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-cylinder 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 each door. We’ve even included a resin figure of Mr. Monopoly holding a Free Parking sign. You’ve hit the Jackpot!
- 1:18 scale die-cast replica
- Yukon Yellow and Monopoly graphics
- Monopoly Free Parking resin figure included
- Detailed engine
- Steerable front wheels
- Accurate interior and chassis
- Opening doors, hood and trunk
- Dimensions:Â 12 x 30 x 12 cm