‘It’s a fabulous off roader’ – YOU can own James May’s Caterham built for The Grand Tour for just £30k
PETROLHEADS have the chance to get their hands on James May's custom-built Caterham.
The race car was made especially The Grand Tour and comes with a £30,000 price tag.
The Caterham Seven 310R was made famous on a special episode where James took the car on an epic adventure across Madagascar.
Ahead of the 'A Massive Hunt' episode, the TV presenter transformed the car into an off-road beast.
"The Caterham Super 7 racing car is a fabulous off-roader and vehicle.
"Why you’d buy a Land Rover or Toyota Land Cruiser I don’t know," James told
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Images show this one of two 310Rs involved in that production, with subtle modifications, including a race car nosecone from the 420R and part-black, part-silver 13-inch wheels, track day roll cage, a quick-release Momo steering wheel, and AP Racing brake components.
The car retains its original 1.6-litre Ford Sigma engine, producing 155hp, with a 0-62mph time of 4.8 seconds.
This 2018 Caterham 310R is now being offered for £30K by PT Sports Car.
“This is a great chance to own a piece of The Grand Tour history,” reads the listing.
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“It’s mechanically the same as a regular 310R, but with a fascinating story to tell.
“The car also comes with an array of upgrades, including a track day roll cage, a quick-release Momo steering wheel, and AP Racing brake components.
“This is a true collector’s item, perfect for someone who wants to own a piece of motoring TV history.”
Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond joined James on the show after the trio migrated from BBC's Top Gear.
It was launched in November 2016 on Amazon Prime Video.
The show kept viewers entertained by mixing car reviews in with road trips to far-flung places, and eccentric challenges.
However, after six successful seasons, the motoring series wrapped up last year with its final special: One For The Road.
During a recent appearance on Sunday Brunch, James was quizzed about why he and his co-stars decided to call time on the show when it was so loved.
He initially brushed off the question with a bit of humour, joking: "I just couldn't stand them!"
However, James eventually gave a more thoughtful response.
He told show hosts: "We always said, between us, that we would end it with some race, hopefully, rather than fly into the White Cliffs of Dover, desperately trying to keep it along - and I think we just about managed that.
"We’d exhausted the subject, we are getting on a bit. I believe it’s time for a new generation to find a new take - I don’t know what it is."
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When Simon Rimmer asked whether the decision felt right, James responded: "Yes, I think so. You can’t overstay your welcome. You’re supposed to leave the audience wanting more. It’s the rule of show business."
Tim Lovejoy joked about the trio possibly returning for a Grand Tour 25th-anniversary special if the price was right.
