Vintage Vehicle Services come to fruition after some encouragement by a car owner who had several cars worked on under a contract arrangement. This owner suggested there were other car owners who were asking about having their cars repaired. Due to licensing laws, these cars were unable to be repaired without complex contracts and a risk of breaching the law. So an application for a license, a business name and a few more bits of equipment and Vintage Vehicle Services was born. The business currently has 15 customers on its books with a total of 25 cars between them. Our services range from basic lubrication maintenance to engines, brakes, differentials and complete restorations.

The Mechanic:             

Our Mechanic was Ford trained and then spent a few years moving through workshops to gather experience. He then settled for a few years in a workshop that among other repairs prepared and set up racing cars, specialising in Porsches. Also worked on were some Formula cars, V8 Supercars and numerous sports cars. Eventually withdrawing from the general repair industry and at the request of a previous customer started working on pre WWII Rolls Royce's. He splits his time between the restoration work and teaching Apprentice Technicians at Trade School with the hope of developing better skills into our up and coming mechanics.

The Coach-worker:

A trained Cabinetmaker and French Polisher, with a fetish for vintage and veteran vehicles, this tradesman is the veritable Jack of all Trades. Partly self taught and with the assistance of some night classes he is able to carry out repairs over and above the traditional coach-workers chores including casting, soldering, trim repair, and panel-beating to name a few. There appears to be no job that cannot be done or suggestions to be made to improve the car. With experience from Stage Coaches to T and A Model Fords and custom bodywork, there is always a way to do the job.

The Trimmer:

Our Motor Trimmer is skilled in using leather and can produce patterns and finishes that would please any car owner. Having access to the older style materials he can finish a job to a budget or a dream.

The Panel-Beater:

We contract out our panel services to a retired gent who still has a few tools in the shed of his 5 acre property. A Tradesman from the old school, he carries out repairs using traditional methods and is skilled in lead-wiping and the repair of aluminium panels. A great example is the repairs on 3DL-150, which required several panels made from flat sheet and the chassis straightened - all without factory drawings or specifications.

The Auto-Electrician:

Our Auto Electrician specialises in the custom wiring of Hot-Rods and show cars. He has access to reproduction cloth covered wire as well as fittings and finishing's of all eras. Able to hide wires away and utilise modern devices and components for reliability while still retaining the original perspective of the car. Repair and rebuilding of generators, instrument clusters and the fitting of lights and accessories are everyday work for our Sparky.

The Gopher:     

Without being rude to Gophers, ours is pretty special. He turns up to help clean the cars, pick up and deliver cars and parts and when needed drives weddings. A retired professional driver, we even use him to gain mileage on cars that have had major engine repairs as well as delivering completed cars. As a recognised driver trainer we have even had him give driving lessons to the less confidant owners. He even has a Dangerous Goods Licence for when those Phantom III's are full of fuel ☺