Kentucky man buys a 2021 Tesla Model S Plaid for just $23,500 from Copart but it's not a simple purchase

After landing one of the fastest cars on the planet for as little as $23,500, this Kentucky man was left aghast at the state of his new 2021 Tesla Model S Plaid.

The Model S Plaid has become a world-renowned force to be reckoned with on the drag strip, thanks to its unrivaled acceleration.

But, it’s safe to say that given the habits they encourage, not every Plaid is in the best condition.

So, after buying a Tesla Model S Plaid from Copart, this Kentucky man was forced to dig deep in his pockets to rectify and restore his new car to the state it should be.

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This Tesla Model S Plaid delivery was far from what he expected

Despite the Model S being the most expensive of the non-Cyber Teslas, the Plaid can be found for a huge bargain if it’s been one of those vehicles put through the racing track grinder.

That’s the case with this one, as YouTuber NKYAuto has managed to get himself a restoration project for just $23,500.

The car, bought from Copart, was heavily damaged and looked like it had been wrecked in a delivery at some point in its four-year life span.

Upon inspection, the Tesla Model S Plaid had dents in the hood and trunk, severely damaged wheels, a wrap and tint job that was peeling everywhere you looked, and a dead pyrofuse that meant it couldn’t be fired up.

“The first big issue is the transporter didn’t give me a key, and the car’s locked,” the host said.

“The front edge of the hood is dented. That’s not good. This wheel is taking a pretty big hit. So, there’s going to be some busted control arms and stuff under there.

“We’ve got a dent here in the trunk. The rear bumper is scuffed up.

“Oh, jeez. Got a cracked windshield. You know, that’s not going to be cheap.”

But after listing off the faults, it was time to try and give this car a second shot at life.

But what’s dead may never die, and the restoration is beautiful

The first job was getting the car running, which proved more difficult than it should have been, too. A replacement pyrofuse and a new battery still couldn’t wake the car, so it had to be sent to Tesla for an inspection.

In that time, the team also worked on the rear suspension and hub damage, restoring the airbags and rectifying the seats.

Then, once Tesla returned a powered-up car, it was time to sort the bodywork out.

All in all, the YouTubers managed to get the car in a great working condition, and following a new detailing job, the Tesla Model S Plaid was ready to be flipped.

Having spent $23,500 on the car – up to $25,000 after additional fees – the team revealed they spent $900 on labor, $2,300 on parts, $1,200 on the detailing, and a handful of other small expenses.

All in all, they had the car flipped for $5,000 and are set to make up to $15,000 profit if it’s sold.

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