Since the beginning, Mad Max has been a staple of absolutely insane things you could do with cars. The latest installment of the series, Mad Max: Fury Road, is far from an exception.
Due out this year, the fourth installment and reboot of the Mad Max series doesn’t skimp on the bonkers machinery. Unlike similar post-apocalyptic movies, director George Miller says 90 per cent of the effects and chase scenes weren’t animated. That’s right – these cars were built (and driven) for real.
Mad Max: Fury Road hits theatres on May 15. Here are just a handful of the cars we can expect in the movie, compared to their closest predecessors from the first three installments.
THEN: The Interceptor (1973 Ford Falcon XB)
The Ford Falcon XB, also known as the Interceptor, was a staple of the original Mad Max movies.
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NOW – The Interceptor
The Interceptor is back for Fury Road, but time hasn’t exactly been kind to it.
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THEN – Mack
Mack had ample screen time as the biggest and baddest truck in Mad Max 2.
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NOW – Mack
Mack returns for Fury Road, but as a tow truck with extra battle scars, spears and equipment.
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THEN: Chrysler Valiant Charger
In Mad Max 2, this Chrysler Valiant Charger unsuccessfully goes up against Mack.
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NOW – Prince Valiant and The Peacemaker
These cars are just the tip of the iceberg. Check out the rest of the epic featured cars in Mad Max: Fury Road in the gallery below.
And don’t forget to watch the latest Mad Max: Fury Road trailer right here.
