1959 Ferrari 250 TR Tribute - Jay Leno’s Garage

[@berrytharp1334]

The only owner at a show that ENCOURAGES people to touch his car. How great is that?

[@edwinthomas618]

that's being humble

[@kevinfetner7983]

@@edwinthomas618 No, it's being REAL and not wearing your wealth.

[@LegendaryWoke]

Not the only one:)

[@cymoncyrado2879]

@Robert Blackford yeah would like to see the others he mentioned.

[@HGreen-le4nc]

@@edwinthomas618 - a beautiful man willing to share and let others experience some of what has brought him to do what he has done with this car. Bravo to all. Njoy the drive, ride.

[@connorwestgate]

"i wanted to experience what my heros did and this was the only way i could do that" - what a wholesome earnest statement. great job man.

[@poplaurentiu4148]

This Ferrari (replica) is definitely awesome it looks like it jumps from the WW2 Silver Arrow era of battles up on today.. it definitely has a tough, raw, racing character..

[@usecom1]

I did too! I ate Wheaties for breakfast! Damn Kaitlyn Jenner!

[@rosssoutherland8118]

Yes Very Cool! & I bet his hero’s would’ve loved that extra HP

[@gasparini76]

Peter Giacobbi is such a gentleman!

[@dnick1981]

Pappa Gas yeah I agree. And also such a pure car guy. I would love to achieve half of what he did with cars.

[@MrGaryGG48]

@@dnick1981 A very funny comment, "... the boot straps are from a dog collar I found in Pennsylvania." That's a good eye and a very creative individual!!

[@reelreeler8778]

At car shows crosses out the "do not" on do not touch sign and lets kids sit in it......If there were a Nobel Prize for car show guys, he would deserve one. Outstanding car and even better owner. Thanks Jay!

[@MrGaryGG48]

I've saved a very long list of Jay's presentations. I don't know if I could really pick "the best," but this is without any doubt one of Jay's very best! Peter Giacobbi is very much admired by a long list of "gear-headed" car nuts!!

[@ALAPINO]

I wish I had the tenth of the passion this man has for this car... for anything.

[@Kiwionwing]

So true

[@toejamr1]

ALAPINO I really really like sitting around watching KZbin.

[@ALAPINO]

I would say I do too, but not to anything approaching the level of this good sir.

[@dash0173]

go out and find that passion then. I'm sure there's something out there

[@MrNickelbrille]

He does not have enough passion to learn shifting.I talk with him under 4 eyes if I could,but I'm a German I can't do it.

[@vegabp]

FERRARI should give this guy a new 1 off body, they must remember legacy is due to fans more than to customers

[@boris994]

Guy wouldn't care for the new one

[@poplaurentiu4148]

Agree because a new body it would mean he will keep the car in garage but he want to drive it and honestly I would not care for a new body. So this car it is a true Ferrari no doubt even the Italian brand will recognize or not still is a build car with 90% Ferrari parts that is used and driven on roads not on Amelia island Pebble Beach - Concours d'elegance bull craps...

[@ryanchase9746]

@@boris994 Precisely. The handmade body he found back in Italy that had been hanging around for 50 years waiting to do what it was born to do... that's the one.

[@UberLummox]

@@ryanchase9746 Right! It's a giant part of the story that makes this car so special. And it's a 1 of 1. The "proof of concept" thing is way boss.

[@roadwarrior144]

Im surprised the Ferrari executives haven’t sued him or thrown one of their petty, BS legal tantrums over this guy’s craftsmanship (building this Ferrari and enjoying the hell out of it).

[@jmb2712]

I've never witnessed Jay so quiet on a Drive. You could see how immersed he was in the moment. Pure Bliss!!

[@mydigitallife8311]

yes. I thought the same!! The owner was happy too!!!

[@svtirefire]

He was concentrating on trying to find those gears haha

[@kesando84]

svtirefire and the owner totally understood that 👍🏽

[@poplaurentiu4148]

Owner mentioned that never been passenger on it's own car but it will be an honor if Jay.L will drive it because that way he will get a better feedback from a purist car guy like him.. very awesome stuff ! ;0)

[@pieterklaaskrugmann]

hahahah yeah, this one and the jaguar from Steve Mcqueen almost shut him up LOL these giant v12's from the golden age of racing do just that!

