The character
of Herbie was played by many Volkswagen Beetles, not just one. This archive
is a comprehensive list of all known existing vehicles used in the Herbie
the Love Bug franchise of films, from the original 1969 The Love Bug straight
through to 2005's Herbie Fully Loaded. Also included are
promotional vehicles and other cars of interest. Vehicles are listed
according to when they were built, starting with the oldest cars created
for The Love Bug. Cars that were used in more than one film
are listed where they have appeared first. View our Herbie Over the Years page to learn about the changes made to Herbie's appearance in the classic series of films. For screencaps and
information on the cars used in 1969's The Love Bug, visit our Love
Bug Ultimate Photo Resource.
Current
Owner:
Terry's Beetle Service
Current
Location:
London, UK
Films
Appearing In:
1969's The Love Bug
Comments:
1963 Herbie #2 from the film. Engineered by EMPI in 1967.
Powered by Porsche 356 engine, featured prominently in the film.
Easily identified by rounded roll bar gusset on driver's side.
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photograph for more information
Current
Owner:
Heiles, Albert
Current
Location:
Gibsonia, PA
Films
Appearing In:
1969's The Love Bug; Herbie Rides Again
Comments:
1959 model Herbie #6 from TLB. Likely to have been a blind
driver. Appeared in deleted "surgeon" scene from HRA
during Alonzo Hawk's nightmare sequence, documented in Viewmaster Reel.
Current
Owner:
Swigart's Antique Auto Museum
Current
Location:
Huntington, PA
Films
Appearing In:
1969's The Love Bug
Comments:
1960 model Herbie #9 from the film.
Current
Owner:
Milnor, Darby
Current
Location:
Lake in the Hills
Films
Appearing In:
1969's The Love Bug; Herbie Rides Again
Comments:
1963 model Herbie #10 from HRA. Blind driver in both films.
Engineered by EMPI in 1967. Appears as pink Beetle in Volkwagen army
scene in HRA.
Current
Owner:
Swigart's Antique Auto Museum
Current
Location:
Huntington, PA
Films
Appearing In:
1969's The Love Bug; Herbie Rides Again
Comments:
1957 model. Appeared as yellow junkyard car during HRA's Volkswagen
army sequence.
Current
Owner:
Private
Current
Location:
Canada
Films
Appearing In:
1969's The Love Bug
Comments:
Presumably one of two Apollo GT's used in the film. Undergoing restoration.
Current
Owner:
Carr, Greg and PJ
Current
Location:
Brandon, FL
Films
Appearing In:
none
Comments:
1963 model built by Disney for opening of Disney World in 1971.
Became a promotional give-away for "World's Greatest Mom"
contest.
Current
Owner:
Nelson's Garage Car and Motorcycle Museum
Current
Location:
Deadwood, SD
Films
Appearing In:
Herbie Rides Again
Comments:
1957 model. Body is mounted backwards on chassis to enable rear
wheels to turn.
Current
Owner:
Auto Museum Wolfsburg
Current
Location:
Wolfsburg, Germany
Films
Appearing In:
Herbie Rides Again
Comments:
1966 model. Stock driving car.
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photograph for more information
Current
Owner:
Tory Alonzo
Current
Location:
Orlando, FL
Films
Appearing In:
Herbie Rides Again
Comments:
1965 model. Nicknamed "Barnyard Herbie" as it remained
undiscovered until 2008 when its Disney pink slip was found under the rear
seat.
Current
Owner:
Grimmit, Dave and Ranee
Current
Location:
Santa Maria, CA
Films
Appearing In:
none
Comments:
Miniature Herbie used in Disney on Ice.
Current
Owner:
Swigart's Antique Auto Museum
Current
Location:
Huntington, PA
Films
Appearing In:
none
Comments: Disney On
Ice car. Fully animated with moving eyes,
mouth, hood, and doors.
Current
Owner:
Chitwood, Hugh
Current
Location:
Burbank, CA
Films
Appearing In:
none
Comments:
Disney on Parade car. Fully animated with moving eyes,
mouth, hood, and doors. Formerly owned by Dean Jones.
Current
Owner:
Walt Disney
Current
Location:
Orlando, FL
Films
Appearing In:
none
Comments:
Ex-Disney Parade car. Currently on Display at Disney's All Star
Movie Resort.
Current
Owner:
Bolek, Bob
Current
Location:
Cleveland, OH
Films
Appearing In:
Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo
Comments:
Herbie #2 from the film. Race equipped with 1835cc engine, external
oil cooler, and multiple shocks per wheel.
Current
Owner:
Kempton, Gary
Current
Location:
FL
Films
Appearing In:
Herbie Rides Again; Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo
Comments:
Herbie #7 from HGTMC. Blind driver. Commonly referred to as
"the funky decklid car." Imprinted tires in cement outside
of Mann's Chinese Theater.
