Hybrid From 1916: The Owen Magnetic - Jay Leno's Garage

[@cosmicgoo8074]

R.M. Owen was my great grandfather. I've known about the Owen Magnetic since I was a child. I'd only have seen pictures of it. Thanks Jay. I've never seen it in motion. So cool to see one running. Electric transmission...

[@pinkiesue849]

Are you a genius like your great-grandfather?

[@cosmicgoo8074]

@@pinkiesue849 sometimes yes

[@cellphone7223]

@@cosmicgoo8074 Hurry up and invent the Holo-deck please.....😁

[@helenmohiam944]

@@pinkiesue849 The genius is Justus Enz, though, he made the actual designs and Jay said that multiple times. R.M Owen would be the owner that hired the genius.

[@bobbybrooks4826]

how did Owen fit in... are your people still in Philadelphia

[@tomdunigan234]

Most auto museums are static displays. You showing us the ins and outs of these cars, their restoration, and how to drive them is a treasure.

[@dustinwegner853]

I love how Jay acrually drives his cars no matter how rare or how much they are worth. Some people have all these amazing cars and never drive them. They were made to drive and can be fixed.

[@myrryxmas691]

He says on another video "buy a 100 point Concours car, drive it until it's a 10 point car, then restore it again!" I agree. If you can afford half a million dollars for what is essentially a toy, you can certainly afford to drop a couple hundred thousand on another restoration every 10 or 15 years.

[@locknut5382]

Some folks even race them. They don't treat them with kid gloves; they're driven to their true potential. Check out the 'Goodwood Festival of Speed' videos on KZbin, for some examples of cars dating back as far as 1905 are raced every year.

[@myrryxmas691]

@@locknut5382 as it should be!

[@cdgonepotatoes4219]

Yeah. While you can't do all with it, metal deposition 3D printers are now a thing and affordable enough for collectors to replace cast components and putting and maintaining those oldies in proper state.

[@myrryxmas691]

@@cdgonepotatoes4219 interesting tid-bit... some years ago, the Marmon owners club got together to discuss the problems they were having with their V-16 engines. The aluminum heads were becoming so badly corroded the cars were becoming undrivable. Now, there's only about 75 Marmon Sixteens extant, so they approached Edelbrock about custom casting and machining new replacement cylinder heads. Edelbrock quoted them a price of $15,000 EACH. The owner's club said, "GREAT! We'll take 100 sets!" Like I said, these people have very deep pockets. They're not looking to save money just because 3D printing is less costly than pouring a sand casting. They'll pay however much it costs to keep their shiny pretties running, and they can afford it. $85,000 for a rebuilt engine, plus another $30,000 to buy new heads? It's pocket change to them.

[@maggs131]

Jay Leno is truly a gem. He's preserving parts of history that few could or want to do. His finances assure things are done correctly and as true to original design as humanly possible. Some may see this as wasteful, but any piece of history that is saved is worth the effort, and I hope he understands how appreciative we are

[@jaisuryabanerjee]

This is not just a car review, it's a glimpse of history. I mean, to think that 100 years ago you'd have such an innovative concept wayyy ahead of its time. Its also a piece of art, gorgeous. Thanks Jay.

[@Kolonol1]

That's the thing...art...cars were works of art...

[@MH3GL]

Were they ahead of their time, or are we behind on ours....?

[@aserta]

It was far more common than you'd think. Modern car designers like to think they're being innovative. They are not. Not even remotely.

[@aserta]

@@MH3GL They were limited by the technology of their time.

[@jaisuryabanerjee]

Good to see that I'm not the only one to think that in terms of design, innovation and sheer beauty we may not have moved as far ahead as we may like to think!

[@brucelee9941]

Jay Leno is a national treasure I don’t know to many people that would have found a rusted vintage vehicle in Norway and bring it back to life, absolutely amazing craftsmanship

[@emak4558]

And then take the time to make very informative videos.

[@Sonny_V]

The Great thing about Jay is that he's a celebrity that's a 'Regular Guy'. That's hard to find these days...

[@IdeaBoxful]

@@greatestevar no step 1, work hard.. which he did

[@briantucker7133]

That $9,000 in 1913 (as far back as the BLS CPI calculator goes) equates to over $240,000 in today’s dollars, amazing that they produced any of these at all, so glad Jay saved it.

[@crazysilly2914]

a quarter million!!!

[@Nupealoop]

My mind is blown with the technology so long ago, the insane price tag, and how any of these ever left a concept stage. Then to watch Mr. Leno drive something that should just be an article in a classic car book.

[@crazysilly2914]

@@Nupealoop the top 1% were willing to spend a lot back then...

[@haggis0breath]

Agree 100•\° ...at the speeds it could go, it must have been something of a supercar for the day. Now there is the hybrid Königsegg, seems like full circle today

[@stevenmiller5999]

It is awesome they save so much from the past

[@adrianmonk4440]

Jay Leno, Automotive Historian, Restoration Expert, & Driving Enthusiast. A true connoisseur, & laid back curator of his lifetime collection efforts. THANKS FOR SHARING.

[@martinphilip8998]

I used to shun him for his political views. But since I started watching these episodes I have found new respect for Jay. So knowledgeable that it’s easy to listen to passively.

