What kind of vehicle is Sheriff, the law officer in Pixar’s Cars?

Sheriff, the law officer in Pixar’s Cars, is a 1949 Mercury Club Coupe.

Sheriff patrols Radiator Springs and is the first town vehicle to encounter Lightning McQueen after the racer damages the road. He represents the town’s older roadside identity and helps enforce the community’s rules while McQueen completes his court-ordered repair work.

The character’s design draws on a classic American coupe rather than a modern police cruiser. In the English version, Sheriff is voiced by Michael Wallis, who was also closely associated with Route 66 research and promotion. His voice and character help connect the fictional town to the real highway culture that inspired the movie.

Sheriff is sometimes confused with Doc Hudson because both are older vehicles from Radiator Springs. Doc is a 1951 Hudson Hornet and the town’s physician; Sheriff is the 1949 Mercury Club Coupe who serves as its police officer.