1963 Porsche 356 Carrera 2 - Jay Leno's Garage

[@charlesearle8414]

I think the 356 is one of the most beautiful cars made. It's simple, and it's happy.

[@richardtsan3792]

So true!

[@philfreer1629]

Loved my Dad's '58 1600 Normal, even with its rusted body as he bought it used in '62. Fun car made my Dad young again.

[@jamesdunn9714]

The 356 is not happy as it's a car, but it sure makes me feel happy with its flowing lines and wonderful engine noises.

[@knut-hinrichqwalter2463]

It's so simple built US Americans could not do better after WW 2 !

[@stephenarling1667]

@@knut-hinrichqwalter2463 Superb design, superb craftsmanship, and wonderful to drive. They all smoked a bit though. I remember wiping the smudge off the rear bumper overriders, where the pipes ended, every week or so.

[@jmattbassplaya90]

It's beyond awesome that Jay brought the old owner in and allowed him to drive it, on his show, to revisit his youth. Great show, great car!

[@askegg]

John really knows his stuff. Absolute pleasure to listen to someone with this level of knowledge. Beautiful car.

[@VictoriaAlfredSmythe]

beautiful

[@oscarpark1523]

This show has so much class. No shows ever bother with so much technical data. Thank you so much. This should be Jay's full time job. Brilliant.

[@marcphillips4593]

I drove one of these in college and loved it. I always thought of it as a souped up vw. Little did I know what I had. Paid 1000 for it in 1966.

[@dustyrusty7956]

Jay is such a class act, letting the builder drive - and not himself. I am no Porsche aficionado, but this was a really interesting video.

Jay can drive it any time he likes, he owns it.

[@nickv5576]

Dusty Rusty it’s his car. Usually he’s the one driving the car unless it’s one of his own

[@SerPurple51]

It sounds like Jay was a little under the weather. Maybe he was on cold medicine and didn't feel up to driving too.

[@antipodesman]

John Willhoit is a class act too. I like that he speaks to the camera like a pro presenter.

[@bitjockey6265]

First class!

[@frankly5171]

Jay is a true enthusiast with great taste.

[@tomkuisis9496]

This guy is the anti Wayne Carini. Honest and likeable

[@Gims110]

What a specimen! I find myself watching these videos over and over. This is an amazing car. I don't know a lot about these as they are still out of my price range but I can see the beauty and the allure of the 911's. I fell in love with these in the mid 80's with the Turbo (whale tail) models. They always looked like a slot car on the street! I always look forward to the part where Jay says..."I think it time to take it for a ride"

[@007fredh]

This is a Porsche 356 not a 911.🙄

[@aserta]

I think this is an amazing story. It's that feeling when you do something, put it aside forget about it and then later find it and it's such a nice feeling. I'm 25 and you can imagine the distance between made/lost found is quite small but for him to find it after all this time in one piece. Must feel amazing.

[@krOOLiko]

Jay sounds like he is feeling a bit under the weather.

[@MrGallade475]

The sad thing is that the last time a video game had this car, was 14 years ago in NFS Porsche unleashed. *sigh*

[@Orcawhale1]

Which was because the Porsche license was brought by EA, back in 2000. Hence why we got Ruf in other games. That deal was over in 2016, however, so we gotten to see Porsche in Forza 7 and Horizon.

[@aadhithanu9070]

My favourite vide game

[@GhostRider_237]

i remember i used to drive it thru the mountain roads at NFS, it was so relaxing, such a great memory

[@Ben_not_10]

My goodness I thought. I was the only who had played that so many people have no idea of the game when I talk about it?

[@hcgarcia]

I never get tired of watching this channel, it's auto-class in it's purest form. And the characters Jay brings to the garage are just down to earth great people. Thanks!

[@ManWithNoName.]

Such a sexy car. I appreciate jay making these videos even while being sick.

[@estheticsdenturestudioinc.291]

Thanks for being the car guy you are and preserving and protecting these gems. Favourite channel Jay!

[@userunavailable3095]

That about gave me heart failure. I've been watching too many videos today of people finding their dad's first car. We had one of these in the seventies, and it was sold in 1975 to a restorer, mostly because my parents were divorcing and I had outgrown the itty bitty back seats. Unfortunately, the details probably don't match up. Ours was supposedly a 1960, although my stepfather sometimes got the years of his cars wrong. The restorer was in Harrisburg, Pa. The car had been a rally car, and was rather beat up. It was not on its first engine. It might not have even been on its third or fourth, as I recall. It had twin tanks for rally racing, and my stepfather was forever forgetting to fill the second tank, until he was out of gas in the first and he'd switch and it was empty. That led to siphoning gas by the side of the road from a stranger's tank, and a styrofoam cup dissolving into the gas tank, which plagued it for the rest of the time we had it. Great memories though. I learned to shift gears in that car, sitting on a blanket between the seats in those pre seat belt, pre car seat days.