[@te01guy]

How many years until Jay finds the envelope in the jump seat again...

[@born_again_torinos]

Make no mistake...he already forgot it.

[@aalipour01]

Came here for this. Envelope went straight back into the seat.

[@romansroad2007]

Ya that’s what I was thinking too. But he probably thought it was good just to keep it there because he might loss it some other way so it stays with him in the car

[@Cadadadry]

First time Jay dropped that envelope in the seat was when Bonaparte said "Du haut de ces pyramides quarante siècles nous contemplent !" on Gyzeh plateau... and I guess he doesn't remember either...

[@oldenweery7510]

@@Cadadadry C'est vrais. I sympathize. I used to have a lousy memory, but since I banged my head on the driver's side glass (didn't break it, thank le bon Dieu!), when a young blockhead T-boned me in the middle of an intersection, plus Old Age, now I have _none._ Stay safe.

[@kctyphoon]

The world needs more Jay Lenos. Ive yet to see Jay ever act like he was better than anyone else.

[@SS-du7tr]

Peddoman who?

[@haggis0breath]

He can be pretty critical towards people who do come off as "better". Famously, he was interviewing somebody who said he wouldn't get a Ferarri because "everyone has one". Jay said, no not everyone has a Ferarri or can afford one. My parents can't afford a Ferarri." Leno doesn't even like Ferarris apparently, he doesn't own one but does own 8 or 10 Lamborghinis.

[@HelloWorld-ns7gt]

@@haggis0breath Could buy his parents a Ferarri each no problem. You can buy me one anytime Jay.

[@mikekaatman3194]

Jeff Beotch..i mean Bezos...is a pauper compared to Jay Leno when it comes to leaving a legacy.

[@martylucas8557]

There is and can only be one Jay Leno. If their were many Jay’s in the world, then he wouldn’t be as special, would he?

[@mulelpi2151]

11:15 Willy C. M. Gilbert was a Norwegian sailor who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics. He was a crew member of the Norwegian boat Mosk II which won the gold medal in the 10 metre class. per Wiki

[@alexbrown1995]

Thank you. That saved me from researching Norwegian Olympic medal winners :-)

[@TrierTradingCo]

You are literally a national treasure. A preservationist. We love you, Jay. No one does what you do. We are so proud of you!

[@thomashumphries3519]

Jay is so humble...he is such a good custodian for these cars..

[@velveetaslingshot]

Really? Go to his garage and ask if you can see the cars.

[@gsmith207]

I’m sure I’m not the only one that feels like Mr. Leno is giving a personal tour just to me. So cool. Thanks for sharing your toys.

[@rickdrysdale892]

It does seem that he is talking 1 to 1 with us.

[@rontroy3843]

Feels like that to me too! Amazing car! And Jay - I use an Optima 6 volt AGM in my Packard 243 Touring (built May 1926). And it did require a charger upgrade.

[@rontroy3843]

@Stev Raznick So what? Made a living, collected great cars, teaches others about these cars. I grew up among antique cars and appreciate what he does and what I learn from him.

[@thecarterkid7423]

@Stev Raznick it his job to be in front of people 😐

[@CoIoneIPanic]

@Stev Raznick who doesn't? A smarter man than me said best: Man cannot live on bread alone.

[@buddywhatshisname522]

Must be magic living near Jay’s garage and seeing these pieces of rolling art go by every so often.

[@finddeniro]

No talking of the Local.. Mechanical Club is Private.

[@JCSAXON]

Good idea! 💡⚡️

[@robertrickett7816]

When I worked at NBC, Jay would come to work driving a different car. He always took the time to tell me what that strange three wheeled car was, or how much more he had to do to finish the restore on the Shelby Cobra. A great guy, always willing to educate a guy that was clueless about cars.

[@renwoxing8287]

Does HE Hate People Looking AT him ??? Does HE Fire People for looking at him that he doesn't want looking at him ??? Does he want people to avert their eyes from him if he feels he is a superior person ?>? [ I think I noticed that in his videos, people averting their eyes and not looking at him ! ] man some people are weird af ! deep seeded psych issues much ?

[@robertrickett7816]

@@renwoxing8287 I think you sent this to the wrong person, it has nothing whatsoever to do with my statement

[@renwoxing8287]

@@robertrickett7816 idk if your playing dumb or not. this is a question type specifically tailored for someone who personally knows Leno and would have the knowledge. i.e *YOU* However, I do understand if you are reluctant to speak on such things.

[@robertrickett7816]

@@renwoxing8287 okay, Jay is exactly what you see, friendly, open, highly intelligent, and as I said willing to educate folks about his favorite subject, old cars. When I worked at NBC as security, he was subbing for Carson. He'd stop at the gate were folks stood to see stars passing through to the studios, just to talk. The first time we actually met, he saw me getting ready to leave work, on my candy apple red Harley-Davidson. He stopped to talk about my bike, and asked if I was going to Sturges Bike Week. No I work at NBC, can't afford it, and added unless you hire me as a body guard. The next day I went to an agency, got bonded, and rode to Sturges as his body guard. It was funny, cause he's a good 4" taller than me. It was a good two half week.

[@shadfallfan]

​@@renwoxing8287Someone forgot to take their meds. What a psycho.

