UPDATE: Carl and one of the China Roadsters will be at X Takeover in San Luis Obispo, CA on July 27-28. I’ll be there as well. Swing by and say hello! t.co/Yd1R8iCw45
Hello from Carl Randy and Austin from Medlock and Sons. This is a FANTASTIC video! You two are so much fun, thank you for coming. See you at Tesla Take over! We are bringing one of the china cars.
Thanks for the video. I take #613 in to Tesla every year for regular maintenance and it still runs great with no issues . Every time I take it the new employees always want to see it
Well done Carl Medlock interview...Roadster owners are very fortunate Carl and his Sons dedicate their time and energy to preserve our amazing cars. They are truly a piece of history and without their support many more of them would have perished by now.
To avoid import taxes, a few years back, many illegal imports took cars apart, ship them in different containers, different dates and put them together later. Vietnam & China were 2 well known destination. They even cut the chassis in half to avoid local enforcement's attention.
SUPURB EPISODE! Carl is precisely correct about no Roadsters ever caught fire without dumb human assistance. When proper handling and technical processes are followed, these batteries are safe. Roadster battery associate, technician, trainer 2008-2024. We changed the world.
Great video… the service in the outtakes about the service are dead on. My new MYP with 900 miles has a completing broken passenger seat forced all the way forward. Nobody can ride in the seat. 6 weeks wait to get it looked at.
Honestly, I always say that Elon is a masterpiece at what he does though I would never want to work for him given how much I value my personal time. All the original Tesla founders like him are a gem and it’s just amazing to hear these stories and mysteries. Proudly made in the USA 🇺🇸
This is one of the most interesting UA-cam video I have ever watched. I watch UA-cam videos from 7 until 11 everyday. (I do have some breaks - but I do watch a lot.) Thanks for sharing.
Hello Kim, this was….a hyper-fascinating video. Heartwarming to hear all the stories and employee experiences too. For years I have watched barn find stories,etc.. but this, EV journey into the history, and I believe is my first without gas fuel vehicles involved!! This Carl is a massive repository of transparent information also. Carl has made some very important statements in this video; I wonder how many people caught on😊. Loved it!
Best interview I have seen in years. This guy is solid gold. Genuine all the way through. Do more and longer form. you need to manage the flow, he a little fast and knows to much!
Wow - I am spellbound. Carl is a gem of a guy. What a story - brings tears to my eyes! Too bad Muskrat became such a low life animal after he became rich from TSLA. The real beauty is Carl and the start-up story that was the original tesla. Congratulations Kim this is the best video
Alabama Power / Southern Company owned 2 roadsters. They still have the red one and bring it out on occasion but their orange one was totaled. I’ve always wondered what happened to it. This was a really cool video!
Cool video. I live in Phoenix and I've seen at least two original roadsters on the road. Pretty amazing they are still going strong all these years. I love Tesla and my refreshed M3 LR.
The most wonderful show ! PS...Those black stretch pants and you were made for each other. Awesome ! Don't worry, I'm 79, but feeling a lot younger today. Thanks.
I agree with him , and I still say it to this day, electric vehicles wouldn’t exist if Elon never pushed it, especially if he never invested into Tesla , we would all still be driving gas vehicles talk about engines and gas prices. That’s something that so many e, especially Elon haters , forgot. Every EV being designed, developed, manufactured, and sold , is a direct answer to Elon’s challenge, especially when Tesla designed the Model S.
It is in fact possible to acknowledge the importance of Tesla and to now be repelled by Elon as a person now. If you are not repelled by him now, question your values.
This was not the video I was expecting. I thought he was going to talk about recent Teslas like the Models 3 and Y. Even so, I found it absolutely fascinating, and his enthusiasm is contagious.
The blue roadster that he said burnt up in Florida, I think I have a photo of it. Not sure if it was the same blue one at the EV and tea event back in 2020. I hope it’s not the same one.
It's surreal. These cars are talked about like they're ancient history. My pickup truck is 30 years old, and I can still roll into the parts store and get what I need. (Ford) These cars are consumer electronics on wheels. They're beautiful works of engineering art, but from an everyday driving perspective, they've aged like whole milk. And I'd still buy one if I could afford one as a second car. I am clearly NOT part of the demographic these cars are marketed to... Excellent video.
I bet the slow charging “european” charger was to prevent the battery from discharging too far… those batteries bricked if they went too low… only reason to trickle charge other than, it’s the only power you have. But with such low mileage, they obviously weren’t trying to go anywhere….
