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Random Roadster Sightings

Discussion in 'Roadster 2008-2012' started by doug, Jun 24, 2008.

  1. TEG

    TEG Teslafanatic

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    They skipped some VINs between 2008 & 2010 model year (1.5 to 2.0 switchover), so, yeah, the sequence isn't exact.
    Then they started to build Roadsters for Europe/Asia/etc with a different VIN sequence in parallel to the North American production.
    So "the Nth Roadster made" can be squishy to PIN down.
    Roadsters have a sticker with the month/year it was manufactured, so that is one place to check in the grand scheme of things.

    The "what came first, VP26 or NA Sig#5 ?" question highlights how this can be tough to know without actually seeing both cars in person.
     
  2. Tex EV

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    Yesterday - North Houston Service Center. 744 bumped into 348. It had been here since last year waiting for a battery pack. Looks like it's going home at last.
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    Tonight - Having drinks with 241 after checking out the new Gigafactory site in Austin.
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  3. TEG

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    Are you sure that was #348 ?
    Hey what's the deal with #744 seats ?! Are those slip covers on top of the gray microfibre?

    Also, did you buy #744 from someone in the Seattle area?
     
  4. Tex EV

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    Oops, can't edit post. That was 358, good catch.

    I did buy 744! It arrived in Houston just 2 days ago. I've had 113 apart for some work and had its seats reupholstered for 744. Still have the original microfiber. IMG_9595.jpg IMG_9659.jpg
     
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  5. jason.tv

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    stunning!! are you going to make aubergine purple cf parts for yourself? :rolleyes:
     
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  6. TEG

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    #744 is unique/special with that custom color order. Please keep us updated if you do any permanent mods to it.
     
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  7. Tex EV

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    Oh yes, very much aware of how special this one is. :) Aside from the seats, not doing anything else to change it. It's perfect!
     
  8. Tex EV

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    Nooo this one is staying original! Some of the original CF is in rough shape, but have replacements from Carl ready to go on.
     
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    And I still want your purple Roadster *hi from Facebook*
     
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    8AF38E27-5FB9-4AE2-BE8F-7FC43CC192DF.jpeg 818F98C6-96B9-4BFB-A0A5-F61DC60815B1.jpeg Not so random..

    but what a sighting!

    Netherlands meeting 2020
     

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  11. CAR3NUT

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    Oh, what a beautiful site........:D
     
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  12. KJA2001

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    Only thing missing is an Electric Blue one
     
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  13. gregd

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    You should cross-post that second image to the "What makes my Roadster look tiny" thread... The gentleman standing by the Orange car makes the entire lot look like model toys.
     
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  14. GJVR

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    You are so right!
    There was one but unfortunately the driver and his son had to leave the trip early.

    We plan to do another one in the spring. Potentially with twice the number of cars. Germany and Belgium might also join.

    Hoping for a yellow one and the other color red to join as well.

    What other colors are missing?
     
  15. ggr

    ggr Expert in Dunning-Kruger Effect!

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    No, also missing British Racing Green.
     
  16. TEG

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    ( Brilliant Yellow & Radiant Red )

    ( British Racing Green )

    Twilight Blue?

    Insane Green?

    Sterling Silver?

    ( Unlikely to find a Signature Green in Europe... )
     
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  17. TEG

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    Full list:
    Jet Black
    Obsidian Black
    Arctic White
    Sterling Silver
    Thunder Gray
    Brilliant Yellow
    Glacier Blue
    Electric Blue
    Twilight Blue
    Fusion Red
    Radiant Red
    Racing Green
    Very Orange

    Later model special colors:
    Lightning Green
    Insane Green
    Galactic Gray
    Burnt Orange?

    2008 special color:
    Signature Green

    Plus an assortment of "one-off" custom colors like on the "final" series.

    Roadster paint colors
     
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  18. Tex EV

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    If I'm researching correctly, "Insane Green" was officially called "Poire Vert" (Pear Green) and was a Signature 250 color. Signature 100 #100 also received it and is the only North American Roadster with it. The color was a development version of Lotus's Krypton Green that was never used on any Lotuses. The Krypton Green seen on Elises is more yellow and looks lighter, due to a white pearl intercoat. I recently sprayed a test panel with it while researching new color options for #113.

    "Burnt Orange" may have been "Tarocco Rosso" (Blood Orange), also a Sig 250 color.

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  19. TEG

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    Yes, I had pondered similar. I am not sure if any Roadsters were actually made in "Aegean" or "Tarocco".
    I think I have seen a couple European Roadsters in a darker browner orange, but not totally confirmed.
    (Sometimes pictures can be misleading.)
     
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    #1560 TEG, Sep 13, 2020
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    "Insane Green" ( Poire? )
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