1920 Cunningham - Jay Leno's Garage

[@cerneysmallengines]

This is why I LOVE this show. As a millennial, I've never heard of most of the cars that are featured on this show. I love the history and I love learning about these. It would be a dream of mine to someday just be able to ride in a car that is 100 years old

[@wholeNwon]

Hope you've gotten your chance.

[@mikedrown2721]

I'm from the Rochester NY area and I never knew about this car until now. Thanks Jay 👍👏😊

[@fredanddebramacdonald2445]

Love these rare and expensive cars. Thanks Jay! Without guys like you, most of us would never see beautiful historic machinery like this. Unbelievably nice for a mostly original car, nearly a century old!

[@wassamattau860]

Well said!

[@electrostaticdisclifters6146]

I really like the detail Jay gives about each car, Thanks Jay.

[@jimburig7064]

That's a substantial looking car for 1920. It looks well put together.

[@TheSmellyPasta]

Jay is living the dream. I wish i could afford all these great cars. Thanks Jay for showing us all of your car collection.

[@HunterShows]

I wish I could afford one of them!

[@davidthompson5460]

Another Leno masterpiece that KZbin has hidden(?).

[@guytansbariva2295]

I knew he had a Cunningham, searching for it brought it right up. Are you only looking at your daily feed?

[@Chris.Davies]

Mr. Leno - that horn IS THE BUSINESS! Thank you once again for another excellent video. I had never heard of Cunningham before, and probably never will again! Fantastic you are taking these cars out and letting the lucky people of LA see them.

[@5inthehole]

We should all be thankful of such a man who preserves the great old cars of the USA. For where else might you see a car like this?

[@farmertice7064]

JAY LENO IS AMAZING. HE HAS NEARLY AN ENCYCLOPEDIC KNOWLEDGE OF CARS, YET CARS IS JUST A HOBBY. HE OFTEN CALLS LEON KAPLAN, THE "MOTOR MAN" ON KABC RADIO SUNDAY MORNINGS 8-10. THEIR CONVERSATIONS ARE FASCINATING.

[@DoRC]

I think the most impressive part of this car is how quiet it is

[@r.w.culbertson2030]

Was just thinking the same thing...you can see why they get associated with Rolls.

[@MICHGO1]

ALMOST ELECTRIC LIKE.

[@kevinhiggler2896]

@@MICHGO1 I had the same thought!

[@Kaputnik11]

Packard's are whisper quiet as well

[@Thepyawkt]

Thank you so much for taking the time to show us these wonderful cars, Jay. I just love the details and stories you tell about each one too. It's really nice of you to go to all this effort. Cheers!

[@baggujagadeeshnaidu7332]

Hi Mr jay, this Cunningham video is one of my favourites it’s been 10 years you uploaded on this day 2012, still I watch and enjoy, I love all vintage stuff on your channel great work and superb collection.

[@cweinzatl]

There is one thing for certain, all of Jays cars that have dash clocks will be working dash clocks!

[@stephencivic1989]

I love how Jay Leno goes into detail about the history of these old automobiles. He makes us see them as people almost. Like a person with a story to tell you. And I love that.

[@DaryxFox]

You should scan all the photos, books, and manuals you have and upload them to your site. Digital preservation.

[@kevinhiggler2896]

Good idea, I bet a company that makes scanners would do it for free, just to advertise their products. Ok Jay, get on this great idea.

[@techmaven5900]

LOVED hearing the car going through the gears..MUSIC! Jay should make that a feature of all his car/bike drives!

[@andrewgates9333]

Asmr videos.

[@patrickchubey3127]

Funny, this video brought back a little memory. The transmission whine in the early gears reminded me of the transmission whine in dad's old '48 Chevy 1 ton. I'd forgotten all about that until now.

[@animusfoxx6965]

Maybe it's just the audio compression, or the microphone placement, or post-editing, but I love the way the engine sounds. Very smooth and relatively quiet, almost sounds like a loud electric. I don't know if it actually sounds anything like how it does in this video, but I like to think it does

[@E34Benzin]

The sound comes mostly from the straight toothed gears of the transmission.