[@sidefx996]

This has been my favorite episode of Petrolicious and it's so cool to see it again here. Anyone (including the Ferrari factory) who doesn't appreciate this car and the man who built it, is an idiot and is certainly not a car guy. Thanks Jay and Peter for sharing more of this amazing one-of-a-kind car with us.

[@pietrolofria2100]

My favorite on Petrolicious as well. Love this guy

[@peterbeckers6012]

Same! By faaaaar my favorite expiside! I show it to every one! It just hits the emotions 🥲. The guy is soooo pure 🌟

[@diaspo]

Don't think I've ever seen Jay speechless before. What a masterpiece.

[@SirVic42]

Open cockpit car with a V12 would mean a lot of shouting. It's not an easy car to drive, so he was really focused. He hardly even left his blinker on!

[@tonydelo7292]

I love this guy! Watched his Petrolicious vid over 500 times ! Helped me sleep the last couple of years listening to it !

[@speedjunkie13]

The music in the beginning of the video really worked well with it too. I've watched that video over and over myself.

[@daniellima2973]

Me to

[@as114]

Some of us live the same life in different houses

[@s_wggns]

I remember seeing this thing on Petrolicious awhile back, amazing car with an even better story. Glad to see it finally on Lenos Garage!

[@junoboom]

Jay featured him years ago when the car got into the accident. Was a great episode.

[@alexcheetah79]

I miss Petrolicious when they made videos like that.

[@s_wggns]

Juno Boom he said in the beginning the accident was 2 years ago?? That’s not really “years ago”

[@dravifo6762]

@@dreyn7780 I was under the impression he put in the motor that he could get ahold of. It's a cool car to have, and not trying to be a real ferrari. It's as close as you can get without being the real deal though; better than a fiero kit. This car should not be on jay leno garage huh.... Like it should be up to you or something.

[@dreyn7780]

Dude, all cars have stuff built for the creation of a public appearance image. Extra curves are put into bodywork or components which DONT NEED TO BE THERE, so the car gets make-up put on it. The extra curves are put there to make an image. You the buyer MUST look at those curves in the bodywork and paint lines and realise what they're saying to you. Lamborghini deliberately makes things have straight lines for the same reasons, a public image for the car. Ferrari says to you with car image, the car doesn't obey the driver, but Lamborghini says to you the car refuses to obey the curved road, it obeys the drivers every command. They ARE putting make-up onto cars! They're obsessed with making a public image with their machines! Don't buy a hammer if you want a screwdriver!

[@carlosleandry12]

Rather have this tribute car that i can drive and not a 40 million paper weight 😂

[@shananagans5]

No doubt. I mean, I would take a real one over this if I could sell the real one but that's the only reason I would take a real one. lol I could have 40 million and someone else could have a paper weight. lol As far as fun to own. This, no doubt would be better. Cars are made to be driven & enjoyed. You can no longer do that with an original rare Ferrari of this era. The originals may be started on occasion, they may even do a few very conservative laps on a track but they will never again give the owners the experience they were built for. Owning an original may be a good investment but it's also kinda like buying a beautiful painting and hanging a cloth over it. This guy gets to drive his any time he wants and he gets to drive it any way he wants. He gets the experience that the owners of real ones will never have.

[@joshuanorris5860]

Yeah 50 millions is deffinetly build one yourself territory hahaha

[@mavness]

I couldnt agree more with this comment.

[@darrenantoine7333]

Are you kidding?? Paper?? Silk or cashmere weight

[@MrZachgonz]

The people that have these still do take them out, some do track them as well. You can literally look up a video of one getting crashed on the track at Laguna Seca.

[@truthseeker2587]

Okay you can shut the channel down now Jay. You will never outdo what was shown. Incredible man, machine, and moment.

[@Fransais]

LOL!

[@104thDIVTimberwolf]

Don't miss Steve McQueen's XK-SS.

[@ferrucciolamborghini7182]

Peter Giacobbi is my hero. What an inspirational, gifted, humble gentleman.