[@citronr1]

GREAT!!!!!!. I owned a bright red 63 Carrera 2 GS when I lived in the USA (Florida) in the middle 70s. It was, indeed, the best 356 EVER ... and I had previously owned a bunch of 356s inlcuding a '59 Carrera 1600 Speedster and a 904 GTS which had a slightly hotter version of the same engine (160 vs. 130 hp). The Carrara 2 was a JOY ... a real JOY to drive and to own. Had a bunch of 911s too and the only one that came close to this much fun was my 73 Carrera 2.7 Lightweight. I'd still give the edge to the Carrera 2 though. Just looking at the photos I still have of it makes me smile.

[@RockstarBruski]

Beautiful 356. So cool that John got to drive it again after all those years!

[@phadodasdoktrin5559]

My aunt got a 1963 356 C. It is sitting in the garage for 15 years now. It's sad to see it not being loved.

[@stephenarling1667]

If it was properly stored, its value will grow.

[@mattpenner420]

Beautiful car Jay. That was nice of you to let John drive it again after 40 years. Bring back some good memories.

[@tootruesheep872]

2 sick things in the same picture Jay and the Porsche

[@endlessbender]

Looks so good in black.

[@peterlewis3540]

I thought Jay didn't sound his usual chirpy best. These early Porche are built like tanks, impeccable build quality and virtually bullet proof mechanicals. It would have looked nicer in Porche silver but being such a rare original car, Black will have to do. Jay may be incredibly wealthy, but he is gracious enough to share his passion for cars with us all, and giving previous owners the joy of rekindling fond memories of cars once in their ownership. Above all, he is not afraid to drive insanely expensive an exotic machinery on the freeway.

[@Valle4696]

It's PorSSSSSche... ;)

[@libertarianation1]

Peter Lewis Hey Peter, are these cars relatively reliable for performance vehicles? I want to buy something reliable. Hard to find reliability in a luxury or performance car. I want something fancy, but only because I am in the financial business and want to at least look successful. Other wise I would be happy with my Honda. Jay does sound a little sick. I'm glad he didn't cancel the appearance.

[@therpope]

+Peter Lewis it's a VW engine, so all credits go to Volkswagen ;)

[@bennyhannover9361]

+retro666future For this 356 you can surely say, only the idea is left from the volkswagen. Carrera Engine is called the " Fuhrmann Motor" because the first engine was contructed from Professor Ernst Fuhrmann in 1955 for the Carrera 1500 with 100 DIN net HP and 190 km/h an 12 sec to 100 km/h a very special performance for 1500 cc Engine. The valve steering is managed via " Königswellen" ( does the word kingcam exist, i dont know) 4 cylinders have 4 cams so 2 valves are driven via 1 cam. 2 cams for inlet and 2 for outlet. This you wont find in any factory beetle flat four. The racing versions of these engine could rev beyond 6500/6800 also not volkswagen - like. The 356 B Series produced from September '59 to March '63 saw only 350 Carreras produced , 40 were 1600 GS Carrera (115 net HP) produced in 1960/61 and 310 were 2000 GS Carrera 2 (2000 cc/ 130net HP) between September '61 and March '63. The price in Germany was DEM 23.700,00 in 1962! The normal 1600 (75 net HP) was for Sale at DEM 14.300,00. So thats about USD 5.500,00 to 3000 at that time.

[@gmansplit]

They really aren't that expensive, so it isn't an insanely expensive exotic www.cars.com/vehicledetail/detail/660879740/overview/

[@timschutte8310]

, an absolute jem of a car. one of my favorite cars and models of all time. in my top ten list

[@AndrewMiguelez]

The horn during the closing sequence is so much louder than the rest of the episode. Every time it plays, I jump out of my seat.

[@timschutte8310]

, this car and the Jaguar E-Type Jen one is my two favorite cars of all time. these cars of this era cannot ever be done again. it's a shame that nobody on the planet builds cars of this vintage era like this with NO computers.

[@RB747domme]

Tim Schutte well, no one builds cars of that vintage era AT ALL - either with *_or_* without computers. Because the only way you can build a car of that vintage era, would be.. to get in a time machine and go back to that vintage era. But I guess I know what you meant. Lol.