[@producer73]

I know what it is. I'm 48 years old. My grandparents were born 1903 and 1908, and passed at the end of the 90's. My grandfather was an inventor, and auto mechanic , also worked for AV. Roe. He had a few garages running from the mid 1920's up to 1975, when his last garage closed down. He was still welding, under cars, creating gizmos for his cars right up to his passing. All his garages were located on the eastern side of Toronto, Ontario. I was lucky to have him around. His creative engineering and inventive perceptions molded themselves into me. I have known of this car since a wee little brat, though I certainly wouldn't have if it wasn't for him.

[@brianborell4469]

Me too. I actually knew about the Owens Magnetic before I heard of Jay Leno but I'm a nut for unusual cars and the history of technology. Plus I'm 51 and live near the original home of the Anderson Motor Car company.

[@IdeaBoxful]

Bless their generation, they had to go through 2 wars, depression and inequalities. And they didn't hold that against the society..Wish we had more of them today..

[@gordonwinter4540]

@Christ - King Of Kings this is a video about CARS! Why do you bring pandemics and bible verses into the conversation?

[@michaellovetere8033]

@Santiago Oehler Toca If masks work, then why do we need to stand 6 feet apart rom one another?, if social distancing works, then why do we need the masks? If the masks and social distancing work, then why do we need a vaccine?...

[@ustuppy]

Never quit this show Jay. It’s the best work you have ever done.

[@momnc4721]

Mr. Leno, I look forward to your KZbin videos every week, they are an education and a true description of what a car enthusiast is all about. Thank you for your time!

[@ron4969]

I thought the same thing , you will never get tired of any of his videos! Thanks to Jay Leno

[@dayvwayv]

yep! shittiest late night host ever

[@blue1968GTO]

As an engineer, I will be so bold as to pass on a heartfelt thanks from Justus Entz for your recognition of his work.

[@YourMrFixer]

Jay deserves a special award for his contribution to the history of the automobile. Other celebrities might buy wine, or cheese, or an island but he is tracking down patents to cars no one ever heard of as well as film, advertising, and handbooks AND he’s shares it with complete strangers who also love automotive history but might never have access to see one in real life. My goodness. He’s a great guy. Thank you Jay.

[@MKBinDC]

If it weren't for Jay and his team, this piece of history would be lost. Thanks for saving this treasure!

[@raydunakin]

It's great to see the photos of the vehicle before it was restored. The transformation is amazing!

[@sstills951]

I know it's almost like they just rebuilt 75% of the car.

[@lostpony4885]

Pretty sure he just called Owen and ordered a new one from the results

[@trickywho7463]

It’s truly a beautiful people mover. IMO

[@dandahermitseals5582]

Every machine you own is a treasure of mechanical history. But Jay I gotta say this ( to me) is the most amazing reincarnation that could have ever been done. You must have a literal fortune in it. I'm nearly 80 yrs old and been a gear head all my life. This a master piece and the most impressive accomplishment I could ever dream of seeing. I am in awe and feel so blessed n lucky to see this before I pass. There's no way I could truly tell you the sense of beauty and gratitude I have for your sharing this. You are the only one like you. Sincerely -- thank you for doing this and sharing it. Dan Seals

[@jimhouse9961]

Nice

[@michaelcorbidge7914]

I kinda wonder how he copes driving so many different types of vehicles which each require different unrelated operating techniques for gear shifting , engine throttle, braking , clutch operation if applicable, starting procedure......

[@AiEdgar]

Is a wonderful thing

[@masterofreality926]

@@michaelcorbidge7914 He understands mechanics pretty well, I don`t have a problem of operating/assembling-reassembling different computers, phones and other electrical devices as a repair technician. But mechanics is my weakest side. On the other hand, I`m not so much interested in it. If you are really into it, you will know.

[@francograpelli3060]

@@michaelcorbidge7914 he is s a motörhead 🤣🤪

[@patrickdickinson1016]

This car was in my neighbors garage for several years and he worked on it from time to time. When I saw the photo of it in the driveway, I recognized my neighbors driveway in chatsworth, California. His name was Jim Kutch. He worked on many many cars and he was very skilled and produced beautiful work. He never finished this, and sold it to his friend Izzy, which was mentioned in the video,That Jay Leno bought the car from. I remember him at one point getting it running and it was just a shell with a seat and driving around the neighborhood.

[@deltajohnny]

Great info! 👏👏👏

[@junkhondas481]

I love how he responds to people on the street. He doesn’t blow them off like what he’s asking is better.

[@bbrenddon]

Unlike Ellen Degeneres, he's a real human being

[@turbinexman]

@@bbrenddon Ellen Degeneres rides a broom!!

[@bbrenddon]

@@turbinexman Ellen Degeneres is a witch I agree lol

[@pattonpending7390]

Go tell Conan O'Brien that...

[@mikefox1479]

Okay gang let's get Jay to drive by Ellen's house and flip her off

[@Bout_TreeFiddy]

The previous owner is my friend, Izzy. He is 95 years old. He bought the car from Norway in the late 60s, and it was shipped to Los Angeles. It started up as soon as he put a battery on it. No effort there. His brother was a former pupil of Frank Lloyd Wright and was teaching architecture in Norway, who told his students to keep their eyes open for any unusual cars. The Owen had become folklore in Norway at the time and that's how Izzy got it! It had 9,000 miles on it at the time Izzy brought it to Los Angeles.

