1906 Stanley Steamer Vanderbilt Cup Racer - Jay Leno's Garage

[@crankman68]

Thank you so much Jay, I'm the grandson of the late Carl Stanley Amsley, I must have taken hundreds of rides in steam cars and even worked in my grandfathers shop for a summer, when I heard the howl of that burner lighting it took we right back to my childhood. I can still remember the incredible combination of brasso, naptha, and steam cylinder oil to make that remarkable steamer smell. Thanks again Jay!

[@jedimasterjoe5386]

if you a real grandson then whos a big name famliy during his time in kingfiled

[@Satamax]

Any way i could have the blueprints of a Stanley steamer? I'm madly in love with this machine. This thing makes me smile every time.

[@CannibalSoggoth]

If Jay said it, I probably didn't listen, but why does it howl like that?

[@benson4u215]

@@CannibalSoggoth surface area increases as the pressure is used so It howls when its filling

[@ScottishRebel]

@TheBigHase why does he have to prove it he isnt asking for anything and is simply thanking jay lenno for letting him hear the sound again most people who do th whole i am or my dad works are trying to one up people he aint doing that what benifit would that do him

[@Alorand]

Love that flaming coffin on wheels aesthetic.

[@justmechanicthings]

it's like a harrowing premonition!

[@stuchly1]

i mean... you're not wrong XD

[@audreybrownbridge9558]

Alorand Qqqq

[@audreybrownbridge9558]

Alorand cc

[@bretnickerson8555]

Thanks for the laugh🤣

[@AkshatAjeya]

The thing I like about Jay is that he doesn't treat these machines as boring museum displays. He admires them, maintain them and most importantly DRIVES them

[@mmmodafoca]

We're condition these days to hate on rich folks, for various reasons, but honestly i enjoy folks like Jay. He is such a vehicle enthusiast that i admire how much he spends on cars, and the fact that he drives them and does his own maintenance on them.. AND that he does whole video segments on the mechanics and the rich stories behind the vehicles.. YES please jay keep buying these cars and be the historian teacher we all need in our lives.

[@johnypitman2368]

There is a lot to like about Jay. Truly a cultural icon in my adult life. The most important thing about Jay is he is not a snob!!! I guess Jay has had two serious accidents recently and wish him a fast recovery. I understand the network dumped him. Sucks there is not alot out there to watch worth a crud as it is. Jay is a winner "he will be back"

[@KahurangiSteez]

@@mmmodafoca We aren't conditioned to do anything. Billionaires are social vampires stealing capital from the economy. They're the reason you're getting so much inflation. Where is all the extra money going that's driving this inflation? It isn't helping you. All that money is going into people like Jays pockets, so while he gets to play with all these fancy cars, you get to watch your mortgage and food bills skyrocket. But at least you get to drool from a distance on youtube at all these rich mans toys.

[@nonegone7170]

@@mmmodafoca I'm sure quite a lot of the ultra-rich can be pleasant people, i don't see how that has any bearing on that subject though?

[@kenhanson4015]

I don't know of anywhere else you can sit in a comfortable chair and have someone explain every aspect of a Stanley Steamer, and then go for a ride without losing the hair on your arm. Thanks Jay, you're one of a kind, please live forever.

[@merlinbrubaker1163]

I'm not much of a car enthusiast, but Jay's program is fascinating. I'm happy that someone is preserving these pieces of our history.

[@mmmodafoca]

Same here, but what's beautiful about jay's garage is that he is so enthusiastic about ever vehicle he owns. and he is a historian, as well as a someone who is soo passionate about showing off and teaching folks like us the rich history behind the metal masterpieces.

[@georgecostanza2695]

"When you're made of wood, and you're on fire, going 65mph is fascinating!" I think the appeal of Stanley steamers can not be summed up any more succinctly than that!

[@ianruck4497]

French cruise boat

[@samhaokip9126]

It doesn't get any better than Jay Leno Garage for a car enthusiast.

[@quintili1]

Jon Samuel Absolutely.

[@RalphReagan]

indeed

[@beaglemanzzz]

+Jon Samuel I dunno, Roadkill makes a good show too.

[@kadenwatt2033]

beaglemanzzz yes.

