Real Rides LTD

Real Rides LTD Muscle Car Restoration & Re-Creation
Full Custom Rebuilds - Panel & Paint - LVV & Compliance Repairs Welcome to Real Rides Limited.

We have a great website up & running so check it out! If anything really gets you going & you want to know more about what we can do to make your dream custom a reality, give us a call or drop us an email. Hot rods & classics are our passion & we get excited about boats & bikes too! Our services include disassembly, bodywork, paintwork, all engine & gearbox work, & final assembly. Additional servi

ces we can offer:
Full interior custom repairs & restoration
Sourcing of classic cars & importing
We can manage just about any project or idea you have.

Brett's Rambler has had a little more work this week, the engine bay and trunk area have both been prepared and painted....
04/06/2026

Brett's Rambler has had a little more work this week, the engine bay and trunk area have both been prepared and painted. Also the underside of the boot lid and some extra bits are done. It is very easy to over look these areas so its good to get tidied up early in the piece.

The mighty CF Bedford camper is back for some more rust repairs and to finish painting, we have done this one in a coupl...
04/06/2026

The mighty CF Bedford camper is back for some more rust repairs and to finish painting, we have done this one in a couple of stages, will be good for travelling far and wide very soon.

The big Buick Hearse has been in for a birthday, removing dents and rust and we have also tidied up some trim and given ...
03/06/2026

The big Buick Hearse has been in for a birthday, removing dents and rust and we have also tidied up some trim and given a cut and polish, will be finished and back in service in no time.

Tony's F100 cab got painted this week and is ready to be reassembled.
28/05/2026

Tony's F100 cab got painted this week and is ready to be reassembled.

Tony's F100 was modified back in the '80s and apart from the custom airbrush art, it ran a stout small block ford. The t...
26/05/2026

Tony's F100 was modified back in the '80s and apart from the custom airbrush art, it ran a stout small block ford.

The truck has been in the shed for about 30-something years, where Tony and his mates have remodelled it with a tubbed rear end, and a 511 BB Ford.

The old paintwork had deteriorated over time and we have bare metalled it and straightened everything, and now it's getting close to regaining its former glory.

While we don't usually work on Jags, this one kinda fitted the bill. Apart from some rust repairs and external engine mo...
25/05/2026

While we don't usually work on Jags, this one kinda fitted the bill.

Apart from some rust repairs and external engine modifications, we were given a set of 17 x 12 wheels with 335s on them and asked to make them fit!

We performed an 80s Lister style rear half on this XJ12, extending the rear quarter panels by 75mm per side and then making the rear bumper fit again and adding some modified Walkinshaw sideskirts.

I Love a C2 'Vette and this one is going to be extra cool!We replaced the 4-speed with a new TKX Tremec 5-speed, added a...
22/05/2026

I Love a C2 'Vette and this one is going to be extra cool!

We replaced the 4-speed with a new TKX Tremec 5-speed, added air conditioning to the EFI 454, new Dakota digital dash, new seats, billet specs steering wheel and interior storage and a full re-trim is going to bring this 'Vette in to the modern days.

There are a few more plans for this car but we can't reveal everything just yet!

One of our newest cars to get some treatment is Brett's '71 Rambler. Only 100 of these were built in NZ back in '71 so ...
21/05/2026

One of our newest cars to get some treatment is Brett's '71 Rambler. Only 100 of these were built in NZ back in '71 so Brett has decided to make sure he does the mighty AMC justice.

We have pulled all the running gear out for rebuild, blocked, regapped and straightened the body to be bang on for its next coat of paint, the Rebel will be getting some upgrades with brakes and drivetrain but will still retain its NZ heritage.

Mark's '55 F100 originally came in for compliance and LVV certification. After adding seatbelts and power disc brakes, M...
20/05/2026

Mark's '55 F100 originally came in for compliance and LVV certification. After adding seatbelts and power disc brakes, Mark was close to compliance sign-off when the engine spun an oil seal.

After some investigation, some old engine repairs were found to be thumbs down and Mark, not to be deterred, embarked on the journey of making the truck drive better than factory.

We flip forward a couple of months and now have a Heidts independent front end with disc brakes, power rack and pinion steering, EFI 351W, AOD overdrive auto, Ididit column, Dakota digital dash and more to come.

We have no doubt this old girl will be fit for a much more comfortable ride by the time it hits the road this summer.

Matt’s XY falcon came to us with a very tired 90s white pearl paint job. It just was destined for a few rust repairs and...
06/05/2026

Matt’s XY falcon came to us with a very tired 90s white pearl paint job. It just was destined for a few rust repairs and a straighten up and then a repaint in the same color.
However, Matt couldn’t help himself and now it’s had full panel and paint, inc custom hood bulge and black rear panel, efi in tank pump for its powerplant, new Simmons wheels and an interior update changing out all the old maroon to black, new sound deadening, carpet and headliner.

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27 Foundry Road, Silverdale
Auckland
0932

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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