Webhis high school '51 chevy that he customized into the empress show car won countless honors including top custom at nhra's 1961 nationals show in indianapolis. Webcarl was born and raised in flint, michigan. Webwhile the character of carl casper or a food truck named el jefe does not exist in real life, the film takes inspiration from favreau’s experiences. While retired, (if there is such a thing for a guy like carl), he still believes that the automobile can be a vehicle that can inspire the next.
