Officially named the volkswagen type 1 but more commonly known as the volkswagen beetle or vw bug built between 1938 and 2003 the beetle is one of the most influential cars of the 20th century its also a film star appearing in disneys the love bug as herbie this is original art inspired by volkswagen it is unofficial and in no way associated with volkswagen vw and volkswagen and related marks are registered trademarks of volkswagen motor groupour ceramic mugs are all white barring