[@PogodinPavel]

E34Benzin yeah, like in the old subway trains.

[@AndrewLohmannKent]

+E34Benzin Jay mentioned the new gear that had been made but was not worn in. They used to say of the old British big cars that the transmission would keep on getting smoother.

[@dhuffman690]

I love how he actually DRIVES all of these wonderful cars!!

[@hijodelaisla275]

"actually"

[@idunnogin]

Jay, I sure like all of these episodes of antique cars.. THANK YOU

[@aitkerson]

I love learning about these old time cars. Thanks Jay. Quality entertainment indeed.

[@IronClad292]

Great car. Love the large headlights. I like the way you describe how the car drives, sounds, feels, etc. Often, I think about these things when I'm driving my classic trucks. Especially the sound of the gears, which you don't hear in modern vehicles. Thanks for another great video Jay.

[@VictorySpecification]

ABSOLUTELY CANNOT WAIT!!! I'm sure Jay won't mind, it's not rocket science that it's probably his favourite car in the garage - he always makes reference to it.

[@brandywell44]

The sound of that motor and straight cut gearbox, like a smooth turbine, lovely

[@theundergroundlairofthesqu9261]

Used to live in Rochester, never knew this car existed or the company existed. I checked, the factory building survived and has only recently been turned into apartments.

[@heavyharris5580]

I've never known much about cars but I love these videos. Thanks for all of the love you pour into this passion.

[@adamsmalec]

More cars from that era Mr.Leno. More cars form before that. You ROCK!!!

[@aquateen77723]

What an incredible automobile! I love the old classics. Thanks, Jay..love the show!

[@tmytco7664]

Much like all the car companies that folded in the early 20th century, you just never hear about these cars. Extra kudos for bringing on the Cunningham descendant.

[@peggymcgee4613]

Thanks for posting this, Jay! Our whole family got a big kick out of this. We are from Rochester and our great-grandmother was a Cunningham. None of us are in the car biz, tho.

[@dojmike]

Jay, I think you do more for the preservation and education of classic automobiles than any other person alive. Thank you for your contribution to American history and culture. Long live our American way of life and our love for the automobile. God bless you Jay!

[@Redmenace96]

The Giant headlights are fabulous!

[@troynov1965]

Wow that engine sounds really quiet and just purrs right along ....great car !

[@sh115067]

Jay does a great service to preserve these pieces of American history

[@jagervw]

Thank you for informing me of this great car - such craftsmanship! Enjoy it.

[@burnedoutfred9066]

I've had a few special interest cars starting with the 1933 model year. An unwritten rule is that you discuss your car with anyone interested and we've all done that. Mr. Leno obviously takes this seriously and has surpassed any requirements. This is the most important of your accomplishments, earning you an important spot in history. Cars; either you get it or you don't. It's that simple. Keep on keeping on!

[@RDarrylB]

As someone who has lived in the Rochester, NY area for over 40 years, I am always amazed at finding out more about th area and what was made here. Impressive car! Would love to find out more info, but as you said, they didn't advertise much, so there may not be much to be found.

[@weird1600]

wonderful car I am glad that you are out there restoring and preserving these cars Thank you

[@majorpayne5289]

👍Nice! Great history on this old car. $9K in 1920 is like $120k in 2020👀 Talk about an extreme wealth gap back in the day! Wow! Thanks Jay ✊

[@UberLummox]

Wish more "car guys" could appreciate these the high craftsmanship of early cars. Hope there will still be guys around in 20 years to be their caretakers. What a great story. And it's the 1st. 442! ;) My only nit-pic - I wish the fenders and interior were left alone. GREAT video!!!

[@nimeshchokshi1921]

UberLummox There will be. Tastes mature.

[@keiryvelis3]

Such a great show Jay! you definately are someone i admire being so down to earth and of course that amazing collection you have! keep up the great work! such an inspiration!