[@alainportant6412]

08:05 He took poor care of it !

[@BuzzLOLOL]

@@steph_tsf - Don't think EVs will become practical until they standardize on 3 or 4 universal battery sizes/shapes! You stop at a station, drop out the discharged battery, have a charged battery shoved up and in, and drive onward... computer will keep track of what your old and new battery are worth each time you swap batteries...

[@spooley]

Pretty sure Jay mentioned his name in another video on one of his super rare cars.

[@savage22bolt32]

@@BuzzLOLOL Right. On long weekends, I drive 250 miles to a property with no electricity. I might get there on batteries, but if I do, I'm stuck at the end of a dirt road.

[@tkhande]

Any more info on where in Norway the car was located and any local Norwegian history?

[@DoomFinger511]

I love these unfiltered pandemic edition episodes. I feel like it's just me stopping by and hanging out with Uncle Jay.

[@lisastallingskeelor3328]

I was just thinking this, too. “What are you doing lisa?” Just hanging out with Jay Leno in his garage.” 😉😉

[@Выничегоневидели]

ALL LIFE MATTERS

[@DoomFinger511]

@@Выничегоневидели what does that have to do with my comment?

[@Выничегоневидели]

@@DoomFinger511 racist!?

[@DoomFinger511]

@@Выничегоневидели weak attempt at trolling... would expect better from a 7 year old KZbin account

[@Juan-ll6sf]

Thanks for the ride in the Owen's Magnetic car. The first hybrid car in history really works fine.

[@off_mah_lawn2074]

I honestly love these Pandemic editions with Jay just talking about the cars.

[@nukedathlonman]

So glad this piece of history was not only saved, but also gets used. :-)

[@berniemcfadden7760]

There's No sense having a wonderful vintage car if you don't drive it. That would be a waste of history(and money)!

[@nukedathlonman]

@@berniemcfadden7760 No arguements from me on that. :-)

[@leehelck4606]

Jay: "i don't really know a whole lot about this car." *proceeds to go into a half an hour in-depth look at the mechanical workings of the vehicle.

[@marioreali5925]

Well he spends a bunch of time describing the "valve cover" they recreated which is actually the water manifold.

[@JohnCline]

But he still clearly did not understand how it works and much of what he said was incorrect.

[@cleveland2286]

@@JohnCline Didn't know there was someone on the internet who understood the workings of an over 100-year-old state-of-the-art vehicle of which only a handful were made but I guess you never know.

[@captainbart]

He often makes note of the notion, that he has zero knowledge of the 105 yr.old automobiles first 75 years! How many men drove this vehicle, before it was parked, and sold to Jay. He's being sincerly ignorant.....

[@theundergroundlairofthesqu9261]

@@marioreali5925 He's done videos about it before and is well aware that it's a coolant passage cover, which is why it got corroded, which is why they had to scan it with laser beams etc etc. But it goes on top of the engine and has a cork gasket just like a valve cover and it's very easy for one's brain (esp. for gentlement of a certain age) to just slip into calling it a valve cover. Of course, the big coolant hose on the front of it is a clue, too.

[@RonRay]

Jay, I'm 72.. When I leave this world (i.e. dimension), there might be 18 people who will know about it- (six of which might miss me) -- But when you leave, it will be a sad day for the world. We love you, man.

[@cambridgebright802]

7 now. I'll miss you Ronray! Be blessed and God bless you for being a positive person to the human race.

[@mottthehoople693]

Ill miss you too

[@cambridgebright802]

I meant it ron ray... Days later and I miss you buddy... Everyone leaves a memory with everyone we met. Have a nice week buddy.

[@RonRay]

@@cambridgebright802 Thank you. ♥

[@lukeharpman7675]

I'm 25 & can't agree with you more

[@bomondlivinxton]

KZbin may be an enormous mountain of information yet there is no other channel that can offer such a detailed look at such a rare car. Loved it

[@zevgoldman6769]

"Let me put this back in here," so I can forget it again. Still the stand up comedian. Excellent video, Jay.

[@artswri]

One of a kind experience to drive, so happy to see that the car is being preserved by Mr Leno

[@ohblahdeohbladah]

I learn something every week. Love these “pandemic additions”, they are like a one on one conversation with Jay.

[@nivlick]

It’s more personal I find.

[@lpdirv]

Sounds like a diesel electric train. So cool, thanks Jay. I love the idea that Jay doesn’t pretend to know everything. Mark of a gentleman.

[@IndependentBear]

The mark of an INTELLIGENT gentleman. The idiots will answer all of your questions and then it's up to you to figure out which answers are correct

[@549BR]

Ironically, he's extremely knowledgeable about the automotive field.

[@frankdesbaux]

@@IndependentBear He's an old racist coot but he has fortunately mellowed with age. His history of entertaining was certainly a thing of the times.

[@ZeroMass]

not so... much different

[@frankdesbaux]

@@ZeroMass Yes do less more. 100%.

[@iananderson1422]

From an engineering point of view given the year, this is one of the coolest cars in Jays collection

[@Bob_Sacamano]

I love when its just Jay so there is no rush in the things being explained.