[@destro513]

There is something about a car that doesnt attempt to mask the violence or what an automobile truly is at its core. It is the most pure form of auto expression in same way a WWII fighter plane would be like I imagine. Brutal and explosive.

[@rockroyaltymc]

such a poetic statement

[@matrinezkevin11492]

100% agree. I wish there were still cars on sale now that could offer that visceral "bomb in a metal container" feel that a lot of these old racecars offered. Sure it would be terrible for a daily driver but these cars commanded the respect of their drivers.

[@mercoid]

destro513 .... top comment. Captures the car perfectly

[@dreyn7780]

Yeah, the fact is, being driven on the street, the car is a DEATH TRAP. Make no mistake about it, that car IS going to kill you! 12 small cylinder car design with a larger 12 cylinder engine installed plus extra curved bodywork, plus a dancing horse logo are all WARNING SIGNS NOT TO BUY THIS CAR DESIGN for street driving. You WILL run off the road in this car and YOU WILL CRASH IT. Make NO mistake about this car! If you've installed a bigger engine, you're already over the limit of this car. This car IS GOING TO ENTER CORNERS FASTER and so you will CRASH before you exist the corner. They weigh parts they know what they're doing making these things in the factory. You're not fooling anybody! Ferrari cars enter corners faster than any other brand. If you increase the corner enter speed, your car looses traction with the road surface and skids off the road mid turn.

[@destro513]

@@dreyn7780 what the hell are you talking about? Get back in you minivan.

[@hugostiglitz5976]

Hands down my favorite guest. Just a down-to-earth, humble, gear headed old man

[@TeachAManToAngle]

Nice car. Nice owner. Nice host. Thank you for the videos, Jay and crew.

[@thewakz]

Nice comment.

[@RadostinVelchev]

Nice comment :)

[@dreyn7780]

Oh the irony is everywhere! It's a RACE CAR not a street car and that's why it was smashed and they don't know what they're talking about. They put extra curves on the body to indicate something to you. A WARNING to you not to drive it on the street. If Lamborghini cars CONFORM to everything on the road, then you can expect Ferrari to do the opposite. The Ferrari somehow by magic, bends itself around corners without the driver being in full control of the car. That's why it gets the name of the dancing horse. No rider is fully in control of a dancing horse. A car that enters corners faster than any other brand MUST have a wide turning circle. And a small engine and more cylinders than most cars. Etc... Which makes it SUPER RISKY and SUPER DANGEROUS for street driving. Entering corners fast results in YOU crashing this car. This car requires ALOT OF RUN OFF SPACE at the edge of the road. You WILL run off the road in this car. This vid is now proven to be ALL WRONG, or a couple of idiots who got their hands on the wrong machine for the job they want to do.

[@jhh7285]

@@dreyn7780 ?

[@Davidx387]

Jay was so into this car, he hardly spoke while he was driving it. What a great guest this was, quite the amazing car. 👍👍👍

[@isbcornbinder]

I look forward to this every week. I like the owner. He is a real guy, no BS. Thankyou Jay. Super car and great guys.

[@matthewrawls1184]

I've never cried while watching one of these videos but this one certainly made me come the closest when Mr. Giacobbi was talking about wanting to experience what his heroes experienced and letting people touch the car and children sit in it and just enjoy it as much as he does. What an amazing gentleman and a great car. Thank you for sharing this Jay!

[@MindDezign]

The PASSION ....is THIS car. You must imagine...the man that built the body. His time , effort , cost...then to be turned down by Ferrari.His disappointment ! Only to be made into a Ferrari by a man with similar passion.50 yrs later! Like this body was made from the cosmos , for no other reason but its current owner..... Car guys inspired at childhood...has proven time and time again to be a powerful thing.

[@threalismaradona9899]

Beautiful could not said it better my self

[@captainbart]

As a kid born in the early '50's, by the time I grasped my internal passion for cars, slot cars sets had come along. My first set, by Eldon, had 2 cars; white and red. They were of this car........I still have them, they still run, and after finding this terrific video, I think I'll set-up that figure 8, and go back. Thanks Jay, and Thank You Peter.

[@OurRideLife]

The sound is simply intoxicating. Crazy that it was in a wreck before it was first going to be on the show. He pretty much built his own Ferrari and you have to love a guy that will go to those lengths to drive his dream car.

