Meet HERBIE! The Las Vegas Love Bug. Walk Around & Ride Along!

In Episode 116 of CARS, SHOPS & COLLECTIONS we meet up with Sean and Nicole to see their Herbie The Love Bug tribute car! A 1971 Volkswagen Bug!
Sean & Nicole share the full backstory on their HERBIE. Nicole had always spoke about getting a Herbie and the stars aligned for her to get her own ‘53’ on her 53rd birthday.
After they purchased their VW Sean and Nicole did a full overhaul of the vehicle and officially debuted their Love Bug at Wynn Concourse!
Herbie is an iconic car and movie star…. Not only do we learn more about this VW but we learn about the history of Herbie and a few rare facts about the filming of the classic Disney movie.
A HUGE thank you to Sean & Nicole for taking the time to show us their treasure. Gene (Our shows Photographer and Editor) is a massive Herbie fan and it was a blast having him drop his Herbie knowledge into the Episode. We end with a rather TIGHT but epic ride along.
Herbie first came on the scene in 1969 with ‘The Love Bug.’ Followed by ‘Herbie Rides Again’ in 1974, ‘Herbie Goes To Monte Carlo’ in 1977 and ‘Herbie Goes Bananas’ in 1980.
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[@SquirminHermanthe1eyedGerman]

Love me some Herbie plus I am a huge Volkswagen fan & I was born not far from the Wolfsburg factory in '67 ✌💖☮

[@CarsShopsAndCollections]

That’s awesome!!!! Cool connection!

[@seancollett6]

This is great! We had a great time doing it!

[@genesugano]

Glad you enjoyed it! I left out your synopsis of your film because I didn't want someone to steal your story.

[@CarsShopsAndCollections]

So much fun!!!

[@MaxOZAU8]

G'day JC, Herbie was the first self driving car that I know of.

[@CarsShopsAndCollections]

Yes!! Ahead of its time!!!

[@KevinMullett0509]

I always wanted Herbie! Not so much a bug, but Herbie. I love that they even have the outfits! 😂 Only JC would be able to fit in the back of a bug😂

[@CarsShopsAndCollections]

lol! It was a tight fit!!!

[@TheCarDad]

Childhood icon right there!!!

[@Jeremiah-TwistedTrucker]

I love bugs lol

[@CarsShopsAndCollections]

This was so much fun to film!

[@Jeremiah-TwistedTrucker]

@@CarsShopsAndCollections I bet it was

[@rudimerm7686]

Its crazy that even in the late 80s, they were still everywhere. Now, you barely see one.

[@CarsShopsAndCollections]

Good point! Have not seen one in a long time!

[@FilmCutProductions]

It’s such a cute car lol

[@CarsShopsAndCollections]

Really is!!! Fun to film!