1963 Corvette Stingray - Jay Leno's Garage

[@jeffpuha8187]

What amazes me most about this car is that, after 51 years, it still looks futuristic. A truly timeless design.

[@user-mv6he6gl8m]

Nice looks sure but what about all the fake gimmicks? An american car that can go really fast as long you don't have to make a turn...

[@bigredc222]

Whether it handles good, or if the vents are real, doesn't effect the way it looks, it's rolling sculpture. I wonder what happen to all those fuel injection units that the mechanic removed?

[@byates59]

@@user-mv6he6gl8m ... this car would spank a Ferrari back in the day!

[@animalyze7120]

I hope one day Gm will un-insert their heads from their butts and bring back the Stingray. Not the new stupid ferrari look alike nonsensical ones but the good old fashioned American made Stingray.

[@solarwave]

...and thanks to an ancient fish.

[@int53185]

Jay is saving these cars for future generations to appreciate. I agree, stock is the best way to restore a car like this.

[@thesteelrodent1796]

you're not preserving a classic if you mod the hell out of it. Once you mod it everything that made the car what it was is gone

[@int53185]

@@thesteelrodent1796 If you want a car that drives like a modern car, go out and buy a modern car. Don't butcher a classic. I have a classic Grand Prix. Any part that goes on it is either an original new old stock or reproduction. To me the experience of owning and driving an old car is ruined by upgrading it to modern standards. Don't get me wrong, I still admire Jay for saving these cars.

[@ELGORDOFLUBBERCHAROLIENTO]

😢😢😢😢🎉.

[@stevenrobert8567]

yep

[@livehardone9437]

Jay truly is a national hero.

[@jezuzfreek777]

This is easily one of the most iconic and beautiful cars ever made by any company.

[@albertgerard4639]

nope

[@ethanshell1144]

Albert Gérard yes...

[@GH-oi2jf]

jezuzfreek777 - Yes. Between this and the XK-E coupé, how do you decide?

[@henrylawrence3461]

jezuzfreek777 you bet. Absolutely.

[@sevyxuoir6714]

@@ethanshell1144 Albert Gérard prefer a citroen lol

[@NicolaiTesla]

One of the most beautiful cars ever designed.

[@saginawdan]

👍

[@nevefamily3524]

I agree!

[@SophiaAphrodite]

I contend it is one of the ugliest.

[@m.e.g.a.n.l.e.i.g.h]

My dad was in love with the Corvette C-2's and was finally able to get one in 1967 ( coupe 427 side pipes) . Needless to say, he never got over it. Once you owned one you never get over it. My dad is 73 now still talks about it. Corvette is a true American icon.

[@bradleylovej]

I feel the same way about my 2000 Ws6. Lusted after that so hotly in high school, finally bought one in my mid 30's and I won't shut up about it. After I made one too many comments about the car, one of my family members said to me, "Wow, you sure are proud of that Trans Am." He doesn't understand the mixture of nostalgia, accomplishment, and joy a car you really love can bring you. I'm glad your dad got his C2.

[@stevenrobert8567]

I was a kid when this 64 split Vett came out, loved it them, love it even more now if that is possible. God actually bought one, I heard.

[@StereoSpace]

In a way, Jay is like a rare art dealer. He buys rare and beautiful cars and pays out of his own pocket to have them restored. He's rescuing them, really.

[@JohnBarrow1961]

He also has a ton of knowledge about all of his cars and cars in general. He's fascinating to listen to.

[@KingLich451]

Exactly, not every rich guy with cars happens to be unfortunately.

[@Porsche996driver]

He’s the mayor.

[@gregorytimmons4777]

Jay has made a few mistakes relating facts about certain cars but then, just think how many different cars Jay knows quite a bit about. Cars of all types. Like steam cars, exotic's and big old monsters like Deusenberg and Hispano-Suiza.

[@Chrisicola]

Man, I still fascinated with that Chrysler turbine car. Love that thing.

[@jundialhaqiqa9907]

That body is timeless, it doesn't seem old at all.

[@mgrunsten]

I had the greatest mom. She signed for me and we ordered a split-window coupe. Pretty exciting day when it arrived at the dealer and I went to pick it up. I was definitely the coolest nineteen year-old in my neighborhood.

