Mechanical – The Surgery – Classic Car Restoration Wellington

1963 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray

The Surgery — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 01:00:00 +0000

A beautiful 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray in the workshop today, getting some small modifications and adjustments to it. Making it ready for an upcoming road trip.

1980 Alfa Romeo Spider

The Surgery — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 00:40:00 +0000

1980 Alfa Spider, in for boot release issues. New boot release wire installed, all working like new.

Ford F100 – Mechanical Repairs

The Surgery — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 00:15:00 +0000

Ford F100 on a road trip from the South, needed an emergency rear-wheel bearing fitted so they could get back on the road heading North. Job done, and they are on their way again. Safe driving

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.

Detailing – Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec II

The Surgery — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 02:30:00 +0000

The Japanese legend, Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec II gets the full service at the workshop. Painting a new carbon bonnet, full body sand and paint correction. Custom running gear modifications, and ceramic coating. Just look at that glass finish

1982 Mercedes-Benz 280 SLC

The Surgery — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 02:00:00 +0000

A true German classic, the 1982 Mercedes-Benz 280 SLC, in for some mechanical, heater and electrical work.

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

V12 BMW 750i

The Surgery — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 01:30:00 +0000

A rare 1989 V12 BMW 750i in with us to get some electrical and mechanical, and the old bushes in the window regulators on the passenger door too.

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.

Electrifying GMC DeLorean

The Surgery — Tue, 08 Jul 2025 22:00:00 +0000

GMC DeLorean is having its combustion engine removed for the last time, as we prep it for its new electric heart conversion.

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.

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.

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