You Can Own McLaren’s Papaya Orange Barracuda

Final month McLaren and eBay Motors teamed as much as give a 1973 Plymouth Barracuda some Components 1 aptitude for the US Grand Prix in Texas. Used as a advertising and marketing software to assist driver Lando Norris arrive on the observe for race weekend, the classic muscle automotive remained on show in Austin on the Circuit of the Americas in the course of the occasion. Now, only one month later, it’s up on the market.

The Papaya Orange-wrapped coupe is now up for auction on—you guessed it—eBay Motors. In accordance with the itemizing’s description, the automotive was pushed by Lando Norris, and has his signature on the dashboard. There’s no sale value estimate listed, however one hundred pc of the proceeds will go to the Society of Ladies Engineers. 

This Barracuda was put collectively by the crew at Alex Taylor Racing, who used components components from eBay Motors. It began nearly bone-stock, and comes powered by a 340 cubic-inch V-8 sending energy to the rear wheels by way of an computerized transmission. Upgrades to the drivetrain are restricted to a set of ceramic-coated headers and a brand new exhaust.

Beneath the automotive you’ll discover coilovers from Mopar, a Wilwood brake improve package, and a set of candy American Racing Torq Thrust D wheels wrapped in Cobra Radial T/A GT tires. Cabin enhancements encompass a beautiful Momo wooden steering wheel, a set of contemporary entrance seats, and new carpeting. Different upgrades embrace new Holley LED headlights and a group of latest exterior lenses. And, after all, there’s the 3M Papaya orange wrap. The automotive is painted silver beneath, for these questioning.

Barracudas of this classic in good situation often promote within the mid-$40,000 vary. Contemplating the entire upgrades and Lando’s signature, we suspect this one may go for a bit extra. In case you’re out there, we propose bidding quickly. The public sale is ready to finish on Sunday at 8 p.m. jap time.