Our Team

We combine traditional craftsmanship with modern techniques to bring your vehicle back to its best. As a locally-owned business, we value honesty, attention to detail, and building lasting relationships with our customers.

Group of nine people standing in front of a black building with a sign that reads 'Classics and Customs' and a logo featuring a classic car. An office entrance is on the left side.

Meet the Team

  • Dave

    Owner, Panel Beater and Fabricator

    With 15 years in the trade and six years building D A Classics & Customs with Aisha, Dave keeps the workshop upright — which is impressive considering he also has four young boys at home. Outside of work, he’s into rugby, fishing, camping, boating, and family walks where he confidently leads the way.

  • Aisha

    Owner and Business Administration

    Six years ago, Aisha and Dave opened D A Classics & Customs and she’s been the steady force behind it ever since. Outside of work, she’s busy with their four young boys, camping trips, netball games, and the kind of mum‑life multitasking that deserves a medal. When she gets a quiet moment, you’ll find her tucked up with a good book.

  • Michelle

    Office Administrator

    Michelle brings 15 years of motor‑industry experience with 4 of them working at D A Classics & Customs. She loves anything to do with the ocean, enjoys a good joke, and her laugh is often heard from a distance. Outside of work, she’s happiest hanging out with her young family and soaking up the outdoors.

  • Max

    Panel Beater, Fabricator and Painter

    Max has spent 15 years in the motor industry and has been part of D A Classics & Customs since the doors first opened six years ago. He’s a hands‑on, get‑it‑done type who lives for 4WD missions, family camping trips, and any excuse to head outside and make something happen.

  • Andrew (Russ)

    Panel Beater and Fabricator

    Andrew’s been in the trade for 29 years and has spent the last 2.5 adding his expertise to D A Classics & Customs. He’s known for collecting cars like treasures and promising to finish them “at some stage”.

  • Sheldon

    Panel Beater and Fabricator

    With 9 years in the trade and 8 months at D A Classics & Customs, Sheldon brings steady skill and easy going energy. Outside of work, he swaps spanners for golf clubs and heads out with his old man for a round.

  • Hugh

    Apprentice Panel Beater

    With two years in the industry and one year into his apprenticeship at D A Classics & Customs, Hugh brings enthusiasm and a love for learning. Outside the workshop, he enjoys collecting cars, exploring the outdoors, and pushing himself through hiking, bouldering, and rock climbing.

  • Adam

    Paint Shop Manager

    Adam’s been in the trade for 15 years and has spent the last five as part of the D A Classics & Customs crew. He loves hitting the trails on his mountain bike and spending time with his wife and young boys.

  • Steph

    Automotive Painter

    Steph’s been in the trade for 6 years and has spent the last year adding her artistic flair to D A Classics & Customs. Off the clock, she swaps spray guns for crochet hooks, video games, baking trays, and mural brushes — creativity is her thing!