レストアベース

noun

fixer-upper; as-is item; restoration base

Wasei-eigo from 'restore base'. Refers to a used item, especially a car or motorcycle, sold in its current condition as a project for restoration. Common in online auctions and classifieds.

wasei-eigo (Japanese-coined English), from restore base

• このバイクはレストアベースとして出しゅっ品ぴんされています。

  This motorcycle is listed as a fixer-upper.

• レストアベースの車くるまを安やすく手てに入いれた。

  I got a cheap car that needs restoration.