1957 Chevrolet Corvette - Jay Leno's Garage

Sporting an America-built V8 and twin four-barrel carburetors, it's no wonder why this is one of Jay's favorite generations of Corvette.
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1957 Chevrolet Corvette - Jay Leno's Garage
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[@KillerHeadache111]

Yes I think this style holds up today. It is timeless and priceless. This is by far more beautiful than the new ones. Nothing like a true classic

[@hccarder]

If someone offered me an old C1 or a new C8 I'd tell them to take that C8 and shove it!!!

[@joncross8483]

both good

[@stephencolley334]

​@@hccarder So, you would have to be a jerk, and not simply say "No, thank you." 😡😡😡

[@keithnelson1123]

The 57 vette is rolling art. I bought one when I was 18 years old and still have it.

[@kurthenze2900]

Oh, my!

[@aviationlba747]

Lucky!

[@russcooke5671]

Keith Nelson no need to boast.ha ha just kidding you’re so lucky to have it still. It’s a beautiful car one of the prettiest cars ever when I look at these cars. And then look at today’s so called super cars I know what I would rather have the early vettes are a picture to look at. Style seems to have gone out of well style really. take car of it it’s probably part of the family now. If ever you’re driving through London give me a bell and we can go posing in it👌👌👌😀😀😀

[@Zyntherion2202]

How the hell did you buy one at 18?? I'm 18 now and I can barely afford a midrange smartphone

[@1totheright]

@@Zyntherion2202 🤣😂👌🏼 Well, are you working?

[@kevinbragg7273]

Yes Jay. This is the absolute best looking Vette of all time. Can't believe how cool it is.

[@paulb.2125]

The 57 Corvette still stands out today.It is one of the best looking cars ever made.A true timeless classic.

[@doncamp4923]

Hello Jay, when I was in high school back in 66 in a little town north of Detroit one of my best friends had an uncle who worked at GM and drove a 57 Corvette much like the one you display. It was beautiful red and the interior was red and white. His uncle gave it to him in the fall of 66. The uncle lived on a washboard dirt road which cracked both headlight assemblies and they fell inward so he gave it to my friend Dean. He and I used to meet before school so we could take it for a spin every morning until his mom said that he couldn’t have the car and it was going back to her brother-in-law. After getting caught twice hiding it in the neighbors garage so we could still take it for a spin, she said no more. Dean gave up and told his uncle he couldn’t keep the car. He then offered to sell it to me for $200. My dad remembered the old James Dean story and said, you’re not having a hot rod like that to get yourself killed in. So eventually I gave up. The car had a small V-8 with a three speed on the floor and single traction. One foggy morning I was chasing him in my triple black 58 Chevy convertible and the only thing I could go by that he was still screaming down the road was the black line of rubber that showed each time he would shift. We are both 70 years old now and are still crazy about that car. I may forget a lot these days but your video brought back the sound that made us scream back-and-forth with the top down side-by-side at 80 mph. Watching the video I could feel the cold fall breeze in lower Michigan again. Thank you Jay for keeping the dreams alive. Your Corvette in this video is the prettiest example I think I’ve ever seen. An admiring fan, Don C

[@rogerfarraghersr1884]

Kudos to you!! - (younger man by two years) Roger --- Had a 56´ 190 SL (first car) .. Katrina took it to Sea.

[@IronClad292]

Great story!!

[@audios22]

My Dad's best friend in school and during WWII, Don Seiler, worked for Thompson Products in Cleveland, OH in 1955-64. And he was on the development team for the Rochester Full Injection system on the '57 Corvette. GM was so happy with the results of his team, they gave the top three engineers each a '57 Corvette 283/fuel injection. His was black with the silver cove and red interior. Every time he came to visit my Dad, he drove that Corvette. And I'd ask him if I could sit in it. I spent hours pretending I was racing the car. I remember telling him when I was in High School, "If you ever decide to sell this car, please give me first option." He passed away when I was in the Army (1967) and I never saw the car again. I bought an '04 Corvette recently, but it wasn't the same dream. The '57 will always be my favorite Corvette.

[@erinfreize4717]

As Jay said, so few ordered that "new-fangled" technology, RFI. What an innovation, and the dopes who swapped in carbs (usually based on their mechanic's advice) have been kicking themselves for decades (or more likely, rolling in their graves). Just a triumph of simple, euro-influenced style with the performance mastery of the Vette's true godfather, Zora. A Quintessential American Classic!

