1951 Ferrari 212 Inter by Ghia - Jay Leno's Garage

These are the cars that Jay just loves! This 1951 Ferrari 212 Inter by Ghia has been owned by just one family and cared for over all all the years!
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[@terrellcowles7342]

This episode was pretty special I'd say. Its the first time Jay kinda went into depth about his parents with a guest. Great guy and a great car. Please keep that car as original as possible. It's literally art and history.

[@deankay4434]

As hired as the import tech in 82, at an independent shop with 42 years of history, had their grandchildren kids showing us with imports. The the "Offutt" Air Force base. Guys bought cars from overseas and landed as cargo. Word of mouth brought cars I have never heard of. Some had left-hand drive but rod / shafts that went to the right. Just in-case they were they want to built a right-drive. DK, ASE Master Tech since 1978, tech long before.

[@zacharyperkins3048]

Your mics/sound quality is horrible.

[@geebs76]

As a retired powertrain engineer I worked with lots of engineers that invested years to eliminate gear whine. But I love hearing the gear whine in the classics. Coupled with the Ferrari V-12 it sounds awesome!

[@slerbahuuli]

Exactly! I've worked with rallycars in the past and that extremely loud and violent whining just makes the difference with high performance cars. Ofcourse with a GT like this Ferrari, loud whining would ultimately ruin the car and the driving experience, but little and subtle whining just makes an old automobile just a tiny bit more special.

[@nobodynoone2500]

Straight cut gears are a symphony of torque transfer!

[@rytearb]

After all those years it's STILL a great looking car! Timeless...

[@lucasrem]

mmuhhaahhaahha, Timeless ??? check the Royalties, many bigger and older Ferrari family cars !

[@rytearb]

@@lucasrem I’ll check the royalties mmuhhaahhaahha

[@bobschenkel7921]

Amazing, amazing, amazing. To think that Mr. Foster preserved this vehicle for all those years is just a sign of how much he treasured the work of Mr. Ferrari. And going to Maranello to learn from the original mechanics was more proof. Thank you for saving the 212 and keeping it so original. That is true love.

[@steventrostle1825]

Well said! Yes THANK YOU

[@kenrandall5680]

Agreed.

[@parrotraiser6541]

Understated elegance. Ghia deserve a lot of credit for the body's solidity.

[@tatianaes3354]

How do they compare to other body manufacturers of the time that also used Ferrari chassis?

[@matthiasbalke9089]

Italy switched to the right side of the road in 1953, two years after this car was made. Until then, Italian cars were right hand drive. Sweden was the last country in Continental Europe to switch to driving on the right side in 1967, not Switzerland.

[@mypugsdad5366]

You are correct it was Sweden who was the last county to switch. Now not sure this is true but I was told that even though Sweden did drive on the left they had the steering on the left on there cars before the switch.

[@JC-he7yk]

There is a famous photo of the chaos on the switch over day..

[@Hlilii]

⁠@@JC-he7ykdo you by any chance remember the name of this photo or where/how to find it

[@johanankarback6821]

@@mypugsdad5366 That is correct. We had left hand drive cars and drove on the left before 1967. I´m not sure why.

[@HammarixSwe]

​@@mypugsdad5366 Yes, fortunately thats true so we can still drive our old cars no problems.

[@DickDawsonTheShills]

That man's father is a legend for keeping such an amazing car it it's out the factory state. True automotive royalty indeed.

[@toobalicious]

Thanks to Thaddeus. What a wonderful way to preserve the memory of his late father - through sharing his wonderful Ferrari 212 with Jay and us.

[@adriennefoley2906]

What a great guest and amazing car

[@jefffrey7825]

The car was auctioned off before this episode aired.

[@mountainjeff]

@@jefffrey7825 Really? Where? What'd it get? I'm thinkin' a couple mil or more.

[@TheHkluivert]

@@mountainjeffSotheby’s says $950,000, but I am not sure if that is the starting price or the final price

[@graeme9679]

I can see why his mum didn't like it, too choppy.

[@darinclark1853]

Like I've said before, Jay's the kind of guy who will drive a multi miillion dollar vintage car on the road.... Amazing car.

[@martentrudeau6948]

What a fantastic car, amazingly the 70 y.o. coachwork by Ghia is still gorgeous, so stylish inside and out. The 5 Speed and V12 is very Ferrari. Truly car royalty.

[@travyboy5947]

Reminds me of my Miata. I know it's just a Miata and it'll never be worth what that Ferrari is worth but it just keeps running and keeps running and the sounds are reminiscent and it just brings me so much joy to drive

[@ldnwholesale8552]

a LOT cheaper to run and maintain and handles a lot better as well! The car an MGB wishes it was instead of a Morris Major in drag!