[@warrenisherwood164]

Beyond Nice 👌 thanks Mr Leno

[@BluesManSteele]

Takes talent and or skill too and money. You dont just build your dream car with passion

[@cynomyS]

If you like that, search for “Motornörd Ferrari F40”, a Swedish guy that self built an F40 in sheet metal, has an Audi engine. There’s English translations on it

[@dreyn7780]

Not only did he buy THE WRONG CAR but he bought the WRONG BRAND of machine too. There was enough WARNINGS ON THE CAR to warn this guy not to buy it. The dancing horse tells you not to buy it, the extra curves in the body shape says DONT buy it, and the 12 small cylinders tells the potential customer to NOT BUY IT. But idiots still think they're going to make the car enter corners SLOWLY and accelerate greatly out of corners. Sorry, but that's NEVER GOING TO HAPPEN! The Ferrari will NEVER CONFORM TO YOUR DRIVING TECHNIQUE. This car requires MORE RUN OFF AREAS than all other cars on the road. You WILL go over the limit, you WILL run off the road, you WILL CRASH THIS THING. You have been warned not to buy it!

[@Cdubp01]

Dreyn 77 Someone’s pissy

[@emilleung4477]

Peter is such a great man, super fast driver on the track, yet a humble man with great substance. Always helpful. His black Alfa was just a rocket...blew me away every time.

[@harryballzack]

You know Jay is enjoying the car when he isn’t talking. LOL

[@briantruck2284]

😆

[@Scott-kd4gs]

Or he’s using all his brain power to figure out how to stop crunching the gears

[@MrGTO-ze7vb]

Peter did a fantastic job on building this 250 TR classic out of old parts.. Grazie..!!

[@mesaman86]

This show keeps getting better and better every week. Bravo, guys.

[@philipcooper8297]

Jay has been doing this for years. Cars, motorcycles, steam powered cars, electric powered cars.... you name it.

[@brownjames6997]

This man is so inspiring… his passion for this car is palpable he really deserve this piece of art! And that v12 sound makes me shiver!

[@jamsxr]

This guy is a hero. I think it’s more impressive than the original.

[@darrellsomers5427]

Well said

[@entangled5342]

everything about this made me smile. the car, the owner, the sound, the story, all of it.

[@pontiacgrandprix733]

Great car, guy, and story, Jay the show gets better every week, I hate Sunday, but not so much when I get the alert, Jay Lenos Garage

[@druidofthefang]

how can anyone hate sundays

[@shepherdsknoll8]

I just love Jay Leno, he is a great historian. Not only has he preserved much of automotive history he has preserved many interviews of famous people as a talk show host. I have been a car nut for 60 years, having said that I just can’t get excited about the ice engine anymore. I now drive a Tesla Model 3 and can’t imagine a more perfect car.

[@mickfunny4185]

shepherdsknoll8 really, I hear lots of complaints about the Tesla 3.

[@shepherdsknoll8]

Mick Funny , I’ve owned mine now for 12 months and 24,000 miles. We have taken it on two 3500 mile trips, driven it at 120mph on the plains of Wyoming. I love the whirl of the electric motor and the way it throws you back in the seat. Every day I am astonished at this car. It is truly an experience of driving the future.

[@HGreen-le4nc]

@@shepherdsknoll8 -gday SS8- I hear ya - recently drove a Tesla X and njoy'd th tech and the E driveline, but, l found the comfort level not quite as good as my Cit. Still, l look forward to getting a model 3 wen they're released here. And looking at the upcoming roadster, l look forward to seeing one in the flesh as many, if not all photos, or videos, don't do justice to the actual item. Cheers mate.

[@fischeswa-9]

Freaking awesome, thank you Jay for bringing this to the masses. The rawness of the car and passion of the owner are so incredible. I love that he uses it. That rough finish on the body is soooo cool!

[@hunterwright1796]

This has been one of my favorites. Sometimes these videos remind me of how I felt about cars when I was a kid. Side note, if it was a Porsche they would probably give this guy an honorary chassis number. Come on Ferrari, I think we all would like you to!

