As classic car restoration booms-a $30 billion industry in the U.S.alone-the sourcing of increasingly rare parts presents a notable challenge for enthusiasts and professionals. Chinese manufacturer Juncheng is meeting that challenge with a novel approach: 3D-scanning and replicating body panels for iconic vehicles like the Ford Bronco and Land Rover Defender. Operating from three large facilities in Jiangsu Province, the company is rapidly expanding its reach into international markets, signaling a shift in the global automotive aftermarket.
Juncheng operates three production facilities spanning 48 hectares in Jiangsu Province.
Courtesy | Currently replicating models of older vehicles.
Chinese manufacturer Juncheng is producing 3D-scanned body panels for classic vehicles, including the Ford Bronco from the 1960s and 70s, and Land Rover Defenders from the 1980s and 90s. The company is capitalizing on a market for replacement parts for these iconic vehicles, where original components are increasingly scarce and command high prices.
Juncheng’s three production plants, located in Jiangsu Province, manufacture the parts, which are then distributed to over 90 countries via Alibaba and the company’s own website. This strategy allows the company to reach a global audience of automotive enthusiasts and restoration specialists.
Juncheng’s CEO, Bruce Guo, is actively pursuing expansion into the United States and European markets. The company has increased its presence at automotive trade shows, recently exhibiting at a Land Rover enthusiast event in the United Kingdom and the Frankfurt Auto Show in Germany. Juncheng also showcased its newly formed body panels and components at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, within the international pavilion.
“Although the majority of SEMA members are U.S. companies, the automotive aftermarket is a global market where competition is valued and a variety of options benefits car enthusiasts,” explained Eric Snyder, Sema’s Senior Director for Federal Affairs. This highlights the growing internationalization of the automotive aftermarket industry.
“Many international manufacturers and distributors of modifications have shown great interest in cooperating with Juncheng’s products,” a statement on the company’s website reveals, “and have held extensive conversations about the technical details of specific products, the possibility of cooperation with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), and matters related to marketing agencies.”
