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Awards

We are proud of all the cars that leave the Pat’s Pro Resto’s workshop & can not thank the owners enough for entrusting us to recreate their dream ride. Congratulations to all who follow through with their dreams and contribute to keeping the passion alive in Australia. Below are just some of the awards our customers (now all good friends) have received for their classics.

Street Machine of the Year Nomination 2024

  • Mike & Abbie's 1954 Chevrolet "Blue Moon".

  • Dan & Kylie's 1971 XY Falcon "Forged".

The 2024 Body Shop Awards  

  • Pats Pro Restos & Refinishing: Specialist Builder of the Year.

 

Cairns Auto Spectacular 2024

  • Dan & Kylie's 1971 XY Falcon "Forged": Spectacular 7, Grand Champion.

  • Mike & Abbie's 1954 Chevrolet "Blue Moon": Top elite car of the show, Top elite engineered, Top elite interior, Top elite paint, Top elite engine bay runner up, Spectacular 7, Top 10, People's Choice. 

  • Barry Conran's 1973 XB GT: Elite paint runner up, Top elite undercarriage, Top standard interior, Best presented individua display, Top 10. 

Willowbank All Ford Day 2024

  • Barry Conran's 1973 XB GT: Car of the Show.

Sydney Hot Rod and Custom Show 2024

  • Mike & Abbie's 1954 Chevrolet "Blue Moon": 2nd Fully modified coupe.

Melbourne MotorEx 2024

  • Mike & Abbie's 1954 Chevrolet "Blue Moon"​: Superstar

  • Barry Conran's 1973 XB GT: Unveiled & Best overall factory muscle car.

RockyNats 2024

  • Michael Noscov's 1970 HT Monaro: Top paint, Top coupe, Top 20. 

Canberra SummerNats 2024

  • Dan & Kylie's 1971 XY Falcon "Forged": Gold undercarriage and driveline, Gold engine bay, Gold bodywork, Silver interior, Gold standard paint, Gold engineered, Gold pro sedan, Top judged elite, Top 10. 

  • Mike & Abbie's 1954 Chevrolet "Blue Moon": Gold special effects paint, Top 10. 

  • Pat O'Shea: Master Craftsman - John Taverna Snr. Award. Awarded to a builder with exceptional crafting specialising in engineering and who has made a significant contribution to the industry.

Adelaide 500 2023- Kidig Elite Showcase

  • Dan & Kylie's 1971 XY Falcon "Forged": 1st best body, 1st best engine bay and components, 1st best interior and rear compartment, 1st best under carriage and driveline, 1st best paint, 1st best display and impact, car of show.

  • Mike & Abbie's 1954 Chevrolet "Blue Moon": Runner up best paint, 3rd best interior and rear compartment, 3rd best body, Top 5

Adelaide Auto Expo 2023

  • Dan & Kylie's 1971 XY Falcon "Forged": 1st elite paint, 1st elite body, Top 5, 1st Interior, 1st undercarriage, 1st elite engine bay, elite car of show.

  • Mike & Abbie's 1954 Chevrolet "Blue Moon": 2nd place elite paint, 3rd elite body, Top 5,

Mackay Motor Show 2023

  • Dan & Kylie's 1971 XY Falcon "Forged": Car of the show, Top paint, Top bodywork, Top interior, Top engine bay and undercarriage, Top engineered, Top 10 

  • Mike & Abbie's 1954 Chevrolet "Blue Moon":  Top 10 & Meguiars Superstars finalist 2024

Willowbank All Ford Day 2023

  • Dan & Kylie's 1971 XY Falcon "Forged": Car of the Show.

Melbourne MotorEx 2023

  • Unveiled Dan & Kylie's 1971 XY Falcon "Forged": Superstars finalist, [Elite] Gold Bodywork, Gold Paint, Gold Undercarriage, Gold Engine Bay, Gold interior, Gold Innovation & Design, Gold Impact & Display, Top 6 Superstars & Grand Master award. 

  • Mike & Abbie's 1954 Chevrolet "Blue Moon": Superstars finalist, second top paint [Elite].

Rockhampton RockyNats 2023

  • Mike & Abbie's 1954 Chevrolet "Blue Moon": Top custom classic, Second top paint, Third top 10 elite.

Canberra SummerNats 2023

  • Unveiled Mike & Abbie's 54 Chevrolet "Blue Moon": Top 10, Superstars finalist, Third special effects paint, Invitation to Red Centre Nats. 

Rockhampton RockyNats 2021

  • Unveiled Jeff & Maureen's 1978 F100: Top 10 [Street].

