Ramone is a main character in Cars, and a major supporting character in Cars 2 and Cars 3. He is a 1959 Chevrolet Impala. He is the husband of Flo. He is the owner of Ramone's House of Body Art. He paints any car who enters his house of body art. He is a member of Lightning McQueen's pit crew.
Not only does Ramone run his own House of Body Art, Radiator Springs' local custom paint shop, but he also make sure he gives himself a new coat of paint several times a week. With his chrome undercarriage and his up-and-down hydraulics, Ramone has been the coolest car in Radiator Springs for many years, and is often seen out cruising on the main road with Flo.
Ramone has been married to café owner Flo for many years. Their relationship is as strong as the day they first met and they have become Radiator Springs' premier couple.
Cars[]
"A true artist isn't afraid to take chances, explore new ways to express themselves, or push the limits of culture. Ramone believes that the automotive body can be a vehicle of expression, which is why every day for Ramone is a new chance to explore new paint jobs and push the limitless boundaries of his art."[1]
Cars 2[]
Ramone owns and operates Ramone's House of Body Art, Radiator Springs' custom body and paint shop. Ramone is an artist - a true magician with paint and metal. There was a time when his only canvas was himself, so he repainted himself daily. But since Lightning McQueen helped put Radiator Springs back on the map, Ramone has had his share of customers - including the star race car himself. Before heading off to the World Grand Prix, Lightning stops by Ramone's for a new paint job, and Ramone gives him a whole new look, even adding a spoiler to him.
Ramone appears to have replaced Doc Hudson for the reparation of cars, since Doc passed away.
In the movie Ramone greets Lightning when he comes to town. He also helps the lemon, Otis get fixed up. He then later sees Lightning off at the airport. He returns in London with a paint job resembling the British flag. He also helps Lightning and Mater fight the lemons by spray painting Tubbs Pacer in the eyes.
Cars 3[]
In the movie, Ramone plays a pivotal part in the Florida 500 Piston Cup race when Lightning substitutes Cruz Ramirez into the race by having him create a custom paint job for her.
Cars on the Road[]
Dino Park[]
In Cars on the Road episode, Dino Park, Ramone appears a the Flo's V8 Café when the Radiator Springs residents were talking about Mater's sister and he calls McQueen to have a new paint that Lightning has in the show.
Paint Jobs[]
Ramone has gone through many paint jobs. Here are some of his known paint jobs:
Quotes[]
From Cars 2[]
- Ramone: "Hey, how far did you make it this time, Otis?"
Otis: "Halfway to the county line."
Ramone: "Ooh! Not bad, man!"
Otis: "I know! I can't believe it either!" - —When Otis arrives at Ramone's House of Body Art.
Trivia[]
- Ramone is modeled after a 1959 Chevrolet Impala low-rider.
- His license plate is LOWNSLO. On his tires is written in Gothic writing "Low N Slow". Both are references to his catchphrase, "Low N' Slow".
- According to The World of Cars Online, the name of Ramone's dark green paint job is "Grass Green", the name of his blue paint job is "Blue Sky", and the name of his "Mellow Sunset" paint job is renamed to "Yellow Mellow".
- Ramone, like Luigi, often refers to himself in third person.
- In Traffic Court, Ramone and Mater laughed themselves silly when Flo said that she had gas and had the thought of Flo passing “gas”.