[@johnnygeorgopoulos4072]

There's only a handful of cars made in the 90s and early 00s that were true drivers cars, and even less of those handful that will go down in automotive history.... and the Miata/MX-5 is absolutely at the top of that list, actually Mazda takes 2 spots on that list, the Miata and the FC RX-7 (even though I'm an FB guy), if they would've dropped an NA 13B making about 200hp into the Miata, it would've been even better than it's already infamous status.

[@sergioleone3583]

Fantastic. I loved the smile on the owner's face when he described his father working on the cars after a day at the office. BEAUTIFUL car, too, and not all Ghia bodies for Ferrari suit my eye. This one is gorgeous. And the ultimate preservation car, it's still super clean but not restored. Love it. Perfection.

[@Lensman864]

One of my favourite episodes. The rapport and respect is cheering and the car superb. It's often clear if Mr Leno likes a contributer and in this case it's transparent.

[@NCCoder]

For a short time, I worked at a company that restored Ferraris. During my tenure there, they had "Old lady 80," I think a similar model. There really is something special about those older cars, they really have individual personalities.

[@costafilh0]

Another point to add to the auction description: Featured in Jay Leno's Garage. Because this guy will auctioned it off in the blink of an eye! I can feel it!

[@baronvontourettes]

Beautiful proportions and just the right curves. This car was way ahead of its time when it came out. It’s just a stunning masterpiece and time capsule.

[@kenrandall5680]

Wish I could agree with you. Just too plain even in that build era.

[@danielkeel9265]

Those lines, and those little chrome "fins" to cater to the rage while still keeping a real elegance in the design. Gorgeous car.

[@mythrusthelema]

Jay, Jay, Jay what the heck! That little beauty must be worth it's weight in gold... Thanks to the gentleman and his father for preserving it and to you for sharing it with us. I was gobsmacked.

[@rahulsudhir666]

You know what, surprisingly enough, they traded for below 1.2 million USD recently n as low as 600,000 a few years ago. The 212 didn't have the same race pedigree as the 250, which is why they command that premium.

[@JTA8130LV]

It sold for $960000 at RM

[@mythrusthelema]

So only worth it's weight in silver, my bad 😜

[@rahulsudhir666]

@@mythrusthelema Lol

[@01FozzyS]

Beautiful work of art.

[@jamesellsworth9673]

The fabulous Ferrari sounds of engine and transmission! More could have been said about the Ghia-designed body. It gave elegance to the vehicle.

[@dtroutmann]

The body is so incredible that it's the simplicity so gorgeous

[@lescobrandon3047]

I was ten years old back then. Compared the the popular fords, this car has a true personality. Love it. My father bought the neighborhood’s only Nash “Upside down bathtub”.

[@kickit59]

In 1974 when I was still 15, I bought a white Nash bathtub for $50! It had bad kingpins so a mechanic said and had a death wobble at 50mph or more! If you kept it below fifty it wasn't too bad. I only kept it long enough to save my paychecks from my dishwashing job to buy a better car! I always started though! It had that in it's favor.

[@dannycalley7777]

LB .................my uncle had a 4 door Nash and the seats folded down like a bed us kids slept in it when they came down to Fla.

[@pauldmann1166]

Outstanding… I love it when guests show genuine interest in Jay’s opinions and his experience. A great car and a wonderful opportunity to see and hear it running. 🙏

[@teddeman]

I sat in that car years ago in Florida. Papito told me the VP of Ferrari took him to a bank in Italy where the car was in the back lot because it had been repossessed from someone who couldn't afford it. He also said it was one of the only 3 window versions (without the rear circular window). The mileage was at 29252 when I sat in it in 2017 (he said that was it, not 129252). When I visited, Papito dared me to turn the keys on each of the cars I sat in! I sat in the '74 Bora first. He warned me to watch my head and I promptly slammed the back of my head on the roof rail. The Bora had a dash mount passport, which made me grin. Papito was such an awesome person and so nice to share his collection.

[@chrisleffler3145]

Truly well maintained, great owner that cared for it himself. A rare find and wonderful story.

[@vikos78]

It is a right hand drive, not for the UK market but because it was standard back then on sport cars. Driving on this side of the car allowed you to watch closely the right side of the road. Cars such as french Hotchkiss also had this configuration, even in the mid fifties.

[@bennyhannover9361]

Yes and the Lancia from 1946 to 1958 were also often Right hand drive like Aprilia Aurelia and such…

[@WarriorsPhoto]

That old v12 sound is what sold me.

[@JohnKorvell]

Imagine going back in time and seeing Prince Rainier and Grace Kelly cruising the roads of Monaco in this. Such style!!

