Servicing – The Surgery – Classic Car Restoration Wellington https://www.thesurgery.co.nz The Surgery restore and repair classic and collectible cars Sat, 09 Aug 2025 20:30:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 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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Defender clutch replacement https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/services/restoration/defender-clutch-replacement/ https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/services/restoration/defender-clutch-replacement/#respond Tue, 22 Jul 2025 03:05:00 +0000 https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/?p=6924 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.

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Trailer WOF and Servicing https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/services/wof-warrant-of-fitness/trailer-wof-and-servicing/ https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/services/wof-warrant-of-fitness/trailer-wof-and-servicing/#respond Fri, 18 Jul 2025 03:02:00 +0000 https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/?p=6911 They may not be classics, but trailers are often life essentials. Warrant of Fitness and maintenance on trailers, one of the many services at our workshop

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DMC DeLorean Dakar Edition https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/services/restoration/dmc-delorean-dakar-edition/ https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/services/restoration/dmc-delorean-dakar-edition/#respond Tue, 15 Jul 2025 08:40:00 +0000 https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/?p=6899 Looks like we are building a Dakar version of the DMC DeLorean. It’s kinda cool too

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Mini Countryman Woody https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/services/restoration/mini-countryman-woody/ https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/services/restoration/mini-countryman-woody/#respond Thu, 10 Jul 2025 21:30:00 +0000 https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/?p=6876 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

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1972 Mazda RX2 Capella Restoration https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/services/restoration/1972-mazda-rx2-capella-restoration/ https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/services/restoration/1972-mazda-rx2-capella-restoration/#respond Thu, 10 Jul 2025 05:30:00 +0000 https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/?p=6873 1972 Mazda RX2 Capella, starting its journey for a full restoration after 20+ years in storage in our clients garage

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V12 BMW 750i https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/manufacturers/bmw/v12-bmw-750i/ https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/manufacturers/bmw/v12-bmw-750i/#respond Thu, 10 Jul 2025 01:30:00 +0000 https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/?p=6870 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.

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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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Aston Martin DB9 WOF https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/manufacturers/aston-martin/aston-martin-db9-wof/ https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/manufacturers/aston-martin/aston-martin-db9-wof/#respond Mon, 07 Jul 2025 23:22:00 +0000 https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/?p=6863 2008 Aston Martin DB9, stunning in white, in with us to get a service and WOF with our mechanical team.

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1968 Triumph Spitfire https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/services/restoration/1968-triumph-spitfire/ https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/services/restoration/1968-triumph-spitfire/#respond Wed, 02 Jul 2025 22:23:00 +0000 https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/?p=6847 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.

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1955 Bentley S1, 70 Years Young https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/services/restoration/1955-bentley-s1-70-years-young/ https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/services/restoration/1955-bentley-s1-70-years-young/#respond Thu, 26 Jun 2025 23:52:32 +0000 https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/?p=6831 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.

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Leyland Mini – Warrent of Fitness https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/manufacturers/mini/leyland-mini-warrent-of-fitness/ https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/manufacturers/mini/leyland-mini-warrent-of-fitness/#respond Thu, 26 Jun 2025 04:05:41 +0000 https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/?p=6820 A sporty and bright Leyland Mini in the workshop today, for its regular Warrant of Fitness.

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Holden CV8 in Devil Yellow https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/manufacturers/holden/holden-cv8-in-devil-yellow/ https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/manufacturers/holden/holden-cv8-in-devil-yellow/#respond Fri, 13 Jun 2025 22:10:00 +0000 https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/?p=6814 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.

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Best 4×4’s by far ! https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/manufacturers/toyota/best-4x4s-by-far/ https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/manufacturers/toyota/best-4x4s-by-far/#respond Tue, 10 Jun 2025 04:30:00 +0000 https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/?p=6810 What’s your preferred flavour, Land Rover Defender or Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40

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