[@phobod1]

Italian pride baby. Most passionate people on earth, whether it's about food, love, cars, or all three, we put our heart and soul into everything. This owner is a great example of having love and pride for your dreams and chasing them at all costs. Amazing guy and incredible car.

[@TheAlmightySnobDog]

Cars like this, in my mind, are more than just vehicles, they gatter the spirit, of the machine, not only the pation of the creator, but the energy of all the history behind it. The failure of the bodyworker, the resignation and the hanging of the bodywork, that time the builder saw the shell, that week he couldnt sleed and had to return and purchase the shell, the handbuilding, the finaly get to a racetrack, the crash, and the second reborn, this car have that legend aura, that somecars or some particular models have. Realy liked this one too, thanks Jay :D

[@TheRealChilly]

The down votes must be from real 250 TR owners that are upset with this car for existing. Because I can't see any other reason why someone would dislike this.

[@mariuspetre1613]

The reason is because they have Fiat parts...😆😆

[@richhardchoppers7869]

@@mariuspetre1613 lol. He mantioned in other video to a guy who has 350 😃

[@FixingWithPassion]

18:42 minute video...seemed like 2 minutes. Loved it!

[@roddydykes7053]

Nathan Rohrbough I had to double check the time seeing that comment lol, swore it was only 10

[@expediter99]

I'm so pumped up and breathless. I'm 73. Thank you Peter Giacobbi for what you've done, AND the ride! Bill, Canada

[@paulrogers6037]

I met a guy in the mid-1980s who was driving a real 250 TR around Scottsdale. Said he paid $60,000 for it and his wife was on the verge of divorcing him for buying it. I hope she stuck around!

[@mrhappy8966]

@MichaelKingsfordGray bcuz it is a 50 million dollar car or so now

[@rahowherox1177]

@@mrhappy8966 lol. And thats why the fellow would hope she was no longer around.

[@walperstyle]

I remember seeing a car back in the 90's in the Du-Pont for about the same price. Some old 60's Ferrari. I remember it looked rather sexy for a 60's car. Then about 15 years later I saw it again for sale for $600,000. Then another 8-10 years later, I watched it set records on Auction. The car.... I think it was a Ferrari P2.

[@mrhappy8966]

@@rahowherox1177 lmao hed be better off forsure

[@fidelcatsro6948]

Wow... need to go china and make a plastic body like this style...

[@michaelhayward7572]

Just stunning. No paint. Hand beaten aluminium. The owner is great. The story is fantastic. Jay is super and humble. Just one of the best episodes. Kudos all round.

[@Kaputnik11]

Jay seemed to like this guy which is kinda rare

[@xtype2006]

This is bar none the best video of Jay Leno's Garage! So awesome watching these two talk about a car with so much passion.

[@spooledx2]

Absolutely amazing, well done Peter. I grew up around these old Ferrari’s and they have always been my passion. My dad took templates from an original 250 GTO back in the 80’s that I still have today. One day I would love to build a tribute car just like this. It was always dads dream and sadly he never was able to do it before he passed away. Thanks for the inspiration sir.

[@steveans]

Ramon Luce WOW

[@MindDezign]

www.panel-craft.com/company.php

[@hodaka1000]

Your dad sounds real cool.

[@micks1373]

Absolutely love everything about this episode thanks to everyone who had a hand in making it. Truly a rolling piece of art work.❤️

[@jaywest4102]

I’ve never seen an episode where Jay was so quiet. That speaks for itself

[@saginawdan]

I've never seen an owner so happy to sit in the passenger seat.😎

[@ready_player_jay2292]

After watching Jay's weekly videos for years, this is still the #1 video that sticks in my mind. It's not some random resto-mod, not some corporate shill talking about their new vehicle, nor is it a celeb bringing their umpteenth vehicle to show off. It is a regular, insanely passionate guy who built a replica of an impossibly expensive car using the closest accurate parts. The best part is, (IMO), it's not some show pony or some museum piece. It's meant to be loved, raced and experienced by all and many. Top tier stuff.

[@rleeAZ]

The sound of that motor.... W O W.

[@marcryvon]

Music. Can you imagine it being driven by Hill or other drivers mastering it on a circuit ? Pure bliss !