Current
Owner:
Kaufmann, Doug
Current
Location:
Rockwall, TX
Films
Appearing In:
Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo; Herbie Goes Bananas
Comments:
Likely to be the oil-squirting car from HGTMC. Previously raced in
SCCA events.
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photograph for more information
Current
Owner:
Kaufmann, Doug
Current
Location:
Rockwall, TX
Films
Appearing In:
Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo
Comments:
One of three 1976 Lancia Scorpion's used in the film. Only known
survivor.
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photograph for more information
Current
Owner:
Miller, Dan
Current
Location:
Youngstown, OH
Films
Appearing In:
Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo; Herbie Goes Bananas
Comments:
1962 model Herbie #12 from HGB. Lined with fiberglass to contain
water for pond scene in HGTMC. Wheelie car during bullfight sequence
in HGB. Hydraulic operated hood.
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photograph for more information
Current
Owner:
Dan Sanderson
Current
Location:
California
Films
Appearing In:
1980's Herbie Goes Bananas
Comments:
Herbie that was thrown overboard. Undergoing restoration.
Current
Owner:
Mid America Motorworks
Current
Location:
Effingham, IL
Films
Appearing In:
Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo, Herbie Goes Bananas
Comments:
Herbie #20 from HGB. Blind driver. Front end is equipped with
fifth wheel.
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photograph for more information
Current
Owner:
Star Cars Museum
Current
Location:
Gatlinburg, TN
Films
Appearing In: presumably Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo
Comments:
1963 model.
Current
Owner:
Star Cars Museum
Current
Location:
Gatlinburg, TN
Films
Appearing In:
Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo
Comments:
Laser 917 kit car built by Speed Unlimited for film.
Current
Owner:
Samsung Transportation Museum
Current
Location:
South Korea
Films
Appearing In:
Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo; Herbie Goes Bananas
Comments:
Likely Herbie #1 from both films. Featured prominently in HGB's climax with airplane. Hydraulic operated
hood. Race equipped.
Current
Owner: Cars of the Star Museum
Current
Location:
Keswick, UK
Films
Appearing In:
Herbie Goes Bananas
Comments:
Herbie #4 from the film.
Blind driver.
Current
Owner:
Planet Hollywood
Current
Location:
Orlando, FL
Films
Appearing In:
Herbie Goes Bananas
Comments:
1961 model Herbie #6 from the film. Cable controlled headlights.
Current
Owner:
Micakovski, Alex
Current
Location:
Sydney, Australia
Films
Appearing In:
Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo, Herbie Goes Bananas
Comments:
1959 model Herbie #14 from HGB. All four wheels turn, allowing
car to rotate 360 degrees. Hydraulic operated hood with
reinforcement. Wooden-fabricated sunroof. "Lazy
Susan" Herbie.
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photograph for more information
Current
Owner:
Morel, Jackie
Current
Location:
France
Films
Appearing In:
Herbie Goes Bananas
Comments:
Herbie #15 from the film. Hydraulic operated hood.
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here for video of vehicle in action.
Current
Owner:
Alonzo, Tory
Current
Location:
Orlando, FL
Films
Appearing In:
Herbie Goes Bananas
Comments:
1963 model Herbie #16 from the film. Car was lined with fiberglass
and contained some fiberglass body parts enabling it to float. Used
during "drowning" scene. Hydraulic operated hood.
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photograph for more information
Current
Owner:
Mid America Motorworks
Current
Location:
Effingham, IL
Films
Appearing In:
Herbie Goes Bananas
Comments:
Herbie #18 from the film. Vehicle that is drug out of water after "drowning"
sequence. Currently known as "the Shaker Herbie."
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photograph for more information
Current
Owner: Kaufmann, Doug
Current
Location: Rockwall, TX
Films
Appearing In: 1997's The Love Bug
Comments:
1963 model Herbie #3 from the film.
Current
Owner: EuroDisney Resort
Current
Location: Paris, France
Films
Appearing In: 1997's The Love Bug
Comments:
EuroDisney owns two cars from this film. One is drivable while the
other splits in half from front to rear.
Current
Owner: Peterson Museum
Current
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Films
Appearing In: 1997's The Love Bug
Comments:
1963 model Herbie #1 from the film.
Current
Owner: Kaufmann, Doug
Current
Location: Rockwall, TX
Films
Appearing In: 1997's The Love Bug
Comments:
Horace the Hate Bug #1 from the film.
Current
Owner: Uiga, Brian
Current
Location: Bodfish, CA
Films
Appearing In: 1997's The Love Bug
Comments:
Horace the Hate Bug #2 from the film.
Current
Owner:
Walt Disney
Current
Location:
Orlando, FL
Films
Appearing In:
Herbie Fully Loaded
Comments:
Street Look Herbie #4 from the film. Sporadically on display at Walt Disney
World's Hollywood Studios.
