I'm confused how so many get bent out of shape trying to defend VW in the case of stripping the cars.
It's a case of morals. Technically what he did is no different than driving a jeep with the doors off which is not a ticketable offense in most states.
As long as it has all required lighting, mirrors, windshield and wipers it's a car.
VW is just dragging this out. Going by the Court Doc's, IMO, they've got no leg to stand on in this.
I'm not condoning this, but I'm not mad or angry at him either.
If anything it's funny to see him try and even funnier to see the angry posts about him here and on other media outlets.