Now he just needs to stop lighting himself on fire.
@XantoS7719 ай бұрын
He's got the Life Cycle Impulse like a BMW
@BlairAir9 ай бұрын
@@dimetime35c Or letting Reynolds roll him 3 or 4 times in the passenger seat. Jay: "it doesn't get more exciting than that" True.
@SuperSenis9 ай бұрын
"The lightest component is the one that doesn't exist." Great line.
@Oxibase8 ай бұрын
That comment reminded me of Elon Musk saying something similar regarding the development of Starship. He said something along the lines of, "The best part is no part."
@anydaynow018 ай бұрын
Colin Chapman said something very similar, "Simplify, then add lightness.".
@mattburnett41858 ай бұрын
Less is more
@tommy.eklund5 ай бұрын
@@anydaynow01 Chapman was such a legend for that line, "add lightness" is such a funny oxymoronic statement.
@muhammadsaadawi24404 ай бұрын
It a known line by Gordon Murray. Brilliant concept in a line.
@DiamondCutter4239 ай бұрын
I loved itw when he said......"it's Sunday morning and the wife and kids are still asleep"...yeah BABY!
@t.j.m39879 ай бұрын
Then go home an take family to church😊
@Auto_Peasant9 ай бұрын
If the best part of your Sunday is when your wife and kids are asleep then you need to rethink your marriage. Why marry someone when you don't enjoy being around them? I'll never understand boomers in that regard.
@DiamondCutter4238 ай бұрын
Who's married? It's a joke snowflake.@@Auto_Peasant
@CuratedCars8 ай бұрын
@@Auto_PeasantI love my wife and kids and I can relate. It’s not about avoiding them, it’s that so much of your time is devoted to the family you love and care for it’s nice to have some guilt free personal time without having to sacrifice family time.
@KaypangAsli8 ай бұрын
@@Auto_Peasanteverybody need somebody, but sometime need a me time too.
@druidofthefang9 ай бұрын
Ian Briggs was a great guest, and what a great car. Thanks!
@sickjohnson9 ай бұрын
Seeing Jay have a good time is an absolute win! Mad respect to the Briggs & their BAC Mono.
@BAC_Mono9 ай бұрын
I bought one of the old models 3 years ago expecting just to do the odd track day. I did 11,000 miles in it. Just bought another (later) one. Sublime machine, there's nothing like it! Currently looking at overtime jobs to pay for a Mono 'r' LOL! (Unlike you lucky people in the USA we have to wait for the Winter to finish before we can get back on track. Not long now...)
@ailasalvador91959 ай бұрын
Nice weather in saudi
@MrPimpmygun9 ай бұрын
username checks out
@mitchellsteindler9 ай бұрын
Most of the USA isn't California or Florida 😂
@androiduberalles9 ай бұрын
"Unlike you lucky people in the USA" Uhh... you know it snows in like half of the US right? My corvette has been in storage for the past 6 months, lol.
@BAC_Mono9 ай бұрын
@@androiduberalles fair point, sorry being a bit parochial there 😁
@DiscoverMono9 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed your time in the Mono R Jay, it suits you 😉
@patrickjordan22338 ай бұрын
Fantastic bit of engineering. Amazing creation...
@DawlessHouseMusic9 ай бұрын
This is one of the moments when this show just shines, shines, shines.
@harrysheffield6249 ай бұрын
Congrats Ian, you have come across SO well in this vid. I especially like how you thanked Jay when he complimented "the English". You also showed him great respect, and your enthusiasm towards "the automotive world" is self evident.
@kanagawakenji79 ай бұрын
I typically strongly dislike videos with manufacturer reps, but he came across really well. He felt more like an enthusiast/ fan rather than a sales guy.
@limericklad20003 ай бұрын
@@kanagawakenji7 that's what happens when the sales guy is also the owner/designer.
@Blakeoffire9 ай бұрын
I've heavily admired the BAC Mono ever since I saw it gracing the pages of EVO way back well over 12 years ago when they were first producing them... An absolutely beautiful work of engineering and art - they should be mightily proud of what they've created and still create ! LOVE the Union Jack-themed R... Cheers, from a huge fan in western Canada !
@A.J.16569 ай бұрын
If your spouse won't let you spend $20k on a motorcycle, just spend $300k on one of these.
@4Kandlez9 ай бұрын
I think he's meaning the inherent risk rather than the money
@A.J.16569 ай бұрын
@@4Kandlez Probably, but then I don't have a joke to make. Haha
@stevansaunders188 ай бұрын
😂😂👍🏼
@happycamperjack8 ай бұрын
A second hand turbo busa with more power than this car probably can be bought for $10k. That bike weight about 1/3 of this car too.