[@marvwatkins7029]

It's great that Jay saves, keeps, and runs the most unusual, significant cars. He should get a national award for all his efforts if he hasn't already.

[@Nupealoop]

Absolutely. This car is the type f thing one would read about. Just crazy it still exists and he drives one!

[@tannerschoenwald2568]

yup

[@nerd1000ify]

Perhaps owning such a spectacular collection is reward enough for him.

[@seamusbrown3171]

Music Artists start out as fans duplicating or covering the dominant or cutting edge artists that inspired them to become musicians in the first place. Groundbreaking artists and bands at some point develop their own sound which becomes merely an extension of their own personae, style and vision. If they are groundbreaking enough, they inspire new potential artists and the cycle continues. Same with engineering and science, but unless there is real money involved, duplication is more acceptable in music because people want to hear old favorites. There is some kind of pleasure effect when people hear or watch entertainment they like and may have forgotten occasionally. In ancient Greece, the Iliad and the Odyssey were perennial favorites every ballad singer had to know. Amazingly, it became a right of passage reading them throughout the west, though post-World War I saw the Iliad fall out of favor and replaced with the Odyssey. There was a general distaste for glorifying war as was common in the 19th century..

[@seamusbrown3171]

@Shane888 Davies Very simple. All artists start out as fans. You have to love music to want to learn it.

[@GoingBracketRacing]

I’ve been watching this show for years. It’s maybe one of the greatest car shows ever invented. Most shows will show you one thing that has been given to them to install, but Jay takes you on a museum style tour of amazing things you never knew existed!

[@CashIsKing_UseItOrLoseIt]

You sir, are a valued historian and I predict will be for many years to come.

[@coldpond]

Love the 'Mr. Bill' analogy. The funny thing is, after you 1st mentioned it, Mr. Bill seamlessly popped in my head at the next stop. 👍 Beautiful automobile. Thank you for sharing.

[@Titus-as-the-Roman]

Once again Jay never ceases to amaze me with the vehicles he pulls out of his inventory.

[@northsidemechanic]

Jay, my birthday was April 3rd. I turned 58. I'm an Electronic Engineer. You did a great job explaining the Owen Magnetic. I had never heard of them. I have traveled all over Norway and spent a good bit of time there and loved it. And I am a SERIOUS car guy having spent the first 30 years of my life building and racing car and motorcycles. That is a super cool ride and you did a great restoration on it! Thanks for the Birthday Gift!! Again, great explanation!!

[@drewgrows7765]

Someone should reintroduce this concept. Rechargeable cars are inconvenient

[@RBCharger]

I got the "Mr. Bill" reference immediately but had to laugh when Jay said no one knows who Mr. Bill is anymore.

[@martind349]

I didn't know who Mr. Bill was when everyone knew who Mr. Bill was, at my level you had to have been confiscated by Mormons to blip. Still, it's been a reasonably enjoyable derivative haul.

[@pex_the_unalivedrunk6785]

*Ooooooh Nooooo!* And mister Bill gets splatted by the car.

[@VH_Rules]

Even Mr. Sluggo would approve of this car!

[@westvideo]

mister hand!!

[@matrox]

I knew who Mr Bill was!🧐😵

[@Tater4200]

This may be my favorite car in Jay's entire collection... man the early 20th century was FULL of beautiful engineering feats. What a amazing time to live.

[@Trickynickymarts]

What a great car and a fine example of the fact that an awful lot of what we do today is often not ground breaking stuff but refinements of previous engineering brilliance. Thank you Mr Leno for sharing your wonderful collection in this way.

[@martinjrgensen8234]

It is crazy how far ahead of its time this concept was.

[@jonnycando]

Our ideas are always born way ahead of useful technology….but first you have to imagine what you want to do….then….you think of a way to do it.

[@bentullett6068]

It was well advanced as the next time this idea would be used is in Diesel electric locomotives.

[@zachmiller9175]

It's actually pretty similar to some gas-electric tram prototypes which were made a few decades prior, but predates the adoption of diesel-electric locomotives by some 15 years, certainly an interesting stepping stone in the story of hybrid power.

[@daviddavis1322]

Innovation is heavily involved with timing

[@someone46018]

Maybe we are lagging to far behind...

[@tedecker3792]

The most “ahead of its time” thing I saw was the “don’t touch this, see your dealer” tag.

[@necrothescistt8164]

true, sad, but true.

[@BobWilson84]

This comment is severely underrated!

[@Markver1]

People get worked up about Tesla not letting people work on their own cars. The more things change the more they stay the same.

[@moefitzgerald4439]

@@BobWilson84 facts

[@oldenweery7510]

@@Markver1 Ah, one of my favorite French sayings, "Plus ça change, plus c'est la même chose." At 80, I often think how it's true. (It applies to old codgers, too, n'est-ce pas?)

[@markmcwilliams2461]

Fabulous episode Jay. As an Mech E, I've known early cars were electric, but this 1916 hybrid was a total surprise. Thanks for including the design and operational details.

[@johnpapa8681]

I really appreciate these videos. And a special thanks for not torturing me with some crappy music while I'm trying to watch these videos!

