaxCars]

Thank you very much for the kind words.

[@extersmedleyjr118]

What is amazing is how modern that car looks it holds up! It looks amazing I damn near expect it and Max to hit the road and hunt down renegades!

[@MadMaxCars]

It is a timeless classic for sure! The car and films seem as current today as they were when first released. Not only is George Miller making more sequels, but lots of fans have been making cool fan fiction films like this one we were involved in: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqDRiGljp69oebc

[@gregfair1749]

Love it!!! It’s straight outta my childhood!!! Still love the original Mad Max movies!!!!!!! Would love to have one of these bad boys! But the blower would actually have to be a functional super charger providing boost!!!

[@MadMaxCars]

We can help you live out that dream! Its what we do. We do build them with functional blowers for the clients who want that. Feel free to contact us at www.madmaxcars.com

[@charlesevans2701]

The torque would be insane!

[@connyjohnson855]

I'm not into cars but damn that sounds like a beast that can barely be tamed

[@MadMaxCars]

So true! Sounds amazing don't they? Thanks for watching and for your comment!

[@lordzeuscannon6400]

"What's the retail on one of those?" "More than you can afford, pal"

[@MadMaxCars]

LOL! If you servilely want one, the guys at www.madmaxcars.com can help you out with details etc.

[@dr.burtgummerfan439]

"When do we go for a RIDE??"

[@MadMaxCars]

You've seen it, you're heard it, and your still asking questions?

[@jackorear2536]

Speed is just a matter of money, how fast do you want to go? I have loved that car ever since the first time I saw it! It is just the most bad-ass car of all time in my opinion. If I'm ever lucky enough to come into a lot of money this would be my dream ride! Beautiful job on this one! Going to get my Mad Max DVD now and watch it for the ? time!

[@MadMaxCars]

Thank you very much! If you ever need us, feel free to reach out. www.madmaxcars.com

[@RealPropertyServices]

hillarious seeing it drive around a stripmall type atmosphere

[@MadMaxCars]

Definitely a bit out of its expected Post Apocalyptic setting right?

[@williemaykit7940]

I thought that was the coolest car in the world when I was a kid! Such a great car! I thought the yellow cars in the original Mad Max were cool too. Great job on this one!

[@MadMaxCars]

Us too!!!! No surprise there considering what we do with our lives now.... Thank you for the kind words!

[@MrKillahippo]

JUST happen,, A piece from here and a piece from There!! LOL makes u wanna watch it all again, for the 35th time,

[@MadMaxCars]

Yup, dang, gotta put the DVD in now. ;-)

[@brendenmclachlan8232]

And the rest. Iwore out two VHS tapes of this movie and I have a DVD still. 40 years of magic sound. 😊

[@willrobinson4089]

A p piece from here and a p piece from There. It's the duck's guts Maxy!

[@felipegomez6729]

I just creamed my shorts!..now I gotta step out for a Smoke 😁🤘

[@MadMaxCars]

LOL!!!!! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ZombieFBody]

I love these Aussie Falcons. I never knew they existed until Mad Max. 1972 is a little before my time, I'm more of a 3rd gen F-body guy, but if I had the time and money, I'd definitely take one from Australia to bring to states and pamper!

[@MadMaxCars]

When you are ready, we have been importing them since the late 90s. Got some cool one, already in the USA listed in our classified section at www.madmaxcars.com

[@nickbuckley4371]

That thing sounds badass and fast such a iconic car

[@MadMaxCars]

It is super fun!!!

[@torinoscj]

My first Mad Max car, the Steve Pilant car that was made by Grant Hodgeson and Gordon Hayes way back in 1999 from a John Goss Special. That car has a LOT of history! It was the second BoB on this continent, did a LOT of drag racing with me, went to Dearborn for the 100th of Ford in 2003 and has been driven to Canada twice. All the videos on my page with the shiny Max car are of this vehicle.

[@MadMaxCars]

It is a BEAUTIFUL car with tons of history! Thank you for sharing a first hand account!

[@roadwarrior1451]

Nice work brothers. Hello from Texas Your brother always

[@MadMaxCars]

Our Mad Max brother! Whats going on in the Lone Star state?

[@jparrish8202]

I always will love the Interceptor. Just Mad Max 100%

[@MadMaxCars]

So true! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@jafleming0409]

They say people don't believe in heroes anymore. Well damn them! You and me, Max, we're gonna give them back their heroes!

