Drew Pritchard Biography

Drew Pritchard is a Welsh architectural antique dealer and shows host currently working as the presenter of the show Salvage Hunters on Quest TV which is watched widely around the world in 32 countries. In 1987, he founded DP Classics, which he co-owns with Clive Holland.

Drew Pritchard Career

Pritchard began collecting antiques professionally in 1993. This gradually grew into a passion for restoring stained glass and working as a conservator and designer. Drew enjoys driving and restoring motorcycles and cars, which he inherited from his father’s passion and career. As a result, he obtained an international race license, claiming that if he wasn’t into antiques, he could see himself as a race driver.

In 1987, he founded DP Classics, which he co-owns with Clive Holland. Drew is able to find amazing motorcycles and/or cars through DP Classics, which he then restores and sells. Dre’s business has been so successful that he was featured in the magazine Octane. Drew’s business has been so successful that he was featured in the magazine Octane with his 1958 car. Drew’s most well-known work includes the restoration of some William Morris stained glass windows, which he purchased, worked on, and then sold for a profit of £108,000. This money allowed him to start his business.

Drew decided to bring his work to television with his show “Salvage Hunters,” which debuted in 2011. Drew is followed in the show as he goes to buy various antiques in manors, fairs, shops, and other places, as he bargains with the sellers, as he returns to Conwy with the purchased antiques and shows them to his team members, and as he restores the antiques. The show also depicts the process of photographing the results, analyzing the deal, and calculating the profit made after sales.

Drew says that in order to succeed in his line of work, one must be willing to read, visit museums, fairs, and auctions, and be able to converse with people who deal with antiques. They should also remember that just because something isn’t visually appealing or is falling apart doesn’t mean it has no value. He also believes that saving money during business transactions, regardless of the amount, is beneficial to the company. He makes a point of not developing sentimental attachments to the items he deals with because he knows he’ll have to sell them when the right price comes knocking.

Drew, his traveling companion, and childhood friend Tee, as well as his team of a French polisher, an electrician, and a couple of office and shop staff, including his ex-wife Rebecca, star in the Salvage Hunters show. As of 2020, the show is available to viewers in the UK and abroad for a total of 14 seasons. Mr. Pritchard has purchased foreign antiques in Italy, Belgium, France, Germany, Norway, Hungary, Spain, the Netherlands, and the Republic of Ireland. For a short time, Salvage Hunters was also available on Netflix.

Drew Pritchard Age

Pritchard is 53 years old. He was born in June 1970 in Conwy, United Kingdom. He celebrates his birthday in June every year.

Drew Pritchard Height

Pritchard stands at a height of 5 feet 9 inches (1.8 m).

Drew Pritchard Family

Pritchard’s father was a car and motorcycle enthusiast, which was evident by the fact that there was always a repair kit on their kitchen table.

Drew Pritchard Ex-Wife / Son

Pritchard is married to Rebecca Pritchard. The couple separated in 2017. Rebecca is an animal lover, horse rider, cook, caravaner, and boat owner who resides in both London and Chester. The duo was blessed with one son, Thomas, who is 25 years old, bone in the year 1999.

Drew Pritchard’s Net Worth

Pritchard has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million which he has earned through being an architectural antique dealer and show host.

Drew Pritchard Salary

Pritchard earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.

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