[@frankmacleod2565]

I love these pandemic episodes. Jay rocks. Hybrid from 104 years ago? Tell me more

[@mozek1100mb]

@no no indeed...

[@frankmacleod2565]

@no no Fantastic point. I do apologize for that.

[@aserta]

They had a lot of them. Electric and hybrids. It's a forgotten part of history it seems. You can read snippets if you find old magazines from the 1900's. Almanac compilations are the biggest source, some places on the web you can find them. Funny thing, not just the concepts of the cars are "novel" but also the magazines. Some pages, i swear, they could've been made in the 1990's or 2000's. You can find some on Archive(dot)org.

[@frankmacleod2565]

@@aserta Amazing. I learn a lot on Jay's show, both from Jay and from the comment section. Thanks very much.

[@francescoparillo8664]

I've never heard of it. Thanks Jay for the education!

[@donmcatee45]

The best part of automotive history is to see the innovations over the years. I’d really like to see some more early commercial vehicles. Thank you for your work and time Jay!

[@randyrush9856]

Jay makes a lot of great videos, but this has got to be one of the most interesting ones I've ever seen. Thanks Jay and video crew!

[@pdbroughton1]

Agree Andy . Jay is a great teacher . Very interesting presentation .

[@miltonhollis703]

It definitely Captured my imagination Randy' Never ♥❤ Relized a 1916 could be made to look so BEATIFUL.

[@jamesmorgan1694]

9

[@zollotech]

Thanks so much for showing the Owns Magnetic. Been waiting for this one for quite some time.

[@anthonybrunotheodd]

Same!

[@DustySteel]

Wished that Jay actually answered comments on his KZbin channel. Pretty sure he just has someone else in control of the channel. Never gives any likes or hearts people’s comments.

[@charlie1832]

@@DustySteel he says he reads the comments, I think he does but he couldn’t be bothered to answer any or give likes to any comments

[@johnchadwicktilton]

That large carbon pile I believe is for the onboard braking.

[@richardhead4983]

Very cool!

[@Mikepservice]

gotta love how he lays the old valve cover right on the side board of the car! Not afraid that something could scratch it by accident. Jay, you are so down to earth, We appreciate that.

[@MrJturner74]

That comes down to the fact it's not original paint.

[@pauljefferies9087]

What an incredible team Jay has! Bits and pieces turned back into a beautiful and functional automobile!

[@72PRODIGALSON]

This has to be THE coolest car, I've never heard of! I've watched a lot of your stuff, Jay, but this one takes the cake; Hands down!

[@briankirby6714]

Aptera is 4 times as efficient as a Tesla car.

[@aaronmicalowe]

Never intended to watch this whole video but I just couldn't turn it off.

[@aaronmicalowe]

@@briankirby6714 If Tesla were smart they'd embrace hydrogen technology with everything they got, but I heard Elon say that hydrogen is the worst possible solution. It's a shame he doesn't understand.

[@edsedlak6827]

Impressive restoration. You can feel his passion for these cars. This one is particularly cool.

[@Rick_Foley]

"I'll just put this envelope back where I forgot it."

[@bryanst.martin7134]

Yes, but not lost.

[@CZ350tuner]

@@bryanst.martin7134 If you want anything lost, just let a woman "tidy up" a room!!

[@barefootnhilbily7091]

Exactly what I was thinking...lol

[@geoffcrisp7225]

Without Jay's dedication this car would have ended up in some scrap yard. Brilliant restoration of an unique automobile.

[@tomjefferson3148]

3 CHEERS for the American treasure that is Jay Leno!! How many of us marvel at your dedication to preservation and restorations!. Your truly an inspiration and we THANK YOU.

[@smijman]

Thanks to you and your crew for pulling the piece of history from the jaws of oblivion. Truly a great service.

[@AnthonyTristramMoore]

of all the things Jay could spend his wealth on, for him to decide to buy, and save an automobiles like that, and then go one beyond, to show us his collection.... it beggars belief. What a stellar guy. I am so grateful to get to see this.

[@LarsLarsen77]

You can tell Jay really loves this car. He talks about it all the time.

[@LordLauderdale]

Amazing- the knowledge, diligence, great routine in telling stories and Jay’s care for preserving automotive history. What a talented, hard working individual.

[@JonnyMaxximum]

The fact that you can just print out a one of a kind replacement piece for an antique car nowadays is so damn cool

[@nickthompson9697]

Agreed. I'm hyping the tech to my boss at the shop.

[@ccaplinger]

The pattern creation was almost exactly what he outlined, but the 3d print he showed isn't the casting pattern..it's a nylon prototype printed with an SLS printer used to confirm the fit like he mentioned. We 3D printed the casting pattern in 3D Systems QuickCast SLA and had it cast at the SeaCast Foundry up in Seattle. It's not an inexpensive process, but for a one-of-a-kind part like that, it was a lot less expensive than you might think.

[@soaringvulture]

@@ccaplinger So the actual part was investment cast from a plastic pattern with shrinkage allowance?

[@ccaplinger]

@@soaringvulture exactly....traditional cast part using an additive pattern that was compensated for shrink just like you’d do if the pattern was wax injected for mass production.

