There’s nothing better than a car-wrenching show with great automobiles, an entertaining cast, and the right amount of drama. The only thing which would make that combination better is having the gorgeous car engine specialist Constance Nunes on the team, and the “Car Masters: Rust to Riches” audience can attest to that.
Constance has demonstrated over and over that she knows well her way around cars, and isn’t afraid of letting everyone know it. She’s also quite a successful model and business owner, but could these eventually take her away from Gotham Garage? Or is her place in the show secure for the time being?
Keep with us to learn more about Constance Nunes, her path in Netflix’s “Car Masters: Rust to Riches”, and where her career is heading outside of TV.
What Happened To Constance Nunez?
Ever since “Car Masters: Rust To Riches” premiered in 2018, Constance Nunes’ career has grown exponentially to her becoming one of the show’s most popular stars. She knows well how to capitalize on her fame, by promoting her business Cars by Constance, and her modeling career.
She’s also gained thousands of followers on Instagram, thanks to the TV exposure, and often attends renowned events such as the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show, and is the face of car-related brands. All of that is on top of keeping a safe place in “Car Masters: Rust To Riches”, appearing in all six seasons which have premiered up to 2024.
Regarding her place in Gotham Garage, it’s revealed that Constance doesn’t work in the shop full-time, but is a contractor, revealing this fact herself when asked about the show on her Instagram comments. She’s also revealed her intentions of starting a YouTube channel, which will cover car and personal-related topics, meaning that Constance’s content will no longer be limited to the show and social media, apparently much to the joy of her fans.
Who Else Is Still In The Show?
The latest “Car Masters: Rust To Riches” season premiered in October 2024, continuing with the original cast including Constance, Shawn Pilot, Tony Quinones and Mike Pyle – better known as ‘Caveman’. There’s also Gotham Garage’s owner Mark Towle, who remains the show’s lead star.
Just like Constance, everyone in the show does their own thing when they aren’t filming. While Mark is fully dedicated to Gotham Garage all year round, Shawn is a seasoned Corvette fan who makes a living trading and chopping them up. He has a business named VetteRod, and a YouTube channel on which he periodically shares content.
For his part, Tony owns the business TQ Customs, where he wrangles muscle cars and trucks for a living. He takes part in the SEMA show and other important automotive events, and has gained over 100,000 Instagram followers thanks to his innovative automotive work.
Last but not least, there’s Mike ‘Caveman’, who despite being unclear about what he does when he’s not in the show, has gained over 90,000 Instagram followers thanks to his entertaining antics and personality.
What’s Constance’s Business About?
Cars by Constance is the place where Constance Nunes’ automotive dreams become a reality. Her business is located in Wildomar, California, and specializes in the customization and restoration of 1960s Ford Mustangs. According to her website, Constance’s experience wrenching cars extends to over 19 years, but she chose to focus on Mustangs because of her love for the brand and what it represents for her.
As Constance mentioned in an interview at the 2024 Twin Cities Auto Show, the favorite car she’s ever worked on is the Babystang, which is her 1964.5 Mustang she’s owned for almost two decades, and wrenched herself. Constance is quite proud of the Babystang and has exhibited it at several automotive events including the 2024 SEMA Show, where she talked about the technical and mechanical aspects of her build. She also remarked on the special attention she pays to details when customizing cars in her shop, and how that makes Babystang her most loyal friend on the road.
Constance uses her personal Instagram to promote her business, often sharing sneak peeks about her projects and events on it. On top of that, Cars by Constance also offers classic automotive trading services, making it quite an excellent business for such a dedicated car enthusiast as she is.
Modeling Career & More
While Constance Nunes’ main focus is on the automotive field, her modeling career has also seen a rise in recent years. As Constance revealed in a 2021 interview, she’s been modeling since the early 2010s, but thought that modeling for big brands was impossible, given her background as a mechanic and how that didn’t fit with the glamorous demands that modeling entailed.
However, following the “Car Masters: Rust to Riches” premiere in 2018, Constance was noticed by an executive involved with the fashion brand Guess. It didn’t take long for her to land a deal with the brand, so opening more opportunities for her in the modeling world.
Up until now, Constance has worked for Wrangler, Walmart, and Feral Cosmetics, among others. Her beauty also attracts eyes in the automotive world, so it isn’t unusual for her to land brand deals with companies in the industry and be a guest at important events. In late 2024, Constance was also included in a series of promotional video spots for Barrett-Jackson, the famous classic car dealer and auctioneer.
What’s In The Future For Constance?
Constance Nunes is doing quite well both in the automotive field and as a model. Her popularity on Instagram is also worth noting, as her follower count is over 1.3 million, surpassing by far the rest of the cast of “Car Masters: Rust to Riches”.
Besides the late 2024 announcement of Constance’s upcoming YouTube channel, it’s unclear what other plans she has for the future. However, one thing for sure is that so far she’s managed to work well in two vastly different industries, while still keeping her essence and personality intact.
