Leno and Osborne in Audrain Mansions & Motorcars: Season 1 Episode 5: Hammersmith Farm

Quit horsing around! Jay and Donald travel to, Hammersmith Farm, the former vacation home of Jackie Kennedy Onassis. Jay and Donald drive an 1886 Benz Patent Motorwagen replica, and give the horses a run for their money!
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[@dirkditmer453]

What a pair. As much as Jay knows cars (and history), Donald knows history (and cars). As a history buff AND car buff, I am always enthralled when these two get together.

[@craigcolavito5606]

The Odd Couple intro makes me laugh EVERY time

[@pretoshohmoofcguy6523]

Osborne is passing himself off as the upper class, and yet Leno's the one worth $400 million. LOL!

[@johanbjork1650]

Could be a new sitcom. The Snob and the Slob.

[@pretoshohmoofcguy6523]

@@johanbjork1650 I love him being a slob. It's a breath of fresh air to see someone with money who doesn't look down on others.

[@jamesmedeiros2813]

Jay and Osborne need to stick to cars not history, that is not and never was a lighthouse, it is a copy of a windmill that Hugh Auchincloss moved on Hammersmith, it caught on fire during restoration and was destroyed. Hugh then asked Jackie and her siblings to design something to be built for Mrs. Auchincloss, Jackie won the competition. It's is and always was a guesthouse., never a lighthouse, but a copy of a windmill.

[@mwmann3684]

@@pretoshohmoofcguy6523 Class has nothing to do with money It's education and manners ; which BOTH have. Furthermore, you don't know Osborne's income. 🤔IJS

[@danduntz9112]

I could listen to Mr. Osborne talk history for hours. So incredibly knowledgeable.

[@stevesmith866]

KZbin gold standard.

[@AstraWerke]

Notice how this thing is constantly leaking... something - from 2:55 onwards xD Super cool to see this ancestor of automobiles run for so long - and hauling quite the load, too!

[@stevewages]

Yes! I was looking through the comments to see if anyone else noticed this.

[@966396631]

Easily the best car show ever produced. Spectacular and timeless. Thank you.

[@AudrainMuseumNetwork]

Thank you! We're glad you enjoy it!

[@rogerbartley3684]

Wouldn't you love to pick their brains for a day. The automotive knowledge they have is mind blowing!!

[@BeingMe23]

Donald knows more then Jay. But I wonder if they know that the first EV was built about 1836.

[@dissaver]

These videos are amazing on so many levels, the cars, history, architecture...and of course Donald and Jay's combined knowledge and chemistry together. Thank you so much!~!

[@northernzeus768]

What a class act. Knowledgeable and what a snappy dresser.

[@PlanetEarth3141]

Yeah, Jay is one snappy dresser.

[@jameshutchins3396]

I remember riding in the 72 Mercedes and absolutely loving it. Could talk in a normal voice with the top down on the freeway. The ride was buttery smooth. Wonderful car. As always, excellent history lesson. Thank you guys

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

As a young boy in the 1970s, I did appreciate the 280 SL. My favourite Mercedes of all time. (and I am a 60s & 70s muscle car guy) I would still snap one up if I could! Thank you both for showing all 3 cars. Very interesting as usual. You guys are the best.

[@Tmrfe0962]

This is by far, the best show on any venue. The mix between Mr. Osborne and Mr. Leno is such a joy...and when you mixed these mansions, I absolutely love it. Thank you, thank you.

[@WryGrass100]

Agree. Too bad there's no Double Thumbs Up.

[@rossmartens]

I agree 👍I'm so happy I stumbled across this two car guys that love all automobiles and love to educate between this and Jay's pandemic edition I'm satisfied jay should keep that up too btw just him and his cars

[@dougcargill6730]

Another great feature from the Automotive Dynamic Duo. I remember meeting Mrs Auchincloss in the late ‘70s (after the big house was sold). She lived in a modest house on the SE portion of the property. She drove around town in either a Ford Granada or a Jaguar Mk II. The livery was black with a broad white streak along the shoulder line. You couldn’t t miss her. I also saw Doris Duke once. She was in the bleachers at Cardines Field. Someone pointed her out to me. Without her, Newport would have lost a large piece of its architectural heritage.

