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Parts of America

A cross-country road trip exploring America’s most unique car cultures and building a collection of one‑of‑a‑kind rides.

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See what drives America

We’re embarking on a twelve-stop road trip to celebrate American car cultures and create the country’s most unique rolling auto show. Along the way we’re partnering with real builders to pick up eight bespoke rides that show what’s possible using parts and accessories from eBay Motors. Follow the journey on social or come and see them for yourself at one of our stops.

Hickory Corners MI

GILMORE CAR
MUSEUM

Deals Gap, NC

TAIL OF THE
DRAGON

Ridgeland, MS

RENAISSANCE
EURO FEST

Bowling Green, KY

CRUISIN’ FOR
A CURE

Rogers, AR

BIKES, BLUES
& BBQ

Bryan, TX

TTPA TRACTOR
PULL

Wichita, KS

MIDWEST
SUPER SHOW

Moab, UT

JEEP
JAMBOREE 24

Las Vegas, NV

SEMA

Payson, AZ

MONGOLLON
MOUNTAIN UTV FEST

San Diego, CA

JBA COFFEE & CARS

Los Angeles, CA

TOUR FINALE

2002Ford SVT LightningIntroduced in the 1960s, "muscle trucks" typically include increased horsepower, torque, and special styling packages to set them apart from standard pickups. This rare Ford SVT Lightning is an iconic "muscle truck" that has been upgraded with a new engine from eBay Motors, featuring a bigger supercharger and dual fuel pumps that deliver 75-100+ hp over the factory rating. It has also been modified with a new stall converter and long tube headers to make it a true sleeper at the drag strip.

@legitstreetcarsAlex PalmeriAlex Palmeri of @legitstreetcars is a Chicago-based builder and trained master technician. He is an avid street rodder and award-winning YouTuber known for his muscle car mods. When Alex was younger, he dreamed of owning a Ford SVT Lightning and jumped at the opportunity to rebuild one for the ‘Parts of America’ tour. With the build complete, he's now the proud owner of this sought-after muscle truck.

9/21 Hickory Corners MIGilmore Car MuseumOur tour launched in Michigan, at the Gilmore Car Museum, which features over 400 vintage and collector vehicles. We took part in their legendary Wednesday Night Cruise-In, joining 1,000+ collectors who drove in from around the Midwest to show off vehicles ranging from a 1960s Porsche Speedster to a 1990s Pontiac Fiero and even a street-legal plane. And we unveiled our first custom built ride: a rare 2002 Ford SVT Lightning created in partnership with Alex Palmeri of @LegitStreetCars.

2002 FORD SVT LIGHTNINGThe PartsThis ride has been modified with:

01. 550 hp Supercharged 5.4 Liter V8

02. Long Tube Headers & Catback Exhaust

03. 20” Chrome Lightning Wheels

04. Nitto NT 555 G2 Tires

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2012Audi R8 Twin-Turbo KartSome cars don’t fit neatly into any category or community but exist solely due to the focused vision of a talented builder. This one-of-a-kind ride shows that with creativity and the right parts and accessories from eBay Motors if you can dream it, you can build it. Thanks to its unique, street-legal exoskeleton and a twin-turbocharged, supercharged engine, this Audi R8 weighs only 3,300 lbs, but puts down more than 1,500 hp, making it an insanely fast - and fun - car to drive.

@ScrapLifeGarageLee Carter & Austin EdwardsLee Carter and Austin Edwards of @ScrapLifeGarage are a Maryland-based builder team and owners of LeeC Parts - a specialty parts store on eBay Motors. You can find them on their YouTube channel, where they are known for buying wrecked and salvaged vehicles and rebuilding them back to their original specs, or modifying them into crazy, track-ready racing machines.

9/24 Deals Gap, NCTail of the DragonWe visited the hallowed “Tail of the Dragon,” hailed as America’s most engaging motorcycle and sports car road with more than 300 turns over a stretch of just 11 miles. Designated US129, the road is bordered by the Great Smoky Mountains and the Cherokee National Forest, with no intersecting roads or driveways to hamper your journey. We popped up at local-favorite Hub129 to unveil our second custom built ride, a 2012 Audi R8 Twin-Turbo Kart created in partnership with Lee Carter and Austin Edwards of @ScrapLifeGarage.

