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Mercedes-Benz W194
-- Memories of times past --
These photos are of the chassis and the completed W194 300SL we built a number of years ago.
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Abandoned 1977 Trans AM
#PontiacTransAm #TransAm #VintageCars #ClassicCarRestoration #RusticCharm #CarEnthusiast #OldSchoolVibes #BarnFind #CarLovers #AntiqueAutos #AutomotiveArt #Photography #Automotive
1959 Porsche 356 a cabriolet
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1959 Porsche 356 a cabriolet
-Timing Is Everything-
The Porsche 356 is one of the pillars of the Porsche brand as we know it today.
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#Porsche356 #VintageCars #ClassicPorsche #JustDrive #porsche #classiccars #classiccarrestoration #cabriolet #brisbane #australia #restoration @porsche
1963 Mercedes-Benz 190SL
--Sydney Harbour Concourse--
Looking back at the recent Sydney Harbour Concourse.
Here is a 190SL we restored two years earlier coming first in class.
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#190sl #mercedesbenz #restoration #ClassicCarRestoration #classiccar #vintagecars #sydneyharbourconcoursdelegance
More #welding in the rear window of my #73mustang coupe. It’s coming together now! #hobbymechanic #ford #classiccarrestoration #carrestoration
1934 Lincoln V12 KA
- Electrical Department -
During disassembly, we find it pretty amazing that all of the original globes were still in working order some original when the car was made back in 1934.
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#Lincoln #restoration #ClassicCarRestoration #classiccar #vintagecars
1956 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing
-- Assembly Department --
When assembling the dashboard on a 100-point 300SL. We feel it's not exaggerating to say it's like jewellery when restored to new.
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#300slgullwing #300sl #restoration #ClassicCarRestoration #classiccar #vintagecars
Just incase you wonder what I am working on, this is my #73mustang.
#hobbymechanic #fordmustang #classiccar #carrestoration #classiccarrestoration
Mercedes-Benz 300SE 6.8
---- Panel Department-----
It's so rewarding to see a completed body moving out of our panel-beating department and into the next stage, Thank you, Luke!
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#sleepingbeauties #sleepingbeautiesrestoration #300SE #mercedesbenz #classiccars #classiccarrestoration #vintagecar
LH bottom corner is done. Whole RH side is done too! Starting to replace crusty window ledge at the top now.
#73mustang #hobbymechanic #welding #fordmustang #classiccarrestoration #carrestoration #metalwork
1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing
-- Memories of times past --
One of our first 300SL Gullwings restored
here at Sleeping Beauties in 1992.
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1966 Mercedes-Benz 600 Pullman
--Assembly Department--
As the 600 comes together you can see just some of the details in restoring the worlds most complicated car.
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1934 Jaguar SS1
-- Memories of times past --
Looking back at our first entry to the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance in 1993. Where we were lucky enough to be awarded on the podium. (Amazing!)
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#JaguarSS1 #jaguar #restoration #ClassicCarRestoration #classiccar #vintagecars #pebblebeachconcours
1963 Mercedes-Benz 300se cabriolet.
Post 2 of 3
--Assembly Department--
More of the 300se Cabriolet soft top, In the roof, unlike many other cars of the era.
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#mercedes #mercedesbenz #300secab #w112 #mercedes300se #classiccars #restoration #classiccarrestoration #sleepingbeautiesrestoration
Picking up tools. The beginning of another great year of restoration,
Wishing all of our followers a great and prosperous 2025!
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#2025 #happynewyear #backtowork #sleepingbeauties #VintageCars #JustDrive #classiccars #300SL #classiccarrestoration #brisbane #australia #restoration
Fabbed this bottom corner of the rear window ledge for my #73mustang a while ago. Fits like a glove.
#hobbymechanic #sheetmetal #classiccarrestoration #fordmustang
Putting the tools down for the Christmas season, see you all In the new year!
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#christmas #christmasbreak #sleepingbeauties #VintageCars #JustDrive #classiccars #classiccarrestoration #brisbane #australia #restoration
1970 Jaguar E-Type V12
- Memories of times past -
Looking back at a stunning series 3 E-type V12 roadster we restored back in the mid 2000's
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1970's Bosch Electric Test Bench
--Electrical Department--
With all of our many restoration projects, we find doing all of our own electrical work is the best way to ensure we keep the 100-point standard needed.
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#sleepingbeauties #mercedesbenz #classiccars #classiccarrestoration #vintagecar
1959 Porsche 356 a cabriolet
-Distinguished Gentlemen's Drive 2024-
Prior to delivery during the final running in of the 356 it coincided well with the yearly distinguished gentlemen's drive.
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#Porsche356 #VintageCars #ClassicPorsche #JustDrive #porsche #classiccars #classiccarrestoration
1963 Mercedes-Benz 190SL
--Road Testing--
Doing some reel driving
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#190sl #mercedesbenz #restoration #ClassicCarRestoration #classiccar #vintagecars #justdrive
Instead of couch surfing, you could be restoring a classic #fordmustang.
#hobbymechanic
#classiccarrestoration
#welding
#73mustang
Finished the corner piece and welded it in place of my #73mustang rear window. Fits like a glove! #hobbymechanic #fordmustang #classiccarrestoration #fabricating #ford #diy
First Post! Here's a 190SL from a photoshoot I did recently for Sleeping Beauties Restoration, Beautiful car oozing elegance and class. Follow me for more automotive photography to follow!
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1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing
-- Memories of times past --
Here is another 300SL Gullwing from the 90s with Robert our then-and-now painter looking very happy with the result.
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