Between a silent hybrid SUV and a war machine straight out of a post-apocalyptic desert, some enthusiasts quickly picked their side. This time, it’s an exact replica of the Humungus Machine from Mad Max, built on a 1984 Ford F-150 V8, that has just hit online auction status on the Bring a Trailer platform.
With its steel body, six wheels, a flamethrower exhaust, and a single wind-scoured seat, this behemoth seems to have stepped out of “Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior” and landed on the Bring a Trailer stage. The whole thing was crafted by the specialty tuner Mad Max Cars to match Lord Humungus’s truck. And the countdown is on, the sale ending September 23.
A 1984 Ford F-150 Transformed into the Humungus Machine from Mad Max
Under the hood sits a 1984 Ford F-150 powered by a 5.8-liter V8 “High Output”. Originally, this block ran at around 200 hp, delivering plenty of torque to move a rig like this. It drives through a three-speed automatic transmission, and the chassis has been heavily reworked to adopt a 6×4 setup with a tandem rear axle and six wheels driven at the back.
Mad Max Cars didn’t stop at adding a third axle. The F-150 has been outfitted with a hefty steel tubular frame, an open cockpit, a massive rear wing, and a war-rig-style body. Camouflage paint, jerry cans strapped at the back, exposed piping, gas canisters on the sides, and fake weapons complete the look. It sits on 15-inch steel wheels with 33×12.50 BFGoodrich tires, featuring front disc brakes, rear drums, and leaf springs—an ensemble designed more for swagger than comfort.
- Technical base: Ford F-150 1984, 5.8-liter V8, 3-speed automatic
- Drivetrain: 6×4 chassis with a rear tandem axle and six drive wheels at the back
- Look: open cockpit, steel tubular frame, giant wing, camouflage paint, post-apocalyptic accessories
- “Cinema” details: jerry cans, fake weapons, central headlamp, mannequins included to recreate a scene from the film
V8, Flamethrowers and the Bring a Trailer Auction for the Humungus Machine
Under the war-rig guise, the 5.8-liter V8 breathes through a four-barrel Quick Fuel carburetor, though the exact power figure after the transformation isn’t specified. What catches the eye most are the exhaust outlets fitted with a Hot Licks flamethrower kit, capable of spitting real flames from the rear. Inside, the tone stays stark: a single seat covered in faux “cowhide” leather, a cracked three-spoke steering wheel, a Smiths tachometer, but no odometer shown. A sound system with a handheld mic and speakers bolted to the roll cage lets the operator rally the crowd in true wasteland boss style, echoing Lord Humungus.
This replica of the Humungus Machine is up for auction on Bring a Trailer as Lot 264642. The vehicle is located in Virginia Beach, Virginia, with a Montana title listing it as “1984 Ford F-150” and a Carfax history described as accident-free. The sale is set to close on September 23, 2026 at 12:48 PM Pacific Time, with extensions possible for late bidding. As of September 20, 2026, the bid stood at $2,100, roughly €1,950 at current rates, with two bids, over 3,800 views and more than 270 watchers. No information is provided on a final asking price, nor on build costs, and there are no details about potential homologation or European road usage, though the most dedicated French collectors will no doubt have this cinema monster on their radar.