[@adco]

Thx for commenting!

[@hectormzqt6169]

The '58 with the double headlights looks better to me.

[@audios22]

Safe to say, that any of the C-1's, C-2's and C-3's were and are, the glory days of the Corvette.

[@alvinmuth]

That silver and white with the orange interior really is beautiful

[@danielrundle267]

You mean red

[@jasony8571]

not orange, red

[@brianchisnell1548]

Brick red.

[@TeddyRumble]

Needs the soft top

[@samssungs4495]

Jay, Without question, the 57 (in my mind) was the most beautiful Corvette ever! I'm 77, and I owned one. 283, 270 hp, 4 speed. Light blue with black exterior. Black convertible top, This was in 1968 after I got out of the Navy. I loved it! I also had a 67, 427/435 convertible (same colors ) side exhaust, black top. The new Corvette's I hate, and the mid engine, die hards like me can't stand! Love the show, by the way I grew up in West Roxbury. Mass.

[@bwxmoto]

Hell yes @Jay Leno's Garage This car is light years prettier than any modern car. Maybe it's not as mean and aggressive looking as the newer cars, but this '57 Vette has way more class, style, and beauty.

[@heithwatkins]

I love this car. The color combination looks great. The power is also great, even for modern times. I agree that the lines of the body are beautiful and will never go out of style. I understand we are talking about two different cars, but another car I believe has a smooth body, with very clean lines, is the Pontiac Solstice. I love the Solstice because it's something I can afford, even in the turbo version. I don't currently have the funds to buy a classic Corvette. But if I did, it would be a 1957 like yours. Thanks for your video brother and God bless you.

[@donaldsalkovick396]

I like them all except most c3s

[@1183newman]

Easily the best shape corvette, i agree that the single headlights look far better than the later duals with all the chrome.

[@maveric0738]

BWX well put. I agree such a great elegant car. Now this new MID engine corvette is not my taste what so ever. To me it looks like a NSX, Ferrari 488!! And Audi R8! Sorry not digging it.

[@jayp9994]

These episodes when its only Jay and without an annoying guest is wayyy better

[@RJPags71]

I'm 21 years old and to me, the old styling holds up extremely well today... absolutely beautiful.

[@johnmichael7983]

Ryan, you'll notice that some of the initial editions of certain cars had a much cleaner look than later models. Classics like the DeTomaso Pantera (based on the DeTomaso Mangusta) and Lamborghini Countach are examples of cars that became caricatures of themselves. Corvettes, though, have arguably maintained clean lines right up until the C7 and C8, which - although I am a Corvette fanatic - are a bit "busy" in their design ethos. Best to you, and good to see a young guy interested in automotive history.

[@hasoonnine]

It doesn't hold up. Its better than any style you see today

[@user-tb5fq3qx9g]

I love the 53-57 years, my favorites are the 58-60. It's great to see we have those old master mechanics around today. :)

[@tanyacharbury4728]

I love looks, and the reason is what you said: "there's nothing on the car that doesn't need to be there" ... elegantly implemented. The style has integrity.

[@josephpangelinan5357]

This is sooo much more attractive than the new Corvette’s. Simple, elegant... just beautiful!

[@woodledog]

Joseph Pangelinan Apples. Oranges. There is only one car that has maintained harmony with it’s models from this era and that would be Porsche. And even that is changing as a C7 Corvette is remarkably similar in dimensions to a 991.2 911.

[@MFKR696]

I would tend to agree. Some of the best looking Chevies in existence IMO were made from '53 to '57. Even the pickup trucks from those years looked great. If I could find even a rough '55 Chevy 3100 to start a project on, I'd be one happy camper.

[@powerwill8748]

No way but yea this car is fine

[@fairleighbrooks3286]

You mean because the new ones look like Darth Vader's riding mower?

[@mu99ins]

I don't care for sports cars. I don't like convertibles. I want a heater and a radio. But, this car is completely fabulous. We should launch a space ship, with this very car in the payload to prove to the spaclings out there in the Milky Way galaxy, that here on earth, we are boss, groovy, and out-a-sight. My 4th grade teacher was a foxy brunette, who drove a new '59 Corvette to school. One day she wore a skirt that was made of burlap, painted orange, and she looked great in it, but the material was stiff, and so when she bent over to help a student with his school work, you could see up her skirt. It was so right that such a beautiful woman would ride in such a beautiful car.

