Herbie Goes Bananas -

: While in Mexico, Pete and D.J. encounter Paco , a young pickpocket who has stolen a map from three dangerous criminals seeking lost Incan gold. Paco hides in Herbie's trunk to escape them.

: In a climactic scene, Herbie is used to transport and launch bananas to thwart the villains and save the Incan gold. Why Herbie Goes Bananas Is One of the Worst Films Ever Made Herbie Goes Bananas

: After Herbie causes havoc on the ship—including wrecking the Captain's costume party—the overenthusiastic Captain Blythe sentences the car to be thrown overboard. : While in Mexico, Pete and D

The story of the 1980 film follows the iconic, sentient Volkswagen Beetle on a chaotic journey through South America. After his previous owner Jim Douglas retires, Herbie is inherited by Jim's nephew, Pete Stancheck , who travels to Puerto Vallarta with his friend D.J. to retrieve the car for the "Brazil Grand Primeo" auto race. Key Plot Events : In a climactic scene, Herbie is used

: To reach the race, the group boards the Sun Princess cruise ship. Paco, still hiding, befriends Herbie and nicknames him " Ocho " (since , referring to Herbie’s racing number, 53).