Dennis Collins' Garage Is Filled With Porsches And Jeeps
Dennis Collins
By Joseph White
Published Nov 10, 2024
Dennis Collins is an American entrepreneur and car enthusiast who is best known for his appearances on the reality show “Fast N Loud” and for running “Collins Brothers Jeep” which helped him amass a net worth of $30 million as of 2024.
Aside from that Collins' love for cars that ignited in his youth has only fueled his desire further, which led him to own, restore, and resell numerous cars mostly Jeeps, Mustangs, and Porsches. However, there is more to that, so let's check the details down below.
9. 1967 Shelby Mustang GT500
In one of his YouTube videos, Dennis gave an update to the viewer about his Shelby GT500 that he got his hands on in the summer of 2022. The Mustang required substantial restoration on the interior while the exterior was rather in relatively better condition, draped in a lime green sheath.
1967 Shelby Mustang GT500 | Specs |
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Price | $4,195 |
Powertrain | 7.0 Liter V8 |
Horsepower | 355 HP |
Torque | 420 lb-ft |
Transmission | 4-speed manual |
0-60 MPH | 6.2 seconds |
Top Speed | 132 MPH |
Throughout the car's review, Dennis talked about the various new and old stock components including an AM/8-track radio which enhanced the appeal of the interior. After the restoration, the car underwent a lot of changes. The entire exterior was dismantled and repainted while the interior was upgraded with new seat covers, door panels, and a headline.
8. 1968 Porsche 912 Targa
In one of his videos from late 2022, Dennis Collins halted his search for Shelby Mustangs to venture into Pennsylvania in search of a rare 1968 Porsche 912 Targa. After reaching his location Dennis got straight to work and verified the descriptions the car had, and it wasn't long before that he revealed that the car was a real deal.
1968 Porsche 912 Targa | Specs |
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Price | $5,350 |
Powertrain | 1.6 Liter H-4 |
Horsepower | 90 HP |
Torque | 91 lb-ft |
Transmission | 4-speed manual |
0-60 MPH | 11.6 seconds |
Top Speed | 119 MPH |
The 912 Targa that Dennis was checking out was somewhat weathered, however the Arizona roots meant that the car still had a robust foundation. And while talking about the restoration work, he emphasized keeping the Targa's original “Platina style”
6. 1971 Porsche 911T
In one of his videos from early 2022 Dennis heads out to rescue a 1971 Porche 911T, that was left idle for almost two decades in a town in Louisiana. After discovering the car Dennis quickly took a look at it and revealed that the 911T covered under a layer of came in a Signal Green color.
1971 Porsche 911T | Specs |
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Price | $7,289 |
Powertrain | 2.2 Liter H-6 |
Horsepower | 120 HP |
Torque | 135 lb-ft |
Transmission | 5-speed manual |
0-60 MPH | 9.5 seconds |
Top Speed | 124 MPH |
Aside from that he also modifications that the car already had including the stock engine that had been replaced with a much more powerful one from the 911E and the rear lighting which came from a newer 911.
5. 1958 Austin-Healy 100-Six “Goldie” Roadster
The 1958 Austin-Healy 100-Six “Goldie” Roadster which has also been described as the Golden Child on Dennis Collins' website is a classic spectacle to look at. This car was sold immediately after it won a show hosted by Daily Express and eventually found its way to Dennis.
1958 Austin-Healy 100-Six “Goldie” Roadster | Specs |
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Price | $7,490 |
Powertrain | 2.6 Liter I-6 |
Horsepower | 117 HP |
Torque | 149 lb-ft |
Transmission | 4-speed manual |
0-60 MPH | 10 seconds |
Top Speed | 103 MPH |
Dennis as the owner of the “Goldie” was responsible for its complete restoration that will portray its story and significance as the most significant and pricey Healys ever made.
4. 1981 Jeep CJ-7
Another one of Dennis's Jeeps is the 1981 CJ-7 that stands in his garage as a testament to his restoration prowess. The CJ-7 underwent 600 hours of meticulous restoration which resulted in the whole car getting restored including every wire.
1981 Jeep CJ-7 | Specs |
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Price | $7,490 |
Powertrain | 4.2 Liter I-6 |
Horsepower | 98 HP |
Torque | 193 lb-ft |
Transmission | 4-speed manual |
0-60 MPH | 11.3 seconds |
Top Speed | 75 MPH |
Under Dennis' guidance, the CJ-7 had numerous changes, and it emerged as a stunning restored piece. Post-restoration, the most striking part of the car became its brownish exterior color, which was precisely executed to upscale its allure.
3. 1978 Jeep CJ-5
In one of his videos, Dennis Collins quickly dives into presenting his 1978 Jeep CJ-5 which was found and retrieved from an overgrown forest. The Jeep was mostly un-restored, however, it was covered in a Sun Orange sheath and is a rarity among all the Jeeps from its time.
1978 Jeep CJ-5 | Specs |
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Price | $10,193 |
Powertrain | 2.0 Liter I-4 |
Horsepower | 60 HP |
Torque | 105 lb-ft |
Transmission | 5-speed manual |
0-60 MPH | 5.5 seconds |
Top Speed | 90 MPH |
Dennis also hinted about the change he desired in the CJ-5, which included transforming the plain-Jane black interior to a denim upholstery, that came in the Levi's Edition Jeeps. Beyond that, he also talked about replacing the Inline-4 engine with a more powerful V8 engine.
2. 1986 Porsche 930 Turbo
Dennis Collins revealed all of the Porsches that he owned in one of his videos, and the last car among all of the Porsches he revealed was a black-on-black 1986 Porsche 930 Turbo. He mentioned that Porsche had a unique status in the rest of the world which meant that it was intended for the markets outside the US. This car was imported by the previous owner as new in 1986, as the car was not available domestically.
1986 Porsche 930 Turbo | Specs |
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Price | $48,000 |
Powertrain | 3.3 Liter H-6 |
Horsepower | 282 HP |
Torque | 289 lb-ft |
Transmission | 4-speed manual |
0-60 MPH | 4.6 seconds |
Top Speed | 155 MPH |
Later on, Dennis also marveled over the car's low mileage as it had only 19,538 actual miles on its odometer, and aside from that he also praised the previous owner as the car was in a stunning condition.
1. 1959 Porsche 356A
Dennis is quite a die-hard Porsche fan, and his search for rare Porsches goes on now and then. During one of those searches, he found a Porsche 356 in bad condition due to an accident.
1959 Porsche 356A | Specs |
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Price | $348,967 |
Powertrain | 1.1 Liter |
Horsepower | 40 HP |
Torque | 90 lb-ft |
Transmission | 4-speed manual |
0-60 MPH | N/A |
Top Speed | 90 MPH |
Later Dennis sent the 356 for restoration to Rod Emery’s uncle who is quite well-known for his Outlaw Porsche projects. The car’s papers unveiled that the 356 originally came with an Ivory White paint from the factory, however, it was later painted with a Ruby White sheath. Aside from that, Dennis has not revealed much about the car.
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FAQs
What is the net worth of Dennis Collins?
As of May 2024 Dennis Collins has a net worth of $30 million.
What business does Dennis Collins owns?
Dennis Collins owns the Collins Brothers Jeep in Wylie, Texas.
What is Dennis Collins' most expensive car?
The most expensive cars in Dennis Collins' 1959 Porsche 356A.
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