[@MarekReinsch]

Hey Mr Leno, as an engineer (and European) I would appreciate if you find time to put those rides on a lift and show suspension and exhaust solutions. I miss that lately in your episodes and found that extremely interesting. Godspeed!

[@kavinskysmith4094]

here's a fun little tidbit on the suspension of this thing, it features an X frame underneath the underbelly that weighed alot but strengthened the chassis and reduced chassis flex considerably for racing but it was stupidly deleted for the C2 and C3 generation without compensation, which has caused cracks overtime to form on the left front engine mount and right rear where the most strain is if the car was poorly wielded from the factory or got crashed into as I found it on 2 1968's and on one 1981, thankfully the 1968 owners got it fixed as soon as they saw it after the well the post about the 81''s wheel folding under after going over a speedbump happened on the corvette form as they thought the body would take all the strain and hold together and keep that stiffness up while forgetting that fibeglass like all glass can break over time if put under enough stress so if you own one of those cars, for god sakes check the wields and put a monty carlo bar on the front and something in the middle to get that rigidity back! as just like everything with GM, they never took it racing and thus you have to be the durability tester who fixes everything on your own cars with them

[@romanval69]

It's not much; a simple leaf spring with a solid rear axle. Pretty standard for American cars of that era.

[@liveatvictoria6853]

Thank you sir. I also like that part of the show. :)

[@DoNotDisseminate]

This is one of the coolest cars ever. Thanks for keeping it stock. It would have been great to have had in 1966.

[@markpettersen4914]

I grew up in the 50's and this was always and still is my favorite american sportscar. I didn'td know much about handling in those days, but the way it looked was enough. They never improved on the simple, elegant design of this car. Would have loved have had it then and now as well. Thanks for sharing this best of the best american sports cars.

[@mws3779]

Yeah, this car is prettier than the newer iterations, it just has pure style it's not trying to pretend that it is something that its not. It is very pure.

[@hectormzqt6169]

Totally agree! It's currently trying to be a supercar that it is NOT! GM should develop an all new, all electric supercar. It'll be fast! 😎👍

[@larryreed75]

@@hectormzqt6169 Today's Corvette is a supercar when one clicks the correct blocks without paying more than your house is probably worth like F an AM or P. If Mr. T had kept the industrial polluters under the law one would not notice automotive pollution. I am all for electric cars if the electricity comes from renewable sources and the rates do not make charging your car prohibitive as I am sure they will.

[@aserta]

All the other ones are porked out.

[@quartznation9499]

they shoulda named it Chevrolet Cavitte cause thats a sweet car..nice

[@MiketheNerdRanger]

@@hectormzqt6169 I dont think that's a fair accusation and completely subjective, but this is a beautiful car

[@oldmanb4]

That is way better looking than the new Corvettes.

[@Spazik86]

I do not usually like many old cars, but you are probably correct on this one :-))

[@STho205]

This is the best styled car from the US makers in the last half of the 20th century, maybe the whole century. Everyone has a favorite of other cars, but I can see Styles driving this down Route 66 forever in Heaven.

[@DHW256]

Forgive User guy, for he knows not what he says. He probably thinks a thick beard, red flannel shirt, skinny black jeans and fake work boots make him look like a lumberjack :P

[@STho205]

Mister Lackey. They do. A gay lumberjack from Monty Python that is. The 50s Corvettes looked somewhat like an Austin 3000 built by Benz with a large hp US motor. And $5000

[@edmuth2220]

Great lines, classic grill and bumpers, like you...never saw any round' here, in comparison...nada. The new cars are completely on an advanced plane. But think about it....how affordable this car is compared to a Cobra(unobtainium). Raw power and sound and a real wagon suspension! You really have to know ur limits.

[@rickdejaynes738]

This year corvette was always my favorite. Thank you for sharing your exquisite example of this fun American sports car. I don’t care how much horsepower the new Corvettes put out, there is no comparison to the Corvettes of the 50s and 60s.

