The R500CC, which managed to make supercars that are far more expensive cry on the track and also received Top Gear’s 2008 Car of the Year title, will be showcased at the Marks & Spencers store at the Bluewater Shopping Centre in Kent, UK. The iconic four-wheeled creation will be displayed between December 6 and 12. Customers can still acquire a R500 model from Caterham for GBP40,200.
“While customers seeking the ultimate Seven drive will still be able to buy their own R500 models, the Bluewater appearance will end R500 CC’s time on the Caterham Cars press fleet, the car only being made available for special events,” stated the press release.
The vehicle will be used to promote the M&S range of remote control R500s, which includes models that use the Stig’s colour scheme (white paint with orange stripes) or come finished in red with white stripes. The remote control version, which can be the perfect Christmas gift retail for GBP19.5.
“The white and orange R500 has already claimed its place in motoring history. It’s worked hard since the new R500 was launched in 2008 and we feel it’s now time to let it have a rest. It will still be available as a static display car, but its hard driving days are over,” said Caterham Cars Marketing Manager, James Drake.
“We’re stopping short of wearing black armbands in the office, but it’s still going to be a sad day when its final public engagement is over.”
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