DWI Hot Rod La-Z-Boy Chair Hits eBay
In case you have not been brought up to speed on the story is of the DWI Hot Rod La-Z-Boy, I’ll do my best to oblige. Last summer (2008), Dennis LeRoy Anderson, age 62, fashioned what would become one of the most famous Lay-Z-Boys in the history of, well, La-Z-Boys. He took your standard run of the mill recliner, threw an 8-horsepower lawnmower engine in the back, a stereo, headlights (in case you want to drive it at night), a cup holder (for your beer?), NOS bottle (not functional), custom blue flames, and the patented sticker on the rear which reads, “Hell Yeah It’s Fast.”
So far so good.
Mr. Anderson liked to bring his La-Z-Boy to the bars in his hometown, drink beer, and watch Vikings football. When the game was over, he mount up on his ride and head home. On this particular occasion (August 31st, 2008), Anderson had about nine or ten beers, lost control of what I’d imagine to be a bit of a difficult “vehicle” to handle, anyway, and ran into a parked car. The police were called out, and despite of the unusual nature of the situation, Anderson was arrested with a DWI (Driving While Intoxicated) charge.
This past October 22, 2009, Anderson was finally brought to justice, pleading guilty to the charge, and his beloved La-Z-Boy was forfeited to the Minnesota police department. Well, the police chief had the choice of keeping the vehicle and using for trips around the office and in parades, or offer it up for sale. Well, they have decided to go the sale route, and the auction can be found here on eBay. The auction will run through this weekend, ending oTuesday Morning (November 3rd).
At the time of writing, the bidding was already up to $37, 300.00.
The City of Proctor, Minnesota Police Department, has listed a bit more information about the vehicle under its description:
Known as the world famous DWI Motorized La-Z-Boy style Chair, year built unknown. This is a unique vehicle located in Proctor Minnesota. The vehicle has been obtained from a DWI forfeiture and has not been restored. Engine: Briggs and Stratton Model # 19070 Type: 5641 with electric start. Transmission type unknown and is sloppy. The vehicle has front lights, rear tag light, radio, cup holder, rear roll bars and other custom options, missing the seat cushion. Curb weight of vehicle is unknown, length is 52” and width is 45”. This is a great parade vehicle or a terrific business draw. Be the only one in town with a unique vehicle like this. This is not a street legal vehicle.
SHIPPING INFORMATION
This vehicle is local pick-up only. This vehicle can be pick-up at the City of Proctor, Minnesota Police Department by you or a transport company that you arrange Monday Thru Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. We will not ship nor arrange shipping.
The Motorized Chair is the DWI Forfeit Vehicle that has been reported by the news media worldwide and is being sold as- is and ownership will be transferred on a bill of sale.
Happy Bidding (as they say)!
[Photo via Crime Scene KC]
