Today's Roadster Orphan

[drewski]

Yes, this soft-top is the same as the Elise. But when I looked, the prices were slightly more than Tesla's price.

i found this place that uses your old side rails, but it's in the UK!
Lotus Elise S2 hood | Allon White Sports Cars

 

[slcasner]

i found this place that uses your old side rails, but it's in the UK!
Lotus Elise S2 hood | Allon White Sports Cars

Interesting! I know there are short- and long-tail hardtops, but I had not heard of a long-tail softtop before. I wonder what that looks like and how it would work.

 

[drewski]

Interesting! I know there are short- and long-tail hardtops, but I had not heard of a long-tail softtop before. I wonder what that looks like and how it would work.

me neither, but

guessing something like this from their S1 page

 

[Roadster]

2008 Tesla Roadster
VIN: #299 (US)
Mileage: 15,012
Price: $64,000 USD
Jet Black 1.5 for sale in Los Gatos, CA. Silver forged rims, painted CF top, vegan(?) int, car cover. Previously listed as an orphan here.

 

[drewski]

2008 Tesla Roadster
VIN: #299 (US)
Mileage: 15,012
Price: $64,000 USD
Jet Black 1.5 for sale in Los Gatos, CA. Silver forged rims, painted CF top, vegan(?) int, car cover. Previously listed as an orphan here.

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"Vegan Interior" = non-Leather seats & dashboard, etc. Says "suede" so maybe Alcantara?

 

[DeedWest]

"Vegan Interior" = non-Leather seats & dashboard, etc. Says "suede" so maybe Alcantara?

299 has the Premium Microfiber interior, which covers the seats and door card inserts. The rest of the panels will be the standard plastic.

 

[Roadster]

2010 Roadster Sport
VIN: #858 (US)
Mileage: 41,079
Price: $24,950 USD
Salvage Title 2.0 Sport with rear passenger side damage for sale by Sur Motor Cars in Gardena, CA. Silver forged rims, soft top, CF int pkg, Executive Black/Gray Rally Two int, aftermarket stereo. Previously listed as an orphan here and mentioned here and here.

 

[Roadster]

2010 Roadster Base
VIN: #956 (US)
Mileage: 25,000
Price: $65,900 USD
Glacier Blue 2.0 Base for sale at Barrett-Jackson Showroom in Scottsdale, AZ. White powder-coated Base rims, custom A&E LED DRLs(?), white "TESLA" body stripes, Tesla "T" logo front fender decals, painted CF top + bag, soft top, Executive Beige / Beige int, custom A&E(?) 2x DIN infotainment kit.

 

[DeedWest]

2010 Roadster Base
VIN: #956 (US)
Mileage: 25,000
Price: $65,900 USD
Glacier Blue 2.0 Base for sale at Barrett-Jackson Showroom in Scottsdale, AZ. White powder-coated Base rims, custom A&E LED DRLs(?), white "TESLA" body stripes, Tesla "T" logo front fender decals, painted CF top + bag, soft top, Executive Beige / Beige int, custom A&E(?) 2x DIN infotainment kit.

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Woah. That looks like one of the few factory 2DIN retrofits back when they were offered. Definitely factory spec.

 

[drewski]

Woah. That looks like one of the few factory 2DIN retrofits back when they were offered. Definitely factory spec.

Indeed. That's not the A&E retrofit that's been posted.

 

[DeedWest]

Now that I'm thinking about it, it's highly likely that 956 was produced with that upgrade. Many of the last 2.0 cars built featured some of the 2.5 upgrades (sound deadending, 2.5 seats, etc.) - especially with the first 2.5 VIN being 964. If you look closely, you can also see the enhanced side bolstering on 956's seats. She has 2.5 seats too!

 

[drewski]

Now that I'm thinking about it, it's highly likely that 956 was produced with that upgrade. Many of the last 2.0 cars built featured some of the 2.5 upgrades (sound deadending, 2.5 seats, etc.) - especially with the first 2.5 VIN being 964. If you look closely, you can also see the enhanced side bolstering on 956's seats. She has 2.5 seats too!

I squinted, but recognizing 2.5 bolsters vs 2.0 from that sliver of photo is above my pay grade

 

[arijaycomet]

BUYER BEWARE:
As a previous owner of VIN # 613 ... I was alerted that this car popped up on eBay. Who told me this? The CURRENT owner! He said this is not his listing. FRAUD LISTING can be found HERE.

Note that the ”fake” seller has the location as my city/state — but that the car is NOT currently for sale is does NOT currently reside in Ohio, either. So again— do NOT bid on the above listing as it is FAKE!

 

[Brentt]

BUYER BEWARE:
As a previous owner of VIN # 613 ... I was alerted that this car popped up on eBay. Who told me this? The CURRENT owner! He said this is not his listing. FRAUD LISTING can be found HERE.

Note that the ”fake” seller has the location as my city/state — but that the car is NOT currently for sale is does NOT currently reside in Ohio, either. So again— do NOT bid on the above listing as it is FAKE!

FRAUD WARNING!!!
Please forward and post on all social media.

I am the current owner of this car and it is NOT for sale! If you are a current bidder, or know someone who is, please report to EBay and the proper authorities!

 

[dhrivnak]

Here is a 1.5/3.0 that is definitely not A fake

For details
Roadster 1.5/3.0 for sale

 

[Logticom]

Here is a 1.5/3.0 that is definitely not A fake

Very nice picture!

 

[Brentt]

BUYER BEWARE:
As a previous owner of VIN # 613 ... I was alerted that this car popped up on eBay. Who told me this? The CURRENT owner! He said this is not his listing. FRAUD LISTING can be found HERE.

Note that the ”fake” seller has the location as my city/state — but that the car is NOT currently for sale is does NOT currently reside in Ohio, either. So again— do NOT bid on the above listing as it is FAKE!

Thanks for everyone’s fast response. The listing has now been removed. Here is a screenshot of the fake listing.

 

[Brentt]

Update: The scammer is contacting bidders directly through their personal email addresses. If you bid on this car, report immediately to EBay.

LOL, It’s nice to know the transmission shifts perfectly !

 

[Gremlin]

Oh my favorite color in Roadsters Arctic Blue. Gorgeous Really want a 2.5 model but not buying Jack Schmidt until I see Tesla announce the ESS replacements again. Getting closer to paying mine off :- P.

https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/tesla/roadster/2343114.html#&gid=1&pid=2

 

[Roadster]

2008 Tesla Roadster
VIN: #253 (US)
Mileage: 69,300
Price: $39,000 USD
Glacier Blue 1.5 for sale in Los Gatos, CA. Silver forged rims, painted CF top + bag, soft top, light gray int, HPC, Roadster Foundry Mobile Charger + 4 pigtails, OE Tesla J1772 adapter. Previously posted for sale back in June on TMC here by owner @inetpix.