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Mar 15, 2025
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Speed Racer Mach Five

7 years ago
1 min read

by Michael Satterfield

The Mach Five is the car driven by Speed Racer, Go Mifune, in the anime series of the same name (known as “Mach Go! Go! Go!” in Japan). The car was designed, built, and created by Pops Racer, Speed Racer’s father. The car had all kinds of cool special tricks that Speed Racer uses throughout the series.

In the original 1967 series, the Mach Five is a white racing car with an “M” (for Mifune) written on its hood  “Mifune.” The name, Mach Five, is a pun in two languages: the word for “five” in Japanese is “go”. However, the “go” used for the car’s name is a suffix attached to the names of ships, etc. Thus, the car is known in the Japanese version as simply the “Mach”.

This replica a professional one-off build completed by New York Coach was Custom-built to replicate the computer-generated imagery car from the Speed Racer movie released in 2008 and was built for promotional use where it was displayed as part of the Barris Hollywood Star Car Collection on the East Coast. Sadly it doesn’t have auto jacks, buzz saws, frogger mode, or a homing robot, like the car in the manga series, but it would still be pretty cool to run around town in.

The car is based on a  1977 Corvette chassis with a 350 CI V-8 engine and manual transmission, meaning it should be pretty easy to keep running from any GM parts supplier. The car is being offered at Mecum’s Harrisburg Auction this coming August.

See more pictures and info HERE.

Michael Satterfield

Michael Satterfield, founder of The Gentleman Racer, is a storyteller, adventurer, and automotive expert whose work blends cars, travel, and culture. As a member of The Explorers Club, he brings a spirit of discovery to his work, whether uncovering forgotten racing history or embarking on global expeditions. His site has become a go-to destination for car enthusiasts and style aficionados, known for its compelling storytelling and unique perspective. A Texan with a passion for classic cars and motorsports, Michael is also a hands-on restorer, currently working on a 1960s SCCA-spec Formula Super Vee and other project cars. As the head of the Satterfield Group, he consults on branding and marketing for top automotive and lifestyle brands, bringing his deep industry knowledge to every project.

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