A plastic garden chair with cushions is not the best replacement for the driver’s seat
- A man was caught driving an unfinished BMW 3-Series with no hood and no seats.
- Police officers found him sitting on a plastic garden chair with cushions for comfort.
- Officers issued a defect notice and traffic-related charges are expected via summons.
Project cars are a labor of love, but until they’re properly roadworthy, they’re best kept off public streets. One 64-year-old man in Australia may have skipped that memo, as he was recently stopped for driving a classic BMW missing more than just a few essentials.
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The vehicle in question, a burgundy E36-generation BMW 3-Series sedan, was spotted by Narre Warren police in Cranbourne North, a suburb southeast of Melbourne. Officers noticed the car around 3:15 p.m. on a Monday, primarily because it was missing its hood, prompting them to pull it over.
A Closer Look Reveals More Missing Pieces
Upon closer inspection, the police discovered that the car had no seats installed. Instead, the driver was sitting on a plastic garden chair using the seatbelt just for show. Photos show that he added a couple of cushions for comfort, but the setup was far from stable, as the chair legs were resting loosely on the carpet with no restraints.
Driving a car with critical components missing is illegal in Australia. While the absence of the hood alone could result in a fine, the lack of a secure seat presented a serious safety risk. Even a low-speed crash or sudden maneuver could lead to a fatal accident. Strangely enough, aside from the missing parts, the rest of the car appeared to be in decent shape for its age.
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According to the police report, the driver knew that his car was not roadworthy, and claimed he was on his way to pick up parts. Unfortunately, that’s not a valid excuse, especially when something as basic as car seats could have been delivered and installed beforehand.
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Officers issued a defect notice on the spot, making it illegal to drive the car any further. The man will now face traffic-related charges through a court summons.
Let’s hope that next time he finds a safer and more legal way to complete his project car. Speaking of which, the E36 3-Series remained in production between 1990 and 2000 but retains a cult following due to its styling and balanced handling.
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