The Love Bug Monte Carlo", "Herbie Goes Bananas", and "". Some parts of the racing sequences from the film were later reused for Herbie's dream sequence in "Herbie Rides Again", responding to Grandma Steinmetz's telling Willoughby Whitfield that Herbie used to be a famous racecar. A five-episode TV series, "Herbie, the Love Bug", aired on CBS in the United States in spring 1982. In 1997, there was a made-for-television sequel which included a Dean Jones cameo, tying it to the previous films. The latest entry "Herbie: Fully Loaded", was released on June 22, 2005, by Walt Disney Pictures. At Disney's All-Star Movies Resort
Volkswagen New Beetle trimmed in carbon fiber, billet aluminium, and bright orange leather. The front seats were Recaro racing buckets. Notable disadvantages found were loud cabin noise and brief rear tire life. At the 2005 North American International Auto Show, the Volkswagen New Beetle Ragster concept car was introduced. It was supposed to be a preview of the future design of the New Beetle. The base of the Ragster (the name denoting a cross between a "ragtop" and a speedster) was a New Beetle Convertible modified with a new roof, giving it a much lower roofline, and a unique paint job with silver