I’m in awe of this car. The lines and sheet metal of a classic Buick with the power and amenities of new corvette!😄
@adamg83659 жыл бұрын
By far one of my favorite reviews. What a great car!! There just isn't anything like an old sleeper. The underlying workings of technology and sport but the outward appearance of an oldie but a goodie.
@dougmoore5923 Жыл бұрын
Love that line - “it cost a lot of money to look this cheap.” You nailed it Jay!
@dude244719 жыл бұрын
I like this guy's attitude. He's got a very witty way about him unlike most of the little nervous guys who come through Jay's shop are. I could see them getting a beer together. And badass car!
@Daijyobanai9 жыл бұрын
Nickel Reed yeah, everyone complains on here about Jay talking over them and interrupting but that guy just keeps talking over Jay, heh.
@yakadee19 жыл бұрын
He's cool and makes great vehicles, but they won't be getting a beer together. Jay doesn't drink.
@2xDeuce9 жыл бұрын
Believe it or not he used to be a child actor (he was in the movie Mac and Me) then retired to build cars in his later years. They interviewed him on the Smoking Tire Podcast, I suggest you take a listen.
@Dar709 жыл бұрын
2xDeuce which makes sense. Thats why hes so comfortable. I get a kick out of all the complaining by some viewers over the guests nervousness. I watch these for the cars not to critique the owners.
@omarjette38599 жыл бұрын
2xDeuce Ironic that he played character voice (with Robin Williams among others) in an animated film (1992) about saving a rain forest. and now he pollutes the world with junky gas-guzzling relics.
@jimh.52869 жыл бұрын
Just to be different, I'm gonna put a '48 Buick drivetrain into a 2015 Z06 vette.
@11094DEREK9 жыл бұрын
Then I can tell everyone I beat a Corvette in my Honda lol
@Lolicat9 жыл бұрын
Smoother, more reliable, better mileage...you may have something there! ^_^
@lobmin5 жыл бұрын
Yeah...a corvette with a Buick straight 8 lol
@windycasada35835 жыл бұрын
Lolic
@windycasada35835 жыл бұрын
Jim
@davidmartin26269 жыл бұрын
I could watch a whole show just on that chassis, that thing looked awesome.
@natrone239 жыл бұрын
Check out Johnathan Ward on his youtube
@Jelsick9 жыл бұрын
David Martin Nice avatar
@davidmartin26269 жыл бұрын
Jelsick Thanks, its my dog Sarah.
@Jelsick9 жыл бұрын
My dog Buddy. She is running free in doggie heaven.
@bobjohnson2058 жыл бұрын
My dog Cassidy. Still running free in my backyard!
@buzzcrushtrendkill8 жыл бұрын
I don't think I've seen Jay smile and laugh as much driving any other vehicle.
@hagestad Жыл бұрын
0:51 he smiles when he lies. It is well known that Jacobim Mugatu came up with Derelicte!
@rexjaru9 жыл бұрын
Out of any car, classic or modern, I like these old Buicks' body styling the most. It's impressive the work done to it. The only issue I have with it is that it looks a little low for its styling. Raise it up a little and it'd be the best car I've ever seen and heard.
@bobbyemerson469 жыл бұрын
Had to pause this new video for just a moment to say this. My day is not complete until i watch at least one episode of jay leno's garage! I cant begin to tell you how much i look up to jay leno! What an awesome guy. Definitly visiting big dog garage someday with our two boys when we can!!!
@TheRealEarCandy9 жыл бұрын
I'm watching this & I just happen to have a 1948 Roadmaster 50,000 original miles right outside my door. Waiting on gaskets.............oh the agony
@onewayofliving9 жыл бұрын
Watching this video of 2 car lovers thoroughly enjoying this car is a joy to watch. It is inspiring to see people do what they love and creating such works of art and technology.
