1938 Buick Y Job - Jay Leno's Garage
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- Опубликовано: 24 фев 2018
- VP of Global Design Michael Simcoe lets Jay drive the first concept car ever created-Harley Earl's Buick Y Job.
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1938 Buick Y Job - Jay Leno's Garage
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You have to understand how well-respected Jay is as an automotive enthusiast for GM to let him drive this historical and unique car.
You know it’s expensive when they drive it on the airport grounds instead of out on public streets.
A truly priceless 1 of 1
Think "valuable," if not "priceless"
That's just what I thought 😬
He drove a 1 of a kind Bugatti on the street.
And he drives his $22 million McLaren F1 around LA a few times a year or more.
I like how he says 'it's not often we have automotive royalty on the show' in a room full of Bugatti, Duesenbergs, and the worlds only privately owned Chrysler turbine.
The one of only 2 privately owned Chrysler turbine.... Haven’t seen when he mentioned the other guy, Charley something when he was showing it on that My classic car show
Buick what a beautiful girl
@@joeymccall8566 And such a shame that Chrysler crushed the other 49 turbine cars they produced.....so sad
@@nickajk1 - Imagine a Buick being that stunning in 1938. I had a 39 Buick and it was a typical primitive looking box.
@@michaelfarmer4932 oil company's made them.
Buick Y job is arguably the most beautiful American car ever designed or built. It's a timeless classic.
My father passed away this past June. He was 96 years old. This was his dream car.
Did he get to watch this video?
@@OneManOnFire how if this video was posted 8 months later
he had style
I don't blame him, it's a beautiful car.
Another one bites the dust
Episodes like this are why I watch Jay Leno's Garage.
Me too , I really enjoyed this episode
My Dad's first car when got out of the Navy after ww2 was a big ol Buick McLaughlin. It was gone before I was born but he talked about it so much and showed me all the pictures I felt like I knew it. He always said it was the best car he ever had. And when he retired he got a brand new Lesabre and then a roadmaster which he drove till he passed away. Thanks for the memories. I know now this was the car that someone on his ship had a picture of that inspired him to buy a Buick for his first car. And perhaps marry my mother whose maiden name was McLaughlin.
By far one of the most significant cars in the GM collection. Jay and GM, Thanks for doing this episode!
*THAT PAINT JOB!!! ENDLESS DEPTH!*
Back when style meant something, SO beautiful! That car deserves a top 10 prettiest car award. 👍
I saw that car and immediately thought of my 92 year old dad. His first car was a 1940 Buick Roadmaster Convertible that his dad (my grandfather) picked up in 1949. My dad trusted his dad to find a car for him. My grandfather was a “car guy” and was a partner then sole owner of a automotive parts wholesale and retail store and machine shop (R. W. Norris & Company in Warren PA). After reading some on the Internet, my dad was wise to trust his dad. That 320ci Fireball I8 was the most powerful American motor of its day. And the styling on the car was absolutely gorgeous. My dad said it was his favorite car... and that’s coming from a guy who is 92 years old with really good taste. I wish I was in a position to buy my dad another one.
I learn so much from Jay Leno’s garage. Love the passion and the information. Thanks Jay!
Unbelievably cool. Even the dude is remarkably hip for his age. Great episode!
the dude feels like Elon musk
his age? he does more in one day than you do in 2 months. you need to live life young man
Magnificent car, superb designing. A true treasure. Echos of its design elements were still visible until the late '50s. Since his design themes were so much a part of the postwar decade, Harley Earl was also affectionately known as "The Man Who Invented the Fifties."
Hard to believe this beautiful machine is 80 years old. When you think about 80 year old cars you maybe picture rickety vehicles, but this car looks like something solid and even modern.
RL R I was thinking it was a 55 Buick
Yeah, specially when you look at the late '30s, pre-war cars: they were bloody awful ! Any brand.
My late uncle had a collection of cars, 12 at a time, he was a Pierce Arrow but mostly Graham brand loyalist. Oh god ! Never understood him but for his beloved, and shall I say, magnificent Graham Super 8, 2 seater convertible. Cream/beige with milk-chocolate color fenders and accent pin stripes, mid-brown convertible top. Oh, man, what a car ! He had to sell ALL of them 'cause his new wife (at 68 yo) told him "it's me OR your damn cars!" Poor man, did he ever regret his decision ! Such a mean b..tch ! She eventually survived him and took everything he owned for herself. Session learned for my own sake and cars ....!