  • Nathan Walter's 1976 LX Torana: Top paint and Top Undercarriage 

Street Machine of the Year Nomination 2019

Pat O'Shea 1967 XR Fairmont 

Rick & Lisa's 1974 XB Coupe

 

Queensland Hot Rod Show 2019

  • Niko Prommnitz's 1968 Holden Monaro: Top 10, Top standard paint, Top Street Machine

  • Nathan Walter's 1976 LX Torana: Top 10, Top custom paint, Top 2-door (71 onwards)

  • Peter Hinz's 1951 Chevrolet Pick Up: Top 10, Top Street Machine Pick-up

Melbourne Motor Ex 2019

  • Niko Prommnitz's 1968 Holden Monaro: Silver paintwork, bronze bodywork 

  • Brett & Leanne's Skyline: Pinacle award - Hi-tech Tuner

Melbourne Motor Ex 2018

  • Nathan Walter's 1976 LX Torana: Super Stars Top 6, 3rd Paint 

Street Machine of the Year Nomination 2017: 

  • Rick & Lisa's 1974 XB Coupe

  • Pat & Kasia's 1967 XR Falcon 

Red Centre Nats 2017

  • Rick & Lisa's 1974 XB Coupe: Top Bodywork, Top 10

  • Jason & Steph's '66 XP Coupe: Top Interior, Top 10

Sydney Motor Ex 2017

  • Rick & Lisa's 1974 XB Coupe: Street Elite Unveil, Gold Body Work, Gold Paint, Silver Design and Execution.

  • Peter Hinz's 1951 Chevrolet Pick Up: Gold Engine Bay, Gold Design and Execution, Silver Body Work, Street Machine Pinnacle Award - Top Judged Street Elite. 

Queensland Hot Rod Show 2017

  • Nathan Walter's 1976 LX Torana: Top Engine Bay, Top Coupe '71 on-wards, Top 10, MotorEx Superstars Qualifier.

  • Peter & Debbie Elliot's 1934 Ford Tudor: Top Tudor, Top 10, 3rd displayed vehicle. 

  • Peter Hinz's 1951 Chevrolet Pick Up: Top Pick Up.

  • Josh Cronin's 1932 Ford: 2nd Coupe & Top 10. *Paintwork by team PPR, body work by East Coast Race Cars. 

  • Jason & Steph's '66 XP Coupe: Top 2 door '49-'70.

Mackay Hot Rod Show 2017

  • Peter & Debbie Elliot's 1934 Ford Tudor: Top 10, Top paint, Top under-carriage, Car of Show & MotorEx Superstars Qualifier. 

  • Peter Hinz's 1951 Chevrolet Pick Up: Top 10, Top body, Top Engine Bay.

  • Josh Cronin's 1932 Ford: Top 10, Sponsors Pick, MotorEx Superstars Qualifier.  *Paintwork by team PPR, body work by East Coast Race Cars. 

Canberra SummerNats 2017

  • Peter Hinz's 1951 Chevrolet Pick Up: (Street Category) Top Standard Paint, Top Body Work, Top Pick Up, Third Engine Bay, Third Interior, Top Judged Street Overall  & PPG Supreme Award.

  • Josh Cronin's 1932 Ford: (Elite Category) Top 60, Top 10, Top 3 for Summernats Grand Champion, Best Closed Hot Rod, 2nd Paint. *Paintwork by team PPR, body work by East Coast Race Cars. 

Melbourne Motor Ex 2016

  • Peter & Debbie Elliot's 1934 Ford Tudor:  (Superstars Category) Super Stars Finalist, Bronze Paintwork, Bronze Undercarriage & Super Six. *Paintwork by team PPR. 

  • Jason & Steph's '66 XP Coupe: (Street Elite Category) Silver Paintwork, Silver Impact and Display, Silver Interior, Silver Engine Bay, Gold Design & Execution & Street Machine Pinnacle Award. 

  • Josh Cronin's 1932 Ford: Superstars Category Finalist  *Paintwork by team PPR, body work by East Coast Race Cars. 

Queensland Hot Rod Show 2016

  • Peter & Debbie Elliot's 1934 Ford Tudor: Top Hot Rod Interior, Top undercarriage, Top Hot Rod standard paint, Top Tudor, Top 10, Top Street Rod of Show & the 2016 Milty Award. *Paintwork by team PPR. 

  • Pete & Pat Fritsch's 1932 5 Window Coupe: Top 10 of the show, Top Coupe & Top engine bay. 

  • Jason & Steph's '66 XP Coupe: Top standard paint, Top 10 & 3rd two-door coupe. 

  • Mal & Ang Seiler's 1964 Galaxie: Top Street Machine Interior. 

  • Danny's HT Panel Van: Top Panel Van. 

  • Josh Cronin's 1932 Ford: Top 10, Meguiar’s Superstars Finalist  *Paintwork by team PPR, body work by East Coast Race Cars. 

