Highlights
- Characterful recreation of the Disney car
- Former star of the London Motor Museum
- Complete car with scope to restore
- Desirable 1500cc 1966 model
- UK RHD car with only seven registered keepers
The Appeal
If you’ve ever wondered whether your classic has a mind of its own - and do you really own a classic if you haven’t? - then you’ll understand Disney’s thinking behind ‘Herbie’, the misbehaving Beetle with a heart of gold.
The enduring popularity and timeless style of the original anthropomorphic car explains why so many Beetles have been transformed into loving Herbie replicas. This one stands above the rest because it has also had a starring role as an exhibit at the now defunct London Motor Museum.
Based on a 1966 Beetle 1500, it is fitted with the classic decals and roundels and correct bumpers. It is complete, but it would benefit from some TLC and restoration work. Whether you push this classic Beetle further into Herbie replica territory or return it to standard, this car looks like an interesting and rewarding project.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered in the UK in November 1966
- Chassis records show it was built in September 1966
- Seven registered keepers from new
- Current keeper since October 2023
- MOT and tax exempt by age
- Last MOT in 2008 supports low displayed mileage
- The displayed mileage is not verified due to five digit odometer
- London Motor Museum exhibit
- Museum exhibit display wording included as shown
The Condition
- 1966 Beetle evolved into a Herbie replica some years ago
- Retains Herbie features such as the internal and external stripes
- Also has the classic ‘53’ roundels and correct chrome bumpers
- Paintwork in off-white with obvious signs of age to note
- Bodywork is in similar order with corrosion and damage to some panels
- The car is complete and generally presentable but with deterioration visible
- Lights in aged condition but complete, as is glasswork
- Sits on body colour steel wheels with matching spare and ‘VW’ chrome hub caps
- Front and rear bumpers in poor condition with tarnish and some damage
- Underside shows some aging and should be checked carefully in photos
- Black vinyl interior with matching carpets in aged condition with some tears
- Carpets fitted with rubber overmats as shown
- Original features retained such as dials and two-spoke plastic wheel
The Mechanics
- Correct 1,495cc air cooled 4cyl VW engine
- 4spd manual gearbox
- Due to limited recent use some recommissioning may be required
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