What a perfect observation. His knowledge of the subject is profound. Hope he finds a way to preserve what he’s learned so it can be passed on. Loved this comment. Respect
@@ronaldelliott4373 have to give it to him. The kind of knowledge he has takes a lot of time to retain, and a lot of energy to experience as one person. He put a lot of money and a great portion of his life into a passion for everybody else who might not be able to enjoy that kind of lifestyle, but have the same enthusiasm. He’s dedicated, guaranteed. “Some men just want to watch the world learn”
Jays the kinda guy who’d be the grandpa with all the stories that he’d just tell without a prompt but you get sucked into them and can’t think of anything else. My grandpa is like that only he tells stories of the Air Force.
@ don’t I know it. That why I’m so eager to stay with him whenever we’re in town. I live in Maryland and he lives in Arizona so you can see the difficulty. Love listening to those stories about him almost blowing himself up as a fuel worker in Alaska. It’s not often you have legitimate intelligent conversations in this day and age
Met Jay at the Windows 95 launch at Microsoft’s campus - he was the emcee for the huge event. I saw him walking around after the main presentation, and he was just exactly like you would hope - easy going, approachable, and as soon as I brought up vintage cars my Dad had owned, his eyes lit up! He’s a car guy that supports his habit with comedy ❤ He couldn’t have been nicer.
Chip Foose is my #1 talented,hands on Craftsmans I've been privileged to be around and so personable. Sounds like Jayis someone I need to meet at 72 hope I get the chance
Jay was so human and nice. I ate lunch a few times near his garage, I remember how I asked him about a Stutz, and when he asked about one, he commented "I have one of those too." What a wonderful character, and man.
The dude spins a Porsche Carrera GT in circles at 140 mph ... straightens the Carrera GT up and comes to a stop. .. Climbs out of the Porsche as if nothing happened... Yeah,, Jay Leno also drives.
Jay is a career standup comic who respects his craft so much that, even with all his success on The Tonight Show, he never thought about abandoning standup. Continued to tour regularly and, yes, we saw him live. Has stated repeatedly that he banked all his Tonight Show salary, choosing to live off doing standup and, later, his car collector biz. Even with all his entertainment talent, Jay is first and foremost one of the most knowledgeable car enthusiasts and historians anywhere.
I really enjoy how Jay always look a little shy when he’s got an audience in front of him. He doesn’t brag about his cars, doesn’t boast about anything, just a real honest to god car guy who will sit there and talk about anything under the sun car related and knows his stuff
I don't think it's shyness but more reluctance because Jay knows so much about all cars that he feels like Noone understands his level of information. So the question is, who would challenge his knowledge?
Love Jay Leno, he’s our new Evel Knievel!😅 met him one time on my bike. He was driving a vintage Bugatti couldn’t be nicer. He’s an amazing man and has an amazing soul, he just made my day by telling me that my bike looked really nice, that’s a big compliment coming from somebody that knows his automotive and motorized vehicles. Much respect.🙏❤
Jay Leno much respect! Love this story. I saw three Duesenbergs at a big car show. Shocked to see three of them. Amazing cars for their time. Like his dress code, very good similar to myself. Albert Einstein wore the same jackets and clothes. He said he didn't have to think about what to wear and think of more important things.
@@davidxu976 Doug has covered a lot of cars for sure, but Jay takes his viewers back through all the decades of the automobile. He even has a Stanley Steamer.. crazy!
Jay showed one of his Duesenbergs, and it had a very rudimentary anti-lock braking system. A knob could set the brakes for dry, rain, snow, or ice. It wasn't until the 1980s and an on-board computer linked to a sensor, before a driver had brakes that could deal with various road conditions.
Its true the duesenberg is technically great and great to drive. But it has one of the worst prices ever, so it cannot be the best. I'd say the best is the model t, Austin 7, or a 2cv?
Making it routine for soccer moms everywhere to ride yer ass in a $85,000 fully loaded Escalade with ZERO situational awareness, or any driving skills whatsoever...
My late Father met & talked at length to Jay at many car-show's over the year's, Pop always talked about what a regular guy Jay was. Mr Leno invited Dad's Corvette club to be audience guest's for one of his Tonight show taping's, Dad was so proud to go & be there at his car-guy friend's show. Thank you Jay, for making my car lovin Father that happy 💪☺️👉 YOU
I met Jay as a friend of mine was visit NYC from the UK. We were walking into Sarge's deli on Third Ave as Jay and his wife, Mavis, were walking out. Now this was long before he was nationally well known. He was making occasional appearances on Letterman, but still just a hard working comic (or as Dave used to introduce him, "the hardest working man on show business"). So I look up and there he is coming out the front door, and I greet him with, "Jay Leno!", and without missing a beat, he smiles and says, "Greetings fellow thespians!" I just about peed myself. So he stops, introduces his wife, and starts talking about the food at Sarge's and what he and the wife had (mean time, his poor wife is standing off to the side, looking a little bored, as she probably goes through this with fans several times a day). After five or so minutes of truly warm back and forth, I shake his hand, and wish him well and have a good day. So, my friend from the UK, says to me, "He seems like a good friend. Where do you know him from?" I told her this is the first I've ever met him, he's a stand up comic I've seen on TV a few times." She could not believe it. She said he was so warm and genuine, she thought it was someone I had a personal friendship with. I think it is part of his nature. He's just a friendly man. I didn't get the sense he was just trying to make fans. He really just likes to shoot the breeze. He truly is down to earth. Not too many people could accumulate so much wealth, and become so famous without it affecting who you are and how you see the world. But he seems to have gone through the star making machine with a boatful of money and his humility and genuine kindness very much intact. Then again, he could be a complete prick, who just pretends to be a good guy. But I really do doubt that.
