Meet the team
Our story
Founder Dave Bowerman started in 1998 as one of the first professional detailers in the UK, preparing cars at motor shows around Europe for the world's press and public.
At the 2000 Geneva Motor Show, after preparing the new Aston Martin Vanquish for its world debut, Dave was asked to become Aston Martin's full-time contractor for press launches, magazine shoots and private events. That work ran until 2007 and included the Vanquish from the James Bond film Die Another Day. Since then, the business has grown into a worldwide client base of enthusiasts, private collectors and auction houses.
The team
Founder · West Midlands & the North
Detailing professionally since 1998 and Aston Martin's preparation contractor from 2000 to 2007. Dave has won awards at Aston Martin, Porsche and Ferrari owners' club concours, Salon Privé, Hampton Court Palace and Villa d'Este.
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South Wales & the South West
Dave discovered Ian's work on an enthusiast detailing forum and invited him to join in 2007. Based in Swansea, Ian runs our South Wales branch and manages client events in Europe and the UAE.
07909 870939Surrey, London & the South East
James joined in late 2010 and runs our Surrey branch. Alongside private collectors, he works regularly with RM Sotheby's, Historics Auctions, Eagle E-Type and Girardo & Co, and supports Chris Evans' CarFest charity events.
07818 404111Milestones
A few of the moments that shaped Sportscar Protection.
Dave Bowerman starts out as one of the UK's first professional detailers.
Prepares the Aston Martin Vanquish for its Geneva debut and becomes Aston Martin's preparation contractor.
Ian Aston joins the team.
James Richardson joins the team and goes on to run our Surrey branch.
The Ferrari F12 TRS is unveiled in Sicily. We've detailed and maintained it since new.
The Rolls-Royce Sweptail is unveiled at Lake Como, and joins our care.
The Sweptail wins best in class at Hampton Court Palace on its concours debut.
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