[@cyberlord64]

Yeah, I wonder if it would be possible to to keep 3d models of all parts, so that in the future, one would be able to 3d print the entire thing. A digital model of all parts would ensure these cars could exist, centuries from now.

[@SunshinyCoDo]

I absolutely love how Jay treats his collection. Him finding these cars, restoring them not for value but for usability but with the nature of the car really makes me happy knowing these pieces of history and passion are being kept relevant.

[@Go4Corvette]

Thanks for the tour, Jay. Take care, Mike, retired ASE Master Automotive Technician.

[@8lazingSaddles]

Jay is such a cool guy! And you can tell he really enjoys showing these cars to us all. He's just like your best buddy showing you their cars.

[@BIX-18827DCM]

I love these pandemic versions. The part when Jay brings out the photo album and baby book to show us his grown son lol. Thank you Jay for this content.

[@victorblakey4260]

Some old cars look beautiful, but this one is in another level, the designer of the body of this car found a balance of lines and purpose and proportion, that makes it one of the most beautiful cars I have ever seen.

[@vmhanlon]

Agreed. The side view reveals how sleek the body is, especially noteworthy when compared to the cars of the day (and for many many days to come).

[@davereid3708]

Hear hear!!

[@crhu319]

Agreed. Within the design language of the time, too. Like the Briggs & Stratton 1980 Hybrid which makes the Pacer type design look good.

[@Alniemi]

Im so happy that you spend your money to preserve these amazing pieces of history. I hope that someday your collection can be in a museum for everyone to see.

[@gonzalo_conducir]

Wonderful trip down Electric Avenue, Jay!

[@concernedcitizen2766]

Surprisingly enough, it looks like the Owen Magnetic literature did not call for “your man” to do anything to the car.

[@edbruder9975]

I like how handy those grease cups were for the back leaf springs. There was also a couple of those under the hood too. So much easier and cleaner than climbing under and trying to plug onto a grease nipple.

[@Mrcaffinebean]

Even back then hybrids were less maintenance 😂

[@phamnuwen9442]

@@Mrcaffinebean Are they today? Changing the traction battery on a hybrid is not cheap.

[@FreeManFreeThought]

@@phamnuwen9442 Less maintenance does not mean no maintenance.

[@phamnuwen9442]

@@FreeManFreeThought Indeed it doesn't. Maybe it even means more maintenance?

[@bitfreakazoid]

"It's fun to look at this period of history when everything wasn't set in stone..." It's the same with firearms. I love the older ones because they hadn't figured out what works best so there was a lot of different experimentation of designs and some of them are just really interesting and unique.

[@togowack]

Sure they did, it was from the Old World, they let us have a few of these magneto cars because they actual ran on fuel... in between demolishing buildings and patenting everything in sight!!

[@Jimmy_Watt]

@@togowack What are you on about?

[@togowack]

@@Jimmy_Watt they are letting Jay Leno have the tip of the ice berg of what they got. You really think some dad and his kid built what amounts to a fuel cell vehicle, that drives better than any gasoline car, in 1890? It was already here for a thousand years.

[@greathornedowl1783]

@@togowack schizo

[@pde2619]

@@togowack daddy observed you playing with tinker toys

[@jalan5655]

Here's to Jay Leno! Millions of laughs, Billions of smiles and countless hours of instruction, preservation and support for automotive history. His contributions to the world (and all its gearheads) are nothing short of INCREDIBLE. Thanks, Jay.

[@JoDaddysGarage]

I am so impressed by Jay Leno and his love of cars. I am amazed that he has spent so much money making these come back to life. Not only that but he drives them! If I was a bit younger, I would love to work for him.

[@bicyclist2]

I love the history of this. The creator of this car was way ahead of his time. I had no idea that this car existed. Thank you.

[@katherynscleaning5807]

Jays love of these cars is stellar, he will always have my respect for how much he might spend to restore one. I have always been like him when it comes to any car I have owned. Just respect it and take good care of it!

[@markmichlewicz5141]

What a group of craftsman you have at your shop.I am a mechanic by trade and I am in awe of what they are able to do and your knowledge is second to none.

[@JCSAXON]

Man, you were born for this. You keep it thorough and steady in detail and never dull. This proves the real value that video education can offer. Fascinating stuff. Thanks

[@Dj3ndo]

Awesome video! Amazing what 3D printing can do nowadays. Glad this car was able to be restored and is in possession of someone who truly cares about it and is able to show it to the world!

[@hormazdirani1431]

This car is not old, it is futuristic. I certainly appreciate how you have continued the passion of the creator of this fine automobile by bringing it to life and actually slightly improving upon it. Great effort Jay! God bless you.❤️

[@lydiaanderson582]

@Hello Hormazd how are you doing?

[@harrygaul4475]

@@lydiaanderson582 Beautiful woman

[@barbarapadgett5538]

Thank you Jay. This just gave me joy to see you and your special cars. I’ve enjoyed anything to do with automobiles since I was 6 yrs old. Thank you for taking us along!

[@porticojunction]

There is one in The Crawford Auto Air Museum in Cleveland Ohio. Their display notes that one of the only other ones known is owned by Jay Leno.

[@albertstadt9853]

one is reported as having sold for $128,000

[@Markver1]

Who else is searching the comments to find that guy who knows how many of these still exist?

