1934 Rolls-Royce Merlin - Jay Leno’s Garage

After 11 years, Jay's Rolls-Royce chassis sporting a Merlin Spitfire V-12 engine has been completed!
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1934 Rolls-Royce Merlin - Jay Leno’s Garage
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[@bryandavies6074]

"It's a car. It should be able to drive itself to a car show." - I wish more collectors shared that sentiment.

[@greggarner4477]

They weren't made to sit.. They were built to run

[@robertduverger3442]

its fun to see you having fun jay.

[@davidhanson9308]

Greg Gar

[@igkgigoh]

No! Cars should be stored and kept in perfect and unused condition, just like the virginity of these kind of owners.

[@davecrupel2817]

@@igkgigoh What's the point of even having it if you dont drive it? Why not just get a prop or a portrait?

[@geoffcrisp7225]

What a brilliant guy Jay is, to put that plaque on the engine as a tribute to a guy he never knew is something really special.

[@kentlarsen5834]

It's so great that Jay keeps reminding us through out his presentation why this engine was built in the first place and keeps giving credit to the men and women who sacrificed so much. Jay is reminding us of the magnificence of this engine and it's big part in history and he is so proud to own it.

[@danielj1063]

Thoroughly enjoyed vicarious vroom Thank you

[@chass1771]

The Merlin was nothing short of sheer genius. Originally designed to produce 1000hp, later versions (the Merlin 130) went to 2070hp. Props to Jay for his touching tribute to the folks who built and flew this amazing engine.

[@Revener666]

The also had the lower rated tank engine version called meteor.

[@mikeholland1031]

Was props a pun? Lol

[@jaggass]

@@Revener666 Charlie Greenfield from the UK has a Meteor engine in his Rover SD1. He said it will do 200mph but needs a long enough runway to do it.

[@dannytechminds423]

@@Revener666 Yeah the 27L meteor cranked out 600hp.

[@brentmcmahon8188]

Your the man Jay what a car. Mike Mann’s is a friend of mine Iam glad you to got together. In the big city of Festus Missouri !!

[@porticojunction]

I enjoy the fact that There is no BS from Jay. He is so knowledgeable, really does his homework and if he doesn't know something he is not ashamed to say so. Humble and happy to learn more, he doesn't always have to be the smartest guy in the room. It makes his presentations so good and never boring. Thank you Jay.

[@rdmineer1]

He shares it with us freely, our gain, and we appreciate it freely, his gain.

[@JohnWilliams-es1mq]

Qqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqq++a

[@zarmindrow5831]

You're very welcome. Thanks for watching.

[@timbrown9731]

This engine helped win the war!

[@garlandremingtoniii1338]

Everything you stated is true. And, The reason why that is??? Is because Jay has a blue-collar-heart. Coupled with a white-collar-mind. Furthermore, Jay is from a blue-collar family growing up. His entire, Life. He wasn’t raised in a self-centered, smug, arrogant type family. Just the opposite.

[@rpdobbler]

As an Auto enthusiast, I've never been disappointed by an episode of JLG.....love em all, for their unique-ness...this episode is no different

[@jack002tuber]

I keep thinking if I wasn't a car guy I would be by the end of one of these videos

[@DocLulzson]

*test*

[@DocLulzson]

lll*uuu*oo

[@DocLulzson]

𝕋𝕙𝕒𝕥'𝕤 𝕤𝕠 𝕒𝕔𝕔𝕦𝕣𝕒𝕥𝕖 𝕚𝕥'𝕤 𝕤𝕔𝕒𝕣𝕪.

[@dickdanger7867]

I like how Jay gies credit to the guys who did all the work!

[@julianwaugh968]

Jay really does a good job educating us about the beauty of the beauty of these works of art.

[@FreeAmerica-sc9hu]

Car guys always become friends with their mechanics when they're not doing the work themselves. Common love for the design and engineering.

[@avman2cl]

A humble man

[@michaelmoore234]

My father Norman More was a flight mechanic in England during the battle of Britain , so nice to see a credit to people like him who kept these awsum machine's running, thanks Jay , brought a tear to my eye.

[@allysonhanks9159]

hello Michael, how are you doing. I hope you are safe and in good health. I just found your picture attractive, hope you don’t mind us chatting sometimes to get to know each other.

