RPR News

Green Velvet XP Coupe

After sitting around for the best part of 20 years from a previous accident, this Velvet Green XP Falcon Coupe was brought to us for a budget restoration so she could once again be used as a regular driver. Like most restoration projects we start, as we worked through the ‘layers of time’ we found more historical stories starting to emerge, and the toll of time exposed to the elements. With a completely rebuilt heart and a heap of new…

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1965 Mustang that’s Summer Ready!

This clean green ’65 came in for a freshen up, cut and polish, new exterior chrome work etc. We tickled the Air Conditioning with a quick repair/re-gas and gave the old girl a dyno tune and she’s now ready for some summer cruising!

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Pontiac Firebird Rebuild

We recently finished this piece of American Muscle Car history, this wonderful looking Firebird received a full strip, detailed bodywork, that wonderfully dark black paint and a massive mechanical overhaul with a truck-load of new parts direct from the US!

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Holden EH V8 LS Transplant

Straight from the Gosford Classic Car Museum this EH is about as honest as they get. With just 69000 original miles on her, just look how clean she is naked! Over the next few months this classic will receive a EFI V8 Conversion, 6 speed manual, A/C, Power Steering and a quick colour change.

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Rhino GT Rebuild

The Rhino came in for a fresh set of mechanicals, and is ready to release back to the wild! This beautiful original South African GT spent a few months in the shop having a brand new engine (408 Stroker – whilst retaining a factory look) and running gear fitted, with a few additional touch ups and enhancements along the way

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We Restore Parts Too!

As part of the restorations process we don’t just buy reproduction copies of everything, in fact a lot of concours rebuilds we do require genuine part numbers, stampings etc to preserve the history of the vehicle. This is of course, not limited to just stamped/dated items and things like steering wheels (which are often poorly reproduced) require that extra bit of love, detail and attention that we take very seriously. If you need a part restored, no matter what the…

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Thoroughbred BOSS 302

Thoroughbred BOSS 302 anyone? This award winning beast has returned for a service & check after a year in captivity, so we couldn’t help getting some fresh pics of that amazing orange paint job!

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2019 Falcon GT Nationals

We’re proud to be supporting the 2019 Falcon GT Nationals as naming rights sponsors….this means you have less than 12 months to go, so if you need any parts restored (or new parts) or any last minute work done to your GT, you better book your beast in soon!

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XT Falcon Makeover

Not every restoration we do here at RPR is a concours build, but we always retain our high quality standards, even when your build is to a budget. This one owner 6 cyl XT Falcon needed some love (within a budget) and the owner is over the moon with the results.

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Cobra 257

“Cobra 257” (known as “the Cobra in UK”) this beast spent 10+ years in Britain before returning to our bronzen soils and placed in our care to ensure a first class restoration. Upgraded with all homologated race parts including a complete ‘race spec’ engine rebuild by RP Racing, chassis/strut bracing, correct ‘new old stock’ thermo fans etc. she made her first appearance at All Ford Day (September 2017).

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Electric Blue XY GT

This exquisite Electric Blue XY GT Ford Falcon you see here was delivered to us as a country car that needed lots of love and affection. Like all the work we do here at RPR, no bolt was left untended as we rebuilt this slice of motoring history piece by piece, with either brand new or in-house reconditioned parts, including our very own wiring harnesses. The results speak for themselves…..

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Panel Beater/Sheet Metal Fabricator Position Available

We have a position available for panel beater/coach builder/sheet metal fabricator. Applicants must have very high workmanship standards and must be trained in panel fabrication for restoring classic cars. We’re not looking for a panel replacer, we’re after an old school panel beater/fabricator! Applicants will also be required to have own hand tools. Full time position, located at Lonsdale, South Australia. Call us on 8326 0351 for more information and how to apply. 32 Heath St, LONSDALE Adelaide, South Australia…

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Pre-Purchase Vehicle Inspections

The images you see here come from a one-owner vehicle that came to us for a ‘rust-bubble repair’. We did not expect to find this when we started working on the ‘rust-bubble’ in question. Never assume a one-owner vehicle is free of sin! To reduce the incidence of this happening to you, we offer Pre-Purchase Vehicle Inspections so you’re better educated on the vehicle you’re about to purchase. Our Pre-Purchase Vehicle Inspections includes visual chassis & structural checks, roadworthy mechanical…

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RPR Contact Details

Rodney Plowman Restorations
107 O’Sullivan Beach Rd LONSDALE SA
Ph. [08] 8326 0351 or
Ph. [08] 8326 0427

Opening Hours
Monday – Friday: 9:00am – 4:30pm

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