What I love most about Jay Leno's Garage is it's basically a history lesson about cars from the beginning and goes so far in depth of information I always learn something from watching. Keep up the great work!
Jay is a great historian, not only of automotive, engines, motors, and machinery but also of celebrity personalities that he has interviewed over the years.
Andy Swift Great to see him on Jay's TV show about Keeping the these old pieces of art and history going for future generations to enjoy and learn from. I am very happy to say that he restored our fire company's 1921 American LaFrance, His craftsmanship and accuracy in his restorations is second to none. I have had the pleasure of assisting him on one of his trips to our house repair one of our emergency brake linkages. His vast knowledge of these magnificent machines is amazing.Thank you Andy
I think Andy needs his own show! His passion for these really shows through and I learned a ton about not only the fire engine but what it must have been like 110 years ago.
-1906 Vandervilt Cup Race & crashed into Lancia who was furious BUT had the presence of mind to take note that the guy who crashed into him (Christie) had come up with a pretty brilliant idea for the suspension to his vehicle and "borrowed" it from Christie. They are not useless facts Jay; they are pretty interesting and it shows how these geniuses inspired one another in the evolution of their vehicles.
As large as the Ball Bearings were on the engine and front wheels, they weren't as big as the "ball bearings that the firemen of those days had between their legs!
Great episode, got in Zaire Service in 1968 on a small volunteer department, had a 1926 Seagraves as our backup piece of equipment. Brings back fond memories! Thanx. Tom
When you talked about a rough ride it reminded me of working for a farmer during harvest. I was driving his IH dump truck hauling grain and when we went to the half section behind the feed lot I found out it had been harrow packed. The result is that it was like a half mile of Texas gate. I'm sure I did as many miles up and down as forward. Thanks for sharing this Jay.
I've seen two of these, one was fully intact and in working order and the other was almost entirely stripped for parts. I never knew much about them and this is very helpful. The sound of it running is beautiful
Barney Oldfield, Master Driver of the World & America's Legendary Speed King set the Indianapolis Speedway Lap record on May 28, 1916 at 102.623 MPH first to lap the Indianapolis Speedway over 100 MPH in his front wheel drive Christie Racer. This Christie Racer was scrapped during the war and hopefully will be resurrected soon. Thanks Jay for Keeping American Automotive History Alive!
J. Walter Christie was my great, great uncle. My grandfather, Carlton Walter Chrisite, his nephew, was always interested in racing, as was his son, Walter Christie, Jr. It's so interesting to see some of my history like this video. Very enjoyable!!! I wish I knew him!
Jay, thanks for saving historic items like these. Every time I see a video of yours on some restoration and preservation I am happy. Keep up the fight to save these treasures.
Thanks Jay, I like the variety in your videos and there's something very special about these old fire engines. Nice one. In their day these could have been life savers, makes me think
GREAT video.... I enjoy driving around the northern suburbs of Atlanta GA in the former KNOXVILLE ENGINE No.9 that Andy Swift and company restored. The ALF was the first motorized apparatus KFD Company 9 had and replaced a steamer and the horses where the Christie as shown above was designed to get a few more years out of a steamer. Mine was one of an order of four 1917 American LaFrance Type 12 Triple Combination pumpers delivered to the Knoxville, TN Fire Dept delivered 31 October 1917.
Andy Swift is one of the leading antique fire engine restorers in the US. His work can be found all over the country, including Alaska, in private collections, fire departments and museums. His work ethic, historical accuracy, beautiful craft work and fair prices have placed him at the top of his class in the restoration world. Pre 1940's fire engines are works of mechanical and visual art. If you liked this video, do yourself a favor and get to know these gorgeous antique vehicles better.
I was half expecting to see it throw a rod after watching the restoration blog on it. Fascinating machine, great that Jay and those like him are keeping these machines alive. maybe one day one of the cars will be a barn find and Jay can get a hold of it. Unless it is known that none of therm have actually survived.
Beautiful piece of technology and Im glad jay made a comment about the knowledge of keeping these things running is going away. Bet they didnt know but that was the earliest form of Spinners made and I like how the spokes on the back look like there going opposite. Nice.
What I love most about Jay Leno's Garage is it's basically a history lesson about cars from the beginning and goes so far in depth of information I always learn something from watching. Keep up the great work!
Jay is a great historian, not only of automotive, engines, motors, and machinery but also of celebrity personalities that he has interviewed over the years.
The truck is a work of art. I love that you feature such a wide variety of vehicles, I learn something new with every episode.
Beautiful piece. As a retired Firefighter, I appreciate the history. Great job!
Beautiful engineering, thank you Jay & the guys that restored and maintain her.
My grandmother who was born in 1913 (Still alive) is a year older then this, that's so amazing.
DaltonThomas Is she still alive?
@@maureno067If she was she would be 107 But it's possible.
@@peacemaker2077 6 years ago was 2014 so there are 101 years between 2014 and 1913. Think about it
@@ВикторПетров-я1в I was talking about from the time I posted this comment.
