British and European Classic Car Restoration & Care

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Restorations, restomods, repairs & maintenance for discerning enthusiasts & collectors, managed from our purpose-built Auckland workshop.

Range Rover
BMW
Audi
Jaquar
Aston Martin
Land Rover
Mercedes
Maserati
Volvo
VW
Porsche
Other brands

  • Classic Car Restorations

    Classic Car Restorations

    Ground-up concourse restorations of European, British and unique classics. Panel, paint, mechanical, electrical, fabrication and trim, all crafted in-house by our expert team.

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  • Restomods and Bespoke Builds

    Restomods and Bespoke Builds

    Modern drivetrain, braking, cooling and comfort, specified to meet your vision and fabricated as though it was always designed to be there. From a single discreet upgrade to a ground-up restomod.

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  • Panel and Finishing

    Panel and Finishing

    Panel and rust repair, metal forming and panel gaps set by hand. Body finishing and paint, with original paintwork preserved or full resprays in OEM or custom colours.

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  • Custom Coachwork

    Custom Coachwork

    Timber and tubular-steel body frames repaired or rebuilt, with panels hand-formed in steel and aluminium. Bodies recreated from original drawings and photographs, or built to match a new design.

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  • Mechanical and Electrical Restoration

    Mechanical and Electrical Restoration

    Engines, gearboxes, axles and brakes rebuilt in-house to original factory specification. Wiring repaired and looms remade, with instruments, starter motors and generators overhauled and restored.

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  • Engineering, Design and Certification

    Engineering, Design and Certification

    Engineering solutions for modifications — rare and one-off components scanned or drawn from scratch, prototyped in CAD and 3D printed or machined to spec. Repair and import certification managed on your behalf.

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  • Trim, Upholstery and Interiors

    Trim, Upholstery and Interiors

    Seats, door cards, headlinings, carpets and timber restored in period-correct materials and hand-fitted in-house. Modern audio, climate and comfort are integrated as though the factory designed it that way.

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  • Diagnostics and Repairs

    Diagnostics and Repairs

    Unwanted noises, intermittent faults and electrical problems traced to the cause. Suspension and steering overhauls, structural and chassis repairs to keep your classic on the road.

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  • Classic Servicing and Aftercare

    Classic Servicing and Aftercare

    Servicing, assessments and recommissioning, whether your classic is driven weekly or returning after years off the road. Long-term maintenance plans to budget work ahead, and post-restoration care by the team that built the car.

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    • WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

    I went to see a mechanic, but instead, I met Trevor a purist and car lover at The Toy Shop. Trevor inspected my Porsche 911SC and told me that many parts, I believed needed to be replaced, were in fact in good order. He meticulously fixed all other faults without overcharging. I suspect that he spent more time on my car than he actually charged, out of pure love for my German piece of engineering. Trevor and his team earned a friend for life. Thank you a million times over.

    Mony Paz

    Dear Reader. Stop looking, and go see Trevor and the TS Team. The End. Really though... their repairs and maintenance service was amazing, and they absolutely know their stuff. We brought in our Disco and he was able to quickly diagnose the issues we were having, and accurately quote. The after-service care they provide is insane. They spent time taking our questions and following up with us to get everything to perfection. AAA - we'll be back for servicing in a couple of months. Thanks

    Mike T

    Trevor, thank you so much for looking after the Jag and getting it purring again. As a new customer of The Toy Shop, and someone that is unfamiliar with cars and mechanical terms, your knowledge, your honestly and your mechanical know how was a breath of fresh air. Your workshop is fantastic (love the steel work), you explained everything to me so I understood, and your estimate was accurate. You have a great team, and I especially appreciated that you needed to move a vehicle AND bring the Jag down from the hoist, so I could retrieve something from the glovebox. I will be back and I will be recommending The Toy Shop to all of my colleagues and friends.

    Michelle Brown

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