[@nancyhobson9710]

Couldn't just spend weeks in there looking at all the unusual vehicles?

[@Greengulchleaves]

This is why I love Jay. He doesn't just keep his trophies as Garage decorations. He actually drives them, because that's what they were made for

[@worngimimajosplaynholmes6907]

Works on em too

[@BlackangelKatakuri]

He also took part in designing a car once too.

[@kelharper7971]

That's what they were made for before they were irreplaceable historic artifacts, Then they were just cars. Now they are historical treasures. I am sure Jay takes good care of his cars, but just because they are cars doesn't mean they are only useful as transportation, and some cars are so rare and valuable it's probably best not to go driving around. Once an object is that unique, it's "purpose" is existing. If you want to go and blast around an joyride, get a Miata.

[@86Hilux22R]

@@kelharper7971 that is probably the single most ridiculous thing I've ever read. You've essentially just compared this car to a miata. If you have the capability to maintain a Stanley steamer, or whatever the hell else you want to drive, no matter the rarity, I say go for it. Use the object for what it was designed for.

[@manifesto2000]

If it weren't for you, Jay, I don't have any idea how people of this century would be able to get a grasp of how these steam vehicles worked. I'm very glad that you upgrade these vehicles for safety. Makes a lot of sense.

[@thomashambly3718]

25:18 imagine being in that car on the crossroad and hearing a train horn, then suddenly this thing shoots past billowing steam out the back

[@Marcy53Volkswagen]

yeah. it would be funny XD

[@TheSudrianTerrier653]

Sounded More like a Steam Boat, Like a Tug

[@Ravaxr]

That is an amazing car. Brilliant boiler design, too. Hilarious how it makes you look like a mad scientist after driving it for a bit. 26:40

[@wannabeetiger]

Wind in your hair will do that lol

[@cebruthius]

The goggles, they do nothing!

[@MildMisanthropeMaybeMassive]

Great Scott!

[@RaposaCadela]

Nowadays you kinda have to be one to drive one of those!

[@falconpowerful2362]

Great episode. Because they're direct drive, you can do the same speed going backwards as you can going forwards... 127mph in reverse...Got Nuts?

[@ryfodrea]

i didnt even think about that. thats insane!!!

[@cybertree]

That's just epic, I'd LOVE to make a modern car with one direct drive. *THAT'S THE EQUIVALENT OF STARTING IN 3RD GEAR!*

[@justmechanicthings]

Thats gotta be a new record to set, fastest production car reverse gear.

[@DeathBringer769]

He had a customized Model T in recently that had 6 gears IN REVERSE... meaning you can shift 5 or 6 times... IN REVERSE, lol.

[@BCaldwell]

Deathbrewer Aren't differentials amazing!?

[@BigThree4Ever]

127 mph land speed record in 1906 from a 2-cylinder - kickass!

[@valeriyreiter4199]

4-cylinder)) Stanley Rocket has double 2-cylinder. One for left wheel and one for right wheel))) About 40 horsepower... And another gear ratio. And still 2 throttles for each engine :D

[@BigThree4Ever]

Feuerkrieg NordMeer That's actually really cool. I thought the Stanley that set that record was a 2 cylinder like all other Stanley's. But 127 mph is extremely impressive for technology that was first patented and has been used continuously since 1781. I'd like to see steam cars make a return to replace internal combustion and EV's. Thanks for that tidbit of information.

[@fizzguts]

Feuerkrieg NordMeer Nope There was a Steam race car in the 1900 with twin engines but it wasn't from the Stanley factory. The 1906 and 1907 Stanley record breakers were twin cylinder very similar to the Factory 30 hp big Stanley engine

[@valeriyreiter4199]

fizzguts Maybe, the 1907 has a four cylinders? I read somewhere, that it has two throttles

[@fizzguts]

Feuerkrieg NordMeer Two entirely separate efforts. Louis Ross built a private venture streamlined twin engined (two 20hp stanley engines) racer which ended up being called the Wooglebug in 1904 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ross_(steam_automobile) The Stanleys built a single engined racer in 1906 with the engine mounted behind the axle (air cooled VW style) which ended up being referred to as the Rocket. It ran a single 30hp engine. The hp figures are just factory names they produced much more power than that. The Rocket was raced again in 1907 when it crashed. The rocket was straight sided and the body was wooden (a conoe maker built it) The ross racer had a much more curved body in metal. The steering on the Rocket was by two levers one either side of the drivers seat. I have an accurate model of this car and a copy of the engine blue print.

