VanZelst Restorations

24/10/2026

Because the Alfa floor panels are only available in left hand drive we had to try and save the original piece that has cut outs for the floor pedals.
A bit of a pain but Andrew is making it work.

20/10/2026

From a time when they cut down trees to make cars!
This MG is turning 80 next year, so its getting a little respray with us before getting a mechanical overhaul at another specialist shop.

13/10/2026

08/10/2026

Phase 5 coming together nicely

07/10/2026

Matildas poptop is protected for years to come.
This UV, scratch, chip, and chemical resistant coating won't need any maintenance except for the occasional wash when doing the rest of the car.
The product used is Mipa 2k acrylic tintable bedliner.
The product is mixed together along with 100ml of colour, which in this case is Antarctica White.
Instead of using the usual schutz gun we used a conventional spray gun with a 2.5mm tip for a smoother finish.

Its ready to be fitted and upholstered with new canvas and headliner.

05/10/2026

Matildas poptop coating was pretty dry and thin so the best thing is to roll a coat of pr250 epoxy which is super thick when no reducer is added.
It fills the little cracks and pin holes.
Once dry this will be sanded smooth with the DA.
Another couple of coats of epoxy will be sprayed on and we will be using a tintable 2k urethane bedliner style finish sprayed through a 2.5mm tip spray gun for a super smooth but ultra durable coating.

05/10/2026

Vincent epoxied up , this process gets repeated after all metal repairs are finished.
The roof and gutters is the majority of work on this one as the sills and floors are in excellent shape.

02/10/2026

Close, but no cigar!
Despite mammoth efforts by team VZR we aren't able to unveil the Boogie bus at Old Bar this weekend 😮‍💨. Rest assured, it would have been a standout.
A few factors have been against us but one thing is for certain, it is one of the coolest themed kombis out there.

A special thanks to Garden City Auto Trimming and Upholstery who pulled out all the stops to complete the headliner and seats.

Its only fair to show you through this vehicle once the final bits have been fitted so you can understand the amount of custom work that has gone into this promo vehicle.
We are mentally, physically, financially and emotionally connected to this vehicle, so we are highly disappointed we couldn't share it with you all at Old Bar Beach Festival.

Anyway, stay tuned for a full video run down on YouTube soon.

01/10/2026

Final blocking of Neumann's panels.
The rigid Big Kid Blocks combined with Melomotive plus+ PSA sandpaper is cutting this polyester dead flat.
Formally known as The UK rusty bus, it will soon be know known as The UK sexy bus 😁😁