Rust Prevention – 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.

1966 Ford Mustang in New Zealand Classic Car

The Surgery — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 00:30:00 +0000

So cool to see Gordie’s beautiful 1966 Ford Mustang that we worked on featured in the latest New Zealand Classic Car Magazine.

Ford Mustang – Racing Stripes

The Surgery — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 03:50:00 +0000

We are installing a full set of race strips on this Ford Mustang. After having the bonnet repainted after rust repairs and the entire vehicle getting polished and detailing. It’s looking so good, can’t wait to have it finished

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.

Ford Ranger Sign Writing Removal & Detailing

The Surgery — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 01:11:00 +0000

2017 Ford Ranger, sign writing removed, polished and detailed and ready for trade in.

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.

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.

1955 Bentley S1, 70 Years Young

The Surgery — Thu, 26 Jun 2025 23:52:32 +0000

The classic old-school style of this 1955 Bentley S1 is hard to beat. In the workshop for general maintenance and servicing. Drives like a dream, and for a 70-year-old car, it’s a testament to the brand.

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.

1990 Porsche Carrera C2

The Surgery — Thu, 05 Jun 2025 21:40:00 +0000

1990 Porsche Carrera C2 in for mechanical work, new tappet covers and to replace perished hoses. Ready to be back on the road for the weekend

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.

CorrosionX Protecting Wellington Airport

The Surgery — Thu, 01 May 2025 20:06:36 +0000

A 26 tons aviation fuel tanker in with us getting surface rust removed from its chassis and a protective coating of CorrosionX. Which will help it withstand one of the harshest and exposed areas in the region, at Wellington Airport

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.