Where Did The License Plate Come From?
Maybe one of the most unique facts about Herbie was the license plate and where it originated from. The letters “OFP 857” were seen throughout the movie on a black standard California license plate. But, was there a meaning for that, or was it just a random plate? It turns out that the plate did have some meaning to it. The lettering stood for “Our First Production 8-57”, which was a nod to ‘The Love Bug’. The fact that this little easter egg was evident throughout the movie franchise is quite interesting (via Auto Evolution).
There was no shortage of unique features when it came to the original Herbie. The car had a lot of love from the entire production crew, and the quality is evident when you watch the movies. The Beetle created a cultural phenomenon when it hit the market and that appeal can be seen in the movie when it hit the theaters.