Wayne Carini

Wayne Carini (born October 13, 1951) is an American master car restorer and TV personality best known for his love of classic cars.[1][2] Carini stars in the Chasing Classic Cars TV series, garnering him worldwide recognition. He has also appeared in numerous automotive magazines.

Wayne Carini
Born1951 (age 68–69)
Portland, United States
NationalityAmerican
Occupation
  • Television personality
  • Car restorer
Children
  • Lindsay Carini
  • Kimberly Carini
Parent(s)
  • Robert Carini (father)
  • Rosemary Carini (mother)

Personal life

Wayne Carini was born in Portland, Connecticut, the son of Robert (Bob) Carini and Rosemary Carini. Bob Carini owned a collision repair and auto restoration business in Glastonbury, Connecticut.[3] Since early in his childhood, Wayne's father was an inspiration for his interest in vintage cars. His weekends during his youth were often spent traveling to car shows and displaying vehicles they had restored.

At the age of 9, Wayne had his first drive in 1960 Rosso Chiaro 250 SWB Ferrari. As a teenager, he began making plans to pursue a college degree in architecture and later became a teacher. Eventually, however, his father presented an offer he couldn't refuse – half of the family business as a gift.[3]

Professional career

Carini started his career in his father's shop while still in grade school,[3] working together on classics including Duesenbergs, Lincolns, Packards and Ford Model As.

Alongside his father Robert Carini and daughter Lindsay Cushing, they have served in recent years as grand marshals at Klingberg Vintage Motorcar Festival, conducted in New Britain, Connecticut.[4][5] He has been part of numerous charitable programs and organizations like Autism Speaks. There is a short introductory book about Wayne, named We Survived The Crash.[6]

He was involved in the TV show My Classic Car as himself and he appeared in Overhaulin', a reality TV series.[7] At present, Carini is the owner of three car dealerships in Portland, CT.

  • F40 Motorsports which deals with the vintage cars
  • Carini Carrozzeria
  • Continental Auto Ltd.

Chasing Classic Cars
Main article: Chasing Classic Cars

Carini's lifelong chasing of vintage cars was noticed by Jim Astrausky, the chief of Essex Television Group Inc.. Astrausky approached Carini for a television show. The show airs on the Motor Trend channel.

References
  1. Page, Emma (November 1, 2015). "Wayne Carini talks Chasing Classic Cars". stuff.co.nz. Stuff Limited. Retrieved August 1, 2018.
  2. "Chasing Classic Volkswagens with Wayne Carini". California Pacific/JBugs. 2018-04-26. Retrieved 2018-08-01.
  3. "Remembering Bob Carini". Klingberg Motor Car Series. 2017-12-18. Retrieved 2018-08-01.
  4. Ernst, Kurt (2016-01-08). "Robert Carini, 1922 – 2016". Hemmings Daily. Retrieved 2018-08-01.
  5. "The 2015 Klingberg Vintage Motorcar Festival". The Old Motor. 2015-06-06. Retrieved 2018-08-01.
  6. Reindel, David (2012-04-19). We Survived The Crash: Survival Stories from the Great Recession. Xlibris Corporation. p. 20. ISBN 1469126176.
  7. "Wayne Carini". imdb.com. IMDB. Retrieved August 1, 2018.
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