Clubs – The Surgery – Classic Car Restoration Wellington https://www.thesurgery.co.nz The Surgery restore and repair classic and collectible cars Wed, 13 Aug 2025 21:42:44 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 Wellington Mustang Club, Workshop Tour https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/the-surgery/wellington-mustang-club-workshop-tour/ https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/the-surgery/wellington-mustang-club-workshop-tour/#respond Sat, 09 Aug 2025 09:30:00 +0000 https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/?p=7060 The weather wasn’t ideal, but that didn’t stop us opening the doors to the workshop for the local Ford Mustang and Corvette owner’s group. It was a great turnout, and everyone really enjoyed learning about what goes on behind our closed doors.

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1972 MG BGT https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/services/restoration/1972-mg-bgt/ https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/services/restoration/1972-mg-bgt/#respond Fri, 08 Aug 2025 01:20:00 +0000 https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/?p=7055 This 1972 MG BGT was restored by The Surgery over 20 years ago. Now passed on to his son in-law, who needed a couple of small WOF items addressed. All done, WOF and ready to get back on the road again, for hopefully another 20 years of happy motoring

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1960 MG MGA , NZ Compliance https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/services/restoration/1960-mg-mga-nz-compliance/ https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/services/restoration/1960-mg-mga-nz-compliance/#respond Mon, 04 Aug 2025 22:00:00 +0000 https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/?p=7046 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.

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Round 03 of the 2025 Surgery Sprints at Manfeild Circuit Chris Amon https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/motorsport/round-03-of-the-2025-surgery-sprints-at-manfeild-circuit-chris-amon/ https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/motorsport/round-03-of-the-2025-surgery-sprints-at-manfeild-circuit-chris-amon/#respond Sun, 27 Jul 2025 06:53:46 +0000 https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/?p=7012 What a great day we had for the third round of the 2025 Surgery Sprints. Great turnout with some new faces too and perfect track / weather conditions, great day had by all.

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The Surgery Sprints – Entry Level Motorsport https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/motorsport/the-surgery-sprints-entry-level-motorsport/ https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/motorsport/the-surgery-sprints-entry-level-motorsport/#respond Sun, 13 Jul 2025 19:30:00 +0000 https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/?p=6882 We have started a series of posts on DriveLife NZ to document what’s involved in getting into The Surgery Sprints, and the journey of our racecar build.

It’s a bit of a dummies guide to getting ready, which many of you don’t need. But If you know of anyone looking to join the event, but they don’t know what they need to do, or have overcomplicated it, please share it on.

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1972 Triumph TR6 https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/services/restoration/1972-triumph-tr6/ https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/services/restoration/1972-triumph-tr6/#respond Wed, 09 Jul 2025 22:30:00 +0000 https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/?p=6914 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.

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1968 Triumph Spitfire https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/manufacturers/triumph/1968-triumph-spitfire-2/ https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/manufacturers/triumph/1968-triumph-spitfire-2/#respond Tue, 08 Jul 2025 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/?p=6857 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.

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Round 02 of the 2025 Surgery Sprints at Manfeild Circuit Chris Amon https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/motorsport/round-02-of-the-2025-surgery-sprints-at-manfeild-circuit-chris-amon/ https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/motorsport/round-02-of-the-2025-surgery-sprints-at-manfeild-circuit-chris-amon/#respond Mon, 02 Jun 2025 06:37:07 +0000 https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/?p=6693 The second round of the 2025 Surgery Sprints was held yesterday at Manfeild Circuit, Chris Amon. The weather was great and so was the turnout , lots of new faces and cars, which is great to see.

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The Wellington Club Tour https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/the-surgery/the-wellington-club-tour/ https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/the-surgery/the-wellington-club-tour/#respond Tue, 06 May 2025 19:55:00 +0000 https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/?p=6628 Last night we hosted The Wellington Club, for a tour of our workshop. Showcasing the wide range of services we offer, restoration, detailing, electric conversions, vehicle servicing and WOF, vehicle transportation and storage. After the tour, the group finished up with a beautiful dinner at The Wellington Club. Here are just some of the vehicles displayed.

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Round 01 of the 2025 Surgery Sprints at Manfeild Circuit Chris Amon https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/motorsport/round-01-of-the-2025-surgery-sprints-at-manfeild-circuit-chris-amon/ https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/motorsport/round-01-of-the-2025-surgery-sprints-at-manfeild-circuit-chris-amon/#respond Sun, 04 May 2025 19:05:49 +0000 https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/?p=6395 The 2025 season of The Surgery Sprints at Manfeild Circuit Chris Amon, kicked off with a bang, great weather and turnout. Great day had by all.

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2024 MG Classic at Manfeild Circuit Chris Amon https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/motorsport/2024-mg-classic-at-manfeild-circuit-chris-amon/ https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/motorsport/2024-mg-classic-at-manfeild-circuit-chris-amon/#respond Sat, 09 Nov 2024 08:30:00 +0000 https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/?p=6116 Just a taste of what’s to see at the 2024 MG Classic at Manfeild Circuit Chris Amon this weekend. Proudly sponsored by The Surgery

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Jaguar Owners Club Tour https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/the-surgery/jaguar-owners-club-tour/ https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/the-surgery/jaguar-owners-club-tour/#respond Fri, 19 Jul 2024 02:41:35 +0000 https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/?p=5959 The workshop looked great for the evening the Jaguar Owners Club came through during the week. A great turnout, everyone had a great time

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Round 1 of the 2024 Surgery Sprints https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/motorsport/round-1-of-the-2024-surgery-sprints/ https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/motorsport/round-1-of-the-2024-surgery-sprints/#comments Mon, 06 May 2024 07:33:20 +0000 https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/?p=5788 We couldn’t have asked for a better day for the first round of the 2024 Surgery Sprints. A great turnout, lots of regular and new faces too. Great day for everyone

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Round 03 of the 2023 Surgery Sprints https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/motorsport/round-03-of-the-2023-surgery-sprints/ https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/motorsport/round-03-of-the-2023-surgery-sprints/#respond Tue, 01 Aug 2023 08:04:40 +0000 https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/?p=5429 It was a perfect clear day at Circut Chris Amon on Sunday, great day for the next round of The Surgery Sprints

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