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£85,686

1963 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE SUNROOF CUSTOM "HERBIE

United States • 18 Apr 2015

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1963 Volkswagen Beetle is a genuine "Herbie" movie car, specifically identified as "5916" and used in "Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo." It features a documented history including ownership by Walt Disney Productions and restoration to its movie appearance, making it a unique piece of cinematic and automotive history.

Condition

8

Based on the description, this 1963 Volkswagen Beetle is in restored condition, specifically to match its appearance in "Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo." The car has undergone significant restoration work, including interior restoration by a VW expert and mechanical servicing. While the listing does not detail specific flaws, the extensive restoration and care suggest it's in excellent condition for its age and purpose as a movie car.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

5424447

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

Reg Number:

OFP 857

RHD/LHD:

LHD

Authentic "Herbie" from the series of Walt Disney movies, last used in "Herbie Goes Bananas." Documented with a copy of the title from 1972, with "Walt Disney Productions" listed as the owner.

Other documentation includes photos before the restoration and known owner history.

It was purchased by Herbie historian Bob Hoag from the Wershaw Auction at Disney Studios August 9, 1980.

Restored to "Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo" appearance by Arthur Porter, who vintage-raced the car.

Arthur is a well-known vintage racer, who sold Herbie to Scott Velvet of the Hollywood Rock & Country Museum in 2000.

Scott sold the car to Burketts Hollywood Museum, and the car was auctioned off when the museum closed its doors.

Doug Kaufmann, a Herbie enthusiast and collector, purchased the car and commissioned Dan Miller, well-known VW restorer and Herbie expert, to restore the interior exactly as it was in "Herbie Goes To Monte Carlo." He also reinstalled bumpers that were removed for vintage racing event...