It wasn’t designed or built by the EV maker though. Italian coachbuilder Ares Design is behind this a one-of-a-kind convertible based on the Model S — re-imagining the brand’s top-of-the-line four door sedan as a sleeker two door with folding soft-top.
Never one to turn down a challenge — or pay day — the Ares workshop fired up their tools and quickly dispensed with the roof. Next were the rear set of doors, along with the car’s B-pillars — while the front doors were lengthened to enable convertible mode. Finally, the chassis had to be reinforced for the vehicle to handle just as it did pre-snip.
While funds were flying, the interior was treated to full custom upholstery — hand-stitched ice white leather with orange accents to match the exterior. The car…
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