[@larrysanxter6343]

In 1957 I was 12 1/2 years old and I recall it as the year of Sputnik. That event certainly captured my early adolescent mind but fast cars had also begun to appeal to me. Now, to the Vette. If I was forced to choose between a '57 Vette and a 2023 I would grab the 1957 in a heartbeat. My favorite uncle, "Wild" Bill Fitzsimmons, loved everything fast, mostly airplanes and cars. When he was about 15, growing up in Russiaville Indiana, he and a friend rode an Indian Motorcycle to the Indy 500 Race Track to watch the Wright Brothers put on a flying demonstration with their Wright Flyer (around 1909). They arrived very early and were able to simply stroll through the gate since the guard assumed they were members of the Wright ground crew given their leather jackets, helmets and goggles. They easily talked their way into helping the crew assemble the launching track for the Wright Flyer. After the Wrights flew one of the famous brothers offered them both a job working on their crew and, in exchange, the Wrights would give them flying lessons. My uncle quickly called his father (not on a cell and for only a nickle) and relayed the Wrights' offer. Bill's father brusquely replied, "you get the he.. home right now, you are going to school on Monday". Bill's career included barnstorming in the 20's and testing Auburns and Cords in the late 20's and early 30's and then flying as a corporate pilot until the 60's. He finally gave up flying for pleasure at age 84. Thus, my love for cars was born at an early age. I moved back to Auburn, Indiana 10 years ago and now enjoy the ACD reunions again. Jay, your channel is wonderful and gives me great joy. I am so pleased you are recovering from your recent accident.

[@409novaman]

I'd rather have a 57 corvette than a new one. I just love this car, wonderful.

[@tommyzworld1]

A 57 OR a 67 Maaco shark!!!

[@larrylewis6725]

I love the '57 Corvette the best but!, but my '57 Chevy 2-door hardtop w/283 3-speed on the floor was my first car worked for $150 also from a military man. That was in 1965.

[@409novaman]

John Buick .040 over 400 sbc is 408.5 cu in. Don’t need to wish! Just to add: 11.3 to 1 comp. Diamond pistons, Isky roller cam, Airflow Research heads, Cola crank, Oliver rods, headers, 3” exhausts and lots a fun.

[@409novaman]

John Buick True, but I got one now.

[@reedhensley]

@cv 67 more like a tractor!

[@motorman857]

Jay you are exactly right. The 57 may well have been the most beautiful Corvette of all time. It has timeless beauty that looks as good today as it did in 57.

[@jonrudd4733]

The '57, '63 and '68 are my favorites, and the most beautiful sports cars manufactured in the US.

[@tulsatoolfool]

Mr. Leno I am 58 years old. For me your 1957 Corvette would be top choice. It is beautifully sleek and so fast and dependable. It’s also comfortable and simple in a stylish way. It represents so much. The new Corvettes are such a tremendous amount of car for the money and look as good as anything new on the road today and are engineering marvels to me.

[@JimParshall]

This is truly one of the most beautiful cars ever made. To me, it is one of the very few cars I would call “masterpiece”

[@if6was929]

Agree!

[@chevtothemax]

This the Mercedes Gullwing, the Aston DB5, the Jag E-Type, the Toyota 2000gt, and the Ferrari 250.

[@TheDaltonmichaels]

definitely top 5 in no particular order.... 1957 corvette , 1962 jag e type , 1964 daytona type 65 , 1965 ferrari gto , 1955 300SL mercedes....

[@pt5470]

The Fiat Panda is a masterpiece

[@edjackson4389]

Not quite as pretty as the 63 Vette or the Shelby SC Cobra a few years later. Those two are the masterpieces for me

[@hankgs]

I love that there is ZERO superfluous badging on the quarter panels... Perfect styling.

[@roddudaful]

Thank you Jay for all your videos. I am 62 now and they help me remember some of the best days as a young man. My son and I restored model T’s when he was 8 and continued through his teenage years. Also, old chevy’s, VW’s, antique farm engines were all thrown in for fun. Today at 40, my son is an electrical engineer and working towards his phd. He teaches young people robotics and use to compete nationwide with other schools. My daughter owns a VW thing and a Harley Springer at 43. I truly believe the time we all spent together with cars and restoration helped make them successful adults. Thanks for keeping cars interesting and preserving this important part of history

[@Medry80]

WOW! The shot of the aircraft while driving. The style, curves and chrome make it far more beautiful than modern cars. It's just jaw dropping

[@IamMusicNerd]

Definitely nicer looking than modern Corvettes. In fact, I think it’s one of the best looking car designs of all time.

[@user-neo71665]

Anything after the last real stingray looks better. About anything after that is just good for motor swaps into better looking cars.