My Fleetwood is 25 and a daily driver.
@Waiting for ES6 I would argue that cars were far lower quality back in the day. Name an everyday car from 1965 that wouldn't be rusted out hulk leaving a cloud of oil smoke in it's wake by 1975. I see plenty of 2000's cars of every make still running around without any noticeable issues.
@@marcryvon I once had a wife tell me "If you buy that motorcycle I want a divorce." I returned the loan check to the bank and told them it had been sold. I ended up buying my first Harley after the divorce.
Im sure that I've commented on this video already. But it is just such a beautiful car. And I notice something different each time I rewatch this video. The longer lower hood and trunk lid design is what really caught my eye this time. Such an amazing car.
My mother had a 1937 Buick with the straight eight, you could stand in front of it and you couldn't hear the engine running. Rode like a dream. Damn I wish I had that thing today.
Those straight 8's in the Buick
and the Packard were very quiet!
I remember my father's Packard.
Black & Chrome is timeless 👍
Is it black or deep maroon?
@@maxwebster7572 It's black Max.
@@UberLummox I have a picture in a magazine somewhere and it looked maroon. Possibly retouched, the magazine was from the late 90's.
@Furn333 I swear that car was maroon in the late 90's however was possibly thinking of another prototype.
@@maxwebster7572
Or what was once called
"Packard Blue" (a deep
navy blue, almost black)
Kudos to the man responsible for that paint and detail 🙌🏼
Or lady
N N link me to one female detailer or painter that does her own work at this level (Not just own a detailing or paint company) and I’ll edit it.
2A556FMJ lol there are literally thousands upon thousands of them. Don’t be sexist bro
N N thousands of female detailers? So you shouldn’t have a problem showing me one. That’s detailer not a thot washing her car in a white t shirt.
N N Proof
This Y Job is absoluely gorgeous. Possibly the coolest vehicle ever presented in this series. The lines are so impressive. If only todays autos could have that type of imaginative styling.
I was totally awestruck by this car when I was young boy. I am now 80 years old and it still is absolutely awesome. It was great seeing it being driven. I would love to see a similar video on the LeSabre concept car. I did see that in 1951 in a parade in Jackson, Michigan. Like Jay, I do think that the Y-Job is better looking. I have a photo of myself at about age 10 with a model of this car, that was about a foot long, that I had received for Christmas. I hung onto that model for years.
Quite impressive, sir, and many more years of good health to you! I'm 52, so I have a bit of catching up to do. 😉
My only "memory" of any now-classic car in my family is being told I was brought home from the hospital (after being born) in my late father's 1956 Mercury - don't know what model. It ended up being traded in on a new 1970 Datsun 510 sedan. 😞
The paint on this piece of art is just beautiful, the paint looks so deep that it looks like you could dive into it 😍
@Biohazard195 -- rewatch the early part of the video for the period photos of Earl with the car. Swirl marks galore! Modern finish products are light years ahead.
Biohazard195 that is a classy beautiful car. Lustworthy.
Good Morning Biohazard195, I too was taken by the beauty of the paint and chrome. Body, for all its curves, is absolutely straight. Beautiful body restoration to ensure the body was absolutely perfect. I noticed the car was being driven in an airport. Too valuable to take any chances out on public roads.
I was to go swimming in this paint job
I'm pretty sure Jay wants this car in his barn.
Jay has a production model Cord 812, which is more futuristic than that museum piece.
Really? lol
He is erect behind the wheel.
Anyone who collects cars would want this.
GM is lucky that they were able to get this car back out of Jay's garage. LOL
Thanks so much for profiling that car. Over the years I have seen various pics of it but to hear the history, and see it, I agree it is rolling art. Cheers
Elegance is the word that come to mind.
Jay -Thanks for enabling us to see this very special vehicle "close up!"
Thanks Jay for highlighting this piece of automotive history. You are a great historian! Please do more of these types of videos for us car nuts!