[@ToxicSpiker]

Nobody else bring this kind of content to KZbin or anywhere else. Thanks to Jay and his crew, these videos are such a wonderful gift to the world!

[@oceannavagator]

Nobody else could afford to produce this content.

[@norwegianwiking]

Kermit Weeks does it for airplanes

[@buckodonnghaile4309]

It really is wonderful. I enjoy Hagerty and a few other channels but none really come close. If anyone has any suggestions for other great car channels that would be much appreciated.

[@caribbeangtr8077]

This is why you earn good money, to use it on fun things, not just to sit in the bank and look on the balance; enjoy your passion. Would love to see a Collaboration with Jay and Richard Carpenter one of these day, another Collector.

[@myrryxmas]

@@oceannavagator at least he's sharing his boon with the rest of us. how many of these car collectors horde their stock and never allow the public to even set eyes upon them, much less take us along for a ride? their classics sit and collect dust while they pay illegal immigrants sub-minimum wages to wipe them down daily. Jay employs a couple of talented mechanics to maintain/repair/fabricate/restore these beauties and pays them well, i am sure.

[@phillipleeds296]

Nice touch with the memorial plaque. Well done. Lest we forget the people and what those machines were made for.

[@Jason_Quinn]

Sounded like he was getting choked up.

[@stranraerwal]

@@Jason_Quinn: well, that's the nice thing about Jay: He cares !!!

[@leokimvideo]

A car which has an engine note that's the sound of victory

[@XstonedmonkeyzX]

Not the same but the spirit is there 🤣

[@peetsnort]

The funny thing is that the sound of radar is what won the battle of Britain. The early warning allowed and British planes up and ready for the Germans that were empty of fuel and unable to have a dog fight. Not many people know that

[@mikeycraig8970]

​@peetsnort RADAR would of been utterly useless without the planes sent up to intercept its targets.

[@oldcrazyhermit874]

This car will be Jay's legacy. It's absolutely gorgeous. I'm a Rolls-Royce owner and I think this is more of a 'real' Rolls-Royce than a new Wraith. Well done to all who were involved. This is a masterpiece for the ages.

[@rahulmandala4930]

As much as I totally agree with your entire comment, the Wraith and many of the modern-day Rolls Royces still have meaning, importance, emotion, etc. all around. The Wraith defines perfection as a Luxurious, Vivacious Gran Tourer; The Dawn is a dazzling, elegant yacht; The Ghost being the same as well; The Phantom being the all-ruling boss; and the Cullinan being what the Phantom is, but taller.

[@philipsode4168]

@@rahulmandala4930 In my opinion almost all low output car manufacturers are diluted due to their need to be financially viable or/and the fact that they're almost all owned by bigger manufacturers. A lot of the components of todays Rolls Royce can be traced to BMW, and to some extent thats good. It ensures some degree of QC because BMW have the funds to design and test to a greater extent than RR could on their own. However some soul is lost imo compared to a RR that could've been fully built in Goodwood.

[@davephillips5868]

@@philipsode4168 You would have to go back a long time before the Germans to find an RR without significant foreign content. Back in the 80's I had a friend who restored these cars and he said his favourites were the 50's six cylinder cars because so many of the parts were sourced from GM. It made the cars more reliable and much less expensive to keep on the road.

[@hoost3056]

@@davephillips5868 Late comment but you are right. It's a simple numbers game, not enough rich people to buy the vehicles so they have to use mass produced design elements and companies to stay alive. I know if I had something like this Id change the carbs to EFI with Weber throttle bodies, hidden DIS with LS coils and change the camshafts so that it would be more efficient.

[@racerd3801]

This is what I love about Jay, he gives you a lesson in engineering, history and his RESPECT for the men and women that served. THANK YOU SOOOO much JAY, your the best.

[@jamessveinsson6006]

He wouldn't have it any other way

[@johnsmith1474]

I'm really sick of those who served and panderers like you who think they are special. WW2 was important, but "those who serve" today (or since Vietnam) are as much war criminals as heroes.

