1964 Honda S600 - Jay Leno's Garage

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  • @hdaviator9181
    @hdaviator9181 9 лет назад +317

    Sounds better than current F1 cars, not even kidding you.

    • @Flipperzzzzz
      @Flipperzzzzz 9 лет назад +43

      My farts sound better than the current F1 cars.

    • @MrCreepjo
      @MrCreepjo 9 лет назад +2

      Panquake Your mom sound worse than the current F1 race.

    • @Flipperzzzzz
      @Flipperzzzzz 9 лет назад +2

      ***** I know right?

    • @arnomaas6452
      @arnomaas6452 9 лет назад +1

      You are right HDaviator ! The turbos are awesome substitutes for displacement but they distort the sound waves of the exhaust gases and also the intake is not open to the air but following the intercooler ,so no induction noise there also !

    • @aserta
      @aserta 9 лет назад +4

      That's not even trying. Current F1 cars have no sound. It's just noise.

  • @TheOriginalRick
    @TheOriginalRick 4 года назад +3

    We had the hatchback version when we got married over in Okinawa in 1974. Great car... felt like driving the world's best go-cart. Loved it and miss it greatly.

  • @Dallas-Nyberg
    @Dallas-Nyberg 9 лет назад +16

    You've got to admire the Honda Motor Co... they just recently produced their 300,000,000th motorcycle..... that's a lot of motorcycles... the first true Honda motorcycle was the 1949 100cc Dream - the 300,000,000th one was a 2014 1800cc GoldWing...amazing.... Soichiro Honda would have been proud - Cheers

    • @HGSolberg
      @HGSolberg 4 года назад +2

      And out of those 300 millions, more than 100 million are Super Cubs. The most produced vehicle in the world, by far.

    • @maxmulsanne7054
      @maxmulsanne7054 2 года назад +4

      Not to mention Honda's domination in F1. Notably in 1988 when their engines not only won 15 of 16 GPs, but were hitting 18,000 RPMs.
      Let alone a factory car like this @9,500 RPMs... in 1964...

  • @Polaventris
    @Polaventris 9 лет назад +38

    Man that sound sure puts a smile to your face.

  • @whalesong999
    @whalesong999 5 лет назад +5

    A 600cc Honda four cylinder. This ol' Honda mechanic from back in the day sees those pistons as very close to the ones used in 305cc Honda Super Hawk motorcycles. Anyhow, marvelous engineering and craftsmanship, what eventually put Honda at the pinnacle of motorcycle manufacturing and engineering. Great view of this little sports car's whole persona from Jay.

    • @deadprivacy
      @deadprivacy 5 лет назад

      i ride a 600 cbr f4, last of the carburetted models from 1999 -direct descendant of this lump, bullet proof and wickedly fast, the only grief they ever give is the cam chain tensioner.

  • @dansneyd4646
    @dansneyd4646 7 лет назад +87

    What a little gem. Jays enthusiasm is infectious. And for sharing his collection I am very grateful

    • @pryderacing8056
      @pryderacing8056 7 лет назад +10

      I second that!

    • @blacquesjacques7239
      @blacquesjacques7239 7 лет назад +3

      Agreed that sound was great and the styling works unlike the Daimler that also sounded marvelous but looked like a fish .

  • @Reggerss
    @Reggerss 9 лет назад +3

    1964 till now, 50 years and honda has never stopped making incredible cars

  • @majikfuzzybutt7390
    @majikfuzzybutt7390 6 лет назад +3

    The thing that I like about Jay Leno is, he doesn't act like he is above everyone else, he isn't afraid to get his hands dirty, That is a good thing

  • @skirmich
    @skirmich 9 лет назад +79

    And this is why people love the S2000... Jay put it perfectly: "Going quickly in a Slow Car is Actually more Fun than Going fast in a fast car" that's the sole reason Cars like Miata´s, RX8, and the S2K exist.. Some people just want to hear the symphony of an engine without breaking any laws.

    • @ichigozanghetsu
      @ichigozanghetsu 8 лет назад +2

      +skirmich Thats the same reason why the miata is so popular. It isn't a fast car but its a lot of fun to drive it at high RPM's , and offcourse its a nimble little car.