Victorian Hot Rod Show 2016

  • Peter & Debbie Elliot's 1934 Ford Tudor: Best Interior, First Place Street Rod, Top Tudor, Best Under carriage, Best Paint, Top 5 of the show, Meguiar’s Superstars Finalist & Australia's Coolest Ride. *Paintwork by team PPR. 

Sydney Motor Ex 2015

  • Peter & Debbie Elliot's 1934 Ford Tudor: Unveiled at show, Super Six. *Paintwork by team PPR. 

Queensland Hot Rod Show 2015

  • Pete & Pat Fritsch's 1932 5 Window Coupe: Top 10 of the show,  2nd overall coupe,  Top displayed.

  • Mal & Ang Seiler's 1964 Galaxie:  3rd place- 2 door 1949- 1970.

Harrigan’s Hot Rod Show 2014

  • Mal & Ang Seiler's 1964 Galaxie:  Top car of the Show.

  • Gary & Sheree Day's 1959 Cadillac Deville:  2nd Classic of the Show.

  • Shane & Val's 1958 Buick Convertible Limited:  Debuted and won top Convertible of the Show.

Melbourne Motor Ex 2014

  • Mal & Ang Seiler's 1964 Galaxie: (Street Elite Category) Street Elite 3rd place interior.

  • Dave & Katrina Martin's 1957 Chevrolet: (Super Stars Category) Superstar's 3rd place impact & display, Superstar's Top 3 Street Machine.

  • Pete & Pat Fritsch's 1932 5 window coupe: (Super Stars Category) Superstar's Top 3 Hot Rod.

Queensland Hot Rod Show 2014

  • Dave & Katrina Martin's 1957 Chevrolet:  Top Interior, Top Undercarriage, Top 10 of the show, Top Street Machine 2 door, Motor Ex Qualifier 2014

  • Gary & Sheree's 1959 Cadillac Deville:  Top standard paint- Street Machine

  • Pete & Pat Fritsch's 1932 5 Window Coupe:  Top 10 of the show, 2nd overall coupe, Top standard paint - Hot Rod, Top displayed

Melbourne Hot Rod Show 2014

  • Pete & Pat Fritsch's 1932 5 Window Coupe:  Top Coupe, Top displayed vehicle, Top Street Rod, Top 5 of Show,  MotorEx Qualifier 2014

All Holden Day, Toowoomba 2013

  • Michael & Michelle Robertson's HT Monaro:  1st Modified Pre 1985 Monaro

Sydney Motor Ex 2013

  • David & Katrina Martin's 1957 Chevrolet: (Super Stars Category) Superstar's Elite Gold paintwork, Superstar's Street Machine Finalist

Brisbane Hot Rod Show 2013

  • Dave & Katrina Martin's 1957 Chevrolet:  Top Interior, Top Street Machine Coupe, Top 10 of the show

  • Pete & Pat Fritsch's 1932 5 Window Coupe:  Top Coupe, Top Standard Paint, Top 10 of the show, 2013 Meguiar's Superstars Qualifier

Melbourne Hot Rod Show 2013

  • Dave & Katrina Martin’s 1957 Chevrolet:    Top 5 of the show, 1st place Custom Classic, Top Custom 

Monaro Club Qld- Awards 2012

  • Michael & Michelle Robertson's HT Monaro: Club best HT- G top point score, 2nd overall car, Outing champion, Overall champion

Harrigan’s Hot Rod Show 2012

  • Dave & Katrina Martin’s 1957 Chevrolet: People’s Choice award, Top Car of the Show

  • Pete & Pat Fritsch's 1932 5 Window Coupe: 2nd Top Hot Rod

  • Matt & Erin Saverin’s 1971 XY Falcon: 2nd Top Street Machine

Western Australia Monaro Nationals 2012 

  • Michael & Michelle Robertson's HT Monaro: 3rd place, HT Street Modified


Sydney Motor Ex 2012 

  • Dave & Katrina Martin’s 1957 Chevrolet: Unveiled at MotorEx 2012, Superstar's Elite Bronze paint work, Street Machine Finalist for 2013

Sydney Motor Ex 2011

  • Pete & Pat Fritsch's 1932 5 Window Coupe: (Super Stars Category) 

Rockhampton Hot Rod Show 2011

  • Pete & Pat Fritsch's 1932 5 Window Coupe: Top Hot Rod, Top Coupe, 2nd Top Paint, 2nd Under Carriage, 2nd Engine Bay 

Brisbane Hot Rod Show 2010 

  • Mark & Wendy Dare's 1934 Roadster:    3rd Top Roadster

  • Mike & Joanie Bell’s 1934 Roadster:    Top 10 of the show,    1st Top Roadster

  • Pete & Pat Fritsch's 1932 5 Window Coupe: Qualifier for MotorEx 2011, 3rd Top Coupe, Top 10 of the show

  • Tom & Michelle Hasting's 1955 Customline: 3rd Top Sedan between 1948 -1972

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