American Power Meets Italian Styling: 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375S - Jay Leno’s Garage

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Jay Leno's Garage

Jay Leno's Garage

3 жыл бұрын

Like several of his contemporaries, Peter Monteverdi had a fight with Enzo Ferrari and decided to make his own sports car, the Monteverdi High Speed.
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@charleetho
@charleetho 3 жыл бұрын
"I want you guys to have new content every week." This is a man who cares about his fans. Thank you Jay Leno
@BadBlonde-CarHistory
@BadBlonde-CarHistory 3 жыл бұрын
He does indeed!
@chriseschweiler9096
@chriseschweiler9096 3 жыл бұрын
I'd like to second this thought from charleetho: Thank you, Jay, for taking the time to do this! You even motivate me to get out and change my oil, rotate my tires and wish I had the odd automotive gem in *my* garage. :-)
@tomhatch2011
@tomhatch2011 3 жыл бұрын
Such a great channel, I enjoy every video !
@wendenworkshop
@wendenworkshop 3 жыл бұрын
Very well said! Love every video he makes, such a legend.
@email4664
@email4664 3 жыл бұрын
I was thinking the same thing- Thank you Jay for loving your cars, and your fans alike. I appreciate your time
@patrickahearn4720
@patrickahearn4720 3 жыл бұрын
Watching Jay's videos and listening to his stories is like hanging out with a friend you never met. Thanks Jay !
@mikebrabant4170
@mikebrabant4170 3 жыл бұрын
I would love to hang out with Jay and see his huge collection of rare cars in that big garage of his.
@fishhuntadventure
@fishhuntadventure 3 жыл бұрын
mike brabant I wouldn’t even need to see all the cars. Hangin’ out for a week or even a day and just enjoying the environment and life lessons would be awesome
@stingofpurlear8
@stingofpurlear8 3 жыл бұрын
It really is! Great way to explain it, its like soul food
@ncmartinez_his
@ncmartinez_his 3 жыл бұрын
"Uncle Jay"
@user-wc5lp5pr9k
@user-wc5lp5pr9k 3 жыл бұрын
I love it
@felixniederhauser7799
@felixniederhauser7799 3 жыл бұрын
I knew Peter Monteverdi from the time I made my apprentice at a well-known luxury Hotel at the Bürgenstock (Switzerland) where he often spent the weekend. Great guy and excellent car.
@fishfire_2999
@fishfire_2999 3 жыл бұрын
Sounds like some great memories 👍
@eoinoconnell185
@eoinoconnell185 3 жыл бұрын
'Jay: 'As you can see, it's not particularly clean under here'' Motor: Shines back
@liamrybarczyk8985
@liamrybarczyk8985 3 жыл бұрын
i was about to say that his cars are show ready
@philipmulville8218
@philipmulville8218 3 жыл бұрын
Ha ha. Yes, exactly!
@Lunetois
@Lunetois 3 жыл бұрын
I think he's thinking of all the fingerprints and road dust on the black trim panels and the quilted bit inside the hood. They probably even wiped down the aluminum and chrome before they started filming and Leno was just still feeling nervous about it. I would be willing to bet that he wants to steam the guts and detail everything under the hood whenever he shows a car just because the guy seems so passionate about the collection and cars in general. Still, I think we all know they wouldn't be out of place at any car show. Hell, some of the stuff that putts down the road at the Woodward Dream Cruise in Detroit some years is 75% rust and 25% grime
@walnut5
@walnut5 3 жыл бұрын
Just Jay and one of his cars, that’s all we need!
@BadBlonde-CarHistory
@BadBlonde-CarHistory 3 жыл бұрын
:)
@caseygunn9627
@caseygunn9627 3 жыл бұрын
Right on!
@farmergiovanni4522
@farmergiovanni4522 3 жыл бұрын
Alright man!
@bobjohnson205
@bobjohnson205 3 жыл бұрын
That and the woman who designed the new Acura NSX! lol
@pulaski1
@pulaski1 3 жыл бұрын
@@bobjohnson205 She deserves to be slapped for the pig's breakfast that she served up as the new NSX.
@wademiyataki9221
@wademiyataki9221 3 жыл бұрын
Man, seems like we have Enzo to thank for a lot of things... Lamborghini, Monteverdi, Ford GT40, ... So glad Jay drives his cars! Cars need to be driven.
@BadBlonde-CarHistory
@BadBlonde-CarHistory 3 жыл бұрын
Hahah, yes!
@Eduardo_Espinoza
@Eduardo_Espinoza 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Enzo for the Pontiac Fiero Enzo 😍💕
@nimeshchokshi1921
@nimeshchokshi1921 3 жыл бұрын
Lamborghini’s origins are murky. We don’t actually know what happened, despite what the internet thinks. I’ve read that Bob Wallace said it isn’t true, and that Lamborghini thought he could make a profit.
