1914 Christie Fire Engine - Jay Leno's Garage

[@MASIVKLR]

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!

[@shepherdsknoll]

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.

[@BSCGDC]

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.

[@navydave99]

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

[@vindivergilio3482]

Beautiful piece. As a retired Firefighter, I appreciate the history. Great job!

[@trespire]

Beautiful engineering, thank you Jay & the guys that restored and maintain her.

[@sottenad]

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.

[@HugsBach]

God Bless Jay Leno for sharing history with the World

[@MrRandomcommentguy]

Now that is what I call beautiful engineering

[@howdoiputthecheeseintheove8437]

Agreed

[@infinitecanadian]

That looks awesome. Imagine riding that along a road to a fire in the 1910's, bell ringing and people watching...

[@davidschaadt3460]

At 66,I have been fascinated with the Christie race cars since I had first seen them as a youth 🏆🏆🏆

[@davidschaadt3460]

There was one at Edaville Rail road in Massachusetts I used to play on back in the sixties.

[@grabber_blu_angel]

My grandmother who was born in 1913 (Still alive) is a year older then this, that's so amazing.

[@maureno067]

DaltonThomas Is she still alive?

[@peacemaker2077]

@@maureno067If she was she would be 107 But it's possible.

[@ВикторПетров-я1в]

@@peacemaker2077 6 years ago was 2014 so there are 101 years between 2014 and 1913. Think about it

[@peacemaker2077]

@@ВикторПетров-я1в I was talking about from the time I posted this comment.

[@ВикторПетров-я1в]

@@peacemaker2077 Oh, you answered that man up there, all right

[@WilliamHamelRussell]

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.

[@Tim.NavVet.EN2]

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!

[@Bauks]

On any given day Leno's neighbors must be like wtf! lol

[@jakewilson6849]

It's right against an airport runway though, so the noise probably doesn't bother them.

[@Fireman9ify]

Just amazing to see people maintaining and preserving a great part of America,s heritage.

[@angelzr4235]

-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.

[@IBMara]

Thank you J. for all your contributions to and involvement with our mechanical world.

[@wilmath-xc9kl]

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.

[@dean4516]

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!

[@MrHughzy101]

What an amazing car. Thank you for keeping yet another beautiful peace of history on the road!

[@GrotrianSeiler]

There is no doubt Jay Leno is living one fantasy life. Good for you Jay! That thing is unbelieveable.

[@TheCalgarydoug]

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.

[@ethanbeckmann4431]

Jay Leno is so smart about anything that has to is with cars.

[@BCUMF03]

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.

[@DHink182]

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.

[@Bomber848480015]

What an incredible Fire Truck. First time I have seen one drive, beautiful.

[@thomashenniger2070]

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

[@nokithecat]

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!

[@bitfreakazoid]

It's a real shame that none of his cars still survive. They look like some extremely interesting pieces of mechanical engineering.

[@fahrenheit2530]

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

[@WizardKingCorey]

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.

[@bennyhannover9361]

+Corey Langeslay absolutely his cultural work cannot be paid. I did not know anything about that guy. No wonder I am from Wolfsburg, Germany

[@REMROB]

You NEVER cease to amaze me!!

[@ppmguire]

I love seeing these old pieces of history.

[@ebaychick30]

so beautiful...almost elegant yet robust.

[@massimocallegari4898]

Sì...e bisogna sempre pensare a quali altri veicoli vi erano in quel periodo...questa era una macchina molto interessante, tecnicamente...

[@deftone4u]

Let's take it up on the freeway see how she cruises.

[@OnlyTheEd]

No! Let's do a burnout first!

[@Steven_uebfbfichb88]

deftone4u lol

[@jed-henrywitkowski6470]

Nows the time to do it!

[@froey198033]

Man that old school fire truck is so cool and yet it's still running today.

[@RVREVO]

Awesome to see the old Christie in action

[@arthuryousefi4349]

Those stains on George's shirt. The guy is a classic.

[@davewilliams1249]

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.

[@unitedglobalgaming2243]

How sad does one have to be to dislike a Jay Leno's Garage video?

[@Oldieschrauber]

That dude is one hell of a whistleblower :P

[@garneauweld1100]

No way! Now I've seen it all. This is just amazing!! Thank you, Jay

[@larrynapier5003]

What a Beautifully Restored Steamer!

[@StellarBlue1]

NO QUESTION ABOUT IT. Jay Leno is certifiably insane...but you gotta love him!

[@shananagans5]

Very cool. It was nice of you to get this piece of history running again.

[@pegmcq1669]

AWESOME!!! As a former FF/EMT I would loveeeee to have one! Enjoy it Jay-

[@cheryltrenholm8305]

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!

[@dariuszzbigniewrudowski2348]

Śliczny pojazd pożarniczy ,wielki szacunek dla restauratora.

[@oldfield999]

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!

[@brandywell44]

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

[@paulchamberlain3359]

Love to see Jays toys

[@chasebrunner]

That Is The Cooliest Fire Truck Ever Amazing Job On Restoring It Jay

[@tylerkapteyn5830]

10:34 he makes the whistle sound with his mouth😂

[@kendrickminchew1855]

He did it again at 12:44

[@floydoleary3167]

Very COOL indeed. I think the engines future, is what brings it all together. Good job !