[@busman2050]

If I were you parent I would have got you a used corvair

[@raymondpetrovits2336]

I never really had an opinion of Jay until I received my Hagerty magazine and started reading Jay’s articles. His automotive stories are riveting and informative. His own personal stories are priceless to any real car guy. Thanks Mr. Leno.

[@fitfogey]

It’s so nice to listen to a knowledgable guy who appreciates specific automobiles and can communicate in a clear and concise manner the history of them.

[@rousseau327]

Best looking Corvette ever made.

[@MrSuhkoi]

Nah

[@robertpilcher2558]

MrSuhkoi Twat

[@charlesturnough3700]

MrSuhkoi Its my dream car not even the cabrio is my favourite you got a bad taste in cars man?

[@TonyisToking]

I prefer the C3.

[@ryuman757]

TonyisCreating Yes! They're both beautiful, but I love the C3 @_@

[@hwb-zalpach]

THE SPLIT WINDOW IS TOTALLY MAGNIFICENT ON THIS!

[@Ronald-hx6zn]

Makes the car and sets apart from anything of that era.

[@richardpersoage8504]

When I was a kid, my dream was to own a 1963 Corvette Coupe. 20 years later, my dream came true.

[@__744XX]

congratulations bro it's always great to see a car guy get his car

[@gmansplit]

+Richard Persoage Are you rich? Those cars are insanely expensive.

[@richardpersoage8504]

+gmansplit I bought my 63 coupe project in the early 80's for $4000.

[@gmansplit]

Richard Persoage Great find!

[@63Baggies]

+Richard Persoage You lucky BAR STEWARD :-)

[@roytee3127]

I remember exactly when I first saw a Sting Ray in 1963 or 64.. The street it was on, the time of day. It blew me away. It was a beautiful bronze color. I'll never forget the moment.

[@argylegirl9953]

The '63 split window Corvette was the best and everyone wanted one. Thanks for the great tutorial on your car and of course the ride! Beautiful restoration.

[@JimmyFoxhound]

My gosh, the '63 Vette is an absolute work of art. Just beautiful!!

[@goodgoat3096]

1963 brought us the Corvette and the Jaguar XKE, two of the most beautiful cars ever made.

[@mgrunsten]

I also have an XKE. Been fortunate.

[@rabbitss11]

Car design definitely reached a high point in the 1960's and this car is near the peak

[@ZeroESG.goopootoob]

The '72 and the '74 Stingray are the most badass & sexiest classics ever made.

[@phillipgarrett6849]

Of all the cars I’ve seen you in and driving, this Stingray looks like you! You look great driving it. It just fits you!

[@SendingStache]

that guy is too cool. it's amazing how knowledgable he is when it comes to corvettes. a lifetime of passion and it shows

[@GlitchMonki]

Such a beautiful American car. Now that's a man who enjoys what he does. Thanks Professor Leno.

[@6stringwood]

Mike did a beautiful restoration on this rolling art piece. Absolutely beautiful! Thanks for sharing this story Jay!

[@corvetteman67]

1967 Corvette fastbacks and 1971 Corvette convertibles are the most BEAUTIFUL and GREAT Corvettes ever made!

[@Glide1992]

I had a '67 Coupe and I like it the best of all the C2's because of few small differences. But why would you single out the '67 when all the C2 coupes had the same silhouette?

[@markr5132]

FYI from Corvette expert: The emergency brake didn't go to the middle of the seats until 1967. The two speed power glide was only std on a corvette after 1953-1954 and this was before manuals were available as an option. Once manuals were available they were std with a 3sp Manuel until 1970 when the 4sp was finally std! 1963 Corvettes Sebring Silver paint had real silver in the paint and was a $92+- dollar option. Route 66 used a 1961, 1962 and 1963 corvettes and never a 1960. The corvette was supposed to have been sentimental to Todd's and the last possession from his dad who died just before he left the east coast for his searching for what town him and Buzz want to settle down in. This is why its a little confusing when he shows up with a 1962 the third season or so. Finally found a category of car I know more about than Jay! Love this channel & think Jays & his show is a National treasure!