@johnbyers3839
@johnbyers3839 3 жыл бұрын
I love Jay's enthusiasm. It's like when you were young and the kid next door wanted to show you his baseball card collection. He doesn't just get excited about super rare high-dollar cars. He enjoys all of them and always points out the positive aspects of each vehicle. It's good to see someone like him taking care of these cars, enjoying them and sharing them. Thanks Jay.
@512bb
@512bb 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jay, I remember seeing my first Monteverdi, I was 14 years old sneaking a look of my dads new issue of Playboy (1975) where they did a feature of european exotics. A beautiful side shot of the Monteverdi, 512 BB & a Lancia Stratos was burnt into my memory forever. Although I didn't remember a single girl in the issue I remembered every single car the featured. Thats when I realized I was truly a car guy.
@cybertree
@cybertree 3 жыл бұрын
PLYMOUTH ROADRUNNER THAT WENT TO COLLEGE IN EUROPE! I love it 🤣👌
@fishfire_2999
@fishfire_2999 3 жыл бұрын
Good call
@ukrandr
@ukrandr 3 жыл бұрын
I would have said finishing school, but, yes, great analogy
@hilslamer
@hilslamer 3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant analogy, that anyone can understand.
@sp0228
@sp0228 3 жыл бұрын
"Grandpa, what did you do during the Covid Pandemic?" "We had the great Jay Leno to get us through tough times"
@AmongUs-mb4qx
@AmongUs-mb4qx 3 жыл бұрын
true facts
@SandyMcInnesMagicMemories
@SandyMcInnesMagicMemories 3 жыл бұрын
“A Plymouth Roadrunner that went to school in Europe.” Love that!
@TheChzoronzon
@TheChzoronzon 3 жыл бұрын
that went to the best european plastic surgeon, I'd say... that thing is gorgeous...
@captainbart
@captainbart 2 жыл бұрын
Love that Jay!
@robertfrancolini8116
@robertfrancolini8116 3 жыл бұрын
These 'Covid versions' feel like Jay is an old high school friend showing you one of his beauties. I love all the historical references and appreciate seeing the underbody of the cars irrespective if a garage princess or daily driver. Thanks Jay !
@MrGaryGG48
@MrGaryGG48 2 жыл бұрын
Robert, I have to completely agree with that. Jay's 'One Man Show" is very personable and gives about the same information minus the supporting cast that comes to visit occasionally. It might take Jay a bit more time investment due to the lack of help but the results are still very worthwhile. I like it.
@MsMsmak
@MsMsmak 3 жыл бұрын
I love these "one on one" videos. Feels like I'm standing next to the car while Jay gives me a personal tour of it.
@BadBlonde-CarHistory
@BadBlonde-CarHistory 3 жыл бұрын
Same! totally agree
@Eduardo_Espinoza
@Eduardo_Espinoza 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah I also really like how personal these CV-19 videos feel
@Frocobo
@Frocobo 3 жыл бұрын
This car's profile is fantastic. I mean, the whole car is gorgeous but that profile, wow.
@KootBear
@KootBear 3 жыл бұрын
agreed
@GiggyBob
@GiggyBob 3 жыл бұрын
Too much rear overhang for me.
@Blackferret66
@Blackferret66 3 жыл бұрын
@@GiggyBob I can see that, but I kind of like the overhang. I think it balances the car out a bit, perhaps on purpose for weight ratio.
@toddposton869
@toddposton869 3 жыл бұрын
The rear roofline sort of reminds me of a cross between the 1965 Mustang 2+2 and the Dodge Charger.
@sandspider7375
@sandspider7375 3 жыл бұрын
Looks similar to a jaguar xjs to me.
@dalandser562
@dalandser562 3 жыл бұрын
Pretty impressive he's filming his own stuff - keeping it low buck and he definitely doesn't have to turn a profit on this, just his passion for writing and making these videos.
@electronicsNmore
@electronicsNmore 3 жыл бұрын
You did a great job filming that video by yourself. 👍
@braddegraffenreid9106
@braddegraffenreid9106 3 жыл бұрын
Jay you rock! A lot of rich guys own nice cars, but jay knows about cars!!! He is a true gear head/ car guy! You understand and know car talk! Thank you Jay!!!
@BadBlonde-CarHistory
@BadBlonde-CarHistory 3 жыл бұрын
:)
@sdry
@sdry 3 жыл бұрын
so true. So many millionares with car collections who don't even know how combustion engine works.
@braddegraffenreid9106
@braddegraffenreid9106 3 жыл бұрын
sdry so true!! And to have as many cars as Jay has and he knows everyone of them!!