@KOakaKO9 жыл бұрын
I think Jay set a new record for the number of times he said "hilarious" in this episode. And it was a HILARIOUS video to watch! (lol)
@fatso51319 жыл бұрын
That car is perfect, the ultimate sleeper... It's just cool on so many levels. I love all the derelict cars Jonathan Ward has done. I dig the whole vibe.
@devindaniell9 жыл бұрын
It's so funny, Jay in this thing and that Cutlass Banshee. He lit up driving both of them like a little kid at Christmas.
@claytonholton9053 жыл бұрын
I’ve been wanting to do this for 40 years. Love everything about it!
@foos19 жыл бұрын
Jay, you said "Hilarious" 11 times in the video. It's definitely a fun looking car but it's no joke. About as inventive and artful as it gets. Good job Mr. Ward.
@alexs5261 Жыл бұрын
Just picked one up myself, barn find convertible just like this one, converted drive train and pushing a cadillac 500, gonna be a blast to drive soon, top down sunny days
@GringoDoc9 жыл бұрын
Incredible sound under acceleration ! Never seen Jay enjoy a road test so much.
@dell1775 жыл бұрын
I remember a friend of the family had a white '48 Roadmaster convertible in the med 60's. I was about 14 at the time and thought it was the coolest car ever. It had a straight 8 and the dynaflush so it was not very good off the line but the speed would increase forever as long as you kept the gas peddle down. I remermber fixing the 6v radio, the caps around the vibrator were shot and I but a new vibrator and OZ4 rectifier tube, It had a great sounding 8" speaker behind that chrome grill. I still remember flying down Rt 6 on Cape Cod in that beast - what a blast.
@Miatapeace919 жыл бұрын
Another great Icon! The window switch should be integrated into the original cranks so that tapping the crank up would roll the window up and tapping down would bring it down. Thanks Jay for another great show and Jonathan for yet another outstanding car.
@gf43535 жыл бұрын
They have that available.
@bcabmac4 жыл бұрын
That's a great suggestion.
@SuperSojourn7 жыл бұрын
WoW! What a wonderful way to preserve the past. I especially liked the dash. The grin in Jay's face said it all!
@RamblinAround9 жыл бұрын
I love what these guys do...very cool. This is definitely one of my favorites.
@henglongtanks19 жыл бұрын
Small world, I watch you're videos to:)
@doublel73379 жыл бұрын
Jeff, I bet you would love to build one of these! :)
@not2fast4u2c9 жыл бұрын
What is nice about a modern drivetrain is you can pull into your local GM dealer for an oil change
@RamblinAround9 жыл бұрын
Whitey I definitely would, wish I had that kind of budget.
@RamblinAround9 жыл бұрын
JPB UploadsUK Thanks for watching our videos, appreciate it! Jay has some amazing stuff on here.
@judgetk83279 ай бұрын
I've watched this one a few times and I get a kick out it every time. And to Johnathan you did a favor for me and you have my respect and admiration to you and your business team. The very best to you and Jay. God bless you both and drive safe.
@Francoberry9 жыл бұрын
I feel like i recall seeing this on L.A Noire, and then i remembered that Jay actually allowed Team Bondi to use many of his own cars to be put into the game :D Cool video, and cool car!
@Daylan_Chapman9 жыл бұрын
Cole Phelps had a '47 Buick sedan in that game.
@cohcam19 жыл бұрын
funny you should mention, i came to this vid after watching some LA noire stuff
@DeltaSniperZRR9 жыл бұрын
+Francoberry I'm a big fan of L.A. Noire cause of the 1940s setting, but that is an awesome fact! I never knew that Jay Leno supported Team Bondi with this.
@patrickpelletier63158 жыл бұрын
+Lt Mojo Risin neither did i but it would explain why they have a lot of beautiful classics.
@alexanderj15439 жыл бұрын
Lost count of how many times jay mentioned the word hilarious...those two dudes looked like they were having a great time just crusin, brillliant !