[@scottimusgarrett15]

What a wonderful, amazing car! I absolutely love an unrestored car, and given this car's provenance, it's originality is unbelievable! It does look like it rides like a truck, though! Thanks to Thaddeus for letting us all see it, and thanks to Jay and the crew for giving us the opportunity to experience this fabulous, rare car! ✌️❤️🙂🇨🇦

[@mountainjeff]

I think he could be cut some slack for 'all original' with some new shocks. if he could find some.

[@Redmenace96]

Pure gold. Great episode. I'm speechless. Very special car.

[@aserta]

Not a Ferrari fan, especially of late, but that's a stunning looking car and a completely different beast from what the company became.

[@joeclark7082]

Wow! Wonderful piece of automotive history. Thank you so much to the original owner

[@pkuudsk9927]

Mad respect for his Dad keeping it alive and running with just regular maintenance. Sad his son has such little interest in the car, other than it his Dads old car worth millions. Love the coat hanger hook behind the drivers seat, you know that is aftermarket installed. By his dad for his work suit. No new car will be alive in 73 years or worth anything.

[@brianjames5685]

That may be the most beautiful car I've seen in a long time. Thanks for showing it.

[@ericbitzer5247]

Wow! That is one beautiful work of art car. Absolutely gorgeous!

[@DavidCormier-er7em]

That whole car was beautiful. But the sound of that engine that was amazing. As always thanks for bringing that to us Jay and your crew

[@donmacquarrie9161]

Immaculately maintained! wow. what a treasure!

[@n3307v]

I love these videos of the unique, gorgeous automobiles.

[@eddylauterback1312]

One of the best Jay's done. And you know Jay loves his Hudson. He mentions it in many videos.

[@johnnyboy1586]

You can tell jay is really enjoying this car and conversation Love the interior colour of the trim and dash,simply beautiful!

[@paulmcdonald9592]

Preservation extraordinaire. Thanks, Jay. And thanks to the owner for making it available.

[@rahulsudhir666]

What a beautiful machine. It's awesome to hear that it stayed in the same family all these years. Imagine havin a restomod type vehicle today with a 2.5 or 3 litre NA V12 n a proper manual. Top speed n 0-60/100 be damned. Just the rush of rowing through the gears in something like a SLC or one of those by Superformance but with a small V12. 🔥

[@rousemotorsport]

The exhaust sound is magnificent!

[@skyedog24]

That's incredible thank you for displaying this for us that is just a joy to see.❤

[@rajm.5819]

Absolutely gorgeous piece of art.

[@EweCantHandletheTruth]

That sound is magical

[@jean-jacqueskaselorganreco6879]

new shocks and it will be perfect. Wonderful, thanks Jay

[@bicyclist2]

I love these old Ferrari's. This is phenomenal. I'd like to see how this compares to Jay's Talbo Lago. This is exactly why I love old cars better than any of the new cars. Thank you.

[@gurneyforpresident2836]

Wow, what a great car, what a great story. IMHO a cars story is the best part of being a car guy and the hobby. If there was a top 10 of stories to tell, this one is definitely a candidate. Thanks again Jay and God bless you too.

[@wademiyataki9221]

Love seeing videos like these, where the story is as awesome (if not more) than the car.

[@robertyoung1777]

I truly enjoy seeing an untinkered with car like this! Thank you to both - Jay and the Thaddeus.

[@troystaten5633]

What a stunning car. Thanks for showing us.

[@gradybrowning3976]

Such a Beautiful Car!

[@wotrulke5868]

True legends thank you for letting Jay feature this car in the channel 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🏎️

[@peekaboo1575]

What an astonishing sound.

[@IAm1InTheIAm]

Gee, my back hurts after watching this great episode, but i have a big smile on my face- thanks you guys!

[@TreDeuce-qw3kv]

Timeless automotive art/beauty. Reminds me of the Cistalia.

[@MKULTRA1701]

Wow. I love just the shape of it. Very simple but it is just exquisite. What a beautiful automobile.

[@mikekaatman3194]

Words can't describe this breathtaking automobile..

[@joaoportesantava1412]

That’s beautiful and it sounds amazing!

[@stevelee5724]

I put my cat down a week ago I'm spewing ! To watch this, I smiled and smiled ! Thank you J and the owners of the best Farari in the world ! The Best In The World !...

[@waynemack6833]

I enjoyed listening to you two talk as much as this beautiful car❤️

[@macocouy]

Loved the ending. God bless you Jay!!

[@melvinburwell8202]

Beautiful. This is what I like Jay. Right hand drive. Gorgeous vehicle. Nice story. 👍❤️😎🤑🤑

[@hawlikd]

A timeless classic.

[@dirkroed]

Thank you for this video! Such a beautiful car... such a fantastic piece of history!

[@steveniksid5874]

Great to see an episode of JLG with a internal combustion engine!