@thetreblerebel
@thetreblerebel 3 жыл бұрын
If I had the money to pay to learn as I go, I'd know alot. But he earned it
@bigroadhog
@bigroadhog 3 жыл бұрын
He started off a mechanic before he started doing comedy
@jaywest4102
@jaywest4102 3 жыл бұрын
Love these less well known automobiles. Absolutely beautiful
@BadBlonde-CarHistory
@BadBlonde-CarHistory 3 жыл бұрын
Same! :)
@matthewbrown2037
@matthewbrown2037 3 жыл бұрын
I always loved the Monteverdi, from the first time I remember seeing one in Classic and Sportscar magazine, here in England, when I was a kid. I thought they looked fantastic, and with that big Chrysler lump up front, (I've always been a big fan of American muscle cars too), what's not to Love. Like Jay said, you were getting all the advantages of a big torque, big hp and reliable American V8, but with handling and comfort of a European GT. I also remember you could pick up a good usable example for £10-15K back then too. Oh, how times have changed. It's crazy to see the prices of a lot of these type of cars now, which, until a few years ago, were still accessable to the average person. It seems that a lot of Jay's cars were bought many years ago, and what an investment. I know his collection is purely about the love of machinery and driving/riding and not about profit, but I'd love to know how much it's worth now, compared to when purchased. His McLaren F1, and the Miura he got for free, although it had a seized engine, are just two examples, which are now worth an insane amount of money, compared, to say, a couple of decades ago.
@patraspante
@patraspante 3 жыл бұрын
Jay, Just me and Taffy my dog really liking the solo “pandemic” episodes. Pat
@taskmaster58
@taskmaster58 3 жыл бұрын
I'll almost be sorry when you go back to the old way of doing the show, I really like this more intimate format.
@biguprochester
@biguprochester 3 жыл бұрын
Me too. It’s like we’re in his head with him listening to him thinking
@The_sinner_Jim_Whitney
@The_sinner_Jim_Whitney 3 жыл бұрын
Hear, hear!
@Porschedude8
@Porschedude8 3 жыл бұрын
Agreed!
@MarcusWarnerMusic
@MarcusWarnerMusic 3 жыл бұрын
I agree, feels even more like we're just having a 1-on-1 chat with him
@tacomonsternick
@tacomonsternick 3 жыл бұрын
Usually if/when he puts the car on the lift, I'll get some asmr tingles. They will be missed!
@aserta
@aserta 3 жыл бұрын
Mr. Leno, i think you're doing a splendid job. You're one of the car world gems.
@BadBlonde-CarHistory
@BadBlonde-CarHistory 3 жыл бұрын
Indeed!
@robertmenghini.lowbournecl8531
@robertmenghini.lowbournecl8531 3 жыл бұрын
I agree
@basshead.
@basshead. 3 жыл бұрын
He and Scotty Kilmer.
@ArtVandelayOfficial
@ArtVandelayOfficial 3 жыл бұрын
@@basshead. what the 🤷‍♂️
@basshead.
@basshead. 3 жыл бұрын
+Art Vandelay Are you OK, mate?
@NoosaHeads
@NoosaHeads 3 жыл бұрын
I went in a Monteverdi in the very early 70s, that was at the London Earl's Court motor show. I guess this is the same vehicle.
@scoutrifle6827
@scoutrifle6827 3 жыл бұрын
Man, so appreciative that Jay keeps making these during this crappy year! Binge-watching these is a pleasure.
@timothydempsey8963
@timothydempsey8963 Жыл бұрын
1952 different color and car
@MicahPotts
@MicahPotts 3 жыл бұрын
Jay actually reads the comments! What a stand-up guy!
@BadBlonde-CarHistory
@BadBlonde-CarHistory 3 жыл бұрын
Agreed!
@digi1234
@digi1234 3 жыл бұрын
The Monteverdi sign still is on the outside of the building where i think they started building the cars. want me to take a picture of it ? its not far from my place..
@Dermavent
@Dermavent 3 жыл бұрын
Please upload it!
@jasonswift7098
@jasonswift7098 3 жыл бұрын
Please do.
@KGDHMF
@KGDHMF 3 жыл бұрын
*Y E S*
@digi1234
@digi1234 3 жыл бұрын
Okay i'll go there tomorrow. want me to hold a sign for proof ?
@KGDHMF
@KGDHMF 3 жыл бұрын
@@digi1234 you are asking too many questions *J U S T D O I T*
@moegeek
@moegeek 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video. I always like it when you say “Let’s take it next door and put it on the lift!”
@wb6242
@wb6242 Жыл бұрын
After all is said and done, I love this car. All of what Jay says hits home and my other favorite is Tim Allen's "COPO" Camaro. Balance, purpose, beauty, and reliable function are all key. Almost a dream experience would be to "be" in the garage and feel what guys in the day felt at the time. Growing up in the 70s, later had a '74 Z-28 with a bored 402 from a Chevelle SS and a Hurst 4-speed that had a mismatched flywheel and shook itself to pieces but it was fast and loud... I was young. Graduated to a couple of 5.0 Mustangs that were fast in the day. My favorite was a '91 Notchback for 11k off the floor. Went to Formula 350s and hopped them with SLP as the handling was and is still great with WS6. My '05 GTO was the most underrated, understated. At 400hp with the tricky 6 speed, it sounded awesome, had torque to spare, got great mileage on the highway, was comfortable, and reliable. A true sleeper. Jay, you are a true Vehicle Philosopher Supreme. My heroes have expanded beyond George Patton and Carroll Shelby to include you. My late Dad had a collection of Kodachrome slides from car shows from the 50s when the cars were only 20-30 years old. I cherish them. Preserving history guarantees the feeling never dies. To VHP!!! May you live long and happy.