Absolutely leave all the body damage or corrosion. That’s all characteristics of the vehicle and its legacy and history. We already know what it looks like new, we want to see it in its raw authentic self.
By far, the most valuable Tesla Roadster is also the fastest. Sadly it's just been left out in the elements for the last 6 and a half years and getting sun damaged. Yet despite its value and historical significance, nobody seems willing to go out and recover it. It would easily fetch over $1 million, as is, if brought to an auction. Granted, it's remoteness at roughly 1 AU distance away does pose a challenge in recovery. However, it will be much closer in 2047 if someone wants to try and catch it then.
Thank you for a great video. I think that the body parts came from a car that was originally shipped to England or Europe and that's where the Shuko charger comes from and possibly where the rodents got in.
Wow the last few minutes of the video. About him getting divorced but having a great time with Tesla in the early days. How fun. That’s history right there. If it wasn’t for people like him and Elon there would be no Tesla. You can tell there is so much passion there. Love this video !!!!!!!!
This is a fantastic video. That will for sure make it into my "top5 videos on electric cars june 2024" and it will be my top choice. This is fascinating and I loved every minute. The guy is a legend and you know how to ask the right questions. Does anyone know where the roadster is that Harvey Specter drove in Suits? That could also be quite a celebrity 🎉 If I had remotely the money, I would get a roadster as a fun car.
Wow... this should be a part of a series you should make called "Tesla Documentary: zzzzz". This will be a very important part of history. Big bonus if you could interview Elon as well!
Tesla take over? A Tesla and a Tesla battery charger just recently ignited NFL veteran Randall Cobbs house!! Family got out with clothes on there back!!
Kim, OMG! What an AMAZING episode! Thank you for sharing this video and your personal experience with all of us. This definitely solidified my decision I made 5 years ago when I became part of the Tesla family!
Was that a temporary PPF intended to protect during shipping,or was that stuff intended to last? If it was supposed to last why did it age so poorly? Ditto for the electronics aging out so rapidly.
@@voidthewarranty1429 yes it also comes from rubbing two sticks together but I think he's more concerned about the giant pack of batteries that's beyond it's stated life expectancy.
better safe than sorry. there's just too many examples to point to the past 10 years (never mind the past 60 days) of people "rolling the dice" on Li-ion Batteries and LOSING for one to continue NOT LEARNING from the long list of mistakes. yeah so anytime a person professes to be "smart" (which Carl is) then that means said person is on the hook to BEHAVE LIKE IT, and there can be no contradictions (fullstop).
@@phillyphil1513 If you really wanted to be "better safe than sorry", you would never drive a car. Life is all about managing risk, rather than avoiding all risk.
@@voidthewarranty1429 re: "Life is all about managing risk". yup, and that's EXACTLY what he's doing. Q: you know why...? A: because he's SMARTER than you.
Kim, this guy is outstanding. He needs to like make a video of himself and all the information he knows right a book make a movie he is just like he’s a great storyteller. It would be great to just see it all unfold🎉👍😎
What an interesting guy - a true Tesla enthusiast, I am surprise Elon doesn;t personally buy him out or fund him for the sake of history. Great video, thank you for producing it.
UPDATE: Carl and one of the China Roadsters will be at X Takeover in San Luis Obispo, CA on July 27-28.
I’ll be there as well. Swing by and say hello!
t.co/Yd1R8iCw45
I've been to Carl's Shop 4 times and you showed things I didn't even know about. This guy is so awesome!
I am coming to see you
I watched those videos also . We need more Road Trips from you . @Whatsinsidefamily is a great channnel
Hello from Carl Randy and Austin from Medlock and Sons. This is a FANTASTIC video! You two are so much fun, thank you for coming. See you at Tesla Take over! We are bringing one of the china cars.
That’s amazing to hear. Soooo happy you guys are making the trip. You’ll be a hit at this show!
🫡Thank You for Sharing this History with us Carl Randy and Austin. Looking forward to this Museum😉👏🙏🫶
Thanks for the video. I take #613 in to Tesla every year for regular maintenance and it still runs great with no issues . Every time I take it the new employees always want to see it
One of your best videos yet! It makes you wonder why there is so much anti-Tesla BS when only Tesla could make this happen.
Because the shop down the road makes better parts than Tesla’s originals.
@@Madracer09 Which is made by a former TESLA employee who knows about these cars like the back of his hands.
ICE Trolls! They see their job going away!
Because of their customer first service policies.
