Related Links
Relevant offers
It was surely motoring madness in the extreme as a police officer in the US pulled over this ridiculously unsafe car.
The rusted out Ford Pinto stationwagon had its gas tank sitting on the front seat with a hose running out the passenger window and under the hood to the engine, the floors were rusted out and a tyre was wedged behind the driver's seat to hold it in place.
A Minnesota State Trooper stopped the car recently on US Highway 52 in Koochiching County.
A State Patrol spokesperson posted photographs of what the Trooper found on the agency's Facebook page.
"Much of the vehicle was rusted out," a police spokesperson told television station KAALTV's website.
Photos also show a clear view through what remains of the floor to the road below.
In a classic understatement, a police spokesperson said: "The car was impounded and the driver was cited for a number of violations."
- © Fairfax NZ News
Sponsored links
Comments
Real Gran Turismo 5 supercar to wow Kiwis
Driver's tweet reveals hit on cyclist
Close driving calls become laughing matter
Don't off-road this Mercedes-Benz SUV
Ford NZ stalls on EcoSport uptake
Dixon ready to chase second Indy 500 win
World record Ford Mustang price
Top four V8 Supercars drivers get penalised
Maccas worker spots her stolen car in drive-thru
Aston Martin's 290kmh birthday celebration present
Formula One simulator for your home
Bugatti Veyron latest Dubai police car
NRL star distances himself from assault claims
Watling ruled out, Vettori likely for second test
Runaway millionaire's appeal fails
'Fake' hammed-up wedding photo real
Your views on Kiwi booze culture
Garcia sorry for Tiger 'fried chicken' quip
Fan bombarded actress with 18,000 tweets
Draw hands Phoenix a tough start to season
'I did too much drug damage' - Pitt
The wrong way to use your head
Gadget raises privacy considerations
Who do you think are the most aggressive drivers on the road?
