1969 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu custom build by Real Rides
1959 Chevrolet Apache 3100 custom build by Real Rides
1974 Ford Falcon GT351 custom build by Real Rides
1974 Holden Torana
1964 Chevy Nova
1967 Ford Anglia
1967 Chevy Camaro
1955 Chevy Bel Air

one-of-a-kind street machines

Custom muscle car builds, restomods, fabrication and performance upgrades.

Whether you're planning a complete build, upgrading a car you already own, or trying to work out how to tackle a complicated project, we'll help you find the way forward.

You bring the dream. We'll help figure out the path.

FIND YOUR STARTING POINT

UPGRADES & PERFORMANCE

Engine conversions, suspension, brakes and drivability

CUSTOM FABRICATION

Metalwork, structural modifications and custom solutions

CUSTOM BUILDS & RESTOMODS

Complete builds, major rebuilds and modernised classics

PANEL & PAINT

Bodywork, panel repairs and custom finishes.

CERTIFICATION & COMPLIANCE

Helping modified vehicles become road-legal.

FINDING YOUR PROJECT CAR

Help sourcing the right vehicle for a Real Rides build.

dreams made real

Read the stories behind some of our most popular builds

1981 Chevy Camaro Custom build by Real Rides

Michael's camaro

JOHN'S KILA '69

1967 Ford Anglia

kris's anglia

Patch's apache

1964 Chrysler Imperial Black Beauty

big ideas. practical solutions

Got an ambitious idea, a complicated project or no clear plan yet? We'll help you work out what's possible, figure out the right approach and bring your vision to life.

From the first decisions through to the finished, road-legal vehicle, we'll help you navigate the process.

what our customers Say
I wouldn’t change a thing on the truck. The workmanship, drivability and overall finish surpassed all my expectations. Outstanding.
— Patch
Awesome team and excellent turn around time. Stoked with the work they have carried out for me, cheers guys.
— Dylan S
I can’t speak more highly of Kayton & his team. He took full charge of the job and was the one that got it over the line through certification and finally road legal after all these years.
— Grant
I’m not sure who’s more excited to get a ride Matt or Me! Thank you we are over the moon! You’ve done an amazing job.
— Lisa & Matt
As one of the owners I would like to say thank you to Kayton and the whole team at Real Rides (especially Larry, Rob, Kevin, Shanan) for the amazing result we got with this. I don't believe the standard of the workmanship and finishing on it would be better anywhere in NZ. The only thing left to do is drive it now.
— Dave
Kayton, you and the team have done an epic job on "Old Bertha". It's great to have her back!
— Michael P
Thanks guys, this has turned out amazing, can’t wait to clock up some kms.
— Ricky
Thanks Kayton and team, you guys are ace and awesome to work with. Delivered everything and a ride I’m going to enjoy
— Chris V
Awesome job Kayton. Lots of great comments already.
— Patrick
We are pretty stoked with how it is looking. You and everyone in the team who has worked on it have done a great job to get it to this point. From what it was like when it went to Real Rides to how it is now is fantastic.
— Dave G
You guys nailed it exactly the look Mum wanted for her V8 Prefect
— Nick
Had my Torana in for some work recently and LS swap. Great team. Professional advice. Happy as.
— Tim & Ali
Thanks guys for all your time & effort that you put in on our Torana. It has more than exceeded our expectations. It looks amazing!
— Justin & Kelly
Fantastic work again, third vehicle over the years to get custom work done by Kayton and the Real Rides team. One stop shop, motor, suspension, panel and paint.
— Patch
Absolutely stoked with our VW Fastback restoration. Every step from collection to strip down, media blasting, repair, fabrication, panel, paint and rebuild. Clear detailed invoicing, no surprises. No hesitation in recommending Kayton and the Team. Thanks guys, top job.
— Steve
Great service and an eye for detail. Well worth taking your car there for a first class job.
— Chris W