George's knowledge spans more than 20 years in the automotive industry. He operates a mechanical workshop called G.V. Automotive which specializes in Mechanical Repairs & Servicing to all makes & models with a department dedicated to restoration work to various types of classic sedans & sports cars, he also specializes in manufacturing the A.C. Cobra replica known as the Python now for over 2 decades. George has a vast knowledge on anything classic, with his constant travel to the States it has allowed him to create a large network of contacts which then in turn is passed onto his clients. "I love doing shows & swap meets both here & in the States." George drives is 53 F100 rat rod , His 1st Python Cobra , which we all call the dianosaur 1991 Chev Pick up which hauls his Race car around, His 1971 Harley, & his little buzz box Daihatsu handy van which he loves. George loves ALL food, going to the movies, Maggie & L.A.
He has also been the principle force behind Python Racing, campaigning two Pythons for the past 10 years in the Victorian State Racing Championship, achieving a championship win in 1998 and 3rd place in 2001.
George has restored and built numerous cars and bikes over the years, he has also been involved in the Film, Television and Advertising Industries where he supplies vehicles and bikes for productions such as Neighbours and Stingers. A lot of bikes have also been supplied for numerous ads and promotional advertising over the years.
George's infectious personality is only obvious when you meet the man personally. He is very generous and has been a campaigner for the Challenge cancer support network, assisting kids and their families that are dealing with cancer for almost 2 decades by supplying bikes and cars for numerous functions that Challenge holds.
The Motorcycle shop was started at the premise of G.V Automotive in 2006. George saw that the area needed repair shop & an RWC station for motorcycles. Today the repair shop specializes in V-TWINS that is not to say they don't work on metric or English bikes. "It's all welcome here!" George says. George has been building motorcycles & customizing bikes now since the early 90's. With the introduction of Python Choppers now to the Sth Melbourne area, we can service, maintain, repair, do tyres, rwc restoration & engineer's reports to all bikes. |