All the residents of Radiator Springs
772 mots | Temps de lecture : 3 minute(s)
Summary
- Radiator Springs, the forgotten town of Route 66
- The heart of the town
- Shopkeepers and artisans
- 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 interstate and falling 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 — race car #95 who arrives by accident and ends up adopting the town.
- Sally Carrera — the elegant blue Porsche, former Los Angeles lawyer, who runs the Cozy Cone Motel.
- Doc Hudson — the 1951 Hudson Hornet, town 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 exist in miniature in our Cars cars and figures.
The town in miniature
Cars Car - Yellow Ramone
Ramone and his flashy bodywork: a diecast to start your Radiator Springs collection.
Shopkeepers and artisans
- Luigi and his faithful Guido — the Ferrari-loving Fiat 500 and his forklift, kings of tire changes (Casa Della Tires).
- Ramone — the lowrider body shop painter who changes color at will.
- Flo — the 1950s show car who runs Flo's V8 Café, the town's gathering place.
🎨 For fans of the town's artist, check out the Ramone collection.
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 van, producer of organic fuel.
- Red — the shy fire truck who tends to the town's flowers.
- Lizzie — the Model T Ford, the town's elder and souvenir shop owner.
🌿 Radiator Springs spirit 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, a 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
| Inhabitant | 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 |
FAQ — Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Radiator Springs located?
It's 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 elder; her late husband Stanley is its founder.
Was Doc Hudson really a champion?
In the story, yes: as the Fabulous Hudson Hornet, he won three Piston Cups before an accident that took him away from the tracks.
How many inhabitants does Radiator Springs have?
About a dozen recurring characters form the heart of the town, from shopkeepers to guardians.
Where can I find figures of the inhabitants?
In our dedicated Cars Radiator Springs Cars collection and more broadly in Cars cars and figures.