@bewareofsasquatch8 ай бұрын
Starting price is $200k but I’ll be honest I didn’t even know they’re that expensive now. I remember them being like $150
@TomsGarage9 ай бұрын
I have had a Mono for 8 years now with over 10K miles and love driving it. Nothing like a single seater!
@BeachBum510509 ай бұрын
10 million. That must be a recorded for BAC. wow
@justindake9 ай бұрын
@@BeachBum51050that's an average of 142.69 MPH for 8 years straight
@TomsGarage9 ай бұрын
@phillipalder9045 M also stands for thousands too
@lukeamato4239 ай бұрын
I may have made some bits of your car
@paulqueripel34939 ай бұрын
@@BeachBum51050not just BAC.
@jefffrancis87699 ай бұрын
It's just great having Jay Leno's Garage, thanks Jay!👍
@tkreitler9 ай бұрын
I'm a huge fan of quirky British cars. There have been so many uniquely British gems and the BAC Mono is certainly one of them.
@fteoOpty649 ай бұрын
The Brits are the kings of Motorsports....
@jr29043 ай бұрын
@@fteoOpty64 lol
@Yosh1az2 ай бұрын
The Brits have also Ariel Atom a road legal super go-cart
@BarracudaBoy9 ай бұрын
I haven't seen Jay this excited in a car since the "Hemi Under Glass" rolled over.😂😂😂😂
@gpz75259 ай бұрын
😹😹😹😹😹✨
@DC5Brandon9 ай бұрын
This is one of my 5 fav dream cars. Thanks to Jay for showcasing these.
@WalterBurton9 ай бұрын
Verbal irony aside, the genius of the BAC Mono products/brand and Mr. Briggs is all about humility.
@timothygraham56429 ай бұрын
Jay you get the best cars to make videos with. Love your channel and you!
@flamezoidtron9 ай бұрын
So glad to see BAC making it in the real world, this is awesome. Who remembers how much Clarkson loved this on old Top Gear?
@jl76768 ай бұрын
I've never seen Jay more happy doing a test drive.
@NigelMarston7 ай бұрын
I did over 25K miles in a (nearly) 250bhp Caterham on both track and road, and when I sold it, it was with its original brake pads which looked barely worn. That weighed 520Kg (without the fat knacker behind the wheel). It did go through tyres quite quickly but as Ian Briggs noted here, you have to choose different tyres to those sold for normal road cars because normal tyres are simply too hard - lightweight cars just can't get them warm enough. I ran my Caterham on Avon tyres which are specially designed for lightweight specials. I love big American cars but I am proud of the British specialist car industry and the (relative) freedoms of our laws here that permit cars like the BAC Mono and Caterham to still exist.
@underwaterdroneservices72929 ай бұрын
If this had a glass (of course whatever material) dome shield (jet fighter type) that slid forward/back to open/close it would make it at least a tad usable and would likely be a highlight feature, and likely make it MORE aerodynamic. It would fit perfectly to the roll bar enclosure. Wouldn't even have to be airtight and could be removable.
@overbuiltlimited8 ай бұрын
Second this! The lack of even a windscreen makes this a deal breaker. As someone who is shopping for an Ariel Atom, I can say I didn't get really interested until they added the windscreen. I can't be the only one who doesn't want to look like a knob head driving around town wearing a helmet. To the people who say that you don't HAVE to wear a helmet in a BAC, I would ask, have you ever been hit in the face by a large hard insect or a small rock while at speed?
@Yosh1az2 ай бұрын
A halo or aero screen similar to that of the Indycar would do
@jacksparrow52818 ай бұрын
Well I may never own or drive one but I do have one in my Gran Turismo garage - one of the first cars I bought in the game. WHAT a machine. So glad stuff like this exists for the lucky few that can own one. Cheers!
@quig89GMC9 ай бұрын
Absolutely wonderful episode. Ian Briggs is very knowledgeable and speaks quietly getting my attention. Jay you obviously enjoyed the car.
@Fizyy9 ай бұрын
Insane feat of engineering. Impressive car
@poplaurentiu41489 ай бұрын
Too expensive this Back-Mono that is why i 'm happy with my Go-Kart fitted with a Hayabusa motor + gearbox + brakes and exhaust it's a missile.. 💯🦽🏍💥💫💨
@Fizyy9 ай бұрын
@@poplaurentiu4148 I’d love to build a little hayabusa powered track car someday. wish I could afford a Mono but gotta be realistic lol
@xirisAB9 ай бұрын
A brilliant piece of engineering, and it's nice to see Jay excited about a car like this.
