Ford Falcon XB GT coupe

The Main Force Patrol (MFP) cars in the Mad Max franchise are Ford Falcon XB GT coupes.

The Main Force Patrol (MFP) were the Australian Federal Police special task force depicted in Mad Max. It was founded in 1983 by the remnants of the Australian Government. 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 Transcontinental Highways. They were disbanded after the Apocalypse, as was stated in the Mad Max Fury Road Prequel comics.

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Image ID: a long single panelled infographic on a rainbow gradient background. Down the right hand side reads "a great big, dysfunctional family". The infographic has the numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 8 down the left hand side, each with a corresponding colour on the gradient.

Section one: down the left hand side of this section are the following stats: 'April 2012: Hypno, Xisuma', 'May 2012: Keralis, Joe Hills' 'Jan 2013: Bdubs'. All of the above hermits are illustrated in the section. Keralis, Xisuma, and Hypno stand at the top as founding members of the server. There is an illustration of a leaf block on a two high fence next to Keralis labelled 'booshes' and an arrow points at Hypno reading 'website admin'. Below them, Joe Hills reclines in a Uno wildcard themed bubble reading a book called 'scam'. An arrow points to this bubble that reads 'the original new guy'. Bdubs' appears waving in a small white circle below Joe with the caption '2 eps in S1. Coming soon!'

Section two: a neon green arrow bridges this section to section one. It comes from Joe Hills and reads 'coup!'. Down the left of this section are the following stats: 'June 2013: Cleo, Mumbo', 'Oct 2013: TFC', 'Dec 2013: iJevin', 'June 2014: False', 'July 2014: Tango', and 'Sept 2014: xbcrafted'. Cleo and mumbo sit together with an arrow pointing at them reading 'both too shy to talk to people' - this text also has an arrow pointing at falsesymmetry. Tfc is depicted carrying a pair of binoculars and has an arrow pointing at him that reads 'branch mine advocate' of which the branch is underlined. Ijevin carries a stopwatch and False a diamond sword. Tango holds a minecraft oak door and has two bits of text pointing at him. The first reads 'early iron farm visitor' and the second reads 'redstone genius'. This second text has arrows that also descend down to impulse, doc, and etho in section three. The final hermit in section two is xb, who is lying on his stomach, kicking his legs and looking up at tango.

Section three: the stats down the left hand side of this section read 'Jan 2015: impulse', 'march 2015: etho, doc'. Impulse is depicted falling into a yellow pentagram with the caption 'summoned to help with quad witch hut'. Below this, doc and etho stand side by side (doc a head taller than etho). Doc has a pen and a clipboard and the pair are labelled 'mindcrack refugees'.

Section four: the stats down the left hand side of this section read: 'Feb 2016: Welsknight, Iskall, Scar, Ren, Cub', 'Sept 2016: Beef'. The five hermits for Feb 2016 are depicted in a line with a box grouping cub and scar with a note that reads 'do not separate'. Below them is the caption 'kingdomcraft'. Beef reclines alone below them, with a note beside him that reads 'mesa-ing around' (title of cub's first hermitcraft episode).

Section five: the stats down the left hand side of this section read: 'April 2017: Stress, Bdubs, Zed'. This section is relatively small. Stress is in a GG get gorgeous t-shirt, holding an allium. Bduds is asleep on Zed, wrapped up in his moss cloak. Above him reads 'NHO time!'

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Leading 10 Flick Muscular Tissue Cars And Trucks

I made a decision to choose the most effective movie muscle cars that have ever appeared on screens. The goal was to select just muscle automobiles and only from movies so a few major prospects didn't appear on this checklist due to the fact that they were from television series, was not a muscle cars and truck, or simply really did not enter into this listing. Anyhow, I wish to point out 1970-1971 Plymouth Barracuda from "Nash Bridge" [with Don Johnson], Cobra from "Cobra" [with Michael Dudikoff], non muscle mass but unique and iconic 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 from "Back to the Future", 1977 Pontiac Trans Am from "Smokey as well as the Outlaw", 1958 Plymouth Fury from "Christine", "Kitt" - Pontiac Firebird Trans Am from "Knight Rider", 1969 Dodge "01 ″ Battery charger from "The Dukes of Hazzard",1959 Cadillac Rescue from "GhostBusters", and so on. Each of them is a person's dream cars and truck, each is ideal in some ways, however here's our TOP 10 Film Muscle Mass Autos:

1. Bullitt - 1968 Ford Mustang GT 390 from "Bullitt", 1968

1968-ford-mustang-bullitt-steve-mcQueen-poster - Most likely this is the only unmodified motion picture Mustang ever. It has substantial 325 HP, an actual American muscle car's heart under the hood - the hostile 6.4 liter V8 engine, 4-speed guidebook transmission [which absolutely looks difficult to move] and sporty back wheel drive to enjoy while cornering. What else do you need from a real muscle mass automobile for chases after, especially back in 1968?