[@davidpaul6615]

SPECIAL THX to JAY. for keeping us entertained during covid.

[@Grandizer8989]

Gotta love Newport, Rhode Island.

[@jjones2509]

This is an excellent show.

[@willythewave]

This is a fantastic show Donald.

[@diesela3]

Jay and Donald are absolutely incredible as a pair. These two should keep doing videos together.

[@harmanx.]

Leno doesn't seem terribly impressed with the vast grounds and finery of these affluent places. He kind of seems happier tooling around good old run-down Sunland, CA.

[@jonanderson5137]

All these big places need more maintenance and updates than they get.

[@discerningmind]

Thank you Donald and Jay. I love this series. Both of you are national treasures.

[@leulul2942]

I never seen a car like this Mister Leno.

[@The_R-n-I_Guy]

I love the 'stylage' of that 280 SL convertible. I've always wanted an older Mercedes or even a BMW of the same era. It's a shame they don't make cars like that anymore.

[@dissaver]

The steering wheel on the Packard is really spectacular....so evocative of the time in which the car was built.

[@kurtmogensen4815]

look at a 1950 volvo pv 444 the steringwheel looks just like it, and thats a peoples car...

[@justinmiller9255]

Jay, please buy Jackie’s Mercedes and restore it. Even if it’s not original the car still deserves to be preserved. (If your garage doesn’t have room I’m sure a certain museum in Newport does 🤣)

[@SCORP1ONF1RE]

How presumptuous!

[@guspisano9777]

Another great presentation. Jay, "Is it available?" The man is always shopping

[@johnthorpe1349]

These two are the Best ☺️

[@marcoluoma3770]

I love this combination. Thanks, guys., I hope this series keeps going.

[@AudrainMuseumNetwork]

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[@wholeNwon]

Loved our Packard Caribbean.

[@Mistadoblinas]

When I was 12 years old I converted an old heavy rototiller into my mode of transportation around my neighborhood. It went even slower than the Benz but I wasn't walking around anymore...

[@peterpemrich6962]

I wish jay would never get older. We need him around.

[@remb9614]

This car is very important because the great step-granddaughter of the guy who owned the place had a Mercedes. We couldn’t get the model she had so we got this one instead. ...gotta love car guys.

[@franktartaglia9034]

My thanks to both of you gentlemen for allowing a man who lives in the Honda and Toyota world to vicariously experience the great cars of the world.

[@manthony1956]

If anybody should purchase Jackie Kennedy's old 230SL, it should be you, Jay. You are one of the few people who would restore to it's former glory. But that Packard! Fifty years ago my late Uncle found a 1932 Senior Series Packard in a barn. He did purchase it, and set about restoring it for some thirty years. Just your average middle class guy, with a garage, and a passion. I remember how quiet and powerful that straight eight was, and the huge amount of room in that comfortable back seat. A true labor of love, it was sold after his passing, and now resides somewhere in Southern California. It came up for auction a few years ago and I knew it was his because I recognized his signature on the repair receipts, but no one in the family was in any position to bring the vehicle back within the fold. They are wonderful vehicles.

[@MrGrentch]

Liking Donald's Speedmaster. 🙂

[@PlanetEarth3141]

One of the best intros ever. Someone needs an award.

[@edwinthompson159]

I really like the content/format of these video's - the combination of period related classic cars and architecture is very interesting; always a good show - this was a really great episode.

[@forkboy3309]

great car to take in the sights

[@kfett86]

I really like learning about Newport Rhode Island. Incredible properties, views and history tied together with these beautiful cars and knowledge between Mr. Osborne and Jay Leno. I look forward to each and every episode! Thank you guys!

