Sources: Wikidata · OpenAlex. The record of the motion picture, not an assessment of this cell.
FILM NOTES
Cars 2 arrived from Pixar and Walt Disney Pictures in 2011, a sequel that pushed the studio's flagship franchise into globe-trotting spy territory. Following the enormous success of the original Cars, this installment expanded the world with international racing circuits and espionage plotting, folding in new characters while keeping Radiator Springs regulars in supporting roles. It marked a shift in tone for the series, drawing mixed critical response even as it performed well commercially, and remains a fixture of Pixar's collectible merchandising ecosystem tied to Cars-branded diecasts and reels.
This cell centers on Ramone, the low-riding customizer whose airbrushed shell and easy charm made him a favorite among Radiator Springs residents. Collectors seek him out for his distinct design work and his place as one of the town's steady, familiar faces, the kind of character who grounds the franchise's ensemble even as the story ventures abroad. A single-character cell like this functions as a quiet character study, isolating Ramone from the surrounding cast and letting his presence stand alone on the strip of film.
Authentication Findings8 checks
Consistent with a 35mm theatrical release print of Cars 2 (2011).
Gauge
35mm, confirmed by four perforations per frame on both edges; the strip holds three frames.
Perforations
Four per frame on both edges, evenly spaced; punched edges appear clean with no visible tearing or distortion.
Soundtrack
A variable-area optical track is visible running along one edge beside the picture area; Dolby Digital data blocks appear present in the inter-perforation gaps on the same edge, consistent with a dual-format optical release print.
Edge print
Not fully legible in this capture; partial text is visible along the lower edge but cannot be reliably quoted.
Base & colour
Base appears with a slight cyan-blue tint consistent with modern safety stock; dye image reads as neutral with no visible red shift or fading.
Projection history
No splices, cue marks or prominent scratches are visible in this capture.
Picture
Positive colour image; frames run consecutively as a single continuous shot and the imagery is consistent with Cars 2 (2011).
Era check
The combination of Dolby Digital inter-perforation data blocks alongside a variable-area optical track is consistent with a theatrical release print from the 2000s–2010s era, matching a 2011 release.
Read from the original intake capture shown below. Observations only — film is authenticated, not graded.
This original motion picture film element has been examined and authenticated by Crown Grading in partnership with National Film Vault, and encapsulated for archival preservation.
Why so little survivesRelease prints were leased to theaters, not sold. When the run ended they went back to the distributor to be destroyed, and most were. What collectors hold today came from the prints that escaped that order, and no new 35mm prints of these films are being struck.
CROWN SERIAL 000063505
Original Film CaptureAs received
Photographed on the light panel at intake, before encapsulation — tap to open full size
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