[@MadMaxCars]

Fifi! Best ever MFP chief!!!!

[@Victor-056]

Best part about this Beauty? It's Belt hasn't slipped. Most Cars that I've seen on YT keep having Slippy Supercharger Belts, which makes it give a rather weak and weird "Stutter". Here? We hear the Engine Roar and the Belt never slipping. It sounds AWESOME.

[@MadMaxCars]

Thank you! Glad you like it!

[@CognitoH4zrd]

Them Aussies know how to make a kick ass car 💕💕 that motor is insane too 😍

[@MadMaxCars]

That is for sure. The do know how to build em!

[@Toggymok]

Just got here - what a beautiful replica. kudos guys, hope it's still turning heads.🙂

[@MadMaxCars]

Thank you so much!

[@jim-stacy]

The bronze is back baby!

[@MadMaxCars]

The Bronze is back and there's gonna be trouble!!!

[@alextaylor29]

I will have one of these one day and you will be the first people I call! :)

[@MadMaxCars]

Awesome! We will be glad to help. Feel free to reach out to us when you are ready. www.madmaxcars.com

[@billy1673]

“The last of the V8 interceptors... Would’ve been a shame to blow it up!”

[@MadMaxCars]

A Piece of History!

[@Dontfearthereaper001]

My crown vic is an " interceptor" . slapping a turbo on it currently. I think i ::cough:: qualify lol

[@MadMaxCars]

@@Dontfearthereaper001 Hey cool. Turbo Interceptor.... like in the movie "The Wraith".

[@fribiesdi]

Yes but revving it upto 4k/5k would'nt blow it up. The car is amazing, construction is impecable, however I was expecting a different of orgasm.

[@MadMaxCars]

@@fribiesdi Indeed it would not blow it up. However the engine is still in the early stages of break in, so we are being cautious with it. The time will come to truly put it through its paces. In the meantime we are glad you appreciate the work that went into the car. Thank you for the awesome comment!

[@johnnyclark4548]

Thanx for sharing this with us. I am a MadMax fan since 79 when I saw the movie the first time. Beautiful car I am seriously very jealous its not mine. I admire your work and love it so much. Cheers mate 👍👍👍👍👍

[@MadMaxCars]

Glad you enjoyed it. We are all old school Mad Max fans here too! Thank you for watching and the kind words.

[@Whatta33]

Beautiful Australian cars. Love to see one here in TX

[@MadMaxCars]

There are a couple for sale in Texas. Check out our classified ads at www.madmaxcars.com

[@Oscar_Charlie_Delta]

That is just awesome! Well done! 👍 Brilliant!

[@MadMaxCars]

Thank you very much!!

[@MFPMapFilmProductions]

Gotta love a classic.

[@MadMaxCars]

Thanks man! Keep the good stuff coming on your channel. We will be watching!

[@MFPMapFilmProductions]

@@MadMaxCars Cheers mate. Will do.

[@MadMaxCars]

@@MFPMapFilmProductions Awesome!

[@unknownskyman2156]

Max would be proud of you boys...

[@MadMaxCars]

Thank you!

[@STEFAN27777]

A piece from here,a piece from there 😎

[@MadMaxCars]

That easy?...... Yeah......

[@akbound.prepper5676]

Now that is a beautiful machine 👍

[@MadMaxCars]

Thank you!

[@shakesperezen6078]

"God I miss that beautiful thrumm of Aussie made V8's purrGrowling down the urban streets of my youth!" "And then also knowing the older lads who built them and drove them to our local hamburger cafe every arvo so they could hog our ASTEROIDS game, and also chat up the pretty daughters of Cafe owners George and Maria that served behind the counter and gave us $1.00 homecut chips that were enough to feed at least 8 mischeifous kids on BMX bikes till their eyes bulged." "Remember to REMEMBER people, every single little detail of your youth and your life..the smallest of details,voices,scents,sounds and colours that wash all around you..for such things forever keeps your human heart,soul and spirit alive in oh so beautiful technicolour as your years fly by so very very fast." "Breath it All into Memory as it happens, and as you live it..never forget anything..for once it is forgotten..it is gone forever more." (/-\)..✊😊..

[@MadMaxCars]

Thank you for that very heartfelt and stirring comment! Keep the memories alive everyone!!