He knows more about every car he owns (which is I think over one hundred) then I do a single car, even my own Toyota crown that I will never sell. It’s my “forever car” I love it so much. I most likely know more about building 1jz’s and making the drivetrain tough enough to handle 500hp, but he knows fun facts not nerd talk about a certain aspect of one car.
I watch all your videos on Jay Leno's garage you are the best ,and shows most info on cars . My top favourite car is that crem and red DOBLE steam car. In my opinion it's the most innovative car ever!!!
So true! The house hold cleche' 'it's a Duesey" originates from the Duesenberg automobile of that era! What's incredible is these 90 year museum relics were decades ahead of it's time and it's performance is still respectable even by today's standards!
My dad (RIP) told me that he remembers kids buying used Dusenbergs to take to college since they could hold a lot of stuff and carry all your friends. Many of them were melted down in WW2 scrap drives even if they still ran. Reminds me of that stupid “cash for clunkers” program that destroyed so many nice old cars.
@@CK61380 Like your comment. Being a car guy, thought that program was criminal. It removed affordable transportation for people with limited income. The same people in charge now have jacked up the price of gasoline by limiting supply. They want us to go out and buy electric cars at $50K, $60K, and up!
I always appreciate the knowledge Jay has, especially of the early automobiles. I'm sure hes already done it, but I'd love a historical doc series with Jay as the writer and narrator.
In the 1980’s, I worked as a chef at a 5 star restaurant called The Duisenberg. As part of the experience diners could walk through the owners car collection. The first car near the entrance was a Duisenberg.
@@dorothygale1104 I was being funny with my reply also.. You didn’t get me. And I am a man. Don’t be such a Karen with your response. Sheesh. Grow up. I fully understood your humor because I am obviously more witty then you will ever be, Karen.
It's not just cars, motorcycles, steam engines, etc.. some of the first Farm-Tractors were powered by steam engines. They used 12ga. Shotgun shells to start the engine. My grandfather(on my mothers side) was at fair in his home state of Kansas. There were some antique tractors. It was the last day of the fair and we're starting to pack it up. The owner of the tractors had not arrived yet. The men there couldn't figure it out and my grandpa hollered "I'll give you a hand, if you like." "This is the first model I had when I put the mules out to pasture." They said yes, are you sure you know what your doing? He grinned(loading up his pipe, then lighting it and a couple of puffs.). You got your boiler lit? Yes. It had a screw-latch cap where the shell was inserted. The cap had a spring-loaded firing-pin built into the cap(I can't remember if it was a rope pull and let it go or kind of looked like the floor dimmer switch on the old cars to change the headlights but, it was spring loaded like your sisters old pogo-stick). There was the box w/ shells and boom! Pa-choo, pa-choo, pa-choo, tap.......... Where do you want it boys? He showed them how to operate the thing and to kill it when they were done. My bad, I tend to run-on when I get to telling a story.
I agree. The Duesenberg was an amazing automobile- only the rich could buy! Such beautifully designed and built. It would be fun to hang out with Jay and talk about cars and motorcycles.
My mother once asked me what I thought was the finest car ever made in America, because she'd seen an article written by Jay. This was in about 1999. I spent a few moments considering, and said; "The Duesenberg SJ with a straight 8". She said; "How on earth did you do that?"
I worked for the same car dealership as Jay. He worked at foreign motors in Boston and I worked in Natick Massachusetts. Great company and still operating
The engine design of the Duesenberg for the era is mind-boggling. Another good one, the Hall Scott 1091 ci 6 cylinder truck engine, also from back in that era, very advanced for its time.
Jay is an awesome guy with his knowledge and his life experiences he's phenomenal, plus he's funny too. I have the utmost respect for this man. The best late night talk show host along with Johnny Carson. Never let politics take over either one of their shows like what these clowns are doing now. Played a great part on the "Last Man Standing" show with Tim Allen. Another big car guy and collector. Then the other short run show that Jay had. Don't know why that didn't last. His knowledge of vehicles is awesome. God Bless You Jay. ❤️🙏❤️👍👍👍
I couldn’t understand which car Jay was referring to. If anyone could pick that out of what he said, let me know. I want to read up on that car. Jay is a true role model for many and one of the best in what he does. Good man.
Believe it or not, but I think the ‘95 C4 was one of the best. I buy a new car every 3-4 years and had all types from jeeps to jaguar XK8 to Porsche 911 to Mercedes GTS…and that corvette had it all. I think I spent around $35k msrp, looked great, fast, simple tech, and I literally never had one problem with it for 3 years. AND, I could drive it in the Michigan snow!…and I’m 6’3” and my long legs fit fine…haha
Watched a cool video the other day with Brian Johnson of AC DC fame. Another huge car enthusiast and all around cool guy.. Would be really cool to see Johnson visit on an episode of Jay Leno's garage. Just food for though Jay.