[@_EvilKam]

13:58 That eyebrow raise. That's Jay saying "I own a ton of amazing and beautiful cars but this one here? This is one of my favorites".

[@MrJackanand]

You're right. They're all one of his favorites. And, he indeed describes each one with delightful praise.

[@myfavoritemartian1]

Jay, I am now 70. In 1967 I was 16 and bought a 1957 model. It was a 4 speed , single 4bbl carb. Grey with silver sides. Red/black interior. Carpets and steering wheel were black. I had both tops, but I took the rag top out and used the space to put my school stuff. I could unlatch both windshield latches, press the center console button and lift the top up to throw my books in the top compartment. As I remember someone put Cadillac cone tail lights into the factory fender mounts. They also removed all the vertical grille teeth. How I loved that car. Thanks for sharing yours! Dean from Arizona.

[@citizensane9094]

THE car of my dreams. And the color combination is stunning. And Jay, we would all envy you having all these great cars if you didn't love them like you do. How do we know how much you love them? We watch you close the hoods on them.

[@DreamCarsPro]

17:15 what a shot!

[@Globbs]

Good catch, that's crazy!

[@MatthewRulla]

Love the C-17

[@johnnycage3673]

Saw that too and first thought "Damn, that's a bombass drone they are using here for Jay!" 💪😄👍

[@century2298]

Awesome. Was watching and had to stop and review at that point !

[@octoman_games]

@@MatthewRulla i think it was a c-5

[@tenhundredkills]

What a great shot a 17:16 It seems appropriate that a C-17 flies over with a classic Corvette!

[@blue5d09]

Definitely! I hope the pilot sees this video! :)

[@cm7862]

I'm trying to figure out which runway he's going to land on.

[@ronaldtartaglia4459]

You saw it first, cool.

[@Atombender]

That's an amazing footage.

[@TotalLifeVictoryTV]

WOW! AGREED! Keen eye Steven! ~Barrington

[@dropdog395]

I think all the Corvettes from 55 through 67 were absolutely gorgeous. Starting in '68 the Corvette became kind of a rolling leisure suit.

[@hccarder]

I think this might be my favorite C1 of all time. I can't believe how much I like the grill without the dual headlamps! This car looks like it means business.

[@bighands69]

That car was as nice as any Mercedes or Bentley of its day. It was a stunning looking car. Only in America could an affordable car be produced that looked that good.

[@246spyder]

As he said 5k was not affordable back then. That is why there are more 55 Cheyies than Corvettes. Much nicer than the new one. If they were to reproduce this I bet it would outsell anything else. By the way, the MB 300 SL was no slouch in looks and performance, but cost as much as a house.

[@levon1063]

GORGEOUS ! Another fine example of when less is more .

[@josephdigiro9781]

GOT A '77 HAD IT 39 YEARS AND COUNTING!!! TO HAVE IT IS TO LOVE IT!!!!

[@barrielineken5090]

My 1965 Milano Maroon Stingray was the most wonderful car I ever owned. The culmination of my sports car days after a 1959 Sprite and 1960 MGA, all purchased factory new at the time. Our first child rode home from the hospital in the Corvette and her mother’s arms. Wonderful memories!

[@andyp9040]

Pretty cool c17 globemaster during the test drive 👍

[@vincentbucci671]

I spotted that thing too.

[@RCFiddyOne]

Jay does love the troops, lol.

[@user-yc9qe2hn4z]

yeah that was cool

[@headcas620]

I guess you could say he got photo ... ... bombed

[@seanharrison4817]

Yes, I squeeed

[@DJMotoVlogs]

The gentleman that ordered the car was ahead of his time with that color combination. The car looks absolutely gorgeous and elegant - I love it!

[@plaguesseven9163]

My youngest memories are of me waddling (as a toddler) into the garage filled with the scent of fresh fiberglass as my Dad rebuilt his 57' Corvette. I loved riding in that car and staring at that center tachometer race upward as the engine rev'd. It will always be my favorite car. Two things that weren't original on his car were the wheels and the 327 under the hood. Seeing that red and white interior sure brought back some happy memories.

[@BlindTom61]

One of the best looking American cars ever.. Maybe one of the best looking cars ever, period. Man I love your shows. You are a great guy Jay Leno. You're a total stud and I deeply admire you you.

[@20alphabet]

One of your best episodes. This model is better than the current fare.

[@toyota420xp]

20alphabet nope

[@damxgopak457]

Far cooler than anything new.