[@Markver1]

Never mind, lets get Jay to make reproductions and sell them for less than a Prius. That’ll show them EV/Hybrid snobs. Who wants to start a GoFundMe?

[@Z-Twinturbo]

nice

[@davesy6969]

@@Markver1 I know it's an old fashioned design but i like the jump seats and it looks well designed and put together.

[@paulhowerton8390]

"LENO'S AUTOMOTIVE HISTORY CLASS, ENGINEERING PRINCIPLES FOR OUR TIME -"

[@gregrobinson9441]

Hg

[@gmalivuk]

I love the combination of century-apart technology with, "I need to replace the speedometer cable, so in the meantime I use my Apple Watch."

[@OregonOutbackRanch5629]

Hello Jay; Thank you, Jay Leno for the many years of the Jay Leno Garage. WOW Just amazing!!!. Been 5 years since we left SoCal. Worked for a wireless company down the street from the Jay Leno Garage back in 2005. We said Hello to you on PCH in front of the Harley Davidson store and the wife got a photo with you. You have ALWAY been so Kind to everyone. Grew up working on mechanical stuff. Bought bikes and Cars for cheap and fixed them up as a hobby as a BYM. Knowing what it takes to get just a single part on any pre-1980 car found and replaced, I am ALWAY AMAZED at your collection of the Vehicles you find and return to such beautiful condition. Most of them that I have never heard of before. But get to learn about in detail through, Jay Leno Garage. Thank You Jay from the bottom of my heart and soul.

[@GRW3]

I'd like to see him put up a virtual tour of his museum, with links to videos of the cars and view of the documents and displays with this.

[@jdubskiwright2380]

It would be hundreds of hours to watch all that..it could be it's own series tho

[@CreatorCade]

The cars over a hundred years old and still blowing minds.

[@valeriyreiter4199]

No surprise to me, because modern cars try to make you wonder with multimedia systems. When old cars tried to make a more comfortable driving and easier maintenance

[@valeriyreiter4199]

When you start learning what was in cars in 1900-1960's, every new car leaves you dissapointed... So many things that you'll never use and no useful features like tire compressor, oil pressure and level gage, a handle under the hood for a comfortable oil change, adjustable shock absorbers (from your dash), auto-starting if your engine stalled, air-cooled engines, etc... The most things I like is old air and oil filters which you can wash in the gas and put back again. And when they are under the hood and can be easily removed any time. I like foldable seats that make a big comfortable bed for you and your girl also)) Modern cars are less about driving and more just toys with screens and useless buttons

[@rickdrysdale892]

When I'm 100 years old I'll still be blowing minds .

[@fishhuntadventure]

@@valeriyreiter4199 Multimedia systems in cars are there because of and designed to appeal to mindless millennials who think that unless they are ‘fed’ everything they don’t feel the satisfaction they’re addicted to in their entitled minds. Modern cars should be as fascinating as the old; they’re not. They should cost 1/4 to 1/3 of what they do now; they don’t. They should cost less than oldies to annually to maintain; they won’t. Modern cars are designed to sell and be a revenue producer for the dealers. Mindless things to impress the mindless purchaser, serviceable things designed to impress the dealership owners. “no owner serviceable parts inside”

[@TheRumbles13]

Probably even less people nowadays could figure it out

[@tummytalk605]

Jay you don't need the crew man, you do things just fine on yer own---That was an effin fab show bro

[@devmeistersuperprecision4155]

Thank you Jay. I am the last survivor of the Estes Park Steam Team. Worked on the sister car of your 1909 model R. Still make replacement parts for old cars and trucks. And yes, I am one of this vintage machine types. I am fascinated with how the Owens magnetic works. They didn’t have computers but I have engineering books from back then. My grand dad taught engineering math and now has his own wiki page. The engineers and machinists of then were extremely smart. I think they had a better grasp on principles then the new kids today. I think you would find the ward Lenard drive interesting. This was an electric drive amplifier that used motors and generators. No tubes. No transistors. It looks like Owen magnetic borrowed a few items from ward Lenard although they are ultimately different machines.

[@buddyroeginocchio9105]

Oh my, Owens Magnetic is not only inovative it is beautiful, designed and built by engineers that were artists and craftsmen. Jay, thank you for showing this gem and thank you for providing this excellent restoration.

[@TheFogLakeshore]

I've been waiting for this car for years. Thanks Jay! Electricity was very advanced in 1916, at the time the US was building turbo-electric battleships driven by the largest electric motors in the world. The Owen is a much simpler design, brilliant engineering to remove all the non-essential (but militarily useful) stuff like separate generator, motor, wires, relays, etc. Just in one unit. Great car!

[@lydiaanderson582]

@Hello Robert how are you doing?

[@jesseowens1492]

I love how he goes through the history with paper and memory and not a cellphone. We could look all this up but it's better hearing Leno tell the story as a human

[@mikezimmermann89]

I love these videos! Not only do you the kind of detailed examination you’d experience at a museum (without someone over your shoulder craning for a better look); but, you get to go for a ride and see all the amazing stuff work (something very few museum visitors will EVER experience).

[@grantboucher9342]

Jay you deserve some kind of reward for preserving history of machines and or mechanical art keep up the good work