Monopoly - 1963 Volkswagen Beetle - Free Parking in Yellow
Made of diecast metal
Features Include:
• Opening doors, hood, and trunk
• Accurate interior and chassis
• Steerable front wheels
• Detailed engine
In the traditional Monopoly rulebook, the Free Parking space is a place to hang out for a turn where nothing happens. But to make the game last longer, people played by their own rules. A favorite alternative rule is to have all fines and fees due the bank be diverted to a pot in the center of the board and a player landing directly on the Free Parking space gets the pot.
In the 1950s and 1960s, a stylish little car with an air-cooled, rear-mounted engine and a turtle back, bug-eyed profile came to America and broke all our common rules of car design. Referred to as a Beetle by The New York Times, the name caught on and its simple design and uncomplicated engine system mainstreamed its popularity among the American public. It inspired a writer and mechanic to self-publish the definitive guide for Volkswagen owners featuring hand drawn illustration and lettering in easy and fun-to-read language for novice and veteran mechanics alike. Even today, the vintage Volkswagen Beetle remains a cultural icon with an enduring legacy.
Auto World replicates this 1963 Volkswagen Beetle in Yukon Yellow, featuring the 1200cc air-cooled four-cyliner engine in the rear and a spare tire under the front bonnet. Its distinctive overall shape is covered with iconic Monopoly graphics with the Free Parking corner space emblazoned on
Adult collectible designed for use by persons 14 years of age and older.