Story of the Tesla Roadster

[otolith]

I thought this was interesting - I knew the Elise link, and how much of it they ended up changing, but the prehistory of Tesla and the gestation of the roadster was interesting.

I think the alternate project that AC Propulsion pursued unsuccessfully - the converted Scion XB minivan - is the future that Tesla saved us from, which is something to be grateful for. However much of a dick Musk appears to be repeatedly doubling down on being, I think that belief that the only way EVs would get off the ground was to make some exciting ones was correct.

[stef1808]

Very tempted to buy one as would expect mega appreciation one day

[gangzoom]

stef1808 said:

Very tempted to buy one as would expect mega appreciation one day

They have already gone up in price. You could get one for £50k a few years ago….PH view seems to be the i3 is a better ‘classic’ EV .

[dapprman]

I remember seeing one at Denham Airfield in 2011 (either the 25th of March or 1st of July - as I was there watching a friend take part in an open mike night). At first glance it looked like a S2 Elise, so was easy to miss, but the dimensions felt slightly wrong (not in a bad way) at which point I realised what it was and took a closer look. I remember seeing one of the building was being used by a motor racing team so I did wonder if it belonged to someone connected with that.

[stef1808]

gangzoom said:

They have already gone up in price. You could get one for £50k a few years ago….PH view seems to be the i3 is a better ‘classic’ EV .

I agree, but already got an i3