Doug Speedcheck: The London police officer from Cars 2
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Summary
- Design and visual identity
- On-screen role
- Origin of the name
- Derivative products
- Key points to remember
- Summary table
- FAQ
Design and visual identity
Doug Speedcheck is depicted as a dark Ford Mondeo Mk4 , typical of Metropolitan Police Service vehicles. Its livery, faithful to the official die-cast model, includes:
- very dark black bodywork;
- The inscription "POLICE" is written in white on the sides;
- blue checkered pattern , visual signature of the British police;
- plate “LP57 WIJ” (data from merchandising, not clearly legible in the film).
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On-screen role
Doug appears in the London sequences around Buckingham Palace during the World Grand Prix events. Like the other police cars with the same design, he is difficult to distinguish individually in wide shots.
It nevertheless contributes to reinforcing the royal atmosphere and the London aesthetic specific to the finale of Cars 2. To stay within the “new era” theme, also read the profile of a Next-Gen: Barry DePedal (#64 RPM) .
Origin of the name
The name “Speedcheck” is an inside joke about Doug Sheppeck , a Pixar animator who worked on the film. As is often the case in the Cars franchise, several secondary characters have names derived from team members.
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Derivative products
Mattel marketed Doug Speedcheck as a 1:55 die-cast figure . He can be found in:
- a 2-pack with Finn McMissile ;
- themed assortments dedicated to the London chapter.
The miniature features its dark livery, "POLICE" markings, and the LP57 WIJ license plate. To complete the display, also check out our Cars remote-controlled cars .
Key points to remember
- London police officer featured in Cars 2 .
- Design based on official merchandise (Mondeo Mk4, license plate, patterns).
- Character not 100% identifiable on screen because the units are visually similar.
- Named in homage to Doug Sheppeck .
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Summary table
| Element | Information verified |
|---|---|
| Full name | Doug Speedcheck |
| Appearance | Cars 2 (2011) |
| Role | Metropolitan Police Service Officer |
| Model | Ford Mondeo Mk4 (according to the die-cast model) |
| Colors / markings | Very dark black, "POLICE", blue checkerboard |
| License plate number | LP57 WIJ (source: merchandising) |
| Main Scene | Buckingham Palace sequence |
| Miniatures | Mattel 1:55 (including 2-pack with Finn McMissile) |
| Origin of the name | Tribute to Doug Sheppeck |
FAQ
- Does Doug Speedcheck speak in the film? No, he has no lines.
- Can it be precisely identified on screen? No, all London police cars are virtually identical.
- Is the Mondeo model official? Not in the film, but confirmed via the Mattel die-cast .
- Is there a miniature version? Yes, in 1:55 die-cast scale .
- Does its name have a meaning? Yes, it's a nod to a member of Pixar.
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