Mike Coy is the star of Netflix’s new show Tex Mex Motors. Fans who are familiar with his work have seen him before on a Discovery TV show. So what has changed for him since? Is he married? How old is he? Who are his parents and siblings?
Learn all about him in this article below.
Mike Coy On Netflix Tex Mex Motors
Car restoration show is a very popular genre of reality show among fans who are of course lover of cars. And, Netflix has something for this weekend to binge, a car restoration show named Tex Mex Motors. The show is bringing “junk” automobiles into a workshop to be turned into “jewels.”
The Tex Mex Motors crew established their business in El Paso, Texas, just at the Mexican-American border. Before exploring further into Mexico in search of and refurbishing even more vehicles, the crew has to raise $250,000.
According to his bio, Mike is Tex Mex Motor’s shop boss and painter. Mike essentially manages the show and is responsible for many of the cars’ distinctive paint jobs. For the cars, he frequently chooses vibrant hues and designs to increase their chances of selling.
Other cast members joining him this season are Robert ‘Rabbit’ Pitts, Scooter Wreyton, Wesley Zachary, Jaime Hjelm, and Jenicio Adame.
How Much Is Mike Coy Net Worth?
Mike Coy has a reported net worth of above $3 million. He worked for Gas Monkey Garage as a master painter and body specialist. Gas Monkey Garage specializes in restoring classic cars from across the country. Based in Dallas, Gas Monkey Garage transforms forgotten cars into automotive marvels.
Coy started working on cars in 1992 and after Richard Rawlings brought him in to help paint the two Pontiac Firebirds, he never left. His favorite Gas Monkey Garage build is the ’49 Chevy 3100 truck.
Mike has been in the industry for more than 20 years. In fact, Mike started working in cars in high school.
Mike started out in a hot rod shop and built several award-winning cars. Besides building cars, he has also worked on a reality show Fast N’ Lound on Discovery. Per his IMDB, he has appeared on 8 episodes of the show from 2014 to 2017.
Fun Fact: Although Mike specializes in building cars, he loves riding two wheels. He has also built “Hondo”—a 1972 Honda Mini Trail 50 motorcycle. In order to transform five neglected shop motorcycles into showpieces for the Leake Auction, each member of the Gas Monkey crew was given $1,000 and two weeks. After everything was said and done, Mike Coy was by far the crowd favorite.
Mike Coy Age
Mike Coy reached age 46 in 2023. 1977 is Mike’s birth year.
Mike Coy Family
Mike Coy is the son of Steven Dale Coy (66 years old, @stevecoy7) and Jeanette Coy (65 years old, @jcoy0804). His parents have been married since 29 June 1975. On Father’s Day 2022, Mike wished his dad: “Happy Father’s Day I feel like this photo was just training for me to mow the lawn!! Love you, Dad!!”
Steve was in the military. Hence on Veteran’s Day 2020, he wished his dad, “Thank you to my dad and all the other veterans who keep our country safe!! #happyveteransday.”
Steve now works at Ferrero USA. He graduated from Midwestern State University and Hillsboro High Hillsboro Ohio.
Regarding siblings, Mike has four. He has three brothers Tyler (29 years old), Michael (46 years old), and Todd Coy (43 years old), and a sister named Rachel Coy (48 years old).
Is Mike Coy Married?
No, Mike Coy is not married as of this article in 2023. However, he was in a relationship with one Costanza Pri (@costanzapri).
The pair started dating in 2020. A little over six months into dating, Mike added on his IG, “I have done more amazing things with this woman than anyone in my life and it’s only been a little over a year and I can’t wait to see what the future brings ❤️ Ho fatto cose più incredibili con questa donna di chiunque altro nella mia vita ed è passato solo poco più di un anno e non vedo l’ora di vedere cosa porterà il futuro ❤️.”
Closing towards the first anniversary of their first meeting, Mike shared on his IG in March 2021, “It’s been a little over a year since I met this amazing woman and I can only hope that this will go on forever ❤️❤️❤️❤️.”
In January of that year, he had also announced on his IG that Costanza was his “best friend and love of my life.”
The most latest post of Costanza was in April 2021. He wished his girlfriend, “Happy birthday babe I hope today is as pretty as you ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️.”
It is unclear if they are still together.
Mike was in a relationship/married before. He has at least one son named Carson.
Mike Coy Cancer
Although there have been searches for Mike Coy’s cancer, it appears to be a different Mike Coy who is an Austin Metro Baseball League member and not the star of the Netflix show.
Fans have also inquired about Mike’s facial hair which he answered via a YouTube video. One fan asked if his facial hair was based on the work of Myth Buster Jamie Hyneman. Mike replied that he gets that a lot and he doesn’t appreciates that.
Related FAQs
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Where Is Mike Coy From?
Mike Coy hailed from McKinney, Texas.
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Is Mike Coy On Instagram?
Yes, Mike Coy is on Instagram (@mikecoy1) and Facebook (@mike.coy.92).
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When Is Mike Coy Birthday?
Mike Coy’s birthday is on April 30.
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