@ufopulse9 жыл бұрын
They need to make Jay Leno the new host of BBC Top Gear.. and broadcast the same show 2 both countries.. "Jay leno's TOP GEAR... just sounds nice
@fishhuntadventure4 жыл бұрын
Top Gear is fake. Very popular, but fake. No interest here. Watching top gear is what it would feel like to be a eunuch on his wedding night finding out his bride is a trans-male cross dresser. Nothing about it does anything for you and it gives you a pain in the butt.
@4seeableTV2 жыл бұрын
@@fishhuntadventure Wow you really overthought that one, didn't you?
@TheMusclepig5 жыл бұрын
Not many people could say, "Jay Leno did a burn out in my car" .. Awesome.
@XFIGHTINGDREAMERX2459 жыл бұрын
This is an AWESOME car. It's a giant middle finger to polite society and hybrid drivers.
@johncantelon70716 жыл бұрын
Stupid prejudicial jerk.
@omartinoco99306 жыл бұрын
And you annoy society how? by buying a $100,000 modified car?
@seaworthy487 жыл бұрын
Hey Jay it was the same year I was born 1948 , I'd like to have one of those cars but I'm sure it's a little out of my price range ! I see most cars on your show are right up there with the big money ! I love the show and the work you do for the veterans thank you
@AdonisAmarante9 жыл бұрын
So funny when something cool happens and he says "good day mr. Bond" hahaha!
@campbellpurdie72743 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful car.
@brakedd9 жыл бұрын
This guy is a great interview.
@shawnewaltonify6 жыл бұрын
Beautiful design. The balance between old and new is not just cool, it fills your heart.
@samspace819 жыл бұрын
Best car channel on KZbin! Great car Jay. My kind of "Buick Eight!" ... just Super!
@brucedoxey58155 жыл бұрын
In this case it would be a straight eight.
@goodluckwithallthat9 жыл бұрын
gotta admit.. thought that I was reading an errant title. ICON never ceases to amaze! that 19 minutes went by really quick.
@pivkaaa5 жыл бұрын
I just love these cars, this one and the Rolls are the best
@peacenow44566 ай бұрын
Ah! My Dad bought this model of car right after he returned from the WW II, being a navigator in a B-17 on D-Day and flying over 35 missions. He drove to the factory and bought it off the line. A pretty blue. He courted my mom in it and he kept til til my brother came along... I wish I could find his car, sold in Houston TX 1955.
@PHAT50CHEVY9 жыл бұрын
I think the cars awesome my 50 chevy we grafted 79 Z28 Camaro subframe into it and it made a big difference I can only imagine with an Art Morrison under my car but that car is cool very good show thanks jay
@FlyinBrian7777 жыл бұрын
Jay had genuine fun with this build.
@Mr.M1STER9 жыл бұрын
Doing a burnout in front of the owner. Love it.
@julianv.58487 жыл бұрын
LOVE THESE DERELICTS OF JONATHAN WARD, SO COOL........KEEP THEM COMING MR LENO....
@DJDevon39 жыл бұрын
Pure awesome. Amazing project pulled off perfectly. Congratulations.
@BillyN315 жыл бұрын
I know that everyone has personal tastes....but this car is utterly beautiful and perfect to me.
@mushroomtop12169 жыл бұрын
That's one hell of a sleeper
@mytmousemalibu9 жыл бұрын
Thats sweet, an old Hudson or Packard would be awesome too. What makes it fun is it plays with your senses, old rusty iron but yet it doesn't drive like old iron!
@murmaider29 жыл бұрын
The low stance gives it away more than the wheels.