[@twentytwosuperdave]

I love these

[@TeddyRumble]

Much, much better.

[@RoelfvanderMerwe]

We love it when you do your own cars!

[@donfronterhouse4759]

It absolutely is Jay, a genuine classically beautiful car. A rolling work of art that was as state of the art as anything on the road, period. As far as performance,it was in 1957 that car was what 2023 z06 is today. Both truly exciting cars and rolling art.

[@mattculbertson3654]

Hands down the most beautiful corvette ever made.

[@diegogarcia4255]

The new Corvette is a nice car IMO, but to me this is one of the beautiful cars in history, probably the best looking Corvette ever IMO.

[@supaheat1486]

I think the early c3 corvettes were the best looking. 1968-1973

[@nickb3968]

Not only is it beautiful, but it aged well. That's a modern day wind tunnel feasible car. It represents an era of American car design that we'll probably never see again in terms of raw aesthetics. Is it better looking than a modern Corvette? Absolutely. It's not even close IMO.

[@lewschatzer8217]

My absolute favorite Corvette. Just beautiful.

[@mitchwilson4696]

Love the 57's. My Dad had one when I started High School and being the wise man he was, he did not let me drive it. LO.L Great car. Thanks Jay

[@drearphones]

Elegance is best spoken through simplicity. This car is simply elegant. Beautiful! Easily on par with an E-type.

[@mikegillespie9582]

Single headlights gave the 57 such a subtle look, I think its perfect.

[@brendas.1374]

I ❤️ classic Corvettes!!! I have a restored 67 Coupe, my dream car.

[@forrestdeis1123]

Yes it is truly THE MOST BEAUTIFUL Corvette ever.

[@antoine.dufresne]

Im only 25 and I’m becoming more and more a fanatic of classic corvettes. This is looking better than any modern car, no question about it Jay

[@wotrulke5868]

One of the prettiest sports cars out there!

[@ernestroark2774]

That car is the true meaning Timeless classic people will love that car 100 years from now

[@odobenus159]

Gotta say, I didn't quite know what to expect from a celebrity/comedian video about a car... but this was incredibly in-depth, very well researched and a joy to watch. I can't say anything about the car that hasn't already been said, it's an american classic the likes of apple pie, baseball and hot dogs.

[@sallyb3]

The 57 Is by far nicer than the new Corvettes. I had the 63 split window, factory demonstrator, AC, 4 speed, with the Knock off wheels. Very sweet ride

[@Arizona_Skin_Walker]

17:16 That was perfect and a WOAH! Moment. This was a military soldiers car It was like he was coming to check on his baby. That Corvette is gorgeous.

[@dotancohen]

Nice catch! I think that might be a C-5 Galaxy.

[@dotancohen]

In another thread another commenter corrected me: That's a C-17.

[@andrewgould6772]

I love it! You do such a great job, like no one else can. Thank you!

[@hakanaxlund7951]

Maybe one of the most beautiful cars ever. And the specs, with that engine for the time. Spectacular! And what a beaty. It's sexy, raw, beatiful, mean at the same time. An all time beaty, timeless. Love that car. Thanks Jay for sharing.

[@Gt3johnmac]

Jay, I was four years old when this Corvette hit the Detroit streets. I was crazy about it unique design and speed. It was on my “must see” list each year when I made my annual pilgrimage to the Detroit Auto Show. I was 64 years old when I finally added an ‘07 C6 to my auto “dream fulfilled” list. I am pushing 70 and still dream of owning a C8 Z06. 🤔😎👍🏾

[@denofrobbers8845]

Jay, that is one of the most beautiful cars ever built.

[@gg5115]

Yep, of all cars, this one is in that very top group.

[@Dan-cj9yg]

I usually hate silver or grey cars, especially for a sports car, but this one is amazing.

[@HughesEnterprises]

The best looking Corvette ever made.

[@greatamericansystems7325]

Yes. :D

[@hondamancl450]

sorry the 1963 was the best looking corvette ever made

[@fuzzo4475]

I like just about every generation of Vette. Call me weird, though, as I like the C5 the most.

