Lightning McQueen is My Hero

by Rob
(Near London, UK)

Cars the movie was a great inspiration when I was a kid. It gave me the joy of exploring the characters framed in the film with utmost humor and fascination.

My favorite character in the movie Pixar’s Cars is Lightning McQueen. Lightning is no car in particular, but has elements of many sports cars. His headlights are just stickers and he has many sponsor decals on his sides, both similarities to NASCAR cars.

Pixar was shown a Corvette by GM, which influenced his design. His overall profile was inspired by the Ford GT40. His tail resembles that of a Dodge Viper, while the tail lenses and roof are consistent with a Ford Mustang.

The full size tour car is based on a Pontiac Firebird. His custom two-tone paint and tires are from a 50s Chevrolet Corvette. Overall, his appearance is a hybrid between a stock car and various other sports cars, but tilted slightly towards the stock car style. He can be considered an overall generic race car.

I'm collecting lots of McQueen/cars stuff too. Brilliant movie!! As for finding a bed..not sure. I get most of my stuff in the internet as Cars stuff seems to be like hens teeth in this country - rare. You may strike lucky. Good luck.