This custom build is available for auction now.

2012 Audi R8 Twin-Turbo KartThe PartsThis ride has been modified with:

01. Carbon Fiber Splitter

02. Drag Race Parachute

03. Roll Bar

04. Proxes R888R Tires

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2020Porsche Cayman GT4The Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 is not only touted as an all-time great Porsche but as an unbelievable sports car. This 2020 model spent its early life as a thrill-inducing race track machine before being totaled. It was then purchased - at a significant discount - during a salvage auction and rebuilt with parts and accessories found on eBay Motors. Now, it’s back in action and ready to spark joy through the apex of every turn with its iconic 6-cylinder paired to a manual gearbox - complete with track-appropriate livery.

This custom build is available for auction now.

@ScrapLifeGarageLee Carter &Austin EdwardsFor this event, we went back to Lee Carter and Austin Edwards, the duo behind @ScrapLifeGarage and owners of LeeC Parts, a specialty auto parts store on eBay Motors. Lee and Austin love to purchase damaged vehicles they can’t afford new and rebuild them on a budget. Their 2020 Porsche Cayman 718 GT4 typically retails for $100K+, but using parts and accessories from eBay Motors, they purchased the car and turned it into a crazy, track-ready racing machine for roughly half the price.

10/1 Ridgeland MSRenaissance Euro FestWe stopped at the 14th annual Renaissance Euro Fest Classic European Auto and Motorcycle Show. Enthusiasts throughout the South came to explore classic European builds, as well as a selection of rare and limited production vehicles. Herewe unveiled our third custom built ride, a 2020 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4. This iconic sports car was the second vehicle created in partnership with Lee Carter of @ScrapLifeGarage, who owns LeeC Parts – a specialty parts store on eBay Motors.

This custom build is available for auction now on eBay Motors.

2020 PORSCHE CAYMAN GT4The PartsThis ride has been modified with:

01. Carbon Fiber Spoiler

02. LED Headlights

03. Front Bumper

04. Underbody Panels

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1958Corvette GasserThis incredible "barn find" 1958 Chevrolet Corvette Gasser belongs to legendary hot rod builder Kenny Davis. The car was purchased and turned into a purpose-built Hot Rod by its original owner, Rick Lasner, who installed a manual transmission, velocity stacks, and large rear racing tires. It competed on the NHRA circuit and won Nationals in the 1960s. Following its racing days, it was retired to a barn where it sat for over 50 years until it was willed to Kenny, who maintains it using period-correct parts found on eBay Motors.

@Drag_N_DriveMike NarxMike Narx of @Drag_N_Drive covers hot rod builds from across the country and teamed up with Arkansas-based builder Kenny Davis to dust off an incredible barn find. Kenny and his shop are renowned in the hot rod community, and for this project, he helped bring this 1958 Corvette Gasser back to life. The term “Gasser” refers to drag race cars from the 1950s and 1960s that ran on gasoline instead of race fuel. eBay Motors is the go-to stop for Kenny and his team when period-correct parts for the restoration projects.

10/4 Bowling Green KYBowling GreenWe pulled into the home of America’s iconic sports car, a mecca for all Corvette lovers, where every “Vette” since 1981 has been assembled at the local GM Plant. Collectors at the Cruisin’ for a Cure event showed off their vehicles and collected donations for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. We unveiled our fourth custom built ride in partnership with Mike Narx of @Drag_N_Drive, a 1958 Chevrolet Corvette Gasser originally built by Rick Lasner and updated with period-correct parts by hot rod legend Kenny Davis.

1958 CORVETTE GASSERThe PartsThis ride has been modified with:

01. Restored 4-Speed Manual Transmission

02. Fuel Injection w/ Magnesium Intake Manifold

03. Vintage Vertex Magneto Distributor

04. Vintage Pie Crust Racing Slicks Tires

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2015 Harley-DavidsonRoad Glide SpecialPorsche Taylor is the founder of @blackgirlsride, a club for American women who live to ride. She is a free spirit and an outgoing representative of the growing Black motorcycle enthusiast community. Partnering with Porsche is Patrice “Foxy” Johnson, the President of the North Carolina Black Girls Ride chapter. Both see motorcycles as a way to build communities and experience new adventures. They turn to eBay Motors for parts and accessories that help them customize their bikes and upgrade the driving experience.