@paulelkouss
@paulelkouss 3 жыл бұрын
I appreciate Jay sharing his collection as he does. He's a great steward of his collection.
@therightangle6698
@therightangle6698 3 жыл бұрын
That is an interesting car! Just when you think you have seen it all, Jay pulls something like this out of the hat!
@BadBlonde-CarHistory
@BadBlonde-CarHistory 3 жыл бұрын
:) agreed!
@brianbouch9461
@brianbouch9461 3 жыл бұрын
The "C" pillar looks like a cross between a first generation Mustang and a Vega! Awesome car!
@brucecohen8617
@brucecohen8617 3 жыл бұрын
I see that. Also, the headlights look a little like a 260Z.
@hoodagooboy5981
@hoodagooboy5981 3 жыл бұрын
I was thinking the same thing about the looks.
@barbaratodd1288
@barbaratodd1288 3 жыл бұрын
The taillights and rear panel resemble a fancier Volare
@cliftonsheldon9134
@cliftonsheldon9134 3 жыл бұрын
The carburetor induction sound is sweeeeet!
@michelleeden2272
@michelleeden2272 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the history, Jay. Beautiful car, and a great shade of red.
@BadBlonde-CarHistory
@BadBlonde-CarHistory 3 жыл бұрын
:)
@allenrussell1947
@allenrussell1947 3 жыл бұрын
I always chuckle when Jay mentions the ash trays and says "ah everybody smoked back then"😁 Young people can't believe it when I tell them that in my youth I didn't know an adult that didn't smoke.
@grantrichards4950
@grantrichards4950 3 жыл бұрын
People smoked in airplanes, restaurants and grocery stores. I don't miss that.
@allenrussell1947
@allenrussell1947 3 жыл бұрын
@@grantrichards4950 I do. Light a cigarette now and people look at you like you've got the plague.
@grantrichards4950
@grantrichards4950 3 жыл бұрын
@alanrtment porter My dad started at 10. My father-in-law started smoking cigars at 6.
@MT-ni1id
@MT-ni1id 3 жыл бұрын
My C.O.P.D. is a constant reminder of my past stupidity. Everybody did it back then and I fell right into the trap. You don't know what it's doing to you until it's too late.
@grantrichards4950
@grantrichards4950 3 жыл бұрын
@molson12oz I hated the smell of cigarette smoke so much that I'd hide theirs from time to time.
@danielj1063
@danielj1063 Ай бұрын
We're same age, Jay Travelling Europe was all the rage, many beautiful cars not readily available in N. America. This beauty rolled around different exotic countries. Great memories, thanks
@mikehunt8375
@mikehunt8375 3 жыл бұрын
Really happy to hear you use it frequently. I hate people who buy cars just to look at them. Thats not what they were made for! Keep em coming!
@MoultrieGeek
@MoultrieGeek 3 жыл бұрын
I much prefer when Jay is by himself, usually the guest(s) feel compelled to be "entertaining", which they're usually not.
@marctronixx
@marctronixx 3 жыл бұрын
agree. i just tried to watch one with a guest and the guests spend so much time trying to sell the car and sensationalize things. i just like to hear mr. leno do his thang. i know its not practical long term but i do enjoy these more so than with guests.
@stevenarita
@stevenarita 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for continuing to produce episodes during the pandemic. You’re the only constant in an apocalypse. 😎
@JOHNJ0HN9111
@JOHNJ0HN9111 3 жыл бұрын
YA HE'S A GREAT GUY IN PERSON
@kathyflorcruz552
@kathyflorcruz552 3 жыл бұрын
He gives us a break from the MSM Apocalypse Fatigue campaign.
@MarianneD1952
@MarianneD1952 3 жыл бұрын
Jay, As soon as the engine sound in the intro came on... my interest perked up!!! This incredible car has all great features of sensibility. Gorgeous and smart!! Love this car!! Love it! ♡♡♡
@davegonzales3989
@davegonzales3989 Жыл бұрын
I sold this Monteverdi to Jay through his lawyer many years ago. It was a superlative GT hybrid. I have opened a museum for manual transmission exotic modern classics in Jacksonville Florida dedicated to cars like the Monteverdi High Speed 375S .
@bwolper
@bwolper 3 жыл бұрын
"It's a dirty engine." My engine should be so dirty! I was blinded by the shine of the engine when the hood was opened. I love the color better than the yellow. I wish i could get a better view of the paint job. Nice car!
