Wayne Carini: Passionate Car Restorer and Reality TV Star

Wayne Carini, with a net worth of $20 million, is a master car restorer and American car enthusiast. He developed an interest in cars at the age of nine when he rode in a 1960 Rosso Chiaro 250 SWB Ferrari. He learned the art of Ferrari restoration from his mentor Francois Sicard. Carini owns three companies in Portland, Connecticut: F40 Motorsports, Continental Auto Ltd., and Carini Carozzeria.

Carini stumbled into reality television when producers found his name in a New York Times article, leading to the creation of “Chasing Classic Cars” in 2008. The show follows Carini as he travels the country, buying and selling classic cars.

Despite never pursuing a career in reality TV, Carini found his passion in classic cars by working for his father’s shop as a child. He started by sweeping floors for $5 a week and eventually took over the family business in 1973 after initially attending college to become a teacher.

Carini is also passionate about getting young people involved in collecting and restoring classic cars. He fears that without engaging young people, the art of collecting classic cars will become extinct. Carini currently resides in a log home with his family in rural Connecticut and supports the cause for autism.

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