    • @68nevets68
      @68nevets68 7 лет назад +7

      and the S2000 is just about as fast. Most experienced s2000 drivers like me that learn how to launch the car properly can get their stock S2k's to 60 in 5.0 seconds. Neither are slow cars.

    • @robertmcgee7083
      @robertmcgee7083 5 лет назад

      skirmich works in a country with speed limits and cities that live off tickets.

    • @arttafil6792
      @arttafil6792 4 года назад +2

      Fortunately A HONDA S2000 is neither slow or underpowered! driving and owning an S2000 is tantamount to having a BJ in the Oval Office from Monica Lewinsky!!!!!

    • @xmo552
      @xmo552 4 года назад

      @@arttafil6792
      That fat B

  • @Patrick94GSR
    @Patrick94GSR 9 лет назад +12

    Holy crap, when he first punched it on the drive, my jaw dropped!! Thing sounds amazing! And even if it does have around 65 HP with their engine mods, in 1600 pounds that's got to be awesome fun!

  • @dbs555
    @dbs555 4 года назад +3

    The engine sounds like the best parts of the movies Le Mans and Gran Prix from the '60's.
    I helped my step dad rebuild a 1962 Porsche Super 90 with the roller bearing crank. It was a beast when the carbs were synched just right.

  • @scoutrifle6827
    @scoutrifle6827 3 года назад +3

    I love how Jay is impressed by huge American muscle cars and tiny Japanese sports cars. Dude just loves nice machinery.

  • @IchibanMoto
    @IchibanMoto 9 лет назад +19

    These really were incredible little cars.

  • @nccrawford
    @nccrawford 9 лет назад +94

    This is my favorite sort of thing for Jay to share with us...
    Great stuff, Jay!

  • @Ronsonic
    @Ronsonic 3 года назад +2

    That engine sound! Just the noise of that cannot be street legal. Love that little thing.

  • @vongeiss
    @vongeiss 9 лет назад +2

    I remember seeing this car on TV a few years ago, I think it was on Car Crazy? I love the styling, the wooden steering wheel, that little motor and of course, that sound!

  • @jmfs2k273
    @jmfs2k273 9 лет назад +33

    Just more proof of why ill never sell my S2000 ....its in a class of one ...owned it for ten yrs and still love it as much as day one !!

    • @tonypate9174
      @tonypate9174 9 лет назад

      not close to this jem plus later s800 pure hot cutting edge 1960s honda four stroke
      technology from race program eg check out on youtube 125 5 CYLINDER AT GOODWOOD FOS 2002 beg you watch it then may see s2000 as good as it is by honda standards a bit warmer than most "modern" engines but not earth moving what possible nice car but no classic

    • @CaliPatriot88
      @CaliPatriot88 9 лет назад +4

      Tony Pate S2000 was produced with Honda racing technology and experience from Formula 1 and is already touted as a future classic.

    • @tonypate9174
      @tonypate9174 9 лет назад

      yes just about on par with this technology from 1965 which is 50 years ago as for the s2000 having any link to f1 well its clever pr speak and no more have you ever been close to a f1 car ? not last years joke but v10 and the 1,5 turbos next be saying a clio shares it dna with f1 renault not amount sport badges ant stickers can hide fact that both nice cars quick enough but not cutting edge only car thats a bit special the toyota fla thanks to the folks at yamaha but dont tell anyone car nuts be upset never ever be as classic the s800 in modern turns your s2000 be spining to 16 k and 350 ps and its not why well it a warmish safe engine

    • @CaliPatriot88
      @CaliPatriot88 9 лет назад +5

      Tony Pate I've seen Senna's McLaren with the V12 and Red Bull's car from last year and Formula 1 is my religion when the current season is on. Also considering the same engineers who worked on the S2000 also worked on the NSX and were involved in Honda's F1 technology and engine design I'd say yes it directly has influence from Formula 1, especially the engine that screams to 9,000 rpm. The S600 and S800 are great classics but are still obscure cars most enthusiasts wouldn't look twice at or even be aware of their existence especially in America where the classic car scene is dominated by American muscle and European sports cars. I love both these old roadsters and will have one someday in my garage but don't be so arrogant to dismiss the S2000 because it definitely shares the same spirit of those two cars. There are also numerous articles out there that pretty much guarantee it will be a classic car in the decades to come.

