eBay and McLaren Formula 1 Team Unveil Custom American Muscle Car at US Grand Prix
eBay and McLaren Formula 1 Team have unveiled a custom American muscle car at the US Grand Prix in Austin, TX. The one-of-a-kind restomod, built to celebrate McLaren's outstanding 2024 F1 season, was revealed when team driver Lando Norris arrived at Circuit of the Americas in the vehicle. The project features a '70s-era muscle car, specifically a 1973 Plymouth Barracuda, extensively upgraded with parts from eBay's marketplace.
The car showcases various modifications, including a coilover suspension conversion, forged disc brakes, performance exhaust system, and motorsports-style bucket seats. Wrapped in McLaren's signature 'papaya' color, the vehicle is on display at the eBay x McLaren F1 Team Garage in the Fan Field throughout the race weekend. Fans can vote on final touches and watch the modifications being made.
eBay e il Team McLaren di Formula 1 hanno svelato un'auto muscle car americana personalizzata al Gran Premio degli Stati Uniti ad Austin, TX. Questo restomod unico nel suo genere, realizzato per celebrare l'eccezionale stagione di F1 2024 di McLaren, è stato rivelato quando il pilota della squadra, Lando Norris, è arrivato al Circuito delle Americhe a bordo del veicolo. Il progetto presenta una muscle car degli anni '70, in particolare una Plymouth Barracuda del 1973, ampiamente aggiornata con parti provenienti dal marketplace di eBay.
L'auto mostra varie modifiche, tra cui una conversione della sospensione a coilover, freni a disco forgiati, un sistema di scarico performante e sedili tipo bucket da motorsport. Avvolta nel caratteristico colore 'papaya' di McLaren, il veicolo è in esposizione presso il Garage eBay x McLaren F1 Team nel Fan Field per tutto il fine settimana di gara. I fan possono votare per i tocchi finali e osservare le modifiche in corso.
eBay y el equipo de Fórmula 1 McLaren han presentado un auto muscle car americano personalizado en el Gran Premio de EE. UU. en Austin, TX. Este restomod único, construido para celebrar la destacada temporada de F1 2024 de McLaren, fue revelado cuando el piloto del equipo, Lando Norris, llegó al Circuito de las Américas a bordo del vehículo. El proyecto presenta un muscle car de los años 70, específicamente un Plymouth Barracuda de 1973, ampliamente mejorado con piezas del mercado de eBay.
El auto exhibe varias modificaciones, incluyendo una conversión de suspensión coilover, frenos de disco forjados, un sistema de escape de alto rendimiento y asientos tipo bucket de estilo motorsport. Envuelto en el característico color 'papaya' de McLaren, el vehículo está en exhibición en el Garage eBay x McLaren F1 Team en el Fan Field durante todo el fin de semana de la carrera. Los aficionados pueden votar sobre los toques finales y ver las modificaciones que se están realizando.
eBay와 맥라렌 포뮬러 1 팀은 텍사스 오스틴에서 열린 미국 그랑프리에서 맞춤형 아메리칸 머슬카를 공개했습니다. 맥라렌의 뛰어난 2024 F1 시즌을 기념하기 위해 제작된 이 유니크한 레스토모드 자동차는 팀 드라이버 래도 노리스가 아메리카 서킷에 도착하면서 공개되었습니다. 이 프로젝트는 1970년대의 머슬카, 특히 1973년형 플리머스 바라쿠다를 특징으로 하며, eBay 마켓플레이스의 부품으로 대대적으로 업그레이드되었습니다.
이 차량은 코일오버 서스펜션 변환, 단조 디스크 브레이크, 성능 배기 시스템, 모터스포츠 스타일의 버킷 시트 등을 포함한 다양한 개조를 보여줍니다. 맥라렌의 상징적인 '파파야' 색상으로 감싸인 이 차량은 레이스 주말 동안 팬 필드에 있는 eBay x McLaren F1 팀 차고에서 전시되고 있습니다. 팬들은 최종 터치에 투표하고 진행 중인 수정을 관찰할 수 있습니다.
eBay et l'équipe McLaren de Formule 1 ont dévoilé une voiture muscle car américaine personnalisée lors du Grand Prix des États-Unis à Austin, TX. Ce restomod unique, construit pour célébrer l'exceptionnelle saison de F1 2024 de McLaren, a été révélé lorsque le pilote de l'équipe, Lando Norris, est arrivé au Circuit des Americas à bord du véhicule. Le projet présente une muscle car des années 70, en particulier une Plymouth Barracuda de 1973, largement améliorée avec des pièces du marché d'eBay.