Jay is a national treasure and so deserving of his great collection. I'd love to learn from him and teach him a few things I know over a day in the garage.
You got a love, Jay, he’s the greatest. His knowledge of cars, his collection of cars, and that he drives all of his cars so that he’s experienced the difference in so many cars. I’ve always been a driver, kind of guy of my hot rods and whatever I have. My theory is what good is it if you can’t enjoy it, I love big horsepower to me it’s just fascinating😮😂😅
America and everyone and everything in it were works of art back then... Then the swinging 60s counter culture revolution came. Since then, we've been going downhill at a high rate of speed. With no sign of stopping or slowing down
Just rewatched Jay’s appearance on “Top Gear” from many years ago and it was a great interview. Granted half of the time was spent by Jeremy Clarkson reading a list of some of the numerous vehicles that Jay owned 😂
I'll never forget; Before the Tonight Show gig Jay showed up at the Honda shop I worked at in Van Nuys riding a Brough Superior of unknown vintage. A really cool, unpretentious guy who loved bikes and cars. Really cool.
There was a short-lived Duesenberg revival company that produced at least one example of a brand new Duesenberg, circa 1967. It was on display about that year at Glendale Shopping Center in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Jay has also said that the McClaren F1 is the greatest car of the 20th century. Other car aficionados and collectors have also said the F1 was the best. It's all subjective of course, but I would be happy to own either one!
@@axe2grind244 My best friend's mom when I was kid had a 1973 Pinto and took extremely good care of it. She drove it for over 30 years and swore by it. She ended up with more than a quarter of a million miles on it. Not my cup of tea, but her arguments were sound: Simple and inexpensive to work on, economical and practical. It was army green with light green interior. (Blech!)
I totally agree...they were also custom Everything there was virtually no option not available just insane and all made to buyers spec, but numerous buyers didn't get them when the crash happened.
ALL the old shows like the Tonite Show were ABSOULTY great and now we have guys like Stephen Colbert who dwells on destroying Mr. Trump on every show for the last 7 years......He has so much talent and he's wasting it on politics that doesn't belong on the late nite talk shows.....
@@normanwyatt8761 You Sir, are completely correct! It's an absolute shame. And the same goes EQUALLY for Jimmy Kimmel....ugh!! And the vast majority of all Hollywood.....it's disgusting.
J Leno one of the most respectable car guy known to the whole world. His collection and knowledge of the automobile will always have a place in every guys heart the passion that go's into seeing what makes a great car collection and a love for the hobby in every guys and girls garage. Thanks J Leno.
Before clicking on the video, from the title I thought he’d say McLaren F1; but when he said Duesenberg, I was like “oh, yeah, he’s right”. As a matter of fact, of all the cars Jay Leno has (and all cars, in general) those two stand out as absolute marvels.
Dusenbergs are cool, but the greatest car ever made is a 1963 Ferrari GT250. That's the most beautiful with tremendous power. And for American cars, the 1968 Mercury Cougar is the ideal Mustang.. so .. the best. :)
Jay is spot on… I have had the pleasure to ride in several Dusies and I will tell you they are simply magnificent. They are the best cars ever built. Ever!
@@RalphSampson... Well, he's studying engineering, not rhetoric. So a lengthy, hostile response is predictable. BTW, I'd rather have a (custom) three point safety belt in a steel-hulled old car that's be driving a plastic POS. I know which vehicle would win that argument.
@@bretthess6376 I'm with you. See my profile pic? It's a 1962 F100 Unibed, big back window....in the works but, drives. Also, 1953 F100....completed. Also, 1989 F350...completed. Nothing newer. I have a 2013 company truck I drive but, would rather just drive my own. Give me old school. New plastic cars are not long for outside of the junkyard.
Jay is great, but you're missing Jimmy Fallon, James Corden, etc. And many people loved Conan O'Brian better than Jay anyway. Letterman was the second best all time, first is Johnny Carson. And I'm young, and even I know that
I'm 68 years old. When I was young my parents had a saying about something that was really good. "It's a Doosey". It was in reference to the Dusenberg!
Doosey was meant as something bad not good. People would say things like "wait til you hear his story its a doosey". Meaning hes full of shit so get your boots on.
This guy is very personable and likeable in person. So it was easy to have him take over the Tonght Show. He does his research, and doesn't take cheap shots.
There was a deep green, white-walled Duesenberg J in "The Batsford Colour Book of Vintage Cars", about 50 years ago. One of the most beautiful things I've ever seen. Since I was a kid, it's been the "when I'm a rockstar, that's where my millions are going" car for me.
Still trying to figure this guy out. But using a line often used in MSM, what i can say is his understanding of mechanical maintenance concepts is quite respectable.
I like that a lot, but from what I read, the expression goes way way back. It may have been an alteration of the word "daisy"which at one time meant a first rate person or something extraordinary.
The best overall car is the one that does the most things well, reliably. The VW Golf R comes to mind. Performs extremely well. Allows you to pick up two friends at the airport. Safe, reliable, comfortable, fun to drive, more-than-acceptable fuel consumption. With over 35 million units sold, others clearly agree.
