Where Is the Real Tow Mater Truck?

Tow Mater is an iconic character from the 2006 Disney/Pixar movie Cars. He’s a rusty old tow truck with a heart of gold who becomes best friends with Lightning McQueen, the movie’s protagonist. Since the release of Cars, Tow Mater has become a beloved figure in pop culture and his face is recognizable to fans of all ages.

But what happened to the real Tow Mater truck? The vehicle used for filming was custom-built for the movie by Hollywood vehicle fabricator J.L.

Fisher and was based on a 1951 International Harvester R-110 pickup truck. The exact specifications of the vehicle are unknown, but it is believed to have featured parts from other vintage vehicles, including a 1977 Ford F-150 pickup.

After filming wrapped up in 2005, the Tow Mater truck was taken to Disneyland California where it was put on display at Radiator Springs Racers ride alongside other movie memorabilia from Cars. It remained at Disneyland until 2012 when it was sold off at auction and purchased by an anonymous buyer.

Since then, there have been sightings of the Tow Mater truck in various locations around California. In 2014, it appeared at a car show in Cathedral City near Palm Springs and in 2015 it made an appearance at Cars and Coffee San Diego. The current whereabouts of the vehicle are unknown but some fans suspect that it may have been purchased by a private collector who keeps it tucked away in a garage.

Conclusion: Where Is the Real Tow Mater Truck? After being sold off at auction in 2012, sightings of this iconic vehicle have been reported around California but its current whereabouts remain unknown. Some believe that it may have been purchased by a private collector who keeps it hidden away from public view.

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James Gardner