[@racerd3801]

@@johnsmith1474 Thank you for your kind words

[@johnsmith1474]

@@racerd3801 Thank you for your sarcasm, I appreciate it! The truth is sometimes unkind but truth is more valuable than manners. I refer you to Chomsky on conformity. "How dreadful knowledge of the truth can be when there is no help in the truth." - Sophocles, (495-405 BCE)

[@racerd3801]

@@johnsmith1474 I don,t think this is the correct place for this conversation, do you? by the way what branch did you serve in????

[@AR-jx6wr]

I love that car. It is pure class with that long hood and tapering down to that sleek boat tail. Your guys did a great job Jay.

[@YippeeKiYayMrFalcon]

Its lines truly are stunning! Throughout the video I was just thinking to myself... man that car really is beautiful!! Well done.

[@mpf1947]

@MichaelKingsfordGray "Entirely American," except for the fact that Cord copied the external exhaust from Mercedes-Benz.

[@stranraerwal]

@@mpf1947 : right, for example the SSK-race car etc.

[@davephillips5868]

@MichaelKingsfordGray Well Efff-em. It's a glorious automobile and a fine tribute that I think will stand the test of time.

[@drewp1974]

@4:35. ❤ Jay has a good heart. Printing this Homage to a hero ..

[@felipegacitua4451]

I don't think there is a car in the world that suits you more than this beast! What a machine. Like a custom tailored suit. She's a beauty

[@eddyd8745]

Jay is such a top bloke. It's impossible not to like him or be infected by his passion. Ed from England.

[@DavidRLentz]

Lovely of you to say, mate. 🙂

[@alphamale1717]

Cheers mate.

[@farmerlamb2372]

Aren't we lucky to get such quality content for free! People are still commenting on this a year later....

[@EminemLovesGrapes]

"free"

[@m4rs12]

No ads, for me at least

[@mathiasholstein581]

Abso"f****ng"lutly!!!

[@aaardvarkkk]

Well, my computer was $600, my monitor was $125, my internet bill is $106 because it's part of my phone bill. Without my $250 phone, I have no internet. So it was $1031 for the first month and $106 every month after that. But if you're asking us if it's worth it, heck yes.

[@farmerlamb2372]

@@aaardvarkkk remind me not to invite you over for dinner 😂😂

[@derekmills1080]

What an astounding piece of engineering - the engine, transmission and bodywork. Mr Leno, you have some world class engineers maintaining your collection. 🇬🇧🇺🇸

[@rfwiggins5907]

I agree, it is a beautiful car but there is something sad about such an old relic.

[@billmegnin9288]

That's why I love Jay. I don't like to trailer my cars. That's awesome.

[@gregwelch6658]

Class act Mr Leno. Thank you for paying tribute the history and lives lost to protect our freedoms.

[@ockertbrits6907]

I like that Jay decided to have the steering on the right side. Very British. It is a tribute to teh love and level of attention that went into the car. Well done. Hat off.

[@mechalovessquirrels]

Jay is so knowledgeable, respectful and gives his team a chance to express themselves. Thanks for giving tribute to the soldier.

[@craigoliveira7727]

This is hands down the most beautiful automobile i have ever laid my eyes on.

[@victoralcocer9328]

For sure !!

[@metsot]

It's up there I think.

[@navaho5430]

Check out final objective 55 Chevy, Rod Hatfield built in Victoria Castlemaine Rod Shop .

[@kangyuan4842]

Certainly my sentiment.

[@burkenelson2501]

Look up the round door Rolls Royce and the Bugatti Type 41 "Royale"

[@paultrigger3798]

my god this car is amazing. The amount of work and reverse engineering and craftwork put into this to me is far more impressive than any of the modern supercars.

[@norbertoespinoza5158]

I thought your picture was a piece of my hair on the phone

[@thomasallen3818]

I love the sound of a Rolls Merlin engine, absolutely beautiful.

[@sunnyjim1355]

I'm sure there were many German pilots who thought the exact same thing, even as they were shot from the skies.

[@gregwarner3753]

Have you ever heard a Mosquito fighter/bomber fly by. Two Merlin engines in close formation.

[@jerrycraig6522]

The glory days of hydroplanes, I went to all the seafair races with my grampa then the turbine boats ruined it for me, and him!!!

[@RANDOMGUY-ty3ze]

@@gregwarner3753 the Lancaster has double the engines so double the sound.

[@chass1771]

@@gregwarner3753 Pfft. The Lancaster had four of these puppies. I've been up close and personal with the only two flying examples of Roy Chadwick's extraordinary plane and NOTHING comes close to the sound of four Merlins in full song.