Current
Owner:
Volo Museum
Current
Location:
Chicago, IL
Films
Appearing In:
Herbie Fully Loaded
Comments:
Herbie #6 from the film. Body mounted backwards for rear steering
effect.
Current
Owner:
Walt Disney
Current
Location:
Orlando, Herbie #7 FL
Films
Appearing In:
Herbie Fully Loaded
Comments:
Demolition Derby Herbie #7, now on display in Walt Disney World's Backlot
Tour.
Current
Owner:
Volo Museum
Current
Location:
Chicago, IL
Films
Appearing In:
Herbie Fully Loaded
Comments:
Herbie #9 from the film. Toured country in Herbie and Friends
Cruise.
Current
Owner:
Kaufmann, Doug
Current
Location:
Rockwall, TX
Films
Appearing In:
Herbie Fully Loaded
Comments:
Herbie #10 from the film.
Current
Owner:
Kaufmann, Doug
Current
Location:
Rockwall, TX
Films
Appearing In:
Herbie Fully Loaded
Comments:
Herbie #15 from the film. Car fell from junkyard crane in movie.
Current
Owner: Mid America Motorworks
Current
Location: Effingham, IL
Films
Appearing In: Herbie Fully Loaded
Comments:
Herbie #16 from the film. Likely to have been featured in the final
desert race sequence.
Current
Owner: Grimmit, Dave and Ranee
Current
Location: Santa Maria, CA
Films
Appearing In: Herbie Fully Loaded
Comments:
Herbie #18 from the film. Camera car.
Current
Owner: Grimmit, Dave and Ranee
Current
Location: Santa Maria, CA
Films
Appearing In: Herbie Fully Loaded
Comments:
Herbie #19 from the film.
Current
Owner:
Sofia, Dr. Mark
Current
Location:
Lawrence, MA
Films
Appearing In:
Herbie Fully Loaded
Comments:
Herbie #20 from the film.
Current
Owner: Grimmit, Dave and Ranee
Current
Location: Santa Maria, CA
Films
Appearing In: Herbie Fully Loaded
Comments:
Herbie #21 from the film. Wheelie car.
Current
Owner:
Persch, Dale
Current
Location:
Festus, MO
Films
Appearing In:
Herbie Fully Loaded
Comments:
Herbie #23 from the film. Ole car rigged to drive on two wheels.
Current
Owner:
unknown
Current
Location:
unknown
Films
Appearing In:
Herbie Fully Loaded
Comments:
Herbie #24 from the film.
Current
Owner: Grimmit, Dave and Ranee
Current
Location: Santa Maria, CA
Films
Appearing In: Herbie Fully Loaded
Comments:
Herbie #26 from the film. Personality car.
Current
Owner:
Volo Museum
Current
Location:
Chicago, IL
Films
Appearing In:
Herbie Fully Loaded
Comments:
Herbie #28 from the film.
Current
Owner: Peterson Museum
Current
Location:
Los Angeles, CA
Films
Appearing In:
Herbie Fully Loaded
Comments:
NASCAR Herbie #27 aka Horsepower Herbie #3 from the film.
Current
Owner:
Craven, Dann and Sund, Kyle
Current
Location:
Northern CA
Films
Appearing In:
Herbie Fully Loaded
Comments:
Herbie #29 from film. Camera car.
Current
Owner: Kaufmann, Doug
Current
Location: Rockwall, TX
Films
Appearing In: Herbie Fully Loaded
Comments:
Herbie #30 from the film.
Current
Owner:
Wray, John
Current
Location:
Denver, CO
Films
Appearing In:
Herbie Fully Loaded
Comments:
Herbie #32 from the film. Ole car rigged to drive on two wheels.
Current
Owner: Gaines, Brian
Current
Location: Chicago, IL
Films
Appearing In: Herbie Fully Loaded
Comments:
Herbie #34 from the film. Personality car.
Current
Owner:
Imperial Palace
Current
Location:
Las Vegas, NV
Films
Appearing In:
Herbie Fully Loaded
Comments:
NASCAR Herbie from the film.
Current
Owner:
Grimmit, Dave and Ranee
Current
Location:
Santa Maria, CA
Films
Appearing In:
none
Comments:
1963
model replica contracted by Disney for conversion into a computer
generated image (CGI) by Digital Domain. Image appeared in television
commercials that promoted the 50th anniversary of Disney Land.
Current
Owner:
Walt Disney
Current
Location:
Orlando, FL
Films
Appearing In:
none
Comments:
1974 model Herbie used in Hollywood Studio's Lights, Motors, Action stunt
show.
Current
Owner:
Walt Disney
Current
Location:
Orlando, FL
Films
Appearing In:
none
Comments:
Split apart Herbie used in Hollywood Studio's Lights, Motors, Action stunt
show. Each half is equipped to drive independently.
If
you are aware of a screen-used or Disney-built vehicle that is not listed
in this archive, please contact us at LoveBugFans@yahoo.com.