[@keithfoust8019]

This takes me back my childhood love of steam trains and steamships. I was giddy hearing the pistons chug & steam whistle blow as he drove down the road. The best episode, by far.

[@Lorneland62]

Gotta love Jay, basically hot rodding a Stanley steamer. Hilarious and awesome.

[@Dedfaction]

When he pulled off from the light and gave the whistle a blow....couldn't help smiling from ear to ear :D

[@RickTBL]

I've seen Jay drive this car, and several others, early on a Sunday afternoon, on Hollywood Way, in Burbank.

[@fastacker2]

I think Jay might actually be Batman. Ever notice that you never see them both together?

[@savagesock3598]

fastacker2 never seen either one tbh

[@Kaizzer]

Jay drove an actual Bat-Mobile!

[@Hobbiekip]

@@Kaizzer a link would be epic

[@stephenconway2468]

Interesting the engine design, they really knew how to work every angle. Great to see older designs and ingenuity is not lost. I read recently about how the Swedish are using Sterling engines to get efficiency in their diesel subs. So older tech should never be lost as it can be useful again.

[@notxarb21]

I've watched this episode several times, and it never gets old... so fascinating to watch what today is basically forgotten technology and see how awesome it can be in the right hands! Thanks so much for sharing what you have, and what you do, Jay! Because what good is having a magnificent collection if you can't share it?

[@pilotdon50]

Thank you Jay for not only preserving history but also using and enabling us to see these contraptions operate.

[@Traetuus]

I freakin love this guy. so knowledgeable and fun. good stuff Mr.Jay.

[@Thunderdog73]

“When you’re made of wood and on fire going 60 miles an hour, it’s fascinating.” -Lenoism #6,328

[@linksmith1057]

So we have 400 degree steam under high pressure, a wooden chassis, a fuel tank just made out of sheet metal, and acetylene lights... This thing is both awesome and terrifying. If you crash it, you have three different bombs of two different kinds along with a cloud of super heated steam.

[@is1this2a3thing4]

Back when people weren't snowflakes 🤣

[@dirtpounder]

It's like my grandpa said in his minivan with more sunlight than body on the highway at 75: if you die it isn't your problem anymore, if you survive it was fine anyway so why worry.

[@picax8398]

@@is1this2a3thing4 boomer take

[@is1this2a3thing4]

@@picax8398 snowflake spotted coping.

[@longboardfella5306]

@@is1this2a3thing4yep. And died in droves. Check the mortality rates then and now. But cool machine anyway

[@Slaphappy1975]

Some episodes of Jay Leno's Garage are so special not only from a car enthusiast perspective but also from a historical perspective. Once everything is fully electronic and AI-assisted this footage will be even more treasured in 100 years, a machine that doesn't (originally) use any electricity at all.

[@1987VCRProductions]

18:21 "Who hath awakened my slumber?"

[@philipcooper8297]

Not now, Jewbacca.

[@HerbieTheVolkswagen]

This has to be one of my favorite eps

[@BaddaBigBoom]

@@philipcooper8297 Chewbacca Cohen? :-)

[@theaberrantdon]

@@BaddaBigBoom uncyclopedia.wikia.com/wiki/Chewbacca

[@trainfan-ks5hk]

Naughty internet person “You dare awaken me you shall face the wrath of my backfire”

[@dashobie]

Just imagine that racing in 1906 WOW.

[@vector6977]

Jay needs a full sized steam locomotive.

[@Closeoutracer]

+vector6977 Yes !

[@andreasfreimut2674]

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[@Black1001able]

+vector6977 to complete the collection

[@Veezyjung]

He already has one. The 1906 Advance Steam Traction Engine. That's basically a a locomotive, even looks like one.

[@crimsonixi]

it doesn't look like a steam locomotive in my opinion.

[@scottkew6278]

Jay you are a TREASURE! You are not just a collector but you demonstrate by using these cars. You are a working rolling living piece of American history! By using them you preserve the know how of HOW these cars were made. F A N T A S T I C !!!

