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Midlothian movie buff transforms old Volkswagen Beetle into Herbie replica

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Vincent
Published date22 June 2022
Publication titleEdinburghLive (Scotland)
Ross Nicholson, 27, who works for the Royal Mail, says that he is a movie enthusiast and has always had a dream of creating a replica of a famous movie motor

He admits that his fiancée, Charlie, was sceptical of his original plan to buy an old school Beetle from London and have it transported to their home in Midlothian.

But all was well after soon to be wife, who is also Disney daft, saw the end product of what Ross had achieved.

Ross not only has an interest in famous cars that feature in Hollywood blockbusters but he also spends his spare time creating replicas of movie props - from the Terminator to Ghostbuster Proton Packs and even Marty McFly hoverboards.

On creating his very own Herbie, he said: "I have wanted to do a movie car replica for years.

"Earlier this year I took the plunge and was able to purchase a cracking Beetle from London!

"I got it transported up and began making it look like Herbie but the car needed a lot of interior work, all new carpets and a lot of other features.

"It had been sold with custom fitting Porsche seats which we have reupholstered and we have also made sure the back bench matches.

"Then we gave the wheels and tyres a movie accurate revamp, before the iconic livery was added!

"For as long as I can remember I wanted to recreate a movie car, and with Herbie being a childhood favourite, and relatively affordable, I went down that route!

"Collection wise I've not really got a lot of Herbie stuff - but I make replica film props in my spare time and have a relatively big collection of movie prop replicas!

"I've just always been into movies from a young age- so for me Herbie isn't just a car, he's partially a prop too -...

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