There are sensible ways to spend money on a 1984 Ford F-150, and turning one into a six-wheeled, flame-spitting replica of Lord Humungus’ wasteland machine probably isn’t among them.
For anyone whose automotive priorities include exhaust flamethrowers, giant steel drums, and a PA system for addressing the masses, however, the search may be over. A replica of the Humungus Machine from Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior is currently looking for a new owner.
Underneath all the post-apocalyptic hardware sits an F-150 powered by a 5.8-liter V8 and a three-speed automatic transmission. Somewhere during its transformation, it gained a third axle, an open cockpit, and enough movie-inspired equipment to make a regular pickup look painfully conventional.
The bizarre creation is currently being auctioned on Bring a Trailer, where bidding stood at $2,100 at the time of writing. The auction is scheduled to end on September 23.
An F-150 Went In, This Came Out
The replica was constructed by Mad Max Cars near Tacoma, Washington, using a 1984 Ford F-150 as its foundation. Its builders added a center beam axle and transformed the truck into the six-wheeled machine you see here.
The bodywork bears little resemblance to the original Ford. There’s a bulldozer-style platform at the front, tubular hoops surrounding the cockpit, towering exhaust stacks, side-mounted gas cylinders and an enormous rear wing.
Two steel drums with decorative fuel nozzles sit at the back, while stylized weapons flank the driver’s compartment. The sale even includes two mannequins intended to recreate a scene from the movie, just in case the vehicle itself wasn’t attracting enough attention.
Yes, The Exhaust Shoots Flames
Power comes from a 5.8-liter High-Output V8 equipped with a Quick Fuel four-barrel carburetor. It’s connected to a three-speed automatic that sends power to the rear wheels.
The most important performance upgrade arguably has nothing to do with speed. A Hot Licks flamethrower kit allows the exhaust to shoot flames, which feels entirely appropriate for something modeled after a vehicle belonging to a post-apocalyptic warlord.
Steel 15-inch wheels wear chunky 33-inch BFGoodrich tires, while suspension duties are handled by parallel leaf springs. Braking comes courtesy of front discs and rear drums, and the listing notes that some rust is visible underneath.
There’s Only Room For One
Creature comforts are understandably limited. The single seat is upholstered in faux cowhide, while the driver gets a three-spoke steering wheel, Smiths tachometer, and absolutely no odometer.
There is, however, a PA microphone attached to the armrest with loudspeakers mounted above the cockpit. Whether it’s used for recreating movie dialogue or ordering at the drive-thru is entirely up to the next owner.
Despite its radical transformation, the vehicle carries a Montana title identifying it as a 1984 Ford F-150, and the accompanying Carfax report lists no accidents or other damage. It may have started life as an ordinary pickup, but nearly four decades later, ordinary is about the last word anyone would use to describe it.