eBay Motors' "On the Road" Tour Culminates at SEMA with a One-of-a-Kind 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback Charity Auction

SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 23, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading up to National Diabetes Month in November, eBay Motors opens bidding today on a modern rebuild of a classic 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback. All proceeds from the sale will benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) through eBay for Charity.

The starting bid price is $1,967, and all bidders must pre-qualify at ebay.com/motorsontheroad. The charity auction starts today at 1:10 p.m. PT and runs through November 2 at 1:10 p.m. PT. To celebrate the final sale, a countdown will take place at the Ford Out Front area at SEMA (3150 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, NV). Attendees can also tune in via eBay's Facebook Live at 2:00 p.m. PT on November 2.   

"We're thrilled to auction this one-of-a-kind 1967 Mustang for charity, giving auto enthusiasts a chance to acquire a very cool custom ride, while giving back and supporting this worthy cause," said Todd Madeiros, Vice President of eBay Motors. "We sell three parts or accessories every second on eBay Motors. This restomod is a great example of how our extensive inventory can make any vision a reality. Seeing the project end with a charitable auction with all proceeds going to JDRF - in partnership with Ford Motor Company - is the perfect conclusion to our 'On the Road' tour and an important recognition of National Diabetes Month."

Beginning in May, eBay partnered with TV host and racing analyst Rutledge Wood, automotive artist K.C. Mathieu, and gearhead Mike Finnegan of YouTube's Roadkill to transform the 1967 Mustang, using parts and accessories sourced from eBay Motors. After teasing the progress all summer long, the team will display the finished Mustang – nicknamed "Red, White and Rowdy" and boasting more than $140,000 in upgrades – at its final 'On the Road' appearance at SEMA (Oct. 31 – Nov. 3).

"We couldn't imagine a better way to reveal this labor of love than by unveiling it at SEMA," said Rutledge Wood. "The commitment and expertise it took to fully rebuild this car from the ground up won't be lost on the crowd. This months-long project showed just how powerful of a resource eBay Motors is. It's truly a one-stop shop for anything auto."

More information on the car listing can be found at ebay.com/motorsontheroad. Fans can look back on the Mustang's evolution on the eBay Motors blog, which includes behind-the-scenes footage and updates from the restomod's "On the Road" team.

About eBay Motors
eBay Motors (www.ebay.com/motors), a part of eBay (Nasdaq: EBAY), one of the world's largest marketplaces for buying and selling all things automotive. The site offers everyday cars for everyday drivers, as well as collector cars, motorcycles, auto parts and accessories.

About eBay for Charity
eBay for Charity is a platform that enables members of the eBay community to donate to causes in the U.S. and abroad. Sellers can donate anywhere between 10-100 percent of the proceeds and buyers can add a donation to their purchase during checkout. To date, more than $725 million dollars have been raised on eBay for Charity. For more information, visit www.ebay.com/charityshop.

About JDRF
JDRF is the leading global organization funding type 1 diabetes (T1D) research. Our mission is to accelerate life-changing breakthroughs to cure, prevent and treat T1D and its complications. To accomplish this, JDRF has invested more than $2 billion in research funding since our inception. We are an organization built on a grassroots model of people connecting in their local communities, collaborating regionally for efficiency and broader fundraising impact, and uniting on a national stage to pool resources, passion, and energy. We collaborate with academic institutions, policymakers, and corporate and industry partners to develop and deliver a pipeline of innovative therapies to people living with T1D. Our staff and volunteers throughout the United States and our six international affiliates are dedicated to advocacy, community engagement and our vision of a world without T1D. For more information, please visit jdrf.org or follow us on Twitter: @JDRF

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