The sellers of the three abandoned Tesla Roadsters in China have received a significant bid of $2 million for the entire lot. Gruber Motors, a company assisting in finding a buyer, reported the latest bid. The previous highest bid amounted to $800,000.
Three brand-new Tesla Roadsters, which were never removed from their containers after being shipped to China in 2010, are now up for sale. The current bid of $2 million surpasses the previous highest bid of $800,000. Gruber Motors has been working to facilitate the sale of these unique vehicles.
The $2 million bid was placed on May 30, 2023, competing against the previous highest bid placed on May 24. Initially, the bidding was scheduled to end on May 26, but due to the large number of bidders requiring vetting, the deadline has been extended until June 2 at midnight.
The abandoned Tesla Roadsters are currently located in containers at a Chinese port. However, in the coming days, the vehicles will be relocated in preparation for shipping either directly to the successful bidder or to Dubai, a free zone that does not require viewing permits for prospective buyers.
The Tesla Roadsters were initially purchased in 2010 by an R&D center for a Chinese automotive company, which later went bankrupt. It is believed that the Roadsters were intended for reverse engineering purposes. The sellers are now seeking to find a buyer for these automotive treasures.
Gruber Motors, a company specializing in repairing Tesla vehicles, has added new photos and videos of the abandoned Roadsters to their listing. All three Roadsters are in the sought-after Roadster Sport variant, capable of accelerating from 0 to 60 miles per hour in 3.7 seconds. The vehicles are in pristine condition, with zero miles on the odometer. Additionally, there is another container filled with parts, potentially from a fourth vehicle, although the chassis's location remains unknown.
One intriguing aspect of the sale is the mystery surrounding the keys to these cars. While the keys were supposed to be held in one of the port offices, it was discovered that the manager who had them passed away. However, the sellers have the necessary paperwork, including the certificates of origin, and are prepared to replace the keys if needed.
It is worth noting that the vehicles have remained untouched since their departure from the United States in 2010, raising questions about the condition of the high-voltage batteries and whether the cars are operational at all.
Source: InsideEVs
