In Pixar’s Cars, what car model is Ramone, the owner of the Radiator Springs paint shop?

Ramone, the Radiator Springs paint-shop owner, is a 1959 Chevrolet Impala in Pixar’s Cars.

Ramone is known for his colorful custom paint jobs and lowrider styling. His design draws on the 1959 Chevrolet Impala, a classic American car recognized for its sweeping rear fins and distinctive bodywork. The character’s appearance emphasizes the connection between classic-car culture and self-expression.

Ramone owns the local shop where he repaints himself and other vehicles. His many color changes are a recurring visual joke in the film: when business is slow, he often returns to a plain or less elaborate finish, then celebrates whenever a customer arrives. His partner, Flo, runs Flo’s V8 Café across the street.

Ramone is sometimes confused with other classic American vehicles in the film because Radiator Springs contains cars from several decades and manufacturers. Luigi is a Fiat 500, while Sally is a Porsche 911 Carrera. Ramone’s defining model reference is the 1959 Chevrolet Impala, customized as a lowrider.