[@johnritter5951]

My life peaked in the school year '66-'67 at Ohio State University. Four of us, all jocks (2 wrestling, 1 hockey, 1 lacrosse) shared an apartment off campus. Jim, the hockey player, had this very car. To cruise about campus in that Stingray was the epitome of cool. Now, at age 76, I'm glad I no longer care about cool, or I would spend all my time pining for that year. I still stop and stare when any "vette passes by. My wife laughs at me as, in awe, I tell her to just listen to the sound of it. It was an amazing car, a thing of true beauty.

[@stromgroup6022]

Great story, much love john

[@karendixon401]

This is one discussion that is not boring.. My first husband had this same style Corvette split window.. I washed and waxed it.. and thought I would never drive it.. until he sprained his right ankle on a waterskiing trip and I had to drive it home.. it had a 5-speed and I drove it in the fast lane.. he was surprised.. so I got to take it on errands around town occasionally.

[@johncastillo2194]

john thonig maybe it was custom

[@joesphx19]

Just a perfect American icon, the car too! We miss you Jay, don't stop doing these videos, a new generation is learning to appreciate American manufacturing.

[@denisesrock3650]

What a beautiful piece of American automobile history. We own # 30 which has never been restored and still looks new and drives like a dream. I think it should be in a museum myself.

[@MJKircher1221]

I like it so much more when Jay shows his own cars. He has so many amazing vehicles.

[@charlestorruella8591]

He seems to go into more detail and seems to well love it a little i guess you can tell when its one of his own as to someone eles

[@45auto82]

My dream car! My older Brother actually had a 1963 ‘Vette convertible. Had the red interior with a white top. Also had fuel injection, but I believe he told me that it had been modified because the ‘Verts didn’t come that way. It purred just like this one! My Brother had a hidden toggle switch installed in the inside top driver side of the glove box for the ignition circuit. He came out one morning to find the doors open, good open, but no damage. That extra ignition switch had saved the day!

[@RobertSmith-le8wp]

Looks wise, it's a perfect car. I'm glad he restored it like that. I wouldn't change a thing

[@thomaskessinger2114]

Neither would I. With a good-looking car like that, there's no need for any modifications.

[@JackF99]

When it comes to cars Jay is a unique in a couple of ways: 1) he's that rare rich guy with genuine interest in cars beyond their status or investment potential and 2) he's that rare hot rodder who actually has good taste.

[@edwardheideman3231]

Absolutely everything you can possibly learn about the 63 vet thanks Jay

[@midlifemotox]

The most beautiful cars ever made. It's art. The 1970 Stingray is the 2nd most beautiful. And I own one. 😁

[@davidcampbell4174]

This is one of those cars that is, and always will have, a classic and beautiful look.

[@bradleylovej]

It certainly is one of the best looking cars of all time. And might possibly be the best looking American car ever made.

[@lyman360able]

I only know Jay as a car guy. When I was younger I watched a few of his shows. His true passion is cars and what he does to keep old and new cars alike running and attainable for anyone to see and experience is wonderful. Thank you.

[@stingrayiiipercentoathkeep1680]

In 1972 I was called out to a Chevy dealer's body shop to give them a frame repair estimate on an Olds, and there sitting right next to it was a totaled '63 Split Window. It was bad! When I got into the body shop office with my bid I saw a young man in a near full body cast, with another man next to him that was his insurance adjuster. The shop manager was on the phone with a wrecking yard, and when I heard him say "$200.00 is all you'll give for a wrecked Stingray?", I had to ask right away... "if that's all you get for salvage on that can I buy it?" Well, after a short discussion with the owner and adjuster, it was mine, for $200.00!!!!! I made sure I got all the pieces that were in the pile next to it. They told me what happened. The owner had stopped at a red light behind a bobtail truck, then a Peterbuilt coming up behind him lost its brakes and rear ended him, shoving him into the bobtail. You can imagine what it looked like after that. I got it home on 2 flatbeds, and for a month compiled a list of what I'd need to put it all back together. The hardest part to find was the full rear 'clip' from the windshield back, which I finally got when I went to another salvage yard searching for frame parts for a frame repair in my shop, and happened to mention what I was looking for. Having been one of his beat customers for several years, he shocked me when he said ... "boy, have I got a surprise for you!" Then took me to the back of his yard, and behold, there sat a full rear clip for a '63 split window, all intact including all windows, trim, doors, fuel tank, and complete interior. Then, he gave me the best surprise, I could have it all for $250.00! Needless to say, I jumped on that without any hesitation! A year and a half later, it was all restored, and I took it in to a master painter I knew, and had him paint it a dark pearl blue. The last thing remaining to be road ready was a new radiator. I found that when I took it into a muffler shop for exhaust repair. He had one upstairs that a customer had bought but never picked up. $30.00 later, and it was mine. I drove that 'vette' for the next 6 years until my divorce. It turned heads everywhere I went! I'd still have it but my divorce attorney sold me out and I was ordered by the judge to sell all of my cars except for one. Looking back, I wish I had kept the 'vette' instead of the '73 Lincoln MK4 prototype.