    • @tonypate9174
      @tonypate9174 9 лет назад

      wow 9 k in a car big wow honda can do that standing on it,s head nice safe tech from way back!! sorry your a f1 fan must a been so hard to watch last year power passion speed er big fail can you tell what R S C is ?? just checked out on your playlist s2000 technical video 1999 not bad but bit old hat and full holes dont get me wrong not to bad a car any
      wife gf be happy and safe in it i await your reply to the R S C question

  • @littlearsehole75
    @littlearsehole75 8 лет назад +13

    What a glorious exhaust note!

  • @higbeedoug
    @higbeedoug 4 года назад +2

    Part of the enjoyment is actually viewing the build process, if possible, as is the enjoyment of your own project vs a purchased product. Obviously a special vehicle for the day.

  • @saggo1712
    @saggo1712 8 лет назад +13

    Thank you for restoring such a beautiful car.

  • @MrMadamS69
    @MrMadamS69 5 лет назад +3

    Love hearing the engine (sounds like an F1 race!), and the mechanic talking about the engine, too!

  • @tscooter22
    @tscooter22 9 лет назад +4

    I was behind one of these leaving the U.S. GP (Indy). I couldn't believe how high strung that thing was. Thanks to this video, now I know why!
    Great video.

  • @g-mang-man7924
    @g-mang-man7924 5 лет назад

    My brother owns a restored 1966 S600, that was given to me in 1986. Gentleman that owned it was in the Navy. He had purchased it new on Guam. (Yes Left hand drive!) He also owned a 289 Cobra and had to relocate to the UK. Could take the Cobra, couldn't take the S600. He had been recently been interviewed by Crag Singhaus of Maryland Public Television 's MotorWeek. I ended up selling it to my stepfather because I had a young family and couldn't make the vehicle right. My brother and my stepfather restored the Honda, and my stepfather passed away and my brother became owner. I helped work on it from time to time but they did most of everything. Such a neat little roadster (removable hardtop) 4 carbs, 2 cams, 4 valves per cylinder....fun car

  • @wildgoobsid5
    @wildgoobsid5 5 лет назад +1

    Jay Leno, living every gearheads ultimate dream. I would give my first born to own a shop like that.

  • @Geardos1
    @Geardos1 9 лет назад +5

    I have to admit, it sounds way better than I thought it would.

  • @bradley7506
    @bradley7506 5 лет назад +11

    That beautiful little car sounds like a formula 1 V8
    Awesome!

  • @mikewysko2268
    @mikewysko2268 5 лет назад +2

    Engines, body and paint, the talented crew in Jays garage has it all mastered.

  • @bigbadjohn10
    @bigbadjohn10 9 лет назад

    Ahhh. I had one when younger. The noise was incredible, but it did not like being in traffic. Thank goodness. For people like Jay who save cars for the future.

  • @Chuck59ish
    @Chuck59ish 9 лет назад +9

    Jay has so many videos that were only available on his site. By putting them on RUclips, you can get a better idea of his collection. Can't wait for some more Bentley videos. Thanks Jay.

  • @aquateen77723
    @aquateen77723 9 лет назад +3

    Excellent job on the restoration, Jay! Looks great and sounds incredible. Honda was ahead of their time back then.

  • @oldmercedesdiesel
    @oldmercedesdiesel 4 месяца назад

    I drove my uncles ap1 Honda s2000 last week, and am now a believer in the 9K rpm experience. Once I got in it, I didn't want to get out. It's nice seeing the car that inspired it.

  • @barkbustin
    @barkbustin 4 года назад +1

    Honda has come a long way. I have had a lot of motorcycles and many were Hondas as well as a few cars. By the 70s their motorcycles were stellar and today their cars are super dependable.

