1959 Chrysler Royal [AP2]

1959 Chrysler Royal [AP2] in Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome, Movie, 1985

Class: Cars, Sedan — Model origin:

Minor action vehicle or used in only a short scene

Author	Message
valiant1962 ◊ 2006-08-03 22:52	Not a Holden at all. Australian Built Chrysler Royal AP2, 1959 model. These were Australia only cars based on US 56 Plymouth, with a mixture of parts from various US and Canadian Chrysler cars. I believe the tail lights were from a Desoto. The double fin gives it away immediately. http://www.chrysler.gil.com.au/Ap2Brad.jpg -- Last edit: 2006-08-04 01:08:01
antp ◊ 2006-08-03 23:20	It was referenced as "FC or FE Holden " on www.madmaxmovies.com
valiant1962 ◊ 2006-08-04 01:06	I saw that too, but until now haven't seen a shot of the car. It is definitely a Royal. The back end could be mistaken for an FB or EK Holden (1960-61) but not an FE or FC. Link to "gallery.oldholden.com"
Yok ◊ 2007-10-28 15:46	Wow, I only just noticed myself. But no, it doesn't resemble an FC-E at all, FB, yes.
T ◊ 2008-01-20 01:29	While similar in appearance to an FB or EK Holden, the round stop lights at the bottom are nowhere near big enough. The secondary fins on the top aren't EK or FB either. T
Kloga ◊ 2014-01-07 04:05	Information on location with and another wreck used for interior shots: Link to "www.madmaxmovies.com" -- Last edit: 2014-01-07 20:32:56
Kloga ◊ 2014-01-09 01:15	This wreck was also used for interior shots and remains there. Link to "www.madmaxmovies.com" Link to "www.madmaxmovies.com" -- Last edit: 2014-01-09 01:16:32