Herbie

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Herbie is a sentient, anthropomorphic, 1963 Volkswagen Beetle, the starring character of Disney's Herbie the Love Bug franchise. He first appeared on screen in 1968 feature film The Love Bug, which was based on a story called Car-Boy-Girl written by Gordon Buford. Herbie has a mind of his own and is capable of driving himself, and is also a serious contender in auto racing competitions. Throughout most of the franchise, Herbie is distinguished by red, white and blue racing stripes from front to back bumper, a racing-style number 53 roundel on the front hood, doors, and rear deck lid, and a yellow-on-black 1963 California license plate with the registration OFP 857. Herbie has appeared in the following film and video productions:

  • The Love Bug (1968)
  • Herbie Rides Again (1974)
  • Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo (1977)
  • Herbie Goes Bananas (1980)
  • Herbie, The Love Bug (5-episode TV series, 1982)
  • The Love Bug (Made-for-TV reboot, 1997)
  • Herbie: Fully Loaded (2005)

Subject ID: 1220

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Herbie is a sentient, anthropomorphic, 1963 Volkswagen Beetle, the starring character of Disney's Herbie the Love Bug franchise. He first appeared on screen in 1968 feature film The Love Bug, which was based on a story called Car-Boy-Girl written by Gordon Buford. Herbie has a mind of his own and is capable of driving himself, and is also a serious contender in auto racing competitions. Throughout most of the franchise, Herbie is distinguished by red, white and blue racing stripes from front to back bumper, a racing-style number 53 roundel on the front hood, doors, and rear deck lid, and a yellow-on-black 1963 California license plate with the registration OFP 857. Herbie has appeared in the following film and video productions:

  • The Love Bug (1968)
  • Herbie Rides Again (1974)
  • Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo (1977)
  • Herbie Goes Bananas (1980)
  • Herbie, The Love Bug (5-episode TV series, 1982)
  • The Love Bug (Made-for-TV reboot, 1997)
  • Herbie: Fully Loaded (2005)

Subject ID: 1220

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Subject ID: 1220