Craig Lieberman provides a detailed breakdown of what happened to the iconic Dodge Charger from the Fast and Furious films.
The famous 1970 Dodge Charger from the Fast and Furious series was not actually a 1970 model but a modified 1969 version.
Surprisingly, the Dodge Charger wasn’t built by Universal Studios’ Picture Car department but was assembled for the film.
There is a flood of replica movie cars from the series, making it hard to differentiate between authentic and replica vehicles.
One of the most memorable cars from the Fast and Furious franchise is Dom’s Dodge Charger. However, tracking down the whereabouts of these iconic vehicles can be quite a challenge.
Craig Lieberman, a former technical advisor for the films, sheds light on the fate of this movie muscle car. According to him, the Dodge Charger used in the film was not built by Universal Studios’ Picture Car department. Instead, it was pieced together for the movie.
Initially, there were conflicting statements about the whereabouts of the Dodge Charger.
The housing market crash and recession in 2007-2008 led to a decline in interest in the Fast and Furious franchise, causing many movie cars to be sold off at low prices.
The Charger used in the film was intended to be a 1970 model but was built from a 1969 Dodge Charger due to budget constraints.
Three running Chargers were used in filming, including one for stunts and another for the flip scene.
The Charger featured a borrowed supercharged motor, which was later returned after filming.
The market is flooded with replica cars from the series, making it difficult to identify authentic vehicles.
Despite the challenges and uncertainties surrounding the fate of Dom’s Dodge Charger, its legacy lives on in the hearts of Fast and Furious fans worldwide. The story of this iconic car serves as a reminder of the passion and dedication that went into creating one of the most beloved movie cars of all time.