[@frankparsons1629]

Oh crikey, for an Englishman to see and hear a Merlin engine its goosebumps time. Amazing, Jay, thank you so so much.

[@michaelhayward7572]

Stunning engine. Stunning bodywork. Stunning build. Very very understated. As if a Brit had built it, ie no bling, which is a huge compliment to Jay and his workforce. You cannot buy taste and class. Kudos.

[@Tomatohater64]

Understated power is fabulous. Probably why I love Bentley and Rolls so much. Leave it to Europe to make it right the first time.

[@qasimmir7117]

Michael Hayward The Brits have made some of the greatest things in history.

[@shane864]

I choose to believe that no one into a god tier car like that would do anything to it other than let it speak for itself. What an unbelievably iconic piece of industrial art.

[@revpgesqredux]

@@Tomatohater64 Britain. Not Europe. Leave it to Europe to start a totalitarian driven bloody conflict among their rivalrous tribes.

[@sunnyjim1355]

Couldn't agree more. As a Brit I had a lump in my throat watching this. Not just because of the love and care these talented gentlemen put into restoring this incredible machine, but also because of the deference they expressed as to how it was even possible. SIrs, I salute you.

[@SteveDentonClassics]

Now that's a proper car!! 27 litres of pure aviation happiness housed within a great motor!! Awesome stuff!!

[@khaccanhle1930]

I'd like to see the R2800 in a car, but I don't see how they could fit 46liters on a car.

[@SteveDentonClassics]

Now that would be something else, a massive radial engine in a car would be awesome, I guess someone will try it one day lol

[@tomtalk24]

I thought the car housed the motor?

[@stranraerwal]

@@craigmclean8260 : actually: aviation motors are being built for airplanes..this Jay Leno experimental car is great...but why would you put a huge "Wasp Major" into a car ? That's kind of stupid...like having a noble race trotter pull your shabby little old camping trailer.

[@caribman10]

Jay isn't just a car guy - he's a visionary. And this car is magnificent.

[@andrewmullen4003]

Thanks Jay from a UK RAF Veteran, for the respect and your passion about these beautiful machines.

[@CarsVehicles]

The starting engine procedure and the sound of this beast is absolutely amaizing...

[@MrBillcale]

i usually dont like rich people maybe i'm jealous, but i think jay deserves everything he has, because he is nice enough to share it all with us, thanks jay

[@mulder19x95]

Jay grew up extremely poor though and never forgot where he came from. In fact the reason he doesn't wear a wedding ring even though he has been married for years is because when he got married he couldn't afford a ring so he doesn't wear one to always remind him of that.

[@MrBillcale]

@@mulder19x95 my dad and i just had dinner, and uess what thats exactly what he said, jay nver fogoet he grew up , something so down to earth and un pretencious about jay, just a great stand up fellah

[@dookiebooger9967]

Jay is about as rare as it gets. Usually people with his level of money have such typical taste with cars, either a new Ferrari or Porsche with a land rover daily driver. Jay has the best taste by far

[@gregorytimmons4777]

@@mulder19x95 I think extremely poor night be a stretch. Maybe more so when very young but his dad was buying new cars in the 1960's.

[@dookiebooger9967]

@Skodaman2 true. But at the same time, if money were no object, wouldn't you have one of each too?

[@qdood]

Thanks Jay have been waiting for this one.. what a great car!!

[@Bryanscott88]

The most spectacular thing about this entire vehicle is the plague You had made put on the valve cover. What an amazing touch👌

[@csealand]

Jay. Your show is so much more than just a program about a rolls Royce. Thanks

[@gutierrezgerdardo4044]

So muxh knowledge here too.

[@andrewnorris5415]

Germany esp. learned lessons after WW2. I don't think Western Europe will ever fight each other again after that terrible war. There are other areas/countries we need to be alert to though. Catch it early, not as we did with Hitler.

[@672egalaxie6]

Hear! Hear!

[@mwatts1705]

It’s not just the art and the engineering, it’s the stories that Jay adds that makes this series so special.