[@johnnunn8688]

I live in a Gloucestershire village called Bourton On The Water and we have a motor museum. Every August bank holiday, a pair of Stanleys turn up. Great to see them sat there, hissing away.

[@aleramone23]

"There is a guy named Don Bordon and he makes boilers for Stanley steamers".... Wow, that guy must be working 24/7 to satisfy their clients. :P

[@22rascal44]

You'd be surprised! There are several hundred Stanleys still cruising america.

[@kelharper7971]

There are quite a few Stanley Steamers still in use, boilers need to be re-built every so many hours of use, and they are complex and time consuming to make. I am sure that Don Bordon manages to get a full work schedule building Stanley Steamer boilers, and makes a decent living off of it. If if ever ran out of Stanleys (unlikely), there are all kinds of other steam cars in use still, steam engines, traction engines, locomotives. Boilermaker is a good job, particularly a specialty area like this.

[@rpdigital17]

Amazing how much Jay Leno knows about engines!

[@makismakiavelis5718]

1:37 2007 - 2012 Same shirt, jeans, belt and shoes combo. Poor jay spends so much of his fortune on cars that he can't afford new clothes! I hope he keeps doing that because I love this show. Lol

[@janinedunkel7605]

So odd....sitting watching video on demand on a smart tv, while Jay is driving a 1906 vehicle....but loving every second!

[@ИбрагимИсламов555]

Oh my God!!! I just love it!!! Still watching this in 2023. Its fabulous.

[@normcard740]

I hope You live at least 20 more years, Jay!

[@LILLJE]

8:15 >"The next baffle will be the one. Number 5, guaranteed!" >Final Design, Version: 26 lol

[@stephenarling1667]

It's a pity the 26th version wasn't shown.

[@SpaceShipDeathstar]

True dedication

[@fabriquenacionaleofpain6359]

People who think modern European cars are overly complicated need to watch this video! What a ritual to get it going! Love the video and the car

[@thingsbeensaidanddone.2378]

I take care of 13 museums and one of them is the automobile museum in Brussels as federal official. Mainly the infrastructure because the building is federal property. I can assure you they don't do reverse engineering on steam cars there! Doing this in US with no federal funding as part of private collection has stunned me. You have a great thing going on witch is inspiring people all over the world. Restoring almost lost knowledge and sharing it. The word conservateur is used in French for a man that does this . It just reflects the spirit of the man he is.

[@derekkelley7490]

This is by far the best show Jay Leno ever hosted. Fantastic episode!!!!

[@greg1268]

One of my favorite Leno videos! It does sound strange when getting it ready. Thanks Jay! This video is probably the only time I'll ever "see" one of these in action. Fascinating, truly fascinating.

[@Bill28120]

imagine the highway full of these things blowing the horns 24/7.

[@stephenarling1667]

Imagine the highway full of horses, and the cleanup crew needed.

[@MrGaryGG48]

@@stephenarling1667 Oh, that's funny!! ...and they said gas-engined cars scared the horses. The guy driving the buggy peacefully down the lane must have gotten one hell of a ride when that jerk driving the Steamer cut loose with the whistle!!

[@pootismaster2574]

@@MrGaryGG48 sneaks up behind horse and blows whistle The news the next day, horse breaks sound barrier

[@daveweber1331]

Came and hunted up this particular video, and watched it to remember just how dangerous the old animal is! I have no idea if Jay looks at these comments or not, but if so: Thanks, Jay, for all these great videos we can come here and watch for free... I'm sorry to hear that this old Stanley managed to "take a bite outta ya", as it were. I hope you're restored to full health as soon as possible. And may you and your team figure out a way to start and operate that thing with less hazard to someone's health! Happy Thanksgiving to you & yours.

[@gregoryroscow5846]

Jay Leno's car videos are the best. He knows a lot but isn't big-headed and always makes sure the focus is on the cars.

[@chuzedaredbluepill8679]

Jay is an amazing teacher. His love for the craft of machines is almost without equal, almost! - This is a true gem.

[@naguoning]

"when your made of wood and on fire, going 65 miles an hour"... this is the best car quote I have heard in a long time.

