The Mazda RX-8, which went into production in 2003, is currently being celebrated by the company for its 20th anniversary. As part of the festivities, Mazda has put on display a unique RX-8 convertible at the Mazda Brand Space Osaka in Japan. Interestingly, Mazda never sold an RX-8 convertible to the public.

It is unclear how the roof of this special RX-8 fits onto the car. What is noticeable is the presence of a large roll bar in the area where the B-pillar would normally be. The photos suggest that this bar is taller than the windshield. There are also small nacelles located behind the rear seats. Inside the cabin, there is a combination of red and black leather upholstery.

The announcement for the display states that visitors must seek permission to open the doors or sit inside the RX-8 convertible. This suggests that it may be possible to get up close to this unique car, with permission from the staff present.

The RX-8 convertible made its debut in 2008 during a Mazda corporate event. At the event, senior employees were seen standing in the convertible as part of a parade showcasing the automaker’s various models.