2008 Tesla Roadster Signature 100 — VIN 72, Thunder Gray, Early Tesla Collectible
This
2008 Tesla Roadster Signature 100 is located in
San Mateo, California, USA and is finished in
Thunder Gray. As
VIN 000072, this Roadster is one of the first 100 Teslas ever built and represents an important early chapter in Tesla history.
The Signature 100 cars were the first iteration of the original Tesla Roadster production run, making this car especially meaningful for collectors. VIN 72 shows a production date of
November 4, 2008, placing it among the earliest customer Roadsters from Tesla’s first production vehicle program.
The seller purchased this Roadster in 2014 while working at Tesla and has driven fewer than
10,000 miles during the last 10 years of ownership. When not being driven, the car was stored in a garage, under its car cover, and kept plugged in.
Vehicle Highlights
- 2008 Tesla Roadster Signature 100
- Located in San Mateo, California, USA
- VIN: 5YJRE11B081000072
- Signature 100 — VIN 72
- One of the first 100 Teslas ever built
- Production date listed as November 4, 2008
- Exterior Color: Thunder Gray
- Mileage: 33,000 miles / 53,108 km
- CAC: 135
- Range at 85%: 165 miles / 266 km
- 0–60 MPH: 3.9 seconds
- Carbon fiber upgrades installed
- Visium glass top included
- OEM Carbon Fiber silver hardtop with protective case included
- Black soft top included
- CAN SR NACS adapter included
- CAN JR J1772 adapter included
- Recent $5,000+ annual service completed
- TPMS replacement and tire replacement completed in August 2024
- Full 10-year service records included
Signature 100 Collector Significance
This Roadster is one of the original
Signature 100 cars, placing it among the earliest and most historically significant Tesla vehicles ever produced. These cars represent the beginning of Tesla’s production story and remain highly desirable among collectors who understand the importance of the original Roadster.
As
VIN 72, this car is not simply an early Roadster — it is one of the first 100 Teslas built. The seller also includes rare early Tesla memorabilia, including a laser-etched glass paperweight issued to Signature 100 owners from the 2006 Roadster unveiling.
Battery, Range & Ownership Care
The seller notes that the original battery pack reflects the car’s careful storage and charging habits, with a reported
CAC of 136. Vehicle details list a
CAC of 135 and
165 miles / 266 km of range at 85%.
During the seller’s 10 years of ownership, the Roadster was stored in a garage, under its car cover, and kept plugged in when not in use. The car also comes with full service records from the seller’s ownership, including a recent $5,000+ annual service, TPMS replacement, and tire replacement completed in August 2024.
Included Carbon Fiber & Exterior Components
- Medlock & Sons Carbon Fiber front splitter installed
- Carbon Fiber air intakes installed
- Carbon Fiber door sills installed
- Original black plastic front splitter included — 2 pieces
- Original black plastic rear diffuser included
- Original black plastic door sills included
- Original black plastic air intakes included
- All listed original black plastic parts are Tesla OEM parts
Included Tops, Chargers & Accessories
- Black soft top
- Visium glass top
- OEM Carbon Fiber silver hardtop with OEM protective case
- Original 110V charger
- Original 240V charger
- New-in-box Tesla Signature Black 80 amp Gen 2 HPWC, discontinued
- CAN SR NACS adapter
- CAN JR J1772 adapter
- Tesla OEM indoor car cover with carrying bag
- Original owner’s manual and brochures from 2010 / 2011
- Uninstalled “R56” badging
- Laser-etched glass paperweight issued to Signature 100 owners from the 2006 Roadster unveiling
Vehicle Details
VIN: 5YJRE11B081000072
Year: 2008
Make/Model: Tesla Roadster Signature 100
Location: San Mateo, California, USA
Exterior Color: Thunder Gray
Mileage: 33,000 miles / 53,108 km
Transmission: Automatic
Body Type: 2 Door Coupe
Fuel Type: 100% Electric
Battery Size: 53 kWh
CAC: 135
Range at 85%: 165 miles / 266 km
0–60 MPH: 3.9 seconds
Warranty: As Is
Owner’s Backstory
This 2008 Tesla Roadster Signature 100 is one of the first one hundred Teslas ever built. VIN 000072 shows a production date of November 4, 2008.
The Signature 100 vehicles were the first iteration of the original Roadster’s run of approximately 2,450 cars worldwide.
The seller purchased it in 2014 while working at Tesla and has put fewer than 10,000 miles on it during the 10 years under current ownership.
When it was not driven, it was stored in a garage, under its car cover, and plugged in.
The original battery pack reflects this with a CAC of 136. Extras that come with the sale of “Sig 72” include carbon fiber upgrades, original Tesla OEM parts, multiple tops, original chargers, CAN adapters, Tesla OEM indoor car cover, full service records, original manuals and brochures, uninstalled R56 badging, and Signature 100 memorabilia.
Recent service includes a $5,000+ annual service, TPMS replacement, and tire replacement completed in August 2024.
Gruber Motor Company Roadster Matchmaking
Gruber Motor Company offers Tesla Roadster matchmaking services. We unite sellers with buyers, and offer this service free of charge. Our Tesla fan and customer data base is extensive, and we maintain a growing list of “want to buy” contacts.
Between our social media exposure,
Our YouTube Channel – and growing
Website traffic, we have been highly successful placing Roadsters into the hands of appreciative new Tesla Roadster owners.
Contact us at ev@gruber.com if you would like to buy or sell a Roadster.
Gruber Motor Company offers Tesla Roadster matchmaking services. We unite sellers with buyers, and offer this service free of charge. Our Tesla fan and customer data base is extensive, and we maintain a growing list of “want to buy” contacts. Between our social media exposure, Our YouTube Channel – and growing Website traffic, we have been highly successful placing Roadsters into the hands of appreciative new Tesla Roadster owners.
