White collar staff informal portraits

Auto Restorations skilled workforce informal portrait of Allan Wylie, managing director, leaning against his 1938 Ford roadster.

The portraits of Auto Restorations’ admin staff, 2009–12

With 26 employees and very low staff turnover, several key people having worked over 20 years for the firm, and several others having clocked up more than a decade’s service, this has resulted in a vast accumulation of broad and deep specialist knowledge and experience at Auto Restorations .

The restoration of classic vehicles, sometimes worth many millions of U.S. dollars, is a “high touch” process expertly managed by Auto Restorations’ friendly and highly competent administrative staff. When restoring an automobile hidden defects are sometimes found that were not visible on first inspection. If these parts are best replaced, or extensively repaired to guarantee the restoration’s quality, the customer is sent photos and the matter discussed. The decision on how to proceed is then agreed upon in the process. Customers therefore are never faced with unexpected costs when they collect their completed restoration.

Custom body Delahaye 135. The originals of fine classic automobiles were works of many different coachbuilders throughout Europe built on the chassis supplied that together furthered the aesthetics of engineering design.

“The international renown and recognition that Auto Restorations has earned over the years is due to the exemplary skills, talents and exacting standards of our individual employees…”~Allan Wylie, General Manager 2008–2016

These photos were shot and photo composites produced 2009–2012, they offer a historical profile of Auto Restorations during that time soon after Allan Wylie stepped up from the Mechanical Shop floor to the role of General Manager. Pictures of their employees on their redesigned website, and capabilities brochure in print helped Auto Restorations transform from a faceless company to people that their customers can relate to. The highly specialised, high value personal service that Auto Restorations’ workforce offer to customers is an advantage that they have over large companies. Good photos of their skilled workforce reinforce this.

Date: 2009–12
Client: Auto Restorations
Photographer, photo composites:Shaun Waugh