Herbie is a 1963 Volkswagen Beetle with a mind of its own, who becomes a champion race car after being discovered by Jim Douglas, a race car driver who has gone from speedway champion to demolition derby joke. After discovering the abused Herbie in a European car dealership in San Francisco, the Beatle finds its own way home to Jim's house, where he agrees to buy it. Adventure ensues, as Herbie helps get Jim back on the right track.

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Herbie the car, arrives in Leicester Square on Thursday July 28, 2005, for the British premiere of the film, 'Herbie:Fully Loaded' in London.