4/30/20 Matchbox Collectibles Volkswagen Concept 1 Beetle D.A.R.E.

Yes I am aware I was hooked on the New Beetle hype as yet again in this time capsule I have another VW Concept 1 casting, but good news that this is the last one of the capsule and this is the unique D.A.R.E. police car for Bellevue police department.  As mentioned before the D.A.R.E program was designed to teach kids to avoid alcohol and drugs with flashy posters and events with first responders, and most of the D.A.R.E. police cars used are not only unique from a standard Crown Vic or a Caprice but are also seized from a drug dealer before being converted into a showcase police car.  This Concept 1, on the other hand, was likely done by the Bellevue police department based on the New Beetle hype as I see no drug dealer wanting to tool around in this car!  The white with black front and rear fender design is a nice touch with D.A.R.E on the hood, sides after the rear doors, and on the rear window with Bellevue police and Officer Bob on the doors.  The front has detailed headlights and signal lights out-of-place on the Concept 1 body, while the rear has detailed taillights and the 911 license plate.  Despite being in the Premiere edition package there are neither additional details to the interior, nor any rubber tires (just typical 5-spokes) though there is a nice red and blue light bar on the roof.  Today Greenlight has taken the honors of making police VW Beetles, but this time on the classic air-cooled version and based on real-life police department decos.

Specifications:

· Engine: 2.0L DOHC I-4 114 hp.

· Transmission: 5-speed manual est.

· 0-60 mph: 8.0 sec. est.

· Real vehicle price: #20,000 est. 1999

Rating:  4.9 out of 5 stars