SAN JOSE, Calif., May 24, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- This summer,
eBay Motors hits the road with TV host and racing analyst Rutledge
Wood, traveling the country to overhaul a 1967 Ford Mustang
Fastback with fellow automotive artist K.C.
Mathieu and gearhead Mike
Finnegan, as seen on YouTube in Roadkill and
Finnegan's Garage. eBay Motors will supply the car and all
the parts needed for this journey, handpicked from its wide
selection of parts & accessories (P&A).
As the average age of a car on the road today climbs to 12
years1, eBay continues to see the demand for car P&A
grow for both auto enthusiasts and everyday drivers.
"I love creating cars with character, and eBay is a one-stop
shop for everything I need," said Rutledge Wood. "As an avid eBay
shopper, I love that I'm able to easily get the coolest new parts,
rare accessories and unique vehicles, and I look forward to hitting
the road with eBay Motors and sharing my tips on using parts to
restore a classic car."
During the "On the Road with eBay Motors" tour, Rut and his team
will be at four pop-up garages across the U.S. with the final
unveiling of the Ford Mustang Fastback in Las Vegas at the 2017 annual SEMA Show. Fans
can also join the journey and follow the Mustang's progress
virtually on the eBay Motors blog, which includes behind-the-scenes
footage, Facebook Live check-ins, and real-time updates
from Rut on social media.
"'On the Road with eBay Motors' was inspired by our passionate
eBay Motors community, using our new shopping experience to easily
source and buy unique parts to fix, upgrade or creatively modify a
vehicle," said Suzy Deering, Chief
Marketing Officer of eBay North America. "With three auto
parts and accessories sold every second, eBay has the parts to
outfit every ride – whether for a novice who's never changed a
spark plug or an expert building a dream machine."
The restoration plan for the 1967 Mustang Fastback is to build a
resto-mod, combining the heritage and history of a muscle car with
the automotive advancements of today. Along the journey, the car
will get a big brake kit, modern suspension, amplified exhaust and
of course, a dynamic engine.
In addition to seeing the Mustang transformation live, an 'eBay
Motors Garage' exhibit will bring the marketplace to life at each
pit stop with car part displays, as well as an opportunity to shop
on-site using the latest eBay Motors browsing tools and filters.
Further, in partnership with Ford Restoration Parts, a Ford
Program that comprises of over 75 licensee partners who manufacture
and distribute vintage Ford auto parts, eBay's Mustang Fastback
will be featured within Ford exhibits at Woodward Dream Cruise (in
Mustang Alley) and SEMA.
The tour will visit the following city stops throughout the
summer, and reveal the final car at SEMA:
- Carlisle Ford Nationals in Carlisle,
PA – June 2-4
- 20th Goodguys PPG Nationals in Columbus, OH – July
7-9
- Woodward Dream Cruise in Detroit,
MI – August 18-19
- Goodguys West Coast Nationals in Pleasanton, CA – August
25-27
- SEMA in Las Vegas, NV –
October 31- November 3
eBay continues to innovate the automotive shopping journey for
everyday drivers and car lovers alike. The newly redesigned eBay
Motors homepage combines personalized shopping and expert guidance
with a seamless search and browsing experience, offering a massive
selection of cars, trucks and auto parts. As the marketplace for
all things automotive, this month the brand introduces tire
installation services in Germany,
with arrival to the U.S. later this summer, providing a convenient
end-to-end shopping experience. From general maintenance and small
upgrades to a full restoration of a beloved classic car, eBay
Motors offers buyers great deals, fast delivery and any part one
will ever need.
About eBay Motors
eBay Motors (www.ebay.com/motors), a
part of eBay (Nasdaq:EBAY), one of the world's largest marketplaces
for buying and selling all things automotive. The site offers
everyday cars for everyday drivers, as well as collector cars,
motorcycles, auto parts and accessories.
1Data sourced from IHS Markit with additional
consumer data found in eBay Motors 'America's Aging Car Force'
survey, conducted in February 2016,
with responses from more than 1,000 U.S. vehicle owners.
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