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In a world of money guys with cars, Jay's a car guy with money. Respect.
What a perfect observation. His knowledge of the subject is profound. Hope he finds a way to preserve what he’s learned so it can be passed on. Loved this comment. Respect
@@ronaldelliott4373 have to give it to him. The kind of knowledge he has takes a lot of time to retain, and a lot of energy to experience as one person. He put a lot of money and a great portion of his life into a passion for everybody else who might not be able to enjoy that kind of lifestyle, but have the same enthusiasm. He’s dedicated, guaranteed. “Some men just want to watch the world learn”
Very true statement, and Mr. Leno loves working on his own cars. Now that's rare.
I wish I was a Guitar Guy with money 🤣🎸
Well said.
Jays the kinda guy who’d be the grandpa with all the stories that he’d just tell without a prompt but you get sucked into them and can’t think of anything else. My grandpa is like that only he tells stories of the Air Force.
Enjoy and really make the most of your time with him. They tend to be gone way too soon.
@ don’t I know it. That why I’m so eager to stay with him whenever we’re in town. I live in Maryland and he lives in Arizona so you can see the difficulty. Love listening to those stories about him almost blowing himself up as a fuel worker in Alaska. It’s not often you have legitimate intelligent conversations in this day and age
Jay's the type of guy who you wanna sit in bar, have pub food and discuss every single car that's been built and not get bored with what he knows
Love that actually learns everything about his cars instead of just buying them to look at.
@@ThisWeekWithCars
Car guys hear hear !
I need to sell some Duesenberg parts.
well said.
Hell Yea! What bar in Burbank/LA?
Met Jay at the Windows 95 launch at Microsoft’s campus - he was the emcee for the huge event. I saw him walking around after the main presentation, and he was just exactly like you would hope - easy going, approachable, and as soon as I brought up vintage cars my Dad had owned, his eyes lit up! He’s a car guy that supports his habit with comedy ❤ He couldn’t have been nicer.
Chip Foose is my #1 talented,hands on Craftsmans I've been privileged to be around and so personable. Sounds like Jayis someone I need to meet at 72 hope I get the chance
That sounds like such a special experience. Meeting Jay Leno on the Microsoft campus after the windows 95 launch.
Jay is the coolest, best guy in showbiz. He is not one of the typical Hollyweirdos
.. ?!?Walking?!?.. 'He Wasn't Driving??'..
Jay was so human and nice. I ate lunch a few times near his garage, I remember how I asked him about a Stutz, and when he asked about one, he commented "I have one of those too." What a wonderful character, and man.
Jay Leno looks like he’s on the Shawshank redemption!
It’s those pants lmao.
He got in the habit of dressing that way so that he would look consistent regardless if taping the same video took two or three days
Hahahaha ,, oh man , I needed that
Canadian tuxedo
Hahahahahah fuk I laughed
The dude spins a Porsche Carrera GT in circles at 140 mph ... straightens the Carrera GT up and comes to a stop. .. Climbs out of the Porsche as if nothing happened... Yeah,, Jay Leno also drives.
Proof
Jamie, pull that video up with Jay Leno and a bear in a porsche
What?
@@esthetics4512 Pretty well know video.
@@johnnytopgun6414LOL!!! You’re awesome.
“Hello, my name is Jay and I’m a car addict.”
I've gone 17 minutes this week without thinking about cars.
Lol
😂😂😂
at least he hasn't fkd 1
yet
Can you imagine the wife this guy has,
to let him buy all, and any car he wants ...😂😂😂
Like a unicorn ....😂
Jay is a career standup comic who respects his craft so much that, even with all his success on The Tonight Show, he never thought about abandoning standup. Continued to tour regularly and, yes, we saw him live. Has stated repeatedly that he banked all his Tonight Show salary, choosing to live off doing standup and, later, his car collector biz. Even with all his entertainment talent, Jay is first and foremost one of the most knowledgeable car enthusiasts and historians anywhere.
I really enjoy how Jay always look a little shy when he’s got an audience in front of him. He doesn’t brag about his cars, doesn’t boast about anything, just a real honest to god car guy who will sit there and talk about anything under the sun car related and knows his stuff
I don't think it's shyness but more reluctance because Jay knows so much about all cars that he feels like Noone understands his level of information. So the question is, who would challenge his knowledge?
Love Jay Leno, he’s our new Evel Knievel!😅 met him one time on my bike. He was driving a vintage Bugatti couldn’t be nicer. He’s an amazing man and has an amazing soul, he just made my day by telling me that my bike looked really nice, that’s a big compliment coming from somebody that knows his automotive and motorized vehicles. Much respect.🙏❤
Jay Leno much respect! Love this story. I saw three Duesenbergs at a big car show. Shocked to see three of them. Amazing cars for their time. Like his dress code, very good similar to myself. Albert Einstein wore the same jackets and clothes. He said he didn't have to think about what to wear and think of more important things.
Jay loves cars, knows how to fix them, and took a huge pay cut to make sure his TV staff was taken care of.
There is one guy in the U.S. who's driven all the cool cars: Mr Jay Leno.
