Kombi – The Surgery – Classic Car Restoration Wellington

06/07/2021 Featured Projects, Kombi, New Zealand Classic Cars, Photography, Restoration, VW 0 Comments

Forever Young – VW Kombi

The VW Kombi van is one of the best-known vehicles in automotive history, and for owners such as Steve and Denise Fejos, this loyal steed helps make memories that will never be forgotten Dutch Volkswagen importer Ben Pon visited the VW factory on Wednesday, 23 April 1947, when it was still controlled by the British Occupational Forces under the command of Major Ivan Hirst, a British Army officer and engineer assigned to rebuild Volkswagen after the war. Pon wanted to talk about importing Volkswagens into

03/06/2021 Kombi, Restoration, Rust Prevention, Rust Repairs, Vehicle Relocation Services, VW 0 Comments

Deluxe VW Kombi

A very special VW Kombi (Sandy) left the workshop this week, on its way back to the upper North Island. The entire team were sad to see her leave, but happy to know she was finally heading home.

26/03/2021 Kombi, Restoration, The Metric Nut, The Surgery, VW 1 Comment

VW Kombi Passion

We are very honored and blessed to have the opportunity to work with such passionate enthusiasts like Steve Fejos. After his VW Kombi was feature on the cover of NZ Classic Car magazine, he wanted to show his appreciation to all of those who helped on the restoration work. A subway lunch shout for the entire team and some kraft beers for everyone to take home and enjoy on the weekend. He also gave a very special gift, a framed copy of the article from

12/11/2020 Kombi, Restoration, Rust Repairs, VW 1 Comment

Split Window Kombi

This split window is getting some road test today as we work through our the quality control checks for full restoration projects.

27/07/2020 Bambina, Fiat, Jaguar, Kombi, Restoration, Rust Prevention, Rust Repairs, VW, XK150 0 Comments

International variety

All in one day, we go form working on a Fiat Bambina to a VW Kombi and a Jaguar Xk150. Can’t beat a good bit of international variety

01/05/2020 Accident Damage, Kombi, Restoration, VW 1 Comment

Kombi Camper

We are back in action, with our first contact-free customer handover today. A lovely bay window Kombi back on the road after rear-ending accident damage.

20/03/2020 Kombi, Restoration, VW 0 Comments

Otto the VW Transporter

One of our restored local VW Transporters has been in the global spotlight with a feature in Heritage Commercials

04/02/2020 BMW, Ford, Kombi, Mustang, VW 0 Comments

Busy workshop

Lots of cool stuff in the workshop too. 1936 Ford Deluxe, 1967 Ford Mustang and a 1966 VW Kombi

30/01/2020 Full Repaint, Kombi, Restoration, VW 1 Comment

VW Kombi – Ready to Shine

It’s time to unmask after the final coat.

11/10/2019 Kombi, VW 1 Comment

Out with the old, in with the new

New engine installed and it fired up the first time too. Few more tests and we are not far away from a test drive.

16/09/2019 Kombi, Restoration, VW 0 Comments

Ready for a New Engine

A Kombi’s freshly painted and prepped engine bay, with all new running gear and reconditioned gearbox, ready and waiting for its new motor.

26/08/2019 Kombi, Rust Prevention, Rust Repairs, VW 0 Comments

Another Kombi back on the road

Another Kombi ready to leave after some small rust repairs. Repairs complete, and undersealed, ready for many more kilometres in NZ

20/08/2019 Kombi, Restoration, VW 0 Comments

Classic Kombi makeover

We almost replaced one entire side of this split-screen VW kombi, due to poor quality old repairs. Large panel replacements can be tricky, a good clear plan and regular measurement checks will see the job done right. Next step is to metal prep and epoxy etch all new panels.

03/02/2018 Kombi, Restoration, VW 0 Comments

2017, Was The Year of The Kombi

2017 saw an unimaginable amount of Volkswagen Kombi’s come through the door at The Surgery. Maybe its just coincidence, but it’s probably linked more to the generation who grew up with them. Who also now have more money then they used to when teenagers. Whether its a dream to relive the good times or an investment opportunity, no one can argue that Kombi’s are shooting up in value across the board, no matter the condition. And Each Kombi, regardless of how similar seem to have

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