Jay Leno Explores The Beast: Inside the Presidential Limousine with Secret Service Agents

Join Jay Leno in this exclusive episode of Jay Leno's Garage as he takes a deep dive into the world of the Presidential Limousine, affectionately known as "The Beast." Jay is joined by two seasoned Secret Service agents, Jay Nasworthy and Steve Abel, who reveal intriguing insights and share fascinating stories about the most secure vehicle in the world. While they can't disclose all its secrets, this in-depth conversation offers a rare glimpse into the history and evolution of Presidential limousines.
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Highlights:
An exclusive look at the Presidential Limousine, "The Beast"
Behind-the-scenes stories from Secret Service agents Jay Nasworthy and Steve Abel
The history and evolution of Presidential limousines
Rare insights into the world's most secure vehicle
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[@Xzor]

Gotta hand it to Jay for making a 26 minute video talking with guys about a car, who can't talk about anything about the car.

[@mrvrose9999]

@@Xzor The guy on the left barely said a word!

[@johnflorian6745]

Great point! I kept thinking, "let them speak." Like Jay needs a lesson on how to interview. lol

[@davepetrakos475]

Jay has been most successful as a speaker.

[@joe6096]

@@johnflorian6745 If Jay let them speak there'd be 25 minutes of dead silence on this video.

[@gotham61]

Clearly, every question was carefully scripted and pre-approved by DHS to reveal what they could. Notice that there was very little info about the car itself, it was all about operations. I would have liked to know more about the drivetrain, the chassis it's based on, the weight etc.

[@Meandbroafter2]

"Its a car, Drives like a car" Spoken like a true fed

[@dutchbakery2195]

🤣🤣🤣

[@jaysmith1408]

Given its a diesel truck (the Gen 2 was a Topkick) I’d love to know how GM got a really irritable ten ton truck, to perform ostensibly as a Cadillac town car.

[@MrPland1992]

@@jaysmith14081000+hp really changes the way a vehicle drives.

[@billmelcher625]

@@jaysmith1408 its not diesel its a big block chebby

[@beenaplumber8379]

@@jaysmith1408 Makes me wonder if they still believe the best protection is to escape a situation, valuing speed and agility over armor and artillery-proof glass. I read about the presidential limo a few decades ago, and the Secret Service then wanted more of a race car with run-flat tires than a tank.

[@TheFurySin]

"Inside the Presidential Limousine". Brother couldn't even open the door.

[@volvo09]

Yeah it was more of an interview with secret service, nothing at all about the car besides the outside.

[@joe6096]

I clicked on the video with the expectation of knowing there was absolutely zero chance any door, hood, or trunk would be opened.

[@saladbreath607]

They did let Jay see inside, but it couldn't be filmed or discussed.

[@robertpalmer3166]

@@joe6096 Watch the episode of Comedians In Cars Getting Coffee with Barak Obama.. Seinfeld got in the car with Obama. And he gave Obama a ride in a Corvette.

[@wyskass861]

There have been some decent documentaries on these cars elsewhere

[@leuvenlife]

the moment they said they destroy them, you could see Jay's mind click into the 'I need one of these in my collection' mode

[@rogermoreno1152]

I would hope before they destroy this one that they at least keep the presidential seals made with George Washington’s tree wood for either a museum or the next one. Seems like a pretty important thing to just destroy

[@petiertje]

@@rogermoreno1152 If they went through the effort of making it from that tree, I'm quite sure they will preserve those bits one way or another. Maybe even have a stockpile of the wood to use for future cars.

[@trilobitalbino]

I just paused the video at this very spot to make a similar comment. You can see him going "hmmm, interesting"

[@ZakiSalem-zh5gr]

Things i learned about the beast from this video: -it drives like a car -it has LED lights for the flags -it comes in black This was a very informative 26 min video 👍

[@plane_guy6051]

Yeah that was a really interesting show wasn't it... zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

[@shaggsm3ls1]

You forgot about how robust it is

[@Jim_Jimworth]

Also, there's no sunroof option on the build sheet.

[@mrjumbly2338]

Hey, it has bus tires on it to!

[@CoffeeAndPaul]

I learned that you need a CDL to drive this long boi.

[@ANDREWSAMY562]

Jay is getting older. Yet he's being able to keep this show going talking to these two men about the car they're not supposed to talk about. Brilliant.

[@hamesa2238]

I haven’t watched his videos in almost 8 years and fully agree. Almost nostalgic.

[@phxmotor1]

... Yes ...He's getting older ... yes ... his is beginning to show his age ... but the real reason ... the sad real reason is this: ... His wife is dying right now - and it's a ghastly horrible gut wrenching sort of death. It is the real reason. And it's really really sad.

[@OilBaron100]

His age is showing. He talks a bit like the way that Biden did during the TV debate.