2. 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T 440 from "Vanishing Point", 1971

1970-dodge-challenger-rt-vanishing-point - This set was a hot design with shocking 375 HP, 440 cubic [7.2 liter] V8 which plays probably the sweetest automative soundtrack. Would You handle to discover a far better car for Kowalski to drive from Denver to San Francisco in 15 hrs?

3. Eleanor - 1967 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 from "Gone in 60 seconds", 2000

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eleanor-mustang-1967 - Eleanor is possibly the most replicated muscular tissue flick vehicle ever to show up in screens. Although the initial movie from 1974 was a hit, the 2000 took the show for certain. There were 11 Eleanor systems constructed for this flick as well as just 3 of them were real running as well as driving automobiles. In the motion picture it served as Shelby, but actually they were customized Mustang fastbacks. The movie transmission was a 4-speed handbook, however the stunt cars were automated for less complicated act. Genuine tale.

4. The Interceptor - Australian 1973 Ford Falcon XB GT Coupe from "Mad Max", 1979

ford-falcon-interceptor-back-mad-max - This was one of the most modified automobile in that film. XB GT Falcon was developed specifically for Australian market as well as there were only 949 devices built. It featured 351 Cleveland engine as well as 4-speed guidebook transmission The motion picture auto maintained most of the original interior, but body had some significant modifications: brand-new nose layout, back looters, Weiand 6-71 supercharger with Scott injector had, 4-barrel carburetor and also the Zoomies - side pipes. Australians boast of this car and also make reproductions of it.

5. Bumblebee - Chevrolet Camaro from "Transformers", 2007

Transformers Autobot Towers Over Chicago Vehicle Program Crowd - The Transformer's Bumblebee made Camaro one of the most popular auto of the year. Well, not just it changes and looks excellent, however has a modern-day amcar engine - 6.2 liter V8 which ranks 426 HP and also does 0-60 in 4.8 seconds ...

6. 1968 Dodge Battery Charger R/T 440 Magnum from "Bullitt", 1968

Dodge-charger-from-bullitt - This triple-black, 4-speed Charger went after the Mustang in the "Bullitt" film and made one of the best automobile chase scenes ever before shot. When the jumping act was performed over the San Francisco hillsides the Charger never fell short with the suspension. Would you be able to call an automobile from nowadays that could do that without ending as scrap?

7. Cobretti's personalized 1950 Mercury Monterey from "Cobra", 1986

mercury-monterey-from-cobra-2 - Cobretti's [Sylvester Stallone] 1950 Mercury is possibly the most crucial thing in the whole film. It was previously had by Stallone himself and also later on built for the film by Cinema Automobile Providers. They double-scooped the hood, cleansed all extra trim, fitted 383 Chevrolet small block, topped it with nitrous-aided 4-barrel Holley carburetor which additionally had Weiand 144 supercharger. The transmission was a 400 Turbo Hydraulic with 4-wheel brakes. A good automobile to disclose Cobretti's character as well as join this Leading 10 listing.

8. 1966 Shelby 427 Cobra from "The Gumball Rally", 1976

Shelby-cobra-427-gumball-front-2 - The movie itself was inspired by a cross nation driver Erwin G. "Cannonball" Baker who took care of to drive throughout the country from coastline to shore in concerning 54 hrs. This funny had several interesting vehicles on act, such as Ferrari Daytona, Porsche 911, 600 HP Camaro, Jaguar E-type, Exchangeable Corvette, Mercedes Roadster as well as even a Kawasaki motorbike. There were only 2 different, but original Shelby Cobra autos in this flick [CSX 3243 as well as CSX 3255] These 427 cubic [7 liter] OHV muscle mass automobiles took care of to inflate to 355 HP. This was actually excellent trip across the country with legendary muscular tissue cars and trucks ...