Doug Demuro
And I get to see him all the time around my city riding around in his cars, he always passes by my kids school waving at everybody lol
@@davidxu976 Doug has covered a lot of cars for sure, but Jay takes his viewers back through all the decades of the automobile. He even has a Stanley Steamer.. crazy!
OWNS ALL THE COOL CARS!
Mario Andretti
Jay showed one of his Duesenbergs, and it had a very rudimentary anti-lock braking system. A knob could set the brakes for dry, rain, snow, or ice. It wasn't until the 1980s and an on-board computer linked to a sensor, before a driver had brakes that could deal with various road conditions.
And also central lubrication system for all important bearings with all the tube system
Interesting
Its true the duesenberg is technically great and great to drive. But it has one of the worst prices ever, so it cannot be the best. I'd say the best is the model t, Austin 7, or a 2cv?
Making it routine for soccer moms everywhere to ride yer ass in a $85,000 fully loaded Escalade with ZERO situational awareness, or any driving skills whatsoever...
Actually the big three all offered anti lock brakes in the 1970 model year.
Duesenberg’s were absolute works of art, decades ahead of their time
That is what he isn't fax saying. He's not saying they're the best.
Still going strong and having fun with his knowledge and love of vehicles!! Keep up the great work Jay!! 💪👍
Ever since I saw Jay’s first comedy video.. I’ve been hooked. He’s definitely one of my favorite comedians ever. Thanks Jay for Making Life Fun!
JAY AT HIS BEST!!
IN HIS GARAGE,
IN FRONT OF AN CAMERA,
IN FRONT OF AN MICROPHONE,
IN FRONT OF AN HAPPY AUDIENCE!!
THANKS, JAY!!👍👍
My late Father met & talked at length to Jay at many car-show's over the year's, Pop always talked about what a regular guy Jay was. Mr Leno invited Dad's Corvette club to be audience guest's for one of his Tonight show taping's, Dad was so proud to go & be there at his car-guy friend's show. Thank you Jay, for making my car lovin Father that happy 💪☺️👉 YOU
He is and a very nice person he won’t talk about politics and won’t say anything bad about anyone.
@@ThisWeekWithCars Agreed, he is a class A+ human being in my book, just love the guy 💪
Great story. Bless your Dad.
@@alripley5335 Thank you! 🙏
I met Jay as a friend of mine was visit NYC from the UK. We were walking into Sarge's deli on Third Ave as Jay and his wife, Mavis, were walking out. Now this was long before he was nationally well known. He was making occasional appearances on Letterman, but still just a hard working comic (or as Dave used to introduce him, "the hardest working man on show business"). So I look up and there he is coming out the front door, and I greet him with, "Jay Leno!", and without missing a beat, he smiles and says, "Greetings fellow thespians!" I just about peed myself.
So he stops, introduces his wife, and starts talking about the food at Sarge's and what he and the wife had (mean time, his poor wife is standing off to the side, looking a little bored, as she probably goes through this with fans several times a day). After five or so minutes of truly warm back and forth, I shake his hand, and wish him well and have a good day.
So, my friend from the UK, says to me, "He seems like a good friend. Where do you know him from?" I told her this is the first I've ever met him, he's a stand up comic I've seen on TV a few times." She could not believe it. She said he was so warm and genuine, she thought it was someone I had a personal friendship with.
I think it is part of his nature. He's just a friendly man. I didn't get the sense he was just trying to make fans. He really just likes to shoot the breeze. He truly is down to earth. Not too many people could accumulate so much wealth, and become so famous without it affecting who you are and how you see the world. But he seems to have gone through the star making machine with a boatful of money and his humility and genuine kindness very much intact.
Then again, he could be a complete prick, who just pretends to be a good guy. But I really do doubt that.
every guys dream is to have a garage like Leno. This guy is a car guy
Jay Leno knows his stuff
He knows more about every car he owns (which is I think over one hundred) then I do a single car, even my own Toyota crown that I will never sell. It’s my “forever car” I love it so much. I most likely know more about building 1jz’s and making the drivetrain tough enough to handle 500hp, but he knows fun facts not nerd talk about a certain aspect of one car.
I watch all your videos on Jay Leno's garage you are the best ,and shows most info on cars . My top favourite car is that crem and red DOBLE steam car. In my opinion it's the most innovative car ever!!!
So true! The house hold cleche' 'it's a Duesey" originates from the Duesenberg automobile of that era! What's incredible is these 90 year museum relics were decades ahead of it's time and it's performance is still respectable even by today's standards!
Didn't know that.I remember Hazel the T.V.show saying it's a dusey .thanks for sharing
Thanks for that. I couldnt understand his pronunciation
Thank you for teaching me something.
I think cleche' is spelled cliche, but maybe there is more than one spelling.
go figure. the more you know
TIL
My dad (RIP) told me that he remembers kids buying used Dusenbergs to take to college since they could hold a lot of stuff and carry all your friends. Many of them were melted down in WW2 scrap drives even if they still ran. Reminds me of that stupid “cash for clunkers” program that destroyed so many nice old cars.
That program was so f’ing stupid. Hey let’s make used cars less accessible for people that need them. Made zero sense.
