Award Winners

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award winners

MOTHERS SHINE - Kumeu Classic Car & Hot Rod Festival 2026

69 chevy chevelle

TOP 5 FINALIST - Beach Hop Whangamata 2026

59 Chevy Apache

BEST STREET MACHINE - Kumeu Classic Car & Hot Rod Festival 2026

64 chevy nova

TOP 10 MOTHERS CHOICE - Prowear Chrome Showcase 2025

81 chevy camaro

Best Australian - Auckland All Ford Day 2025

74 FORD FALCON

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PEOPLE'S CHOICE - Orewa Beach Festival Park-up 2025

70 Dodge challenger

BEST STREET MACHINE - Kumeu Classic Car & Hot Rod Festival 2024

67 Dodge Charger

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BEST STREET MACHINE - Kumeu Classic Car & Hot Rod Festival 2019

68 RS SS Camaro

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The real rides story

What started as a one-man panel and paint shop in a small block garage has grown into one of New Zealand's leading muscle car restoration and custom build workshops.

Along the way, Real Rides has earned multiple industry awards, including the internationally recognised Mothers Shine Award.

After 20 years in business, we've built our reputation on honest advice, quality craftsmanship and a commitment to continually evolving with the industry.