I picked up my Model S this past Saturday at the Tesla store in Westchester, NY. I live in a small town in coastal Connecticut where expensive/exotic cars are quite uncommon. In fact, I was almost certain that I had the only one in town, and probably would for quite some time. So, on Sunday my wife and I went out for brunch with friends who were interested in seeing the car. Partway through the meal, my wife says "Hey, there's a guy at the bar wearing a Tesla cap!" I turned around and there he was. So, as we were getting ready to leave I approached him and asked what the significance of the cap was. He replied "Tesla is the name of a new car, have you heard of it?" I responded that I had picked mine up the day before, and he pointed to the gentleman next to him and said "He got his last week!" I inquired about the color (black/black; mine is grey/tan), we talked some more and we left.
OK, so much for the exclusivity I was so excited about. We walk out to my car and find there is a red Model S parked right behind me! At first I think it belongs to the fellow in the restaurant and realize, no, his is black. At that, the owner of the red car approaches and I compliment him on his car and ask when he got it. He says August. I commented that was certainly one of the earliest cars delivered. He said "Well, my son is the designer!" Turns out this was Frank von Holzhausen, father of Franz. Talk about coincidences! We talked for a bit and and sent my compliments to his son.
A very interesting day. Three Model S's within ten minutes in this modest little town. Maybe a portent of things to come? (wish I had taken photos)
