THE most expensive parts and accessories sold on eBay in 2025, including high-end performance engines, vintage bodywork and premium brake sets, was a rare original aluminium Jaguar E-type bonnet, followed by a full Ford Transit Custom front end.

The instantly recognisable E-Type bonnet sold for £18,564 and surpassed the most expensive part sold on eBay in the UK in 2024 - an AudiR85.2-litreV10engine that sold for £16,567.

Second place in 2025 was more bodywork, a complete Ford Transit Custom front-end which sold for £17,180, followed by a complete BMW M5 4.4-litre V8 petrol engine at £17,048.

High-end engines made up seven of the top 10. A 5.7-litre V12 engine from a Ferrari 612 Scaglietti featured in fourth place (£14,851), with a remanufactured Toyota Landcruiser Amazon 4.5-litre diesel engine (£13,112), a Porsche 911 Targa 4S 3.0-litre engine (£12,995), a 4.4-litre Range Rover Vogue engine (£12,487), and two 4.0-litre engines for Audi RS6s (£12,483 and£12,407) completing an ensemble of engines.

While the engines powered their way through the top 10 most expensive parts, other interesting items also made the list, including a full set of ceramic disc brakes and calipers for an Audi RSQ8, selling for£13,592.

Other notable expensive items sitting outside of the top 10 were additional performance engines from high-end manufacturers - such as Mercedes-Benz AMG GT at £12,376 and Bentley (£11,757) - and other high-value listings for a huge Snap-On tool stations at £12,376.

Abir Tewari, UK director for commercial operations parts and accessories at eBay, said:"Last year demonstrated the unique, eclectic and interesting vehicle parts and accessories available on eBay. While premium powertrains remainedin 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."