VW Beetle: Is Herbie really fully loaded?

Inside Line is asking the question if Herbie, a well-known VW Beetle, is really fully loaded.

But where in the pantheon of great car flicks does something like
Herbie: Fully Loaded fit? Should we immediately dismiss the too-cute VW as Disney Kid's stuff or is there a place for the lovable Love Bug in the who's who of hot movie cars?

Check some of the original Herbie movies and you'll quickly learn that the diminutive Beetle has been racking up kills on unsuspecting Vettes, Ferraris, Maseratis and the occasional Apollo 5000GT (a.k.a. the Thorndyke Special) since the heyday of TransAm racing. Sure, it's mostly movie magic, but just the thought of a '60s-era VW bug passing an AC Cobra is entertaining on so many levels.

But words can't really communicate the nature of such a car, so we've compiled a series of photos of the real Herbie in action. We've included original artist sketches and exclusive behind-the-scenes photos as well as promotional stills from the actual film. If you don't think a little VW with a silly name can be taken seriously as a performance car, you'll want to check out these pics.

And if you still can't get enough Herbie, we've also provided a short behind-the-scenes video courtesy of Disney Pictures. This video includes commentary from some of the actors and the director of the film. They've also included a look at how NASCAR played a major role in the movie.

They also have some great pictures and a short "behind-the-scenes"-movie. Check it out!

Source: Inside Line

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