Our Work
Every car we create is different and is tailored to the desires of the owner
I approached Gavin to look at doing some repair work to my 1972 Jaguar V12 E Type Series III. The result is amazing. The finish is simply outstanding.
Phillip Cave
Sydney, NSW
“I approached Gavin to look at doing some repair work to my 1972 Jaguar V12 E Type Series III. After extensive discussions it was decided a full restoration would be undertaken by Gavin and his very experienced team.
Gavin and his team began the task to totally dismantle the car and then proceeded to remove the rust and repair the body. The time and exacting detail that was performed was simply extraordinary. During the restoration process I visited the workshop on numerous occasions to see the progress. Gavin always welcomed me and took me through the progress to date.
The result is amazing. The finish is simply outstanding.
Additionally, because of Gavin’s knowledge and experience with E Types he was able to markedly improve the reliability of the car but at the same time maintaining a fully restored, concourse conditioned E Type.
I am a very happy customer of Gavin’s and have no hesitation in recommending him to anyone who wants a hassle free first class, concourse condition, E Type restoration.”
I consider Gavin the best restorer of E Types and early Astons in the country. By “best” I mean his attention to detail, originality to the date of the factory build, workmanship, finished product, and continuous communication/photos throughout the project.
Jonathan McLeod
Brisbane, QLD
I’ve had an ongoing business relationship with Gavin and his team at CSR for over 4 years starting from when he first inspected a 1963 Aust delivered 3.8 FHC E Type for me at the Classic Throttle Shop in Sydney in early 2017.
I’m a fastidious person and expect exceptional results. I researched CSR and several other restorers in Australia and spoke to many fellow enthusiasts before I decided on dealing with CSR. I have also become good friends with Gavin over the years, and I consider him the “best” restorer of E Types and early Astons in the country. By “best” I mean his attention to detail, originality to the date of the factory build, workmanship, finished product, and continuous communication/photos throughout the project. My ongoing relationship with Gavin over the years has resulted in the restoration of 4 E types (currently including a 1961 RHD 3.8 flat floor OTS and a 1972 RHD S3 V12 OTS) and re-restoration work on a 1968 Aston DB6 manual coupe. Gavin has also done some mechanical work on my Jaguar XJ220.
Gavin recently restored my 1964 RHD 4.2 OTS Chassis #4 with an optional hardtop. When I purchased the car, it was a very original car but tired. I did not realise the many issues that laid beneath its beautiful red exterior, accordingly due to the car’s desirability, I decided it was a bare metal project, refabrication/refit of many body panels, full engine and gearbox rebuild, new interior and soft top/cover, fibreglass hard top, suspension, brakes, drive train, and so on, mostly done in house. The restoration was completed within 18 months including Covid delays with freight from the UK and USA, good going!. This car, I believe is the best in the country and has been awarded at many premium events in Queensland. Gavin recently picked up the car for its 12-month service/warranty inspection with approx. 1,200 miles done by me and returned it last weekend. Whilst the car was again with CSR, Gavin and his team went to work on it again to rectify minor issues that I was not even aware existed. This work was done at no cost to me. When I asked Gavin why he did not charge me, he responded “CSR has a reputation for high standards and customer satisfaction and we do whatever it takes to achieve the best results possible”
I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Concours Sportscar Restoration for the 100% perfect restoration of any special E Type. Thank you Gavin and Concours Sportscar Restoration for my beautiful baby!
Omnia Holland
Kew, VIC
“My car is an original right hand drive, all matching numbers so i wanted her restored back to its original condition internally and externally with every nut and bolt in between. Gavin knows E Types inside and out, not only by year (mine is 1963) but also by month which impacts how it is to be restored. I have full confidence in not only Gavin’s knowledge but also his integrity, honesty and genuine love for the restoration process.
To say Gavin went beyond my expectation is an understatement. The proof is in the Jaguar Driver’s Club Australia Concours D’Elegence outright win in 2018 and Best E Type win 2018. I live in Melbourne, yet still chose Concours Sportscar Restoration in Sydney – and am very happy I did. Am happy to chat with anyone wanting to ask me any questions. In the meantime, thank you Gavin and Concours Sportscar Restoration for my beautiful baby!”