  • @youtubasoarus
    @youtubasoarus 9 лет назад +52

    Hands down, this has to be the best sounding and coolest little car i've seen in Jays garage. And yeah before you get your panties in a twist, the McLaren F1 is an amazing machine, but it's ultra pricey and nearly unusable on the street (ie to explore its limits). And he does have a lot of cool cars in there. As Jay has said it's more fun to drive a small, lower power car fast than a bigger car with big power slow. Just listen to that thing scream! Wow!

    • @denniswarren3211
      @denniswarren3211 5 лет назад

      youtubasoarus

    • @matthewgallant3622
      @matthewgallant3622 2 года назад

      Honestly it sounds like a Honda engine. I have a 2001 Honda Prelude with a 2.2liter VTEC engine and the tone and sound is the very same. It’s insane that a 1964 Honda motor has the same sound as more modern engines.

    • @jarnosaarinen4583
      @jarnosaarinen4583 Год назад

      He actually a fast car fast

  • @cavepilot
    @cavepilot 9 лет назад +6

    Awesome episode! Love to to see these restorations take shape. Jim could have his own show.

  • @Inokea
    @Inokea 9 лет назад +1

    That's what I love about Jay. He's a CAR guy, not a brand or nation guy.

  • @chestermcdaniel106
    @chestermcdaniel106 4 года назад +2

    God it just sounds great. Reminds me of all my 70s honda bikes i had years ago. Just wonderful engineering.

  • @satellite964
    @satellite964 9 лет назад +3

    Holy! DAT SOUND!

  • @marsgal42
    @marsgal42 9 лет назад +3

    Sounds like a 1950s F1 car. Love it!

  • @senatorjosephmccarthy2720
    @senatorjosephmccarthy2720 4 года назад

    Thanks for showing it Jay. Honda has been the smartest motor company in the world. Extensive history of wins and fantastic bikes and cars. The entire world watched them win the Indianapolis 500 on their second time there.

  • @jbtubas
    @jbtubas 9 лет назад +2

    For a Honda, it sounds amazing. Reminds me of 60s F1 cars

  • @jeremiethompson2617
    @jeremiethompson2617 9 лет назад +3

    I was looking for this video a while back. I had seen it on the garage site a long time ago, one of the most interesting segments jay's ever done. Love these cars and the datsun roadster

  • @mikeschlup4164
    @mikeschlup4164 9 лет назад +25

    dem Honda boys make great motors..... swweeet!

  • @VTECheart
    @VTECheart 9 лет назад +1

    As an S2000 owner, watching and hearing this, gave me a real buzz. The noise made me laugh out loud. Just incredible. To have a lineage of cars like this is amazing.

  • @saxjonz
    @saxjonz 3 года назад +2

    I loved this at first sight and now that I hear it?! Jay, thank you so much for sharing. One day I want this car! Honda for life!!

  • @carcrazy19
    @carcrazy19 9 лет назад +3

    It took me years to restore my 1964 S600 and it was an absolute nightmare tracking parts down...this car is definitely not for the faint of heart (or wallet)

    • @frankbonheure7064
      @frankbonheure7064 5 лет назад

      Damn sure, had 3 x S800. One to restore and two for parts. Absolute nightmare for parts and then the price for those parts. Man o Man. Had to let them go.

  • @acousticbruiser19
    @acousticbruiser19 9 лет назад +48

    It would be killer if you guys did some 80's-90's Japanese classics! Masterpieces like the RX-7 FC & FD, Supra RZ, Civic Type-R, AE-86 Corolla, S13, S14, S15, Impreza STI, Lancer Evo VI, R32 GTR, ect... You know, all the stuff from the power cap agreement. That was when ingenuity really came through.

    • @thegoldensaber4531
      @thegoldensaber4531 9 лет назад +2

      It would be cool but I don't think those are really his style. He's in his 60s, not his 20s. If he liked those types of cars I'm sure he would own them. If I had his kind of money I would definitely have a 2000 Supra TT, a 2000 Skyline R-34 GTR, and a 2000 FD RX-7. Paul Walker had a nice selection.