[@eisernenfuchs123]

The engine that won the war. Beautiful vintage sound~

[@ticker1ch]

A worthy homage to the spirit of Master Royce's brainstorm power plant which turned the tide of Axis atrocities. Salute JL and proper show.;

[@jonnyb2532]

Gorgeous! It *is* an effing Rolls-Royce! Back in the day Rolls sold the chassis *only* and you took it to the coach builder of your choice and they built what you wanted.

[@user-fz3sz2dj4r]

One of the most beautiful things ive ever seen

[@simonlloyd7557]

I teared up watchin this..Leno is class. When us Limeys and you Yanks get together, we create magic.

[@NoName-ds5uq]

You are a great custodian of that engine Jay, thank you!

[@joeg5414]

5:20 you can hear his voice getting shaking talking about it. it really means a lot to him. jay seems like one of the few good hollywood celebrities left.

[@gc33]

I absolutely love and admire Jay's passion for anything automotive... And quite humble with it all too.

[@thomasallen3818]

I also love the “cockpit” rake, like the stance of a tail dragger airplane.

[@nitramvoksmad2404]

Yeah come to think of it..

[@christophecamus3295]

Jay leno knowledge and love of cars make this show one of the best car show on KZbin. Maybe the best

[@clembisto6654]

I've watched a lot of these episodes over the years, and this is probably my favorite. Jay has such a reverence for the subject matter, and his deep respect for the design, engineering and execution, as well as the WWII history behind this engine, make for a deeply interesting story. Why would a guy spend three fortunes redesigning and rebuilding a car he'll only drive a couple of times a year? LOVE, pure and simple...

[@matthewdowd4686]

This was soo heartfelt, jay has massive respect for history and our soldiers, you could tell throughout that he is quite affected by the heroism and selflessness of those who serve and have served, we should all follow his example and honor our brave men and women in uniform and say thank you for you’re service and sacrifice! 🇺🇸

[@saus2906]

I wish I had a cool Grandfather like Jay Leno

[@Dodek72]

I wish i had a grandfather 😢

[@Dodek72]

@Delta Fox 🙂

[@icanfartloud]

Well, he's the end of his line.....It's kinda sad that no children or grandchildren of Jay's will carry the torch or maintain the name and collection when he's gone.

[@MaximBajcik]

He’s a bit a grandfather to all of us now, what a role model.

[@Kerithanos]

How do you know Jay Leno had a cool grandfather?

[@ryanmcneill7492]

Wonderful. I’ll never forget the intensity of my first experience of witnessing a Merlin starting. A Mk IX Supermarine Spitfire at the Newtownards airshow in the 80’s . I was about 12 years old , standing about 20 feet away and directly in line with the exhaust stubs. It felt like Zeus himself had descended on us.

[@HarryFlashmanVC]

'Descended'? ... farted? 😁

[@markwhitehead1658]

I have to say you sir are a true enthusiast. This was a huge undertaking and you and your team pulled it off with flying colours. Thank you for a great video and the story of the build. All the best from England 👍

[@andrewward1887]

My father worked for Thrupp and Maberly in London during the war as a panel beater making bodies for Rolls Royce he was 14 years old and survived two bombings at the plant he is now 91

[@ceke]

Andrew Ward my great grandfather and grandmother (rest in peace to both of them) both worked at Bentley in Crewe and met while working and stared dating.. not long after with the outbreak of WW2, he was drafted into the military and my grandmother stayed working at the factory and ended up overseeing a production line of the Merlin engine.

[@sadtoast6122]

Well ain't that something good for him man 😊

[@Haverfield-ji1hx]

Your dad is one tough son of a gun. let him know the internet loves him.

[@JulesHunter22]

Oh my gosh. God bless that man 🙏

[@UncleSpuddy]

Respect.

[@johncavar2914]

This guy knows how to have fun and enjoy a passion ..Merlin great classic engines 👍🏼⏰

[@johncavar2914]

Mick Rice 🍛 get a life numb nuts 🥜

[@johncavar2914]

Mick Rice Jay is a legend !

[@shadybeep]

This is one of the most beautiful looking cars I've ever seen

[@PUNCHARD800ftlb]

what a stunning piece of motoring sculpture and engineering

[@BadgerDave]

This is the most impressive car I've ever seen or heard. It is absolutely beautiful!

