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Mini-Herbie
VWMA Editor - March 4th, 2014 at 02:55 PM

Hi All,

Anyone know the name and contact details for the owner of the mini-Herbie who made an appearance at the VW Sydney Showdown drags on Feb 22nd? I spoke to him briefly but in the hectic pace of running the show didn't get a chance to follow-up at the end of the day. PM or email if you know the mystery man….

Cheers
Craig

BrisDubba - March 4th, 2014 at 07:31 PM

That looks pretty cool - would be keen to see some more pics or more details - the kids would love to have a mini Herb

donn - March 4th, 2014 at 10:02 PM

Reckon that would be 63RagBeetle, I sent him a PM about it months ago but got no reply more than that I can't help

DubbyFan - March 5th, 2014 at 06:45 AM

Again no help but I like how she is pillar-less!

Phil74Camper - March 5th, 2014 at 09:33 AM

That's Alex Micakovski, Sydney-based Club Veedub member who also owns the genuine Disney Herbie. There was an article on his mini-Herbie in the March 2013 issue of Zeitschrift:

http://www.clubvw.org.au/march-2013 

It's a genuine Disney-built miniature that was used in Herbie Rides Again (the Alonzo Hawk dream sequence). Alex has posted footage of the mini-Herbie's first startup on YouTube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVnzhJmMZJ4 

VWMA Editor - March 6th, 2014 at 02:06 PM

Thank you.

Phil74Camper - March 6th, 2014 at 02:09 PM

I don't have Alex's direct contact details, but if you email club secretary Bob Hickman (secretary@clubvw.org.au) he can look them up on the database and pass them on.

DieHard1963Fan - March 7th, 2014 at 10:10 AM

I know Alex and have sent him a message about this thread, hopefully he should get back to you soon.

62RagBeetle - March 7th, 2014 at 11:33 AM

Thanks Chris,

Hi Craig, thats me.

I've just PM'd you my number.

Cheers,
Alex.