After twelve years, the Teutuls got back together for a special airing on Discovery, Paul Teutul Sr. teamed up with Paul Teutul Jr. to build another motorcycle. Dubbed “American Chopper: The Last Ride,” the special brings the father and son back together after their infamous conflict in 2008 when Paul Sr. fired Paul Jr. from Orange County Choppers.
The Daily Voice reports that when “American Chopper” originally aired, the show averaged 3 million viewers in its heyday. Since the show ended, Paul Teutul Sr. faced some legal troubles and filed for bankruptcy in 2018. Many wonder just what Paul Teutul Sr.’s net worth looks like today.
Here’s Paul Teutul Sr.’s net worth in 2021 and the major goings-on happening in his life.
Lawsuits And Bankruptcy
Even when Paul Sr. isn’t in the shop building choppers, he still gets plenty of the limelight. Some of that attention, however, is due to his legal troubles. In February 2020, in a report by Page Six, courts ordered Paul Sr. to pay a photographer $258,484.45. It’s not his first lawsuit either. The same source notes that a former business partner sued Paul Sr. in 2017.
In 2018, Paul Sr. filed for bankruptcy. Plus, Page Six reports he did so a mere days before the American Chopper reboot aired on TV. There have certainly been ups and downs for the founder of Orange County Choppers, but through it all, the shop manages to stay afloat. Without a doubt, the custom motorcycle shop has delivered some of the sickest choppers ever.
Paul Teutul Sr.’s Net Worth In 2021
At the time Paul Sr. filed for bankruptcy, according to Celebrity Net Worth, he claimed assets amounting to $1,801,729 and debts of $1,070,893.44. He also declared a monthly salary at the time of about $15,000 per month and estimated his monthly spending to around $12,600. Due to this bankruptcy, Senior had to sell his New York mansion to cover the costs, as well as a couple of boats, an ATV, a bulldozer, and a John Deere tractor.
When taking into account these details along with the February 2020 lawsuit, Celebrity Net Worth estimates Paul Teutul Sr.’s net worth to land somewhere in the realm of $500,000 in 2021. Since filing for bankruptcy, Paul Sr. has moved to Florida, where he’s been working on a project with new business partner Keith Overton.
Paul Teutul Sr.'s New Business Venture
Their new business venture is called “OCC Road House and Museum.” It's a motorcycle-themed restaurant with a live music venue as well as a museum showing some of Senior's custom bikes. Unfortunately, the project has been delayed due to the Covid-19 pandemic, but is expected to open in late June 2021.
There have been rumors circulating that the American Choppers production crew will be documenting the OCC move to Florida, and it wouldn’t be hard to imagine Paul Sr. continuing to be the face of the shop for many more years to come. After all, it's not that long ago since he last appeared on TV.
The Last Ride, Father And Son Reunion TV Special
In 2020, Paul Sr. reunited with his son, Paulie, to film a special of them building another custom bike together. There was really only one place fit for the build: the original shop where it all started – the perfect location for father and son to put aside their differences and put their efforts into creating another rad chopper.
While the special was called “The Last Ride” and ads promoting the special flash words with “One Last Build,” maybe, just maybe, that wasn't the last we saw of both Paul Sr. and Paul Jr on the screen?
Sources: The Daily Voice, Page Six, Celebrity Net Worth