@BadBlonde-CarHistory
@BadBlonde-CarHistory 3 жыл бұрын
lol it looked pretty damn clean to me
@BuzzLOLOL
@BuzzLOLOL 2 жыл бұрын
Jay embarrassed by the rust on the exhaust crossover of the intake manifold probably...
@fastdays_1
@fastdays_1 3 жыл бұрын
The design is from Carrozzeria Fissore, a coachbuilder from my hometown Savigliano (one hour drive from Turin, in the north of Italy). The english pronunciation could be "Phissore" (in italian the "e" is pronunced like you read the "e" in "death")
@derekswiatkowski7178
@derekswiatkowski7178 3 жыл бұрын
Jay is the type of guy who would change his own tire on the highway with his wife in the passenger seat not letting anyone know continue to their dinner with friends and not even mention it. Now you show me another celebrity that would do that. That’s because Jay is a normal dude that just happens to have incredible talent in comedy and obviously smarter then most people. Thanks for keeping it real Jay.
@MrBen2177
@MrBen2177 3 жыл бұрын
Always loved Monteverdi’s. I used to stare at them in the automotive yearbooks. So special in design and filosofie. Never seen any in real life. I would love to own one and take a trip down the riviera. Dream car.
@IamMusicNerd
@IamMusicNerd 3 жыл бұрын
I love getting to see unique cars like this. I also loved getting to see the underside. That’s a part we rarely get to see on these cars. Thanks!
@BadBlonde-CarHistory
@BadBlonde-CarHistory 3 жыл бұрын
Agreed! :)
@numlockkilla
@numlockkilla 3 жыл бұрын
Jay, Your passion gets portrayed in all of us who partake in your dream. Thankyou for all you do to make motoring history and your museum avaliable for all to see. Your a true patriot and saint. If America could give knighthoods you sir would definitely have one.
@22sojourner
@22sojourner 3 жыл бұрын
Jay has always been one of my heros, & the stories he told, like the car he bought with no windows, he was in high school, it started to rain, only to look outside to see his parents covering his car with a tarp. That just rings in my heart.
@spencergorringe9448
@spencergorringe9448 3 жыл бұрын
Many thanks for showing this lovely car Jay . I recently started to restore a Dinky toys 375 and found out quite a lot of information on these . Seeing as the laced wheels are a tad difficult to replicate ,I’ll stick to using some Mopar magnum wheels off of another 1:43 scale Mopar! ... Jay -- I hope one day you get to show the sportier mid engined - HEMI - Monteverdi called the ‘Hai’ - which is German for shark ( not Japanese for yes..... ! ) and that’s definitely a Mopar starter motor LOL !
@mereclander
@mereclander 3 жыл бұрын
This is the first time I see this car and I hear about Monteverdi. I love getting this kind of surprises. Thanks Jay!!!
@TheMissendenFlyer
@TheMissendenFlyer 3 жыл бұрын
I had never even heard of Monteverdi - lovely looking vehicle, sounds nice too...thanks for sharing it with us!
@yvesnyfelerph.d.8297
@yvesnyfelerph.d.8297 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah well it's Swiss actually. Nothing italian about it
@karstent.66
@karstent.66 3 жыл бұрын
@@yvesnyfelerph.d.8297 They used to be in Binningen. The former production location was turned into a museum. I have been there long time ago...
@johnmorgan6724
@johnmorgan6724 3 жыл бұрын
Motorhead -- you know . . . the Rainbow Room . . . Lemmy . . .
@ljkoh20052000able
@ljkoh20052000able 3 жыл бұрын
Never heard of a Bizarrini too, but if its Italian it always looks great
@dkoz8321
@dkoz8321 3 жыл бұрын
Bitter 412
@Porsche996driver
@Porsche996driver 3 жыл бұрын
Jay wants to “make sure we have new content for you guys so you don’t have to watch reruns.” 🤗 Does he love us or what?! #Humility and brings out this gorgeous beautiful wunderschön Monteverdi! So low and long and wide - so simple yet strong. Thanks Jay - we love you too brother! 💙🙏🏼🏁
@AlongtheFarClimbDown843
@AlongtheFarClimbDown843 3 жыл бұрын
Peter Monteverdi (7 June 1934 - 4 July 1998) was a Swiss carmaker and creator of the car brand Monteverdi. At the beginning of his career, Monteverdi was a car salesman. His father ran a garage and truck business, which Peter used as his initial inspiration.[1] He built his Monteverdi Special in 1952 using the remains of a wrecked 1949 Fiat. It is now on display at the Swiss Transport Museum in Lucerne. In 1957 he acquired the Swiss franchise for Ferrari, subsequently becoming Swiss importer for other international prestige brands including Rolls-Royce and Bentley.[2] In 1952, he started producing cars under his own name. Death Monteverdi died from cancer on 4 July 1998 in Binningen, in his apartment directly above his own car-assembly workshop.[4] He was 64.
@rickcarlson5916
@rickcarlson5916 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jay, great review! This car and the Jensen Interceptor were great blends of European craftsmanship with American reliability!
