We are a community of passionate Classic Car enthusiasts, dedicated to sharing the thrill of motoring heritage with as many Australians as possible. Our goal is simple: to see more people buying, fixing, driving, racing, rallying and enjoying classic cars.
Between us, we have centuries of combined experience driving, breaking, repairing, racing, rallying, and restoring vehicles from the last century. We are true 20th-century classic car devotees.
Through The Hub, we encourage new owners by offering car hire for a day, weekend, or longer, as well as training, advice, and hands-on support to help them get the most out of their motoring journey. We also run the largest database of vehicles for Film, TV and Photoshoots in Australia giving income earning opportunities to owners.
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Our Team
Keith McIlroy – Founder & CEO
Keith’s passion began at 15 with a Honda 90 motorcycle, which he stripped and rebuilt countless times in his parents’ Derbyshire garage. He quickly graduated to four wheels, competing in rallies across the UK, New Zealand, and Australia. Alongside a successful corporate career, Keith blended his leadership expertise with his love of cars to build one of the world’s largest classic car hire and education businesses.
Nick Lavermicocca – Operations Director
An Italian electrical engineer with a soft spot for Citroëns (?), Nick oversees the daily running of our car rental business. For more than a decade, he has worked alongside Keith while also producing radio programs for SBS and founding his own Italian music station in Sydney.
Harry Houston – Technical Director
An Honours graduate in Mechanical Engineering with an MBA, Harry’s career mirrored Keith’s blend of corporate success and motorsport competition. Originally from Dublin, he competed against Keith in Ireland during the 1970s before reconnecting in Sydney decades later. Today, Harry is one of our most popular coaches, running one-on-one engine-building sessions for owners.
Shay Gillings – Marketing Director
Shay’s love of Rolls-Royces began in childhood and continues through her active role with the Rolls-Royce Club in Sydney. After a family break, she has rejoined the team to bring her energy and expertise to our marketing efforts.
Bruce Chellingworth – Chief Technical Officer
Bruce began in his family’s Cairns repair shop before becoming Toyota’s Chief Training Officer. He is our go-to expert for complex troubleshooting, major mechanical work, and restoration projects. He has also rallied and loves American Muscle Cars.
John Hine – Senior Technical Consultant.
John owned a leading repair shop for 40 years, specialising in competition cars for leading Touring and Australian Rally Championship cars. He built a strong reputation for quality workmanship and deep technical knowledge. John is a member of the Institute of Mechanical Engineers and a founding director of AASDN Australia.
Matthew Lu – IT Specialist
The youngest member of our team, Matthew holds a Master’s degree in Computer Science and provides the technical expertise the rest of us often lack. He keeps our ageing websites running smoothly and helps guide us through the digital side of the business.
