BaT Auction Success Story: aarossig’s Tesla Roadster Fulfills a Longtime EV Dream
BaT member aarossig has been living his best EV life with this 2008 Tesla Roadster R80 3.0 that he won from its original owner, Mimibird, in an August 2025 BaT auction:
My patience for this car runs deep. I first fell for the Tesla Roadster when it was announced back in 2006. At the time, I was a high school kid working at a campground, getting around in a 48V electric golf cart. I remember thinking to myself, “Wouldn’t it be great if I didn’t have to put gas in my car?” Then the Roadster launched. The specs, range, performance, and styling completely sold me on the idea. Unfortunately, my $11.50/hour salary did not!
