We look back at the incredible presence of eBay at Japfest 2024 and their amazing eBay Garage.
The eBay Garage: A Showstopper at Japfest 2024
If you’re a Japanese car fan, then there was only one place to be on Sunday, 7 April 2024. Record numbers of car enthusiasts descended on Silverstone for Japfest 2024! And one of the highlights of the event was the incredible presence of eBay. As headline partners for Japfest 2024, eBay truly brought their A-game with the amazing eBay Garage.
Display Cars That Stole the Show
First things first, let’s talk about the display cars that stole the show.
Japspeed’s Toyota GT86 drift car was an absolute beast on the track during Japfest’s live drifting demos but when it wasn’t burning rubber on track it was wowing the crowds at the eBay Garage.
Fast Car TV’s Honda Civic Type R was another showstopper. You may have read about our Civic Type R FN2 we built using parts bought from eBay, and at Japfest 2024 you could see it up close in all its glory in the eBay Garage.
Dan Squire’s Nissan 350z ‘Fairlady’ impressed with its air suspension and custom-order SSR wheels. Dan has sourced many of the performance upgrades for his z33 from eBay, including the Brembo front brakes, Luisi steering wheel, anodised wheel nuts, carbon air intake, and the rear diffuser and spoiler too. And he’s not stopping there, with plans to add a race car-style livery and big wing to come soon.
Derrick Charles’ Subaru Impreza STi was another stunner in the eBay Garage. Clad in colour-coded lightweight carbon fibre, this ‘Blobeye’ was something of a sleeper. Underneath, substantial engine upgrades, big brakes, Airlift Performance suspension, poly bushes and a host of other trick bits give this STi some real bite. Inside, a half roll cage, rear seat delete and Corbeau seats show its function-over-form ethos.
Dan Hancox’s Nissan 350z was inspired by Toyko Drift and has wanted to build his own vision of a modified 350z ever since. With parts sourced from the UK, USA and Japan – through various eBay shops, naturally – he has created something truly unique that the crowds at the eBay Garage appreciated at Japfest 2024.
Interactive Games and Discount Offers
It wasn’t just the display cars that had everyone in awe. The eBay Garage included interactive games that allowed you to win free eBay merchandise. Who doesn’t love some free swag, right? And if that wasn’t enough, there was a dedicated Japspeed screen linked to the Japspeed eBay Shop. What did this mean for attendees? Well, you received an automatic 10% discount on anything purchased from the shop on the day! Now, that’s a deal you wouldn’t want to miss.
eBay Assured Fit: Find Parts That Fit, Or Your Money Back
A popular feature at eBay Garage was the big screen order points. These interactive screens demonstrated eBay’s parts finder function. All you have to do is simply enter your car’s reg number and the feature would bring up a huge selection of parts that fit your vehicle. The best part is that you’re covered by eBay Assured Fit, so if the parts don’t fit you can return them for free within 30 days.
A Huge Selection of High-Quality Parts and Accessories
Now, you might be wondering how eBay managed to bring all of this awesomeness to Japfest 2024. Well, as a leading online marketplace, eBay offers an unparalleled selection of parts and accessories. They have everything from essential components like spark plugs, oil filters, and batteries to performance upgrades to all areas of car tuning. It doesn’t matter if your looking to sort your chassis with new suspension mods, performance tyres, and brake upgrades, or looking to put your own stamp on things with interior customisation or bodywork styling changes. Or, if you’re searching for more power and looking at performance engine components such as pistons, camshafts and turbochargers. You’ll find the lot, plus loads more, on eBay.
Coming Up – German Car Festival and Classic Japfest
Before wrapping up, we want to give you a heads up about another event that you won’t want to miss. German Car Festival and Classic Japfest are taking place at Goodwood on 5/6 October 2024, and eBay is once again sponsoring this incredible celebration of German and Japanese automotive excellence. Trust us, if you’re a car enthusiast, these are events you won’t want to miss – book your tickets today!
eBay truly made their mark at Japfest 2024 with the eBay Garage, and we hope to see a similarly stunning presence at future shows and events. From the amazing display cars to the interactive games and discount offers, they left everyone wanting more. And with their vast selection of parts and accessories, eBay is the go-to destination for all your car modification needs. .
Visit eBay now to find the perfect parts and accessories for your car.