    • @Daehawk
      @Daehawk 9 лет назад +1

      I'd like to see him do a vid on my first car..a 1974 Toyota Corolla SR5

    • @RobertBrumley60
      @RobertBrumley60 9 лет назад +2

      Those aren't old enough to be considered classics.

    • @Timinator62
      @Timinator62 9 лет назад +1

      Robert Brumley 25+ yrs old is considered classic in the Car World

    • @RobertBrumley60
      @RobertBrumley60 9 лет назад +1

      Say's who?

  • @TheAgeOfAnalog
    @TheAgeOfAnalog 6 лет назад +2

    I've watched dozens of these videos, but this might be my favorite. Such a cool little car.

  • @careeradvisors3572
    @careeradvisors3572 4 года назад

    I had a66 S600 in Australia. Great fun . Widened wheels , put straight through exhaust, sounded like a V8! Stuck to road like glue! Fun.

  • @HTSPascal
    @HTSPascal 9 лет назад +4

    Fun story: a german univerity didn't believe, the car could rev that high, so they got themselves an engine and testet it at one of these engine-testing-stations (don't know how u call them in english and now too lauy to look it up) ... At about 12.000 RPM there was an explosion... Engine ok - testing-station destroied xD

  • @X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X
    @X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X 9 лет назад +6

    What a sound!

  • @shankarbalan3813
    @shankarbalan3813 3 года назад +2

    Jay is such a good dude. Loves his cars. And so humble. Thanks for sharing your love of great cars with us regular joes Jay....

  • @PineBeltAdventures
    @PineBeltAdventures 9 лет назад +1

    Probably the best sounding car I've ever heard.

  • @darthphotek
    @darthphotek 9 лет назад +4

    Awesome sound! I want one!

  • @deletesoon70
    @deletesoon70 8 лет назад +6

    10:10 He DOES look like a circus bear driving it! XD

  • @daivietnguyen7289
    @daivietnguyen7289 9 лет назад

    Hat off to Honda once again, and of course, to Jay's rescue team whose responsible to rebuild this beauty and to Mr. Leno himself for his undying enthusatic for cars.

  • @thomaskaiser2475
    @thomaskaiser2475 2 дня назад

    Im 35, i way playing the new forza motorsport and I've played a lot of the prequels of this game and tend to stick to certain cars I have always liked. this time I decided to pick cars I wouldn't normally pick to race with. the honda s800 was an option, it was a lot of fun to drive in the game and now I want one.

  • @jambouk1
    @jambouk1 9 лет назад +7

    Sounds like a 1980s F1 car....lol love it

  • @bagelbytes69420
    @bagelbytes69420 8 лет назад +4

    Jay, you ruined the saying... its "Going fast in a slow car is more exciting than going slow in a fast car..." Still, love the episode my dude.

  • @ClintShadowrider
    @ClintShadowrider 9 лет назад

    Giday Jay,Believe it or not I used to own one of these as a young bloke, I bought it against my fathers wishes but I just loved the car even before I bought it. I had the engine restored but at the time there was no one in Sydney that I could find who knew a lot about the car. The engine finally bought the farm and it was left outside the house for six months. Little did I know that I should have kept the car and had the engine rebuilt again. It had a lot of rust under the sills but it really was a fun car to drive. It was a car that I used daily to and from work with the hood down with the radio flat out cruising in traffic with the engine revving at around 5,000rpm.. It was just an amazing car. I still kick myself every time I see one..
    Regards Shadowrider From down under..

  • @Vlad88667
    @Vlad88667 9 лет назад +1

    I'm so happy you're uploading the old episodes! I was sad I couldn't find them on the new website. Thank you Jay!

  • @TwistedNurple
    @TwistedNurple 9 лет назад +4

    I love these series Jay does. But 480p, come on I need 1080p to see the beauty of this car! Nice video again though thank you.

    • @aquateen77723
      @aquateen77723 9 лет назад +4

      This was filmed 7 years ago and was from a website. Notice he has more black in his hair and is thinner. ;)

    • @TwistedNurple
      @TwistedNurple 9 лет назад +1

      Ok thanks for pointing that out, I was thinking it was newer since the whole series started.

