Question 1

What happened to the real Volkswagen Beetle during Herbie's 'walk the plank' scene?

Accepted Answer

A real Volkswagen Beetle was cast out into the sea for that sequence and was never recovered.

Question 2

How many Volkswagen Beetles were used to play Herbie in this film?

Accepted Answer

A total of 26 Volkswagen Beetles played the part of Herbie due to the enormous number of stunts.

Question 3

What is Herbie's alternative name for most of the movie?

Accepted Answer

For most of the movie, the car is called Ocho. Herbie's name is mentioned only once at the beginning.

Question 4

How did this film's box office performance affect the Herbie series?

Accepted Answer

The film's takings were more than a third less than the previous entry, leading Disney to retire the series for 25 years until 'Herbie Fully Loaded' (2005).

Question 5

What criminal activity does Herbie help break up in Mexico?

Accepted Answer

Herbie helps its owners break up a counterfeiting ring in Mexico.

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