[@maxfish4770]

Last of the big bangers.

[@MadMaxCars]

Heck Yeah!!

[@chapel8818]

I own a 69 charger and would ditch it in a second for one of these

[@MadMaxCars]

WOW! That is HIGH PRAISE! 1969 Charger is one of the most beautiful muscle cars on the planet!

[@stevenwilliams1805]

@@MadMaxCars it is but, common compared to this masterpiece.

[@MadMaxCars]

@@stevenwilliams1805 I guess that is quite true even just from a production numbers standpoint. Both are beautiful cars, and highly sought after. Thanks for watching and for your comments!!

[@DanielYahuahYahushaTorah]

If you don't want that Charger I'll take it.

[@MadMaxCars]

@@DanielYahuahYahushaTorah lol

[@beamerstrumpet]

When I first saw Mad Max, we all know there was no interweb to let us know what the cars were. I freaked out one day as I rode my 10 speed past a AMX. To me it had all the right looks. I still think it would make a very fine Max car given a super charger.

[@MadMaxCars]

Most of us here had a similar experience. At least until the early 90's when the web cropped up and we all found www.madmaxmovies.com and there a bunch of like minded individuals and loads of information. Some folks figured a 71 Mustang Mach 1, some the AMX, Some the Torino, etc. The bulk of people did not get to find out what it really was until the web came along. I think the car looking so much like an American Muscle Car, but not like any people could say for sure, added greatly to the whole "Futuristic" element of the films.

[@buddyleewoods2327]

The AMC Javelin was my guess as a youth . That was the closest vehicle in America that resembled Max's car in my opinion .

[@andreasboose5611]

One of the very best replicas i've ever seen!! Hi Jackers on Board ?

[@MadMaxCars]

Thank you very much! Very much appreciate the kudos! Just like in the film!

[@GTX1123]

70 & 71 Torino's can be mocked up to look exactly like it but with a left drive steering wheel. It's because Ford's Aussie Falcon is essentially the same car. The grill and rear end are slightly different but Max's interceptor had a different front clip on it anyway. I would never hack up a 70-71 Torino with an original, matched numbers 429 Cobra Jet engine but a roller with some rust and front end damage? Yeah, it'd be worth it.

[@MadMaxCars]

It is generally agreed (though debated) among the Mad Max hobby and Aussie Falcon enthusiasts that the 70-71 Torino sports roof is the closest to the XB Falcon in general silhouette of all USA cars. They can indeed be built into very respectable Interceptor "Tribute" replicas. They both even do ride on the Mustang/Torino/Comet/Montego chassis of the era. However they share absolutely no common sheet metal, and if you park them next to each other the differences become quite obvious. The wheelbase is even somewhat different. There is a handful of photos online of Aussie Falcons parked next to the 70-71 Torino, with a 71 Mustang etc, showing how different they actually are. There is no doubt that there is a lot of the design cues shared with the Torino, as well as other American Muscle cars (like the hood being very similar to the 71 Mach 1 Mustang). The Ford Australia design department did an amazing job of caring on the Falcon name, which in its final round of production was indeed a rebadged Torino formal roof in the USA. I have seen guys using Torino GT and other desirable trim levels for their Mad Max tribute builds, but admittedly not a CJ that I have seen. They usually do pick appropriately rough examples.

[@bartoszgac2569]

The last V8 😍

[@MadMaxCars]

You can shut the gate on this one.

[@spliffsperlunk]

I feel its a disservice to recreate these without actual operating superchargers. Its stll cool though.

[@MadMaxCars]

Truly glad you like it! We do build them with functional blowers for the clients who want that. Most want the "Movie Magic" of the on/off blower, so hopefully they don't feel as if fulfilling their request is a disservice. When you order yours we will gladly build it with a functional one. When you are ready to get a build started you can reach us at www.madmaxcars.com

[@themobseat]

Did the supercharger work on all of the movie cars?

[@jamescon55]

Sick AF 🤘😏🔥🤘. Sharp red TA too, as well 😏

[@MadMaxCars]

Thank you!

[@slimjohn2090]

After 40+ years , i still need that😅

[@MadMaxCars]

We help people make that dream come true. If you would like to get one contact us at www.madmaxcars.com to look into a build.

[@TimCleese]

cutting one toe at a time

[@MadMaxCars]

Toecutter?

