What is Dennis Collins' net worth?
Dennis Collins is an American entrepreneur with a net worth of $30 million. Based in Wylie, Texas, he runs Collins Brothers Jeep, a business he has managed for 29 years that specializes in Jeep restoration and conversion projects, focusing exclusively on the Wrangler and CJ series. Dennis gained wider recognition through appearances on the reality show "Fast N' Loud" alongside his friend and fellow car enthusiast Richard Rawlings.
Early Life
Dennis Collins' interest in cars began in childhood, playing with Matchbox and Hot Wheels cars on his bedroom rug. In high school, he owned a blue 1966 Ford Mustang. He holds degrees in Economics and Finance from the University of Texas at Dallas.
Career
After college, Dennis quickly understood that owning his own business was the smartest choice. In 1984, he founded Collins Brothers Jeep, specializing in outfitting and servicing Jeeps. He also owns Black Mountain Jeep Conversions.
Besides Jeeps, Dennis works with Healey vehicles, having owned or worked on over 200 of them, including Goldie, the 100-6 show car. He owns the first Nash-Healey produced in 1950, a car many believe to be the first true sports car.
Dennis' passion for classic cars remains strong. For every Jeep sold or serviced, a classic car finds a new home thanks to his expertise in locating and selling rare, low-mileage classic cars.
Dennis has appeared on "Fast N' Loud" with Richard Rawlings, whom he met in 1996 during a Harley Davidson invitational. Dennis and Jay Riecke are regular buyers on the show, which also features fabricator Aaron Kaufman.
Some notable transactions include purchasing a Super Boss 429 horsepower car called the Lawn Man Mustang for less than $100 thousand, even though similar models have sold for over $2 million. In 2017, Dennis set world records at the Barrett-Jackson auctions in Scottsdale, Arizona, with six Mustangs, including a 1994 Ford Mustang GT Convertible for $44 thousand and a 1989 Mustang LX Hatchback 5.0 for $71.5 thousand.
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Personal Life
Dennis Collins and his wife Kim have been married since 1993 and live in Texas. They have two children who are grown and independent.
Dennis and Richard Rawlings are also Cannonball record holders. They once held the world record for the fastest Cannonball Run time until 2013. To break the record, which had stood since 1979, they traveled 2811 miles from New York to Los Angeles in 31 hours and 59 minutes, averaging a speed of 87.6 MPH.
Real Estate
Dennis Collins' home is a sprawling two-acre property featuring a 7,964 square foot ranch-style home and a freestanding garage complex that can store over 20 cars and has a large workshop. The property also includes a private baseball diamond that can double as a helicopter pad, a fenced dog run, and world-class outdoor facilities such as a professional sound system, a double-sized V-shaped pool, a fire pit, a double-sided fireplace, and a fountain that converts to a hot tub for 16.
The main house boasts a gourmet kitchen, three bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths, and a guest wing with its own kitchen, living room, one-and-a-half baths, and one bedroom. Other features include skylights, three fireplaces, a wine cooler, a wet bar, and a dream closet. The master suite has a 600-square-foot boutique closet accessible via a private staircase, complete with a sitting room and a balcony overlooking the pool. Located in Murphy, Texas, about 30 miles from downtown Dallas and 38 miles from DFW Airport, the home was listed for $1.988 million in 2017.
Dennis and his wife have since built a contemporary home on a golf course.
