LH Torana Re-Resto
Do you like a good story? Man have we got one coming for you (check our Facebook page) but here’s the finished product of an RPR “Make it Legal” or “Make it Roadworthy” or “Make it Safe” AFTER a “Full Restoration”.
After two years at another SA restoration shop, we had to completely strip and start again as the sheer volume of safety defects and poorly installed components were too many to spot fix. Thankfully she is now running like the dream car she was visioned to be!
XY Fairmont Assembly
Delivered as a rolling shell we completely re-wired her with all of our brand new in-house wiring looms, finished, bed-in and tuned the 302W engine (that was also built a long long time ago), fitted her with a 4-Speed Toploader, custom exhaust system, new brake/fuel/steer lines and restored/reassembled the rest of the vehicle along the way. Have you got an unfinished project you need assistance/motivation putting back together? Give us a call today!
Yellow Dolly LC GTR XU1 Torana
This immaculate “Yellow Dolly” LC GTR XU1 Torana completely restored back to original specifications with all the possible love and care we could give her. No bolt was left un-touched with this build and her owner was more than impressed with the final product!
Candy Apple Red 1969 Mach 1 Mustang
This beautiful Candy Apple Red 1969 Mach 1 Mustang, Factory 428 R Code was originally planned as an owner/build, but with no time to build her she was shipped to us and we meticulously put her back together with majority of the parts supplied by the owner. If you’ve got a half started project that needs the experience and detail (and time!) to complete, call us today!
HQ GTS Monaro
This gorgeous, one owner HQ GTS Monaro was sent to us for a secret restoration for a 70th birthday surprise! Last registered in 1993 with just under 73000 original miles on it, she underwent a complete transformation in just under 12 months.
Gold XT GT
After a previous colour change back to it’s original GT Gold this XT GT was delivered to us in a rather sad state of disrepair. We stripped her again, repaired & re-painted the engine bay and engine bay accessories. The outside was detailed further with complete panel re-fitting & re-gapping, the missing blackouts & stripes added, mouldings fitted and a full cut and polish.
S-Series Valiant
Showing pretty obvious signs of old age, so the owner decided while she was here it was time for a new colour scheme and a new interior. Everything was given some RPR love and today she leaves looking ready for some summer cruising!
1962 Series-1 Jaguar E-Type
Today this absolutely stunning 1962 Series-1 E-Type Jaguar completes her miracle transformation, from the rusty, previously ‘munted’ shell that had been hand-balled to us four years ago to the pristine sample you see here (make sure you check out the ‘before’ photo!)
Bronze Wine XY GT
If you haven’t been following the story of this stunning Bronze Wine GT on our Facebook page we seriously urge you to like our page and have a read, it is a restoration story that has to be seen to be believed!
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. With a completely rebuilt heart and a heap of new and restored parts she’s now ready to cruise the streets once again!
LJ GTR XU-1
This genuine LJ GTR XU-1 was transferred to us as a part-finished (painted, rolling shell) project that we recently built (to factory specs) a brand new engine for. We also re-assembled and detailed the remainder of the build. It’s now the purple slice of Aussie motoring history you see here.
EH Panel Van V8 Conversion
This EH Panel Van came straight from the Gosford museum, family owned from new with a genuine 69,000 miles on her. With a dream of her becoming a V8 powered ‘beach cruiser’ the owner commissioned us to re-paint and rebuild her with the addition of a newer gen V8 heart.
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).
1970 XY Falcon
his 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…..
1975 XB Coupe
We were given the opportunity to build the painted rolling shell into a custom modified streeter, designed for highway cruising whilst both packing a punch, but with modern features to make it a comfortable drive. Featuring power steering, electronically controlled air conditioning, EFI, performance suspension modifications, custom fuel system and a custom engine plate designed to accept the serpentine belt with auto tensioner.
Powered by a 410 stroked Cleveland with solid roller cam, aluminium heads, C4 transmission, 9″ Detroit locker, 31 spline axles, Slide-A-Link rear suspension, KONI adjustables, FAST EFI & a Kenwood sound system for those lazy Sunday afternoon cruises.