[@ctuan13]

I'm a Lincoln guy, through and through, but I agree with your assessment. Should have kept the vette for sure! Horrible ending to your story, but regardless, thanks a bunch for sharing!

[@trevormills3339]

This is why I'm never getting married.

[@cocodog85]

next time have a prenup.

[@georgeb8701]

Stingray III percent >>> Stop! have you no mercy? You're making a grown man cry! 😭 I'm so sorry for your loss! 😢

[@MaximRecoil]

When you get married you don't own anything anymore, which is why I find it astounding that guys still get married.

[@ChrisG3253032]

Always loved this split-window model. I also absolutely love the '71 buick riviera "boat-tail", that is one sexy car imo

[@thomaskessinger2114]

The '63 is one of the most beautiful and one of my favorite Corvette models. Gorgeous car!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@unclerudy9797]

Started with Chevrolet in early 1976 and the C2 Corvettes woul still come in from local folks for service... Wonderful Stuff ! Glad to have been a small part of it at a Chevrolet Dealer !

[@silver750iL]

Huge shout out to Jay Leno for allowing us to share in his amazing collection and meet people like Mike. I appreciate the effort involved to make all these.

[@Justacogg]

This is a historic Corvette. I can imagine in the future this is a car that will keep the correct history of the Corvette alive for generations to come! Thank you Mr. Leno for your dedication to automotive history and the entire industry!

[@walterpalmer2749]

This car, the XKE, the Gull-wing are as timeless as it gets.

[@Carking97]

I love the fine details they go into the explanation. I love learning stuff like this

[@normansimon5937]

Split window is just great! Beautiful car. I remember touring the Corvette assembly line in St. Louis as a young kid and loving it. I think my eyes stayed big for several days after!! Thanks Jay for the great tour of your gem.

[@vasilii6417]

I had one. The wheels did come up off the ground. This is the first time I've ever heard this. Now I have proof when I tell somebody. I remember I looked over at my friend and said, "Cause if It had a set of wings, man, I know she could fly." from the Beach Boys. We both had wide eyes and goosebumps. Incredible, after 55 years, I have proof. 👍 Thanks, Jay

[@bradleylovej]

I'm really surprised you haven't heard anyone else talk about this. My dad has a 69 Vette and always talks about the front end getting light over 100 mph. Lots of people talk about the C2 and C3 Corvettes being scary at high speed because the front end will lift. Regardless, at least you have a verified source in Jay now to back up your experience 👍

[@vasilii6417]

@@bradleylovej '69 isn't a' 64.

[@bradleylovej]

@@vasilii6417 Both generations C2 and C3 had this problem. Both commonly talked about. They also share the same frame.

[@vasilii6417]

@@bradleylovej well, it is what it is.

[@bradleylovej]

@@vasilii6417 True. Those mid-year Vettes are still on my short list of coolest cars ever made.

[@DJPixcell]

What an absolute beauty of a car. Probably one of my all time favourites. Surely my favourite Corvette.

[@stevekeithley8409]

The '63 Corvette is the car that I fell in love with. Especially with the split window. One thing I don't think they mentioned was it was the first year they sold a convertible and fixed roof Corvette. Just a beautiful car - "Jay" , I'd love to have it.

[@samspace81]

One of these started my love affair with the Corvette Sting Ray. I restored it with my father, Sebring Silver with Daytona Blue Interior! Great car Jay!

[@dennisbrown2571]

Mike, the restorer, can't stop smiling riding with Jay. The man loves his job and the cars!