@sam_s_
@sam_s_ 3 жыл бұрын
Imagine having the means to make all of your automotive dreams come true. Jay really is living an incredible life.
@charlie1832
@charlie1832 3 жыл бұрын
Jay, how about an episode or 12 about all the memorabilia at the garage and all art on the walls
@O-cDxA
@O-cDxA 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely agree !
@vgamaray4047
@vgamaray4047 3 жыл бұрын
Never heard of the Monteverdi. Absolutely beautiful piece of art. Thanks for the video Jay and showing us your great collection of cars.
@onlyhandleleft
@onlyhandleleft 3 жыл бұрын
Loving the pandemic episodes of Jay showing us all these wonderful cars. Jay's passion and knowledge shine through. Imbued with his personal stories and anecdotes, these episodes are wonderful entertainment. Thank you Jay
@adamlemus7585
@adamlemus7585 3 жыл бұрын
Good old Enzo making friends and rivals everywhere he went.
@benitomgomez3290
@benitomgomez3290 3 жыл бұрын
So we must thank " IL COMMENDATORE "" for Monteverdis and Lamborghinis !! ! 😀
@ttsupra95
@ttsupra95 3 жыл бұрын
@@benitomgomez3290 And best of all the Fors GT!
@joeyscleaninglady2877
@joeyscleaninglady2877 3 жыл бұрын
smiths gauges also made rivals everywhere they went
@garyyoung2320
@garyyoung2320 3 жыл бұрын
@@benitomgomez3290 and for the epic battle at La Mans 1966 FORD vs FERRARI.
@nimeshchokshi1921
@nimeshchokshi1921 3 жыл бұрын
Benito M Gómez Contrary to popular belief, it’s never been confirmed if that whole spat between Ferrari and Lamborghini happened. I dunno why it’s spread around like it’s confirmed truth. It’s a plausible story imo, but we don’t know what exactly happened, if anything at all. Lamborghini’s origins are murky. I’ve read that Bob Wallace, Lamborghini’s test driver, said it never happened, and that Lamborghini thought he could make money from this venture.
@notvaporlocked5479
@notvaporlocked5479 3 жыл бұрын
It reminds me of a 240Z. I love this car that until today didn’t know existed. Thank you Jay.
@dtardis
@dtardis 3 жыл бұрын
I'm glad I'm not the only one who saw that.
@povertybay3260
@povertybay3260 8 ай бұрын
My parents said I was kicking tires when I was two and the only time I think my dad seems proud of me is when he told my cousin who was driving a 70 cyclone that this kid can name every car on the road. Anyway as a nine-year-old looking at the car I knew it was a Ford product but it had that funny nose and I knew what a Monteverdi was and what a puma or an Alpine was I just never had the chance or $ own any of them except for a 67 lotus elan nice. But it is fun seeing all those cars I dreamed of growing thanks Jay
@k.a.davison9897
@k.a.davison9897 3 жыл бұрын
Oooh, Grand Touring. Don't hear those words much any more, but in my youth . . . When do we leave Jay, on that grand tour? Like others I never heard of this vehicle. You've got a great eye for the hidden gems and your segments always please. Thank you, it means a lot that a guy with so much will share with us who don't, and with your down to earth, non-boasting style. In my opinion you're one of greatest guys that America ever produced. You are an American treasure. Thanks again.
@jb6668
@jb6668 3 жыл бұрын
I never tire of Jays passion for everything automotive.
@BadBlonde-CarHistory
@BadBlonde-CarHistory 3 жыл бұрын
Same
@pontiacgrandprix733
@pontiacgrandprix733 3 жыл бұрын
It’s really nice taking a ride with you, under produced feels more personal, we should’ve went to In n out 🍔
@TheMarcball
@TheMarcball 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jay, Weirdly enough, I like these one on one videos, you sound almost sad to not have company, but the general tone and balance of the car tour is very focused, smooth, honest, enjoyable. Thanks for the inspiration and keep on trucking!
@bglenn2222
@bglenn2222 3 жыл бұрын
I love these pandemic episodes! You truly get to see Jay doing what he loves in an intimate setting!
@murphtahoe1
@murphtahoe1 3 жыл бұрын
This is one of my favorite cars in Jay’s amazing collection. An amazing amalgamation of American and European strengths. Saw a beautiful automatic version on Sotheby’s for $320,000. Out of my price range, but one can dream...
@BadBlonde-CarHistory
@BadBlonde-CarHistory 3 жыл бұрын
Very cool!
@jeromej221
@jeromej221 3 жыл бұрын
I love the interior, the paint color & chromes. It just looks elegant.
@BadBlonde-CarHistory
@BadBlonde-CarHistory 3 жыл бұрын
Agreed!
@rustybearden1800
@rustybearden1800 3 жыл бұрын
You could just hang out and have a cold beer and talk about cars with this guy - everything a car nut loves - and no pretensions! Thanks Jay!
