Bespoke service
We are what we do – bespoke. We have experience of storing and shipping vehicles and equipment to every corner of the world, delivering a bespoke service to our customers through a network of global contacts.
Providing global support
Bespoke Handling has been established through a dedicated level of service and providing bespoke solutions to customers, handling specialist logistics and shipments of cars, spares and equipment to and from worldwide destinations – much of it in time-critical motorsport arenas, where there is no margin for error. Our reputation has been built on delivering results globally, and the safe and sympathetic handling of valuable cargo direct to our clients.
Meet the team
Gary Ayles
Managing Director
I have been involved in motor racing for most of my working life & am an active member of the BRDC. I have had a successful career in many formulas from single seaters in F3000, the BTCC Touring Car championship with Toyota & in sports cars with Ferrari, McLaren, Porsche & Chrysler including numerous outings at the Le Mans 24 hours.
Fabian Daffern
Operations Director
I have been managing and coordinating shipping and transporting of classic, vintage and racing cars and equipment around the world since 1990. I know just how important it is to have confidence that your car or valuables will arrive in perfect condition with no dramas en route. The service I provide is geared to your specific needs and I am here for you – 24/7, 365 days a year.
Simon Hill
Sales Manager
Passionate about motorsport since visiting Brands Hatch as an 8 year-old, I went on to race single seaters, sports and saloon cars for over 15 years, before moving into motorsport media and commentating for Eurosport, ITV Sport and Motors TV for 10 years, including at the Le Mans 24 Hours.
I have worked alongside Gary previously, both running as race instructors at Brands Hatch, and most recently my focus has been helping my son, Jake, who won the 2024 Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship.
My previous roles have included sales within the automotive and logistics industry. This new position will be an opportunity to blend this experience with my passion for the wider automotive and motorsport industries, where I have built up a strong list of contacts in paddocks over the years.
Mae Daffern
Air & Sea Freight
I started at Bespoke Handling in 2022, and now work in the Air & Sea Freight department. Coming from the equestrian sector, my experience is quite different, but it’s given me great organisational skills, and the ability to work under pressure. I’ve been interested in motorsport since childhood, and have a particular passion for Formula 1 and classic cars, that I’ve now combined with my work here. In my spare time, I love to walk my dog, Tilly, who is also the office mascot and our unofficial head of security.
Tracy Ayles
Roadfreight, Storage, & Office Manager
I am responsible for the coordination of all roadfreight enquiries and vehicle storage, as well as the day-to-day management of the office. I have been part of the team at Bespoke Handling since 2016, which has grown to a dedicated fleet of enclosed trucks, multiple storage sites, and a busy team working to ensure everything is running smoothly. My previous experience of running pubs has definitely come in handy!
Vari Cameron
Head of Finance
I am a Chartered Accountant, and responsible for all things finance at Bespoke Handling, having worked in the logistics industry for over 20 years. I joined the team in 2019, from the role of Chief Financial Officer at global logistics specialists, DHL, after previously holding finance positions within the aviation and finance sectors.
Adam Morley
Carnet Administrator
I joined Bespoke Handling at the turn of 2024, with a background in administration, and a keen eye for detail. Prior experience includes working across sales, events, recruitment and activities co-ordination, and I also have a Masters in Film Exhibition, and enjoy playing ice hockey.
I manage the production, distribution and coorindation of ATA Carnets, in-house, which are now required for all imports and exports from the UK, for vehicles, spares and kit. It is a complex process, but I work to try and simplify the process for clients, providing advice and support, so that everything is as straightforward as possible.
Steven Butler
Air & Sea Freight Manager
I joined Bespoke Handling in 2025, and have been working in the freight industry for 30 years, varying from the small family run forwarding business to the big (DHL Industrial projects), and those inbetween over the years. I have worked in air, ocean and road freight operations shipping anything from the smallest of parcels to the largest industrial equipment, needing movement by an Antanov aircraft or ocean vessel charter.
Having worked on both sides of the fence, I understand the importance of good customer service, what it means to look after your customers and going the extra mile to deliver, no matter how small or large a shipment .
I have an interest in WRC and BTRC as motorsports, and can be found out on my mountain bike, hacking through woodlands in my spare time.
Andy Scott
Transport Manager
I joined Bespoke Handling in 2022 as a car transporter driver and quickly progressed to Transport Manager, drawing on a career that has spanned the military, private investigation, covert surveillance and HGV driving. Over the years I have worked across a variety of logistics roles, from low loader and tanker operations to the movement of prestigious vehicles across Europe, including a supercar tour of Iceland.
Today, I oversee the day-to-day running of our transportation operations, covering vehicle and driver compliance, quoting, routing, planning, customs processes and customer liaison. I hold a Transport Manager Certificate of Professional Competence (2025) and remain committed to delivering the highest standards of service, ensuring every movement is handled with precision and care.
Hannah Wyatt-Smith
Carnet Administrator
I joined Bespoke Handling in March 2025, bringing with me a strong background in administration and experience within the transport and logistics sector, following a few years spent at home with my youngest daughter. Based at our Silverstone office, I am responsible for producing ATA Carnets in-house and take pride in making the process as smooth and straightforward as possible for clients.
Building strong relationships and providing clear guidance are central to my role, and I place great importance on delivering excellent customer service. Since joining Bespoke Handling, I have developed a growing interest in motorsport, while outside work I enjoy family time, weekends away, and looking after my two poochons, Teddy and Flo.
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