--- title: "Custom 1973 Barracuda Lando Norris Drove to Austin F1 Race Is Up for Grabs on eBay" date: "2024-11-22" modified: "2024-11-22" authors: - name: "Jerry Perez" job_title: "Deputy Editor" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/jerry-perez" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/custom-1973-barracuda-lando-norris-drove-to-austin-f1-race-is-up-for-grabs-on-ebay" categories: - "F1" - "News" - "Racing" --- # Custom 1973 Barracuda Lando Norris Drove to Austin F1 Race Is Up for Grabs on eBay ![]() *\eBay\* Remember that [custom 1973 Plymouth Barracuda Lando Norris drove]() to the United States [Formula 1]() Grand Prix last month? Y'know, the one outfitted with modern goodies, wrapped in Papaya Orange, and signed by the [McLaren]() driver? Well, it's now up for grabs on [eBay](), and its proceeds will go to charity. The muscle car is the culmination of the eBay x McLaren F1 partnership, given that the online auction giant is one of the F1 team's major sponsors. For the Austin round, the two came together to transform a "near-stock" Barracuda into a car worthy of an F1 championship contender. As awesome as old-school muscle cars are, the car required some updating. ![Lando Norris, McLaren F1 Team]() **eBay** With input from McLaren, eBay Motors flexed its "Guaranteed Fit" tool to find the appropriate parts for the build. For starters, the stock car was silver, so it had to be wrapped to the team's hue. Then, it got a round of exterior updates, like period-appropriate wheels and tires, updated headlights, tail lights, and side markers, a cool classic wood steering wheel, and a serious detail. The improvements weren't just skin deep, as the Plymouth also received a coilover conversion on all four wheels, forged front and rear disc brakes, and—to help Lando feel a bit more snug while traversing the Texas hill country—racing-style bucket seats. New performance headers and an exhaust system were also installed, making what was an already loud-looking package even louder. ![]() ![]() *JACK BEAL* ![]() ![]() ![]() The Barracuda's only standalone modifications you can't buy on eBay are Lando's signature on the dash, and the fact that this car was personally driven by him during the Austin weekend. So, those will definitely be a talking point wherever you drive the papaya beauty. If you're interested in bringing this home, you can check out the [online listing](), which at the time of writing sits at $70,200 with two days left. More importantly, perhaps, all proceeds go to the [Society of Women Engineers]() charity. If you happen to be in Vegas for the F1 race, you can see the car in person at the Virgin Curio Hotel—and you can also say hello to me if ya want. Happy Bidding. ![]() **eBay** *Got a tip? Email us at tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Jerry is responsible for upholding The Drive's ethos as an audience-first, enthusiast-driven car blog that serves up industry-leading news, reviews, culture, and motorsport coverage. Overseeing a staff of writers and editors from his home base in Indianapolis, he helps curate the site's daily rundown, as well as its medium- and long-term content strategies. Jerry joined The Drive in 2018 as a writer and worked as news editor and managing editor before becoming the deputy in 2023. As a lifelong car enthusiast and racing fan, Jerry believes that all cars are cool, but the people behind the machines are even cooler. This belief often gives The Drive a slightly different focus from most other car sites, where we explore the humanity behind the machines. When he's not obsessing over the day's biggest stories or hanging out at a race track, Jerry can be found behind the wheel of a car, most likely sharing a laugh with his teenage son or daughter. ### Author social links [Instagram]()