    • @aquateen77723
      @aquateen77723 9 лет назад +1

      No problem. I was wondering why it was so grainy at first too. Lol.

  • @IDontAShitGive
    @IDontAShitGive 7 лет назад +9

    Back in the day Canada was in miles per.

  • @GreenHondaStore
    @GreenHondaStore 9 лет назад +2

    Very cool to finally see this video of Jay Leno's Garage. We have a 1965 red S600 ourselves. It's up at Formula H Motorworks to get the same or similar treatment. We anxiously await its return in roughly July or August of 2015. We cannot even believe how amazing this thing sounded after restoration. Absolutely SCREAMS at the high end of the tachometer just like a modern day S2000!!
    Headquarter Honda
    Clermont, FL

  • @jif.6821
    @jif.6821 5 лет назад +1

    I was born and raised in 1960s Japan, and I remember as a kid seeing these everywhere but I only recall seeing then in the color red 90& or white 80%. This was over 50 year ago so my memory a tad foggy. I LOVE the sound of that motor, sounds like a motorcycle. Great childhood flashback.

  • @Xynudu
    @Xynudu 9 лет назад +3

    Quite a few were sold in Australia. A bit small for the tall guys, but incredible go for the engine capacity. That one of Jays sounds quite a lot louder than I remember them being as stock. Nice to see these types of vehicles on the show. Makes you laugh when you hear people say Japanese are not innovative.

    • @ldnwholesale8552
      @ldnwholesale8552 7 лет назад

      And Australian ingenuity put far bigger engines in them, Pushrod or 2 litre Fords, 3.3 litre Holdens and the granddaddy with a 283 Chev!
      I feel a current 'hot rod' engine would be S2000 running gear. Though the rough motorcycle power one was different and quite quick
      And dont insult the poms, most Sprites had wind up windows and a heater. And lever action shocks, oil leaks and the Prince of Darkness Lucas electrics.

  • @TorqueEffect
    @TorqueEffect 9 лет назад +3

    Beautiful sounding 4-banger. They usually sound terrible.

  • @MyLameAnimations
    @MyLameAnimations 9 лет назад

    What a great car. I'm glad Jay has the resources and willingness to preserve automotive history the way he does. The world is a better place for it.

  • @Daehawk
    @Daehawk 9 лет назад +1

    I love the sound that little engine makes.

  • @StingrayOfficial
    @StingrayOfficial 9 лет назад +9

    What a great little car. I would love to own this. Americans that self identify with only American cars should really open up their minds and experience what other countries have done. You are not going against your country if you buy or own a car made in a different country, you are just a car person.

  • @Clearanceman2
    @Clearanceman2 8 лет назад +3

    Looks like you should be wearing a fez and driving it in a parade. Sounds badass though.

  • @r9robles
    @r9robles 6 лет назад +2

    I watch this video at least twice a month, just to hear that engine/exhaust music!!!

  • @kennethbrown3413
    @kennethbrown3413 9 лет назад +2

    So sweet Jay! Love how you collect the cars that are just off the cusp of being super popular. Makes them.unique and exciting

  • @RNJudas_
    @RNJudas_ 9 лет назад +10

    Honda's first sports car? What about the S500? But damn, that car sounds so, so good, hoping they eventually put some decent sounds in Gran Turismo...

    • @ZukoZukus
      @ZukoZukus 9 лет назад

      Agreed!

    • @tonypate9174
      @tonypate9174 9 лет назад +1

      guess what ?? s 360 and yes it.s on you tube

  • @sachideshmane5088
    @sachideshmane5088 9 лет назад +3

    Actually, Honda made one production sport car before this one: the S500 in 1963. It was discontinued in 1964 with only 1,363 produced.

  • @savycraft0811
    @savycraft0811 9 лет назад +2

    One of the best vids yet! Loved it and you guys do things right! Keep the videos coming.