[@MrTruth111]

much better than the blues brothers car quote:)

[@RossRossiter]

I bet Jay's like a kid on xmas day EVERY SINGLE DAY OF HIS LIFE. Leaps out of bed in the morning, whacks on the double denim ensemble, scoffs down some cherios, chooses a vehicle and he's off to Burbank

[@ipissed]

+Ross Rossiter I bet he's been suicidal after his show got canked.

[@badad0166]

+ipissed I couldn't wait for Darrell Waltrip to stop driving and get in the booth and I couldn't wait for Jay to retire because I knew he'd do something like this. I'll bet he's fine.

[@jonanderson5137]

ipissed Sure bud.

[@wurlitzer895]

What an incredible vehicle. Lovely sound - and WOW - that steam whistle! Amazing!!

[@mikehume5718]

Jay is the ultimate car guy's car guy. His "hands on" explanations are excellent. I thought I knew a lot about cars, but learn something new on every blog.

[@patrickchubey3127]

Never in my life would have seen this if I hadn't tuned in. Thank you for showing us this car, it was absolutely fascinating.

[@desertblbuesman]

Jays parting joke, "Virtually maintenance free" -- That's Beautiful!

[@outskirtscustoms]

For 1906 that thing hauls balls! Looks like mad fun too!

[@MrGaryGG48]

Yeah, everybody wanted to go for a ride... once, especially on rutted dirt roads. That must have been quite a handful, trying to keep it on between the trees!!

[@MartinWillett]

That suspension system might be in next year's Corvette.

[@ubbgn]

What are u talking about, 'merican cars have the latest in technology! lulz

[@murlocblue]

5 years later, still not as advanced :)

[@benson4u215]

@@murlocblue electromagnetically controlled sway bars, hows that low tech?

[@murlocblue]

@@benson4u215 Electromagnetic suspension has been a thing for 30 years... American cars are always waaaaaay late on the tech trend. Sorry, but its the truth. Cadillac and Tesla are the only ones breaking the mould.

[@chriswaldrup9855]

In a World driven by Vanity, narcissism, ego, and Greed. It always brings my Soul back from the brink to see Men like Jay who havn't let success shield him from the common burdens of Man. Just a down to Earth spirit shining just that little bit of extra light in a world seemingly obsessed with darkness.

[@R6FTW59]

Doesn't get any better than this. These episodes teach us so much Jay. Thank you.

[@andrewlm5677]

Imagine needing to run a quick errand if this is your ride. 5 min drive to the supermarket preceded by 30 min to get the car running. Amazing machine though

[@christopherd2100]

In those cases I'd recommend traveling on foot. You'd use this if you need to cover longer commutes often enough to warrant the warm up time.

[@cl7510]

That’s when you trade your Stanley in for a Doble.

[@Minecraftian2345432]

I think the boiler would still be hot, so you wouldn't need to wait as long to build up pressure.

[@Tantalis77]

ride horse to market

[@badstate]

Worth it.

[@_milo590]

I have to do it. *STANLEY STEAMER KEEPS YOUR HOME CLEANER!*

[@greenftechn]

You'll notice on the sides of the vans it's spelled "steemer". I think there's still an entity that owns the trademark "Stanley Steamer".

[@mathiasseidler5527]

Best Intro I've ever seen!!! Beethoven's music followed by the scene at the bank of that freeway - great stuff to start a sunny Sunday here in Germany

[@JuicyFruityify]

Sunday afternoon...that's the definition of being happy. Love that ...locomotion. Beautiful car, just trying to imagine driving that. You take care Jay, you are a bit of a treasure you know.

[@ralphbryant8178]

I really enjoy the early 1900 to the 1950 cars. The beginning of automotive history to current day. To me it’s amazing. And the technology in those time period. I also like how knowledgeable Jay Leno about cars. I’ll like to see more about those early 1900 cars. Thanks for sharing your passion

[@rickprice6312]

Oh, that whistle. I laughed uncontrollably every time it blew. Jay, I've never seen you looking so happy! What a spectacular machine!

[@davidpshaw1969]

Thank you Jay for keeping such incredible vehicles alive. And taking the time to share these with us. Big thank you again. 👏😘

[@johnplayersstandard]

I respect leno more dude to this show...his calm cool way of being makes me a bigger fan the older i get...and i'm only 24

[@laohantun7404]

I watched again and again ....just to get better understanding.....so cool Jay.....you and your team is amazing....can't fix it now ...leave it for a while...a few years later....come back with new ideas to fix it and works way better.....that's the way to go...

