Galena, Kansas: Cars on the Route
See the truck that inspired the truck that made a fortune for Pixar/Disney. Stands outside an old gas station that's been converted into a Route 66 Cafe.
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On a corner of Old Route 66, "4 Women on the Route (66)," a formerly abandoned service stationm is open and waiting to serve you a meal. "Tow Tater," the original boom truck that "Cars" director John Lasseter and Pixar's John Ranfit saw while traveling historic Route 66 that inspired the "Tow-Mater" character in the movie, awaits the opportunity to be captured on film -- your camera film.
The restored building presents as much charm as the owners, who have a scrapbook ready and waiting to fill in the details you may be missing about how Mater came to be.
[Gina Godding, 07/24/2010]We visited with Melba and her brother and got the special treatment for sure. She knew her facts and treated us like we were best friends, not visitors to her diner. We learned so much from visiting with them and enjoyed the food so much.
[Stephanie McGuire, 08/17/2009]
The inspiration of Tow Mater has been updated with eyes.
[Tade, 10/30/2008]
We have the old boom truck used for the inspiration of Tow Mater in the movie Cars. We four women are restoring a corner of Old Route 66. They have bought the whole four corners going into Galena and one of the buildings (an old gas station) that was the home of Tow Mater.
We plan to try to bring our little town back to life. And the kids love Tow Mater.
[Melba Rigg, 02/03/2007][Previous 5 items] Page of 2
Cars on the Route
- Address:
- 119 N. Main, Galena, KS
- Directions:
- North end of town, southeast corner of S. Main and E. Front Sts.
- Hours:
- Shop M-S 10 am - 6 pm; Grill M-Sa 11 am - 5 pm. (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 620-783-1366
- Admission:
- Free.
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