All the residents of Radiator Springs
902 mots | Temps de lecture : 4 minute(s)
LocationRadiator SpringsRoute 66
A thriving stop on Route 66, wiped off the map by the arrival of the highway. The town lives to the rhythm of Doc Hudson, a 1951 Hudson Hornet who became doctor and judge after three Piston Cups, of Sally Carrera, the former Los Angeles lawyer who runs the Cozy Cone Motel, of Luigi and Guido at the Casa Della Tires and of Flo, a 1950s show car who keeps the V8 Café. Sheriff, a 1949 Mercury, Sarge in his Willys Jeep, Lizzie the Ford T and Stanley, the founder, complete the picture. This panorama lists every inhabitant.
Summary
- Radiator Springs, the forgotten town of Route 66
- The heart of the town
- The merchants and artisans
- The guardians and daily figures
- The town's pioneers
- Summary table
- FAQ
Radiator Springs, the forgotten town of Route 66
Nestled along the legendary Route 66, Radiator Springs was a thriving stop before being bypassed by the highway and fading into oblivion. It is this small town and its colorful inhabitants that will transform Lightning McQueen. Here's who populates the most endearing town in the Cars universe.
🏘️ Find the town's figures in our Cars Radiator Springs toy cars collection.
The heart of the town
- Lightning McQueen — the #95 race car who stumbles in by accident and ends up adopting the town.
- Sally Carrera — the elegant blue Porsche, a former Los Angeles lawyer, who manages the Cozy Cone Motel.
- Doc Hudson — the 1951 Hudson Hornet, the town's doctor and judge… and former three-time Piston Cup champion.
- Mater — the rusty tow truck with a big heart, Lightning's best friend.
🏎️ All these characters are available in miniature in our Cars cars and figures.
The town in miniature
Cars Car - Yellow Ramone
Ramone and his flashy paint job: a diecast to start your Radiator Springs collection.
The merchants and artisans
- Luigi and his loyal Guido — the Ferrari-loving Fiat 500 and his forklift, kings of tire changes (Casa Della Tires).
- Ramone — the lowrider body shop painter who changes colors at will.
- Flo — the 1950s show car who runs Flo's V8 Café, the town's meeting place.
🎨 For fans of the town's artist, check out the Ramone collection.
The guardians and daily figures
- Sheriff — the 1949 Mercury who watches over the town.
- Sarge — the military veteran, a Willys Jeep at attention.
- Fillmore — the hippie Volkswagen bus, producer of organic fuel.
- Red — the shy fire truck who tends to the town's flowers.
- Lizzie — the Model T Ford, the town's matriarch and souvenir shop owner.
🌿 Radiator Springs spirit even on the road: discover the Fillmore collection.
The town's pioneers
- Stanley — the founder of Radiator Springs, Lizzie's husband, immortalized by a statue in the square.
- Bessie — the paving machine that repairs the road, faithful tool of Doc and then Lightning.
Rebuild the town
LEGO Juniors Cars - Guido and Luigi's Pit Stop
Recreate Luigi and Guido's pit stop in LEGO Juniors, piece by piece.
Summary table
| Resident | Role | Real-life inspiration |
|---|---|---|
| Lightning McQueen | Racer #95 | Race car (fictional model) |
| Sally Carrera | Lawyer, Cozy Cone | Porsche 911 (type 996) |
| Doc Hudson | Doctor & Judge | 1951 Hudson Hornet |
| Mater | Tow truck | Tow truck (International Harvester) |
| Luigi | Tires | Fiat 500 |
| Ramone | Body & Paint | 1959 Chevrolet Impala (lowrider) |
| Flo | V8 Cafe | 1950s Show car |
| Sheriff | Police | 1949 Mercury |
| Sarge | Military surplus | Willys Jeep |
| Fillmore | Organic fuel | Volkswagen bus |
| Lizzie | Souvenir shop | Ford Model T |
| Red | Firefighter | Fire truck |
Also read: the quiz "Which Cars character are you?".
FAQ — Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Radiator Springs located?
It is a fictional town along Route 66, inspired by small American towns that fell into oblivion after the construction of highways.
Who is the oldest character in Radiator Springs?
Lizzie, the Model T Ford, is the town's matriarch; her late husband Stanley is its founder.
Was Doc Hudson really a champion?
In the story, yes: under the name Fabulous Hudson Hornet, he won three Piston Cups before an accident forced him to retire from racing.
How many residents does Radiator Springs have?
About a dozen recurring characters form the heart of the town, from merchants to guardians.
Where can I find figures of the residents?
In our dedicated collection Cars Radiator Springs Cars and more broadly in Cars cars and figures.