2026 MCCC Awards Submission - Supporting Evidence
1.Business Profile and Background
The history of how Munster Muscle Cars (MMC) began.
Munster Muscle Cars begins as Michael restoring his personal collection on his R and R whilst working FIFO.
Michael and Chantelle set up an SMSF and purchase a commercial premises for MMC to lease
Today in 2026 we have two employees and clientele Australia-wide. (Steve far left, retired in June 2025)
Munster Muscle Cars begins as Michael restoring his personal collection on his R and R whilst working FIFO.
2. Products, Services and Customers
In February 2026, previous client Peter McDougall flew Michael to Sydney with him to perform a pre-purchase vehicle inspection on a $230,000 Bathurst Monaro. Peter purchased the vehicle based on Michael's inspection. Peter pictured below at our premises in Yangebup in 2023 and to the left with Michael recently in Sydney. Peter represents our key customer segment.
Extracted from business accounting software XERO.
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3. Key Achievements & Business Growth (Last 12-24 months)
BUSINESS AWARDS - MMC were 2025 winners of the MTA of WA's Small Automotive Business of the Year Award and 2025, 2024 and 2023 AUSTRALIAN Small Business Champion Award Finalists for Automotive Services. Chantelle and Michael attended the respective awards as pictured.
INCREASE IN TURNOVER - MMC has experienced significant growth displayed in their turnover over the last 24 months. Below is an extract from their accounting software XERO.
EMBRACING INNOVATION - MMC switch from a solvent to a water based car painting system. Providing benefits for their employees, clients, the business and the environment.
CLIENT AND MMC RESTORED CAR AWARDS
RECOGNITION BY THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY
4. Service Excellence
Client Craig engaged MMC for a full nut and bolt restoration on his HT Monaro in 2024. Craig's google review to the left and Craig below visiting MMC during the restoration to check out the progress.
Clients Ricky and Cathy engaged MMC for a full nut and bolt restoration on his HQ Monaro in 2024. Ricky and Cathy's google review below and Ricky above visiting MMC during the restoration of their HQ to check out the progress.
5. Industry & Community Value
MMC sponsor City of Cockburn's primary school in Yangebup Colour Run in March 2026, 2025 & 2024
In February 2026 MMC took on Year 11 student Lucas from City of Cockburn highschool for work placement.
MMC are members of and support the City of Cockburn's Dallies Classic Car Club
In January 2025 we invited young 8 year old Holden fanatic Paul who has Autism and his Mum to take a tour of our premises and understand the restoration process.
In December 2024 MMC sponsor Cockburn Arc local mixed netball team.
In June 2024 when we released MMC merchandise available for purchase, we committed to donating $1 from every purchase to the Australian Men’s Shed Association.