That car has style coming out of its tail pipe. Nothing in modern times can even approach that level of style
How he talked about a kinetic sculpture towards the end of the video and how basically you're driving a sculpture is how I as a surfer have always looked at when I shape or even just repair surfboards. You're basically shaping and sculpting a sculpture that you will ride on a wave and all the contours the nooks and crannies even though you try to avoid nooks and crannies on the surfboard but all of those are felt and dictate how the surfboard will interact with the waves and the ocean and it's just an incredible thought and experience
Thanks Jay! I had only seen photos of it, so to hear the story of it and such a detailed look of such an automobile, plus watching it drive is a treat. Greatly appreciated.
WOW!!! Fell in love with that car when I was ten years old and saw it on a documentary. Now I am almost 40 and it still holds my attention with its beauty. Jay you are one lucky man to sit in it let alone drive it. Congratulations that is American automotive history at its best.
Absolutely beautiful, Thank You GM for preserving an iconic piece of history, and Thank You Jay for sharing the experience .
The two best designers were Harley Earl and Virgil Exner. Love their
designs.
A true masterpiece! Love how passionate Michael Simcoe is and how he respects and appreciates the past designs.
Wow - so good to see this car in detail and moving under its own power! Thanks to Michael Simcoe and Jay for treating us to this fabulous presentation. Such a great show Jay - thanks for bringing us such a range of wonderful vehicles to enjoy.
Just can’t say enough about this show! Thank you Mr. Leno…
It's impressive and one of a kind, it shows the engineering and great imagination of a time long gone. I appreciate having the opportunity to see such an amazing piece of American car history, well done.
I like that they took the car on a closed track because it allows Jay, the guest, and the camera crew to take their time without worrying about traffic or accidents. Especially on rare or expensive cars like these.
Actually, I think Jay's "garage" is a former airplane hangar & as such adjacent to the airport.
His "garage" is warehouse space right on the edge of the Bob Hope Airport. From 3110 N Damon Way to the corner of West Chermak is one building. Then the warehouse on that corner down to the substation at the end of the street is the other one.
I've wondered before why they didn't take some of the more "unreliable" cars out onto the airport security road instead of the streets so they could avoid towing them back if they broke.
Jose Barrios you can tell Jay really appreciates this car by how long he lingers on the questions instead of cutting the guy off
When you see the sign-off as the Deusenberg comes in, that is the alley way at the corner of West Chernak.
The lack of license plates is one part, insurance restrictions is probably the main reason.
What a very cool car, Jay always has the most interesting featured cars. Thank you to Jay and his team for all you do to teach us this amazing history.
That really is a beauty. 1938 was such a long time ago and to see so much of the 50's and early 60's in it is astounding. Kudos!
This 06-21-2019 and we all love to see the real Starter of what we all love to see what is coming. I know when I saw the Chrysler Turbine power Car in car and driver we, my friends and I, just dreamed of having one but we just never the chance to buy it. mostly the war and the family just did not make it be practical. Now that I'm 81 years old I just love to see you show these memories. Thank you!
Love it. Was never aware of this car. Thanks for showing this, Jay!
I had a wind up toy version of this car when I was a kid. I'm sure it was a hand me down. I never thought about it or it's significance until watching this video. If I had only known! Thanks Jay!
Ive loved this car all my life. Thank you Jay for sharing this amazing historical car with is. Thank you for keeping the dreams of kids who love cars alive!
Every time I see this car,I start drooling over the beautiful lines of this car.💖💖💖
The Y-job, the Coffin nose cord, the aurburn boattail speedster... there are some really amazing low volume and one off American cars from this era...
The Y Job is a 1938, but the gestation period may have been 18 months prior which makes the design of the Y even more amazing.
Wow Jay! entertaining us the whole of your life. Thanks for including us and sharing stuff we would never see without you. Educating us as well.
No words adequately describe this one . thanks for sharing this one Jay
What an honor to have had the privilege to drive that gorgeous piece of history.
Very 50s looking, but built before WW2. Beautiful
40s actually
@@aayazahmed5389 r/woooshhh
@@Gold_AT not woooshhh. It made sense. And it's not sarcasm.
@@aayazahmed5389 re r/woooshhh
@@aayazahmed5389 idc tbh the car is not my style i rather enjoy a charger 69 or continental mark 4
Just fantastic to see the Buick “Y” job! It is truly a work of art!
