October 2025 – The Surgery – Classic & Performance – Classic and Modern Restoration / Bodyshop / Detailing / Vehicle Customisation

31/10/2025 Featured Projects, Ford, Mustang, New Zealand Classic Cars, The Surgery 0 Comments

Ford’s Pony Car Master Stroke – 1966 Ford Mustang Sprint 200

In 1965, Ford was enjoying the overwhelming sales success of its new sporty Mustang, introduced the previous year. However, the company faced a significant dilemma. While it had anticipated selling 100,000 Mustangs in the first year of manufacture, it was instead confronted with an order book of more than 600,000 sales for its pony car! At Ford dealers, the dream market for new car salesmen was becoming increasingly challenging as the company struggled to keep up with the demand for its 289ci V8 Mustang engine

31/10/2025 Auto-electrical, CorrosionX, Mechanical, Restoration, VolksWagen, WOF - Warrant of Fitness 1 Comment

1972 Volkswagen T2 Bay Window

1972 Volkswagen T2 Caravette had some rust issues that needed to be addressed for its warrant of fitness. We also carried out some mechanical work, before installing our CorrosionX underbody protection spay. The owners are excited to get it out around New Zealand for the upcoming summer months.

30/10/2025 Auto-electrical, CorrosionX, Defender, Land Rover, New Zealand Entry Compliance, Repair Certification, Rust Prevention, Servicing, Vehicle Storage, WOF - Warrant of Fitness 0 Comments

Singapore Army Land Rover Defender

Ex-Singapore Army Land Rover Defender, was a bit of a challenging manoeuvre through New Zealand compliance, but it’s over the line and on its way down the South Island

30/10/2025 Ford, Mechanical, Mustang, WOF - Warrant of Fitness 0 Comments

5.0L V8 Ford Mustang

Full service and WOF carried out on this spicy 5.0L V8 Ford Mustang. The owner has done a lot of work on it, sounds great

18/10/2025 Custom Vehicles, Mini, Windscreen Replacement 0 Comments

VTEC Powered Mini

A very cool Honda VTEC power Mini in with us this week. Getting a new windscreen fitted in time for New Zealand Mini Nationals next weekend. This is a bit of a beast

17/10/2025 Custom Vehicles, EV Conversions / Electric Vehicles, Fellten, Jaunt, Mini 0 Comments

Fellten, Classic Mini EV kits

A sneaky peek inside the boxes from Fellten, the Classic Mini EV kits are a thing of beauty. The Surgery Classic Restoration are the official Fellten for New Zealand. For more info on these kits, please see the following link – FELLTEN FL10 MINI

17/10/2025 Detailing & Grooming, Kombi, Mechanical, Servicing, VolksWagen, WOF - Warrant of Fitness 0 Comments

1967 Split Screen Kombi

A stunning 1967 Split Screen Kombi in the workshop for a few minor mechanical WOF items. All sorted and ready for the roads and the summer months ahead.

15/10/2025 EV Conversions / Electric Vehicles, Mini 0 Comments

Fellten Classic Mini EV Kit

What have we got here!!!! It’s two classic mini electric conversion kits from Fellten, which will be exciting to unbox The Surgery Classic Restoration are the official Fellten for New Zealand. For more info on these kits, please see the following link – FELLTEN FL10 MINI

09/10/2025 CarPro, CQuartz DLUX, Detail Depot, Detailing, Headlight Restoration, Subaru, WOF - Warrant of Fitness 0 Comments

Headlight Restoration

Another failed WOF headlight polished back to life once again, and protected from the UV’s by CarPro CQuartz DLUX

08/10/2025 Ford, New Zealand Entry Compliance, Thunderbird, Vehicle Storage, Vehicle Transport 0 Comments

1966 ford Thunderbird – Entry Compliance

Collection of a 1966 Ford Thunderbird that’s been imported to the country. In the workshop for rust repairs for entry compliance.

07/10/2025 Custodian Services, Vehicle Storage, Vehicle Transport 0 Comments

Custodian Services

As part of our custodian services for vehicles in storage, we can take care of regular maintenance, WOF and COF requirements, when life is just too busy to get to it yourself. This camper got its COF and it’s back in storage ready to use.

07/10/2025 CarPro, CQuartz Professional, Custom Vehicles, Detail Depot, Detailing, Detailing & Grooming, Land Cruiser, Toyota 0 Comments

CQuartz Professional Paint Protection Coating

Brand new Toyota Land Cruiser Prado Adventure, fully protected before the owner even starts using it. CarPro CQuartz Professional paint protection coating and CarPro CQuartz Leather interior protection coating. This truck is ready to hit the road.

06/10/2025 Custom Vehicles, Land Cruiser, Toyota 1 Comment

Customise Tow Hitch Cover

The brand new Toyota Land Cruiser Prados come with a top cover panel for using the tow hitch. We offer modifications to the full cover panel so it can be used with the hitch for a cleaner, more finish look on the bottom photo. Because it’s the little details that make the difference

06/10/2025 Custom Vehicles, Kombi, LVVTA Certification, Restoration, Rust Repairs, VolksWagen 0 Comments

VW Kombi – Rock & Roll Bed – LVVTA

A 1966 Volkswagen Kombi in for some upgrades. One of which is the installation of a rock and roll bed to meet LVVTA certification requirements.

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