[@atticusfinch8652]

A work of art, and wonderful that the Merlin was one of those built at Hillington in Glasgow. Your eye for history and detail is a delight, Jay. I love the way your team are more scientists than mechanics! Best wishes from Scotland!

[@tonyking9235]

WORK OF ART THE WHOLE CAR . WELL DONE BOYS

[@tomthumb1941]

All I can say is, Jay is a class act, I always watched him on the tonight show and still like everything he does, his wife is also a classy person. thanks Jay.

[@waitaminute-vw9hf]

"The hand magneto makes it harder to steal". Jay, always the comedian.

[@marcstager1284]

Maybe not after seeing this video... Youi don't need a key!

[@NipperDog]

Jay, please keep sharing your own collection with us. 👍

[@markwilliams9386]

Ace my grandad was cheif engineer raf 40, 45 Harold thrall sadly he passed away few months back, bless him, thank you so much Jay. Willy.

[@BigSalP]

That's a genuine piece of art you built Jay... Please do get that brake booster in there as I'm sure you'll feel more relaxed and assured. Also, you weren't kidding when you said that the transmission is slung low. I can't believe how close those skid rails are to the ground. I guess you have to be very careful and on the lookout for any manholes that are even slightly above street grade. Love your show and I can't get enough. Please don't ever stop making them.

[@spikespa5208]

And manhole covers askew. Ask George Russell of Williams F1.

[@phillipmassie6552]

Yes I agree, those skid rails must give only 3 to 5 inches clearance ? When I observed that it made me wonder if it would be practical to rotate the engine a few degrees but I realize it is a unusually complex engine and it could further complicate configuring the oil cooling lines and fuel lines and pumps. But the main reason I would be loath to do it is it would alter the beautiful symmetry of the engine compartment.

[@ryoungatlmidotnet]

The paint on this car is fantastic.

[@larrygall5831]

I've watched this episode 3 times now. Jay is a fantastic human being aside from being a truly great collector and custodian of all these vehicles. I really like this guy. Late night TV still hasn't recovered since he left. It was the end of an era.

[@kurtbjorn3841]

"Taxiing" - Jay talks about the feel of this awesome machine. I flew the F-15, and in IDLE, on a long taxiway, the aircraft would accelerate to 80 knots, 90 mph, or more. We were constantly on the brakes to keep it in check. The power was insane. No parking brake. Holding short for a while, your legs got quivery from simply keeping the aircraft from moving. I appreciate the men who do this sort of work. Jay Leno has my respect; so refreshing from other "stars".

[@marshallbowen8693]

Four Merlins flew over my house yesterday. Fantastic sound and you can hear them coming long before you see the Lancaster.

[@neilperry2224]

I too have seen the Lancaster flying too, but it was in company of a Hurricane and Spitfire in the summer of 81 . I was on holiday in the Isle of Wight, and the three aeroplanes flew about 100 - 200 feet above the beach. Time n people stopped still as the air was ripped apart by the sound of 6 Merlin's and they banked over the bay with the sun reflecting on glass cockpit covers. And then in the 90's was lucky to work at Bham international airport, there was a single Supermarine Spitfire practising manouvers over the airport. You could hear the engine inside the building!!! It climbed and turned and flew gracefully and even did a Victory Roll. Awesome Sunday never forgotten, if I had the money I'd fly in the twin seat spitfire.

[@nitramvoksmad2404]

Thanks, Jay, your tribute honoring the young men who fought for us during WW2 w/ many perishing on D-Day, June 6th, 1944, and you've mounted upon the valve cover of this beautiful '34 Merlin military engine caused my eyes to well-up, my face became flush, and my chest and heart filled with emotion ( some call that crying). I just can't say enough how much a guy such as myself, in his 60th year, appreciates your choice of methods for giving back. I think what you have done and continue to do is quite unique, building a sort of historical timeline of automotive manufacturing with inflection points expressing advances in engineering along with conceptual innovation that has been such a part of world car production. Your contribution to that history also teaches and informs us as to the excitement about the more visceral aspects of acceleration, stopping, handling, craftsmanship, etc., offered to a greater or lesser degree by each machine's design and purpose. I love what you do Jay, thank you for sharing these treasures, always! Nobody else does what you do, please, please continue on car-maestro!

