Herbie the Love Bug is an
anthropomorphic 1963
Volkswagen Beetle, a character that is featured in several
Disney motion pictures starting with the 1968 feature film
The Love Bug. He has
a mind of his own and is capable of driving himself, and is also a serious contender in
auto racing competitions. Throughout most of the franchise, Herbie is distinguished by red, white and blue
racing stripes from front to back bumper, a racing-style number "53" on the front luggage compartment lid, doors, and engine lid, and a yellow-on-black '63
California license plate with the lettering "OFP 857".