[@jonathanedwards2983]

My friend’s dad had two of these when I was in high school. I got to ride in his silver one and have been a fan since. Wish I could afford one, even if it was just driver quality. I couldn’t stand owning one and not driving it. Beautiful automobile.

[@kurtkennedy7483]

Loved the talk. I had a 1964 in college. Memories.

[@williammasotta5058]

hi Jay i also own a 63 split window and like you it was my dream car...last year i was 66 years old when i bought it and felt like a kid again..well after 4 corvettes previous to this one i had the money and one was available near me and i just had to buy it...it's such a great car thanks for sharing yours with me

[@hugq14]

Salleez_1 357 Yeah, Jay looks really short!!

[@dustinlewis24]

william masotta if you want to sit there and talk about yourself why don't you make your own video let me tell you something Jay Leno doesn't read any of these comments

[@classickruzer1]

Dustin -- You have no idea what Jay does....William Masota has something you'll never own .... too bad for you...

[@duradim1]

@@dustinlewis24 a year later and people still think you are a butt.

[@johnjenkins6547]

@@dustinlewis24 And a year later your still a walking talking two legged MORON!

[@DougCameraMan]

That's a beauty. Looks great. I generally prefer a convertible when it comes to the Corvette but the '63 Split window is in a class all by itself! Looks great, well done restoration. Love it!

[@kenswitzer4133]

Jay, I was one of those 13 year olds as well. The first gen T Birds were really nice and then this came out. The WOW factor went out the roof. I want to be envious but just can’t do it since you have worked hard to get where you are. Thank you for sharing your collection with us. Sure wish you were late night entertainment again. There is nothing to chose from now days.👍🇺🇸🤙😃

[@olliehopnoodle4628]

There is nothing that looks like those Corvettes. Beautiful. Thanks for sharing Jay!

[@jimburig7064]

This design is one of my favorites. It is absolutely timeless.

[@jamesg4534]

That paint is amazing. Never saw a silver car that presented that color so well. Also, best looking Corvette of them all.

[@frankmelkert9503]

One of the most beautiful vettes ever made 63 to 66. Didn't Dennis Wilson have one of these with the 327 on one album cover and drove the crap right out of it

[@davesnothereman699]

Jay I watch your show every morning while I have my coffee. I am in Boise Idaho, your show is great and I really enjoy how you go into the history of the cars and their makers. I think you should do an episode about the 1970s Fiat 500l, my father has two of them and they are an amazing little car.

[@bam_henry]

Now they're 60 years old...time flies like that Sting Ray.

[@livehardone9437]

Can you imagine seeing this car for the first time going down the road in person in 1963. OMG. 😮😮😮

[@opera93]

Yes, mine in Red……

[@triumphmanful]

I miss my 1963 Stingray convertable. It had a hardtop too! I also made a taneau cover that zipped down the center for a cool ride look. I attached it with screwed in snaps. I even drove it like that in the winter with a french beret and sunglasses. Of course the heat was on full blast. What fun to see people give me a stare and laugh. Those were the days !

[@Narrowcros]

You can always buy one, although 63s are a bit rare

[@triumphmanful]

Sold it for $6K. It needed a transmission (reverse gear would not go) maybe just a throw out bearing. Frame was rusting on the drivers side too. I still miss her and look at my pictures with longing to have her back.

[@johnc5914]

Truly one of the best design’s in all of automotive history..

[@BernardBorel]

Absolutely gorgeous car Jay. Stock (as it should be) and just absolutely beautiful! And I love the fact that you drive these vehicles. I just don’t understand cars locked up in a vault by some. Enjoy these things and do what they are meant for ... to drive! Thank you so much for sharing your passion with us.

[@marcryvon]

Kudos Jay to bring back this Icon to its original condition. Just as you'd do on a Jag, Maserati, Lambo, or any priceless Art object, name it. I did exactly as you did when I saw it when I was 11 years old: froze right there. Couldn't believe what I was looking at ! The most beautiful thing I've seen in my young life. Timeless design, unique details like the cut out doors in the roof, the center console, AND that split back window and the center "rib" à la Bugatti. Oh Man ! I'm 65 now and still remember this!

[@SteelyPaw]

My brother in law had a 62, I loved the look of the dual head lights. One year he took it all apart to restore it, a great running car then and looked good too, but he never put it back together, and later sold in in boxes and the body that was down to bare fiberglass.

