Mustang – The Surgery – Classic Car Restoration Wellington

11/02/2026 Alloy Wheel Restoration, Auto-electrical, CorrosionX, Custom Vehicles, Detailing & Grooming, Ford, Ford Mustang Club, Full Repaint, LVVTA Certification, Mechanical, Mustang, Restoration, Rust Repairs, WOF - Warrant of Fitness 0 Comments

John Wick – Ford Mustang Mach 1

Final preparation and detailing to this beautiful Ford Mustang Mach 1, before it heads down to the 2026 Ayrburn Classic

30/01/2026 Custom Vehicles, Detailing & Grooming, Ford, Ford Mustang Club, Mustang, Shelby 0 Comments

Shelby GT350 Custom Mods

Such a cool red fiery beast, Shelby GT350. Old lip spoiler removed, New Spoiler installed and fully detailed for collection.

30/01/2026 Custom Vehicles, Detailing & Grooming, Ford Mustang Club, Mustang, Shelby 0 Comments

New Spoiler for Shelby GT 350

A very cool spoiler upgrade for this Shelby GT 350. It really finishes off its powerful persona

17/12/2025 Featured Projects, Ford, Ford Mustang Club, Mustang, New Zealand Classic Cars, The Surgery 0 Comments

Boss Muscle – 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1

If you want to create a standout muscle car, then look no further for inspiration than some of the impressive movie star cars that have exploded out of Hollywood. Our poster car from our last issue is a prime example. Steve McQueen encouraged our fascination with creating US movie tribute cars, with that famous chase scene around the hills of San Francisco in the 1968 movie Bullitt. Using a modified 1968 Ford Mustang 390 Fastback, versus the bad guy in the ’68 Dodge Charger for

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

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

31/07/2025 CorrosionX, Detailing & Grooming, Ford, Mustang, Restoration, Rust Prevention, Rust Repairs, Stone Chip Paint Repair 0 Comments

Ford Mustang – Racing Stripes

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

03/06/2025 Auto-electrical, Chevrolet, Custodian Services, Custom Vehicles, DeLorean, Detailing & Grooming, DMC Delorean, Ford, Full Repaint, Mechanical, Mustang, New Zealand Entry Compliance, Rust Prevention, Rust Repairs, Vehicle Storage, Vehicle Transport, WOF - Warrant of Fitness 0 Comments

Wide Range of Classics at the Workshop

Never a dull moment at The Surgery, such a great variety of cars at the workshop today.

15/04/2025 Auto-electrical, CorrosionX, Custom Vehicles, Detailing & Grooming, Ford, Full Repaint, Mechanical, Mustang, Restoration, Rust Prevention, Rust Repairs 0 Comments

John Wick, 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1

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.

14/04/2025 CorrosionX, Custom Vehicles, Detailing & Grooming, Ford, Full Repaint, Mechanical, Mustang, Restoration, Rust Prevention, Rust Repairs 0 Comments

John Wick Movie Mustang

An exciting car that’s almost ready to leave the workshops, it looks amazing. Can’t wait to see it on the road.

31/03/2025 Detailing & Grooming, Ford, Full Repaint, Mustang, Restoration 0 Comments

Wet Sanding and Polishing Paint

Not bad for the first polishing pass after sanding with 3000 and 1500. Can’t wait to see the finished results

21/03/2025 Auto-electrical, CarPro, CorrosionX, CQuartz Professional, Custom Vehicles, Detailing & Grooming, Ford, Mustang, Rust Prevention, Rust Repairs 0 Comments

Ford Mustang Shelby GT 500

Bonnet rust repairs and repaint, custom ariel delete, full CorrosionX rust proofing package and ceramic paint protection package. This monster Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 is ready to hit the road.