Elegant and sophisticated from any angle. What a car!! Thanks, J. Love how y'all kept it inside the fence of the airport where no other cars could come close to it.
Our family had a 1937 Buick Century, named that way because it could do an honest 100 mph!
The original Century could take the claim as the first "muscle car".(and DEFINITELY General Motors first "Muscle Car"!) The took Buick's largest engine, stuffed it into Buick's smallest body and BOOM a legit 100 Mph (When 60 Mph was a BIG DEAL!). Oldsmobile did it again in the late '40s with the first "88" and (more well known to the younger crowd) Pontiac did it the 60's with the "GTO". But Buick did it first, almost 30 years BEFORE the "goat"! Even more ahead of it's time, The Century was available as sedan too, Predicting the whole "sport sedan" concept by DECADES!
Love the Art Deco styling.
Absolutely stunning car. I love pretty much every car design from 1935 up until 1965.
I've only seen in this car in the books, never expected to see one in action! Thank you, Jay Leno!
Shocked this was from 1938! At first glance, I would have thought early 50s
Looks like it's from the 50's era... a past car of the future for sure!
It really does, i was amazed to see it was a car from the late 30s.
It definitely is 30's art deco.
Advection yes I thought it was from the mid 50s , wow way ahead of its time. 👍🏻
You can appreciate the accident risk to this one of a kind gem. So Jay leaves it having driven at an airport.
Actually it takes it's Q's from the 1935 Auburn boattail.
Great Stuff Jay. I love when you cover the older, original cars with a great story behind them.
Truly a piece of automotive history... Beautiful, plain and simple. That car was SO far ahead of it's time in so many ways. It set the style for SO many cars to come after it for decades to come.. It was one of the single most influential 'concept cars' of all time. I am absolutely amazed that it's still around, still running AND Jay actually got to take it out and drive it... Jay has got to be the luckiest car guy on the face of this planet..... Wow, great episode for sure...
I love this show. I appreciate classic cars.
Love the show Jay, thanks for sharing your passion with us. I like seeing the cars that have real bumpers 😁
Both of mine have biguns.
Spectacular !! Looks like a highend contemporary custom job. Really special. Thanks for sharing this!!
Rolling art with an incredible history and pedigree... in a word, Wow.
I think the horizontal chrome accent strips are called "Streamlines--a term that was used in architecture of the same era, likewise, the term "waterfall" was from that same Deco heritage and often described a feature in neon signs where the neon drooped over the signs leading edge and then down.
I LOVE IT it looks like a car Bruce Wayne would drive in the 50s
Or what Stark would have driven during the war. Very Art Deco.
I see a car from Roger rabbit.🐰
Nahhh... Bruce Wayne probably would have driven the '38 Phantom Corsair.. Significantly more futuristic and "Batmobile" like..
Actually he drove a Cord 812 in this era.
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@@bliglum Wow ... can you imagine actually owning a Phantom Corsair? You could start a car club with 100% participation.
Thank you sir for saving and keeping these automobiles in working order. It is a beautiful collection and I thank you sharing them.
Jay is Great for your exercise routine. I watch Jay Leno's garage as a I peddle away on my exercise bike, viewing all these great cars. You are the best Jay and good for my health.
+1. .. O Man,,, Leno is living large. .. He's getting a once-in-a-lifetime kick out of Harley Earl's personal 1938 Buick Y Job concept vehicle. .. Jay has his priorities sorted . . . .
Thanks for raising your production game. Excellent moves, Lighting... and Audio.
Video and Audio have always been fine.... on this episode something is just a tad confusing. I can see they are driving at the airport except for two quick scenes that cut back and forth without continuity. Check 16:31 and 19:08. Jay is speaking without any break from one scene to the other. But I digress, that car is candy for the eyes.
They probably drove the car around the corner to the Bob Hope airport which is right next-door.
Early episodes had terrible audio. Wind during test drives, low volume during speaking parts, etc
You can unsubscribe or just not watch, if it really bothers you that much. Have a nice day!
Lol dude I watched when it (audio) was bad, why would I stop now? Just giving props to them
What a beauty! So many questions and so little time. Thanks for sharing Jay!
