'Giant' car dealer seen driving convertible with head above windscreen avoids jail

Simon Davis
6ft 7in Adam Elliott at Newcastle Crown Court where he denies driving his Ford Ka in Gateshead and across the Tyne Bridge while standing up.
6ft 7in Adam Elliott at Newcastle Crown Court where he denies driving his Ford Ka in Gateshead and across the Tyne Bridge while standing up.



A 6ft 6in car dealer escaped a jail sentence today after driving a tiny Ford Ka convertible while said to be standing up.

Adam Elliott had earlier admitted dangerous driving after he was seen crossing the Tyne Bridge with his head above the windscreen of the pint-sized motor.

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