[@samr9520]

Why Jay shilling for the Dems?

[@Pr0toPoTaT0]

Yeah he's old enough to be president now.

[@welcomestranger]

Jay: We're here today to talk about The Beast Secret Service agents: No we're not.

[@SouthStreet24Media]

Underrated. 🤣

[@antwonbarber1345]

🤣🤣🤣

[@geremy4]

Jay: So, what color is this car in front of me? *Audible noise of air slowly being sucked in for 30 seconds* Secret Service: Well, unfortunately...

[@dillontipton7281]

Too Built JFK presidential motorcade starting years it would be my Father of being alive thru Cemetery Mother Mariah Carey and Father Ken Tipton America President Dillon A Tipton The united States Vice President Mike Pence

[@bethisway]

ahhhhahahahah! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@janbart2027]

Never mind the limo specs etc. Just the fact that Jay can manage to have the Presidental limousine be brought to his garage with Secret Service personnel speaks volume about Mr. Leno's status in the car/showbusiness world. Yet always down to earth human being, sincere, polite and nice to everyone around him. Thank you Mr. Leno.

[@francoisregis2155]

I always liked Jay for that I surely miss him

[@joedoe7839]

​@@francoisregis2155You miss him?

[@BruceDuncanSr]

You so right that's AWESOME

[@vermaaaditya]

conan would like a word

[@craigslistrro709]

Mechanic sitting in the breakroom at work eating lunch, flipping thru the want ads... Ends being the go to guy for the presidential limo.

[@Americancitizen1]

Well I guess he was THE PERSON That they needed. 🇺🇸❤️👍🏻

[@ralanham76]

Yes in this they wanted the most boring person 🤣

[@Drive4YourLifeAZ]

He must have NEVER, EVER, "mis-behaved" in elementary, or high school. 😮😅

[@OG-Jakey]

Well it is called "The land of opportunity". What an Awesome country!

[@samuelchiappone4056]

Gotta be the only mechanic I know without at least a minor criminal past

[@sutairs]

Middle guy is just there to give physical signals to the talkative one lmao

[@8oliverraymond]

You could tell on his face, when Jay asked if "that was the last time anything like that happened", that that was not the last time that happened. Around the 6:50 mark.

[@ErukanuSenpai]

Pretty sure he knows what he can and can't talk about ^^

[@AntNvrt]

There are vidz that tell you plenty of stuff on this car. Like that there is extra blood and windows are as thick or thicker than a dollar bill and more

[@mlooky1221]

@@AntNvrtthem not talking about makes me believe that the videos talking about the car are bs and perhaps the info there is published by the secret service to throw people off. The general info might be correct but I doubt that any details are true.

[@rubricen]

There are atleast 5 more of them there that you can not see.

[@bigdawg7186]

I didn’t realize how massive it is. It’s not a car. that’s a tank made to look like a car. The fact that he was able to even get it on the show is remarkable.

[@wyskass861]

An APC is a more correct word.

[@cruisinguy6024]

It’s built on a medium duty truck chassis if I remember correctly. This beast really is massive, wouldn’t be surprised if it’s thousands of pounds heavier than the previous generation.

[@PaulFellows3430]

@@wyskass861 An Armoured Presidential Carrier.

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

Looks like a modified Escalade to me, but I guess it's a hybrid or completely bespoke. Dunno, didn't watch after the 7 min mark.

[@ChR0nos_7734]

It's built on GMC TopKick/Chevrolet Kodiak platform (3rd gen Beast)

[@KNOWHOPE72]

"For a politician, blowing hot air is the worst thing that can happen" 😂 Jay hasnt lost his sharp comedic touch.

[@MarkusBoettner]

I was thinking the same thing. He just couldn't let the chance for that comment go. Awesome.

[@pickititllneverheal9016]

Best part of the video.

[@paulvamos7319]

The two agents were trying so hard not to laugh it was even funnier! 😂

[@Deraco1]

Looking at the secret servicemen right after was like "You shouldn't of said that" lol

[@nodafy]

"What colour is it?" "That's classified"

[@kylemarsun]

Is it push start?

[@krisstopher8259]

"well atleast i got to see the car" "no you didn't, it never happened" lol

[@tristanskipworth4377]

"robust"

[@jesusinablackman2675]

Nice history about the wood used to make the Presidential seal…

[@GenLaw.]

How do you spell color? Is that the British spelling?

[@atsipan]

"It's obviously got secret things that we can't talk about, but what are you allowed to say about it?" -the flags light up at night with LED lights

[@visionist7]

I knew they would mention that as soon as they showed the flags lmao

[@crabbymilton390]

@@atsipan I can only imagine how funny a video would be if they had brought the Beast over to Scotty Kilmer’s house. “They won’t let drive it but it may be crap anyway…”

[@Ace_of_Horns]

Just about everybody with internet access knows almost all of the intricate details about the car. Like the hidden gun compartments, the steel plated under carriage for explosive protection, the oxygen tank for fresh air, the bag of blood for an emergency blood transfusion,etc. Why are they being so secretive?