A truly enjoyable video of a piece of rolling history. Thanks to GM for preserving it and bringing it out of the museum for us to enjoy, and thanks to Jay for making such a good video freely available instead of locking it behind some paywall. Well done!
I have loved this car ever since I first found out about it. Perfect Automobile.
I would have liked to see the top on it and show the head lights pop open and close.
Yes, we have seen this car hundreds of times over the years - but - I have never seen it with a top.
Also strange that the hood opens from the front, and has a prop up rod. The '50s Buicks' hoods opened from the side to more easily service the long "straight 8".
Seems odd to mention that it's the first car with power windows, power roof, etc and then not show those things.
futurepastnow something tells me they dont work anymore and are maybe too complicated to repair?
Probably best to see the car from its best angle and the parts that work. Even if everything else works we have not been distracted from the cars elegance by too much detail.
I love this historical ride in this wonderful car. THANKS This is as good as it gets.
Good for you Jay! What a thrill to drive the classic Y job.
I have been a car guy all my life, and had never heard of this car. Knew about Harley Earl and his work, but nothing about this. Magnificent!
Yeah, me too. Been a car guy forever. Where's this thing been? "Y Job"? Sounds naughty...
Earle's personal vehicle for 22 years
One of the prettiest cars ever built. Really a "best of" collection of an entire era of car design.
Once day when 3d printing is good enough I'm gunna build a sort of restromodded replica from scratch and make it an EV
When I watch this over again I have to admit that I flip back and forth from being Jealous that Jay gets to drive cars like this. To being grateful I get to go along vicariously. So Thank you.
At least 20 years ahead of it's time. And even today still looks futuristic. Priceless time capsule looks fast standing still.
I wanted to see the headlights open! Great car.
paul veiga me tpp
Yeah me too 😬
Beautiful .... that's CLASS !
as ever jay we love all the preservation and work you and all the team do .
Well done Jay, Thanks too to GM for sharing it and letting you drive it. Cheers
The most exciting car you have ever shown me. I would suggest you have Pur Sang build a copy in case the original is ever destroyed, plus you looked so cool as you drove by waving. Thanks Jay!
I don't Pur Sang specialize in classic Buicks. Car's too good to be destroyed. It's like destroying an American classic.
AWESOME CAR!!! I could be wrong......but NOW I think I see where Tucker may have got many of the styling cues for HIS car from. Not saying it's identical.......but they sure appear to share some fairly strong similarities in the front end, hood, all 4 fenders, even the rear is somewhat similar.
My wife gives me a Y job once a year on our anniversary. It's the highlight of my year.
So exciting to see and understand the philosophy behind the styling. Thanks to both of you!!
Outstanding!
So many guys call there car " one of one " because it's the only one with radio delete or had a special paint code. This is truly one of one.
Right? This is "one of one" in the fact that there is not another hood like it in the world. Not another panel. Not another bumper. It also has virtually no spare parts. It is the only one.
WOW oh WOW... superb to see that there is a unique car that still exists!!
I'm really liking this car, the design and the history... Thanks for always imparting us with some knowledge and history. Great show as always... Very innovative car 👍
Pure awesomeness jay
Harley was the man......great designer.
Amazing that you have it! When I read about this car as a kid and saw the pictures, I was thinking about how I wish I could have one!
Have seen this auto in photos countless times over the years. To see it in motion is fantastic. This is one of those moments when envy rules my thoughts.
What a gorgeous design! I even see a glimmer of the future 53 Corvette in that front end.
ToyFREAKS i think you are seeing things that don't exist..
You need new glasses dude.
*DREAM CAR*
GM, please put some air in those tires and maybe new shocks too. Jay, it will steer much easier then. My mother drove two ton truck around the Standard Oil refinery in 1938. They had no Power steering and no synchros. She was five feet tall on her best day and weighed, maybe 95 lbs, she had no problem. I always loved that car. Thanks for having it on your show.
I don’t think it’s street legal?
@@SaSpursFan ofc it is
@@SaSpursFan but you wouldnt want to really drive this on the street it already survived sooooo many years!
AMAZING...The chrome rear haunches were a late 50's look that must have started on this car! Great piece of history. Thanks for all your videos!
Thank you Jay for showing me absolutely beautiful cars that I didn't know existed!