In Pixar’s Cars, what model of car is Sheriff from Radiator Springs?

In Pixar’s Cars, Sheriff from Radiator Springs is a 1949 Mercury Club Coupe.

Sheriff is the town’s law-enforcement character and the first resident Lightning McQueen encounters after speeding through Radiator Springs. His design combines a classic American coupe body with police markings, a roof-mounted light, and a stern but ultimately protective personality.

The character’s vehicle identity is easy to confuse with Doc Hudson, who is a 1951 Hudson Hornet. Both are vintage American cars and prominent residents of Radiator Springs, but they represent different real-world makes and models. Sheriff is also distinct from the unnamed police vehicles seen in other parts of the franchise.

Pixar gave many Cars characters recognizable automotive identities rather than generic shapes. These details reward viewers familiar with classic vehicles and help establish the town’s history as a collection of older cars connected to Route 66.