1963 Volkswagen Beetle (Herbie)
This iconic little Volkswagen was beloved by millions of people. So much so that Disney even reinvigorated the franchise with Lindsey Lohan in the 2000s. ‘Herbie’ was unique in that it added a racing dynamic to the otherwise mundane Volkswagen Beetle. Even though the real-life Beetle couldn’t do the things that Herbie did, it was still an interesting franchise. Generally when new enthusiasts purchase a classic Beetle one of the first things that they want to do is dress it up like Herbie (via Auto Evolution).
Herbie was an iconic car that managed to appeal to an entire generation of kids. The fun-loving Volkswagen was the perfect blend of fun and storytelling joy. In real life, any Herbie Volkswagen is equally exciting. It wasn’t named the “People” car for no reason as the Volkswagen Beetle was something special. Very few cars have managed to be a cultural phenomenon like Herbie was.