Dusty Rust-eze : le cofondateur excentrique du sponsor

Dusty Rust-eze: The Eccentric Co-founder of the Sponsor

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A rusty van matching his brother's, at the origin of Lightning McQueen's first sponsor. Dusty Rust-eze is a 1967 Dodge A100 in faded green, co-founder with Rusty of the Rust-eze company and its medical bumper balm, born in the family garage in Boston. Jovial and quirky, he stays encouraging towards Lightning McQueen, whom Mack introduced to them. His original voice is that of Ray Magliozzi, from the show Car Talk, who came back for Cars 3 despite his retirement. This portrait details the vehicle and the brotherly duo.

Summary

Introduction: Dusty Rust-eze, the Loyal and Eccentric Co-founder

In the world of Cars, Dusty Rust-eze is, with his brother Rusty, the co-founder of Rust-eze, Lightning McQueen's first sponsor.

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Rusty and Dusty Rust-eze, two old sea-green cars, flanking Lightning McQueen in front of the Rust-eze centre
The two Rust-eze brothers surround Lightning McQueen, whose very first sponsor is their company.

Who is Dusty Rust-eze?

Dusty Rust-eze is a 1967 Dodge A100 van, with a rusted, faded green body, matching that of his brother Rusty. Together, they run Rust-eze.

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Close-up of Dusty, a faded green van with a Dodge badge, smiling alongside his brother Rusty
Dusty is the van: his faded green bodywork matches that of his brother Rusty.

The History of the Rust-eze Brothers

With Rusty, Dusty founded the company in Boston, in their family garage, centered around their medical bumper balm. They became Lightning McQueen's first sponsors after Mack introduced him to them.

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Rusty and Dusty under the Rust-eze Medicated Bumper Ointment banners, surrounded by posters of Lightning McQueen
Under the Rust-eze marquee: the two brothers' medicated bumper ointment, and their protege on a giant poster.

Dusty's Personality

  • jovial and quirky, a partner in crime with his brother
  • proud of their small family business
  • loyal and encouraging towards Lightning McQueen
  • full of humor, in the spirit of Car Talk
Rusty and Dusty smiling under the Rust-eze signs, on a chequered floor
Always side by side, the two brothers show off the good humour that defines them.

Anecdotes

  • Dusty is voiced in the original version by Ray Magliozzi, the other brother from the show Car Talk
  • he is a 1967 Dodge A100 with a rusty green color
  • Ray Magliozzi reprised his role for Cars 3 despite his retirement
  • the two brothers embody the loyalty from the beginning of Lightning McQueen's career
Pale green 1967 Dodge A100 van photographed from a front three-quarter angle
The real model behind Dusty: a 1967 Dodge A100 van. Photo: Bene Riobó, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Summary Table

Element Detail
Vehicle Type Dodge A100 (1967)
Color Faded Rusty Green
Role Rust-eze Co-founder, Lightning McQueen's Sponsor
Brother Rusty Rust-eze
Voice (VO) Ray Magliozzi (Car Talk)
Appearances Cars 1, 3
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FAQ — Frequently Asked Questions

  • 1Who is Dusty Rust-eze in Cars?
    Dusty is a 1967 Dodge A100, co-founder with his brother Rusty of the Rust-eze company, Lightning McQueen's first sponsor.
  • 2What is the difference between Rusty and Dusty?
    Rusty is a 1963 Dodge Dart and Dusty is a 1967 Dodge A100 van; they are brothers and co-manage Rust-eze.
  • 3Who voices Dusty in the original version?
    Dusty is voiced by Ray Magliozzi from the radio show Car Talk.
  • 4What vehicle is Dusty Rust-eze?
    He is a 1967 Dodge A100 van with a rusty green body.
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