[@DrogoBaggins987]

Some of the camera work in this was wonderful! The left side of J's head in that left turn at 13:17 was the best. That with some of the other shots were like classic car chase scenes.

[@russellnotestine6436]

Saw a Jay Leno interview on 60 Minutes or one of those news magazine shows. After the interview at the desk 'wrap-up' the interviewer said he kinda worried about Jay's life after the Tonight Show thinking that Jay couldn't be happy with 'just his cars'.. LOL MY understand is that the 'Show business' deal was just tolerated so the cars could be afforded. great channel. Thanks for sharing Jay!

[@Marauder252]

Jay never use the money he made from the Tonight Show, he only use the money he made from doing stand up.

[@RoeShamBoe]

@@Marauder252 Correct: it's well known around L.A. that Leno never spent a dime of his NBC money. He saved it all. His lifestyle was paid for by his standup money.

[@parentsbasement7734]

I've heard him in interviews that he never even looked at a check and couldn't remember what he was paid. He is a standup 1st and thats how he makes his living. He's one of a dying breed. Also working clean not having to talk about sex or his bathroom habits or using the f word every other line

[@JasonScheier]

Peter Giacobbi is a modern day legend.

[@lavonwatson8814]

So admire the dedication of this guy, not just to build it once, but to essentially build it twice. Great image too of Jay with his hair blown back in this one, like a gentleman Ferrari racer from the fifties.

[@trippinpixels]

This is why Jay Leno's Garage is the best thing on "TV". Every car, every show, every proud owner - they are all special but this car and this owner really stand out. You can see it in his eyes, hear it in every word - he knows this car inside and out and he loves it. This guy didn't just throw some cash out there and become a car collector. No, he earned it. Bravo signore. I had better go before my wife catches me tearing up.

[@eezeegeezaa]

Lovely man smiling whilst your crunching the gears🤣

[@apache1234657]

those sounds are normal for those cars, the gearbox is built to be abused for a 24 hour race so its loud like a straight cut gearbox today

[@Shamilt3]

@@apache1234657 you had better mean it when you shift those.

[@DjDolHaus86]

Takes a while to get to know a particular engine and non-syncro transmission, you'll always get a bit of crunching until you know exactly where the revs and road speed match

[@Shamilt3]

@@DjDolHaus86 Yup just like an old road ranger in a truck. Ive never driven a car with a gate, or anything non synchro tran 4 spd's. Driven lots of trucks, even 3 stick macks.

[@marcryvon]

To Jay's defense, he has never driven this car before. And those old boxes were quite difficult to learn. Double clutching is quite something to do properly.

[@MrTele53]

This is one of the best Leno's Garage stories ever. Shocking that he could build this and carry it off so well. Very impressive! I would loved to have been in traffic and see it pass by. So glad it gets exercised!

[@qdood]

This... is my favorite car channel.. and that magnificent machine had Jay absolutely mesmerized and speechless when driving it.. what an awesome video this week...

[@Thunderdog73]

Never has Jay said so much by saying so little. Awesome!

[@RamblinAround]

Man, I absolutely love that car. I see the money that people spend on custom show cars all the time. Personally, I'd rather commission a shop to build a body like this, then go from there. The Ferrari's from this era are some of the most beautiful cars in the world.

[@jamesmills9158]

Look at the smile on that mans face. This is what cars are really supposed to do. Thankyou for sharing your joy Peter.

[@05AcuraRSXtypeS]

One of the best parts of my Sundays... Thank you Jay & team!

[@douglasjames4905]

Watch Jay light up, as he's encouraged being il piloti...priceless. The results here are astonishingly practical as far as any TR is concerned. This is actually able to be driven! Bravo.

[@junoboom]

I am very happy to see his Testarossa repaired after the accident. Incredible man is Peter for sure. CONGRATS! Hope to see it racing in person someday.

[@Lorneland62]

Car people are so easy to tell when you see a real one. Jay, obviously, and the owner is obviously as well to have built it had it in an accident and fixed the old girl. True love. Most telling though was he literally never stopped smiling the whole ride and even got jazzed about Jay’s shifting skills while being a passenger for the first time in his baby. Made me very happy to see him enjoy his work being enjoyed. Awesome!!!!

