Paul Newman graced Cars with his Oscar-winning presence as Doc Hudson, an old-school car who serves as a judge and doctor. After decades spent appearing in classics like Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958), The Hustler (1961), and Cool Hand Luke (1967), Newman's turn in the animated film was one of his last projects.
Newman won four national championships as a frequent competitor in SCCA runs, driving primarily Datsuns and Nissans for the Bob Sharp Racing Team. He appeared in advertisements for Nissan and Budweiser, not as an actor but as a racing champion.
Doc died prior before the events of Cars 2 (due to Paul Newman's death in 2008), although he continued to be remembered and referenced by Lightning, Mater, and the other cars. The Piston Cup was renamed "Hudson Hornet Piston Cup", and his clinic was converted into a museum with trophies and mementos from his career.
Fillmore. Fillmore is a 1960 VW Bus and Radiator Springs' resident hippie. A believer in individuality and all things natural, he brews his own organic fuel and preaches its many benefits.
He Is a Piston Cup legend and the owner of Smokey's Automotive Service. He is a 1946 Hudson pick-up truck that is painted reddish-orange, with a brown flatbed. His character is a tribute to legendary racing mechanic Smokey Yunick.
Sally Carrera is a fictional anthropomorphic Porsche 996 Carrera and a major character of the Disney/Pixar Cars franchise. She is a town attorney for Radiator Springs, having relocated there from California where she was a successful lawyer. She is voiced by Bonnie Hunt.
Sally grew tired of her life in the fast-lane as a high-powered attorney in Los Angeles, and made a new start in the small town of Radiator Springs. Charming, intelligent and witty, she became the town attorney and the car most dedicated to preserving the town's historical beauty.
What kind of car is Lightning McQueen in real life?
Lightning McQueen's design originally drew inspiration from the Chevrolet Corvette C6, with elements of the sports car still present. The character's look combines Generation 4 NASCAR cues with classic NASCAR cars like the Plymouth Superbird and Dodge Charger Daytona.
Statistically, there is little by way of meaningful comparison between them. The closest we can get is the fact that in 1970 McQueen placed second in the Sebring 12 Hours, sharing his Porsche 908 with Peter Revson, while in 1979 Newman came second at Le Mans sharing with Dick Barbour and Rolf Stommelen.
Unlike Steve McQueen and Gene Hackman, Redford did not race professionally, but in 1966, he purchased the 904 GTS you see here from team owner Steve Berg. At the time, Porsche had already seen two full years of racing as a privateer car.
The will was a comprehensive document covering many provisions. Newman's awards, including Oscars and Golden Globes, went to Newman's Own Foundation. His wife, Joanne Woodward, inherited his personal belongings, art, and other properties.
Of the many pursuits actor turned racer Paul Newman was known for, his penchant for Volvo station wagons modified with muscle-car powertrains was one of the most unique. His first wonder-wagon was reportedly a 1988 Volvo 740 powered by a 3.8-liter turbocharged V-6 from a Buick Grand National.
Lightning McQueen is not actually the fastest car in the WGP. In fact he isn't even in the top three. Francesco Bernoulli, Carla Veloso and Shu Todoroki are all faster than him.
"Sally's tattoo pin-striping is left over from her early days. Though she's a little embarrassed by it now, it serves as a reminder of her high-speed life in California and how happy she is to be cruising in the slow lane."
By the end of the first film, McQueen and Sally were shown to have become a couple, as McQueen arrived at the Wheel Well to inform her that Radiator Springs had been put back on the map and that he is setting up a permanent racing quarters and making it his new forever home.
Flo is simply based on a Motorama Show Girl, modeled after a 1957 GM Motorama Show Car. She is a modified 1955 Lincoln Futura with large tail fins. Her license plate reads "SHO GRL", a reference to the fact that she was a show girl before she came to Radiator Springs.
Chick is a 1979 Shyster Cremlin, a fictional car based on and designed after a 1986 Buick Regal in NASCAR form. Chick is painted green, with the number 86 painted on his doors, and has yellow rims. He also has a grille, which serves as a mustache.
Tex is a 1975 Cadillac Coupe De Ville. His license plate reads Dinoco. The performance stats are: Top speed is 115 mph (185 km/h) with no governor/limiter.
It's a 1951 Hudson Hornet owned by Dave Bonbright, one of the automotive historians who worked on the Cars films. His car is Doc Hudson in real life. Bonbright and his Hudson are featured in this new Jay Leno's Garage video, and it's a great history of one of America's best, most misunderstood cars.
According to the Car Finder game, Fred is a Stodgey Suaver LT, which is a fictional model. He has green eyes and is covered in rust, with spotted hints of tan. He also has a front license plate, which simply says "FRED".
