Posts In: Mechanical

1992 Alfa Romeo Spider

This beautiful 1992 Alfa Romeo Spider has been in for a wide range of electrical work, interior customisation, convertible hood restoration, engine bay steam cleaning, interior deep clean and leather restoration, to name but a few. It’s ready to leave the workshop just in time for daylight savings and the start of those longer evenings

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Jaguar E-Type (XK-E) Vehicle Transportation

Left-hook Jaguar E-Type (XK-E) being collected in Wellington and brought into the workshop, with the goal of getting it back on the road after sitting for around 8 years.

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Servicing a 1955 Bentley S1

The stunning 1955 Bentley S1 is in with our mechanical team, upgrading the brake hoses and is ready for its next COF.

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Series 2A Land Rover

Collecting a Series 2A Land Rover today, which hasn’t been running in over 8 years. The goal is to get it up and running mechanically and then see where the job takes us.

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Wood Dash and Reupholstered Dash Pad

Brand-new wood panel dash and repaired and reupholstered dash pad to suit. Very close to the end of this 1993 Rover Mini Cooper

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BMW M2 N55 Modification

CTS Turbo Induction kit fitted to this N55 BMW M2. Next, it’s on to the charge pipes and upgraded intercooler

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2014 Almac ClubSprint

If you’re finding life very busy and you don’t have time to get your special vehicle in for a service, tune or other work. The Surgery has you covered. We can pick up right from your home and get it into the workshop for you. This morning we collected this very cool 2014 Almac ClubSprint, in for a service and tune.

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2002 Jaguar XKR 100 Coupe Detailed

A slick-looking 2002 Jaguar XKR 100 Coupe, paint chip repairs, new battery, and our Cquartz UK Ceramic Paint Protection package. It looks so wet and glossy

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Alfa Romeo GT – Engine Bay Restoration

The Polished Aluminum rocker cover really sets off this engine bay restoration on this Alfa Romeo GT 2000 Junior

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1986 Land Rover Defender

1986 Land Rover Defender collected on site, coming into the workshop for some TLC and a possible engine swap.

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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

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1979 Morris Mini 1275 GT Restoration

This cool little 1979 Morris Mini 1275 GT has been through a full bare metal rebuild, ground up restoration with a rebuilt engine and a full custom interior. The owner was stocked to collect it late last week.

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MG GT8 MK3 – Engine Tuning and Modification

The “GT8” came back for more work. The engine was running rich, so we removed altered inlet manifold, fitted standard Buick manifold with adaptor for volley carb. Modified air filter housing for bonnet clearance, reset idle mixtures with a Ray Tech lambda king tuning device to set carb. It’s running really nice now, cruising about on this beautiful sunny weekend

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Custom cut Vinyl decals

Custom cut Vinyl decals for the mighty Mini 1275 GT. We can cut and or print any classic automotive decals, or even custom ones too.

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The Surgery Classic & Performance is New Zealand's premier classic automotive restoration and performance vehicle workshop. Specialising in restoration, coachbuilding, customisation and automotive detailing from their studio based in Kenepuru, Porirua. Providing LVVTA compliance, structural rust fabrication, panel beating, and concourse-grade paint finishes for vehicle enthusiasts and collectors nationwide