@BLACKGIRLSRIDEPorsche Taylor & Patrice JohnsonPorsche Taylor is the founder of @blackgirlsride, a club for American women who live to ride. She is a free spirit and an outgoing representative of the growing Black motorcycle enthusiast community. Partnering with Porsche is Patrice “Foxy” Johnson, the President of the North Carolina Black Girls Ride chapter. Both see motorcycles as a way to build communities and experience new adventures. They turn to eBay Motors for parts and accessories that help them customize their bikes and upgrade the driving experience.

10/7-8 Rogers ARBikes, Blues & BBQWe visited Rogers, AR for Bikes, Blues, and BBQ, the world's largest charity motorcycle rally. Nestled among the Ozark Mountains, riders come from multiple states on Harleys, Indians, Triumphs, and many more to connect as a community while supporting local non-profits. We unveiled a pair of custom-built bikes in partnership with Porsche Taylor of @BlackGirlsRide and Foxy of @FoxyProCGM.

2015 HARLEY-DAVIDSON ROAD GLIDE SPECIAL & 2021 INDIAN CHALLENGER DARKHORSEThe PartsThe Harley-Davidson has been modified with:

01. Full Bike RGB LED Light Kit
02. Crash Bar LED Turn Signal Lights
03. Floorboard Inserts
04. Foot Pegs
05. 6-Speaker Sound System

The Indian Challenger Darkhourse has been modiifed with:

01. Quick-Release Trunk Kit
02. Dual-Speaker Saddlebag Sound System
03. Wakeboard Tower Speaker Pods

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1969Ford F-100Award-winning SEMA builder Mike Satterfield transformed this vintage Ford F-100 into a Texas-inspired ranch truck, ready to pull any horse trailer in style. Mike customized inside and out with more than 15 parts and accessories - all found on the eBay Motors marketplace. The interior features unique touches like a cowhide upholstered bench seat, retro Bluetooth stereo, and cowboy hat holder. The exterior features a classic Hickory bed, front-mounted bullhorns, and was hand-painted by artist Sean Starr of Starr Studios in Calvert, Texas.

This custom build is available for auction.

@thegentlemanracerMike SatterfieldMike is a car guy with a life resume that reads like a bucket list. He’s owned over a hundred cars, built and exhibited vehicles at SEMA, started a clothing line, traveled the world on his own timeline, and once rode a 250cc motorcycle across America. He is also currently president of the Texas Motor Press Association. His “Ranch Relic” truck is an homage to classic farm trucks like the ones he grew up with on his parent’s farm.

10/16 Bryan TXTTTPA Tractor PullWe stopped in Texas, where everything is bigger, including the rigs. A fan favorite among truck enthusiasts, tractor pull competitions feature modified tractors with insane towing power to drag a weighted sled across a course. Here we unveiled our sixth custom built ride, a 1969 Ford F-100 created in partnership with award-winning SEMA builder Mike Satterfield of @TheGentlemanRacer. Inspired by classic ranch trucks, it has been hand painted by artist Sean Starr of Starr Studios in Calvert, Texas.

1969 FORD F-100The PartsThis ride has been modified with:

01. Vintage Standard Cab Pickup Seat

02. Vintage Ford F-100 Dash Pad

03. 1968-1972 Era Retro Bluetooth Stereo

04. Mounted Steer Horns

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10/23 Wichita KSMidwest Super ShowWe pulled into Wichita for one of the most tricked-out shows in the US. The Midwest Supershow is known around the country for its collection of classic lowriders and bikes - and even featured a hydraulics hopping contest. All told, the show boasted a collection of over 300+ exotic and luxury cars, most of which didn't look anything like when they rolled off the assembly line. We unloaded our collection of rides and met with thousands of attendees who explored the builds.