[@user-fk2dm5oy9f]

My high school engine shop teacher had a 1957 corvette when he was in college. He would take it to the dragstrip in the 1960s and 1970s. It had a 302 Chevy engine and 4 speed manual. Our high school was awesome because we had a car dyno in our shop that was put in in the 1960s. I had my 1980 El Camino with a professionally rebuilt 350 that a friend of mine and brother helped me install and took out the factory 3 speed manual and installed a 4 speed manual. I put it on the dyno and it was very fast and I had Thrush Turbo Tube chamber mufflers on it under the cab. It was LOUD. I loved my 1st car.

[@edhodge9899]

57 was always and still is my favorite vette. And this color is beautiful.

[@johnw3638]

1966 I was hitching a ride home from a soccer game and a young guy picked me up in a 57 Fuel Injected Corvette. I had missed the bus and told him I was late so he firewalled that thing just about all the way home. I own a C6 Corvette today and it's quite fast, but doesn't compare to that ride some 50 years ago

[@angelandazola1568]

That blew my mind

[@woodledog]

John W my first ride in a Corvette was in 1968 and it was a 1965 convertible (white, 350, auto trans). I own a C7 now and I must say that first ride was awfully memorable even if the new ride is stupid fast.

[@johnkendall6962]

@@woodledog Chevy didn't make a 350 in 1965 if it had one it was switched in later.

[@woodledog]

john kendall It was my friend’s mom’s car and. I never saw under the hood. Just what I was told 🙂 but whatever the ride was what I remember ;). Must have been a swap.

[@tommyhallum2747]

65 might have been a 327 which in my opinion is even cooler

[@isbcornbinder]

My favorite kind of video. No idiots allowed. Good job.

[@maximusareilius2262]

you are an idiot

[@driverjoe0762]

Maximus Areilius gotta work on your roasts bro

[@peterduran6677]

That orange interior combined with the silver and white exterior is probably the prettiest color combination I have ever seen.

[@mikekaup5252]

I was right years old when this car came out. I still remembered it like it is as yesterday.

[@ricke.2205]

The design of this Corvette will ALWAYS be a classic! It's just beautiful.

[@richardcvlr5]

GREAT LOOKING CAR AND THAT'S COMING FROM A FORD LOVER. 👍🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@harryballzack]

richardcvlr5 when it comes to Corvettes I don’t think brand loyalty matters. LOL

[@billthomas8994]

Cannot think of anyone more deserving of such a fine collection of cars than Jay Leno

[@abnormaltexan]

The first time I saw a 1957 corvette I fell in love with EVERYTHING Corvette. I learned about all the models how many versions there are, we were at the C5 at the time, I collected die cast models. Then I was told my uncle had 1963 Corvette, removable top not the split window. While the 63 is my second favorite all I’ve ever wanted was a 1957 Red/white corvette! A gorgeous car that has no American rival. It stood in a class of its own and it screams America. By far the most beautiful vette!

[@michaelpierrynowski7253]

the camera man low key trying to get that C-17 into the shot @17:16 aha such a great shot of the vette driving

[@BilgePump]

C5 actually.

[@callanh1394]

@@BilgePump Definitely a c17

[@jacksprat9344]

@@callanh1394 Yes, a C-17.

[@rascalgearwerx1131]

That c-17 was way cool, you just can't buy that airpower eyecandy. LoL👍😁

[@BilgePump]

Callan H; Yes i see that now. TY. I didn’t know the c17 followed the C5 design.

[@dreammfyre]

Fabulous is probably the right word.

[@vso737]

I restored a 1957 Corvette, an 8 1/2 year project in my two car garage. Earned "NCRS" Top Flight first time up. I still feel that the 1958 Corvette is the nicest Corvette made. Had one in high school and have one now. This time, I will never get rid of it. Jay, bring your '57 to Solvang's "Wheel and Windmills" in August and we'll park them side by side................

[@missesmew]

That’s without a doubt, the best Chevy ever! The peak of American engineering! ✊🏽👊🏾👍🏽🤘🏾

[@michaeltristan]

Love that fly over- it's amazing what people will do to get on Leno's Garage!

[@jacksprat9344]

No kiddin'!!

[@jimbos1567]

Without a doubt, the prettiest car to ever hit the road. An absolute dream for my generation. Thanks so much Jay.

[@darylshanks3150]

Yes, classic design. Not sure many people today would recognize it as a Corvette though. I love it in all it's simplicity yet sleek styling.

[@donaldbingham8990]

I had a 1972 350 pewter color corvette that I drove for 30 years. I always thought the 1957 corvette was one of the best looking cars ever. I am 79 years old now and I still want a 1957 corvette. If I win the lottery that is the first thing I will look to buy. Yours is particularly beautiful;.