  • @SunsetWingman
    @SunsetWingman 9 лет назад +2

    This is exactly the engineering detail I was hoping you would do. Awesome job

  • @matejsommer72
    @matejsommer72 8 лет назад +10

    4:54 Is Leno watching Mighty Car Mods? :D

    • @ChrisTziros
      @ChrisTziros 8 лет назад

      +Matej Sommer he is biting their moves... he ll do everything for some recognition..

    • @psirider
      @psirider 8 лет назад +1

      +h0rr0r100 the hell you talking about? this video was originally uploaded to jays old site back in 08 before mcm really anything.

  • @Huli-Man
    @Huli-Man 9 лет назад +7

    to really, have to wait for that HD :)

    • @Munkenba
      @Munkenba 9 лет назад +21

      Nope, this is a retro episode from the days when this was run on a website. Cameras weren't so great back then.

    • @ClayLoomis1958
      @ClayLoomis1958 9 лет назад +8

      Alfred Munkenbeck
      Yeah, Jay still has some black in his hair.

    • @jandeethai3577
      @jandeethai3577 8 лет назад

      I

  • @jody024
    @jody024 4 года назад

    The sound that little car makes is insane. flowmaster did a great job.

  • @std882
    @std882 Год назад +1

    I can't believe the sound it makes. Wow!

  • @XenomorphLV426
    @XenomorphLV426 9 лет назад +3

    Cooler than any Civic.

  • @daggggy
    @daggggy 9 лет назад +5

    Jay you said it must of been made for Canada because of the metric speedometer but Canada was not metric until the mid 70 s so must have been built for the UK

    • @rahowhero
      @rahowhero 9 лет назад +3

      The uk is still imperial, ie not metric, so it wasnt made for uk. Every other country is possible, just not uk or usa (or canada)

    • @sunjamm222
      @sunjamm222 9 лет назад +2

      It was a direct import, Japan was metric in 1964, so KPH clocks

    • @StevieRay9O
      @StevieRay9O 9 лет назад +1

      Neil Roberts
      Agree it was a domestic model (JDM) although LHD versions were exported.

    • @ooglefluffg857
      @ooglefluffg857 9 лет назад +3

      Japanese cars, even ones made for Japan, often have things written in English on them. Don't know why.

    • @KPearce57
      @KPearce57 9 лет назад

      Googlefluff857 Even Russian MBTs (Tanks) that the Iraq's used had English gauges and the operator manual was in English.

  • @oldrok
    @oldrok 5 лет назад

    I had a 1967 left hand dive S600 with a tonneau cover and a removable hardtop. Basically identical. I loved my "wonder bar" radio. High tech back then! I live in Canada and 66 was the first year of import of this little gem. Thanks for the post it brought back some fond memories.

  • @Gopro50
    @Gopro50 9 лет назад +2

    Really enjoy it when you feature cars that I haven't seen before, thanks.

  • @satellite964
    @satellite964 9 лет назад +8

    Someone show this engine to modern Mazda engineers.

    • @CoreyJones314
      @CoreyJones314 9 лет назад +8

      ...someone show this engine to modern Honda engineers.
      It's all about emissions, though. High RPM NA design usually requires the catalysts to be further downstream which means it takes longer for them to get hot enough to start working. These are issues the new Ford Mustang 350R designers have had to face. The free-flowing exhaust design usually means it's louder. And, in an era that advertises NVH and Infotainment improvement more than fresh and daring engineering ideas, it's no surprise that these characteristics don't sell in more common cars.

  • @cglawrence
    @cglawrence 7 лет назад +11

    the sound of that car is like porn to the gearhead's ears.

    • @deadprivacy
      @deadprivacy 5 лет назад

      sounds almost identical to my cbr 600 f4 with a yoshi can on it,

  • @InvincibleExtremes
    @InvincibleExtremes 9 лет назад

    That thing is cool as hell. I drive my 68 firebird with its 461 cubic inch motor every day but this would be such a joy in the summer....