[@datadavis]

It saddens me that if i was born in the 1920's i would probably have fought 'Uncle Joe's' tyranny in the east, and i would have been demonized for it by history, regardless of the monstrous atrocities perpetrated in the name of bolshevism.

[@3374jj]

Exquisite piece of engineering your crew built there, Jay.

[@AmericasChoice]

The proportions are just about perfect.

[@3374jj]

@@AmericasChoice Yes they sure are.

[@AmericasChoice]

@@3374jj Jay is lucky to have those guys.

[@normanpaterson]

Merry Christmas, my father (Cdn Scottish) in the Canadian Air force, flew Lancaster's powered by 4 Merlin's in WW2, he survived, but told me what it was like to come back after a mission and your best friend bunked next to you, his bunk was empty, he also told me that the sound of the Merlin's was like music and a reassuring sound. Life expectancy for a Lancaster then, was 40 hours of flying before they were shot down. At the end of the war Pop (my father) had to fly out survivors of Bergen Belsen concentration camp. Pop landed up running the United Way in Winnipeg, god bless him. R.I.P.

[@octoman_games]

I would LOVE to start a car like that! Switch, switch, switch, click, button, crank start! AWESOME!

[@gavinhassett479]

It can be done, just rewire your ignition, fuel pumps, starter and ecu to all need seperate switches to energize.

[@ctsteve1967]

Purchase a Four Engine prop Airplane.

[@VolkerHett]

Get an old German patrol boat! The Mercedes Diesels where very good at that and you could have two of them!

[@nitramvoksmad2404]

"...makes it hard to steal." lol

[@GSG1878]

That startup is one of the best things ever...thanks for being such an enthusiast Jay and well done to Jim and the rest of your crew...awesome.

[@williamthomas2278]

I can't help myself but " back in the day" is one of my favorite Jay Leno quotes

[@bandoheme]

Jay - you’re a champ. Thank you for consistently remembering the patriots that gave their lives for our continued opportunity at freedom.

[@lococontrol1368]

Great car Jay as a Glaswegian nice to hear your mum hailed from there. My mother helped build aircraft parts during the war in Glasgow as a turner. You are right we owe a huge debt of gratitude to all who helped the war effort and to you Americans without whom the war would not have been won.

[@matthewfrankcook]

Love it Jay, wonderful car, beautiful story and thanks for the acknowledgement of our brave servicemen. Kia kaha.

[@gorgemuld7812]

I could hear Mr. Leno talk all day. He is a real nerd with a great passion, love these videos. Keep it up Mr. Leno :)

[@JamesMcCown-q5s]

Jay Leno is a rare treasure. He has every right to enjoy every car in his collection no matter how unique or expensive.

[@standswithfish]

What a beautiful work of art! Jay, you claim to belong to the "more money than brains" club, but much of your work is a great testament to the spirit of automotive design and history. Thanks for sharing!

[@gregorytimmons4777]

Jay has enough money to pursue any hair brained scheme that inhabits his mind until satisfied. That "Ecojet" or whatever that thing is that blew it's back window out on the maiden voyage proves that.

[@Markle2k]

Rolls should send Jay a sterling silver flying lady Spirit of Ecstasy as a peace offering.

[@AudeKhatru]

I was going to say something like this. How could Rolls Royce NOT want a Spirit of Ecstasy on the front of this?

[@LaurieMB]

@@luckie79 - you'd be surprised - I would think they'd actually love to get behind this. The company is a bit different now doing things like the Black Badge range... I'd love to see RR actually give it the thumbs up to badge it properly.

[@johnsmith1474]

Huh? You think Rolls Royce kowtows to hobbyists?

[@Markle2k]

@Jason Bouphasavanh Randomly bashing on hipsters is such a hipster thing to do. RR is run by a stereotypical uptight Bavarian.

[@Conservator.]

The car is unique so it deserves a unique piece on the radiator. Not a series made emblem. Why would you want it to look like something that it is not? By that I do not mean to say that one is ‘better’ than the other, just that they are different.

[@barberdoug2012]

My hat goes off to the true craftsman that built the entire car. Beautiful!

[@richardmattix5322]

Jay Leno is the perfect person to restore and maintain these beautiful cars because of his love for these vehicles.

[@DougSpringer1]

Incredible work by Jay's team. There's nothing like the sound of a Merlin, even normally aspirated. I was at an air race decades ago, and most of the planes were Merlin powered. The sound of them coming around the pylons was something I've never forgotten.