1971 XY GT
We were approached to build this XY Falcon after it had spent 16 years in 3 different body/paint shops. Arriving as a rolling chassis we rebuilt all the vehicles mechanicals and restored various components throughout the vehicle.
The mild hydraulic 351 Cleveland was built on site (RP Racing) along with the 4 Speed Toploader, 31 Spline Trutrack Diff & heavy duty tailshaft. This is also one of the first of our cars featuring our very own, brand new, complete GT wiring harnesses.
1968 Shelby GT500 KR
We were approached to build this previously restored Shelby to concours winning level but with two specific requirements by the owner; it had to be completely restored in under 2 years (to make it to the Mustang/Shelby Nationals) and it had to be the best restored Shelby in Australia.
We left no stone unturned finding as many New Old Stock parts available and then painstakingly restoring the remaining parts. We gapped and shaped the panels better than any other Shelby had been before, and during the restoration process we kept in close contact with American Shelby GT 500 KR Specialists to ensure everything was 100% correct.
In its first unveil at the Mustang/Shelby Nationals it took out Top Car and has continued to win show trophies since.
1970 Boss 302 Mustang
We originally took on this project as a ‘tidy up’ and to get the car registered in SA, but over time, the job slowly became a complete restoration. During the build the owner sourced a lot of factory date coded parts that had previously been removed from the vehicle prior to purchase. We finished the project as per the customers requirements (an extremely tidy street car) which happened to be just before the Mustang Nationals, so the owner to enter his new ‘drive car’ and it came away with the Gold Concours Trophy.
With the win under his belt he decided to move away from his original intention of building a street car and began sourcing even more New Old Stock parts. The car is now in full concours condition and has been awarded multiple Gold Trophies and is the only South Australian car to ever win ‘Thoroughbred’, the highest achievement of the Mustang Concours show world.
1965 Shelby Tribute
After a Right Hand Drive mirror image conversion we fitted custom aftermarket air-conditioning complete with electric controls and stroked the genuine Shelby engine to 347 cubic inches for extra performance, whilst keeping the engine bay looking as stock as possible. The factory Shelby styling was neatened up by hiding wiring and A/C hoses etc to the point of ‘turn key start’ before it was disassembled again and completely re-painted and restored.
Since completion the car has won multiple trophies at both Mustang and Modified Vehicle car shows and has been invited to compete at the 2017 Mustang Nationals.
1969 XW GTHO Falcon
We were given the opportunity to assemble this freshly painted GTHO rolling shell for the 2009 GT Nationals. With mechanical parts already installed and the original trim in exceptional condition, we replaced the carpets and finished it off with factory markings and chalk, all within a 3 month window.
It came runner up Best GTHO and since then we have continued to maintain the vehicle, removed the engine to paint it the concours correct colour, adjusted body panels, fitted new guards and re-painted half the car to bring it up to a standard the owner required.
1964 1/2 Mustang Coupe
We were approached by the owner to find and build a 1964 1/2 Coupe as a birthday present for his wife, and we were lucky enough to find a one owner, un-restored but mint condition vehicle. The restoration began with the goal of being a ‘neat driver’ with a few mods by request (Pony Trim & Dual Exhaust) but ended up being entered into several shows, winning Silver Trophies but being hindered for points by the trim and exhaust modifications.
The car has since returned to us to be changed back to factory specification, with the correct trim and concours exhaust for entry into the next Mustang Nationals, after which it will then be driven as originally intended!
1978 SLR 5000 Holden Torana
This project was delivered as a painted rolling shell with a rebuilt engine (with matching numbers) ready to be assembled. Although it was not built for concours showing, the car is a genuine SLR 5000 with matching numbers, so we assembled the vehicle with all of the factory correct details and colours, with only a few changes to its concours finish by the owners request.
Since its completion the car is driven regularly and is often spotted at shows and cruises, usually with a crowd, a great compliment to the proud owner!
1969 Mustang 428 Drag Pack
A concours assembly project, this Drag Pack Mustang was delivered painted and the engine rebuilt, plus a heap of brand new parts ready to go. With a few aftermarket upgrades, the car was assembled with concours factory paint and chalk markings, plus any parts that hadn’t been sourced new, were restored to concours condition in-house.