[@kreegak3802]

Jay Leno is the best what he dose for the history of automobiles is unmatched

[@gtb81.]

that packard is still fancy and beautiful to this day

[@rodrigoruffa7460]

You there, fill it up with petroleum distillate, and re-vulcanize my tires, post- haste!

[@cherami1510]

. I'm not sure why this post doesn't have more "Likes." Knowing how rich people act, the post-haste was probably the wittiest part. .

[@guitarsword1]

Great job guys. Love the show.

[@cannednolan8194]

I bet that conversation about Jackie Mercedes added a little more value to it. Know when I heard it was available my ears perked up.

[@robertthompson3239]

Love this in my home state. Great chemistry between you two! If you ever want to highlight a 2019 Subaru Ascent, I’ll bring it over.

[@minustaco42zero24]

My 2 favorite things the history of architecture and automobiles. So amazing thank you guys for making a series like this.

[@parrotraiser6541]

Aside from the wheel size, (which makes it even more precarious), that vehicle is the prototype of the motorised sofa. It was not only the first car built, it was the first stolen. (Frau Benz didn't ask her husband's permission to take it on a trip.) A German friend was very dismissive of the 230; he called it a call-girl's car.

[@joaoportesantava1412]

That’s a wood fire pizza and Panna water. I would love that and also eating at that restaurant. Both are great

[@bobcory2383]

Great job guys! I like Jays comment about working in the garage til 1:00 in the morning and waking up excited to get back in to it. Sounds like me as a kid, actually that's still me. Also tooling around in a classic convertible on beautiful summer day, what could be better then that.

[@cashenjoe1]

Love this!

[@The416punchaman]

Some of the best content on the net! I learned so much. Thank you, Donald, Jay and team for sharing. The whole family can watch this and love it.

[@barrybegley5379]

Wouldn't it be Special if Jay could acquire the Jackie Bouvier Benz and give it the restoration that it so deserves !!! Greetings from Ontario, Canada.

[@radioguy1620]

Averaged roughly 6 mph for 11 hours .

[@GRW3]

So can we assume the Jaquiline Bouvier Mercedes is on a truck headed to Jay's Garage in California now? I thought I saw him light up when he heard it needs a lot of work.

[@friguy4444]

5:34 Wow what a beautiful Lady as well as very independent and tough! Oh yea and rich lol. Such magnificent clothing and style! Even the teen boys look fantastic.

[@tracyc2695]

Keep it up, Gentlemen!

[@christiancormier7847]

Marvelous! Thank you gentlemen!

[@TheGel69]

That Paul Bracq design is absolutely is gorgeous

[@kidsimlin9659]

You are icons! Dont stop! My dream for over 35 years is to mest you And visit your garages!

[@kidsimlin9659]

Greetings from the Northug!

[@onnonugteren2935]

Always after just a short time: "...back in the days...." and again and again....: "...back in the days" :-)

[@ArnoSchmidt70]

Bertha Benz used for her trip the Motorwagen 3 from 1888. This is the Motorwagen 1 from 1885.

[@cheif10thumbs]

Oscar and Felix RETURN!

[@68dart]

Awesome , always interesting, Thanks Donald & Jay

[@druidofthefang]

Awesome. Thanks Jay for doing Jay Leno's Garage, it introduced me to this.

[@kevinblankenburg4816]

The story behind The Benz Motorcart is a story ever woman should know. It was Carl Benz's wife, who took the cart and their two sons and went for the first long journey. A 60 mile trip from Pforzheim to Mannheim, to promote the motorcart. The first automobilist was a woman! (Although in reality, her boys did the driving;) ) And apart from your stereotypes... Where she did her trip is very mild, rarely gets snow in winter.

[@rossmartens]

I'm so happy I stumbled across this channel two of my favorite car guys two dudes that love automobiles and love to educate I love it

[@clarencejones7916]

anything with Jay and cars ima click on it 👍👊😎

[@jamesbrown3352]

Another great episode. Thanks guys !!!