@abesynthe11567 жыл бұрын
Having just watched the Ringbrothers Madam V 1948 Cadillac made from 2-1948 Caddies and 2 new ATS-V. I like this Restomod so much better. The Art Morrison chassis is awesome and love to see this put head to head with not only in compared performance but true cost in parts and labor, maintenance ease and cost, the interior is amazing, love the Derelict Approach. Then again I prefer a ratty looking car that performs and you don't have to worry about every bug and gravel hit or fingerprint. Drive it no matter the road or weather condition. Love the"Little Old Lady From Pasadena" blowing away supercars. Door squeak cheap fix add a NA Miata door alignment block to the door sill and correlating door this not only helps align the doors but tightens up a convertibles chassis making the door part of the structure vs. just hanging in the big gap. They make black hard polyurethane aftermarket replacements vs. Mazda hard rubber blocks that tighten up the chassis even more just sand to tightest fit.These door blocks would likely go unnoticed as not Buick especially if you grunge them up to look old. This has helped lots of convertibles not so outfitted from the factory.
@RussellRobinson779 жыл бұрын
Fantastic episode for an awesome car
@YouCantSawSawdust9 жыл бұрын
Russell Robinson 8.16...... DID THAT DUDE SAY HE DOES THE REACH-AROUND??
@lensrc74609 жыл бұрын
jimmy mushman YES he DID!
@ehawkkwahe9 жыл бұрын
LEONARD Gaither You bet we did!
@MezzoForte49 жыл бұрын
That car is really something. I love that aged look but also how they modernized the insides while keeping a simple, stock appearance.
@VitalityMassage9 жыл бұрын
Jay is like a cartoon character in that he always wears the same clothes.
@herculesrockefeller29849 жыл бұрын
VitalityMassage The Canadian Tuxedo is the Tuxedo that takes you anywhere!
@kqr573v27 жыл бұрын
Or a superhero
@kirkteeters88696 жыл бұрын
They probably just did several episodes on the same day. Why not?
@foxyrollouts6 жыл бұрын
papa smurf
@jimjohnson79316 жыл бұрын
Did u see i think it was the enzo episode where they gave him a denim tie?
@christopherspringmann7 жыл бұрын
Jay gives J Ward his "cred;" that is, credibility and credentials plus a terrific interview vs. Jonathan's usual informative selling commentary, a nice balance.
@22laith229 жыл бұрын
As much as he wanted to get made at Jay for doing a burnout he just couldn't. Well, because he's Jay Leno.
@rickeyryan3037 жыл бұрын
he is in on it, and knows he will do a burn out , ahead of time..
@highwaystar10099 жыл бұрын
ICON continues to impress; that thing just looks mental.
@georgeforall9 жыл бұрын
Fun episode! Thanks Jay and crew.
@desmondorr38379 жыл бұрын
What an inspirational example of innovation,tradition and teamwork all working toward the preservation of a mans passion.A wonderful engineering master piece
@neurotoksin9 жыл бұрын
That dudes voice makes me want to clear me throat like a mad man!
@coffeepot31239 жыл бұрын
I've only seen this car in shining new paint job and modern hot rod rims. So i didn't pay much attention to it in the past. This however looks gorgeous, the fainting paint, the color, the rims, the leather seats,front bumper with yellow lights. This is one of the best looking cars I've seen.
@ObsoleteOddity5 жыл бұрын
Seen a lot of vintage police accident scene photos of people thrown from these old convertibles....I wonder how far this beauty would eject the occupant?
@catey627 жыл бұрын
Lol..I had a bit of a giggle when they were talking about the power windows and he said they changed the switches so you dont have to do a reach around..but absolutely love this car and what this guy does with them. just awesome.
@Rickmakes9 жыл бұрын
It needs a speaker under the hood to simulate a squeaky belt.
@deormanrobey8925 жыл бұрын
And a tappy lifter.
@ZGryphon5 жыл бұрын
@@deormanrobey892 Heck, they could put on that one GM fuel injection system that sounds exactly _like_ a tappy lifter and get some functionality at the same time...
@adamnoman46584 жыл бұрын
Let Them Eat My Dust! And where are the chickens and the field mice? This is the kind of decadence and degeneracy that appealed to Marie Antoinette, but ultimately got the Bourbon Ancien Regime into trouble. Hush! Was that the whisper of a guillotine blade?
