David Freiburger’s enthusiasm for restoring old-fashioned and classic cars can easily be confused with infatuation. After giving them a new lease of life, he sells them for a good price to people who take pride in possessing classic automobiles.
In addition to operating a successful resale auto dealership, he has held editorial positions in several periodicals and created television programs that impart knowledge about cars.
David Freiburger Bio Summary
Full name: David Freiburger
Gender: Male
Date of birth: August 21, 1968
Zodiac sign: Leo
Age: 55 years (as of 2023)
Place of birth: USA
Residence: El Segundo, California, USA
Nationality: American
Ethnicity: White
Eye color: Hazel
Hair color: White
Height: 5’9″ (174 cm)
Father: Jim Freiburger
Marital status: Married
Alma mater: California State University, Los Angeles, USA
Qualification: Automotive Production and Technology degree
Profession: Television show host, entrepreneur, and former magazine editor
Early Life & Education
David Freiburger, an American TV show host, YouTuber, entrepreneur, and former magazine editor, was born in the United States on the 21st of August, 1968. He achieved fame as the Chief Editor of Hot Rod magazine and now holds the position of host for the Roadkill Garage show on MotorTrend.
David Freiburger’s time at the California State University, Los Angeles, was spent studying Automotive Production and Technology; his LinkedIn profile indicates he attended between 1985 and 1987.
Career
David Freiburger’s passion for muscle cars began as a young teenager. He owned a 1970 Super Bee before he was even able to obtain a driver’s license. After graduating high school in 1985, he got a job selling spare parts at a local Dodge dealership.
After spending two years employed at the former place, Freiburger was appointed machine shop assistant at Glendale Machine and Balance. He was in that role for five months and was then recruited by Jacobs Electronics in 1988, where he served as a sales and marketing manager for three years.
David was presented with a major opportunity in the printing business when he sent a freelance piece to an off-roading magazine before signing up for the Hot Rod network in 1991. In 2001, he was promoted to the editor’s role and eventually became Chief Editor.
Freiburger was not only a magazine editor, but he also went on to be a frequent visitor to the Hot Rod Garage automobile show and co-hosted the 3K Hooptie Challenge.
In 2018, David Freiburger declared his leave from Hot Rod magazine, but not before marking his 30th anniversary at the magazine in February 2022. According to his X (Twitter) profile, other periodicals which Mr. Freiburger has served as an editor for are Hot Rod Deluxe, Car Craft, Rod & Custom, and 4-Wheel & Off-Road.
Freiburger is the creator of Hot Rod Drag Week and is also in charge of managing and marketing automotive events. He also presents the MotorTrend series such as Roadkill, Roadkill Garage, and Engine Masters, and sells restored vintage and classic cars.
David Freiburger has made a considerable amount of money through his shop and YouTube channel, which show car restoration videos. He offers a variety of items for sale in his store, such as hoodies, T-shirts, and caps.
Personal Life
David Freiburger has remained tight-lipped with regard to his marital life, but his friend jokingly nicknamed his spouse ‘the Petersen bride’ since they first encountered each other when Freiburger was an employee at Hot Rod magazine.
David Freiburger’s Net Worth
David Freiburger, the host of Roadkill, is estimated to have a net worth of between 1 and 5 million dollars. He has accrued his wealth from his wages for car shows, editorial work for magazines, his YouTube channel where he posts car restoration content, and the sale of classic and vintage cars which he has restored.