[@ronglowczewski]

Favorite engine sound @1:36. Would love to see a video of this thing full throttle on an expressway.

[@MadMaxCars]

Nice! Love that sound!!

[@isra830]

Brutal,i need a car like this in Barcelona 🖤

[@MadMaxCars]

We can help. We do build cars for clients all over the world. Contact the team at www.madmaxcars.com

[@isra830]

@@MadMaxCars thanks

[@MadMaxCars]

@@isra830 Glad to help!!

[@michaelheaven9883]

The most badass car on the planet

[@MadMaxCars]

We 1000% agree! So many folks say its the "Most Badadz Police car ever built", but I will take it to that top level just like you said!!

[@droolguy]

I would love to know how you manage to get the A/F ratio anywhere near right running a blow through carb under vacuum and pressure with no changes. I would be willing to bet that the "off" position is purely for show and probably runs super rich. If I am wrong though I would love to hear it, that would be a really neat trick. EDIT: I just rewatched and there is zero change in the exhaust note on vs off. Is it even functional or just for show?

[@MadMaxCars]

Ah! Yes. So this car is equipped with our "Movie Magic" on/off blower drive unit. It is not functional as a supercharger. However we do build cars with functional blowers for clients who want them. For a closer look at a car with this feature check out our Blower Drive video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHrThotmprqrgLM

[@charlesvan13]

It's impossible to turn off a blower. Air cannot travel through a roots blower if the blades are not spinning.

[@droolguy]

@@charlesvan13 Not hard, big one way check valve that opens under vacuum or on the same switch as the blower clutch. Getting the engine to run right with two entirely different airflows, that’s the hard part. Actually, after sitting down and really thinking about it, i could make an on/off blower setup functional on a switch quite easily in theory. Only requires 2-3 carbs and an intermediary plate between the blower and the intercooler if the car even has one.

[@charlesvan13]

@@droolguy I'm skeptical that that set up would work reliably. Blowers are generally used when power is desired with no concern for efficiency, e.g. drag racing. Turbos would work better if you care about efficiency. A turbo doesn't have the same parasitic loss at low throttle.

[@droolguy]

​ @charlesvan13 Blower parasitic loss comes from the weight and drag of the rotating mass. If it is disconnected via a clutch, it doesn't exist. Blowers are, in fact, far more efficient than a N/A engine when tuned for it, while turbo's are more efficient they are also far more complicated.

[@docket7295]

Great job with the cars I've been a fan of the mad max interceptor and i was wondering if it's for sale and how much it is?

[@MadMaxCars]

We do build these cars for clients. Cost varies quite a bit depending on a lot of factors, many of which are client choices such as engine/transmission and other equipment choices. We would be glad to help. Please contact the team at www.madmaxcars.com

[@dianepracy2754]

@@MadMaxCars Yeah, not many of those phase 4 heads lying around these days.

[@MadMaxCars]

@@dianepracy2754 I believe it. A rare leftover from a program that got stopped before it really got going. I know quite a few got out on cars undocumented. We brought in a Landau that had them once. Wouldn't have known without a close look.

[@the5thmusketeer215]

AWESOME sound! ✌️😎

[@MadMaxCars]

Thank you! Cleveland Stroker motor, Try-Y Headers, Spintech Mufflers and those Zoomies make for a great exhaust note for sure!

[@marty754]

defiantly in Victoria !! LOL its defiantly cold out ... Mel Gibson would be proud of such an XB build. I remember the XB Cobra , white with that cobra snake in blue on the bonnet.... some mum used to drop her kid to school in it when I was a kid ... never going to forget those taillights, the V8 sounded soooo good !! The Sandman vans in the traffic .... ahhh yeah the 70s !!

[@MadMaxCars]

All amazing cars and great memories. Thank you for sharing!

[@Brandewey]

that was awesome :D hugs love and bee safe :D

[@MadMaxCars]

Thank you! You as well. Take care and stay Acceptable!

[@holisticprepper]

How much would that car go for turn key? Need to inform my wife while she's sitting, prone position or drunk...Haha!

[@MadMaxCars]

LOL yeah I hear that! Build cost will vary depending on a lot of things, many of which are client choices (engine, trans brakes, how much restoration you want done, cost of the base car and what it needs etc). Reach out to the team at www.madmaxcars.com and they can help with the specifics.

