Several standout new vehicle debuts are underway at the 2022 LA Auto Show, but the big blue rig you see above brings eight very different vehicles to the table. They are all part of Part of America tour, a months-long event from eBay Motors featuring a variety of custom cars (and motorbikes) using parts sourced from – you guessed it – eBay Motors.
It is the diversity in this collection that attracts us. It’s not often you’ll see the classic gas-engined Chevrolet Corvette C1 parked between Porsche 718 Caymans, rock-crawling Jeeps, and stripped-down Audi R8s. Also on tour, a snazzy second-generation Ford SVT F-150 Lightning, a classic Ford F-100, a copper-wrapped 2010 Dodge Challenger with a Hellcat swap, and a Harley-Davidson motorcycle outfitted with lights, a sound system, and enough glowing skulls. to be made Ghost Rider jealous.
The tour kicks off September 21 in southwest Michigan at the Gilmore Automobile Museum, showing up just in time for the night of the cruise. A dozen stops later – including visits to Renaissance Euro Fest, Tail of the Dragon, and SEMA to name a few – the rig heads for California. Various vehicles were exhibited at various stops, all of which were on eBay Part of America tour page. And with the tour finished, four vehicles were ready up for auction. Bidding closes on November 26.
“We met with makers, maintainers and restorers across the country who showed us what makes their regional car culture so special,” said eBay Motors GM Parts & Accessories Ron Jaiven. “This community is as unique as the vehicles we’ve picked up along the way, and it’s been great to see first-hand how these enthusiasts – professionals and hobbyists alike – have used our marketplace to support their deep-seated automotive passions.”
This isn’t the first time we’ve seen eBay Motors connect to the world of auto shows. Earlier this year, the company showcased several projects from prominent YouTubers and celebrities at the New York Auto Parts show, running concurrently with the 2022 New York Auto Show. Among them were the Chrysler Pacifica swapped for Tavarish’s Hellcat, the Toyota Prius swapped for Honda by Amelia Hartford, and Sydney Sweeney’s classic Bronco restoration, among others.