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1987Jeep Wrangler YJThis Jeep Wrangler YJ was custom built by Ian Johnson to traverse difficult terrain, such as the rock-crawling courses featured at nationwide Jeep Jamboree events. For his “Shop Truck,” Ian turned to eBay Motors for parts and accessories commonly associated with rock crawlers, such as a transfer case, mechanical differential, custom exhaust kit, and all-terrain tires.

@ianfrombigtiregarageIan JohnsonIan has had a lot of jobs over the years, but all have had something to do with vehicles. He is an accomplished off-road vehicle designer, builder, and owner of the Big Tire Garage, in Mount Pleasant, TN. Ian is also known throughout the off-roading community as the former host of Big Tire Garage for MotorTrend and for his frequent appearances on Monster Garage.

10/28 Moab UTJeep Jamboree 24We rode into beautiful Moab, located between Arches and Canyonlands National Parks, for the 24th annual Jeep Jamboree. Enthusiasts with purpose-built Jeeps traverse some of the most challenging 4×4 terrains in the world. To get in on the fun, we unveiled our seventh custom built ride, a 1987 Jeep Wrangler YJ created in partnership with Ian Johnson of @IanFromBigTireGarage.

1987 JEEP WRANGLER YJThe PartsThis ride has been modified with:

01. Transfer Case

02. 14 Bolt Axle Truss Trail Version

03. Locking Differential

04. Mandrel Exhaust Kit

05. All-Terrain Tires - LT285/75R17

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2010Dodge Challenger R/TThis Dodge Challenger R/T is built to punch above its weight at the drag strip with the help of a Hellcat Redeye engine, which was dropped in along with Bilstein Shock Absorbers and Springs from eBay Motors to give it the power and stance to be a true quarter-mile monster. Coated in a copper chrome wrap, the combination of performance and style turns heads on and off the track.

This custom build is available for auction.

@christinarokiChristina RokChristina Roki is a Computer Science and Mechanical Engineering college student who doubles as an at-home mechanic with multiple builds under her belt and a massively popular Youtube channel. Her mission is to inspire other women in a male-dominated industry and create vehicle transformations that are affordable and relatable to her over 2.2 million followers across platforms.

11/1-4 Las Vegas NVSEMAWe set up shop at SEMA, the world’s largest aftermarket auto show and a destination for the country's top builders, parts suppliers, and industry pros. This year, the space was transformed into the eBay Motors Experience — an open-air snow globe of tire smoke, outrageous car builds, parts showcases, and 130,000 square feet of activities. In front of a packed house, we unveiled our eighth custom built ride, a 2010 Dodge Challenger R/T Drag Racer created in partnership with Christina Roki (@ChristinaRoki).

2010 DODGE CHALLENGER R/TThe PartsThis ride has been modified with:

01. Hellcat Redeye 6.2L Supercharged Engine

02. Hellcat Alternator

03. 1200 cc Hellcat Fuel Injectors

04. Bilstein Shock Absorber and Struts

05. Chrome Aluminum Copper Vinyl Wrap

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11/11 Payson AZMogollon Mountain UTV FestWe made our way to the Mogollon Mountain UTV Fest to explore Arizona's high desert. If you like off-roading, this is one of the best events in the country. Large UTV caravans, including side-by-sides, quads, and dirt bikes, headed out on guided trail rides. Riders drove through the largest Ponderosa Pine forest in the U.S. and up to the Mogollon Rim where they overlooked a 2,000 ft. drop. We unloaded the hauler and gave attendees an up close look at our collection of custom builds.

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11/13 SAN DIEGO CAJBA Coffee & CarsIn our second to last stop, we pulled into JBA Speed Shop in San Diego for 145TH JBA Coffee & Cars event. We unloaded our collection of rides and met with car lovers from throughout Southern California who explored the builds. Local owners brought their own rides and had a great time laying down some rubber with friends.

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11/17 Los Angeles CA'Parts of America' Tour FinaleThe tour ends in Los Angeles, steps from the 115th annual LA Auto Show. Our team of builders joined us from garages around the country to share their creations and speak to the diversity of American automotive culture. Their projects and thousands daily are brought to life thanks to parts and accessories from eBay Motors.

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