Restoration – 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

02/07/2021 Austin, Healey, Motorsport, NZ Compliance, Restoration, Vehicle Storage 0 Comments

Austin Healy Sprite Works Rally Car

One of one in the world, Austin Healy Sprite Works Rally Car, heading home today.

29/06/2021 Chevrolet, Restoration, Vehicle Transport 0 Comments

1949 Chevrolet Deluxe

This 1949 Chevrolet Deluxe has returned to The Surgery after almost 20 years, to complete it’s restoration.

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.

07/05/2021 Restoration 0 Comments

Old Tool Restoration

Our restoration services do not stop with classic vehicles. Our repair shop can bring life back to old tools and other family treasures too. Just like this Stanley 55 Plane that was handed down to the next owner.

04/05/2021 Charger, Dodge, Restoration, Rust Repairs 0 Comments

1966 Dodge Charger

Something interesting has turned up to the workshop today. And should be exciting project to keep an eye on!!!

14/04/2021 Land Rover, Restoration, Rust Prevention, Rust Repairs, Series II / IIA 0 Comments

Land Rover Series IIa

Working our way through a full drivetrain inspection. If only some vehicles could talk, this Land Rover Series IIA Skippy would have plenty of great stories.0People Reached5EngagementsBoost Post 441 ShareLikeCommentShare

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

23/03/2021 2000GT, Alfa Romeo, Restoration, Rust Repairs, The Surgery, Vehicle Relocation Services 0 Comments

Alfa Romeo 2000GT

Another classic safely collected and on it way to the workshop to start its restoration

09/03/2021 CarPro, CQuartz Finest Reserve, Holden, Monaro, Restoration 0 Comments

Holden Monaro GTS

Final prep before it’s CARPROs cQuartz Finest Reserve paint protection coating is applied. Just in time for BeachHop

02/02/2021 1300GT Junior, Alfa Romeo, Restoration, Rust Prevention, Rust Repairs 0 Comments

Alfa Romeo 1300GT Junior

The line of red cars continue with this cool Alfa Romeo 1300GT Junior. #thesurgerynz #alfaromeo #alfaromeo1300gtjunior #classiccars #classicrestoration

02/02/2021 Range Rover, Restoration, Rust Prevention, Rust Repairs 0 Comments

Range Rover Classic

A classic Range Rover on its way home to Auckland. A perfect day for a road trip too. #rangerover #rangeroverclassic #classicrestoration #thesurgerynz