[@davidoldbikes799]

Magnificent! Stunning car and clearly loved it's entire life.

[@impslap7620]

Wow, what a gorgeous example of early Ferrari. I love the story and the fact it was left in original state. Seeing how it sold for $950k, somebody got a deal on this one at Monterey this year.

[@Klassiccycles]

I figured the son would sell dad's car. Nothing sticks around through the generations.

[@richardstoffel6585]

Wait the son sold?? And less than a mil?? I see others sell around 1.7?

[@Klassiccycles]

@@richardstoffel6585 I dis some searching and I couldn't find where it had been sold. So I'm not sure THIS car went across the block.

[@louissparks2496]

It sounds wonderful.

[@lawrencefisher5256]

Excellent video , very informative and the personal touches added a nice backdrop. Thanks to you both.

[@joeblow1942]

Such a GORGEOUS car! Love the lines.

[@pigeonpallz1733]

I would absolutely love to spend a day looking at your vehicles especially your motorcycles. It's cool to see how much you enjoy these things

[@craigcolavito5606]

Man, what an artefact! So incredible!! Great Great episode!!

[@eoinoconnell185]

I know Jay isn't a major Ferrari fan. But he'd make way in his collection for this classic.

[@guidor.4161]

Me too...😂

[@daniellarge9784]

He likes Ferrari cars but despises the company.

[@MrJearley6]

Thank you Jay Leno. This is a Shores Subscriber on the West Coast Los Angeles thank you this 212 is beautiful thank you. I think I’ve watched this video at least five times so far because this is nice thank you cannot wait for your next video and last but least you keep me content because we don’t have cars like this on the big island of Hawaii. We do have classics, but we don’t have classics like this on the island.🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@brunonumerouno]

What a gem. Great episode.

[@AtilioEscobar]

I love the extended drive sesh. Enjoyed every minute of it.

[@AtilioEscobar]

@@Text-JayLenoGarage yeeew! Wud eye wyn?

[@wyskass861]

I'm glad Jay is back in denim. I though there may have been something wrong by the last two episodes and fancy shirt.

[@MrBluoct]

Next level What a history and story ! Thanks

[@williamsherer2580]

SOOOOOO beautiful. And how great it is that it's so well preserved.. As always Jay is conversant in all things automotive or motorcycle

[@andrewboyko91]

This was great. Thanks Jay!

[@fresnokidsr]

Wow what a Beautiful car. I know that I wouldn't have guessed that it was a Ferrari just by looking at it. Especially not a Ferrari by Ghia. I never heard of Ferrari by Ghia. Ithis is great I'm ending my day by learning something new. Thank you Jay for showing this car off to us. May y'all have a good one. Have fun take care

[@jackmehoff1840]

what a glorious sound emitting from the v12

[@BokorRider]

amazing car thanks for sharing !

[@vectrexer]

This care certainly got Jay's juices flowing. I think that Ferrari too 20 years off of Jay! Thanks for sharing Thaddeus!

[@bryduhbikeguy]

Just "Wow".What a beautiful car.All the right curves.Great sounds from the engine,transmission,and exhaust. A 'Symphony' of Ferrari creations.Thank you for sharing it with us.I'd never heard of these.I'd have the seats oiled,and change the shocks so it'll take me on the Pacific Coast Highway ,and beyond.Judging by what looks like the fuel tank,I'd think it would drive many hours before stopping.I would too.

[@gary33316]

The engine sound is my white noise! I could listen to thia=s all day.

[@vermontguy7692]

Wonderful car. Such beautiful coachwork and that exhaust note: bellissima! ❤

[@stevestreet2825]

Great Episode, Beautiful Car and Great story!

[@roscoemuttley]

love love love them old Ferraris.

[@philipehrman8608]

Gorgeous car. Great history.

[@jamesallison4875]

Totally fantastico. Enzo is looking down (or up!) feeling pleased.

[@ronlynch7744]

Great history & Ferrari, thanks Jay. 😎👍😎

[@gregfielder4763]

Great story and a great car! That’s why I like this channel.

[@petek5523]

Beautiful car and a wonderful history behind it ❤😊

[@donmacquarrie9161]

design and styling is 10 - 15 years ahead of its time....pretty amazing!

[@joe125ful]

Yes!This is what Ferrari do a lot.

[@Future-Classic-Comics]

Yep no running boards, inset Grille, definitely more 60's than post war.

[@donmacquarrie9161]

Americans - "Needs giant Cadillac fins and MORE chrome!" lol 😂@@Future-Classic-Comics

[@brucecoudrey1246]

Beautiful car. Great story.

[@patrickharris5903]

Just stunning !

[@dirkbag22]

Beautiful car, really special.

[@bigsarge2085]

Incredible.