[@ohedd]

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"

[@94jrose]

You always show some of the coolest oddities

[@johnnycook6348]

I grew up 2 blocks from the original American LaFrance factory in Elmira, NY. Was glad they name-dropped on the pumper/boiler

[@MinutemanOutdoors]

Oh those vintage American LaFrance gauges!

[@SimonLaudati]

One of the coolest cars i've ever seen

[@LanceGrey]

Thanks for sharing that with us Jay!

[@okbuddyjarvis]

I love the whistle on that, sounds so cool

[@cookingprof]

How super cool a piece of engineering!

[@LoneWolf-wp9dn]

in that thing you look more likely to start a fire then to put one out

[@MrMister1227]

smartass XD

[@howdoiputthecheeseintheove8437]

That's what I was thinking XD

[@howdoiputthecheeseintheove8437]

***** *,

[@hobbitilius]

+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.

[@howdoiputthecheeseintheove8437]

***** but the engine is run by fire that boils water |:|

[@texasdeeslinglead2401]

that's got to one of the best videos yet. the brothers are crazy😂

[@wz2001]

What a wonderful machine.

[@petyrkowalski9887]

Love it. I ant one for my daily commute!

[@MrROTD]

That is a most fantastical motor carriage sir

[@hatzlmike1]

That guy his brother is a nut! Our guy has a Volvo truck shirt! This episode is awesomeness

[@Drifuta]

Very cool. Glad to see it running.

[@phillipsmom6252]

Jay is just too cool............Thanks for posting.

[@Kowalskithegreat]

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

[@johneastman1905]

Yes, I was thinking the same, Jay, Andy and George Swift = The Three Stooges.

[@rogueangel2k]

Man, it would be an honor to work in this garage.

[@McFlyGuitarsandStuff]

This channel is the best! Right up there with Big Muscle!

[@websuspect]

Amazing jay you are an amazing entrepanuer and philanthropist.

[@thevealchop68]

great video. great collection. open the friggin garage to the public!!!!!!!

[@brentwalker791]

There's one a lot like this one at the owls head transportation museum in Maine. Beautiful piece of machinery.

[@SteffanoDucati]

Andy looks like the kinda fella that likes to have a few drinks :)

[@Mrdrcaptaintroy]

The original Honda Civic! Front wheel drive, transverse 4!

[@vanamburgben]

Mrdrcaptaintroy facepalm. But I did learn this is the first use of fwd and transverse mounted engine. That's so cool.

[@dirtymouthdon]

thanks for the ride and the information. Looking forward to next week.

[@ephines8055]

Firetrucks are so freakin' cool!

[@abbaby555]

Jay, you have the coolest toys !

[@LMacNeill]

DAMN! That's a LOUD whistle!! No doubt I'm awake now. LOL

[@colintodd222]

What a quiet motor. So many like Christie were way ahead of their time but without them would it ever have came about when it did?

[@wassamattau860]

That was really cool! Thank you for sharing that history with us.

[@wot48320]

Now that's a real FIRE engine.

[@gunsndogs49]

This is great , a total learning experience !

[@shanedarden369]

Always a great piece of history and art from u jay... thank you!

[@Choirboyjr11]

I like the "Ram Air" exhaust system!

[@wiringproducts]

Fantastic!!!!! Thank you.....

[@willsco76]

Let's take it on the freeway and see how she goes. LOL

[@cheechortez9174]

Interesting, funny, amazing and informative. Thank you Jay. When you go off air I will be happy to watch you here.

[@noise0ner]

I saw you driving it the other day down Sherman way near north Hollywood really blew my mind

[@jjmac3561]

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.

[@unconventionalideas5683]

That happened to one of these that Jay worked on, though unsure which one...

[@gavmansworkshop5624]

I was hoping to catch and see the moment that piston decided to come through the block. I'm glad they decided to repair it.

[@kathrynswift4198]

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.

[@AlexanderLarkin]

Fall Antique Engine & Tractor Show

[@sciprio1]

So was Walter Christie the same guy that invented the suspension used in soviet tanks during WW2?

[@roxykattx]

+sciprio1 yes

[@loganwightman1325]

Yep, and British cruiser tanks I believe!

[@andrewporter4636]

Successful,yet he died almost penniless !

[@johnbockelie3899]

Actually, the Christie tank was rejected by the US Army, and the Russians bought the design and used it in the T -34.

[@johnbockelie3899]

Crusader tank.

[@colindhowell]

In his more recent video from 2017 which features a slightly older 1911 Christie fire engine, Jay revealed that during a photo shoot for this 1914 Christie, its engine threw a piston through the side of the block. That would certainly explain why this video is cut short.

[@SerPurple51]

Yeah you could tell something wasn't right by the amount of smoke coming from the engine. Something was definitely wrong with it. Little did Jay know just how catastrophic of an issue it was about to become...

[@tuckergreen2818]

Gorgeous fire engine 🚒

[@wmrustycox]

What a wonderful machine ! Thanx Jay

[@gummybearkiller1]

I love the VOLVO tshirt on the mechanic haha.