[@PrivateMJCaboose]

Brilliant web series... I knew Jay was a car guy, but never realized what a genuine enthusiast he is.

[@stavros969]

That was very nice of Jay to let John Willhoit drive his Porsche 356, respect.

[@tostentwo]

Jay, if you ever get inspired to do any kind of documentary on your shop or other such thing, get this guy to be the narrator. As if John Wayne was a younger sounding car guy with a sense of humor.

[@ElusiveMasquerade]

This is by far my favourite car you have shown us Jay. For me, looking at this car is like looking at a fine watch made a long long time ago. This is a very special car and thank you for showing it.

[@craigconroy3785]

awesome, I can't believe the last comment on this was 5 years ago ! I'm just researching the 4 cam engine on these 356"s, what a car & what an engine !

[@cloudsplitter24]

Hope you feel better Jay. Thank you. Your show has become one of my favorite web based shows.

[@curbozerboomer1773]

Jay is so dedicated!...He looked rough, obviously sick...but still went the extra mile, for his viewers!...What a dude!

[@ColemanReese]

What a really great video. I love Jay Leno full stop... but this was an absolutely cracking watch. That Porsche is just awesome.... and what a fantastic find to actually use the guy that restored it. Priceless tbh x

[@4esttube]

Been watching Jay Leno's Garage for a while, and this is the first time I'm actually jealous.

[@ceejay960]

Jay's a trooper! Even though he was sick he still took the time to film an episode for us. Actually it was kind of a nice change of pace having him more laid back and letting his friend do most of the talking. I enjoyed this episode.

[@curbozerboomer1773]

Now I get it...Jay looked old here...but he was just rather ill...Nowadays, Jay looks his age--but that is how it goes, for all of us!.

[@porsche911sbs]

The little silver hatchback in the background is a 1989 Ford Shogun, if anyone was wondering. Crazy car, its tiny but its got the 220 hp, 3.0L V6 from the Taurus SHO.

[@willythewave]

As a matter of fact I did wonder, I was thinking it might be a modified Horizon GLH. Thanks for the info.

[@MsLilyhorse]

willythewave Check out "My Classic Car" with Dennis Gage. He does an episode with Jay and that car. It is a sleeper.

[@kingbucky6]

That car has a timeless beauty it's hard to describe. The simplicity of the car is what makes it beautiful.

[@stephenarling1667]

Simplicity, craftsmanship, perfect function-over-form aesthetic; this level of design is rare now, sad to say.

[@hussseinsheik8873]

Gain car from detective Conan finally we found it 👨🏼‍✈️

[@joudsiline9965]

Oh yaaa finally luv ittt

[@Akai_Shuichi]

W COMMENT

[@Vicus_of_Utrecht]

Are all of you drunk?

[@aimhighish]

Jay - thanks for supporting the boutique craftsmen that keep this hobby alive! That'll be your legacy.

[@thomasgranite8433]

Beautiful Porsche

[@ricksays7133]

One of the things I love about Porsche is their classic car parts program. No other car make can match their program.

[@Clearanceman2]

Leno obviously has a cold and still does a great job.

[@michaelpinto5448]

With Jay sounding as sick as he is & to go ahead and teach us about his Porsche, mad kudos for him. JayLeno for President!

[@kurtbarrett6785]

I'm by no means a Porche guy, but I have to say, what a beautiful car! I had no idea they made a higher end model like this and I really enjoyed the lil history lesson on it. The best part of it by far though, is Jay letting John drive the car again after all those years... Very cool! Gotta love Jay!

[@peterkoning21]

Thanks for keeping all these lovely cars going

[@gmdrummerboy]

I've learned so much by watching Jay's Garage. Lol. It's not just a, "Look at this car, its cool", channel.

[@ChauncetonBird]

Jay Leno is so great. Thank goodness for him.

[@halitosis75]

Stunnnnningly BEAUTIFUL

[@aquateen77723]

What an incredibly gorgeous car this is. John is a real genius and all-around cool guy. He really does beautiful work.

[@PoorBoyUniversity]

This is just too cool. A great car, and so neat having John drive it in the video.

[@SuperSenis]

Really heart-warming episode. Really wish you wouldn't cut people off, Mr. Leno.

[@redbxstr]

Your Porsche 356 is absolutely gorgeous. I have a 911SC Targa, but your 356 is the iconic example of a fine German automobile.

[@themagicayrtonsenna]

I remember reading Leno in Popular Mechanics about 15-20 years, he used to despise Porsches and Ferraris. He didn't like german cars, because they destroyed many cars he liked in the WWII. He didn't like the sound on 911's because they were "weak". I guess he got intellectually mature since those days.