Because of Elon! He could care less that these Teslas even exist! If he did, Tesla would be supporting the effort to keep the roadster alive!
It’s fairly common for those containers to get opened for “inspection” and then left open over night as they will open certain containers in groups.
Well done Carl Medlock interview...Roadster owners are very fortunate Carl and his Sons dedicate their time and energy to preserve our amazing cars. They are truly a piece of history and without their support many more of them would have perished by now.
Kim, you outdid yourself on this one ! Truly awesome. I LOVE the story. Thanks !
Thank you so much!
To avoid import taxes, a few years back, many illegal imports took cars apart, ship them in different containers, different dates and put them together later. Vietnam & China were 2 well known destination. They even cut the chassis in half to avoid local enforcement's attention.
SUPURB EPISODE!
Carl is precisely correct about no Roadsters ever caught fire without dumb human assistance.
When proper handling and technical processes are followed, these batteries are safe.
Roadster battery associate, technician, trainer 2008-2024.
We changed the world.
Wow that last few minutes brought me to tears! Without the hard work of these guys the whole industry wouldn’t exist!
Fascinating. One of the best Tesla vids ever.
Wow, thanks!
As an early Roadster owner this video feels like looking at old family pics. Great job! Greetings from Spain
Remember a few years ago when all the Ford Expedition owner's were notified to park their cars outside? I do.
The best video I ever saw on the early days of Tesla and how Elon jump started the EV industry !
Great video… the service in the outtakes about the service are dead on. My new MYP with 900 miles has a completing broken passenger seat forced all the way forward. Nobody can ride in the seat. 6 weeks wait to get it looked at.
You guys really shouldn't show anything outside the garage if i stayed there i would probably be able to know the location.
Anyone who has worked at a startup has done the "sleep on desks" thing. Or in my case, under.
That's an award winning video there. Thank you. Hope Elon watches, though I doubt he ever looks backwards to improve his vision.
You’re too sweet. Thanks for watching.
Now THIS is what I call a "SCOOP!"
this is the best tesla video I have ever seen! thanks so much!
I agree
I saw one of those rare old Tesla Roadsters at the Safeway parking lot and talked with the owner briefly.
Honestly, I always say that Elon is a masterpiece at what he does though I would never want to work for him given how much I value my personal time. All the original Tesla founders like him are a gem and it’s just amazing to hear these stories and mysteries. Proudly made in the USA 🇺🇸
If you work for him a few years at 100hrs/week you will not need hobbies and have a lot of personal time and money later on.
This is one of the most interesting Tesla videos I've seen in a long time. The original Roadster no longer gets the online attention it deserves.
Pretty amazing and alarming to see the electronics aging out. Very concerning thinking about all cars in the future. 12 years is really not that old.
True but everything ages - ICE cars need parts changed, old Victrolas need rubber gaskets on the transducers. It's just nature :)
This is one of the most interesting UA-cam video I have ever watched. I watch UA-cam videos from 7 until 11 everyday. (I do have some breaks - but I do watch a lot.) Thanks for sharing.
Wow, thank you!
Hello Kim, this was….a hyper-fascinating video. Heartwarming to hear all the stories and employee experiences too. For years I have watched barn find stories,etc.. but this, EV journey into the history, and I believe is my first without gas fuel vehicles involved!!
This Carl is a massive repository of transparent information also.
Carl has made some very important statements in this video; I wonder how many people caught on😊. Loved it!
So rare! Carl is a legend.
Best interview I have seen in years. This guy is solid gold. Genuine all the way through. Do more and longer form. you need to manage the flow, he a little fast and knows to much!
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Wow - I am spellbound. Carl is a gem of a guy. What a story - brings tears to my eyes! Too bad Muskrat became such a low life animal after he became rich from TSLA. The real beauty is Carl and the start-up story that was the original tesla. Congratulations Kim this is the best video
Wow, masterpiece of info. Great video Kim Java!
Glad you liked it!
Alabama Power / Southern Company owned 2 roadsters. They still have the red one and bring it out on occasion but their orange one was totaled. I’ve always wondered what happened to it. This was a really cool video!
Great interview! Getting details on the stories vs a tech interview - Congrats!
Cool video.
I live in Phoenix and I've seen at least two original roadsters on the road. Pretty amazing they are still going strong all these years. I love Tesla and my refreshed M3 LR.
Very cool! Thanks for watching.
You can actually rent a Tesla roadster on Turo for roughly $200.00 a day.. it has 89,000 miles in one of the pictures..