  • @lornespry
    @lornespry 7 лет назад

    Hi Jay: AFAIK, there were no RHD models of your car exported to Canada. (I'm a Canuck living in Japan.) In 1966, I drove a brand new Canadian, LHD, 600 cc import model. I marvelled at the handling and precision. I loved the car and have wanted one ever since. This machine was conceived and engineered when Soichiro Honda was still working on the bench with his young engineers. (He hated the office.) And it shows in this car. We can infer that a lot of the tech came from the GP motorcycles that were startling the moto world of the times. Honda sensei's moto success came from a lifetime of very hard work.
    The 'K-jidosha' formula for small vehicles confers tax concessions and other benefits. The regulations have been revised since your car was made. Besides a new maximum wheel base, the engine size has been increased to 660 cc. Still, the engine cannot exceed 60 PS - or is it 65? But, due to variable cam timing and multi speed transmissions, the new K-cars have astonishing torque and highway performance. Alas K-cars are no longer cheap alternatives.
    The successor to your car was the Honda 'Beat'. I want one real bad, but then so do a million others - SIGH! A new Honda mini sports car is on the road, but it has taken on the current, appalling ugliness of "modern" styling. The Beat and a contemporary from Suzuki were/are sumptuous looking little sports cars.

  • @andybrand6156
    @andybrand6156 9 лет назад +7

    Great sound. The music played during the interlude sections is like 1970's porn music.
    It made me laugh. Car porn. I wish I could have got it HD.

    • @goatflieg
      @goatflieg 9 лет назад

      My thoughts exactly!

    • @hyperlogos
      @hyperlogos 9 лет назад

      It reminds me specifically of Pornosonic

  • @SONOFAZOMBIE2025
    @SONOFAZOMBIE2025 9 лет назад +58

    First. I wrote this comment in 1964

    • @ebookpioneers
      @ebookpioneers 9 лет назад +7

      Okay; I'll give ya that one. :-)

    • @StingrayOfficial
      @StingrayOfficial 9 лет назад +9

      I believe you, I believe everything on the internet. Makes life really interesting.

    • @TimKreitzAdventures
      @TimKreitzAdventures 9 лет назад +2

      LOL!

    • @ChrisMario
      @ChrisMario 9 лет назад

      Finn Fisher His spermies weren't even thought of back in '64 x)

    • @ibrahima.2688
      @ibrahima.2688 9 лет назад +2

      This comment reminded me of Chappelle skit on Tupac

  • @naui_diver9290
    @naui_diver9290 6 лет назад +2

    Absolutely love your videos jay. And to think you let your guys use your garage and tools...extremely generous and kind of you. Well done sir.

  • @rickyhogan2749
    @rickyhogan2749 8 лет назад +1

    These are all so good, thank you again for the uploads

  • @LRS905
    @LRS905 9 лет назад

    I love how much care Leno puts into all his cars. I hope someone good stays in charge of these beauties when he dies.

  • @Xx-VSM-xX
    @Xx-VSM-xX 9 лет назад

    I look forward to these videos every Sunday night. It's nice to have an extra one this week!

  • @e.s.3904
    @e.s.3904 3 года назад +1

    Thank you Jay for keep it alive ♥

  • @SDMDPhoto
    @SDMDPhoto 9 лет назад +1

    I think that a full garage walk through would be a very popular video. Yes, this video will be extremely long however I feel like everyone would like to see all the different rooms. To help people you could list the start time of each room so people can skip to their favorite room. But I would love to watch Jay go through his cars and do a brief description about the car then move to the next. Thanks for your time can't wait if you do it.

  • @RossRossiter
    @RossRossiter 8 лет назад

    love jay's enthusiasm and knowlege, a real enthusiast. Love the double denim ensemble he wears every single day! He must have a wardrobe with 25 pairs of the exact same jeans and 25 wrangler shirts. Hero

  • @williamhoeweler2343
    @williamhoeweler2343 5 лет назад +1

    I absolutely love to watch this show ,you just never know what's coming next ,Love ya jay and hope to one day see your garage of history

  • @gregcollins3404
    @gregcollins3404 9 лет назад +1

    Jay, you and your cars are a national treasure....

  • @smith934d
    @smith934d 9 лет назад

    Drove one for about 6 months in early 1970 while stationed on Okinawa. Loads of fun to drive.