Caterham Cars Factory, Unit 10, Rennie Drive, Dartford, Kent DA1 5FD

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Brief description

https://caterhamcars.com/ch/news-eu/caterham-relocates-to-new-global-hq

"New headquarters will house the production, engineering, motorsport and commercial teams

• From today, customers can also book a tour of the new factory here A multi-million-pound investment from owners VT Holdings – one of Japan’s largest retailer groups – will see Caterham increase its production capacity by 50%, to 750 units annually.

  
  

  The 54,000 sq ft facility is situated in a brand new nine-acre industrial park development called Dartford X. It is within close proximity to the existing factory, enabling the retention of the skilled workforce who are responsible for hand assembling all cars.

  
  

  Following a nine-month fit out and transformation, the new building now features the very latest paint booths, an engine shop, a parts warehouse and 33 individual bays, where each car builder is responsible for the complete build of a Seven. The additional floor space and layout will enable the business to operate in a more streamlined and efficient manner.

  
  

  From today, Caterham enthusiasts can book a factory tour of the new facility. The brand also plans to offer a range of other customer experiences including events and vehicle handovers."

  https://caterhamcars.com/ch/models/the-range

  https://caterhamcars.com/ch/about/history

  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caterham_Cars

  "Caterham Cars Ltd. is a British manufacturer of specialist lightweight sports cars established in Caterham, England, with their headquarters in Dartford, England. Their current model, the Caterham 7 (or Seven), originally launched in 1973, is a direct evolution of the Series 3 Lotus Seven designed by Colin Chapman. In the 1990s the company made the Caterham 21, a two-seater soft top alternative to the MG F and Lotus Elise, (which both sold many more units). A track-only car, the SP/300.R, a joint project with Lola was released for customer testing in 2010 and was scheduled for release in 2013.

  Caterham was an independent company until their acquisition by Team Lotus in 2011, leading to the formation of Caterham Group.[2][3] In 2021, Caterham Cars was acquired by VT Holdings, Japanese importer for the Caterham Seven since 2009.[4]"
  

Address

Caterham Cars

Unit 10, Rennie Drive

Dartford

DA1 5FD

Email

https://caterhamcars.com/ch/contact

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Website

https://caterhamcars.com/ch/models/the-range

Directions

https://dartfordx.co.uk/

"Adjacent to the motorways below for convenient access to Central London from Junction 1A of the M25, A2, A13, A20 and M11"

Opening Times

Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change

Transport

2024: "Dartford Railway Station 3 miles, Ebbsfleet International Station 7.5 miles. ‘Fast Track Dartford’ bus to Bluewater Shopping Centre, Dartford Station and

Ebbsfleet International Station"

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