Disney and Pixar achieved great success with the Cars franchise, creating a world in which cars are the true protagonists. Lightning McQueen, with his unmistakable design, became a cultural phenomenon within the automotive sector. So it is not surprising that some car fans dream of customizing their vehicle to emulate the famous racer.
This affection for the character has prompted some drivers to try to bring a piece of that magic to the streets, customizing their vehicles to emulate McQueen. However, faithfully capturing the essence of the most famous Cars racer is not an easy task: it requires ingenuity, skill and, of course, a very important investment. So it’s kind of complicated.
The Racietyclub team has managed to take their admiration for McQueen to a new level. In an impressive debut, they have used Instagram to show what Lightning McQueen and Sally, the female protagonist, would be like if they could circulate in the real world. The pity is that it is only a digital version and not real cars that can be driven.
The transformation has focused on a Porsche 911 GT3 RS for both Lightning McQueen and Sally, a choice that could not have been more correct. Known for its exceptional performance and aerodynamic design, this model perfectly reflects the speed of the Cars characters.
The work they have done demonstrates not only an extraordinary ability to customize cars, but also a deep love for the characters they have replicated. Furthermore, they are not the only ones. You just have to see their Instagram profile, where you can see personalized cars in tribute to Scooby-Doo, Dragon Ball or Barbie.
The one who has managed to make a real, driveable version of Lightning McQueen is Andy de la Vega, a man from Atlanta who is fond of cars. This American, instead of opting for a Porsche, preferred to use a 487 horsepower Ford Mustang. He doesn’t miss any detail, not even the eyes on the windshield.
Why would anyone want to have Lightning McQueen in their garage? To do business. De la Vega has managed to get a good financial return on his personalized car: he takes it to children’s birthday parties so that the children can ride in it or he drives it to charity events to raise funds.