Yeah another bright idea 💡 from the Government Bureacrats.🤯👨🏾🤦🚗🚙⛽👎👎
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@@CK61380 Like your comment.
Being a car guy, thought that program was criminal.
It removed affordable transportation for people with limited income.
The same people in charge now have jacked up the price of gasoline by limiting supply. They want us to go out and buy electric cars at $50K, $60K, and up!
Cash for Clunkers was an Obamination on the automotive market. So many great cars wasted and replaced with crappy newer ones, for no good reason.
I always appreciate the knowledge Jay has, especially of the early automobiles. I'm sure hes already done it, but I'd love a historical doc series with Jay as the writer and narrator.
In the 1980’s, I worked as a chef at a 5 star restaurant called The Duisenberg. As part of the experience diners could walk through the owners car collection. The first car near the entrance was a Duisenberg.
Damn you're old as fck dude lol!
What is your sectet to longevity. It is amazing that you are still alive at 140+ years of age!!!!! Remarkable life you must have led.
@@dorothygale1104 oh yes. I recently learned how to type without a typo😀
@@BIGLOVE4TRUTH Lady - don’t get your girdle twisted. I know it was a typo. Duh. I was kidding….obviously with one who had no sense of humor. Sheesh.
@@dorothygale1104 I was being funny with my reply also.. You didn’t get me. And I am a man. Don’t be such a Karen with your response. Sheesh. Grow up. I fully understood your humor because I am obviously more witty then you will ever be, Karen.
Such a car 96 years ago makes you think that the automotive industry isn't moving that fast.Jay is a truly authentic and fascinating car guy! 🙏💪
Love , Jay Lenos Garage. And your awesome too Jay! Lots of love from Canada!
It's not just cars, motorcycles, steam engines, etc.. some of the first Farm-Tractors were powered by steam engines. They used 12ga. Shotgun shells to start the engine. My grandfather(on my mothers side) was at fair in his home state of Kansas. There were some antique tractors. It was the last day of the fair and we're starting to pack it up. The owner of the tractors had not arrived yet. The men there couldn't figure it out and my grandpa hollered "I'll give you a hand, if you like." "This is the first model I had when I put the mules out to pasture." They said yes, are you sure you know what your doing? He grinned(loading up his pipe, then lighting it and a couple of puffs.). You got your boiler lit? Yes. It had a screw-latch cap where the shell was inserted. The cap had a spring-loaded firing-pin built into the cap(I can't remember if it was a rope pull and let it go or kind of looked like the floor dimmer switch on the old cars to change the headlights but, it was spring loaded like your sisters old pogo-stick). There was the box w/ shells and boom! Pa-choo, pa-choo, pa-choo, tap.......... Where do you want it boys? He showed them how to operate the thing and to kill it when they were done. My bad, I tend to run-on when I get to telling a story.
Great story
Thanks for sharing it👍
I agree. The Duesenberg was an amazing automobile- only the rich could buy! Such beautifully designed and built. It would be fun to hang out with Jay and talk about cars and motorcycles.
Awesome interview! Love Mark Martin. Grew up rooting for him and he won the first race i attended (Fall Dover 1998). Mark Martin Archive is great!
My mother once asked me what I thought was the finest car ever made in America, because she'd seen an article written by Jay. This was in about 1999. I spent a few moments considering, and said; "The Duesenberg SJ with a straight 8". She said; "How on earth did you do that?"
I worked for the same car dealership as Jay. He worked at foreign motors in Boston and I worked in Natick Massachusetts. Great company and still operating
Jay's success and money have never changed him. He's humble, respectful, and down to earth!
Except for that whole sleazy thing about him stealing The Tonight Show.
The engine design of the Duesenberg for the era is mind-boggling. Another good one, the Hall Scott 1091 ci 6 cylinder truck engine, also from back in that era, very advanced for its time.
It was either a doozie or the F1. Glad I can follow this man. He's like my dad and grandfather mixed
Jay is an awesome guy with his knowledge and his life experiences he's phenomenal, plus he's funny too.
I have the utmost respect for this man.
The best late night talk show host along with Johnny Carson. Never let politics take over either one of their shows like what these clowns are doing now.
Played a great part on the "Last Man Standing" show with Tim Allen. Another big car guy and collector.
Then the other short run show that Jay had. Don't know why that didn't last. His knowledge of vehicles is awesome.
God Bless You Jay. ❤️🙏❤️👍👍👍
He’s seriously my hero. I love how he isn’t into Ferrari’s. He wants the car every single car guy can get. This man is a legend.
That’s because they’re overpriced overrated Junk.
@@boogitybear2283 haha yeah ok 👍
@@boogitybear2283keep driving your mustang 😂
@@JoeFiddle-ls5jhand keep riding your scooter 😂
@@jennifer-bf8qp electric bike 🤣
Jay, ever tried a Renault Twingo?
I couldn’t understand which car Jay was referring to. If anyone could pick that out of what he said, let me know. I want to read up on that car. Jay is a true role model for many and one of the best in what he does. Good man.
Nineteen twenty-eight Deucenberg.
I also had a hard time picking that up.
