When we started this project, I made sure that we took lots of photos of the original body and its overall condition. I am still blown away by the work that was done and the finished product. Our client wanted the car completed before christmas, but a project this big involved so many people:

• - auto electrics


• - mechanics


• - supply of ADR compliant rock n roll bed + all new seatbelts


• - all new rubbers, seals


• - custom 2 tone door cards & panels


• - upholsterers x 2


• - panel beating, respray and fitout


• - final sign off from an engineer on the rear seating


• - blue slip inspection

Overall the job took close to 4 months, in tandem with some other projects we were working on. Many lessons were learnt along the way, which (I hope) will hasten the timeline for our next project.

For a Kombi like this you can comfortably expect to pay around $30,000 as there is not just the cost, but a lot of project management that goes into this. It really depends on the starting condition of the vehicle we are given - in most cases we want to start with an excellent body with little or no rust.

Am I saying this will win a trophy? Maybe, maybe not - there are still some areas that are open for improvement, such as the 1600 engine - which was left largely in tact. No Bling!

I could keep rambling, but I will let the photos tell the story. The new owners are going to take some professional shots around its new home in Sydney. Personally we are really excited that we got to work on such an outstanding project, and look forward to seeing him on the road - Maybe at Valla?