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- The Cozy Cone Motel in Radiator Springs is a composite of the Wigwam Motels in both Holbrook, Arizona and Rialto, California, the Blue Swallow Motel’s beautiful sign and office as well as their individual drive-in garages in Tucumcari, New Mexico, and I see a bit of the Munger Moss Motel’s beautiful neon sign, the Kozy Corner Trailer Park (in name and Tiki head shape) in there, too!
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Sep 24, 2020 · Cozy Cone Motel. Sally’s Cozy Cone was actually inspired by a few real Route 66 Locations. Sally’s neon signage and office are inspired by the Blue Swallow Motel in Tucumcari, New Mexico.
Feb 11, 2018 · You missed Tucumcari 🙁 The Blue Swallow Motel inspired much of the neon in the movie, including the 100% refrigerated air sign at the Cozy Cone. Tucumcari Mountain was also the inspiration for the mountain in Radiator Springs with the RS painted on it!
Apr 9, 2021 · Sally’s Cozy Cone Motel! It’s genius! The orange-cone shaped single standing motel rooms in Cars are based on the many teepee-shaped structures found along the Mother Road.
- Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Although synonymous with Route 66, Cars begins somewhere in the Midwest with the Dinoco 400, the final race of the Piston Cup.
- Wigwam Motel No. 6. At one time there were seven Wigwam Villages, but now there are only three remaining; two are located along Route 66, and the third is in Cave City, Kentucky.
- Jack Rabbit Trading Post. At the center of Radiator Springs is a large yellow sign with red lettering that says “Here it is,” which is a near copy of the one that stands outside of the real Jack Rabbit Trading Post 5 miles west of Joseph City, Arizona.
- Sandhills Curiosity Shop. Radiator Springs’ Curios could have been inspired by any number of souvenir and junk shops that line the route, but none is more memorable than the Sandhills Curiosity Shop.
Aug 6, 2024 · In the Cars film, we see locations like Flo's V8 Cafe, the Cozy Cone Motel, and Ramone's House of Body Art, which are also featured in Disney California Adventure's Cars Land. Below, we will take you through the real-life inspirations behind some of the most iconic Radiator Springs locations.
The movie's Cozy Cone Motel draws inspiration from two Route 66 icons...one of them is the Cozy Dog Drive-In in Springfield, Illinois, inventor of the corn dog. Stop by for some battered, fried deliciousness served on a stick and enjoy the retro memorabilia and vintage cars.
The Cozy Cone Motel is a charming lodging facility in Radiator Springs, which was purchased and restored by Sally. Surrounding the building is a prominent Cozy Cone sign, which Sally illuminates only when she anticipates visitors.
