1973 Chevrolet Camaro SS Coupe “Mad Max” Tribute

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

Huntsville, Alabama — or “Rocket City,” as we know it — is home to NASA rocket-propulsion research and development. Nothing quite encapsulates the launch and excitement of the region as this out-of-world collection of cars including movie cars and tributes, desirable classics, and a rocket truck itself. 3… 2… 1… These cars are ready for blastoff, and all will be launched to new homes and garages as all lots are presented with NO RESERVE. 

* * *  

In the wildly popular and futuristic Mad Max trilogy, in which Mel Gibson starred as former police officer-turned-vigilante "Mad" Max Rockatansky in post-apocalyptic Australia, the vehicles received as much attention as the characters did. It's no wonder then that Mad Max's initial ride, a 1974 Ford Falcon XB 351 Sedan known as the Main Force Patrol (MFP) Interceptor, has been replicated using other cars. 

This 1973 Chevrolet Camaro SS Coupe tribute car, for example, was built over a three-year period from October 2007 to July 2009 and was driven 8,000 miles on five cross country drives from New Jersey to California to attend Mad Max gatherings. The car's builder, Tony, shared his story on madmaxcars.com five or six years ago and explained, "My Mad Max story began in April 1982 when two friends brought me to see The Road Warrior, and they said, 'That's you.'” He has been known as Mad Max ever since.  Tony created his first Interceptor (1970 Camaro) in 1986 and another in '89 (1984 Mustang GT). 

Tony unveiled this '73 Camaro Interceptor at the 2009 RoadWar event, where the car’s dashboard was signed by Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior actors Virginia Hey, who played Warrior Woman, and Vernon Wells, who portrayed homicidal biker Wez. 

Highlights 

• Offered from the Rocket City Collection 

• Three-year (October 2007-July 2009) “Mad Max” movie car re-creation includes: 

  • Rebuilt 454 V8 with 10.25:1 compression ratio and Barry Grant Demon Tri-Power carbs, estimated by the builder to produce 550 hp 

  • Champion radiator with Flex fan with auxiliary electric fan 

  • Turbo Hydra-Matic 350 (TH350) three-speed automatic transmission with B&M Quicksilver ratchet shifter and transmission cooler 

  • 10-bolt rear end with 3.42 gears 

  • New floors, trunk, and quarter panels 

  • Sandblasted and powder coated front subframe 

  • Powder coated spindles 

  • WS6 suspension including shocks, springs, and sway bar 

  • Pypes stainless steel exhaust with Violator mufflers 

  • LED headlights 

  • Dual batteries; one in trunk for lights only 

  • New brakes 

  • 15-inch Crager chrome wheels 

  • Delta GT Road Max P235/60R15 tires 

  • Yellow, red, blue, and white paint with “M. Rockatansky, The Dark One” on the fenders 

  • Police lights on roof 

  • Black interior with 2002 Camaro Z28 cloth front seats 

  • New dash pad, door panels, and vinyl rear seats 

  • 130 mph speedo 

  • SunPro Super Tach 8000 rpm tachometer mounted on steering column 

  • AutoMeter Pro Comp gauges 

  • JVC AM/FM/CD with aux input with Kenwood rear speakers 

  • Federal Signal Corp. siren box and PA (when set between “wail” and “Yelp,” it recreates the sound from the movie) 

Features 

• The chassis number (1Q87F3N148635) decodes as: 

  • 1 – Chevrolet  

  • Q – Sports Coupe  

  • 87 – Two-door coupe  

  • F – 307 cu-in V8, 115 hp (now a 454 V8) 

  • 3 – 1973 model year  

  • N – Norwood, Ohio, assembly plant  

  • 148635 – Sequential production number 

• Dash signed by Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior actors Virginia Hey, who played Warrior Woman, and Vernon Wells, who portrayed homicidal biker Wez 

Known Imperfections 

• Paint chips on inside edge of hood 

• Paint chips on front bumper 

• Paint scraped on front edge of driver’s door 

• Paint chipped, cracked, and peeling on lower front fascia 

• Passenger side hood scoop is cracked  

• Odometer does not work  

Included 

• Build receipts 

• Camaro floor mats 

• Photos of Virginia Hey and Vernon Wells signing the dash 

• Mad Max: Fury Road movie poster  

Ownership History 

This 1973 Chevrolet Camaro SS Coupe “Mad Max” Re-Creation joined The Rocket City Collection in July 2024. 

Additional Notes 

A Broad Arrow Auctions Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle. Broad Arrow Auctions is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hagerty. 

Contact: Ramsey Potts   Phone: 912.508.4096   email: rpotts@hagerty.com