Herbie, The VW bug with a heart, adds some international flair to his lovable personality! Upon entering a Paris to Monte Carlo road race, Herbie falls hood over wheels in love when he encounters a sleek, sporty, light-blue Lancia. Also vying for Herbie's attention is a gang of jewel thieves - who've ingeniously hidden a gem in Herbie's gas tank! Thus begins a madcap chase across the French countryside that only the Love Bug could create!