@GrooveTasticThang9 ай бұрын
We’ve all dreamt of a F1 car for the road, so pleased these brothers had the skill set, background and passion to bring it to fruition. It’s the perfect blend of engineering, design and quality. Most people get that balance wrong. One of few products that can be appreciated by any person whether they are car enthusiasts or not.
@MrRufusRToyota9 ай бұрын
The ultimate go-cart!
@vernonkuhns35619 ай бұрын
Having owned a Sunbeam Tiger II I always thought about 2000 pounds was light with a fantasy of a Lotus 7 with a v8... There it is updated to current tech.
@TeddyRumble9 ай бұрын
I always liked the Tiger.
@The_R-n-I_Guy9 ай бұрын
For the company owner to follow behind Jay in the other car is cool. Shows that he's not just a suit trying to sell something
@noonehere17938 ай бұрын
I LOVE the gulf homage paint scheme on that…..it is very well done and honors the 917 / GT40 era VERY WELL!👍👍
@lukemiller187 ай бұрын
I feel like it's such an extreme and fast car that any road review doesn't even scratch the surface so there's not much jay can say about it. Great car. Well done
@pizzaroll66049 ай бұрын
i've never seen jay's teeth in like forever meaning he had fun
@mura09 ай бұрын
never seen him smile like that when driving.
@jerrylong3819 ай бұрын
That smile usually means, "Sold!" And did I pick up a little foreshadowing when he twice said, "And if your wife doesn't want you on a motorcycle...." I'm sure Mrs, Leno would like to see Jay limit his bike riding these days, especially after he was nearly garroted on one of his side hacks. I wonder what paint scheme he's getting.
@Mahyarheshmat8 ай бұрын
American flag theme with Blue Jean blue where dark blue normally is?.?.
@eeblatter9 ай бұрын
That body design is my absolute favorite. The white colored upper body one really shows the form and the dramatic graphics. Great quality and fantastic attention to details. Thanks to you both for showing these remarkable cars.
@jimsyoutubechannel68183 ай бұрын
I genuinely wanted to put on the national anthem when I watched this. Seriously though, how amazing is this car & how amazing are the brothers + team who developed it. Good on you all!
@SheilaDrives9 ай бұрын
That looks like so much fun. Beautiful cars.
@AI.Overlord.X8 ай бұрын
There's a lady down the street from me who drives one of these all the time. She's had it for years and I bet it has 10s of thousands of miles by now. For a car like this, that's a lot.
@ruthun9 ай бұрын
Would love one of these and a Bowler Wildcat for the weekends
@Jadawin-kk3fz9 ай бұрын
Great video, greater guest and even greater car. I laughed out loud when i heard Ian say, they never sold a set of brake-discs. BAC created an absolut weapon, what an enthusiasts car. Can't wait to see the Mono / R go up the hill in this years Festival of speed in Goodwood. You realize how good this show is, when you can purely enjoy the car and guest and have the feeling of sitting in the gharage and listening to them as a bystander.
@nojnoj30699 ай бұрын
I can tell you absolutely love this dream machine....Jay at his best!
@clutchcarabelli80549 ай бұрын
Man, Briggs has come a long way since he separated from Stratton.
@TeddyRumble9 ай бұрын
Thought the same thing.
@Ride_Runner9 ай бұрын
I've never been more jealous of another person then right now! Jay has earned it but I so want it!
@daveyshmavey8 ай бұрын
I’ve never had a dream car… sure, there have been some that I thought would be nice to have. I NOW have one! Holy smokes! Beautiful! The perfectionist in me while watching this, was satisfied! When Jay giggled during the drive I laughed out loud! Incredible!
@terry123278 ай бұрын
Nice to see Jay out having so much fun. And him sharing that experience with us...
@bicyclist29 ай бұрын
I remember seeing Jeremy Clarkson's review of the original one on KZbin. It's so great to see that they're still making cars. So many of these small car companies go under in a few years. I hope to be able to afford one some day. I wonder how this compares to an Ariel Atom or KTM X-Bow. Thank you.
@weltonreds9 ай бұрын
Wow...they packed so much into a 30 second show. Automotive innovation at its finest. Cheers! 🏁
@charlesblackwell3279 ай бұрын
I always look torward to Jay Leno's Garage on Monday. Awesome offering this week!
@MikeValencia9 ай бұрын
I really wish the old school UK Top Gear still existed so the stig could take this around their race track, I’d love to see where this would place on their leaderboard
@jdencook9 ай бұрын
You summed it up. So many of us can’t do what these cars are made to do but the excitement is trying to.
