Completed Restorations
Below we showcase some of the projects we have been fortunate enough to have had through our workshop. These cars have been completed for both international clients and New Zealanders with many still be motored strongly today.
Our focus has always been to restore a vehicle back to its original appearance, but our customers take the lead as to whether they require a show car or a reliable runner for them to get out and enjoy.

MG MGB
History. Development of the MGB started in 1958 as the EX205. With its monocoque design being a fresh departure for MG away previous body on

Lamborghini Espada
History. Ferruccio Lamborghini was born into a family of viticulturists in Northern Italy. A mechanically minded lad, he spent more time in the shed than

1927 Bugatti Type 37A
History. Introduced in 1926, the Type 37 was the 4-cylinder 1500cc companion to the 2.0L 8-cylinder Type 35. With a simpler engine, lighter weight

1965 Ford Mustang Notchback
History. At the start of the sixties, Ford were gearing up to make a two-seater sports car to take on the European imports and the

1962 ISO Rivolta IR340 GT
History Renzo Rivolta was the son of a Milanese industrialist in the wool trade. Renzo, keen to tread a different path, purchased a refrigeration company

1936 Aston Martin 15/98
History Aston Martins 15/98 model came into being in 1936. Developed from the very successful 1500cc model range, the 15/98 gave more horsepower to better

BMW Isetta
History BMW were in a tricky situation following WW2. Treaties restricted them from the manufacture of military hardware and their pre-war upmarket car models found

Motorcycle Projects
Motorcycles. Auto Restorations has extensive experience working on motor cycles of all ages and sizes. Many of our staff are keen motorcyclist, owning and riding

1926 Morris Cowley Bullnose Roadster
History The Bullnose Cowley came onto the market in 1915 and was manufactured until 1926 when the flat nosed Cowley replaced it. The first of

1970 Holden HT Station Wagon
History The Holden HK HT HG models ran from 1968 through to 1971. They were the replacement series for the HD HR model range. They

1955 Messerschmitt KR175 Kabinenroller
History Post world war two, Messerschmitt found themselves, like many other German companies, in the position of having to find new products to take up

1936 Ford V8 Coupe
History Ford Motor Company developed its side valve V8 to compliment the 4-cylinder engine in the Ford Model B. This engine was the first affordable