[@johnmaguire3328]

Thanks Jay, my Great Uncle Fritz (1894-1973) used to tell me stories about the Stanley Steamers. He said that you couldn't even hear them when they came down the street. However, he neglected to mention that you needed a degree in Engineering to get one started. Thanks for making me think of Uncle Fritz, that was a warm memory.

[@patdire7578]

This is so cool. I'm super jealous of those steam machines! Not as jealous as that Chrysler Turbine powered gem though!

[@invicta1313]

Dear Jay: Heya, man! Going to keep this pretty short and simple. I've been working on a design for a brand-new type of engine I think could stand of bringing steam back in a big way. It's actually a generator designed for hybrid cars, kind of spiritually derived from a combination of the Doble, a combined-cycle jet engine and another little innovation of mine...the lynchpin of the whole design that makes the whole thing work. I'm looking at a better than 90 percent efficiency when paired with the new axial-flow turbine setup I designed. And it would inherently be one of the cleanest-burning engines on Earth, with no exhaust after-treatment or smog equipment required. It's cheap, light, fairly compact, durable, has about a dozen moving parts, and will run on pretty much any liquid hydrocarbon. And yes, this is completely original...I've researched the Hell out of it. The closest thing to it now is a combined cycle jet engine, and that's an easy ten generations behind this design. I really think this could be the future of hydrocarbon-fueled engines...maybe keeping them viable indefinitely, if we can transition to biofuels. Right now, I'm a little short on people to trust...I don't want it getting stolen, or buried by some automaker in the secret files forever. I just want to put this technology out there in the world...and at the very least force them to play the cards they've been holding by publicizing it. Jay, you're the Steam Guy. Your guys know the engineering. And you're probably the only other person I know with the vision to see what this thing's capable of, and the means to help get it built and publicized. I'm not looking to make a billion dollars off this thing...I just want to make the future happen. and I think steam power, with this design, could be it. If all we do is build the thing and put up a KZbin video to show the world it works, then that would be more than I could have hoped for. I'm going to re-paste this on a few other videos, and hope it gets your attention. And I hope it does. I think you're the one guy who could and would make this thing happen. If you're game, you know how to get hold of me. You can also get a hold of me on Facebook under Richard Rowe, or on Twitter as @invicta1313. Here's hoping you see this, and we can work together soon. Viva la Steam! --- Richard Rowe

[@cybertree]

*I'm going to give you a thumbs up so you have a better chance brother, just in case your onto something. :)* (got a video? :P) (However, you REALLY don't need to be paranoid about anything anymore, especially since the internet exists. *If you have a video of your invention working, simply post it on multiple anonymous sites* (especially like thepiratebay, 4chan, reddit, hell even twitter can't be touched, send it to all your friends, family etc.) *there's no possible way "big brother oil" is going to snuff you and everybody you told out lol.* I actually have a good understanding of your typical ramjet and jet turbines as it's an interest of mine, I'd love to hear a hint of your innovation! :D

[@invicta1313]

cybertree Thanks, man...and fair enough point :) Actually, I'd love to post a video of the thing working, but I haven't actually built it yet. It WILL work, and I've got no doubt of that. It's based on pretty solid principles. If you're familiar with a combined cycle jet engine, that's about 80% of it. Primary difference being is that this is essentially a super-powerful and compact steam generator, as opposed to a primary turbine with steam recovery. The focus is different. But even that's not entirely unique. The thing that's actually unique about it comes down to a single part in the assembly. I'm calling it the "thermocore." It allows what's basically a miniaturized combined-cycle jet engine to make loads of power in a package small, light and clean enough to work in a car. I'd expect the thing to be capable of putting out at least a couple hundred horsepower in a package no bigger than a typical V-6 engine (minus some plumbing). And at probably a third the weight. Hope that's enough of a "hint" for you :) But, basically, it all comes down to the thermocore, and miniaturizing technologies we've been using for a long time now.

[@ras4782]

Richard Rowe yea same here

[@jonanderson5137]

Yeah, calling horse apples.

