STATEWIDE AUTOMOTIVE - Key Persons

With a passion for everything mechanical, Paul began his career as an apprentice for Ansett Australia in 1986 at the young age of 16. As soon as he received his qualification Paul was employed by Carlton United Brewery (CUB) completing services and repairs on the company fleet vehicles. Within 12 months Paul was offered and accepted the position of workshop manager. After three years with the company as manager Paul left CUB in 1991 to form the beginnings of Statewide 4×4. Paul himself is an avid off roader and has been heading off the beaten track for many years. His first 4WD was a 1976 Toyota 40 Series Landcruiser. This was converted into an original soft top. The original 6 cylinder engine was removed and replaced with a small block chev, the gear box was a late model 5 speed from an 80 Series Landcruiser as were the diffs. To finish it off the body was sprayed a Candy Red. Paul still owns the 40 Series today.