[@TheFRiNgEguitars]

What a sweet car, a beautiful non-tricked restored/original driver, gorgeous in silver.

[@mbasicmann]

+TheFRiNgEguitars I love the 63, but I could never find one I could afford, but I did buy a 66 Silver coupe and I love it. Not fuel injection since 65 was the last year for fuel injection, but a great 327/350 HP car that runs and rides like it did in 66. I keep it pure stock except tires. No cross bias tires today. Radials are much better.

[@rtz549]

This episode was really well done. I enjoyed all the finer details of the car.

[@recnepsgnitnarb6530]

I'm not really a Chevy guy, but this is my favorite Chevy.

[@michaelschooler7423]

Hey Jay. I was just like you, only I saw my “first love Corvette” in 1965 at the age of 11. Our neighbor had a red convertible ‘65 and I fell in love! From then on I had to have one. Finally, at the age of 59 I got a silver C6. I still have it and drive it every day. I will go to my grave driving a Corvette. ❤

[@DanEBoyd]

Call me an uncultured barbarian, but I will maintain that the 1963-1972 Corvettes are a couple of THE MOST beautiful things ever created by man!!

[@Alex_Gorell]

One of the sexiest cars to come out of America.

[@canadianclassics]

THEE sexiest car to come out of america

[@StrangerHappened]

If this car would be produced today (with obligatory upgrades, including on safety and ecology), people would be buying in crazy numbers.

[@Ryan-gz6ym]

@@canadianclassics 'The' is spelt 'the', regardless of pronunciation.

[@bradford_shaun_murray]

17:43 and with fuel injection...

[@sdry]

Hope someday I can say "this is the Corvette section of my garage" :D

[@7775Kevin]

I remember as a young kid that one of the tenants in my parent's apartment building had a Sting Ray, maybe a '64 or '65, can't be sure now. He worked at the local Chrysler plant and had swapped out the Chevy motor for a Dodge V8. Crazy. I just recall the engine being painted bright orange!

[@charlestorruella8591]

Are you shure it wasnt a chevy motor there painted orange as well i have even use chevy orange on some dodge motors when i cant find the Chrysler orange

[@stark6050]

Saw bruce driving this and loved it!

[@johnmilner3262]

17:44 “The 413 is winding out in low but my Fuel Injected Stingray is really starting to go.” 🎶 (For those who don’t understand, it’s a lyric from the Beach Boys song Shut Down. It’s a song about a Dodge car with the 413 V8 racing a Fuel Injected 327 Stingray.)

[@tomquinn607]

Best looking Corvette ever. Perfect! Chevy should have kept the design like Porsche did with the 911.

[@LDis1]

Jay is the man. This is a great showing of his cars!

[@bassface8580]

I used to be massively into Top Gear but Jay Lenos Garage is were its at. Such amazing cars and history lessons brought to you in a perfect way. This is probably the most watched show on KZbin for me these days. So much videos to go through as well. Keep up the amazing work Jay

[@sidefx996]

If that's not one of the most beautiful automobiles ever made then I don't know what is.

[@stelthy100]

Im happy that there are people out there that can afford to keep auto history alive I just cant help but wish i was one of them, Thank you Jay for sharing.

[@albertflasher3533]

Definitely my favorite Corvette of all time!

[@rueben44]

Again great video with great information. That car can only be described by one word and that is STUNNING!

[@user-mm4je1sb9b]

To this day... the most beautiful car ever!

[@canadianclassics]

couldn't agree more check out the 64 corvette on my channel it has a LS3 in it the cleanest corvette I've ver seen

[@fgb3126]

Jaguar XK-E.

[@insanityhelps2800]

@@fgb3126 that car is ugly

[@mustang268]

@@insanityhelps2800 to you

[@BTom16]

The smile on Mike McCluskey during the driving portion is like a teleporter to a perfect California day driving twisty mountain roads in an amazing car. This video does a brilliant job of capturing the passion of a car guy. Thank you for the wonderful content.

[@jensaarnaes150]

I remember riding my Stingray bike several miles to see one of these when they first came out. I was 6 and I thought it was beautiful. It still is.

[@10MinutestoRouletteFortune]

Damn I love that silver color.