@@alanl3511I’m in AZ. Did you say you can rent a Roadster w Turo here?
20:00 that looks like it's the adapter for Switzerland. Keep in mind, you >can< use the Swiss plug in the "rest of Europe" outlet.
The most wonderful show ! PS...Those black stretch pants and you were made for each other. Awesome ! Don't worry, I'm 79, but feeling a lot younger today. Thanks.
only capacitors age, almost all 50 year old electronics only need new capacitors
Yes. Also look for corrosion and rubber parts.
Excellent video. History in the making. Very informative. Its obvious why he was hired, super sharp.
Great find. Keep looking for more history. People need to know this.
Then if they know then what? Just a question?
Fantastic interview/tour/video! What a treat to see all that!
Many thanks!
Wow. Quite a bit of history in this video. Thank you for sharing.
Our pleasure!
Carl is awesome I called his shop asking about an inspection and he gave me a bunch of great advice.
Gave me chills watching it.
This video tests if I’m a Tesla fanatic! Result: yes I am! Nice work!
No way!! I was at that gruber shop a month ago or so and they still had a burnt roadster under the rack.
I agree with him , and I still say it to this day, electric vehicles wouldn’t exist if Elon never pushed it, especially if he never invested into Tesla , we would all still be driving gas vehicles talk about engines and gas prices. That’s something that so many e, especially Elon haters , forgot. Every EV being designed, developed, manufactured, and sold , is a direct answer to Elon’s challenge, especially when Tesla designed the Model S.
It is in fact possible to acknowledge the importance of Tesla and to now be repelled by Elon as a person now. If you are not repelled by him now, question your values.
This was not the video I was expecting. I thought he was going to talk about recent Teslas like the Models 3 and Y. Even so, I found it absolutely fascinating, and his enthusiasm is contagious.
The blue roadster that he said burnt up in Florida, I think I have a photo of it. Not sure if it was the same blue one at the EV and tea event back in 2020. I hope it’s not the same one.
Moral of the story: don't get married.
Where were you when I was young and dumb :-)
It's surreal. These cars are talked about like they're ancient history. My pickup truck is 30 years old, and I can still roll into the parts store and get what I need. (Ford) These cars are consumer electronics on wheels. They're beautiful works of engineering art, but from an everyday driving perspective, they've aged like whole milk. And I'd still buy one if I could afford one as a second car. I am clearly NOT part of the demographic these cars are marketed to... Excellent video.
Good grief. This is a low volume vehicle. Low volume gas cars have the same issue with parts.
Awesome to hear how Carl really cares. Much better content than I expected. Thank you!
You should check out our other videos. Think you’ll find them better than expected as well. ☺️
You guys did a great job on this video. The deleted scenes at the end were best of all. The whole thing was very informative and entertaining.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I bet the slow charging “european” charger was to prevent the battery from discharging too far… those batteries bricked if they went too low… only reason to trickle charge other than, it’s the only power you have. But with such low mileage, they obviously weren’t trying to go anywhere….
This was facinatng. Thank you for this.
Excellent report. I love the history of Tesla.
Now this was a bad ass video!!!! Thank you!!!
Thanks for watching!
Thank You folks for All that you are doing for our Planet Earth...
Peace.. Shalom.. Salam.. Namaste
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Ive never seen mainstream media interview carl, now we know why
Absolutely leave all the body damage or corrosion. That’s all characteristics of the vehicle and its legacy and history. We already know what it looks like new, we want to see it in its raw authentic self.
By far, the most valuable Tesla Roadster is also the fastest. Sadly it's just been left out in the elements for the last 6 and a half years and getting sun damaged.
Yet despite its value and historical significance, nobody seems willing to go out and recover it. It would easily fetch over $1 million, as is, if brought to an auction. Granted, it's remoteness at roughly 1 AU distance away does pose a challenge in recovery. However, it will be much closer in 2047 if someone wants to try and catch it then.
Thank you for a great video. I think that the body parts came from a car that was originally shipped to England or Europe and that's where the Shuko charger comes from and possibly where the rodents got in.
(Sigh...!) The UK does not use Schuko sockets.
Wow the last few minutes of the video. About him getting divorced but having a great time with Tesla in the early days. How fun. That’s history right there. If it wasn’t for people like him and Elon there would be no Tesla. You can tell there is so much passion there. Love this video !!!!!!!!
One of your best videos ever. Well done Kim and "camera man", lol.
The absolute best episode ever ❤
Love this shop!
