Herbie
| Herbie | |
|---|---|
An original Herbie used by Disney for the filming of Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo | |
| First appearance | The Love Bug |
| Make/Model | Volkswagen Beetle |
| In-universe information | |
| Gender | Male |
| Occupation | Racing car |
| Nationality | German–American |
Herbie, the Love Bug is a sentient 1963 Volkswagen Beetle racing car which has been featured in several Walt Disney motion pictures starting with The Love Bug in 1968. He has a mind of his own, being capable of driving himself and often becoming a serious contender in auto racing. Throughout most of the films he is distinguished by red, white, and blue racing stripes from the front to the back bumper, a pearl white body, a racing-style number "53" on the front luggage compartment lid, doors, engine lid, and a yellow-on-black 1963 California license plate with the registration "OFP 857".