Melissa (The Love Bug)

Melissa is beautiful young lady who appears in Herbie Goes Bananas. She is Pete's love interest and was portrayed by actress Elyssa Davalos.

Background
She is Louise Trends' niece and was one of the passengers aboard the Sun Princess cruise. She and her aunt were having dinner when they first met Pete and D.J. It is revealing in her introduction that she wants to be a doctor and is not a fan of racing cars.

Unlike her Aunt who's looking for a man (specifically Captain Blythe) she has no interest in finding romance until she meets Pete.

At the costume ball she's dressed as a safari explore and dances with Pete who is dressed in his racing overalls. It is at this point where they show a spark between each other and the two share there first kiss after Pete takes her back to her room.

She helps Pete and D.J. on their search for Herbie and Pacho who are being chased by three men. She also knows her knowledge of ancient architecture when she identifies the ruins as Inca.

She is last seen with Pete and has now started a relationship with him.