Rick Dale Net Worth

What Is Rick Dale's Net Worth?

Rick Dale is an American reality television star and professional antique restorer who has a net worth of $2 million.

Rick Dale is best known as the owner of the Las Vegas-based restoration shop Rick's Restorations and as the star of the History Channel series "American Restoration." The show followed Dale and his team as they restored heavily damaged vintage items such as soda machines, motorcycles, gas pumps, neon signs, and antique mechanical equipment. Known for his meticulous craftsmanship and hands-on approach, Dale earned a reputation for bringing seemingly ruined objects back to life.

His television career began through the History Channel series "Pawn Stars," where he appeared as a restoration expert hired by the Gold & Silver Pawn Shop in Las Vegas. Pawn shop owner Rick Harrison famously described Dale as a "certified miracle worker" because of his ability to transform rusted or broken items into museum-quality restorations. Dale appeared on the series numerous times, and his popularity with viewers eventually led to the spin-off "American Restoration," which premiered in 2010 and ran for six seasons. In addition to his own show, Dale has appeared on programs such as "American Pickers," "Counting Cars," and the documentary "Coked Up!"

Early Life

Rick Dale was born Richard James Dale on December 13, 1970. Some sources list his birthplace as Newport Beach, California, while others state that he was born in Las Vegas, Nevada, where he later built his business. His father was a mechanic and professional racer who introduced Rick and his brother Ron to mechanical work at a very young age.

Dale's first restoration project came when he was nine years old and his father gave him a damaged bicycle instead of buying him a new one. Rick was told that if he wanted the bike to work, he would have to fix it himself. After successfully repairing it, he developed a fascination with rebuilding machines.

By the time he was a teenager, Dale was building and racing Soap Box Derby cars. At age 13 he entered organized competitions and quickly developed a reputation for building fast, durable racers. He later began dismantling and rebuilding motorcycles, further developing the mechanical skills that would define his career.

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Restoration Career

Before becoming a television personality, Dale worked in construction and operated a construction company. During a difficult period for the business, he attended the Rose Bowl Flea Market in California and purchased an old Coca-Cola vending machine. After restoring it, he sold the machine for roughly three times what he had paid.

The experience helped him realize there was a profitable market for restored vintage items. Dale began buying, restoring, and selling antique soda machines and other mechanical collectibles. As his skills became known, collectors and businesses began bringing him items to restore.

Over time he expanded his work beyond soda machines to include antique signs, gas pumps, motorcycles, and unusual mechanical objects. His reputation for detailed, historically accurate restoration helped him build a steady stream of customers.

"Pawn Stars" and "American Restoration"

Rick Dale's national profile rose after he began appearing on the History Channel series "Pawn Stars." The show follows Rick Harrison and the staff of the Gold & Silver Pawn Shop, including Harrison's son Corey Harrison and longtime employee Austin "Chumlee" Russell. When unusual or damaged items came into the shop, Harrison often turned to Dale to restore them.

His appearances on "Pawn Stars" proved popular with viewers, and the network eventually created the spin-off series "American Restoration," which premiered on October 25, 2010. The show focused on the daily operations of Rick's Restorations and the complicated process of rebuilding vintage machines and collectibles.

Over six seasons, Dale and his crew restored a wide variety of objects, including antique vehicles, carnival rides, vending machines, and rare signage. The series also highlighted the family dynamics inside the shop, where several of Dale's relatives worked alongside him. The show featured guest appearances by figures from "Pawn Stars" and "American Pickers," as well as celebrities such as David Copperfield, Lance Burton, Billy Joel, and Sammy Hagar.

In 2016, the History Channel changed the format of the program for its seventh season, shifting the focus to several restoration shops across the United States rather than centering on Rick's business.

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Personal Life

Rick Dale married Kelly Mayer in 1994. Kelly has played an important role in Rick's business, overseeing many of the administrative and operational aspects of Rick's Restorations.

The restoration shop has long been a family operation. Their son, Tyler Dale, worked in the shop for years and appeared on "American Restoration," eventually becoming shop foreman. Another son, Brettly, worked as a picker and salesman, while their daughter Ally handled office management and accounts receivable. Dale's niece Michelle assisted with store management and merchandise, and his brother Ron also worked with the business as a picker.

Real Estate

In January 2012, Rick paid approximately $244,000 for a roughly 4,000-square-foot home in Las Vegas, Nevada. Over the years the property has appreciated significantly, and its estimated value has climbed to around $700,000.

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