If this is your first time meeting Paul Taylor Sr., the owner of C.A.R.S. (Canadian Automotive Restoration Specialists), and he looks familiar, it is a good bet that one of your guilty pleasures is reality television. Taylor is one of The Restorers on season one of the hit series Restoration Garage, which airs on the National Geographic Channel in the U.S. and on History Television in Canada. If you are now having that “Ah, right, Paul!” moment, you are probably remembering a few specifics: His wife and business partner, Nicole, and his son, Paul Jr. are his world; his shop is located in Southern Ontario – in Shelburne, Dufferin County to be exact; he takes calculated risks; he thrives on constant change and, therefore, efficiency. What is even more memorable about Paul Sr.’s story is that he started C.A.R.S. with just CDN $800.00 and has achieved incredible torque in just two short years in business.
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SPOTLIGHT ON BUSINESS • AUGUST 2016
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