@jotighe29 ай бұрын
best part of the week
@JayDubster8 ай бұрын
So glad BAC are still making cars, these look frikkin epic !!
@yekdose1212129 ай бұрын
One of your best episodes Jay. Thank You
@FunsongsMusicByPeterRahill9 ай бұрын
Jay has some of THE BEST TOYS... and knows how to have fun.
@uzabat9 ай бұрын
0:08 we need more of this Jay!
@petervandoren29849 ай бұрын
Turn it on and the wife and kids won't be asleep any more, but it's so fast, you'll be long gone before they get out of bed. Your reactions while driving it Jay says it all. Clearly this is the bee's knees. I now know why, even over here in the UK, finding them is like looking for hen's teeth. Thanks again Jay!
@frankthatank029 ай бұрын
This car took you back to when you were a child formula driver, i recognized the expressions, thanks Jay, Monday morning treat...WOW!!!
@Rajonas0079 ай бұрын
Happy to see cars like that are still being made and sold. So many SUVs these days would love to see these rockets more
@teddymurphy-w3m27 күн бұрын
When they drove out of the garage, the look on Jay's face said "now lets see how this works" while Ian's was all business. Great Video!
@bluesky90938 ай бұрын
I think the last time Jay seemed this excited to be driving a vehicle he was sitting in a Porsche 918 Spyder. Amazing pieces of engineering and Ian Briggs was an awesome representative for his company, humble and he really knows his cars.
@antraxxslingshots9 ай бұрын
Well, i own a Briggs too. Two even. They go Rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr and are amazing in cutting my Lawn O.O
@user-ed5jh3ff6u9 ай бұрын
You gotta love Jay, the essence of class
@scottimusgarrett159 ай бұрын
Thanks for bringing these by, Ian! Great show, Jay and Crew! ✌️❤️🙂🇨🇦
@mike_holdread9 ай бұрын
Impressive engineering and quality. Attention to detail and performance. Synergy of driver and machine
@stumonkey178 ай бұрын
Brilliant cars from a brilliant company. I live 2 miles from the factory and look out to see one all the time. Can’t think of anything else that compares at any price.
@sachinborkar44668 ай бұрын
Jay always finds the right words to describe it. Thank you Jay.
@garyseaton46199 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing this view of a car that will undoubtedly go down in automotive history. Beautiful, technologically advanced, and street legal. Outstanding piece of kit...
@JS-hu7pv9 ай бұрын
That was fun to watch. It’s especially fun when Jay’s so into a car. BAC is way out of my league but I’m in that “if the wife won’t let you buy a motorcycle” group. My budget is more Miata MX-5.
@xFunTomCZx9 ай бұрын
these cars are epic, pure perfection
@philippekervynfaucon98499 ай бұрын
BEST PRESENTATION EVER ! Bravíssimo BAC !!!!! .................... and thks a lot JLG!!
@agunther087 ай бұрын
Thanks Jay, You have shown me so much. Thank you for all the things you share with us.
@terryeustice53999 ай бұрын
Jay just like you were driving a Monaco Race Car. 🏎️ Thanks for sharing! 💯👍👊
@kendavis11989 ай бұрын
With out Jay Leno doing these Videos on Extreme Car's and such, I don't know where we would see anything like it around here in California?? Thanks Jay. Loved it. Now we are all trying to Loose weight to fit in one 😂😂....
@pistonburner64489 ай бұрын
Videos on extreme car's what?
@gymshoe88629 ай бұрын
When you buy one they tailor it to fit you exactly. I am 6' 6" tall, 290 lbs--Im not sure I'd fit in the envelope. That eliminates the concerns about how to pay for it.
@kendavis11989 ай бұрын
Ya, not so sure that Wilt Chamberlin would Fit Either If he were still around?? 😂😳...
@kendavis11989 ай бұрын
"O" I guess like the TESLA SEMI Truck, Motorcycles with Rocket Engines on em, Underground Tunnels for Vehicle's to Travel through, like the Video he did with Elon Musk and the Cyber Truck. You know, Stuff like that "EXTREME WHAT"!!!! Stuff.
@computiNATEor8 ай бұрын
26:06 That, right there - that smile is what it's all about!
@WalterBurton9 ай бұрын
Mr. Briggs' comments about the difference between plastic molding versus 3D printing totally check out, and it's good to hear it any manufacturing context. Batch-size matters! And, yes, this is a "luxury" product, but it's a perfect example of the type of component manufacturing that just gets more and more important as we "re-shore" industrial output. (Think security implications. Not just weapons. A division gets a one-off batch of a thousand aerial drones that have a special hook to do who knows what.)
