10 Wild Facts About Fox's '70 Challenger 'FOX-1' - Running on Empty

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In the 1982 movie "Running on Empty," the 1970 Challenger takes on a symbolic role as more than just a classic muscle car, but a way of life for the story's baddy known as Fox. Nicknamed "FOX-1", this beastly and radically styled black and yellow '70 Challenger is the king of the streets until newcomer Mike causes a stir in his ranks; so of course it must end with a serious showdown. Who will win and who will die?

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[jjojo]

At climactic end race Fox 1 did with the Blown ‘57 Chevy, the burnout that ‘57 did was EPIC!!! 👍😎👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[stevecourtney]

Well this video came as a surprise seeing FOX1. I wanted to clear up one thing, I did some of the work on this car (Way before starting FX Illusions) and there were others involved also in the build of FOX1, who's name I don't remember. I then went on to build the Blown 57 with my old mate (who can not use a **** phone or computer) Mal Ward. I am now working on getting 'Running on Empty 2 Racetopia' to the screen. ( In the USA Running On Empty was renamed > Fast Lane Fever < )

[unclemarksdiyauto]

This is the first movie or tv car show that I have never heard of. Thanks for enlightening me!

[GrahamDallas]

I've never heard of this movie, but great facts all the same. Some great research and effort goes into these videos, and it's appreciated.

[kerrypierre]

Love this movie, it's good to know the FOX 1 is still around and looking sharp 😎👍🤘🔥

[RandomBradCreator]

Aussie Cult Classic, Watched a couple weeks ago, always great to see a movie full of great Street machines from back in the Day

[johndean]

I've never heard of this movie either, very cool car.👍

[jeffreybrianring]

Love your videos, always very informative.

[Ecosse]

man, i really find my self looking forward to your videos! glad i found this channel.
can you add to your extensive list the camaro in the paul le mat film 'aloha bobby & rose'?

[msrb]

I want to say it was a 70 Nova, but I remember having a model car with that goofy-looking hood scoop

[daztography]

I remember the fox 1 used to live in Brisbane, used to see it at car shows all the time and used to frequent a few diners.

[dwc]

Fast Lane Fever. Been years since I watched this movie.

[CycolacFan]

Great to see you covering the less well known movies - less well known outside Australia anyway… - there’s a group on Facebook trying to finance a Running on Empty sequel / prequel using the same cars and locations.
Be great to see the ‘57 Chevy (converted from a four-door) and the Falcon covered in the future. Did you spot the right hand drive Charger Daytona is a couple of scenes…? 😳

[timsaccog]

You did the Challenger, how cool would it be to do the 57 Chevy, I saw this movie back in the day and found it on you tube a couple of years ago, my favorite part is when the blind guy is waxing the 57 in the pitch dark and the guy that drove the Falcon finds him and turns the lights on the blind guy asks him does it shine and he replies "like a star"!

[Mr.BradRaven]

I saw FOX1 at the Brisbane Hot Rod show way back in 2006! Such a beautiful car!

[milfordh.mercado]

Well, this is unexpected video to show of 'fox-1' form running on empty as i barely knew the movie(the first time saw any footage was on another channel +imcdb is where this and the hero ford falcon, chevrolet 57 bel air has any info on the cars) so thank you my friend for helping me out as that challenger will be around long time to come 😊😊. P.S Hey CarStarz i comment on vanishing point video hope you respond soon.

[LongIslandMopars]

Was hoping to hear about the right hand drive conversion. Did they take a dash and steering setup out of an export Challenger? A guy in our club has a right hand drive Barracuda and its a mind bender to look at. :)

[roflman]

I saw it in person not that long ago, it genuinely is a pretty fast car now. The 57 chev is around too, i believe its undergoing a restoration to return it to as seen in the movie.

[hydroplainsdrifter]

Can you do one about the Phantasm 'cuda? Or the Damnation Alley truck.

[grumpyoltimer]

Can't wait for Nicky D's Mustang from Born to Run.