Seligman in Arizona is considered one of the prototypes for the town in “Cars”
The American town of Seligman in Arizona, located along the historic Route 66 highway, is considered one of the key sources of inspiration for creating Radiator Springs from Pixar’s animated film “Cars.” Fewer than 800 people live in the town, and its streets retain old signs, colorful buildings, vintage cars, and roadside shops.
Motor1 reports that Seligman is one of the real-life prototypes of the fictional town. The team working on “Cars” visited several settlements along Route 66 while looking for ideas for the film. Seligman is associated with Radiator Springs because of its distinctive development, old signs, colorful facades, and car culture.
History along Route 66
Seligman’s history is closely connected with Route 66, which is called one of America’s main roads of the past. After major modern highways appeared in the 1960s, many towns along the old route lost a significant share of traffic and their former importance. The story of the decline and revival of a roadside town became one of the elements of the plot of “Cars.”
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Cars and roadside aesthetics
On Seligman’s main street, visitors can see old cars turned into decorative displays, vintage gas pumps, and numerous signs. The town also has murals dedicated to Route 66 culture and the Pixar animated film. Many cars from the 1950s and 1960s have been preserved here, with some restored or turned into art objects.
There are no real “Cars” characters in Seligman — Lightning McQueen, Sally, or Mater. At the same time, the town retains the visual features and roadside atmosphere associated with the fictional Radiator Springs.
