Upholstery – The Surgery – Classic & Performance – Classic Restoration & Performance Modification / Bodyshop / Detailing / Vehicle Customisation

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.

22/01/2026 Custom Vehicles, Full Repaint, LVVTA Certification, Mechanical, Mini, New Zealand Entry Compliance, Repair Certification, Restoration, Rust Prevention, Rust Repairs, Servicing, Upholstery, Vinyl Decals / Stickers, WOF - Warrant of Fitness 0 Comments

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.

21/01/2026 CarPro, CorrosionX, CQuartz UK, Custom Vehicles, Detailing & Grooming, Mazda, Mazda MX5, MX5, Restoration, Rust Prevention, Stone Chip Paint Repair, Upholstery, Vehicle Storage, WOF - Warrant of Fitness 0 Comments

1996 Mazda MX5 Restoration

This is among the tidiest examples of an 1996 Mazda MX5 in the country. With some paint touch ups, a fresh interior, repairs to the convertible roof, corrosionX anti rust application, detailing package and CarPro ceramic coating, it’s now ready to go back into the wild.

16/01/2026 BMW, CorrosionX, Custom Vehicles, Mechanical, Restoration, Servicing, Upholstery, Vehicle Storage, WOF - Warrant of Fitness 1 Comment

1985 BMW CSI

This 1985 BMW 635 CSI is immaculate, and our team have been working with the client on every last detail to ensure its as good as new, or better than when it left the factory

15/12/2025 Custom Vehicles, Mechanical, Servicing, Triumph, Triumph Owners Club, Upholstery, Vehicle Storage, Vehicle Transport, WOF - Warrant of Fitness 0 Comments

V8 modified Triumph “GT8”

A fiery and V8 modified Triumph “GT8” had some interior work carried out, finishing up a new seat kit and sound proofing under the upholstery.

15/09/2025 Chevrolet, Corvette, Custom Vehicles, Mechanical, Upholstery 0 Comments

1963 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray

A beautiful 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray in the workshop today, getting some small modifications and adjustments to it. Making it ready for an upcoming road trip.

09/08/2025 Auto-electrical, Custom Vehicles, EV Conversions / Electric Vehicles, Kombi, LVVTA Certification, New Zealand Autocar, New Zealand Entry Compliance, Restoration, Rust Repairs, Upholstery, VolksWagen, WOF - Warrant of Fitness 0 Comments

ID Buzz & KEV The EV Kombi

With the launch of Volkswagens new ID buzz featured in this month’s New Zealand AutoCar magazine. Kev, the Kombi, was also featured right beside it. This 1966 classic was brought back to life by our team at The Surgery and converted to electric in an old meets new tribute to a true icon

10/07/2025 Auto-electrical, Full Repaint, Mazda, Mechanical, New Zealand Entry Compliance, Restoration, Rust Repairs, RX2, Servicing, Upholstery, Vehicle Storage, Vehicle Transport, WOF - Warrant of Fitness 1 Comment

1972 Mazda RX2 Capella Restoration

1972 Mazda RX2 Capella, starting its journey for a full restoration after 20+ years in storage in our clients garage

20/05/2025 Alloy Wheel Restoration, CarPro, Detailing & Grooming, Land Rover, Range Rover, Upholstery 0 Comments

Range Rover Refresh

2009 Range Rover Sport in for its bimonthly interior and exterior groom. We also removed and relined the headliner, replaced bonnet and boot badges and refurbished all the alloy wheels

16/08/2024 Auto-electrical, CorrosionX, Detailing & Grooming, New Zealand Entry Compliance, Restoration, Rolls Royce, Upholstery, Vehicle Storage, Vehicle Transport 0 Comments

Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow

Checking in a beautiful 1975 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow, to get some much-needed TLC from the team at The Surgery.

22/03/2024 EV Conversions / Electric Vehicles, Full Repaint, Kombi, LVVTA Certification, New Zealand Entry Compliance, Restoration, Rust Prevention, Rust Repairs, The Surgery, Upholstery, Vehicle Storage, Vehicle Transport, VolksWagen 0 Comments

The GreenPrint EV Kombi

The GreenPrint electric converted VW Kombi is ready to start its journey to the VW Nationals in Kaikoura. If you see it, be sure to give the GreenPrint design a closer look