At 99, Ray Gloster still fixes cars six days a week in tiny Underbool, after 83 years on the job and a pending bid to be named the world’s oldest working mechanic

Ray Gloster, aged 99, continues working as a mechanic for 83 years. He works six days a week at the family garage founded in 1925. His family is applying to Guinness World Records for this achievement. Gloster has witnessed significant changes in the automotive industry over his career. He enjoys solving mechanical problems and interacting with customers daily.

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At 99, Ray Gloster still fixes cars six days a week in tiny Underbool, after 83 years on the job and a pending bid to be named the world’s oldest working mechanic
Ray Gloster, aged 99, continues working as a mechanic for 83 years. He works six days a week at the family garage founded in 1925. His family is applying to Guinness World Records for this achievement. Gloster has witnessed significant changes in the automotive industry over his career. He enjoys solving mechanical problems and interacting with customers daily.
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