Vehicle Description
This is a genuine dream car. The product of the fertile imagination
of then 17 year old Max Cohen, under the auspices of the
Make-A-Wish Foundation and the Boyd Coddington Foundation, the Max
Hemi came to fruition. A reverent nod to the notorious Max Wedge
cars that ruled the drag strips in the early 60s, the Max Hemi is
just that. No fewer than 472 cubic inches of Elephant reside under
the dual-scooped hood. Raising the hood reveals -- yes, fans -- a
Mopar Cross-Ram intake and twin Holley carbs. Supreme attention to
detail is evident in such items as a coated regulator and polished
stainless fuel lines, plus a polished alternator, March pulleys,
coated water pump, and a billet expansion tank. Coated Sanderson
headers feed into a 3-inch mandrel-bent exhaust system with
Magnaflow mufflers and an X-pipe. The sound is fabulous. The best
way to describe it is a 472 inch Hemi through Sanderson headers and
3-inch exhaust! Another Max Wedge tradition is a beefy 727
Torqueflite automatic to transfer the power. This one has a B&M
ratchet shifter connected to it to make gear changes quick and
safe. (Includes reverse lock-out) The top tier drivetrain concludes
with a Currie 9-inch rear axle. To handle the power, the chassis
was upgraded with rack & pinion steering and coilover shocks and
Baer slotted disc brakes all the way around. Naturally, Boyd wheels
grace each corner with 17s in the front and massive 19 inchers in
the back. The proper mods were done to tuck the rolling stock into
the fenderwells. Goodyear 225/45R17 tires do the steering and big
295/40R20 meats put the power down. They also provide a great big
n' little look. Magnum Force Race Car Fabrication did the
suspension -- including a complete Mopar tubular front suspension
assembly. The Max Hemi project began with a 1963 Polara body that
was completely disassembled and media blasted. Any corrosion repair
was done by welding in new metal. Then the Coddington crew put in
the effort by sanding to make the surface ready for the mirror
smooth black paint, specified by young Max. The paint is so nice,
that all excess trim was removed and the door handles were shaved
to further enhance the smooth effect. Simple, clean custom "Max
Hemi" graphics adorn the hood scoops. The interior is also
uncluttered yet it's all custom from the masters at Gabe Lopez's
Street Rod Custom Interiors of California. The red leather nicely
contrasts with the black exterior. The steering wheel is on a tilt
column, and the instrument panel has an Ultimate Fighter theme.
There's a richness to the plush red carpeting, and the spacious
trunk is custom-upholstered as well. Billet door handles and billet
pedals provide the appropriate finishing details. In addition to
the impressive array of quality hardware, there's exceptional
provenance and notoriety associated with the Max Hemi. The Learning
Channel's American Hot Rod series chronicled the build, the
finished product was featured at SEMA 2005, and it garnered a
winning bid of $550,000.00 at the prestigious Barrett-Jackson
Scottsdale with the proceeds benefiting Make-A-Wish. The car lives
on in loving memory of one of the all-time great builders and a
young man who represents so many like him with a dream in his
heart. The car has been meticulously maintained and is ready for
top-level shows or the most discerning driver. It was acquired for
the Maxwell Family Collection and has now been released for sale at
Maxmotive, giving you a unique opportunity to own a one-of-a-kind
custom from the shop of the legendary Boyd Coddington. **********
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vehicles. We have more than 200 vehicles in our collection and have
sold dozens nationwide and even overseas. We recommend that all
buyers who are unable to view a vehicle in person have a
pre-purchase inspection done prior to purchase. Inspections can be
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age and uniqueness of these special vehicles, it is difficult to
cover all aspects and characteristics of each vehicle?s condition
within the limited space available. Thus, pre-purchase inspections
are helpful to all parties involved. The information provided for
this vehicle is presented to the best of our knowledge, and is
deemed reliable. But MAXmotive does not warrant or guarantee this
information as a basis for purchase. It is the responsibility of
the buyer to make a thorough inspection to determine the
suitability of the vehicle prior to purchase. **********
