The world's first Tesla Roadster that was used in reveal has already been delivered and this is where it's now at
Published on Oct 28, 2026 at 7:05 AM (UTC-4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Oct 28, 2026 at 7:05 AM (UTC-4)
Edited by
Mason Jones
The world’s first Tesla Roadster was just delivered, but you’ll never guess the new ‘owner’.
The world hasn’t stopped talking about this vehicle since its launch, and it’s easy to see why.
Apart from anything else, there are still so many questions.
Well, fortunately, at least on this occasion, the answer regarding the ‘owner’ is quite simple.
There’s still so much we don’t know about the Tesla Roadster
If we had to pick one thing – just one thing, one important bit of information – from the Roadster reveal, we’d say that what the fine print says matters more than anything else.
Put simply, reservation holders acknowledge that this is still a prototype, it’s still being worked on, and a reservation does not guarantee a delivery date.
Actually, we can go further.
The reservation doesn’t even guarantee it’ll actually be made.
The MSRP hasn’t been revealed, either.
The good news is we at least know the temporary owner of the Roadster you see here.
This Roadster was just delivered to the most important car museum in the world
The very same Roadster that was used for the event was just delivered to its new temporary owner, the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles.
This is arguably the most important car museum in the world.
The Roadster will be showcased at the museum from October 24 through 27.
YouTuber effspot actually tracked down the vehicle, expecting to meet the exclusive new owner.
Well, hopefully he’s not too disappointed to find that it’s now in the hands of the museum.
No one will actually drive this car for at least two years
Tesla said the vehicle will be delivered in 2028 but, as we mentioned before, the fine print says that’s actually not guaranteed.
Assuming the first few vehicles delivered will be the ‘regular’ Performance vehicle – the one that doesn’t fly – we’re still at least two years away.
The Roadster is an ambitious project, and as Tesla keeps focusing on robotics and AI, it’s also a halo project.
It’s designed to talk about Tesla, which is clearly working, and also designed to be a reminder that this company is serious about engineering.
But whether somebody will actually be able to drive a Roadster in 2028 remains to be seen.
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
