Police in Essex, UK pulled over quite the rusty hooptie they say was speeding and was in no condition to even be on the road. We’re not quite sure what the car is since we only get a side view, but it’s definitely form the late 70s or 80s with the door handles and other design elements, likely a Honda, Subaru, or something else pretty forgettable. Some on social media are claiming it’s an Austin Allegro, so sure.
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In a Facebook post, the Colchester District says officers were at a supermarket when they saw the noisy vehicle drive past “at inappropriate speeds” as it went through the parking lot. Officers actually chased it down on foot, stopping the suspect before that person could leave and get on the road.
Inspecting the vehicle, officers concluded it wasn’t safe to drive on public roads. Photos show it has quite a bit of rust on the rocker panels and the steering column shroud is long gone, which we guess means it’s unsafe at any speed or something.
What we don’t understand is how police on foot can chase down a car that’s going too fast, even for a parking lot? We also would’ve loved if the department had spelled out exactly why the vehicle was so unsafe, because it doesn’t look that bad from the photos shared.
We’re constantly amazed at some of the cars on roads that are just ripping around like they’re some sort of high-performance vehicle. While some legitimately are, we often see older, pretty ho-hum or even just straight-up hoopties racing around town or going flat-out on the highway as if the driver hasn’t a care in the world.
It’s such a strange phenomenon, especially considering how often we see people who own genuinely fast but quite expensive rides just taking it nice and easy while cruising on the highway. Perhaps they learned earlier the costs of really going for it or they have more to lose if things go sideways, namely that really great vehicle.
Images via Essex Police – Colchester District
