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[smorgasbord]

I just heard that the white Roadster in Santana Row sold a couple hours ago. That leaves 1463, the second to last VIN produced for North America, as the only choice if you want to buy a new Roadster now. Here's what she looks like:

 

[TEG]

...End of an era...

 

[dsm363]

Stay classy, Tesla

 

[Dragon]

What's with the green and gray Roadsters in the pics?

 

[AnOutsider]

That actually looks pretty good compared to some I've seen. End of an era, but I see only good things ahead. I'm eagerly awaiting the roadster 3

 

[Robert.Boston]

Buy this and upgrade your Signature reservation onto the SSL list! :smile:

 

[tennis_trs]

Is it Fusion Red or another red? It looks like Fusion Red to me.

That's pretty much what my car looks like when it's clean (which is only for about the first 1/2 a day after it's detailed), except for the semi-stripes and mine is a 2.0 Sport.

 

[Dragon]

Is it Fusion Red or another red? It looks like Fusion Red to me.

It's atomic red, a new color for this special edition.

 

[AnOutsider]

Buy this and upgrade your Signature reservation onto the SSL list! :smile:

I would... except I really find the current roadster's design unappealing. It's also too tiny for me.

 

[smorgasbord]

What's with the green and gray Roadsters in the pics?

Photos were taken Nov 23. They were either still for sale then, or had been sold and were kept indoors in the showroom awaiting delivery (they'd put signs on the cars saying "Customer Car - Do Not Touch").

Also, Tesla is keeping some Roadsters so they have vehicles to show in the their showrooms. Those tended to be ex-demos.

 

[Iz]

This is historic both for EVs and automotive in general. Anyone know how many Roadsters remain for the market outside North America?

 

[TEG]

I notice that 1463 has a plaque holder on the back wall between the seats.
I think those were generally only on Founders' and Signature Roadsters, so there may be some sort of "special edition" plaque intended to go with that car.

 

[VolkerP]

 

[NigelM]

I notice that 1463 has a plaque holder on the back wall between the seats.
I think those were generally only on Founders' and Signature Roadsters, so there may be some sort of "special edition" plaque intended to go with that car.

This plaque?

P.S. Did I really beat TEG getting to that picture first?!? I think I need to lay down.....

 

[AnOutsider]

As soon as I saw it say "Final Five", this image popped into mind:

 

[vfx]

Last car was at the LA store for delivery. Colors don't work in person any better.

 

[NigelM]

As soon as I saw it say "Final Five", this image popped into mind:

I have absolutely no idea what that is.....

 

[AnOutsider]

I have absolutely no idea what that is.....

Battlestar Galactica reference

 

[strider]

BSG reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battlestar_Galactica_(2004_TV_series)

 

[TEG]

Yeah, I got the BSG reference. Nice one!
Now I wonder if that was intentional on Tesla's part, or just coincidence.
Space-X has their own Cylon model, so I wouldn't put it past them.