Car Enthusiast Shares Journey from Military to Luxury Cars
SAN ANTONIO — Dennis Halmai has transformed his lifelong passion for fast cars into an impressive collection of luxury vehicles. The former military member, who was stationed at Lackland, shared his remarkable journey from humble beginnings to owning high-end cars at a recent car show.
“I was stationed at Lackland. Got out around ‘911, but I’ve always been a car guy, growing up with bikes and cars, and I love fast cars,” Halmai said. “I grew up in Europe, kind of on the Autobahn, and all that stuff.” He recalled his experiences driving at high speeds: “When you’re doing 200 miles an hour in a Volkswagen Bug on the Autobahn, it’s surreal.”
Halmai’s journey into car ownership began with an old IROC Z Camaro, his first true car purchase. His collection eventually expanded to include a Ford Pro GT, a Mitsubishi 3000 GT, and multiple Porsches and Ferraris.
“Working hard… when you know you want something, you work hard to get there,” he emphasized. “Things don’t come fast. You got to work for it.” The car enthusiast highlighted the importance of setting and achieving goals, both individually and within the supportive community of car enthusiasts he has found.
