The custom 1973 Barracuda Lando Norris drove to F1 US Grand Prix has appeared on eBay

  • The custom 1973 Plymouth Barracuda has been sold on eBay
  • The signature of F1 superstar Lando Norris is imprinted on the dashboard
  • All proceeds were donated to the Society of Women Engineers

Published on Nov 25, 2024 at 7:16 PM (UTC+4)
by Jack Marsh

Last updated on Nov 26, 2024 at 12:07 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by Kate Bain

The papaya-hued custom 1973 Plymouth Barracuda – crafted for Formula 1 prodigy Lando Norris – has appeared on eBay.

Norris is currently the second-best driver in Formula 1, behind only Max Verstappen – who got his hands on a fifth World Championship trophy this weekend – but Norris’ McLaren team currently tops the Constructors Championship.

Last month, the F1 superstar rock-and-rolled up to the United States Grand Prix in Austin behind the wheel of a stunning papaya 1973 Barracuda.

Now though, this very custom classic has been found on eBay, hand-signed by Norris himself.

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The Lando Norris custom 1973 Plymouth Barracuda sells on eBay

Norris blew fans away last month as he got behind the wheel of a McLaren-coloured custom 1973 Barracuda.

The Chrysler coupe was built in collaboration with McLaren sponsor eBay Motors and consisted of parts bought exclusively from the trading platform.

It was an appropriate entrance for the three-time Grand Prix winner, who had finished in first position in Singapore the week prior.

Following the buzz of this zesty ‘Cuda, eagle-eyed fans spotted the car on eBay, where it sold for an impressive $70,200 on November 24.

The awesome and unique car had less than 12,000 miles on the clock and will arrive to winning bidder complete with the orange vinyl wrap and all of its upgrades, rather than its previous silver bodywork.

eBay raises $70,000 for charity with custom Lando Norris car

Unfortunately for any prospective buyers, the car has now sold on eBay. 

All proceeds from eBay’s marketing masterstroke have been donated to the Society of Women Engineers charity after making a final appearance at the recent F1 race.

McLaren themselves added ‘extensive’ upgrades to the Plymouth Barracuda.

With input from Norris, a decorative front and rear coilover suspension makeover was added alongside headers, bucket seats, and a classic wood steering wheel.

Performance-enhanced upgrades were also made, including the brakes, exhaust, and suspension.

Although all of the upgrades were bought, the only piece of design that money cannot replicate is the signature of Norris on the dashboard. 

Having followed the Formula 1 circuit from Austin to Las Vegas, the new owner will now be circling the streets of Sin City in a burnt orange coupe with more than a surprise underneath its hood.

Norris, on the other hand, hasn’t been able to keep up his momentum from before stepping into this car, and conceded his title charge to Verstappen last week.

Still, he can be rest assured that his own collection of supercars will soften the blow of his second-place finish.

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Jack Marsh is a journalist who started his media career after graduating with a degree in Journalism from the University of Chester. With five years of experience in gaming, and entertainment, he also has a passion for fantasy novels and sports.