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9. Bond's 1964 Aston Martin DB5 from "Goldfinger", 1964

aston-martin-db5-james-bond-movie - The DB5 is renowned for being the initial and most recognised film auto in James Bond films. DB5 had 4 liter [282 HP], 5-speed transmission. Originally, Ian Fleming [the unique writer] had positioned DB Mark III, but DB5 was the latest Aston at that time. In fact, they made use of the prototype cars and truck and also fitted it with lots of weaponry that fat stripped after the film and also resold. The same car showed up in a few other Bond's movies also. If You would certainly ask somebody to say "what Bond's vehicle is", the one would most definitely name Aston Martin. Good auto completely agent.

10. 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 from "Rumbling Roadway", 1958

1957-ford-fairline-500-thunder-road - The movie personality actually drove 2 automobiles there - 195 Ford Coupe as well as 1957 Ford Fairline 500 which was the top of the Ford line. The 312 cubic V8 engine created 245 HP and had automatic transmission. Good selection for 1950s if You actually need "to take somebody out".

Michael Savage New Canaan Affordable Muscle Automobiles Available For Sale - Currently is the moment to Acquire

There has actually never been a better time than now to purchase your dream vehicle. With all the concern over global warming as well as the rate of gas, the amount of affordable muscle mass cars and trucks for sale has actually increased, with prices dropping like insane.

 Take my own recent experience. Since I was a wee boy, I've desired an Australian XB Falcon Coupe, one of the most iconic muscle mass cars and trucks of perpetuity (It's the auto Max drives in 'Mad Max' and 'The Roadway Warrior'). As a teenager I was hopeless to acquire one, however back then (13 years back!) any type of in good problem were going with over ten grand, and also after that they were as rare as hen's teeth. Include in this my parents were already well as well as truly tired of having their lawn used up by corroded 'task cars' from my older brothers, that never ever rather got around to repairing them up. This lead me to investing a modest 200 bucks on a previously owned Japanese buzz box, but the wish for that roaring v8 never ever left me.

 Fast Ahead to today. My better half, that is already careful of my propensity to acquire task vehicles and never rather get around to completing them, is really feeling tolerant as I have just give up smoking cigarettes as well as am searching for something to inhabit my time. Satisfied with her smoke cost-free residence as well as now much less foul-smelling husband, she offers me the green light to begin locating my desire vehicle.

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 So I start striking the auctions, online and also off, and what I'm seeing is blowing my mind! Muscle autos are extremely cheap, contrasted to even 10 years ago. I'm seeing stunning mustangs opting for fifty percent what they would certainly have a decade back, and also most likely in better condition. The perfectly brought back samplings are naturally still going for a mint, however those that just need a little bit much more love as well as focus to be of display room quality are substantially cheaper.

 My theory is that the due to the expense of fuel as well as exhausts concerns, these monsters are no longer sensible for a day-to-day driver. Nonetheless for men like me, that desire a job to deal with, and only drive on the weekend break or for revealing objectives, there has actually never been a much better time to get a muscular tissue vehicle for a deal price.

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 So my search proceeds, yet with a lot of various other appealing deals, it's difficult to remain focused on the XB ... some of those mustangs look mighty good!

 Stop fantasizing and also snag your dream muscle mass car today! Get in quick, prior to rust and time takes these lovely devices away permanently.

On the set of Mad Max in western Victoria

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Mechanic : The last of the V8 Interceptors... a piece of history!

Mechanic : Would've been a shame to blow it up. 

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: The Road Warrior and in Mad Max: Fury Road, as well as both video games.

The first car shown in the film with the title of Pursuit Special is a 1972 HQ Holden Monaro[V8 coupe stolen by Nightrider (played by Vince Gil), an escaped cop killer, who dies in an accident that destroys the vehicle. The more famous Pursuit Special is a heavily modified Ford Falcon XB GT, built on a vehicle originally assembled stock at the Ford plant in November 1973. Maxwell "Mad Max" Rockatansky (Mel Gibson) is offered the black Pursuit Special, as an incentive to stay on the force as their top pursuit man after he reveals his desire to resign. Although Max turns the offer down, he later uses the black car to exact his revenge on an outlaw motorcycle gang who killed his wife and son.

