There are many who would say that Jesse James' television success has come and gone, and of course, they’d probably be right. Yet there is still something quite charming and interesting about good old Jesse James.

For many, he had the last word when it came to customizing vehicles of any sort, and that was long before there were dozens of television shows having the same theme.

In 2012, Jesse James: Outlaw Garage was canceled, probably signaling the end of an era. But still, the man is a business mogul and has had many other ventures, including restaurants and whatnot. And of course, over the years his interests have changed and many wouldn’t recognize the man he is today.

Join us as we take a look at what his car and motorcycle collection looks like today, and what other hobbies he’s added to his list of interests.

15 What He Considers His Magnum Opus

Like any other customizer, Jesse's reputation grew quite considerably as the years went on. As his list of jobs accumulated, it wasn't all that long before Hollywood and celebrities came calling or knocking at his garage door.

No, they weren't looking to cast him in the next Fast & Furious film... they wanted to commission cars and bikes designed by him. One celebrity, in particular, was NBA superstar Shaquille O'Neal. Jesse considers the bike he made for him his greatest work to date.

14 His Prized 1936 Ford 5 Sold At Auction

Of course, you cannot be a serious collector of cars, trucks, and bikes without letting some go every now and again. As is the case with many of his great cars - they have gone out of his shops and garages at a pretty quick pace over the years - and we're talking of the ones he had collected for himself and not just built for others.

Specifically, this classic 1936 Ford must have been really hard to let go, but let go of it he did.

13 One Of His Choppers Was Granted A Special Namesake

To know the real Jesse James, you'd probably have to read his autobiography, American Outlaw. And as a side note, he is actually quite the writer and tells a gripping story. What could you expect from a man that actually wrote feature articles at the start of his career?

The book is gripping and you can get an inside view on his past and life. But one tidbit that's very interesting is that he loves animals, especially dogs. He actually named the bike here, after his beloved pit bull, Cisco.

12 Not All His Bikes Are Road Legal

Anyone who works on cars, either in their spare time, or professionally, knows that there are things that you can do to your vehicles, allowing you to be able to ride them out on the highways and byways snaking through your respective cities and towns.

But at the same time, there are things that you just can't get away with, the laws of a particular region not allowing certain ... liberties, if you will. But Jesse doesn't let that stop him. He makes all sorts of vehicles, whether they're legal or not. So what if he can only drive them in the lot of his hop!

11 His Hummer

At the end of the day, we can say that any vehicular aficionado is impressed with the Hummer. What's not to be moved about? The vehicle, and in its many forms is rather impressive. many collectors have one, celebrity or not.

And Jesse sure has got one. It was pictured during a recent interview, sitting proudly just outside of his shop. And of course, he's made a few adjustments to it, being who he is and all, even a Hummer can be improved.

10 His Nitro

In one of his hit shows, Jesse James Is A Dead Man, the viewing public was granted a view of his Nitro Bike, and what a view it was. Jesse isn't opposed to taking risks with his vehicles and himself, daredevil that he evidently is.

He certainly didn't shy away from pushing the limits of time, space and speed that time around. The bike was and is a 'Monstrosity of Epicness' (yes we invented that term, but what else is there to describe the machine pictured here?).

9 A Piece Of History

This bike was actually made and dedicated to the filming of a documentary film titled: History of the Chopper. Here, James went old-school, and as typical as you can get.

He used a frame from the 1970s, an era when the chopper and biker culture really skyrocketed and turned somewhat from the subculture it was and into the lifestyle that every office bound clerk and weekend warrior wanted to live. The bike certainly has got that classic look and paint job to boot.

8 The Paint Job Isn’t The Be All End All For Him

Speaking of paint jobs, at the end of the day, Jesse doesn't really believe that the paint job or design is what the bike or car should be all about. The mechanics play a large part, but the design in terms of shape and performance means the most to him it seems.

The paint job is last on the list of what's important when it's all said and done. This can be seen in many of his works of art, as the paint jobs are predominantly simple, but still oh-so-awesome.

7 The Whole Reason He Bought The Austin Speed Shop Was A Car

Jesse worked on this car in the small corner of the now famed Austin Speed Shop. He customized it, toiling away the hours on weekends. The car became so special to him, that when he came into money, he actually purchased the shop where he'd sacrificed so many hours on his beautiful 1951 Mercury Coup. Just goes to show you how special the bond between man and vehicle can actually be.

6 A Few Other Customs

This shot was recently taken on a trip to Jesse's property by photographers Travis Bell and Lucas Scarfone for Autostrada Magazine. Along with the Hummer we mentioned earlier, this custom-built beauty was among the cars that he still keeps around.

Also on the property is his shop, where many projects are being unearthed by the mad scientist and his crew of misfit mechanics.

5 His 1948 Panhead

Jesse definitely doesn't have a problem buying classic pieces of machinery, like this one here, and keep it basic and just as the original designers intended. It's cool that he's keeping the integrity of the machine rather intact and untouched. Why fix it if it ain't broke, right?

Harley built this bike and named it for the valve covers, which just happened to be pan-shaped. Hydraulic valve lifters limited valve train noise - thus made for a quieter ride.

4 The Fate Of The Vanilla Gorilla

The 'Vanilla Gorilla' was, of course, a nickname of Jesse's. It was one that followed him around in the press for a plethora of reasons that we won't get into here, as we'd like to focus on his vehicles and not his forays into the celebrity gossip realms of the last few decades.

But he did name a chopper after himself in this regard but it is no longer in his possession. Jesse probably thought that getting rid of a bike is sometimes better than keeping it around... bad memories or such. Who knows? The fact is, it's gone and was actually sold on eBay for $125,000!

3 He Let Go Of Some Prized Possessions For Other Interests

Like so many out there, some interests slightly fade away with time. Not to say that he doesn't love manufacturing and customizing awesome vehicles as he always has, but with wisdom, so have other interests entered his life.

He still produces awesome rides and collects the ones he's fond of, but his interests have turned to other forms of fabrication in recent times. Specifically, firearms and knives of all sorts.

2 His VW Is Long Gone

Along with many other items from his coveted collection, so did this beauty get sent away. True indeed! His once prized VW Type 3 Notchback was sold - and apparently went for a decent price.

The Volkswagen Type 3 was available in three styles: "Fastback," "Squareback" and of course the "Notchback" pictured here. At one time Jesse was quite fond of this item, and probably still is. he just felt it was time to let it go.

1 Some Things He’ll Never Let Go Of

Wisdom... a pretty powerful word. It's supposedly something we all acquire over time, and despite a sketchy past and troublesome lifestyle, over the years, Jesse's personal life has changed as much as his car and bike collection has.

But at the end of the day, there are always those things he will never let go of... Some of his classic bikes and cars, his hobbies, his love of dogs and of course the new loves he's found.

Sources: AutoStrada Magazine, Biography, CycleWorld, USA Today, Motor1