[@themagicayrtonsenna]

***** I know he worked for a Mercedes retailer, but that's what he said in Popular Mechanics in the late 90s, I have that issue, somewhere, but I won't waste my time proving I'm right to a troll. Yes, you are the troll here...

[@christinefury7839]

Ayrton Senna "I have that issue, somewhere..." So in other words you don't have it and try to rationalise the nonsense you originally posted. WWII was a total war and cars weren't even considered collateral damage at that time and the Germans certainly didn't target them specifically. Neither Porsche nor Ferrari existed before WW2 (other than as a racing team) and why blame them for something he wasn't affected by? Maybe he was that way when he was a child and in his teens because the memory of WWII was still fairly fresh and anything German was viewed with suspicion. There's no way he actually thought that way in his 40's. Btw, he still doesn't seem to like Ferraris and I can't blame him. They are an acquired taste you either like or loathe.

[@themagicayrtonsenna]

Christine Fury I have been reading PM for years, and Jay's column was among my favorites. You have the right to be skeptical about what I said, because I admit it sounds strange, but at least, there's a quote from him: *People ask why I don't have any German Cars. The McLaren is sort of a German car, wiht sort of a German car, with it's BMW V12 engine. But you know, every car I like, the Germans drop a bomb on. My Lagonda V12: "Sorry sir, during the Blitz, they blew up the two remaining cars". And there was young Adrian Squire, who built that wonderful Anzani-engined sports car "until a bomb came through his home and killed him".* Taken from PM magazine, December 2000, you can actually read it here: books.google.com.mx/books?id=zs2iIY4WkQ4C&pg=PA52&lpg=PA52&dq=jay+leno+popular+mechanics+McLaren+F1+Miura&source=bl&ots=tQ4SnXCSRw&sig=DDcd_i8FxvtqTgk4UipwGJfAl30&hl=es-419&sa=X&ei=8s9LVZSsDM2eyAShwIDQBg&ved=0CEAQ6AEwBA#v=onepage&q&f=false BTW I never said he refered to bombarded Ferraris or Fpo

[@TheHandiest16]

Ayrton Senna maybe cause ferdinand porsche was a radical nazi in ww2? and they used to be absolute shitty cars a whole 160hp so i believe his comment in that time was accurate it was weak in the 80s an early 90s. but they are amazing cars today ill give you that

[@jockellis]

Chris Devine Ferdinand wasn't a radical Nazi. He ran a design bureau and needed work just like any engineering firm. Adolf had lots of work. I read back in the day that the 917 engine was a test bed for a German tank motor.

[@27Ctrojans]

What a car! Thanks for bringing it to us. Just amazing how simple and how beautiful the design is

[@mattwernecke2342]

Mr. Leno, I am a big Porsche fan. but I will most likely never own one.. Thanks so much for sharing! I seem like a really nice guy! Best, M.

[@mattwernecke2342]

You not I

[@Munkenba]

Finaly, a 'classic' jay leno video. I was getting tired of interviews with mechanics

[@007fredh]

The Porsche 356 coupe is in my top three cars I want before I die absolutely gorgeous!

[@kylestewart4444]

Absolute dream car.

[@Dodek72]

Thanks Jay and crew for an awesome video.

[@Rayshader]

Truly beautiful!

[@theoriginalliquid]

Very cool of Jay to let John drive the car, classy guys.

[@7dreams1935]

I owned a 356B in the early 60s and loved the car. I had to get rid of it because my wife complained of the visibility and felt unsafe driving it. I had a company car so was not driving the Porsche on a daily basis. The car saved my life on one occasion because I was able to maneuver under heavy braking, impossible with an American car of the era. Selling it was painful.

[@erikhertzer8434]

Richard Brookes : should have told the wife no...you have that right (Happy wife, happy life is a myth)..plus look how much it would be worth today!

[@hughchamberlain5018]

Just another one of the many blessings a wife brings to the relationship. MGTOW.

[@Memovox]

Yes. One of only 3 in existence, I think. Now in the care of a true car afficionado. Thank´s Jay.

[@pm2007est]

it looks brand new, the paint and chrome lights are all perfect shiny in the daylight, sounds great

[@rhett4027]

Jay, it's the first time I have ever heard you talk without your iconic voice. I'm happy to know you got well!

[@Lastmick99]

What a beautiful car. Great to see a previous owner drive it.

[@christopherpettway]

i realize that this is a later episode but you manage to keep going even if you don't feel the best dedication! !!!!!!

