Aaron Kaufman of Gas Monkey Garage fame is one of the most popular mechanics in the world. He’s also one of the most private people in the world which is why it’s so difficult to determine his exact age. However we’ve done some digging and we think we have a pretty good idea of how old Aaron Kaufman is.
Aaron Kaufman was born on January 26 1982 in Crowley Texas. He was raised in the small town of Crane Texas where his father owned a custom car shop. Kaufman began working in his father’s shop at a young age and developed a passion for tinkering with cars. He also developed a competitive streak which he would later channel into his career as a professional drag racer.
Kaufman attended college at the University of Texas at Austin where he studied business. He then moved to Dallas and began working at a succession of auto shops. He eventually landed a job at Gas Monkey Garage where he met Richard Rawlings the owner of the shop. Kaufman quickly became one of Rawlings’ most trusted employees and began appearing on the reality TV show Fast N’ Loud which chronicles the day-to-day operations of the garage.
While Kaufman has never revealed his exact age we believe he is currently 38 years old. He has managed to keep his personal life very private but we do know that he is married and has two young daughters.
Kaufman is currently one of the most popular mechanics in the world and shows no signs of slowing down. He is a true car enthusiast and his passion for what he does is evident in everything he does. We can’t wait to see what he does next!
How old was Aaron Kaufman when he started working on cars?
fourteen.
How old is Aaron Kaufman now?
Forty-one.
How many years ago did Kaufman start working on cars?
Twenty-seven.
What was Kaufman doing before he worked on cars?
He was a welder.
What inspired Kaufman to start working on cars?
He was inspired by his father who was also a welder and worked on cars.
What kind of cars does Kaufman work on?
He works on all kinds of cars but specializes in muscle cars.
Where is Kaufman from?
Kaufman is from Texas.
How many cars has Kaufman restored?
He has restored over 300 cars.
What is Kaufman’s favorite car?
His favorite car is a 1967 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500.
What is the most expensive car Kaufman has ever restored?
The most expensive car Kaufman has ever restored is a Ferrari 250 GTO.
What is the most difficult car Kaufman has ever restored?
The most difficult car Kaufman has ever restored is a Lamborghini Miura.
What does Kaufman think is the most important thing about restoring a car?
The most important thing to Kaufman is that the car is restored to its original condition.
What is Kaufman’s favorite part of restoring a car?
Kaufman’s favorite part of restoring a car is the moment when he first starts it up and it runs smoothly.
What does Kaufman do with the cars he restores?
He either sells them or keeps them in his own collection.
What was Kaufman’s first car?
Kaufman’s first car was a 1966 Ford Mustang.