[@Hoodamax]

That engine makes the mona lisa of engine sound.

[@radarlove1497]

Has anyone else ever seen Jay concentrate so much while driving a car. I mean no talking at all, purely in the moment. Awesome !

[@jeremythompson9895]

Love this show. Definitely my favorite KZbin channel. Jay seems like a pretty cool down to earth guy for being a millionaire many times over. Keep em coming Jay!!!

[@janetmccoy7945]

I love to hear Jay talk about his parents . Totally non pretentious.

[@captainbart]

Dreams come true with a little work..........................incredible, this mans passion. Jay doesn't interview just anyone..............and this video is clearly one he is picking a part............ to his guests delight!!!

[@malcolmreed3742]

I usually prefer seeing Jay's cars, but this is totally cool

[@willierants5880]

Jay has a lot of cars, but not that many. It's good to see other things too, but I know what you mean. Perhaps it's time for another installment of "Projects Update and what's laying around the garage".

[@JoshuaSolanes]

This is probably my favorite Jay Leno's Garage video. He is so passionate about the car and knows it so intimately that it makes this one very special

[@i.sirius6204]

Jay, I absolutely love your show. You feature the greatest cars and most interesting guests, and it's such an entertaining and instructive program. Some of my favorite episodes are those with guests like Mr. Giacobbi, who have such passion as to hand-build faithful replicas of timeless classic cars like this Ferrari tribute. His attention to detail and his love of the automobile really reach my emotions, and in your interactions with him, like with your other guests, your own passion for the craft comes through so beautifully. I've always enjoyed your work as a comic and talk show host, but I really think that Jay Leno's Garage represents the best work of your career. Thank you and your crew for such a wonderful production.

[@XKSS]

Thank you, Jay, for this story. The enthusiasm of Mr. Giacobbi brought a smile to my face. Hearing your heartfelt words brought it all back home. Those of us who have experienced driving machines such as this are far and few between and getting fewer.

[@Nemesiscrx]

I think is the first time....Jay didnt speak at all when he was driving....he probably enjoy the driving sooooo much!!!!!!!!!

[@timothydraper3687]

Just the sound of the engine and minimal talking made it better somehow, two guys with a mutual respect enjoyment of the experience.

[@Sir_wingus_dingus]

And being very careful I'm sure, I mean the guy did say that jay would just about be the only person he would ever let drive it

[@robinotto9757]

I just love that guy he is my hero. He built his own race car , even though he is not the youngest guy anymore I just admire his love and passion to old Ferraris . I'm am nou in 20 years old and I hope when I am as old as him that I can enjoy the same thing. And I think Peter and Jay-Leno are very good friends now. I hope Peter you can still continue this for a very long time.

[@FraggleRagaraga]

This is a good man with a good story. Thanks guys! Beautiful car.

[@Vampirebear13]

How could anyone give this a thumbs down??? As a Porsche person I love this car.It's a wonderful passion project, especially since it was horribly wrecked & Mr. Giacobbi didn't give up. Instead he rebuilt it & keeps on racing.Just imagine this car dicing it up with a Shelby Cobra, circa 1965 on Mullholland Drive.

[@BeerdyBruceLeeCentral]

What a sound! Amazing!

[@BillLeavens]

I wanted this episode to go on forever. And for Peter, I hope it does.

[@SimpleCarGuy]

Lovely chap and an awesome car!

[@gungfuriceboy]

Respect! This 'Tribute' 250 TR...is SO BEAUTIFUL!!..Thank you Peter For 'building 'HER'!! cheers from Canada!

[@TastyChevelle]

Magnifico! Viva Ferrari y Leno!

[@djjj614]

You could tell at the beginning he was a little nervous to let someone else drive his car, but by the end he was smiling from ear to ear just enjoying being a passenger. One of the best vids yet!

[@HH-ph3gq]

Wow that sound of the engine has to be the blueprint of the perfect engine sound. I'd love to hear one in real life

[@MrHayoo22]

I think jay just had an out of body experience? Never seen him so much in the moment savouring every second behind the wheel of a particular car. Nothing about the handling, steering, suspension, acceleration... Speechless!

