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Another car I consider to be famous, particularly in fiction, is Herbie. Though it’s not as intimidating as the Batmobile, loaded as the Ecto 1 or technologically advanced as K.I.T.T., Herbie sure holds his place in the hearts of film and auto aficionados.
Herbie is a Volkswagen Type 1–more commonly known as “Beetle” or “Bug.” “He” is portrayed by a 1967 L87 pearl white Deluxe Sunroof Beetle. Herbie often sports the #53 racing number, and he has been a racing Beetle in most of the films he appeared in.
Herbie first appeared in Disney’s 1969 The Love Bug, in Herbie Rides Again (’74), Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo (’77), Herbie Goes Bananas (’80), and the most recent, Herbie Fully Loaded (2005).
In most of the Herbie movies, Herbie was a racing Beetle. Beetles are commonly used for drag and even circuit racing, particularly because of the easily-modifiable and -replaceable engine. However, what set Herbie apart was that he had a mind of his own. He wasn’t like other television cars who talked, though. Herbie simply acted and moved on his own accord, but did not necessarily “talk” with people. He could drive unlike any racecar driver can, and Herbie often executed unbelievable antics like driving on ceilings, walls, and even jumping over (or on top of) other cars.
Unlike other cars with “intelligence,” one thing sets Herbie apart: he can fall in love. It’s evident in most (if not all) of Herbie’s movies that some other cars also had minds of their own, but did not overtly show this like Herbie did. And in many cases, Herbie falls in love with other cars, such as a Lancia Monte Carlo and even a New Beetle.
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2 Responses
manilaghia
24|Aug|2007nice! There’s a Herbie in Manila too
Dirk
14|Aug|2008Herbie is a wonderful car and the movies are great for fans of all ages!
http://www.lovebugcentral.com is the best fan site on all things Herbie.
This site is dedicated to the “Herbie” The Love Bug movies and all of his fans around the world. We have put together this site to honor Herbie via information, photos, interviews and contributions by Fans.
http://www.lovebugcentral.com
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