@Johnny53kgb-nsa5 жыл бұрын
Something like this is what I would buy if I ever struck it rich. I love this Derelick thing. 700 HP is this old cool sled. Gorgeous!
@esaedvik9 жыл бұрын
Such a cool ride. Would be funny as an all-electric with similar horsepower :D I've always loved the "rat" type cars with spotless tech inside.
@nfullenwider6 жыл бұрын
Keep an eye on Jonathan Ward's KZbin channel. He's been working on a derelict 1949 Mercury electric vehicle and it's almost done.
@rickysmith0289 жыл бұрын
LOVE IT....LOVE IT, the next "it" thing in hot rodding. I couldn't stop smiling just watching Jay giggle. You got the best job in the world Jay!
@nitrosport59 жыл бұрын
Well, adding this to my long list of projects. we just happen to have a 48 buick sitting in the field LOL
@bcabmac4 жыл бұрын
So do you still have the 48 sitting in the field?? Dobyou want to sell it??
@totallywinningprogamer98609 жыл бұрын
I remember my father driving one of these contraptions in the 70s and he kept it till 2005 and sold it. I want it back.
@GJCServices9 жыл бұрын
Back in the day when we would race for pinks we called em a sleeper ...
@laretus5 жыл бұрын
The difference to a sleeper, I would say, is that a sleeper looks normal while derelicts look "terrible"
@KeithOtisEdwards4 жыл бұрын
There is a great surfin’ song which tells that story: _Sleeper_ by The Trashmen kzbin.info/www/bejne/iGqwhJt3qr6LhLM
@goodboybuddy17 жыл бұрын
My dream car. "Costs a lot of money to look this cheap." Love it.
@buddylight21919 жыл бұрын
I want a 55 Ford pick-up fixed up like that.
@ZGryphon5 жыл бұрын
I used to know a guy who had a 1950 Ford panel truck that _looked_ like that, but... :)
@LindySellsHomes9 жыл бұрын
It is wonderful feeling Jay's JOY when he loves a car, excellent episode.
@cigarobsession9 жыл бұрын
Burnout...check!
@ElectrifiedJourneys9 жыл бұрын
That car is sick! I just love the lines on the 30's and 40's Buicks. My father owned a 40's Buick when he was in his 20's. He still talks about that car to this day. I just can't for the life of me remember its name right now but that is still his favourite car he's ever owned. Thanks Jay!
@RoodeMenon8 жыл бұрын
Take a shot whenever you hear patina or liberate.
@vmat10006 жыл бұрын
This makes more sense to me than all those Relic'd and Roadworn Fender guitars i've seen for the last 10 years. Car's a sleeper, 1st degree!!
@denisleblanc45069 жыл бұрын
This isn't a sleeper, it's a coma!
@markstarkey86079 жыл бұрын
I watched this and l kept thinking of Phil Silvers madly driving across the California desert in the classic movie "It's A Mad, Mad World"! In this car he would definitely won the race to find the hidden money!
@AtheistOrphan9 жыл бұрын
It would be great to do a British version with something like a Morris Minor.
@LaDivinaLover5 жыл бұрын
They did a rolls silver cloud lol
@mousearebec9 жыл бұрын
If you look at this guy.....he was in the show "Charles in Charge"....... he will be more notable for this...... he looks like the same kid, just grown up. Real sharp attitude, and certainly a character........Neat car too. Always something different on this channel.......... Thanks Mr Leno.
@plinpain9 жыл бұрын
They say money can't buy you happiness - this should be plenty to prove the statement invalid.
@gf43535 жыл бұрын
Happiness is a state of mind, you can have nothing and be happy.!!!!!
@Knightswhosaynee5 жыл бұрын
I’d rather have this than a Lamborghini. It will put a smile on anyone face. A big cushy supercar of fun.
@paulclarke75715 жыл бұрын
For me, that is as close to perfection as one can get.
@tsnorquist9 жыл бұрын
How awesome would it be to see Jeremy Clarkson do a surprise host role on this channel. Make it happen Jay!
