Pete Stancheck

Pete Stancheck is race driver and Jim Douglas' nephew who appeared in Herbie Goes Bananas. Played by late actor Stephen W. Burns.

Background
Pete and his partner D.J. arrive in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico to pick up Herbie for the Grand Primeo of Brazil. At first he shows less confidence in the little car but reluctantly takes possession and becomes his new owner. His opinion soon changes when Herbie shows off his incredible speed while trying to help Pacho escape from three men who are after him.

Boarding a cruise ship he meets a young woman named Melissa and they fall for one another.

After losing Herbie, Pete and D.J. find a job in Panama but soon go after Pacho again when he steals his wallet. With Melissa's help they commandeer a bus and go after Herbie and Pacho, they pick up Aunt Louise and Captain Blythe along the way.

At the end he gets Herbie back and starts a relationship with Melissa.