@albertseabra9226
@albertseabra9226 2 жыл бұрын
You are so right ! The Monteverdi , the Jensen, and all the so called hybrids were an extremely happy combination (perhaps even a synthesis). As an European, always believed that Ametican and European Cultures should become more intertwined. That's why I love Boston -- I spent a few years there attending a nice Institution on the banks of the Charles River. Common Ave. all the way to Kenmore Sq. looks very European. The same applies to Exeter St, Newbury St and most of the Back Bay area. I got to know your neck of the woods quite well, even purchased a car at "your place" (Foreign Motors). However by then you were long gone Thank you for this fantastic Video -- the Monteverdi looks modern and fabulous. Warm Regards, A.
@jody024
@jody024 3 жыл бұрын
I love these videos they're so calm and peaceful.
@LarsAgerbk
@LarsAgerbk 3 жыл бұрын
6:26 opens hood. Have to cover my eyes from the reflections coming from the polished engine parts. Jay Leno: "As you can see, it's not very clean in here"
@BadBlonde-CarHistory
@BadBlonde-CarHistory 3 жыл бұрын
lol I thought the same thing
@newerafrican
@newerafrican 3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful car and those Borrani's are stunning. Jay, I hope you know how much we gearheads enjoy your commentary and your cars. Thanks!!
@jolujo5842
@jolujo5842 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jay The Monteverdi 375S is of my two favorite touring sedan bodys from 1970. The other is the BMW 3.0 CSI. EYE CANDY !!! 💕👍👍👍👍👍
@JacquesWood952
@JacquesWood952 3 жыл бұрын
Did anyone else notice that it cut to a lot of “top down” shots of the Tesla Model Y on the test drive? Anyway, great video. Thank you Jay.
@martyman1965
@martyman1965 3 жыл бұрын
Ya was noticing the hood look different in a few shot.
@markusstrobl1067
@markusstrobl1067 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, a Tesla with a Chrysler 440 sound track did seem a bit odd. lol
@DocWolph
@DocWolph 3 жыл бұрын
Editing Error. They are only human.
@RichardStieltjes
@RichardStieltjes 3 жыл бұрын
Yes, and modern wipers blades
@bigredc222
@bigredc222 3 жыл бұрын
I don't know how I missed it, it's not even the same color.
@Vashed555
@Vashed555 3 жыл бұрын
Jay in overalls with an Italian Sportscar and a single camera? Yes, more of that, please.
@spursman3998
@spursman3998 3 жыл бұрын
Love these videos, particularly this Monteverdi, my favourite so far. What a beautiful well sorted car. Cheers Jay, brilliant.
@jeffboatright
@jeffboatright 3 жыл бұрын
Thoroughly enjoyable. Thanks Mr. Leno!
@mjmoran1103
@mjmoran1103 3 жыл бұрын
I live in Basel and was excited when I heard the company came from here. Googled it, and the museum is 1.4km from my flat! But unfortunately now closed for good :( . The cars they did have, have gone to the Verkehrshaus der Schweiz in Lucerne. O well. Great looking cars though.
@delahayenator
@delahayenator 3 жыл бұрын
Thats a pity. Verkehrshaus is an amazing museum though :)
@TomWatsonB1
@TomWatsonB1 3 жыл бұрын
Incredible car. Love almost everything about it. I'd never heard of this one before! Love the styling and power combination!
@BadBlonde-CarHistory
@BadBlonde-CarHistory 3 жыл бұрын
Agreed!
@robertturner6249
@robertturner6249 3 жыл бұрын
Jay is a national treasure. He's the kind of guy you would like to have as a neighbor.
@flat6fever680
@flat6fever680 Жыл бұрын
Loved this one. Thanks for sharing Jay.
@B10023
@B10023 3 жыл бұрын
One of my favorite videos he's ever made. Just an honest love for a true work of art. Thank you, Mr. Leno
@oldtown6240
@oldtown6240 3 жыл бұрын
Jay's videos give so much more than any 'review' video. He knows so much - when does he have the time?
@Xx-VSM-xX
@Xx-VSM-xX 3 жыл бұрын
Hes retired, he has all the time in the world nowadays to learn and understand every single car ever made haha
@MrMenefrego1
@MrMenefrego1 3 жыл бұрын
@@Xx-VSM-xX He really is a genius.
@MagniKhan
@MagniKhan 3 жыл бұрын
Jay, these self made videos are great! Your enthusiasm for these cars comes through. Thank you for sharing your collection.
@nicksundby
@nicksundby 3 жыл бұрын
We kind of take Jay for granted but he will end up in the history books.
@SoldiersDad
@SoldiersDad 3 жыл бұрын
The front end reminds me of a Sunbeam. The side looks like a Mustang
@robertwoodliff2536
@robertwoodliff2536 3 жыл бұрын
I think it's got a late Austin Healey front end. I think the Sunbeam has a nicer look to it.
@Allen-eq5uf
@Allen-eq5uf 3 жыл бұрын
The back reminds me of the Monza.