[@cybertree]

Richard Rowe Good luck brother, maybe I'll see you on time magazine next year =P.

[@adminmick]

That's unbelievable, thanks, Jay, for keeping this

[@stephenburdell145]

Thanx Jay Leno. For your love and enthusiasm for transportation, power, steam, every, etc. And for knowledge and passion to tell the stories and history.. What a joy Jay, thank you!

[@irvingbrown2389]

Have always loved you Jay!!! Watched you on late night and then the series about your garage. A whole new level of respect!!! You don’t just collect you know and understand and learn everything you have. Man I really live that, honestly it shouldn’t be any other way. If you own historic works of art you should know how to care and maintain them. Thanks so much for sharing your passion with us , I really appreciate it. Thanks again Jay!!

[@MartinHatchuel]

My favourite episode so far. Thank you, Jay Leno M

[@davidbuschhorn6539]

I came back to watch this, just so see the backfire at 16:38. My little brother found a firecracker, after the Fourth of July celebrations, once. He saved it all year to set it off at the following Fourth. Well the fuse was old and had probably absorbed moisture from the air so it sputtered and fizzed. He leaned down to blow on it which was all the little demon was waiting for! It blew up, right at the tip of his nose. Just like Jay Leno's backfire, no one raced in to see if he was okay. We all just laughed. His nose was pink and he said his lips felt funny.

[@segmentkings]

This is amazing. So complex, just crazy. I was smiling throughout the whole video. You are really an enthusiast!

[@Ritalie]

Man this video made me so uncomfortable. I'm an inventor and a mechanic, and I could barely keep up with all the processes involved in trying to safely drive this steam vehicle. I honestly don't know if I'd ever actually want to work on a steam vehicle. Building up 600 psi of steam in a big chamber, and hoping that the gasoline nozzles don't start leaking and burst into a fireball, it just seems like a horrible idea all around. An amazing concept, but just so dangerous!

[@barryphillips7327]

Going down the highway in this car overtaking modern cars would be hilarious!! The look on peoples faces! Awesome that these old machines are still around!

[@joevanseeters2873]

AMAZING. I grew up in Daytona Beach, FLA. They used to race on the beach back in the early 1900's through the 1950's before they moved to the speedway racing. Several world record speed runs were made on Daytona Beach in the early part of the last century in the dawn of the Automobile when speed runs were common place. Your "credibility" so to speak was made on speed runs. I can imagine this 1906 Stanley running at top speed on Daytona Beach back in the day. What a sight that would be. What amazes me is how quiet these cars are at speed. That distinctive "chu, chu, chu" like a locomotive. Absolutely fantastic. Thanks for preserving history Jay. And thank you for sharing these incredible vehicles and stories with us normal folks out here in the world.

[@JimTheZombieHunter]

What a truly fascinating vehicle! I love the raw pressurized fuel entering the boiler venturi - clearly the warning sticker nazi had yet to be been invented.

[@kelharper7971]

But that's DANGEROUS! What if someone gets hurt? (Or more to the point, "what if someone sues?" That's the real reason all those stupid stickers and safety features exist. Goddamn litigation. Screw the whole legal system monstrosity.

[@swabby429]

This was very educational.

[@Beer_Dad1975]

My favorite episode so far! Epic vehicle!

[@paultrigger3798]

For most people this would be a museum or car shows only, maybe going 5-10mph for show on a track. Jay takes it on LA streets lol.

[@garygullikson6349]

Let's go for a ride, be ready to go in two hours!

[@snowonweb]

Jay was flying. WOW and 78 people who gave thumbs down are probably anti leno cuz someone told them to be. Maybe Howard Stern fans.

[@cruvensilverwing7948]

+Jack O no conan o'brien fans

[@snowonweb]

+cody lucas or that

[@pazman0784]

I listen to Howard Stern and I pressed like..

[@MartinSage]

Isn't that steam hot as hell on your bare hands?

[@BlackangelKatakuri]

Sean Hazleton Howard Stern is a hero of mine

[@Peppermint1]

26:35 Imagine how 65mph would look back in 1906

[@artdecotimes2942]

You'd be surprised what you would see on the road in 1906, many Automobiles were common on the road, yes the cement wonderful slick road. That lie about the first paved road being in 1909 is absolutely ridiculous and I've never heard such an ignorant guess as that.

