Derek Mathewson, an inspiring business owner and star who devoted his life to the automobile industry. His passion and love for cars made him one of the prominent names in the classic car and vehicle industry. The superstar of Bangers and Cash adored his automobiles way too much. By overcoming all the hurdles, he collected some gems in the classic cars and made around  $3.5 to $5.5 million.

Full Name	Derek Mathewson
Date of Birth	October 13, 1951
Birth Place	United Kingdom
Current Residence	Scarborough, North Yorkshire
Nationality	American
Age	74 years (as of 2025)
Relationship Status	Married (under review)
Wife & Children	Sue Mathewson, Two (Dave and Paul)
Education	Unclear
Occupation	Star of Bangers & Cash, Owner of a classic car company
Social Media Handlers	Instagram dtmathewsons Website Youtube @DTMathewsons
Net Worth	$3.5-$5.5 million

Derek Mathewson’s Early Life & Education

Since Derek’s childhood, he has been very fond of automobiles. An autophile by nature, he spends most of his time around vehicles. Derek opened his eyes in the UK on October 13, 1951. Derek’s personal life is a mystery in itself. He is a very private person and does not share anything about his early life and education.

Even in an interview, when someone asks about his early life, he refuses to answer. His career path was clear.  His interest in wheels laid the foundation of his career and bright future.

Derek’s Marital Life

Derek has a very sweet and loving family. He settled down and married Sue Mathewson. They had two sons, Paul and Dove. Both have a keen interest in wheels and work with their father in the business. Derek has a lovely family. On 2021’s Father’s Day, an affectionate message was received on the company’s Instagram: “There is a Dad’s way, and there is a Dad’s way!”

However, in 2023, the Sweet family’s life was caught in a controversy. It is reported that Derek has a passionate affair with one of his colleagues, Vikie Ivens, a 26-year-old girl. This revelation sparked a strain in their marriage, and Sue left the house, considering divorce. This means Derek’s marital life is still unclear.

Derek’s Professional Life & Career

Derek’s classic car business encounters several hurdles yet stands out. He established this business in the 1970s as Mathewson’s Classic Cars. The business was initiated in the garage of the family but took a massive leap when Banger’s & Cash was premiered on TV. This program was a breakthrough for Derek’s career.

IMBD states that this “observational documentary series that takes viewers behind the scenes of Mathewson’s, a family-run antique automobile auction firm headquartered in the lovely town of Thornton-le-Dale in North Yorkshire.” It was published on April 18, 2019, for the first time and continued to hit the viewers’ hearts.

Derek’s classic car collection is no less than a collection of precious stones. The vintage gallery of cars has; 1965 Ford Mustang, Aston Martin DB4 (a rare gem in the classic car world), Jaguar E-Type, Porsche 911, and many more. His personal favourite is a 1965 Ford Mustang.

Some more bangers of his classic collection are; Ferrari 250 GT California Spyder, a 1961 Aston Martin DB4 GT, and a Jaguar XK120. Derek’s net worth is approximately $3.5 to $5.5 million, which is the result of his automobile family business and successful TV show Bangers & Cash.