@jeremychurch56839 ай бұрын
These are so cool! I race them all the time.... in Gran Turismo 7. all joking aside this car is a blast to rip around with in VR!
@johnw65uk8 ай бұрын
Same, I’m watching this and am about to jump on to the simulator for a spin.
@WalterBurton9 ай бұрын
Mr. Briggs gave a great presentation. 👍
@TeddyRumble9 ай бұрын
Handsome bloke with a great beard.
@ChocolateFrog9 ай бұрын
Great to see Jay enjoying the car so much.
@mduduzibhebhe42689 ай бұрын
One of the most beautiful cars ever made
@pissoff2349 ай бұрын
Said by no one with a bain EVER.
@davidbridge56529 ай бұрын
@pissoff234 yeah people who can spell properly say it
@pistonburner64489 ай бұрын
I always immediately think of Bjørk's music video for All is Full of Love. Really cool aesthetic.
@andytalbot67199 ай бұрын
Well done to BAC from the NW of England, just a few miles down the road from me. Jay LOVED IT! Wow. Not sure I'd ever be able to afford to try one. We need one on Auto Mundial.
@rcmakingtracks189 ай бұрын
Jay, laughing out loud. Priceless... john
@TedNemeth9 ай бұрын
That was super fun. Love the design & concept. Great to see so many small bespoke sports car manufacturers able to survive & thrive: Czinger, Gordon Murray, BAC, etc. Great time to be a filthy rich car lover. I’ll have to befriend one.
@aaron-fauth4 ай бұрын
@@TedNemeth It’s all fun and games until you realize that it’s just another track day toy that has no use sitting in people’s garages.
@jjcross35607 ай бұрын
Jay as always great info on your video I did not even know these were in production? However I had this very idea but a 2 seater. One seater is great!
@jjcross35607 ай бұрын
Jay I was thinking of coming by? And we could take a look @ my Audi A4.
@PhillyDee2159 ай бұрын
Jay has so much fun driving different vehicles everyday🤟
@rodneyjweltham1508 ай бұрын
We are beyond fortunate to have Jay after that review!
@ochayethegnu29159 ай бұрын
The polar opposite of the Cybertruck. Proper, thorough engineering and design. Great to hear a car company boss who knows his stuff inside out.
@vinceteo70919 ай бұрын
Polar opposite to pretty much everything apart from maybe an Arial atom.
@2JZDestroyer9 ай бұрын
ginetta g40r too @@vinceteo7091
@themorganator9 ай бұрын
such a quality product. These boys know what they're doing
@STORM3SHADOW8 ай бұрын
This is next on my list to add to the stable. I'd even take an early model from 10 yr ago. They just look so cool and are bloody fast on the track!
@a34rwl9 ай бұрын
The very best of British design and engineering.
@HRM.H9 ай бұрын
Love these cars. Such unique vehicles
@Gobolton18 ай бұрын
I always loved the BAC Mono since I'd seen it on TOP GEAR years ago.. Finally, it's in the States
@AwesomeBob9 ай бұрын
So fun to watch Jay really enjoy a car.
@exploatores9 ай бұрын
Maybe it´s good I don´t have this kind of money. when I heard No turbo. my head went to. would it be posible to fit a twinturbo then :)
@revvyhevvy9 ай бұрын
Sure, and JATO rocket!!
@lowlevelcritter75779 ай бұрын
One of my favorite videos on the channel.
@JoshuaRowland-ho2kt6 ай бұрын
Jay Leno is a national treasure!
@Alexandra-Rex8 ай бұрын
Simply the most beautiful track car! (not in those colors though) Fell in love with this car the first time I saw it on Top Gear. Had I won the lottery and could buy a couple of special cars, it be the Noble M600 and the BAC Mono.
@mtacoustic19 ай бұрын
I'd be breaking into a cold sweat every time I see an 18-wheeler, with those huge wheels & tires, approaching on a narrow road!
@mpetersen69 ай бұрын
Much less some airhead chattering away on her phone in her SUV.
@chuckb4708 ай бұрын
26:06 That smile says it all!
@gp16839 ай бұрын
Angry Bee's that go really fast!
@JP-oe6pw8 ай бұрын
Makes me proud to be British. That's hard to say these days
@martinandrews86468 ай бұрын
Yep
@over-educated-sp8 ай бұрын
Which is just lame. I’ve got a lot of English blood in me.