[@shawneldridge4781]

Absolutely one of the most beautiful vehicles with an amazing history. Thank you Jay Leno for keeping our history alive

[@ihos501]

"it was built to fight tyranny" - love it

[@justaskmeiknow5584]

We need that today...Let's Go Brandon!!!

[@George.Andrews.]

What a huge effort went into this engine to fight tyranny . We need it again now to show Putin how to behave.

[@Exercise_as_Medicine]

@@justaskmeiknow5584 … the tyrant of the moment is the leader of the Jan 6th insurrection - Donald J Trump…

[@wellnesportstore9519]

@@George.Andrews. you forget about Americans in Iraq bombing hospitals for 20 years just cause 2 buildings were attacked....but of course Americans always are allergic remembering their war crimes even while they still doing them

[@George.Andrews.]

@@wellnesportstore9519 am I American?

[@edmudd1600]

Jay and Johnny GREATEST late night host hands down.

[@druidofthefang]

Oh man what a beautiful car, gotta love aircraft engines on cars! This show really made me appreciate old cars, and especially cars like this. Thank you again Jay for your work on cars. JLG is the best car show, ever.

[@Bigmack573]

How right you are about that magnificent engine and the even more amazing men and women who flew them. You have hit another high spot Jay, well done! Downunder Lindsay

[@stephenphillip5656]

Rolls Royce never published the power output of their car engines- all they would say is that it was *"adequate".* Wonderful car to see and hear- it makes me proud to be British..! Thank you for sharing this with us Jay- a true gentleman and a car enthusiast as well.

[@burlowsurviorhills4584]

That's what Jay has a Heart and loves America and most of all has always given honor to those that GAVE ALL thank you for your service.

[@andyharman3022]

Another wonderful episode. Jay's firing on all cylinders! And he can't overdo the tribute to the people who built and fought with these engines. If the Merlin didn't exist in 1940, Germany would have knocked England out of WW2, and the world today would be a much different place. This is why the Merlin engine is depicted in a stained glass window in one of the English cathedrals. It's that important to the history of England. Now Jay needs to do an Allison V-1710 in a 1930's Cadillac!

[@JamesPhieffer]

That is a beautiful car, powered by, in my opinion, the greatest internal combustion engine ever built. Car and engine are both as much art as machine, and are a terrific tribute to the men and women who built, and later flew, the numerous aircraft powered by the mighty Merlin.

[@sambaritone]

Incredible! I am so appreciative that you preserve and engineer these cars to bring new life to them and keep them going.

[@tingley428]

As an old school muscle car guy and a history/war buff, I gotta say that may be THE coolest car I've seen in a long long time!! If I won the lottery I'd 100% drive it!

[@johngamba4823]

That’s a thing of beauty. Thanks for sharing. My great grandfather worked at the factory where the engine was made

[@shankarbalan3813]

I love all these classics Jay has.... great taste mate! I like his kindness and the tribute to those lost in wartime too. Jay is a nice man. No doubt about it.

[@300mag83]

Jay not only drives his cars but is knowledgeable about them. He knows a lot about cars. Enough to where I learn things about cars listening to him. Jay is a legend!!

[@jamesandrews8698]

I love that jays most lasting legacy wont be tv or comedy but a passion for cars, engineering and history. watching this i forget he was ever a late night host lol hes a car guy first and last

[@maxmantooth6030]

Thank you so much Mr. Leno. My father used to tell me stories of how wonderful the Merlin engine was in his P-40 Warhawk. he was a fighter pilot in the Pacific theater with the US army air corps, stationed in New Guinea.

[@ianmangham4570]

COOL

[@fdhicks69]

Those would have been F or Ls as all the rest used Allisons.

[@roberthogue5138]

The P-40 had a Allison engine.

[@johnbeauvais3159]

ROBERT HOGUE not the F and L variants, they used a Merlin 13 engine that gave them an effective ceiling of 20 Angels. Guys would strip out two of the 50 cals and the wing fuel tanks to make faster birds and pounce enemies in a diving attack knowing nothing could chase them down. They were hot planes

[@roberthogue5138]

@@johnbeauvais3159 thank you for correcting me. Now I know more!