@Globbs
@Globbs 3 жыл бұрын
I really don't like the look of the car but I do appreciate the overall shape a lot.
@Daijyobanai
@Daijyobanai 3 жыл бұрын
Part Triumph Spitfire and part Jag XJS. Not a criticism, very much of its time.
@colehara
@colehara 3 жыл бұрын
Reminds me of a Packard.
@ricardocuevas7815
@ricardocuevas7815 3 жыл бұрын
I love Jay showing us unique cars like this that we'll probably never see in real life. Good job!
@BadBlonde-CarHistory
@BadBlonde-CarHistory 3 жыл бұрын
Same!
@pololedodo7981
@pololedodo7981 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jay. Made my evening in this pandemic stay at home time.
@scofab
@scofab 3 жыл бұрын
One of my favorite cars ever, thanks Jay for taking the time to share this one. Stay well Friend.
@theFerraridkid
@theFerraridkid 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Jay for still giving us content through these tough times, you are an amazing person!
@BadBlonde-CarHistory
@BadBlonde-CarHistory 3 жыл бұрын
Agreed!
@andrewsutton7727
@andrewsutton7727 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Jay for finding and preserving such incredible cars! Love your channel!
@BadBlonde-CarHistory
@BadBlonde-CarHistory 3 жыл бұрын
@kentuckywaves
@kentuckywaves 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing Jay, great story behind a great car!
@timothyarmstrong5987
@timothyarmstrong5987 10 ай бұрын
This Big block Chrysler looks like several cars assembled to make a nice looking car. I see these three 280Z, MGB, 65 Mustang the crazy thing is the 280 Z hadn't been built yet. Jays 63 Lola also.
@ceedoubleyou
@ceedoubleyou 3 жыл бұрын
hey Jay, thanks for making these videos on your own, they are greatly appreciated.
@marinedrive5484
@marinedrive5484 3 жыл бұрын
A few of the other interesting hybrids from 'back in the day' were: Jensen and Gordon Keeble - UK, Facel Vega - France and de Tomaso - Italy.
@ExBenzi2
@ExBenzi2 3 жыл бұрын
Don’t forget the amazing Iso Grifo. Still one of my favourite cars of all times.
@gustavfenk4021
@gustavfenk4021 3 жыл бұрын
And don't forget Bristol from the UK
@cha0tr0pic
@cha0tr0pic 3 жыл бұрын
@@ExBenzi2 Isio Grifo is BEAUTIFUL... good lord!
@Freimopp777
@Freimopp777 3 жыл бұрын
Monica 560 - France , Ghia 450 SS, Intermeccanica Italia - Italy
@dglcomputers1498
@dglcomputers1498 3 жыл бұрын
And then in the 80's there was the Alfa Romeo Arna, that wasn't so successful though!
@garrettbeauregard8733
@garrettbeauregard8733 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for putting in the extra effort keeping the content coming. Us auto addicts are very appreciative!
@stephenboulter4727
@stephenboulter4727 3 жыл бұрын
Wonderful seeing great cars being used as they should be, hate it when so many collectors just let them gather dust and then run them through an auction needing 'recommissioning', i.e. ongoing money pit! More power to you Jay, now have a go in a Bristol 411, same power train but with a 'gentleman's club' atmosphere.
@sethkatz4475
@sethkatz4475 3 жыл бұрын
It really is a global crisis, jay got a boiler suit, like Churchill during the war.
@jeffk464
@jeffk464 3 жыл бұрын
Yup, you know there's a problem when Jay cant get his jeans.
@gustavfenk4021
@gustavfenk4021 3 жыл бұрын
He needs to get a denim boiler suit.
@BadBlonde-CarHistory
@BadBlonde-CarHistory 3 жыл бұрын
Hahaha!
@farmergiovanni4522
@farmergiovanni4522 3 жыл бұрын
That boiler suit does actually look soo fitting and well on him.
@Mitchell.Samuels
@Mitchell.Samuels 3 жыл бұрын
I thought that was his pit crew Halloween costume 😃
@lukeholman7574
@lukeholman7574 3 жыл бұрын
When my kids old enough I’m going to tell them all about “Uncle Jays” car collection.
@MICHGO1
@MICHGO1 3 жыл бұрын
SHOW THEM, KZbin AIN'T GOING NO WHERE.
@aaronpleasant8555
@aaronpleasant8555 3 жыл бұрын
My son's 11 and he and I LOVE Jay Leno's Garage.
@apolloravindran
@apolloravindran 3 жыл бұрын
its funny how this comment "When my kids old enough I’m going to tell them" is getting recycled so much
@BadBlonde-CarHistory
@BadBlonde-CarHistory 3 жыл бұрын
lol :)
@flagelmulti-media7577
@flagelmulti-media7577 3 жыл бұрын
One of the best channels on KZbin. Thank you Jay for your love of all things mechanical!!
@ac9110
@ac9110 3 жыл бұрын
Love Jay's videos, always a real treat to watch.
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