Meet the Team
About Us
Stillwell Ford has served the people of Adelaide and beyond since 1971. We pride ourselves on our continued
professionalism and commitment to delivering an optimum service or purchase experience for our valued guests.
We proudly offer an integrated and seamless customer service approach across all facets of the dealership –
from new and used vehicle sales to servicing, parts and accessories, and finance and insurance.
This June we welcomed our new General Manager, Kosta Avgoustinos, who is tailoring our approach to delivering
a consistent, high quality experience for all Stillwell Ford guests.
Dealer Principal
Over the past 17 years Kosta has built his career from OEM to Senior Dealership Management. For the past 17 years,
Kosta has always focused his business on values and guest services. Kosta’s focus is to ensure that his guests receive
the optimum service they deserve. Our business is run as if it’s a family orientated environment which allows the staff
to perform at their peak, whilst providing the guest with the ultimate experience.
Service Manager
Gary Dacosta has worked in the automotive industry for over 17 Years all of them with Ford Motor Company.
Starting as an apprentice technician, Gary has leveraged his managerial skills from Master Technician, to
Workshop Control, to Service Manager. Gary’s ability to resolve any and all servicing issues with tailored advice
and technical efficiency has made him an integral part of our service team for the last 17 years.
New Vehicle Sales Manager
Zac started his career in the Automotive industry with Stillwell Ford in 2013.
Moving through our Pre-owned sales departments, to Assistant Manager, then Sales Manager in 2018
and finally New Vehicle Manager in 2020 has allowed Zac to have an in-depth knowledge of the Stillwell Ford brand.
Zac’s dedication, work ethic and innovation help support our company’s future, serving South Australians at the highest level.
Used Vehicle Sales Manager
Steve Beinortas has recently re-joined Stillwell Ford, having more than 10 years’ experience with the Ford Brand.
Starting in Sales, he has quickly climbed the Management ranks due to his exceptional product knowledge and
commitment to creating holistically positive experiences for his guests. Steve is an integral and invaluable member
of the Stillwell Ford Management group, and his team benefit greatly from his positive demeanour and dedication
to the industry.
Customer Relations Manager - Service
Deborah Mitchell has been with Stillwell Ford for over 19 years. Deborah is passionate about delivering quality,
guest experiences and committed to assisting our guests with all aspects of customer service and ensuring they
have a positive experience. Deborah is very approachable and welcomes all feedback from our guests to be used
as we continually review and improve our services.

About The Adtrans Automotive Group Limited

Strategic investments are always exciting, and in 2007 AP Eagers invested in Adelaide based but publicly listed Adtrans Group Limited (ASX: ADG).
This gave AP Eagers entry into the South Australian car market and nationally into the Heavy Truck market, many years after the Green family had private interests in South Australia in the early days. AP Eagers agreed with GD Bignell Nominees Pty Ltd to purchase 3.6 million shares in the publicly listed entity for $14.4 million. GD Bignell Nominees was the family company of Adtrans’ Founder and Chairman, Graeme Bignell.
The purchase was settled on 1 May 2007 by the payment of $3.6 million in cash and 939,131 shares in AP EAGERS which lifted AP Eagers’ holding in Adtrans to 19.6%.
And so the Company became the major shareholder in Adtrans.
Graeme Bignell’s origins are in Melbourne, and it was there as a young man in the 1960s that he worked firstly for Preston Motors Ltd selling motor vehicles before moving into management. In August 1968 Graeme joined Bermar (Bib) Sellars Stillwell who had founded the Stillwell Automotive Group in 1950. Originally starting as General Manager, Bib had head hunted Graeme to join his group as Graeme had already established himself as one of the fastest rising talents in the Victorian automotive industry. Graeme and Bib became lifelong friends. In 1971 Graeme Bignell moved to Adelaide when he and Bib bought the Davitt Ford dealership including cars and Ford Bedford Trucks, which they renamed B S Stillwell Ford Pty Ltd and opened on 1st April 1971. Graeme Bignell, the Dealer Principal, had a 25 per cent interest, while his partner, friend and financial backer held the remainder.
Stillwell Ford quickly became a power house in the South Australian market, establishing itself as market leader and becoming a major player in the state’s new and used car business. In 1975 Graeme established a standalone Stillwell Trucks dealership in Adelaide, at Regency Park, to sell the just released Ford Louisville. They subsequently leased land at Milperra in Sydney (which they later purchased) AND STARTED ANOTHER SPECIALIST Heavy Truck dealership there in 1979. Stillwell Trucks, Sydney, became the largest retail outlet for heavy trucks in Australia.
Stillwell Ford - Contact Details
Sales Trading Hours
monday
8:30 am - 5:30 pm
tuesday
8:30 am - 5:30 pm
wednesday
8:30 am - 5:30 pm
thursday
8:30 am - 7:30 pm
friday
8:30 am - 5:30 pm
saturday
8:30 am - 5:00 pm
sunday
Closed

