NZ Compliance – The Surgery – Classic Car Restoration Wellington

1966 ford Thunderbird – Entry Compliance

The Surgery — Tue, 07 Oct 2025 23:59:41 +0000

Collection of a 1966 Ford Thunderbird that’s been imported to the country. In the workshop for rust repairs for entry compliance.

ID Buzz & KEV The EV Kombi

The Surgery — Fri, 08 Aug 2025 22:30:00 +0000

With the launch of Volkswagens new ID buzz featured in this month’s New Zealand AutoCar magazine. Kev, the Kombi, was also featured right beside it. This 1966 classic was brought back to life by our team at The Surgery and converted to electric in an old meets new tribute to a true icon

1960 MG MGA , NZ Compliance

The Surgery — Mon, 04 Aug 2025 22:00:00 +0000

A 1960 MG MGA was collected and brought back to our workshop to begin its entry compliance process after being stored in NZ for many years.

Defender clutch replacement

The Surgery — Tue, 22 Jul 2025 03:05:00 +0000

A clutch replacement in an early Land Rover Defender is not for the faint-hearted, as our mechanic team is just about to separate the gearbox from the engine via the main cabin.

DMC DeLorean Dakar Edition

The Surgery — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 08:40:00 +0000

Looks like we are building a Dakar version of the DMC DeLorean. It’s kinda cool too

Mini Countryman Woody

The Surgery — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 21:30:00 +0000

1965 Mini Countryman Woody, being collected in our low loading enclosed trailer for safe transport, on its way back to the workshop for some TLC

1972 Mazda RX2 Capella Restoration

The Surgery — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 05:30:00 +0000

1972 Mazda RX2 Capella, starting its journey for a full restoration after 20+ years in storage in our clients garage

1968 Triumph Spitfire

The Surgery — Tue, 08 Jul 2025 04:00:00 +0000

1968 Triumph Spitfire checking into the workshop, requiring engine work, compliance and more, so the client can get their car back on the road again.

1968 Triumph Spitfire

The Surgery — Wed, 02 Jul 2025 22:23:00 +0000

We collected this bright red but tired 1968 Triumph Spitfire, transporting it back to the workshop, the team will be getting it roadworthy again, NZ certification, and anything else the owners want so they can get this weekend sports car back on the road.

Best 4×4’s by far !

The Surgery — Tue, 10 Jun 2025 04:30:00 +0000

What’s your preferred flavour, Land Rover Defender or Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40

Wide Range of Classics at the Workshop

The Surgery — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 04:15:00 +0000

Never a dull moment at The Surgery, such a great variety of cars at the workshop today.

Ford Thunderbird or VW Baja Beetle

The Surgery — Wed, 14 May 2025 03:00:00 +0000

Both red, but very extremely different. What’s your pickup, casual cruising Sunday with the Ford Thunderbird or wild weekend VW Baja Beetle

VW Beetle Baja Buggy

The Surgery — Mon, 12 May 2025 07:30:00 +0000

A very cool VW Beetle Baja buggy just off the boat and heading for compliance inspection.

1966 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray

The Surgery — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 21:45:00 +0000

What a stunning car, just collected in Auckland, fresh import from the USA. Our client knew the type of car he wanted, we helped him identify which cars he should consider and or avoid, and assisted with purchasing and shipping to New Zealand. Now our team will take it through the NZ compliance process and look to any restoration or modifications our client would like carried out before collection