Paul Teutul Sr.
American motorcycle builder
Paul John Teutul ( TUT-əl; born May 1, 1949) is an American motorcycle designer and the founder of Orange County Choppers, a manufacturer of custom motorcycles and the focus of the reality television series American Chopper. He first appeared on the show with his sons Paul Jr. and Michael. In 2013, his new show Orange County Choppers premiered on CMT.
Early life
Teutul was born in Yonkers, New York and grew up in Pearl River, New York. He enlisted as a member of the United States Merchant Marine during the Vietnam War.
Career
Teutul originally began with Orange County Ironworks, a fabrication shop now solely owned and managed by son Daniel Teutul. He began building custom bikes as a hobby after being inspired by the many custom bikes appearing on the streets and in films. In 1999, he left and founded Orange County Choppers. He began building bikes that quickly made their way to magazine covers, and center stage at every major motorcycle event. OCC landed on the hit reality show American Chopper.
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