The Restoration
Over the next three months, Winston worked day and night on the car. He replaced crushed panels, repaired the wiring, and recalibrated the motor — one stubborn problem at a time. Every component seemed to hold a new secret about how Tesla designs its vehicles to survive impact.
He spent roughly $25,000 in total — far below the cost of a new Model 3 — but the lessons he gained were priceless. It wasn’t until he reached the final stages of restoration that he realized this project had turned into something much bigger than a repair.
