09. 13. 2006
Barbie meets Beetle
The results can be interesting when you get two incredibly successful icons of our times together. In this case, Ms.Barbara Millicent Roberts, a.k.a Barbie, and Beetle have been brought together by Volkswagen in the all-pink Beetle Barbie limited edition car. The car is done up completely in pink, with the Barbie logo placed at strategic locations. Purists will be pleased to note that even the lug nuts on the tires have not been spared. The trend continues inside the car, with the inserts in the leather seats, steering wheel, door panels and floor mats all splashed with the Barbie color.
Though Barbie and the Beetle have had some troubles in recent times, there are still a large number of women globally who are avid collectors of anything related to Barbie. Add to that the passionate community of Beetle lovers, and Volkswagen seems to have a potential bestseller in their hands. However, for the time being, only 13 of these cars will be manufactured and will be sold through exclusive VW outlets in Mexico for around $24,368.
Via Autoblog.
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i love my new beetle. and i liked Barbie a lot as a kid. But i'm grown, and i think the concept of this car is nauseating.
Ally | September 13, 2006 11:03 AM
September 13, 2006 11:03
I think this is hilarious. There are a lot of adult VW and Barbie fans who would love to drive one of these - myself included!
Kerry | September 14, 2006 7:37 AM
September 14, 2006 07:37
If by "nauseating" you mean "totally awesome," then I'd have to agree.
karen | September 14, 2006 6:30 PM
September 14, 2006 18:30
Believe it or not, we actually have a pink Barbie Hummer that drives around Austin, TX. It has WAY more Barbie trim on it than this VW does although it is the same lovely shade of pink. The woman who owns it works for Mattel and has two twin daughters. I see it driving around town all the time. I bet her husband hates it...
Michael | September 15, 2006 2:00 PM
September 15, 2006 14:00
oh my god this is dream come true! i wnat this care i am a barbie fan and I lv pink soooo much! how the hell can i get this car!!! i lv it soooo much some one tell me please i live in the uk and want it
frankee | January 17, 2007 2:02 PM
January 17, 2007 14:02
I am looking for this type of car and i really want one or intrested in getting one so please tell me how to get or purcahse one thanks>......
Deandra | April 10, 2007 1:04 PM
April 10, 2007 13:04