Doc Hudson - Disney / Pixar 'Cars'
One of the stars of Disney Pixar's original animated feature - 'Cars' is Doc Hudson, a 1951 Hudson Hornet.
Dod Hudson is the antagonist in Lightning McQueen's (the central story character), misadventure in the town of Radiator Spring. Lightning has ended up in Radiator Springs as a consequence of rolling out of the back of his transporter truck 'Mack' on the way to Los Angeles for a race.
Doc is a grumpy old character, who has no love for racecars, though this theme is developed out from Doc's involvement in oval racing in the 1950's. Doc was involved in a season ending crash in 1954, and forgotten. This is a parallel metaphore for the Hudson Motor company, maker of the 6-cylinder Hornet, which was unable to compete financially with the US Big three (GM, Ford and Chrysler), and was merged with Nash-Kelvinator in 1954 to form American Motor Company (AMC).
In the Disney Pixar story, Doc punishes Lightning for tearing up the town road, and forces him to tow the resealing machine, and fix the road. After many conversations, including the discussion of his 1954 crash, Doc ultimately reveals Lightning location to his race team, who come and collect him from Radiator Springs, and take him onto Los Angeles.
Doc is redeemed, by showing up part way through the race, and acting as Lightning's crew chief. The oither characters help Lightning go on to lead the race. When the Plymouth Superbired character of Mr The King is involved in a massive car crash, appearing crippled on the inside of the circuit (as Doc appears in his similar story), Lightning skids to a halt, allowing Chick Hits to pass him, just before the finish line, for the win.
The metaphore here is that people are more important winning. And that character is built by doing the right thing.
Doc and the rest of the characters return to Radiator Springs, with Lightning as a new hero.
Doc Hudson does not return for the sequel movie 'Cars 2', as his character voice star, Paul Newman, passed away between the production of the two movies.
Doc Hudson has been built as a Lego model for Flickr LUGNuts 60th Build Challenge, our fifth birthday, the 44th challenge theme, - 'Cars, Too!' - celebrating all things automotive from Disney / Pixar movies, including 'Cars' and 'Cars 2'.
Doc Hudson - Disney / Pixar 'Cars'
One of the stars of Disney Pixar's original animated feature - 'Cars' is Doc Hudson, a 1951 Hudson Hornet.
Dod Hudson is the antagonist in Lightning McQueen's (the central story character), misadventure in the town of Radiator Spring. Lightning has ended up in Radiator Springs as a consequence of rolling out of the back of his transporter truck 'Mack' on the way to Los Angeles for a race.
Doc is a grumpy old character, who has no love for racecars, though this theme is developed out from Doc's involvement in oval racing in the 1950's. Doc was involved in a season ending crash in 1954, and forgotten. This is a parallel metaphore for the Hudson Motor company, maker of the 6-cylinder Hornet, which was unable to compete financially with the US Big three (GM, Ford and Chrysler), and was merged with Nash-Kelvinator in 1954 to form American Motor Company (AMC).
In the Disney Pixar story, Doc punishes Lightning for tearing up the town road, and forces him to tow the resealing machine, and fix the road. After many conversations, including the discussion of his 1954 crash, Doc ultimately reveals Lightning location to his race team, who come and collect him from Radiator Springs, and take him onto Los Angeles.
Doc is redeemed, by showing up part way through the race, and acting as Lightning's crew chief. The oither characters help Lightning go on to lead the race. When the Plymouth Superbired character of Mr The King is involved in a massive car crash, appearing crippled on the inside of the circuit (as Doc appears in his similar story), Lightning skids to a halt, allowing Chick Hits to pass him, just before the finish line, for the win.
The metaphore here is that people are more important winning. And that character is built by doing the right thing.
Doc and the rest of the characters return to Radiator Springs, with Lightning as a new hero.
Doc Hudson does not return for the sequel movie 'Cars 2', as his character voice star, Paul Newman, passed away between the production of the two movies.
Doc Hudson has been built as a Lego model for Flickr LUGNuts 60th Build Challenge, our fifth birthday, the 44th challenge theme, - 'Cars, Too!' - celebrating all things automotive from Disney / Pixar movies, including 'Cars' and 'Cars 2'.