[@nickbelanger5225]

It takes an integrity to give up a few horses in exchange for authenticity. Glad these cars end up in Jay's hands

[@lynnmcculloch-m4h]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@colehara]

I had never heard of these before. Beautiful car.

[@MrMaxman93]

Rochester represent! Sitting in my apartment looking at the Bug Jar right now :)

[@MsCaryopteris]

I like this one a lot - especially the sound!

[@allensaunders449]

another informative interesting car story

[@muiscnight]

with headphones in I can tell its an amazing piece of machinery

[@tonalli92]

Even though I was born in 1993 this video gave me goosebumps and also some nostalgia, it's simply a beautiful car.

[@petrolmonkey1973]

Hey Jay, have you ever heard of the Chandler motor company? I'd love to see a video on one of those but there extremely rare :/

[@dvndvdsn1]

well i absolutely love that. i love the sound of it. the gear whine and all

[@Kuessemir]

I'm from Rochester, live near the old factory and happened to meet an elder female Cunningham relative recently.

[@walterpalmer2749]

A real gem.

[@rustyfordsutube]

Love this car....the era, the originality....all of it.

[@dodin1536]

Thank you Jay.

[@kjmaurice8750]

Love hearing Jay go through the gears!

[@aardvarkansaw]

This quite an education. Thanks again Jay !

[@prikasky]

I love these old car reviews, Thank you for showing your collection Jay!

[@johnmiller5679]

Love how Leno shows old cars from companies that no longer exist. A 452 cubic inch V8 with 90 HP so really not very efficient but that's 1920. Companies like Cunningham, Nash, and others are only known by some from Leno's videos.

[@mustie1]

why did ya change the front bumper?

[@hijodelaisla275]

I wondered the same.

[@fernandodonoso8913]

What a beautiful and impressive introduction. I love this show. Beautiful cars and excellent presentation as always. Definitely worthy of a Hollywood movie introduction.

[@2phatcows]

Incredible car as well as a great video!

[@MaxxTheMerciless]

I vaguely remember reading about Cunninghams, but now that I see one on this show I'm going to actively look for them.

[@Snow_owl1966]

Hey Jay I just wanted you to know that I know about Cunningham. and you forgot one person you had to Cunningham Howard Hughes from the Spruce Goose. Katharine Hepburn wasn't allowed to drive it. But I know about the beautiful you got. it's a part of my family history. I like these cars a lot

[@maricaibo3507]

Thanks for sharing! What a cool car- and a descendant!

[@ChevyGuy566]

Indeed these videos are much better when Jay is by himself because he speaks his mind and doesn't restrain himself or his personality. There are some exceptions but please Jay no more marketing people

[@meathead585]

The Cunningham family built a summer cottage, guest house and work barn, with very large boathouse on an island in Sodus Bay, NY around 1907. still exists the house on that property. I believe their main home was in Rochester proper, with a second residence north of town on Lake Ontario, a place to take prospective customers to, when they were trying out new buggies from the factory downtown Rochester.

[@MICHGO1]

LOVE THE HEADLIGHTS.

[@sahuvikramindia]

jay, you are cool as a cucumber, respect.

[@thedaywalker5561]

yeah I agree much respect to jay

[@wharris302]

NATURE TRAIL HIKES 999,999 views yes he does read the comments you melt.

[@rickeyryan303]

Yes he does..

[@Dog.soldier1950]

These are really great. Jay,s love of these shows

[@bdaddyslims91]

I never knew that Rochester NY made a car back in the day that's awesome

[@davidmazza3898]

My car of all of Leno’s cars. There is something special about American roadsters, something that still makes them desirable today. Even my model t roadster (1925) is still desirable

[@peralez2383]

No other person would have such a collection and be willing to share it with us

[@shamsam4]

That was beautiful! Thanks Jay!

[@kdm71291]

Beautifully-made automobile! Purred like a kitten and seemed to drive so nicely.

[@TheNextGoogification]

Interesting Vid Jay!!! - I wish you'd put them up on the lift more often - actually ALL of them - check them out underneath - and show us some Kool mechanical stuff / oddities!!!