[@danielle1125hu]

beyond passion , amazing work !! build by hand with heart . priceless

[@MrGaryGG48]

Absolutely Mel, you got that so right! I saw Peter Giacobbi show his creation on Petrolious a while back and then he arrives on Jay's show. I have so much admiration for Mr. Giacobbi's skills but maybe more for his determination. Can you imagine the feeling after it was smashed in that accident... then he just dug into it once more and repaired it! That is truly unique. What a true artisan... amazing.

[@mindeloman]

I love this guy. "I scratch out the do not on the do not touch sign." He wants everyone to feel his passion.

[@Alk333_fan]

Jay is the man.

[@justinmilam6899]

I love that this is his first time being a passenger, and he’s smiling from ear to ear the whole time!

[@lesjayco7785]

14:43 I never realised how aerodynamic Jays head is.

[@MLCAgaming]

OMG hahahaaha i thought the same thing when i saw that, that big ol chin cutting the wind haha

[@jadezee6316]

jay REALLY means it here...how much he enjoys this car...because he tells you why.......this car represents the era that jay loves best about racing...and it is like going back in time....reliving his wildest dreams....those he must have had as a child....

[@b.maguire3506]

Wow!! Thanks both, for Sharing this with us!! Cheers!!

[@tredw66]

That has to be the quietest I have ever seen Leno on a test drive. This car requires all your attention all the time , Wonderful !

[@IchibanMoto]

rad on so many badass levels of awesome !

[@w.obently1218]

Thats badass

[@w.obently1218]

Give it 5/5 ichiban moto stickers

[@IchibanMoto]

@@w.obently1218 I should send Jay some stickers to pass out to his guests

[@Brettjnash]

I bet Jay would love to ride one of your custom bikes.

[@w.obently1218]

@@IchibanMoto send him the stickers ichi

[@hueychief]

I think Peter has been one of my most favorite guests Jay has had on so far. Such a neat, enthusiastic gentleman...and knowledgeable. I bet he'd be fun to hang out with, have a few drinks and talk racing into the wee hours. Thanks for having him on, Jay!

[@thejudge3094]

Grazie, bellissimo video. Ciao dall’Italia!

[@Sir_wingus_dingus]

Sorry I don't speak russian

[@danilo16410]

@@Sir_wingus_dingus -- It's Yugoslavian.

[@joecampbell4199]

So far this is my favorite from Jays garage......... love that he keeps it unpainted

[@baronvontourettes]

Ferrari copy still worth $1-2m

[@rhw8567]

damn this one made me shed a tear. the raw sound of it, the dedication of the guy, the whole story, the mutual appreciation. just great.

[@Guardducks]

Not a hair out of place after doing 80mph. Now that's good hair gel.

[@rahowherox1177]

Its good aerodynamics. I had a mk1 golf gti with no roof, could drive it at 200kph with a straw hat on.

[@gearheadred]

90w

[@fidelcatsro6948]

that was no gel... they used Acrylic Lacquer Spray!

[@rahowherox1177]

@iTheGeek yep, and most fords, chevy and chrysler v8 cars of the era. In performance, that is... which, unless you have fragile ego, was all that counted.

[@bakeymemnet]

I don't think I've even seen Jay so speechless. Plus his hair looks great at the end of the ride. What a great car. Jay your my hero.

[@magzire]

How the hell did he fix the body

[@fidelcatsro6948]

bondo and a very good italian craftsman hammer!

[@robinhernandez6253]

Metal has memory.

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

@@fidelcatsro6948 - Bondo? Get your eyes checked.

[@Memovox]

Hammers and an English Wheel.

[@vtr0104]

It was probably rolled back on an English wheel and finished off with a hammer. You can see all the marks on it, and he even mentioned how rough it actually is. It's likely they just used new aluminum, and you can see on the right there's a huge L-shaped bond/weld where they probably re-added the fender and quarter-panel. If you can make something once and keep the bucks, you can likely do it again. Heck, even if you don't have them, you could probably make your own, all you need is a piece in original shape to reverse it from.

[@patmclean1951]

The short section of filming on the other road through the fence was great. Felt like I was watching a race for a moment. Cheers JLG.