A Jaguar E-Type bonnet has taken the crown as the most expensive car part sold on eBay UK in 2025, fetching a staggering £18,564 and highlighting the booming market for high-value independent restoration and repair.
The aluminium body panel for the British classic beat out the competition to top the annual “rich list” of parts, surpassing 2024’s winner – an Audi R8 V10 engine – by nearly £2,000.
While the E-Type bonnet grabbed the headlines, the second most expensive item tells a more practical industry story.
A complete front-end for a Ford Transit Custom sold for £17,180, narrowly beating a BMW M5 V8 engine to the silver medal.
This suggests a significant trend in high-value commercial vehicle repair, where sourcing a complete “front cut” for a crash repair is increasingly viable via online marketplaces, likely saving a van that would otherwise be a total loss.
The 2025 list confirms that the demand for replacement powertrains is stronger than ever.
Abir Tewari, UK Director Commercial Operations Parts & Accessories at eBay, said: “Last year demonstrated the unique, eclectic and interesting vehicle parts and accessories available on eBay.
“While premium powertrains remained in high demand, vintage bodywork for a Jaguar E-Type, a motoring icon, claimed the top spot.
“The top 10 products continue to show that eBay is a one-stop-shop for all UK motorists, from DIY essentials like windscreen wipers and floor mats, to complete powertrains and bodywork for some of the most iconic cars on the road.”
| Rank | Make / Model | Part | Price Paid |
| 1 | Jaguar E-Type | Original Aluminium Bonnet | £18,564 |
| 2 | Ford Transit Custom | Complete Front End | £17,180 |
| 3 | BMW M5 | 4.4-litre V8 Engine | £17,048 |
| 4 | Ferrari 612 Scaglietti | 5.7-litre V12 Engine | £14,851 |
| 5 | Audi RSQ8 | Ceramic Disc Brake Set | £13,592 |
| 6 | Toyota Landcruiser | 4.5-litre Diesel Engine | £13,112 |
| 7 | Porsche 911 (992.1) | Targa 4S Heritage Engine | £12,995 |
| 8 | Range Rover Vogue | 4.4-litre V8 Engine | £12,487 |
| 9 | Audi RS6 / RS7 (2020) | 4.0-litre V8 Engine | £12,483 |
| 10 | Audi RS6 (2011) | 4.0-litre V8 Engine | £12,407 |
