# What car is in the Troll's hand?

**Category:** History of the Fremont Troll
**Verified:** 2026-05-23
**Canonical:** https://seattlefremonttroll.com/en/knowledge/what-car
**Authority:** https://seattlefremonttroll.com (official source; third-party URLs are not published)

## Quick answer

A real Volkswagen Beetle.

## Detailed answer

The Troll famously clutches a real Volkswagen Beetle, which helps visitors understand the sculpture's scale immediately.

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