@@peacemaker2077 Oh, you answered that man up there, all right
Andy Swift Great to see him on Jay's TV show about Keeping the these old pieces of art and history going for future generations to enjoy and learn from. I am very happy to say that he restored our fire company's 1921 American LaFrance, His craftsmanship and accuracy in his restorations is second to none. I have had the pleasure of assisting him on one of his trips to our house repair one of our emergency brake linkages. His vast knowledge of these magnificent machines is amazing.Thank you Andy
Now that is what I call beautiful engineering
Agreed
God Bless Jay Leno for sharing history with the World
I think Andy needs his own show! His passion for these really shows through and I learned a ton about not only the fire engine but what it must have been like 110 years ago.
On any given day Leno's neighbors must be like wtf! lol
It's right against an airport runway though, so the noise probably doesn't bother them.
That looks awesome. Imagine riding that along a road to a fire in the 1910's, bell ringing and people watching...
-1906 Vandervilt Cup Race & crashed into Lancia who was furious BUT had the presence of mind to take note that the guy who crashed into him (Christie) had come up with a pretty brilliant idea for the suspension to his vehicle and "borrowed" it from Christie. They are not useless facts Jay; they are pretty interesting and it shows how these geniuses inspired one another in the evolution of their vehicles.
It's a great memory of our ancestors, many firefighters did not have the right tools to fight a fire, but the cars were very striking and innovative.
As large as the Ball Bearings were on the engine and front wheels, they weren't as big as the "ball bearings that the firemen of those days had between their legs!
Let's take it up on the freeway see how she cruises.
No! Let's do a burnout first!
deftone4u lol
Nows the time to do it!
Love to see Jays toys
At 66,I have been fascinated with the Christie race cars since I had first seen them as a youth 🏆🏆🏆
There was one at Edaville Rail road in Massachusetts I used to play on back in the sixties.
Jay Leno sure knows how to have fun with all this beautiful old car's and steam car's I never new about this is history of old American automobile.
It's a real shame that none of his cars still survive. They look like some extremely interesting pieces of mechanical engineering.
Jay, you make me laugh ! Only you, bring us these beauties. I am happy that you do clearly enjoy your toys. thank you very much.
Great episode, got in Zaire Service in 1968 on a small volunteer department, had a 1926 Seagraves as our backup piece of equipment. Brings back fond memories! Thanx. Tom
What an incredible Fire Truck. First time I have seen one drive, beautiful.
Thank you J. for all your contributions to and involvement with our mechanical world.
That Is The Cooliest Fire Truck Ever Amazing Job On Restoring It Jay
When you talked about a rough ride it reminded me of working for a farmer during harvest. I was driving his IH dump truck hauling grain and when we went to the half section behind the feed lot I found out it had been harrow packed. The result is that it was like a half mile of Texas gate. I'm sure I did as many miles up and down as forward.
Thanks for sharing this Jay.
The original Honda Civic! Front wheel drive, transverse 4!
Mrdrcaptaintroy facepalm. But I did learn this is the first use of fwd and transverse mounted engine. That's so cool.
I've seen two of these, one was fully intact and in working order and the other was almost entirely stripped for parts. I never knew much about them and this is very helpful. The sound of it running is beautiful
Hey Jay, It's so cool that you are helping to keep to life this great part of the North American experience - cars. Thanks so much!
Just amazing to see people maintaining and preserving a great part of America,s heritage.
Barney Oldfield, Master Driver of the World & America's Legendary Speed King set the Indianapolis Speedway Lap record on May 28, 1916 at 102.623 MPH first to lap the Indianapolis Speedway over 100 MPH in his front wheel drive Christie Racer. This Christie Racer was scrapped during the war and hopefully will be resurrected soon. Thanks Jay for Keeping American Automotive History Alive!
Very COOL indeed. I think the engines future, is what brings it all together. Good job !
No way! Now I've seen it all. This is just amazing!! Thank you, Jay
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You NEVER cease to amaze me!!
J. Walter Christie was my great, great uncle. My grandfather, Carlton Walter Chrisite, his nephew, was always interested in racing, as was his son, Walter Christie, Jr. It's so interesting to see some of my history like this video. Very enjoyable!!! I wish I knew him!
Jay Leno is so smart about anything that has to is with cars.
so beautiful...almost elegant yet robust.
Sì...e bisogna sempre pensare a quali altri veicoli vi erano in quel periodo...questa era una macchina molto interessante, tecnicamente...
Andy Swift was on my town's fire department around 30-ish years ago. Everyone I've talked to since he's a great guy, and seeing this is beyond cool.
Those stains on George's shirt. The guy is a classic.
NO QUESTION ABOUT IT. Jay Leno is certifiably insane...but you gotta love him!
What an amazing car. Thank you for keeping yet another beautiful peace of history on the road!
There is no doubt Jay Leno is living one fantasy life. Good for you Jay! That thing is unbelieveable.