@fishhuntadventure4 жыл бұрын
Clark sin is a pretentious snob. He wouldn’t fit in, nor would he “get” what these cars are about.
@StrangerHappened4 жыл бұрын
*I LOVE the "all kinds of power" phrase* since the kind of power is actually always the same. It does not switch from mechanical to electric or something. And yet Jay says it, which is hilarious.
@chrisbailey44912 жыл бұрын
Can we surmise you are not a native English speaker?
@StrangerHappened2 жыл бұрын
@@chrisbailey4491 Are not you not a native English speaker yourself, though? Plural subject pronouns are not used when a single person is referred.
@984francis9 жыл бұрын
It looks like the front end damping needs tweaking.
@rdeye-rb1pe2 жыл бұрын
My comments keep coming because I can't get over it with this great find
@fudganuld9 жыл бұрын
WOW....I'd love that here in the UK.....ha ha .....people would be like..''WTF''....
@Papa7Bravo9 жыл бұрын
fudganuld It's ok for a car like that if you have the money, we have a '58 custom 300 which is all original and to be honest, I'd rather it with the 3.7 straight 6 than that LS9 motor and all that suspension ect.
@iamrichrocker9 жыл бұрын
people are saying that here in the States mate...
@revtmyers19 жыл бұрын
Out of all the episodes I believe this is definitely my favorite. There many really awesome cars featured but this would be a blast to own.
@papayaman1239 жыл бұрын
Good day Mr Bond DA NUN DA NAAN!!
@atomicninja19 жыл бұрын
Man I smiled all the way through that one. Great car..well done Mr.Ward.
@Alex_Gorell8 жыл бұрын
You'd take a lot of pinks slips with this thing.
@patrickpelletier63158 жыл бұрын
not sure if people would race you for slips cause they wouldnt want to bother dealing with what they think is a junker
@wayneconn10794 жыл бұрын
Wow Wow Wow!!! This is how you make a car . What a machine . Love it Love it !! Well done
@ronlowfi9 жыл бұрын
Classic sleeper or uber sleeper.
@rebeloneal45925 жыл бұрын
At 15 I bought a 1948 Road Master Buick Family Sedan three door. The was specially built for a Funeral Home Owner in Brownsville Texas. The engine was stuck I rebuilt the motor and machined the rear of the crank to use a 400 turbomatic dual range from a one ton Chevy delivery van. Then used a 1977 Olds Delta 98 interior modified to custom fit where it all looked OEM. bad to to bone baby!
@americangangster19118 жыл бұрын
I always wonder who is giving all these thumbs downs on youtube.
6 жыл бұрын
they probably want a nice paint job and shiny wheel covers as they would make the car perfect !
@lesizmor90795 жыл бұрын
Putin's little hacker trolls sit around and put thumbs down on everything, just because Putin wants to needle the western world. They don't even watch any of this stuff.
@jamesnewman72949 жыл бұрын
Jonathan gave us a look into his humor. Aside from being an amazing derelict, he seemed to totally enjoy poking Jay with his wit and charm. Loved it!
@eltsennestle9987 жыл бұрын
Face it...this car is washed, waxed and polished to an extreme. Saying he doesn't maintain the paint is BS.
@bdaddy15519 жыл бұрын
One of the best cars you have featured, I couldn't quit grinning!!!!!!!
@MGBranco9 жыл бұрын
Oh my god...this is my face! I just love this big monster! And the way it looks...just brill! Congrats on that on Jay! Big hug from Portugal!
@CletisVanDam19 жыл бұрын
Jonathan Ward is my favorite car builder. Derelicts are awesome. If I ever get the money, I'll be coming to see you Mr. Ward. This is exactly how I would build a car if I was a car builder but Jonathan Ward does is so much better, why bother?
@justayoutuber19062 жыл бұрын
One of the best vids!
@rapturebound1974 жыл бұрын
Ok thats just off the charts cool. You can tell Jay loves it..and so do I.