[@MrGreyZ]

Step 1 import an Aussie 72/73 Falcon coupe. There is a Torino tribute car on the web that looks a really well done. The roofline is close, nose is off but it's pretty cool

[@bbb462cid]

@@MrGreyZ I'd really just get a '70 Torino GT, black with black. Best of both worlds then

[@MrGreyZ]

@@bbb462cid Torino is a physically larger car, but still a killer platform - the Falcon and Torino share body lines that make it a good stand in.

[@robertbeasley2070]

By far the most beautiful car of all time. I'd take that over any supercar these days.

[@MadMaxCars]

Us too!!

[@ES4406]

Hello From Florida!, You guys do outstanding work!! Touching base we are doing an older Aussie converted 76 XC model imported By Chris Flocken years ago We are helping out a good friend who owns the Christine movie car in Pensacola who owns it currently. Thankyou for sharing your work! God Bless!

[@MadMaxCars]

Thanks very much! Thats a high compliment coming from you guys! Been subbed to your channel for some time now, watching various projects including your Eleanor VW series. Chris is a good friend going back to the earliest days of importing Falcons to the USA. So I take it you are working on the car Bill got from Chris then? That is cool! Let us know if you need any parts or insight. We work on these Falcons and build Interceptor replicas every day, so glad to help in any way we can!

[@ES4406]

@@MadMaxCars Thankyou So Much! You guys are the best!

[@MadMaxCars]

@@ES4406 Our pleasure!

[@daledenton9246]

The ducks guts. 👌🏼 oh yeah when do we go for a ride. 🤙🏻

[@daledenton9246]

Is there any chance you know what vehicle was between the Cobra and that yellow vehicle

[@MadMaxCars]

@@daledenton9246 That is a 1967 Ford Falcon, stripped to bare metal about to get metal repair work done.

[@daledenton9246]

@@MadMaxCars cheers mate appreciate it. 👌🏼

[@MadMaxCars]

@@daledenton9246 Glad to oblige.

[@scavengerspc]

0:30 Love the blower whine.

[@MadMaxCars]

One of the best sounds of all time!!

[@jasonandrews2921]

I loved that car as a kid. Guess I never grew up😊

[@MadMaxCars]

Us TOO!!!! No surprise there.....

[@GUISNIP]

That car is like a giant hardon on wheels. Awesome

[@MadMaxCars]

LOL!!! Right?

[@devronlewis2503]

I NEED THIS IN MY LIFE.

[@MadMaxCars]

Contact the guys at www.madmaxcars.com they can help you with that.

[@johnnyutah1983]

Ultimate dream car…I want to buy a car like this before I die

[@MadMaxCars]

When you are ready, feel free to get in touch and we will gladly try be of help. www.madmaxcars.com

[@LastAyleidKing]

I have wanted one since I was a kid watching mad max on tv lol....

[@MadMaxCars]

We are here to make that dream come true for people. So we can definitely help you with a build. Also as of this moment there is an amazing deal on a finished Turn Key car in our classifieds. For earthier option, or just to discuss possibilities, please feel free to contact the team at www.madmaxcars.com

[@UltraKryptonian]

Very nice work! I have a die-cast model of the movie vehicle - it's all I could afford!

[@MadMaxCars]

Thank you! So glad to hear you appreciate what we do. There are some amazing Die Cast versions of the Interceptor out there.

[@pappy451]

my most favorite movie car of all time .

[@MadMaxCars]

Us too!!!

[@mlvcustomsllc5395]

One most favorite movie cars!!! 🫡💪💪💪🤙🤙🤙🤙🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@MadMaxCars]

Ours too!!! But that is no surprise.

[@bgreen8853]

Number one favorite movie car !

[@MadMaxCars]

Ours too!!! No surprise there..... ;-)

[@jennymann3704]

Thank you for that .I was impressed . This hole concept is driving me to try and design a fox body with look alike features I have the hood gt front clip trying to make it to where lx rear bumper looks raised like the interceptor. 😅 my own retro fox interseptor its is silver like the horse logo God Bless you guys thanks for sharing

[@MadMaxCars]

Sounds like a cool and fun project! Good luck and have fun with it! Keep us posted on your progress.

[@kousikv2247]

That deep throat scream.. is what makes us all crazaayyyy!!!

[@MadMaxCars]

Absolutely!