[@johanevander]

Great episode Jay. Beautiful car, and such a nice gesture to let him drive and talk about it. Good stuff!

[@rpiereck74]

Beautiful car. Congrats Jay.

[@TheBisMan1]

really like that guy, much better than the guys who work for car companies.

[@stevedwong1346]

Even sounding like Ol'J is on his deathbed....He man's up and films a Truly Porsche Classic video. Excellent.

[@moviebod]

I hope you sore throat is better. 2013 was a bad year. Loved the video :)

[@ruwithlee1970]

I hope you feel better soon, Jay ! I love this show !

[@roornc]

The volume of your show is to low. I know Jay had a sore throat, but this a pro production and they should have fixed this. This is also not the first time.

[@thhall459]

Thank you again, Mr. Leno!

[@nirmallorensuhewa7966]

if i could have one car from Jay's garage this would be it

[@markwison4286]

BEAUTIFUL example J. My favorite Porsche. Haven't seen one drive before. Thanks for sharing it, especially while you're under the weather!

[@rubb3rduck]

I can't wipe this silly smile on my face just listening to that engine. Wow!

[@Donderi]

When I was a young man of 15, I got the chance to work at Mizzi Porsche in Montreal. Joe Mizzi paid me $2.75 an hour, washing cars and balancing tires mainly, but I had an aesthetic sense of sorts or -- more likely -- Joe felt sorry for me and allowed me to set up the Porsches in the very public showroomon on Atwater. Hours agonizing about how to arrange 356s with the SCs. Turbos and certain silly 70s hot rods - ugly homebrew turbos mainly. We never had a 4 cam, but this evokes a happy summer.

[@505197]

You can tell J isn't driving, the car wasn't all over the right hand line. LOL J is the perfect car collector, he's living my dream.

[@zioo3117]

This is a beautiful example of the 63 Carrera 2 with a good overall display of engine, interior and driving in Los Angeles area with J. Willhoit doing the honors. This car will require some degree of driving to keep it at its best. I'd like to see this car at next year's Werks Reunion in Monterey. Alex Ford, Simi Valley

[@Tpavlock]

Here because of the detailing video 2024

[@casperswift]

Beautiful car I love 356s I think they're amazingly beautiful vehicles

[@mistertee5000]

such a dream car.

[@neilgibbons2532]

mistertee what the big deal about these cars they just a glorify vowagan Beatle. ahhh the Germans

[@stephenarling1667]

@@neilgibbons2532 A beetle redesigned with cost no object. Superb design and craftsmanship in its age, as reflected in its current prices.

[@SlideShowz-f9q]

Damn 40 years and it still has the stuffs that's left in the car, that's amazing.

[@rompn4x]

My friends' father owned a 63 Carrera2 2000GS 4-cam with annular ring brakes. Such a great car. Have a few vids of it on my page.

[@Sigtyr1]

Jay Leno you are the only celebrity I respect, and you may be my only equal having a heart full of automobile passion, but not so much to be considered "crazy"

[@benderbendingrofriguez3300]

Gin's personal car ( you know, from the black organization, Detective Conan?

[@tadficuscactus]

Jay should give the car back to this guy. I think Jay has enough cars for himself already and this guy would probably appreciate it way more.

[@alanpassat6759]

As a Porsche guy, these are the holy grail. Great video. great car

[@iaidagger8278]

This is a beautyful car, in my opinion it is the most handsome of the Porsches , Porsche 356 Carrera 2!!!!!...Thanks for sharing!!, great video Jay!!!!

[@digigarb]

What a beautiful car and story. Thanks for sharing!

[@JCW80]

Okay *****, you promised to bring John Willhoit back with more of his cars in the future. It's been almost 2 years. Let's bring him back!! Great video, as always! I love this channel!

[@RB747domme]

JCW80 ..aaand counting.

[@dannyboy15157]

That's my dream car! Thanks for showing it off Jay.

[@marymarryy]

Did you get it?

[@carlosali38]

what a beauty

[@dannyfontanez5887]

congratulations on your new show, and thank you for showing such a great show. The fact that you brought back the original personal restored such a wonderful vehicle is great. I also love the fact that the Porsche hold together and created a Time Machine affect for the restorer. The look on his face was priceless's. These are the kinds of stories that make viewing your show so enjoyable.

[@dehoyosrudolph8885]

What a nice car, great quality video.Its so cool that the plates stay with a car forever in California .

[@cheddyrod]

356s are gorgeous and this one is super gorgeous. Thanx Jay and John. :)

[@incognito8219]

Looks a little greenish in the sun, amazing car!