Full Repaint – The Surgery – Classic Car Restoration Wellington

Restored Motorcycle Fuel Tank

The Surgery — Mon, 29 Sep 2025 01:17:06 +0000

This fully restored 1923 Triumph Motorcycle petrol and oil tank has been an exciting one for the team. Lots of little challenges and details from a hundred years of use and repairs, now back in line with the owner’s instructions and a new Triumph logo. We can’t wait to see it once it’s been installed.

1979 Pontiac Trans Am Firebird

The Surgery — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 02:05:00 +0000

A behind the scenes look at what’s involved in archiving that perfect mirror finish paint job on a 1979 Pontiac Trans Am Firebird. Flatting the body, treating small areas to ensure the paint is smooth and the reflection, once polished flows over it, just like glass

Ferrari F430 – Wing Mirror Repaint

The Surgery — Wed, 03 Sep 2025 03:00:00 +0000

Very cool Ferrari F430 in with us. For some reason, a previous owner painted them black, which just doesn’t look right. So we’re getting the wing mirrors off the car to be fully repainted, back to match the factory body colour.

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

1972 Triumph TR6

The Surgery — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 22:30:00 +0000

1972 Triumph TR6 body, fully painted and undersealed, ready to start its reassembly journey. It’s going to look so good when it’s all back together.

VW Beetle Restoration

The Surgery — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 21:20:33 +0000

This beautiful restored VW Beetle has had the rut removed and has been painted in a pearl White that pops in the sun. It’s going into our storage facility for a short time, and then ready for the final stages of work. And getting it back on the road.

Holden CV8 in Devil Yellow

The Surgery — Fri, 13 Jun 2025 22:10:00 +0000

A 2002 Holden CV8, fully repainted in factory Devil Yellow, wheels refurbished, upholstery repairs and finished off with a CarPro CQuartz Professional Ceramics Paint Protection coating. Stunning colour, just pops in the morning sun.

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.

John Wick, 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1

The Surgery — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 03:30:00 +0000

1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1, restored to reflect the John Wick Movie Mustang. She is a showstopper, the gloss of the paint is stunning. The excited owner is glad to be back behind the wheel once again.

John Wick Movie Mustang

The Surgery — Sun, 13 Apr 2025 22:15:00 +0000

An exciting car that’s almost ready to leave the workshops, it looks amazing. Can’t wait to see it on the road.

Wet Sanding and Polishing Paint

The Surgery — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 02:30:00 +0000

Not bad for the first polishing pass after sanding with 3000 and 1500. Can’t wait to see the finished results

Wellington’s home for classic cars

The Surgery — Tue, 25 Mar 2025 06:30:28 +0000

The Surgery is Wellington’s home for classic cars. As there is always something for everyone at the workshop. Which one of these beauties would you fancy?

1975 Mitsubishi GTO

The Surgery — Fri, 21 Mar 2025 05:20:00 +0000

Another one to leave this week is this ground up bare metal restoration of this stunning 1975 Mitsubishi GTO. It’s off to get all new running gear, and it’s refurbished engine installed. Before it comes back to us for the finishing touches.

VW Kombi Repaint

The Surgery — Thu, 12 Dec 2024 21:38:00 +0000

This fully repaired bright and happy bay window VW Kombi is ready for some family camper over the summer holidays