10:34 he makes the whistle sound with his mouth😂
He did it again at 12:44
AWESOME!!!
As a former FF/EMT I would loveeeee to have one!
Enjoy it Jay-
I love seeing these old pieces of history.
Jay, thanks for saving historic items like these. Every time I see a video of yours on some restoration and preservation I am happy. Keep up the fight to save these treasures.
+Corey Langeslay absolutely his cultural work cannot be paid. I did not know anything about that guy. No wonder I am from Wolfsburg, Germany
Love it. I ant one for my daily commute!
Thanks for sharing that with us Jay!
I grew up 2 blocks from the original American LaFrance factory in Elmira, NY.
Was glad they name-dropped on the pumper/boiler
Thanks Jay, I like the variety in your videos and there's something very special about these old fire engines. Nice one. In their day these could have been life savers, makes me think
Awesome to see the old Christie in action
Nice of you to get it running for the fire department.
Awesome to see such a nice vintage truck running again.
Thanks for helping preserve heritage!
What a Beautifully Restored Steamer!
GREAT video.... I enjoy driving around the northern suburbs of Atlanta GA in the former KNOXVILLE ENGINE No.9 that Andy Swift and company restored. The ALF was the first motorized apparatus KFD Company 9 had and replaced a steamer and the horses where the Christie as shown above was designed to get a few more years out of a steamer. Mine was one of an order of four 1917 American LaFrance Type 12 Triple Combination pumpers delivered to the Knoxville, TN Fire Dept delivered 31 October 1917.
Man that old school fire truck is so cool and yet it's still running today.
Very cool. It was nice of you to get this piece of history running again.
Let's take it on the freeway and see how she goes. LOL
What a wonderful machine ! Thanx Jay
How super cool a piece of engineering!
That was really cool! Thank you for sharing that history with us.
Always a great piece of history and art from u jay... thank you!
Very cool. Glad to see it running.
Christie was ahead of his time
Jay is just too cool............Thanks for posting.
That dude is one hell of a whistleblower :P
thanks for the ride and the information. Looking forward to next week.
What a wonderful machine.
That guy his brother is a nut! Our guy has a Volvo truck shirt! This episode is awesomeness
One of the coolest cars i've ever seen
I love the whistle on that, sounds so cool
You always show some of the coolest oddities
I'll bet Jay has more seat time than any other driver, in terms of vehicle types and models driven. Great video.
watching Jay's mechanic struggle to hand-start the engine while jay and the other guy are giving him a hard time is fucking hilarious
Yes, I was thinking the same, Jay, Andy and George Swift = The Three Stooges.
Gorgeous fire engine 🚒
Andy Swift is one of the leading antique fire engine restorers in the US. His work can be found all over the country, including Alaska, in private collections, fire departments and museums. His work ethic, historical accuracy, beautiful craft work and fair prices have placed him at the top of his class in the restoration world. Pre 1940's fire engines are works of mechanical and visual art. If you liked this video, do yourself a favor and get to know these gorgeous antique vehicles better.
Lmao the way the fire dept were like "Ight, get her running and we'll give you a T shirt" and Jay is like "....damn it, I'll do it"
great video. great collection. open the friggin garage to the public!!!!!!!
Amazing jay you are an amazing entrepanuer and philanthropist.
that's got to one of the best videos yet. the brothers are crazy😂
Oh those vintage American LaFrance gauges!
Jay, you have the coolest toys !
How sad does one have to be to dislike a Jay Leno's Garage video?
This is great , a total learning experience !
Extremely cool and well done guys!
Fantastic!!!!! Thank you.....
in that thing you look more likely to start a fire then to put one out
smartass XD
That's what I was thinking XD
***** *,
+TruewoC And you didn't watch the video. They're literally saying that it would shoot embers out the top when driving. Sounds pretty dangerous to me.
***** but the engine is run by fire that boils water |:|
Man, it would be an honor to work in this garage.
Love your show,keep it up!!
Wow that thing is awesome
Absolutely fantastic!
Fascinating.
That is a most fantastical motor carriage sir
Thanks jay for all the fun stuff
This channel is the best! Right up there with Big Muscle!
I saw you driving it the other day down Sherman way near north Hollywood really blew my mind
There's one a lot like this one at the owls head transportation museum in Maine. Beautiful piece of machinery.
I was half expecting to see it throw a rod after watching the restoration blog on it. Fascinating machine, great that Jay and those like him are keeping these machines alive. maybe one day one of the cars will be a barn find and Jay can get a hold of it. Unless it is known that none of therm have actually survived.
That happened to one of these that Jay worked on, though unsure which one...
This is so cool...:)
Beautiful piece of technology and Im glad jay made a comment about the knowledge of keeping these things running is going away. Bet they didnt know but that was the earliest form of Spinners made and I like how the spokes on the back look like there going opposite. Nice.
Awesome piece of history!
thanks for showing some of this t head motor, very cool