Tesla Model S VIN 1

[Lloyd]

Black one for Menlo Park, Red one for So. California!

 

[DrDave]

So I guess this confirms that we will see ACTUAL customers get their cars on 6/22 if founders are getting theirs now. YES.

How many founders are there? I don't believe that delivery of a vehicle to #1 and #2 confirms "actual" customers will be given vehicles on 6/22. If there are more than 20 founders, would count on them getting cars at the event.

 

[AnOutsider]

How many founders are there? I don't believe that delivery of a vehicle to #1 and #2 confirms "actual" customers will be given vehicles on 6/22. If there are more than 20 founders, would count on them getting cars at the event.

There are more than 30 AFAIK

 

[TEG]

Black one for Menlo Park, Red one for So. California!

For those that missed the reference, that would match his Roadsters.
(Although black 'P1' started out up north, moved down south for a long time, then came back up to HQ. I wonder if it still gets used much? I bet he would rather drive an updated sport model...)

 

[vfx]

There are more than 30 AFAIK

34 founder +-1

 

[vfx]

The FLicker page story shows Steve selling two S's

 

[Norbert]

 

[AnOutsider]

also, great find norbert!

 

[Lyon]

That sent shivers down my spine and put a smile on my face that just won't go away. I love how the car surges when he first puts his foot on the accelerator.

 

[AnOutsider]

Can anyone read what the badge says on the lower right?

 

[ChadS]

Can anyone read what the badge says on the lower right?

"P85" for Performance 85kWh?

I like the Tesla badge, but I'd just as soon not have the "Model S" and "P85" emblems.

 

[Man_Utd]

I was wondering the same thing.

 

[AnOutsider]

"P85" for Performance 85kWh?

I like the Tesla badge, but I'd just as soon not have the "Model S" and "P85" emblems.

Yeah I saw P something but it didn't make sense to me since I always think of P as production and not sig or founders when talking Model S.

I think I too will debadge mine. I never liked the way the Model S font looked.

 

[Norbert]

I'll be happy with the badge... specifically that one...

 

[adhawan]

I agree - the P85 logo might look a little silly. It might be worthwhile to start a poll on a factory debadging option such as in Europe. I'm sure there's a lot of us out there, maybe Tesla will take a hint.

 

[gg_got_a_tesla]

The photo op fom Jurvetson's photo stream:

Taking delivery of the first Model S | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

 

[ElSupreme]

Well I am hoping they are able to deliver over 5,000 cars this year. Considering that they seem to be ahead of schedule. Perhaps #7,701 could be delivered on my 30th birthday on Feb 28 2013!

 

[brianman]

Zooming it up a little... I think it's P85. My guess is that that P is for Performance.

 

[Norbert]

I love how the car surges when he first puts his foot on the accelerator.

The "Oh, it's real!" moment.

 

[Lyon]

The "Oh, it's real!" moment.

I know that it shouldn't surprise me, but the lack of engine noise just before it moved was startling. I'm really looking forward to that.