Remember TLC’s ‘American Chopper’? LOOK! Orange County Choppers Abandoned
"Orange County Choppers" was a reality TV show that followed the custom motorcycle shop of the same name, located in Newburgh, New York. The show, which aired from 2003 to 2010, focused on the Teutul family, Paul Teutul Sr., and his sons, who designed and built one-of-a-kind custom motorcycles. Alongside showcasing the detailed craftsmanship behind each bike, the show was infamous for the family drama, particularly the heated arguments between Paul Sr. and his son, Paul Jr. These personal conflicts eventually led Paul Jr. to leave OCC and start his own business.
Today, Paul Teutul Sr. continues to run OCC, and the company has grown into a global brand. Paul Jr. successfully operates Paul Jr. Designs, building custom motorcycles and other projects. Although the father-son relationship remains strained, both continue to thrive in the motorcycle industry, and OCC saw a brief return to television in 2020.
Check out the abandoned Orange County Choppers headquarters in Newburgh, NY.
LOOK! Abandoned Orange County Chopper HQs in Newburgh-TLC's 'American Chopper'
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In 2003, a father-son business reality show hit the Discovery Channel. It was called American Chopper and it followed the custom motorcycle-building business of the Teutul family out of Newburgh, NY. Paul Sr. owned the shop with sons Paul Jr. and Mikey working in the business. There was a slew of cast and characters. The center of the show wasn't just the amazing custom motorcycles built for celebrities and others, it was the volatile relationship between Sr. and Jr. The show ran for 12 seasons before the two could no longer get along. It ended up in lawsuits and the two not talking for ten-plus years. In the past few years, the business moved to Florida. This left the 61,000-square-foot headquarters for sale and abandoned. Take a look at what remained of Orange County Choppers.
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