In Pixar’s Cars, what type of vehicle is Fillmore, Radiator Springs’ peace-loving hippie?

In Pixar’s Cars, Fillmore is a 1960 Volkswagen Type 2 bus.

Fillmore runs Radiator Springs’ alternative-fuel shop and is voiced by George Carlin. His name and personality evoke the counterculture movement associated with the 1960s, while his vehicle design identifies him as a Volkswagen Type 2, commonly called a Microbus or Transporter.

The film presents Fillmore as a contrast to his neighbor Sarge, a military-style 1942 Willys Jeep. Their friendly arguments are one of the town’s recurring comic details. Fillmore’s shop sells organic fuel, and he insists that his fuel is superior to Sarge’s gasoline.

A common mix-up is calling Fillmore a Volkswagen Beetle. The Beetle is a compact rounded car, whereas Fillmore’s tall, boxy silhouette is based on the Type 2 van. The character’s exact model year is given as 1960.