The Automotive Journey of TJ Hunt

Born on December 28, 1994, in Montreal, Canada, TJ Hunt has risen to become one of the most influential automotive content creators in the digital space. Now based in San Diego, California, the 30-year-old Canadian has built an empire around his passion for cars, amassing millions of followers across multiple platforms.^[8]^[1]

Hunt's fascination with cars began at a remarkably young age. In an interview, he revealed that his interest in automobiles started in kindergarten when he and his friends created a "Car Club" complete with a binder containing pictures of their favorite vehicles like Vipers and Diablos, despite being years away from driving age.^[9]

YouTube Success and Content Evolution

TJ Hunt's content creation journey began in November 2009 when he started uploading videos to YouTube. What began as a hobby has transformed into a full-fledged career with over 2.37 million subscribers and more than 761 million total video views as of May 2025.^[8]^[13]

His channel, which now features over 2,000 videos, offers a diverse range of automotive content, including car reviews, build documentations, vlogs, automotive events coverage, meet-ups, and how-to tutorials. Hunt's approach to content creation combines technical automotive knowledge with an engaging, accessible presentation style that resonates with both casual car enthusiasts and dedicated gearheads.^[10]^[2]

Recent analytics show Hunt's channel maintaining strong engagement metrics with approximately 3.5 million views and 9 new videos in the last 30 days. His channel generates an estimated monthly income between $875 and $14,000 from YouTube revenue alone.^[3]^[13]

Cross-Platform Influence

Beyond YouTube, TJ Hunt has established a significant presence across other social media platforms. His Instagram account (@tjhunt_) boasts over 1.1 million followers with more than 1,500 posts showcasing his automotive lifestyle. His Instagram bio succinctly describes him as a "Youtuber with too many cars" and promotes his business ventures.^[10]^[4]

Hunt's reach extends to TikTok, where he has amassed approximately 3.5 million followers and garnered over 47.6 million likes on his content. His TikTok videos regularly generate millions of views, with some recent uploads reaching over 86 million views.^[5]^[6]

Entrepreneurial Ventures

Demonstrating business acumen alongside his content creation skills, Hunt has successfully launched multiple automotive-related businesses. His clothing line, Hunt & Co., offers merchandise inspired by the automotive industry, including t-shirts, accessories, shirts, bags, phone cases, car stickers, and air fresheners.^[10]

Perhaps his most significant business venture is Street Hunter Designs, a company specializing in aftermarket body kits and performance parts. In a recent interview on The MF Show, Hunt explained how he transitioned from content creator to business owner: "Guys, let's sit down, let's create something here," describing the formation of Street Hunter. He also mentioned investing in other automotive companies that have proven successful over time.^[7]

One of Street Hunter's most notable achievements was debuting their A90 Supra body kit at the 2019 SEMA show at the Magnaflow booth. Hunt recounted the ambitious goal: "The Supra had been out for 3 months going into SEMA... I was like we're going to create one that's better than [Rocket Bunny]... we're going to have the best looking kit."^[7]

Notable Projects and Builds

Throughout his career, Hunt has worked on numerous vehicle builds that have captured the attention of the automotive community. While he's known for exotic builds, Hunt surprisingly named the S550 Mustang GT as one of his favorite overall cars, praising its versatility: "It doesn't do anything perfect, but it does everything just right." He described how they purchased a salvaged model for $12,000 and added a Roush supercharger, creating a high-performance vehicle for under $20,000.^[9]

Hunt's garage has included an impressive collection of vehicles ranging from JDM favorites to Italian exotics. His builds have featured cars like the Ferrari 458, RX-7, wide-body Supra, 370Z, and various other performance vehicles that have garnered millions of views on his channel.^[8]^[9]

Philanthropy and Community Impact

Beyond cars and content creation, Hunt has shown support for charitable causes, particularly Driven To Cure, an organization dedicated to raising awareness and providing funding for research of rare kidney cancers in children and young adults. The foundation was established by Andrew Lee, who was diagnosed with stage 4 HLRCC Kidney Cancer at age 19 and used his passion for cars to raise awareness before his passing in 2019.^[10]^[11]

Recent Developments

In late 2024, Hunt faced a legal challenge when he received a cease and desist order from Ford regarding his Mustang project that closely resembled the limited-edition Mustang GTD. The situation unfolded just before the annual SEMA show in Las Vegas, with Hunt ultimately choosing not to exhibit his Street Hunter Mustang at the event. Despite this setback, a SEMA spokesperson clarified that "TJ Hunt is indeed at the 2024 SEMA show, engaging in autograph sessions and showcasing his RB26-powered drift Mustang with a partner," emphasizing that their relationship with Hunt remains strong.^[12]

As of May 2025, Hunt continues to produce regular content, with his channel analytics showing consistent uploads and viewership. Recent data indicates he's gaining approximately 217 subscribers daily and 6,530 monthly, while maintaining a steady publishing schedule of new videos.^[13]

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