Constance Nunes needs no introduction, with a large portion of Car Masters: Rust to Riches fans tuning in just so they could catch a glimpse of this beauty. But, while she’s a attractive woman, Nunes is first and foremost a gearhead.
Many don’t believe that she does any work around the garage, mostly because of the way she looks. But that’s where you would be wrong.
As beautiful as Nunes is, she loves cars and everything about cars. And it’s not about her only liking cars, she knows her way around cars better than the best of us. Despite the way she looks, she does get her hands dirty with engines and tools. She describes herself on her Instagram account as “Just a glam girl wrenching in a boys' world,” and that’s exactly what she is. In case you want more, here go 15 facts about this star from Gotham Garage.
Constance Nunes Loves Everything Cars
She’s not just a pretty face on the Netflix show Car Masters: Rust to Riches. She has worked as an aftermarket director for luxury car brands such as Acura, Audi, BMW, and also for Ford. And other than Gotham Garage, she has been associated with VP Racing Fuels, Nitto Tires, and 4 Wheel Parts.
She Got Into Cars Because Of Her Dad
Constance Nunes is quite the daddy’s girl and she got hooked to cars because her dad was a mechanic and an amateur car racer. She would tag along for his races as well as be with him while he tinkered around, and this is where her interest and expertise grew. Her modeling career also started when she was spotted at a racing event.
Nunes Once Claimed That She Only Dates Car Aficionados
Nunes’ idea of a perfect date wasn’t fine dining. Instead, she preferred to go out with someone who would take her to a monster truck rally, or a drag racing event. So basically, if the guy did not like cars, Nunes would not find him worthy of a date with her.
And So, She Married An Autophile
...Probably why she married her boyfriend Jared Toller, who keeps out of the limelight but seems to have a love for cars as well. Their wedding was as car-themed as it could be, with black being the color of the event and Nunes’ dress, and lots of cars everywhere.
Nunes Is More Than A Pretty Face In The Automobile World
Nunes is often seen at the SEMA show and other prestigious car events. In the automobile world, she is not treated like a pretty face who is a star, but as an expert who knows a lot about what makes a car tick. And her expertise comes from her years of experience.
Nunes Takes Modeling Seriously Too
With her looks, it must have been tough to be treated as a serious car mechanic, and earning a living must have taken a while. So she bolstered her income by being a model for reputed brands and has also appeared for many TV advertisements for Motorola, Reebok, and the Kim Kardashian Hollywood Game.
She Is A Social Media Star
Let’s talk about Instagram. With over 800 posts, Constance Nunes' followers have crossed the one-million mark. With Twitter, on the other hand, she has less with 25,000 plus. Other than pictures, Nunes is known to share car tips on her social media too.
She Loves Her Husky
Nunes has a blue-eyed Husky named Buff that she loves taking pictures of and making videos of to post on social media. And you have to admit, Buff is quite the cutie, and travels with Nunes and her husband just about everywhere. For Buff, it’s the perfect dog’s life, and for Nunes, a dog is a woman’s best friend too.
Nunes Keeps A Stock Audi
Constance Nunes is known to love Mustangs, which is why her "Babystang" is as well known as she is. But she also has a soft spot for Audi, considering she worked for the company. It is said that the Audi A5 she has is the only stock car in her garage, maybe because it doesn’t need to be bettered at all.
She’s Happy To Park Her ‘Stang In Two Spaces
Yes, everyone knows taking an extra parking space is not a very considerate thing to do. But when it comes to her classic "Babystang," Nunes will go the extra mile and park her car in two spaces to avoid any door-opening damage. She believes a classic Mustang needs all the TLC it can get.
She May Just Open A Driving School
Nunes believes that people in LA don’t know how to drive properly and has often spoken about the bad driving she sees on LA roads on an everyday basis. She even joked that she was thinking of starting her driving school to make people respect cars more, and who knows, it may turn into a reality.
Nunes Did Some Stunt Driving As Well
While she has no ambitions of being an actress, Nunes is fearless enough and knows cars inside and out to have done some small-time, largely uncredited stunt-driving as well as stunting in movies such as Bring It On and Dodgeball. If her popularity keeps rising, who knows which franchise may sign her on next.
Nunes Loves Her Babystang
Constance Nunes became the proud owner of a 1964 Ford Mustang when she was 16, so this is her first and most long-lasting love. She calls it Babystang and keeps it so finely tuned, it runs better than any Mustang of today. She also makes sure to only use Ford parts for her baby, keeping it as authentic as possible.
Nunes Starred With Christopher Walken, For Kia
Constance Nunes appeared in a Superbowl commercial for Kia, alongside the legendary Christopher Walken. Strangely enough, the commercial happened before Car Masters, so not many people would have known about her then. But her looks and expertise were enough to get her on Superbowl, even without her hit show.