Does a 17-year-old hot hatch really have what it takes to take on its £55k modern-day equivalent? It will when we’re done with it. Hopefully...

We’re working with eBay to challenge ourselves to build a track car, only using parts and accessories from eBay. It has to be faster than a contemporary hot hatch around a racetrack and we can’t spend any more than £10,000 – including the car. The best bit? You can win the car once we’ve finished the build.

This is a first for PistonHeads, everyone. Welcome to PH Project Car.

This video is presented in partnership with eBay. Shop for motoring parts and accessories here - https://www.ebay.co.uk/b/Motors/bn_70...

Enter the competition to win our car here: https://link.pistonheads.com/join/63g...

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PH Project Car Part 4:    • How to drive fast on track (with your...  
PH Project Car Pt.5 -    • How much faster is our VW Golf GTI Mk...  

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