Bindo: The discreet blue Maserati from the airport in Cars 2

Summary

• Introduction
• Who is Bindo?
• His appearance in Cars 2
• Origin of the name
• A recognizable Maserati Quattroporte
• Bindo as a Mattel miniature
• Why does this extra matter?
• Summary table
• FAQ
• Conclusion

Bindo is a minor character in Cars 2 (2011), depicted as a blue Maserati Quattroporte. Like many extras in the film, he helps enrich the international scenes and adds a touch of realism to Pixar's automotive universe. In the same scene, we also find major plot players like Finn McMissile, which places Bindo in a strong visual context around espionage.

Who is Bindo?

Bindo is one of the many cars briefly seen in the film. He has no dialogue or notable narrative role, but his elegant and identifiable design has caught the attention of collectors. His refined look makes him a perfect character to associate with premium items like Cars watches.

His appearance in Cars 2

Bindo appears during the sequence set at Tokyo (Haneda) Airport, when Grem and Acer are looking for Finn McMissile. Antagonists like Miles Axlerod are also seen in the overall plot related to Allinol. This brief presence enriches the scene, which is already packed with vehicles: fans, spies, tourists, security... Bindo blends into the crowd while remaining recognizable.

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Origin of the name

The character's name refers to Bindo Maserati, one of the founding brothers of the brand. Pixar loves this type of automotive reference for its secondary characters, as seen also with Carlo Maserati.

Maserati Quattroporte: an eye-catching design

Bindo adopts the lines of a Maserati Quattroporte, a luxury Italian sedan. Its sober and elegant blue paint gives it an immediate visual identity. If you like to personalize your decor or equipment with a subtle nod to Cars, you will surely find what you are looking for in Cars stickers.

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Bindo as a Mattel miniature

Bindo was released as a Mattel 1:55 miniature, referenced as #37 (2012). A sought-after piece by those who like to complete the airport scene. In collections of Cars figurines, he often accompanies characters like Victor Hugo, present in the same sequence of the film.

Why does a character like Bindo matter?

A discreet but essential extra. Bindo illustrates the richness of the Cars 2 scenery: nothing is left to chance, even the background vehicles contribute to the atmosphere. An elegant side that will also appeal to fans of automotive accessories, such as Cars iPhone cases.

Summary table

FAQ

• Does Bindo speak in Cars 2?
  No.
• Does he appear for a long time?
  Very briefly at the airport.
• Is he available as a die-cast?
  Yes, Mattel 1:55 #37.

Conclusion

Bindo is a discreet extra, but appreciated for what he represents: an elegant Maserati, a carefully crafted piece of the Cars 2 scenery, and a sought-after miniature. A simple but iconic automotive nod.

🪟 Bindo carries no weight in the plot: he counts for the carefully crafted scenery of Cars 2 that he is a piece of. At home too, the look of a room comes down to that kind of detail, starting with the window and our Cars curtains.