Believe it or not, but I think the ‘95 C4 was one of the best. I buy a new car every 3-4 years and had all types from jeeps to jaguar XK8 to Porsche 911 to Mercedes GTS…and that corvette had it all. I think I spent around $35k msrp, looked great, fast, simple tech, and I literally never had one problem with it for 3 years. AND, I could drive it in the Michigan snow!…and I’m 6’3” and my long legs fit fine…haha
100% correct! No other car within 40 years could even come close! Mechanical computer for maintenance tasks? Maybe 80 years is closer
Watched a cool video the other day with Brian Johnson of AC DC fame. Another huge car enthusiast and all around cool guy.. Would be really cool to see Johnson visit on an episode of Jay Leno's garage. Just food for though Jay.
Jay Leno is man light years more than his political party and those who like him as well. Not one comment on here. Congratulations folks, you did it.
Went to the Deusenberg Auburn Cord Museum (please forgive spelling) in middle School..... stunning machines
Jay is a national treasure and so deserving of his great collection. I'd love to learn from him and teach him a few things I know over a day in the garage.
I doubt you could "teach" Jay anything about any type of car...
You got a love, Jay, he’s the greatest. His knowledge of cars, his collection of cars, and that he drives all of his cars so that he’s experienced the difference in so many cars. I’ve always been a driver, kind of guy of my hot rods and whatever I have. My theory is what good is it if you can’t enjoy it, I love big horsepower to me it’s just fascinating😮😂😅
Some of his views are a bit biased.
The autos of the 1930s were works of art.
they still are
America and everyone and everything in it were works of art back then...
Then the swinging 60s counter culture revolution came. Since then, we've been going downhill at a high rate of speed. With no sign of stopping or slowing down
🎯💯😏😔@@charliebrown4799
Love the the cars of the 30s plus the clothes, music and accomplishments of that difficult Depression Era society.
@@charliebrown4799 just America? So the rest of us don't exist?
The Old Dusenberg factory is right down the road from my house. We get to see them every year at the ACD festival. They are beautiful cars.
Just rewatched Jay’s appearance on “Top Gear” from many years ago and it was a great interview. Granted half of the time was spent by Jeremy Clarkson reading a list of some of the numerous vehicles that Jay owned 😂
Jay Leno's Garage was my replacement for Top Gear! I bet him and James could talk for hours
This guys seems to really love cars, hopefully he gets to own a few cars one day.
Love Jay's car knowledge & appreciation.
I hope Jay and family are well. He's quite a car expert. Love his "Jay Leno's Garage" show.
Dear jay the first Hemi engine was a converted flat head ford in 1938 for commercial trucks
Well the idea of the Hemi we know today was popular in the 50s
I thought him talking about car was more entertaining than his talk show. Thats true passion of a real cae guy
He dumbed down his comedy for the masses on TV. His standup is better, and of course he isn’t dumbing down the car talk.
What is blinking in your shirt pocket?
Such a national treasure. Truly love and admire Jay!!
Lol
Jay knows his stuff…
Much respect… 🌹♥️🌹
Jay knows cars. I believe him one hundred percent when he says the Dusenberg is the best automobile ever.
I'll never forget; Before the Tonight Show gig Jay showed up at the Honda shop I worked at in Van Nuys riding a Brough Superior of unknown vintage. A really cool, unpretentious guy who loved bikes and cars. Really cool.
I love his interest and knowledge of cars. Interesting to listen and learn.
Jay is the best at everything he does . He knows more about cars and motorcycles then anyone and I mean anyone.👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😎
It would be a fascinating conversation with him about the automobile industry, history, etc.
There was a short-lived Duesenberg revival company that produced at least one example of a brand new Duesenberg, circa 1967. It was on display about that year at Glendale Shopping Center in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Jay has also said that the McClaren F1 is the greatest car of the 20th century. Other car aficionados and collectors have also said the F1 was the best. It's all subjective of course, but I would be happy to own either one!
Id say a 1999 Lexus LS would be the best car of the 20th century.
@@axe2grind244 My best friend's mom when I was kid had a 1973 Pinto and took extremely good care of it. She drove it for over 30 years and swore by it. She ended up with more than a quarter of a million miles on it. Not my cup of tea, but her arguments were sound: Simple and inexpensive to work on, economical and practical. It was army green with light green interior. (Blech!)
I totally agree...they were also custom Everything there was virtually no option not available just insane and all made to buyers spec, but numerous buyers didn't get them when the crash happened.
I wish Johnny and Jay were still doing the tonight show. Sigh..... Those were the peak year's for sure
Me too man!!
Johnny my very favorite!!👍😅
@@helenfine493 Yes definitely Johnny but definitely Jay too!! The show "ended" after Jay left. 😪😊
ALL the old shows like the Tonite Show were ABSOULTY great and now we have guys like Stephen Colbert who dwells on destroying Mr. Trump on every show for the last 7 years......He has so much talent and he's wasting it on politics that doesn't belong on the late nite talk shows.....
@@normanwyatt8761 You Sir, are completely correct! It's an absolute shame. And the same goes EQUALLY for Jimmy Kimmel....ugh!! And the vast majority of all Hollywood.....it's disgusting.
Thanks Jay have always valued your opinion
Great to hear Leno extolling Duesenbergs.
I wish Jay would do a car review show. He'd be a great host as always.
