Today's Roadster Orphan

[Gary1M]

Also says adjustable suspension . . .

There was a time when Tesla offered several upgrades including sport suspension for installation at the SC.

I had the adjustable sport suspension as well as level 1 & level 2 sound reduction insulation installed on my 1.5 Roadster around August 2011.

 

[walla2]

There was a time when Tesla offered several upgrades including sport suspension for installation at the SC.

I had the adjustable sport suspension as well as level 1 & level 2 sound reduction insulation installed on my 1.5 Roadster around August 2011.

My 2010 1.5 has adjustable suspension but my non-sport can't hit 3.7 . . .

 

[da2ny]

Mecum Chicago Auction Lot S15.1 Chicago 2019 Oct 26
2010 Tesla Roadster 3.9
5,304 Miles
2010 Tesla Roadster | S15.1 | Chicago 2019 | Mecum Auctions

 

[Bill_Baron]

Mecum Chicago Auction Lot S15.1 Chicago 2019 Oct 26
2010 Tesla Roadster 3.9
5,304 Miles
2010 Tesla Roadster | S15.1 | Chicago 2019 | Mecum Auctions

That will be interesting. I bet it doesn't make the reserve. Mecum is ground zero for petrol heads and they usually don't bid on cars without huge loud engines.

 

[rudholm]

I don't see a reserve on the listing (maybe I just overlooked it). I'm always leery of auctioneers. Few seem to understand that you must leave these cars plugged in.

 

[X.l.r.8]

I was thinking it would be a terrible waste of a 3.0 was left to die.

 

[da2ny]

I've sold cars at Mecum before. Unless it states, "No Reserve", there is a reserve. My experience is that most owners/sellers escort their cars to the auction -- especially if there is a reserve. In my opinion, Mecum is one of the most reliable and straight shooting auction companies out there. It is not my car that is listed. I just follow their auctions. I think they've only had one other Roadster on auction and that was years ago.

 

[Roadster]

2010 Roadster Base
VIN: #562 (US)
Mileage: 47,422
Price: $53,500 USD
Radiant Red 2.0 Base for sale at Dralle Chevrolet Buick in Peotone, IL. Black forged rims, soft top, Executive Black/Red Rally One int, Infotainment pkg with backup camera, SMC. @steve873's former car as mentioned here. Note: HVAC knobs replaced and int lighting dimmer knob missing.

 

[Roadster]

2010 Roadster Base
VIN: #563 (US)
Mileage: 1,661
Price: $69,900 USD
1-owner Very Orange 2.0 Base for sale at Nuccio Auto Group in Addison, IL. Cast Base rims, soft top, Executive Black/Orange Rally Two int, Infotainment pkg, car cover(?), SMC, MC240. Previously listed as an orphan here mentioning PEM and ESS swaps. Note: HVAC knobs replaced. Also, #562 is listed above so nice to see these two sequential Roadsters in tandem.

 

[Roadster]

2011 Roadster Base
VIN: #1275 (US)
Mileage: 48,952
Price: $57,997 USD
Thunder Gray 2.5 Base for sale at Ultimo Motors in Northbrook, IL. Black forged rims, soft top, Premium Dk. Gray / Lt. Gray Rally One int, Infotainment pkg, SMC with bag. Previously listed here.

 

[Roadster]

2011 Roadster Base
VIN: #N/A
Mileage: 64,000
Price: $60,000 USD
Lightning Green 2.5 Base for sale in Potomac, MD. Base Cast rims, soft top, Base black int, infotainment pkg.

 

[DeedWest]

2011 Roadster Base
VIN: #N/A
Mileage: 64,000
Price: $60,000 USD
Lightning Green 2.5 Base for sale in Potomac, MD. Base Cast rims, soft top, Base black int, infotainment pkg.

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Looks like VIN 1302. Such an awesome color...this or Racing Green is next on my list someday.

 

[TEG]

Looks like VIN 1302. Such an awesome color...this or Racing Green is next on my list someday.

Yes, that is #1302. I thought you were done buying Roadsters as you got your "ultimate" now. What is this "next on my list" business?!

 

[Roadster]

VIN Twins FTW yet again! Thx for continuing to fill in the blanks for us on these orphans @DeedWest / @TEG. Interesting fun fact about that car from a different thread...

Roadster Production Countdown

1302 is a neon green non-Sport that is (at least as of last week) being used by the workers at the DC store. The Rangers used it when they returned my car after service.

 

[im4uttx]

Yes, that is #1302. I thought you were done buying Roadsters as you got your "ultimate" now. What is this "next on my list" business?!

I'm sure what @DeedWest meant is his "2nd or 3rd roadster in his garage" ... definitely not a replacement for the final 4.

 

[DeedWest]

Yes, that is #1302. I thought you were done buying Roadsters as you got your "ultimate" now. What is this "next on my list" business?!

LOL I don't think I'll ever be done...

 

[Roadster]

You can't stop until you collect VIN #2500

 

[epares]

That green is awesome.....


QUOTE="Roadster, post: 4136541, member: 55493"]2011 Roadster Base
VIN: #N/A
Mileage: 64,000
Price: $60,000 USD
Lightning Green 2.5 Base for sale in Potomac, MD. Base Cast rims, soft top, Base black int, infotainment pkg.

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[DeedWest]

You can't stop until you collect VIN #2500

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Dude...if only.
I’d really love to find a Racing Green 2.5 with Executive Saddle interior...though there were only 3 produced and they’re all Non-Sports.

 

[Roadster]

Funny you should say that because #1325 is in Plano, TX and for sale (no photos yet). Beige interior so not sure if they meant saddle (darker brown) but it's listed as Racing Green.

2011 Tesla Roadster 2.5 Plano TX 33069508 (CarFax here)