Hi Kim first time commenting.....Mr. Carl Medlock is just a pleasure to listen too with hisorical knelege.
He's just the best.
The white Roadster MUST be rebuilt! Wow, what a find!
21:00 I would think that someone bought one to dismantle and figure out what Tesla did to make it Electric and that's why that one chassis is missing.
This is very reminiscent of the Tucker automobile where everyone knows who has what vin.
This is a fantastic video. That will for sure make it into my "top5 videos on electric cars june 2024" and it will be my top choice. This is fascinating and I loved every minute. The guy is a legend and you know how to ask the right questions.
Does anyone know where the roadster is that Harvey Specter drove in Suits? That could also be quite a celebrity 🎉
If I had remotely the money, I would get a roadster as a fun car.
6:30 - what the heck! I wanted to hear that!
Wow... this should be a part of a series you should make called "Tesla Documentary: zzzzz". This will be a very important part of history. Big bonus if you could interview Elon as well!
Parts removed from the China Roadsters were likely for counterfeiting purposes. Bumper spares for crash vehicles at low cost.
Tesla take over? A Tesla and a Tesla battery charger just recently ignited NFL veteran Randall Cobbs house!! Family got out with clothes on there back!!
Kim is very beautiful. Sweet smile, articulate, alluring voice, great presentation skills, engaging, I watch these videos just for her
Wow, thank you!
Kim, OMG! What an AMAZING episode! Thank you for sharing this video and your personal experience with all of us. This definitely solidified my decision I made 5 years ago when I became part of the Tesla family!
Carl have the “Dallas” TV show cars? For me, and few million others…. We became Tesla fans, eventually customers, shareholders.
6:02 insulated gate not integrated -. I’m sure he slipped a bit and knows
Was that a temporary PPF intended to protect during shipping,or was that stuff intended to last? If it was supposed to last why did it age so poorly?
Ditto for the electronics aging out so rapidly.
Awesome that he has loyalty and respect for Elon.
You can see he really likes Gruber Motor Company, the other Service Company for Tesla Roadster. 😀
I can remember Carl back in the day working hard as we all did.
Owners of 1974 to 1976 Bricklin automobiles speak VIN...
"That car was charged somewhere in Europe". That adapter on the plug looks Swiss. German, French, Italian are different.
Awesome video! A little editing error in the "The Guy Is Dead" section. The first clip repeats.
Thanks so much. Just fixed it!
@@ItsKimJava Anytime!
Great video! I thought that Gruber was the only shop specialized in Roadsters 👍
Excellent episode!
He dismisses the concern of fires yet keeps his cars in 3 separate locations because of fires.
Fires can come from sources other than the Roadsters, such as faulty building wiring or from a neighboring premise.
@@voidthewarranty1429 yes it also comes from rubbing two sticks together but I think he's more concerned about the giant pack of batteries that's beyond it's stated life expectancy.
better safe than sorry. there's just too many examples to point to the past 10 years (never mind the past 60 days) of people "rolling the dice" on Li-ion Batteries and LOSING for one to continue NOT LEARNING from the long list of mistakes. yeah so anytime a person professes to be "smart" (which Carl is) then that means said person is on the hook to BEHAVE LIKE IT, and there can be no contradictions (fullstop).
@@phillyphil1513 If you really wanted to be "better safe than sorry", you would never drive a car. Life is all about managing risk, rather than avoiding all risk.
@@voidthewarranty1429 re: "Life is all about managing risk". yup, and that's EXACTLY what he's doing. Q: you know why...? A: because he's SMARTER than you.
Kim, this guy is outstanding. He needs to like make a video of himself and all the information he knows right a book make a movie he is just like he’s a great storyteller. It would be great to just see it all unfold🎉👍😎
If these employees did not put in that much overtime (dedication) Tesla would have never existed. Thank you, I luv my 3.
This was amazing. The story behind the story.
Nice Porsche Speedster under the ramps. Obviously the Lotus based Teslas are wonderful too.
the car park building at luton airport burned to the ground last year because of an electric car . Cost £20million
This was the first view I've watched of yours, and it was amazing. the ending was moving.
Love your videos
What an interesting guy - a true Tesla enthusiast, I am surprise Elon doesn;t personally buy him out or fund him for the sake of history. Great video, thank you for producing it.
What a treat. I could listed to these stories all day.
Also those 40000 shares would be around 150million$ today
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How would that be at about 250 a share. More like 10mil right?
@@Docfly62 15x stock split
This is a good example what will happen to your older Tesla car. No support from Tesla, you are on your own