In Pixar's Cars, what brand and model is Luigi, the tire-shop owner?

In Pixar's Cars, Luigi is a 1959 Fiat 500.

Luigi owns Luigi's Casa Della Tires in Radiator Springs and is one of the town's most enthusiastic residents. His small Italian design, expressive personality, and devotion to Ferrari racing make him visually and culturally distinct from the film's American vehicles.

The Fiat 500, often called the Cinquecento, was introduced in 1957 as a compact rear-engined car designed for affordable motoring in postwar Italy. Luigi's design is based on that early generation, specifically the 1959 model year. His shop's name translates roughly as “Luigi's House of Tires.”

A common mistake is identifying Luigi as a Mini Cooper because both are small European cars. His partner Guido is even smaller and serves as a forklift-style tire-changing assistant. Luigi's Ferrari admiration also helps explain why he becomes excited when Ferrari vehicles visit Radiator Springs.