La voiture présente diverses modifications, notamment une conversion de suspension à coilover, des freins à disque forgés, un système d'échappement de performance et des sièges baquets de style motorsport. Enveloppé dans la couleur 'papaye' emblématique de McLaren, le véhicule est exposé au Garage eBay x McLaren F1 Team dans le Fan Field tout au long du week-end de course. Les fans peuvent voter pour les dernières touches et observer les modifications en cours.
eBay und das McLaren Formel 1 Team haben beim US Grand Prix in Austin, TX, ein maßgeschneidertes amerikanisches Muscle Car enthüllt. Der einzigartige Restomod, der entwickelt wurde, um die herausragende F1-Saison 2024 von McLaren zu feiern, wurde enthüllt, als der Teamfahrer Lando Norris im Fahrzeug zum Circuit of the Americas ankam. Das Projekt umfasst ein Muscle Car aus den 70er Jahren, genauer gesagt einen 1973 Plymouth Barracuda, der umfassend mit Teilen aus dem eBay-Marktplatz aufgerüstet wurde.
Das Auto zeigt verschiedene Modifikationen, einschließlich einer Coilover-Federung, geschmiedeten Scheibenbremsen, einem Performance-Auspuffsystem und Motorsport-Bucket-Sitzen. In der charakteristischen 'Papaya'-Farbe von McLaren eingehüllt, wird das Fahrzeug während des Rennwochenendes in der eBay x McLaren F1 Team Garage im Fan Field ausgestellt. Fans können über die letzten Feinheiten abstimmen und die vorgenommenen Modifikationen beobachten.
- Collaboration with a leading Formula 1 team enhances eBay's brand visibility in motorsports
- Showcases eBay's extensive inventory of car parts and accessories
- Demonstrates eBay's ability to facilitate custom automotive projects
- Engages fans through interactive voting on final modifications
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The one-of-a-kind restomod, which debuted ahead of race weekend in
"eBay and the McLaren Formula 1 Team share an important commonality – we're built on thriving enthusiast communities whose passions are cars and motorsport," said Chris Prill, General Manager, eBay Motors. "Marking the team's incredible form so far this season with a trophy that only eBay can offer, this vehicle powered entirely by the marketplace, is our way of celebrating that success and connecting with McLaren Formula 1 Team fans around the world."
eBay hand selected the '70s-era muscle car for this project because of its icon status in American car culture. The vehicle started in near-stock configuration and underwent extensive upgrades based on input from McLaren Formula 1 Team. eBay's broad selection of new and classic parts and accessories, and programs like eBay Guaranteed Fit that help buyers find the right part the first time, enable the marketplace to create bespoke builds unlike any other. Upgrades include:
- Coilover conversion front and rear suspension
- Forged front and rear disc brakes
- Period-appropriate wheels and tires
- Performance headers and exhaust system
- Motorsports-style bucket seats
- Classic wood steering wheel
- Updated headlights, tail lights and side markers
Matt Dennington, Co-Chief Commercial Officer, McLaren Racing, said, "We're excited to have been working with eBay to bring this modified vehicle to life ahead of the United States Grand Prix this weekend, and we look forward to sharing the experience with our fans on the ground in
The now discontinued 1973 Plymouth Barracuda, wrapped in the McLaren Formula 1 Team's unmistakable "papaya" hue, is on display at the eBay x McLaren F1 Team Garage in the Fan Field of the US Grand Prix all weekend long. Fans can stop by and vote on finishing touches to the build including wheels, tires, the steering wheel and more, and watch the final modifications in action.
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About McLaren Racing
McLaren Racing was founded by racing driver Bruce McLaren in 1963. The team entered its first Formula 1 race in 1966. McLaren has since won 20 Formula 1 world championships, 188 Formula 1 grands prix, the
McLaren Racing competes across six racing series. The team competes in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship with McLaren F1 drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, the NTT INDYCAR SERIES with Arrow McLaren drivers Pato O'Ward, Nolan Siegel and Christian Lundgaard, the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship as the NEOM McLaren Formula E Team with drivers Sam Bird and Taylor Barnard, the Extreme E Championship with NEOM McLaren Extreme E Team drivers Cristina Gutiérrez and Mattias Ekström, and F1 Academy with ART Grand Prix and Driver Development programme member Bianca Bustamante. The team also competes in the F1 Sim Racing Championship as McLaren Shadow, having won the 2022 Constructors' and Drivers' Championships.
McLaren is a champion for sustainability in the sport and a signatory to the UN Sports for Climate Action Commitment. It is committed to achieving net zero by 2040 and fostering a diverse and inclusive culture in the motorsport industry.
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