The vehicle started out as a standard white 351 cu in (5.8 L) Australian built 1973 Ford Falcon XB GT Hardtop when in 1976, filmmakers Byron Kennedy and George Miller began preproduction on Mad Max. The movie's art director Jon Dowding designed the Interceptor and commissioned Melbourne-based car customizers Graf-X International to modify the GT Falcon. Peter Arcadipane, Ray Beckerley, John Evans, and painter Rod Smythe transformed the car as specified for the film.

The main modifications are the black paint scheme, roof and boot spoilers, wheel arch flares, and front nose cone and air-dam designed by Arcadipane (marketed as the "Concorde" style). Also, eight individual exhaust side pipes were added (only two of them being functional, others appeared to be working because of the vibrations the first two created). The most famous feature of the car is a Weiand 6-71 supercharger[5] protruding through the bonnet. The impressive looking supercharger, in reality, was nonfunctional; functional superchargers are typically driven constantly by the engine and cannot be switched on and off, as portrayed in the first two Mad Max films.

1973 Ford XB Falcon GT 351

Pursuit Special, when the term is used, generally refers to Max's more famous V8 Interceptor Pursuit Special, a 1973 Ford XB Falcon GT 351, commissioned at great expense by Police Commissioner Labatouche and the Main Force Patrol's (MFP) commander, Fifi Macaffee.

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The fire that comes shooting out of the Nightrider’s car - a former Melbourne taxi - came from a Naval booster rocket.

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Miller was forced to shoot in a guerrilla style, without permits, because, “there was no one to go to really get a permit.” The production actually got help from police though: Miller says they took an interest in the movie and would often block traffic for the production.ġ6. Miller says the busted-up lenses were dumped in Australia, and they were his only option for shooting in wide angle.ġ5. Much of the film was shot using old lenses that Sam Peckinpah used to shoot The Getaway with Steve McQueen in the early '70s. The supercharger poking through the hood of Max’s black Police Interceptor, a Ford Falcon XB Coupe, was just for show. There were only three used for the film and Miller often had them strategically moved around so it would look like there were more of them.ĩ. The red, yellow and blue Main Force Patrol cars were V8-equipped Ford Falcon sedans that had all been police cars. Writer James McCausland, an economist whose ideas were influenced by the 1973 oil crisis and looming fears of peak oil, makes a cameo as the bearded cook outside of Fat Nancy’s Cafe.Ĩ. Production was pushed back a month because Gibson’s professors at Australia’s National Institute of Dramatic Art wouldn’t let him out of classes early.ħ. Stunt coordinator Grant Page was also hurt in a pre-production motorcycle crash. Joanne Samuel was a last-minute replacement. Rosie Bailey, the actress originally slated to play Jessie, was injured in a motorcycle accident four days before the start of shooting. And I thought, 'Oh my God, there’s something going on here,’” Miller says.ĥ. “I remember watching through the video camera lens as he’s running this scene, and I suddenly started to believe it. After running through dozens of young men, Gibson arrived. As Miller remembers it, he first tried to cast Max with an American star, but quickly found out he couldn’t afford one. According to TCM, that story has been refuted by everyone else at the audition, who say Gibson was immediately seen as leading-man material.Ĥ. The filmmakers, he says, invited him back a few weeks later because they were “looking for freaks.” When he returned, healed and handsome, he won the leading role. Gibson’s story about how he landing the role of Max starts with him showing up at the audition bruised from a bar fight. “The kind of movie that Hitchcock would say, ‘They didn’t have to read the subtitles in Japan,’” he says.ģ. Miller has said when he set out to make Mad Max, his goal was to make a modern silent film with sound. Much of the physical violence in the movie was informed by what he learned treating car-crash victims.Ģ. Director George Miller was a medical doctor who began taking film classes in his down time. Read it before you hit that Road one more time.ġ. To get geared up for Mad Max: Fury Road, we revisited the first three films and dug through director’s commentary and old interviews to compile this list of little known facts. This Friday the fourth installment hits theaters. Six years after the film’s release, director George Miller had made two sequels - 1981’s Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior and 1985’s Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome - and Gibson was on the verge of superstardom. But that’s just what it became, thanks to brutal, daredevil stunt sequences and a baby-faced lead named Mel Gibson. The original 1979 movie didn’t exactly have the hallmarks a global phenomenon - it was a post-apocalyptic Australian action flick made on a tiny budget with unknown actors. Mel Gibson in ‘The Road Warrior’ (Everett)Īs far as unlikely film trilogies go, there’s nothing quite like the Mad Max series.