[@Czechbound]

*New Subscriber* ... Thats just *fantastic* ... Greetings from Prague, CZ

[@MadMaxCars]

Thank you for watching and subscribing! I have had the opportunity to visit Praha in the early 90s. Beautiful city. Greetings from Seattle!

[@Czechbound]

@@MadMaxCars I'm working my way through your build series. Oh, I so want one ! Yes, Prague is very nice. Suprisingly big US 70's car following here. Never been to Seattle, but I'll make it there eventually.

[@MadMaxCars]

@@Czechbound We are glad to hear you are enjoying our various build series' on the channel. When you have the chance to come this way, let us know. We would be glad to give you a shop tour!

[@Czechbound]

@@MadMaxCars Now THAT would be cool. I've made a note ! Thank you !

[@MadMaxCars]

@@Czechbound Awesome! We will look forward to seeing you soon. So much cool stuff in Praha. We got to see Bob Dylan in the Sportravini Praha, and our host's mom took us out into the countryside to see one of the Castles that was not in the city proper. While we were on the way back she took us to this place that was just a white farmhouse with tables outside, near a railroad crossing. Turned out to be a restaurant of sorts. The food was absolutely the BEST!

[@johnshelhorse]

Super cool. Would've enjoyed some road-testing video. It's not fast by today's standards, but cool. Fix the passenger-side tail light. Looks like it's out.

[@MadMaxCars]

Glad you liked it! We actually had not even finished wiring up the taillights yet. For some road test footage you will want to check out the "Ship Out" video we posted recently... kzbin.info/www/bejne/f5K5fZuuhdGVpbM

[@EatCarbs]

I wanted one when I first saw the movie.. still want one today.

[@MadMaxCars]

We are actually here to make those dreams come true. Feel free to contact the team at www.madmaxcars.com if you would like to get a build started.

[@eatmesunday8051]

Sick ! That is music sick I wish I had one

[@MadMaxCars]

Glad you enjoyed the vid! If you want one of these, our team is all about helping make that dream come true. Feel free to reach out to the guys at www.madmaxcars.com

[@murdock8068]

My favorite movie car of all time!!! I have a toy model on my desk in my man cave.

[@MadMaxCars]

Us too!!! No surprise there though. We also have a model in the office. Mostly we love to build the 1:1 scale models we build (ie the real thing) for our customers.

[@murdock8068]

@@MadMaxCars Dude. I wish I could afford a real one. I had a 71 Ford Mustang gt with the 351 Cleveland I was going to restore but the rear panel behind the license plate was eaten up and the left drip rail under the trunk lid was almost gone so no money for body work and lack of body skills lead me to having to sell it unfortunately.. It had the nasa hood with vacuum operated vents and all. I wanted to recreate the best I could to a Falconish car.

[@MadMaxCars]

@@murdock8068 70-71 Torino Sportsroofs are also a great donor car to build a "tribute" interceptor. Sorry you had to let your Mustang go.

[@BLACKLIGHTNING1966]

MAD Max Forever!👌🏻👍🏻👊🏻👊🏻

[@MadMaxCars]

Heck yes!!!

[@user-hy4dl6ve2v]

Круто 👍на мой взгляд именно Ford Falcon XB 1973 Pursuit Special, самая крутая тачка 👍не зря Макс Рокатански в первом фильме взял именно чёрного, так как другие на его фоне не выделялись)

[@MadMaxCars]

Абсолютно согласны! Спасибо за просмотр и за комментарий!

[@wesdionne278]

Hey, this car looks ALOT like 1970 Ford Torino as my brother had a 1970 429 SuperCobra Jet that looked identical to this car minus the rear tailights and front headlight bar and headlights as couldn't really seem good. His car was ultra fast but had a unique cam for better torque for road travel as even at 30mph, could lay two tracks over 40 foot long but then had release gas pedal as that warrantied to much attention. One item I cherished was it had a horizonal tach in the dashboard yet only reached 6k rpm. My brother and I didn't want to go any further than that once it was rebuilt.

[@MadMaxCars]

Good eye!! It is generally agreed that the 70-71 Torino Sportsroof body is the closest in general "silhouette" to the XB ford Falcons from Australia. Have seen more than a few "tribute" cars build from those Torinos. Once you park them side but side the differences get pretty obvious, but separately you can easily see that flavor carried over in the styling. Sounds like you guys had one REALY COOL ride!!