The Character: Originally a shiny new powder blue shade, International Harvester L-170 Mater has rusted down to almost nothing.

His hood is MIA, while his left headlight has been lost to time. He’s a gentle and kind soul, though, even if he is on his last wheels.
 
Screen-time: The vehicular hillbilly gets his fair share of screen time and boasts more than a few moments in the spotlight – even if it is mostly for being a bit long in the tooth.
 
Lasting Impression: “I don’t care who you are, that’s funny right theeerrre,” the buck-toothed automobile guffaws, seducing us with his hick charms.

Cars was Pixar’s first filmic skid, garnering less favourable buzz than its predecessors. But Mater will forever live in our hearts, the barmy rust bucket.