[@claudiodiez55]

Great Show You Guys Know Cars.

[@FunAtDisney]

Always fun to watch you two!

[@wirekat]

I love these episodes.

[@oceans123]

Donald & Jay, thank you for sharing the pastoral splendor of Hammersmith Farm. It's the perfect automotive dance floor upon which to glide gracefully around in 3 magnificent cars of successive eras, against a backdrop of galloping thoroughbreds. You presented them so beautifully, expertly and interestingly in lavish detail, befitting their understated elegance. Legendär!

[@Charlesb88]

This is the type of antique car (or in this case replica antique car) I think of when I hear the term “Horseless carriage”, some with no roof, a tiller for steering, and a motor with that distinctive pup-put-put sound, a very slow max speed, that actually looks much more like a horse drawn carriage.

[@timothymaddox1957]

2 awesome people, thanks 😊

[@rockyjohnson9243]

looks quite relaxing on a property like that :)

[@wernerengel6357]

What a great combination of knowledgeable gentlemen.

[@scubatrucker6806]

Another great video with you two.😍🤣😎

[@mrjohnnyk]

Wonderful show, glad I found it. Thanks!

[@email4664]

always a treat to spend a wee bit of time with you lads

[@jurigagarin7829]

The dripping gasoline is funny...

[@metschambel4074]

keep em coming!! another great one

[@fhwolthuis]

Excellent video, gents! I love your history lessons 👏👍

[@uliwehner]

what a great place to have some great guys show us some great cars

[@jasonshull3106]

Thank you gentlemen for the great video.JDS in AZ usa

[@alanjohnson2528]

she traveled with her 2 teenage sons so they could push it up gradual hills all the way

[@SuperEman500]

I want an 1886 Mercedes Benz now, this would be hilarious to drive.

[@gustavochinchilla4324]

Just Benz, please sir Take care

[@jeffmac3071]

Great combination of auto and home history.

[@gerarddion9475]

Great video with wonderful cars and fascinating history! well done!

[@ScottDLR]

Wonderful episode. What always gets me about those Mercedes is the bodywork. They are so much more straight than anything produced by anyone else even today.

[@L3Trip]

Great, great episode!

[@romansroad2007]

Great history stuff

[@wesalexander2693]

Phenomenal video, guys always love hearing your historical and automotive insights. Mr. Osborne, you are a classy guy. Jay, you are quite a contrast (just kidding), Yin and Yang! That 280 SL is a timeless classic with a beautiful, pure, clean design.

[@cranberriesdoodle1450]

It's like they're riding on a work of art.

[@amrendrasingh4118]

Verry beatiful vehicle jay sir.aksing.

[@encoencomen8361]

That 280SL needs a new rubber break peddle stopper.

[@cwhitaker6966]

This is dam cool! No denying that.😎

[@tatwood93]

Wow, Jay and Donald have some interesting conversations.

[@ljkoh20052000able]

Beautiful neighborhood

[@johndavey72]

Donald you really do try your very best to be serious and then Jay comes across with a disparaging remark which takes the wind right out of your sails ! However, Jay suddenly became VERY interested at 17mins ......Donald "the car is available "..... Jay " what's the condition , ( must have a great value ) . 😂😂 l think we may see this Mercedes sometime ! Unfortunately there is a serious note to end on . There seemed to be an intermittent leak coming from under the seat of the Daimler /Benz as you were driving.....any idea's ? 😂😂😂 Thankyou Donald . And Thankyou Jay . Great show ( as we've come to expect ) .

[@nathansharma87]

I always imagine going back to 1920 with like a 2012 Camry and explaining all the features to people just to see how they react.

[@godofrock]

I feel like Jay is the valve through which Donald flows. If Jay doesn’t ask a different question Donald would just keep talking without end. Jay can only redirect Donalds speech.