[@013bassman]

Always loved the '63 Stingray, but this one has really clean lines. And the paint / interior combination really sets it off!

[@jonybgoode1]

I agree with you 100%,Jay.....I have always been a big fan of the 57 vette. .hands down ,american horsepower,with European looks...the best of both worlds.....the front end is beautiful to my eyes...it is similar to a Mercedes gullwing, a very elegant and classy American icon.....

[@jamesjansen4187]

My sister had traded in my '38 Chevy for a red '57,286,411 posi-traction, 3 speed and when I got out the service from Korea , I got to drive it. It spoiled me for life. We are in our 80's now, but the memories are as wonderful and fresh as yesterday. And my Dad finally after three wrecks and several tickets must have wanted to see grandchildren, so he made us sell it. My sister still misses it as do I. We provided a lot of "kids".

[@brunodavidferreira5781]

If 50's Corvette's Get better,Will get worst....👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 marvelous simple and beautyfull car

[@chadhammond8546]

Both Corvettes, the ‘57 and the ‘22 are undeniably beautiful and beautifully designed for their era. Nobody needs to choose one over the other in order to appreciate them both.

[@martinberry1040]

I have never seen one of those before, what a beautiful car - and the soundtrack, well that's just fantastic too. Hard to believe it's from 1957.

[@tehjamerz]

My family had this car when I was kid, but in red. Great memories putting that model together.

[@maximusareilius2262]

you are a liar

[@Teo22athome]

he is a comedian

[@KPearce57]

@@maximusareilius2262 Great memories putting that model together. Read the entire comment .

[@Bassface86]

This is WAY prettier than the new cars. I love the Inca SIlver/Orange-Red Interior combo. Gorgeous! And the to have all that power coupled with light weight is a killer combo. Bravo Jay.

[@jonthomsen7433]

I'm not a corvette fan but that car is plain cool. I love how Jay actually ran it through the gears and wound her up to. Epic exhaust

[@claygreen4723]

This year and the 1963 split window are the best looking Corvettes ever made. They are literally rolling works of art.

[@petermorley3910]

Completely agree. I love the '61 and '62 models more, and all the mid-year iterations and the early sharks up to about 1974. And even today, the roadster is cool if overdone. But the '57 and '63 Corvettes combine all of the afore-mentioned in the most tasteful presentation, so your statement nails it.

[@caseyhenson6913]

YES !

[@GigachadAKM]

Yes, I agree but I would also add the pre-73 C3s as well. Especially the big blocks.

[@LushNick-lf3tg]

When Jay asked of the '57 Corvette stood out more than modern cars I was mind boggled. Of course they do Jay!

[@dillank3240]

The '57 was always my favourite. It was Chevrolet's best year across their line, in my humble opinion. I'm glad you have one in your collection, Jay.

[@johnny1note]

As a 7-yr-old in 1964, I walked past a 1957 ‘Vette parked on the street in South Bend, Indiana, and I froze. I stood and examined every inch of that car and never forgot the moment. Never got over it, either. I learned much later that it was built the same year I was born. The same year Sputnik orbited and the first production Boeing 707 flew and Elvis hit #1 with Heartbreak Hotel. The Space Age and the Jet Age were ushered in and Rock n Roll was began to roar. I wish I could remember it all. To me, that 1957 Corvette embodies an era. A silver and red-orange rocket ship, an inspired color combination for a sports car. Makes my heart beat faster just looking at it.

[@CaryInVictoria]

When I was in the 9th grade, in 1957, I had a part-time job in a small branch of the public library. There was just one librarian, a woman in her 50's, who was in every way your 1950's stereotype librarian, down to the pencil in her hair. I always wondered if she had a double-life, however, because after locking up at the end of the day she would drive off in her red and white corvette.

[@DumbledoreMcCracken]

She was a Flapper in the 1920s, and in the 1950s.

[@chrisblore9635]

Absolutely the best looking of all the corvettes. When your tired of it. Just let me know. I’ll be glad to come and drive it home. Thanks Jay.. love your show..

[@donhathaway3234]

Every once in awhile I’ll rewatch this video. 57 would be my choice of best looking Corvettes.

[@akaaccount]

Car designs are expressions of national zeitgeist. Imagine living at a time when the country was riding so high from becoming a superpower that THIS was an artistic expression of the national mood.