Bruno von Stickle

Bruno von Stickle is a character who appears in the film Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo, performed by actor Eric Braeden.

Background
He is a dark-haired, moustached German driver with experience in the "European Racing Circuit". His car is a powerful Porsche 917 clone painted in the colors of the German national flag, and bearing the number 17. Von Stickle is deemed to be a formidable contender prior to and during the race.

Trivia

 * In fact, as referred in the movie, the kit car is a Lazer 917 GT coupé with numerous components including the engine and chassis from the Beetle.