[@SauronsEye]

You said it would've been the Lambo of it's day in regards to the speed it could do. I have to agree, the body shape, even when parked, looks quick. A very nice. looking car.

[@mysurlytrucker7510]

I love that one Jay I use it in all my bugattis.

[@murwaz]

Awesome as always :)

[@albertseabra9226]

Fantastic! And how about the 1953 sport Cunningham? Build by a Family member? Thank you Jay -- vou are an amazing Gentleman

[@Lord_KillerBee]

Much like expensive cars of today, they don't advertise much since the clientele are those who know about them and can afford one. As Jay said it perfectly, you either know about it or you don't; along with if you have to ask how much it is chances are you can't afford it. Still a very nice car that was in really nice shape for a car that old and the fact it survived.

[@RPMComputer]

Hopefully, since Michael only was in 2 Cunningham's his entire life that you indeed at least let him drive it around a bit!

[@phillipgarrow2297]

I've always liked the old manual transmissions when they went into gear you could feel it and it clicked I have a C7 Z06 with a manual transmission the transmission is so much different you can tell what gear it's in because the dash tells you

[@willythewave]

I LOVE Jay Leno`s Garage!

[@scintill8or]

I love it when he says, "I put Evans-cool in all my Bugattis" I'm lucky to put rusty rainwater from an old RC Cola bottle in my Toyota Corolla

[@shedjammer87]

My brother had a '78 corolla and he called it a "corroda"!

[@GB3770]

I LOOKED UP WINNING IN THE DICTIONARY and there was a link to this video - lol.

[@danielc3453]

Thank you Jay!

[@1928ModelA1931]

What a wonderful noise that machine makes. The youth can have their paddle shifted automatics. I'll take the sound of meshing gears thank you.

[@shanehnorman]

Amazingly quiet-running car, especially by 1920 standards. I wonder if Henry Royce knew about Cunningham? If he did, he should have been impressed.

[@robertphillips6296]

Wasn’t that the first car that Howard Cunningham, from “Happy Days”, owned? Also I remember when people wanted to take photos of their cars and having them taken standing next to them.

[@blthetube1]

Happy Birthday.....It's a 100 years old. What had to be appreciated was that a machine could get you moving at all..... 20 years earlier, this would have been impossible.

[@TheCruzmeister]

Those old cars look majestic gliding down the street.

[@tricitiesair]

The greatest part of Jay Leno's garage is the fact that these are drivers and being enjoyed as they were designed to do. The saddest thing is to see a classic car behind a velvet rope that has not even been started in years.

[@matthew-1013]

Does anyone know the band that plays "The Easy Winners" in the beginning?

[@Nick84349861785]

MY DREAM WOULD BE TO MEET JAY LENO AND LOOK AT ALL HIS AMAZING CARS

[@techmaven5900]

So nice of Jay to invite Mr. Cunningham on the show and have him stand there while Jay did 95% of the talking.

[@kdm71291]

john robert I have a feeling that Mr. Cunningham didn't particularly have the "gift of gab" under these circumstances.

[@PogodinPavel]

john robert I guess they've talked a lot more, and even had a ride. It's just not kind of stuff the video was made about.

[@sdedc6506]

I'm from and live in Rochester and never heard of this car!

[@alecl.1154]

me2!

[@philipcarli3718]

What remains of the factory is on Canal St. of West Main St,, just past Nick Tahou's (which was originally the Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburgh Railroad main passenger and freight depot). It now houses Bags Unlimited.

[@2phatcows]

Thank you, that had me stumped as well.

[@hesstwentyone]

The automotive-buff world is all-the-better thanks to Mr. Leno - especially as it concerns the historical aspect. I can't begin to wrap my brain around how much time and money he's put into his collection.

[@smithraymond09029]

I love how Jay puts around the Burbank/ Sun Valley area in these classics and never gets stopped by the cops. Are all these cars street legal?

[@mqbitsko25]

I have a 2019 Honda Insight. It's basically an iPad on wheels. About as interesting as a microwave. THAT is a machine. Love it!