J Leno one of the most respectable car guy known to the whole world. His collection and knowledge of the automobile will always have a place in every guys heart the passion that go's into seeing what makes a great car collection and a love for the hobby in every guys and girls garage. Thanks J Leno.
Something i always thought was cool about the Duesenberg was the ashtray. It was hooked up to the engine vaccum and sucked your smoke and ashes away.
Even though I've never heard Jay say it, denim is the best!
Tennessee Tuxedos
Before clicking on the video, from the title I thought he’d say McLaren F1; but when he said Duesenberg, I was like “oh, yeah, he’s right”. As a matter of fact, of all the cars Jay Leno has (and all cars, in general) those two stand out as absolute marvels.
If Jay said it then it’s true. He is the big Kahoona when it come to cars. Would love to see his collection ! Thanks, Jay…..🚗
Dusenbergs are cool, but the greatest car ever made is a 1963 Ferrari GT250. That's the most beautiful with tremendous power. And for American cars, the 1968 Mercury Cougar is the ideal Mustang.. so .. the best. :)
Jay is probably one of the best experts on unique & rare cars in the world. His collection is amazing.👍
ABSOLUTELY ‼️ Jay you’re the best 💖.
Jay is spot on… I have had the pleasure to ride in several Dusies and I will tell you they are simply magnificent. They are the best cars ever built. Ever!
@Throw Away
I'm glad you decided not to respond.
@@RalphSampson... Well, he's studying engineering, not rhetoric. So a lengthy, hostile response is predictable.
BTW, I'd rather have a (custom) three point safety belt in a steel-hulled old car that's be driving a plastic POS.
I know which vehicle would win that argument.
@@bretthess6376
I'm with you. See my profile pic? It's a 1962 F100 Unibed, big back window....in the works but, drives.
Also, 1953 F100....completed.
Also, 1989 F350...completed.
Nothing newer. I have a 2013 company truck I drive but, would rather just drive my own.
Give me old school. New plastic cars are not long for outside of the junkyard.
@@RalphSampson... such an old school stud…”I drive a GD tractor to work…F everything else…Merica”!!! 🤣🤣🤣
@@RalphSampson... exactly 🤦🏼♀️
You have to respect probably the most enthusiastic car guy on the planet. He has every era of vehicle . I think 🤔
I'd love to hear his take on the best cars from each decade up to the 80s.
Why not up until today?
@@TheDennys21 I'm into classic cars. New cars are over-engineered & over-priced. Not to mention uglier than a bag of wet dog turds.
@@demetriuscooksey7147 haha ur right.
I ran into Jay on the sreet in LA after being at a taping of his show, he really is a down to earth, good guy.
Jay Leno is the King of late night hosts. When he retired my family quit watching late night. Godspeed & God Bless Jay & his family,we love you Jay.
Jay is great, but you're missing Jimmy Fallon, James Corden, etc. And many people loved Conan O'Brian better than Jay anyway. Letterman was the second best all time, first is Johnny Carson. And I'm young, and even I know that
@@guytansbariva2295 Don't blame Conan
@@nissimlevy3762 Who's blaming Conan? Don't be meshuga..
@@guytansbariva2295 Jay Leno said we shouldn't blame Conan
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@@nissimlevy3762 And I said to myself, no one is blaming Conan
What car did he say was best? He talked about era but did he mention a year and make?
Damn. Leno is a badass . Such a cool guy, just a sweetheart. And funny!
Can anyone share a link to the full version of this video?
Fun fact: The brothers Fred and August Duesenberg were German, so European.. 😏
I'm 68 years old. When I was young my parents had a saying about something that was really good. "It's a Doosey". It was in reference to the Dusenberg!
Doosey was meant as something bad not good. People would say things like "wait til you hear his story its a doosey". Meaning hes full of shit so get your boots on.
This guy is very personable and likeable in person. So it was easy to have him take over the Tonght Show. He does his research, and doesn't take cheap shots.
If any one man’s opinion on the best car counts, it would definitely be Jay Leon’s opinion. He’s got just about everything with wheels.
Love and admire this gentleman...a real automobile genius
I would absolutely love to meet him and see his car collection!!👍😄
Jay knows more about cars then anybody.
I got to go into the old Dusenberg museum in Auburn Indiana, where they used to make them private tour
Love jay ❤️ one of the last few real legends
There was a deep green, white-walled Duesenberg J in "The Batsford Colour Book of Vintage Cars", about 50 years ago. One of the most beautiful things I've ever seen. Since I was a kid, it's been the "when I'm a rockstar, that's where my millions are going" car for me.
I learned that back in the early 80s when I was a kid. Wonderful cars.
Still trying to figure this guy out. But using a line often used in MSM, what i can say is his understanding of mechanical maintenance concepts is quite respectable.
And that's why to this day if something is of the highest quality we say, it's a doozie.
I like that a lot, but from what I read, the expression goes way way back. It may have been an alteration of the word "daisy"which at one time meant a first rate person or something extraordinary.
The best overall car is the one that does the most things well, reliably. The VW Golf R comes to mind. Performs extremely well. Allows you to pick up two friends at the airport. Safe, reliable, comfortable, fun to drive, more-than-acceptable fuel consumption. With over 35 million units sold, others clearly agree.