eBay unveils the three classic restoration projects that will take part in eBay Car Challenge 2017.
Following a successful inaugural year in 2016, the online marketplace reveals that this yea
r the challenge will feature a 1967 Alfa Romeo Duetto, a 1974 VW Camper Van and 1964 Series 2a Land Rover. All three vehicles will be transformed over the next three months using parts and accessories from eBay.
With nearly two thousand entries, competition was fierce, demonstrating that the UK really is a nation of budding amateur restorers. Entries came from across the country, including father and son teams, retirees wanting to breathe life into a family heirloom, engaged couples hoping to restore a car for their wedding day and students eager to take on their first ever restoration project.
Each of the three lucky restorers will now receive a budget of £4,000 and a deadline of the 10th July to make their restoration dreams become reality, with eBay tracking their journeys along the way.
Murray Lambell, director of retail car parts & accessories, eBay, says, “We’re thrilled to have had over double the amount of entries to this year’s eBay Car Challenge. The standard has been extremely high and our judging panel had an agonising decision when it came to selecting the top three. We’ve chosen an Alfa Romeo that needs a whole engine repair, a VW Camper that is being converted into a portable sounds system and a 1964 Land Rover in need of a complete body replacement. The extensive selection of parts and accessories that eBay offers has given these restorers the chance to make their dreams a reality. Even with the demanding task ahead we know our chosen three are up to the task”.