[@RamblinAround]

Excellent car, one of the all-time best. Great video Jay.

[@richardlavigna2482]

RamblinAround 1jjjjj

[@Justacogg]

This is a historic Corvette. I can imagine in the future this is a car that will keep the history alive for generations to come! Thank you Mr. Leno for your dedication to automotive history in the entire industry!

[@pierpicturefineartframing3916]

U can really sense that Jay truly loves this one

[@devonsam4297]

Instablaster

[@DomRivers67]

30mph drifting at 19.05 lol, got to love the old bias ply tyres, talk about deadly at any speed

[@sanfranciscobay]

19:05

[@789pokey]

Practice for autoxing.

[@michaelwoodward2824]

I met Jay several times at the Rock Store in Malibu Canyon. Great guy - totally down to earth gearhead. My grandfather had this exact same car. I remember him coming to pick me up on my sixth birthday in his split window. I could not have been more enthralled! I have just finished a 32 year restoration with my twin brother of a "64 Vette convertible with the original (rebuilt) 365hp solid lifter/high lift cam motor. It is a near-show quality driver that we will spend driving on the weekends in Santa Cruz and on Highway 1.

[@CalTxDude]

BEAUTIFUL silver paint on his Corvette! Mike McCluskey is a ROCK STAR!!!

[@michaelalexander3828]

IMHO the second generation Corvette began in 1955 when they first had a V-8 engine.

[@nitetrane98]

It's all I ever wanted in life. Still my favorite car.

[@brandonbanbury824]

This is truly my dream car. I don’t wish to own a Lamborghini, new mustang, new Camaro, hell car, or even the doge demon, but instead a c2 corvette. I don’t care how much faster the new ones are, I just want to be able to drive it and feel it. When I’m older and I finish my college, my dream is to own one, keep it in the garage, drive it on weekends, and keep it in the family.

[@sixmax11]

the silver prototype shown at :30 reminded me of speed racer's mach 5. i did a search and damn if somebody actually built a working mach 5 car!

[@kleenk8]

This was a very nice and informative segment. I can remember being a kid and hanging out with my cousin one day. He was a car enthusiast to say the least. His friend dropped by with his brand new 63'. I had just turned 9 yrs. old, but remember it like it was yesterday. All 3 of us piled in the car, and I squeezed in between them. What a blast that was! Some years later, my cousin discovered a 62' Bel Air Bubble Top with a 409 power plant. He restored it beautifully, and I had the pleasure of driving it one day when he stopped by my house...but that is another story.

[@robertstancliffsr9575]

The 62 Chevy is a beautiful car..........

[@crustycobs2669]

Love it. This was when America was great, we were all about cars, girls, music, and the Space Race- RIP, U.S. Auto Industry

[@studio-flash]

I understand..but with the C8 Corvette you are on a winner.

[@mgmcd1]

Have you ever thought of building a second hood with the Duntov vents to see how it performs? That would be a nice accessory to have for this. More than stock, but how it was intended.

[@phlodel]

mgmcd1 Don't have to worry about it raining in California.

[@heartlandranchtv4943]

***** I imagine that when you're as rich as Jay is, you tend to take bigger risks with your toys.

[@MICHGO1]

THEN MAYBE THE FRONT END WOULDN'T LIFT AT SPEED. LOOKS LIKE IT'S LIFTING AT LOW SPEED TOO.

[@TheCaptainSplatter]

Ummm pholodel, ya you have to worry about rain now lol, and lot of it.

[@bwtv147]

Might as well go whole hog and put on a front air dam and rear spoiler or wing.

[@jedwalker10]

"This is kinda the Corvette section of the garage" lol I love how nonchalant he is about some things

[@dallaswood4117]

he says that crap every time. this is the ferrari section, this is the lamborghini section etc.

[@yusufmustafa6769]

Love this car

[@gregorytimmons4777]

@@dallaswood4117 Except Jay never says "This is the Ferrari section of my garage."

[@dallaswood4117]

@@gregorytimmons4777 i'm talking about in different videos

[@JonDunnmusician]

Guest is pure class, wonderful

[@charlespatrick8650]

Season 4 (1963-1964) of "Route 66" used a 1963 Corvette convertible, and updated it to a new 1964 model for the last few episodes of the series, which ended in March 1964