Vehicle Description
One of a highly collectable initial group of just 500 first
generation Roadsters producedAttractively finished in Radiant Red
with Saddle upholsteryGenerously specified with almost $13,000
worth of factory-supplied optional extras including:Metallic paint
$1,000Painted Carbon Fiber Hardtop $3,200Electronics Group
$3,000Custom Floor mats $150Premium Interior $1,800Forged Tesla
Wheels $2,300240 Volt Mobile Connector $1,500Total Cost in 2008:
$106,900Just two owners, with only 928 miles from new at time of
catalogingAccompanied by its original carbon fiber hardtop and bag,
tool kit, and two keysComprehensive service history; the most
recent annual service being carried out in March 2022.Unveiled in
July 2006, Tesla's striking Roadster design represented not only
the nascent company's first foray into car production, but also the
start of a new chapter in the annals of personal transportation.
Based on a lengthened Lotus Elise chassis and featuring a 185 kW
three-phase, four-pole AC electric motor, it offered not only
sub-four second 0-60 mph performance and a top speed of 125 mph,
but also an impressive range of almost 250 miles. Significantly,
the Roadster was the first all-electric, serial production car to
gain US Highway approval and, in retrospect, is viewed as the
genesis of a company which in 2021 produced almost one million
cars. This particular example was purchased new in Santa Rosa,
California in 2009, generously specified with a detachable factory
painted carbon fibre hardtop, optional electronics package, premium
interior, forged wheels, and metallic paint, in addition to
standard features such as ABS, Traction Control, Cruise Control and
Air Conditioning; the included window sticker documents a sticker
price of $106,900.Used only sparingly, the Tesla was sold to the
Fleischman Collection in April 2010 by which time it had covered
just 266 miles. It has seen regular but limited use during its
dozen years in the collection, showing a mere 928 miles from new at
the time of cataloging, and is supported by a digital file of
service invoices documenting regular maintenance by Tesla Motors,
as well as a clean CARFAX report.As one of the initial batch of 500
first generation Roadsters produced between March 2008 and May 2009
- indeed, just the 292nd production Tesla ever made - this car
boasts a singular appeal, not to mention significant future
collector and investment potential. Supported by an enviable
service history, most recently brought up to date in March 2022 by
marque specialists Executive Motorwerkz of Lawndale, California, it
is accompanied by its original hardtop, tools, and charging
equipment.