[@EdwinHenryBlachford]

this is easily the most fun car in Jays garage... What a hoot.. and he looks just like Toad of Toad Hall when he's driving it... ( note: dad was a RN engineer and always said that the decision to go to internal combustion was the biggest mistake of the Industrial Revolution - steam engines run on any fuel that burns.. any.. think what that means)

[@matthias18]

Edwin Henry Blachford imagine what they could do with modern codings and seals and stuff

[@157RANDOM]

The only problem with steam is that it is at most 12% thermally efficient. The most efficient diesel engine is over 50% thermally efficient. Also, Rudolph Diesel's first engine ran on peanut oil, so Diesel is truly the future of alternate fuels. My stepdad's 1998 Freightliner Classic XL ran off of vegetable oil lol

[@amunderdog]

Throwing away 1 gallon of potable water per mile. The amount of potable on planet earth is remarkably small. That seems like a large problem.

[@doktorbimmer]

+Jake legg *Burning a gallon of unleaded gasoline ever 8 miles seems like an even bigger problem.*

[@Nathriel]

Couldn't have said it better myself.

[@kentlarsen5834]

Jay has some of the finest guys working with him to make sure everything goes right, so Jay lives another day and can ride off into the sunset. Happy Trails to Jay.

[@rickolson-51]

I was a boiler tech in the Navy on a US Warship. We operated at 700 psi using black oil for fuel and it was simpler to run than that Stanley...and I'm sure you fill any boiler with water 'Before' you lite the fire.

[@mihaiserbanescu8676]

chewbacca is in the boiler :))

[@TMB247]

When I Die, I hope I come back as Jay Leno

[@afrog2666]

BOFF! "there you go" continues to make a funny comment.. Jay is the man

[@carlmoseman671]

Jay you are a true American icon! I love seeing your collection &I just truly appreciate your KNOWLEDGE!God bless!

[@johnwheet7037]

Love to see you right in there Jay, like I've said before....having more fun than one man should have. Please keep sharing.

[@joesmo2350]

They should make a modern steam car.

[@davids.794]

The oil industry would do everything in their power to kill it....the big auto manufacturers are too afraid to take them on.

[@joesmo2350]

I'm not saying to stop making gas cars, I love gas cars and trucks! They should just play with the idea.

[@harrimanfox8961]

David S. Every steam engine NEEDS oil.

[@trainfan-ks5hk]

I agree with modern technology we could possibly make them quite efficient with fuel and water

[@alternator7893]

Yes

[@Lawiah0]

"Stanley, much easier then waxing." ~ Leno Jay Leno

[@Allan_aka_RocKITEman]

Much QUICKER, too! 😁😁😁😁

[@markacevedo441]

These cars really are fascinating. It sounds so eery when you're starting her up though

[@RogueVigilante]

Just think Jurassic Park

[@frederickkruse4815]

The sound reminded me of my first trombone lesson.

[@ZGryphon]

"Sorry--lentils."

[@jonnyboi9026]

Mark Acevedo because its a coffin on wheels.

[@joshua3113]

Oh Jay. Please get better soon. Just heard about the accident and wanted to rewatch some videos on steam cars and yeah I'm remembering how much they can spit fire. Please get better soon and be careful. Thanks for a lifetime of entertainment as well.

[@scorchedcandy]

I saw him driving that car a few years back and the sound surprised me along with how fast it is

[@TheTomBevis]

"Virtually maintenance free." That got a laugh out of me!

[@paulbirkholz4927]

that was so cool, thanks I learned some things I diden't know about steam engines

[@ZGryphon]

The finest automobiles ever to come out of the great State of Maine! And almost as lethal as the inventions of the state's other famous export, Mr. Hiram Maxim. :) Represent!

[@22rascal44]

ZGryphon they were made in Newton, Massachusetts

[@kelsibwells432]

As a kid my father wore me out with helping him working on his hot rods and dragsters to the point of reprimand burnout..... I have a new appreciation! Steam whistle is fantastic! That thing was the boss!

[@mountainmandale1587]

Such a complicated vehicle! Jay deserves a pat on the back for keeping it alive and sharing it with us!