Cars By Constance shares a workspace with The Rock Star Garage. Constance Nunes focuses on “social and influencer builds” similar to her previous work such as the “Dangerstang” and the “Cyberpunk Mustang.” A Facebook page and website for the business are up and running, although not many details have been shared yet. Instead, she has focused on information on previous builds and is working on getting the word out.
Fans of Netflix’s series, “Car Masters: Rust to Riches” are already familiar with the only female in Gotham Garage. Through the two seasons that the show has been running, Constance Nunes has been the engine specialist for the shop as they took in a wide range of vehicles and turned them into some of the sickest cars ever created. Popular for her attitude and serious talent, Constance drew many fans to the show, fueled by her love for classic cars, especially her beloved Ford Mustang.
Updated November 2022: Although Constance had given us a sneak peek of her new shop back in February 2021, things haven't quite warmed up. The Facebook page was fairly active till June 2022, but things have gotten cold since then. While nothing's clear about the future of Constance Nunes' shop, we give you more details on what she has planned to use her business proposition for.
Here's What We Know About Cars By Constance
In her new site and previously shared posts, Constance expresses that she is primarily interested in representing the feminine energy in a very male-dominated field and in showing that people are much more than the sum of their appearances, an admirable goal.
Additionally, we know she will be focusing on social builds, but we’d love to know which influencers, themes, collaborations, and of course, cars she has lined up to build. In the meantime, fans can follow the shop’s Facebook and Instagram page for more news as it becomes available or pick-up some Cars by Constance merchandise in the “shop” section of the website.
Constance's Career In The Car World
Due to the exotic beauty that comes from her Portuguese descent and her modeling career, many have questioned her dedication to the job in the past, even going so far as to ask if she is a “real” mechanic or an actress on the show.
However, as a self-proclaimed “gearhead,” she has proved her expertise many times over during the show’s running by knowing her way around nearly any type of engine, especially those in the classic cars the show is known for repairing. Now, she is venturing out on her own, as she declared in a recent post on her Instagram, to open her very own shop, Cars by Constance, in Murrieta, California.
Apparently, there was no love lost between her and the previous shop as, in the post, she goes on to thank everyone who had supported her career in mechanics and specifically named those at Gotham Garage, stating that she will, “of course” still be helping out there upon occasion. She also revealed a few other interesting facts about the plan for her new shop and the projected opening date.
The Girl Behind The Shop
If you’re one of the many fans of “Car Masters: Rust to Riches,” you probably came to know Constance Nunes through that lens, but you may be wondering what Constance Nunes did before she joined the cast of the show.
Besides her love of automobiles and career involving them, Constance is also a model and has represented many brands, including Jockey, Wrangler, Motorola, and Feral Cosmetics. She was also a car model at the Grand Prix in Long Beach. While she boasts an impressive set of modeling credentials, her mechanic credentials are even more impressive still.
Constance has been involved with automobiles and auto repair for most of her life, getting her start very early on when inspired by her dad, Ernie Nunes. A mechanic and former drag car racer, her father, always supported her interest in vehicles, even going so far as to import a Mustang for her, which is now famous on social media under the affectionate title “Babystang.” Constance restored her Mustang to an impressive level for SEMA 2022.
Interestingly, in her time as an apprentice in his shop, she was not given preferential treatment, and Constance confessed that she was even fired at one point. She attributes her father’s pushing as the reason for her skill in the trade now and is proud to say that it helped her to take a passion and make it into a career.
In addition to the influence her father had on her education in building vehicles, Constance also has a slew of experience under her belt. In the past, she has worked for not only Gotham Garage but also in the service departments of Ford, Acura, BMW, and Audi. She has also worked for many other Los Angeles garages and shops, which she plans to continue to visit and work in conjunction with in the future, even after she opens her own shop.
Sources: Cars By Constance, Constance Nunes Via Instagram