Other Cars

Diasu Tsashimi Diasu Tsashimi, played by Daisuke "Dice" Tsutsumi, is the name of the forklift who serves Mater wasabi, when Mater mistook it for delicious pistachio ice cream. Mama Topolino Mama Topolino (voiced by Vanessa Redgrave) is Luigi's aunt. She resembles a 1950s Renault (or maybe Alfa Romeo) Dauphine. Uncle Topolino Uncle Topolino (voiced by Franco Nero) is Luigi's uncle. He is a Fiat 500 "Topolino" from 1948 or earlier ("Topolino", which translates as "Little Mouse", is Mickey Mouse's Italian name). The cover on his top resembles a hair style, similar to Luigi's. Queen Elizabeth II Queen Elizabeth II (voiced by Vanessa Redgrave) is a classic Rolls Royce Phantom car watching the race from Buckingham Palace. She knights Mater for his bravery in foiling Axlerod's plot. Her roof racks are made to look like a crown. Prince Wheeliam Prince Wheeliam, the grandson of the Queen of the United Kingdom, is based on Prince William, Duke of Cambridge. He is a Bentley Continental GT and a fan of Britain's Lewis Hamilton and Nigel Gearsley. Signora Bernoulli Signora Bernoulli is Francesco's mother. She is seen at the Porto Corsa race cheering her son on. She is an 1960s era Formula One race car and, as evidenced by her number, his biggest fan other than himself. Mel Dorado Host of the "Mel Dorado Show" where he interviews Miles Axlerod and Francesco Bernoulli. Mater calls the show and eventually gets McQueen into the World Grand Prix. As his name indicates he is a Cadillac Eldorado. As evidenced by his glasses and smile, he is loosely based on Larry King. The Popemobile The Popemobile is only seen at the Italian World Grand Prix Race - interestingly, he is seen inside a bulletproof "popemobile" for his personal protection. He is among the many fans in the stands. The Popemobile is referred to earlier in the film when Mater asks, "Is the Popemobile Catholic?" He has no lines in the film. Black-hatted priests can be seen next to the Popemobile while he sits in the stands at Porta Corsa for the second race in the World Grand Prix. Small Isetta forklifts, similar the Guido character, are seen in white cassocks and red hats waving incense into the air.