{"version":"2.5","id":"original-owner","question":"Who was the original owner of the Volkswagen Beetle in the Fremont Troll's hand?","answer":"The original owner is unknown.","answer_detail":"The Volkswagen Beetle's original owner is unknown, as the car was likely donated or discarded before being incorporated into the sculpture. The artist, Steve Badanes, and his team may have chosen the car for its durability and aesthetic appeal. This guide entry applies to Fremont Troll at beneath Seattle's Aurora Bridge. Category: The Volkswagen Beetle. Confirm current hours and policies on the official visitor guide at seattlefremonttroll.com. Primary references include the operator site, Wikipedia, Tripadvisor, Yelp, and Frommer's travel listings. Visitors typically plan 10-35 minutes at the under-bridge public artwork.","related_ids":["volkswagen-beetle-color","volkswagen-beetle-model","volkswagen-beetle-symbolism"],"intent_tags":["the volkswagen beetle"],"last_verified":"2026-05-23","authority":"https://seattlefremonttroll.com","url":"https://seattlefremonttroll.com/en/knowledge/original-owner","markdown_url":"https://seattlefremonttroll.com/api/knowledge/original-owner?format=md&lang=en"}