[@crabbymilton390]

@@Ace_of_Horns Well the Secret Service is just doing their job not to talk about it too much. Plus they also know that people can look it up anyway.

[@Ace_of_Horns]

@@crabbymilton390 Yeah I hear ya. I just feel bad for Jay trying to get more info out of these guys and they won't tell him even the "publicly" available information.

[@MrIanWebb]

Man, I'm sure the editorial approval process of this video to go live was excruciating. "Cut this. Can't say that. Nope. Cut, cut cut."

[@FreedomAssassin64]

Secret agent lol

[@jwillwork3683]

Your comment is under review: Cut!

[@markplott4820]

redacted.

[@bagenius5970]

Not anything to cut because these guys wouldn't crack

[@Fosi94]

Tought the same thing!

[@MHKeonwoo]

I could tell both of them from the secret service were nervous in the beginning. And as soon as Jay asks how they got their jobs they loosened up and flipped the environment. What a guy Jay is.

[@mph20000]

I love how Leno can get a couple laughs out of these super serious straight laced secret service guys

[@HoneyTone-TheSearchContinues]

They are just regular guys in their nonprofessional life, but just very committed to doing a special job when working.

[@dameanvil]

They are just dumb. Somebody told them to shut up, and let the circus man do the talk.

[@Stackali]

well they aren't fbi agensts, those guys have no sense of humor.

[@d.j.linhart935]

​@Stackali ...that they are aware of

[@hannibalb8276]

well leno is also you know, an expert comedian

[@bluesnowfox361]

It's awesome seeing Jay slowly braking these guys down over time and getting them to relax and smile. What a skill

[@hanskloss1331]

I'm hoping the agents enjoyed this as well

[@hanskloss1331]

I'm hoping the agents enjoyed this as well

[@El_Negro2003]

@@hanskloss1331dementia moment

[@PotatoeJoe69]

Of all the things they're trained to do, talking and maintaining composure in a conversation isn't one of them. After all, their job consists of remaining silent outside of brief communications with each other about the situation.

[@Mastermindyoung14]

@@PotatoeJoe69 I can assure you that to get that that level, their interpersonal relationship abilities are tier 1

[@IntrovertCorner480]

How respectful to put on a suit just to talk about the president’s car.

[@geedubb2005]

Leno is a class act and a real stand up man.

[@seadog686]

A denim suit would have been cool!

[@fishhuntadventure]

And respect is important when you are so short like Jay is. At least next to those two….

[@karlroebling3316]

You have no respect for the men who protect our President? They've impressed me every time I've had business with them.

[@mrtyreus0]

It would've been hilarious if both Secret Service agents came out in denim suits ala Jay Leno

[@GM8101PHX]

Jay I was stationed at Fairchild AFB in May 1980, President Jimmy Carter arrived at our base to survey the damage caused by the eruption of Mt. St. Helens, The presidential limo was brought the night before to our weapons storage area to be stored over night in a weapons igloo. I was one of the fire team leaders being a non-commissioned officer, One of the agents asked me If I would like to sit in the limo where the president sits, it was a Lincoln Continental and totally beautiful, his only request is to not take my M-16 inside the car and to not remove anything. The next day I secured the air control tower as Air Force One landed, then was escorted by the same agent to the reception line for the president and I still had both of my firearms as Security Police, I was hand picked by my squadron commander for the detail!! I am 67 now and still remember it clearly.

[@brandongaines1731]

Thank you for your service, sir!

[@Mike-h7z]

Awesome

[@smellyshirley]

So they declassified this? Or you spouting details?

[@saxdudegcgt7217]

That sounds like in incredible experience! Sounds like you were very trusted by your command and the Secret Service either knew that or picked up on it. Hearing your experience makes be proud to be an American where we can hear about things like this and people like you can experience them.

[@mosesnjau9952]

Jay: Let's address the elephant in the room. Secret Service: Nope Jay: So, how long have you been driving.

[@Godsbest777]

😂😂😂

[@pmccoy8924]

Damn shame they can't even show the wooden seal. We pay for this and understandably so I suppose, can't get anything.

[@christophecamus8410]

Nice to see Jay in a suit😮

[@christophecamus8410]

Great video, thanks Jay.

[@mhxxd4]

@@pmccoy8924bet its not anything thats not online

[@KeithTurbo-ny8lz]

2:48 "So, they're not donated to a museum or anything like that... just wondering, I might know a guy who has a car museum... it might look pretty good in there... just asking for a friend.. never mind"

[@portnuefflyer]

Yeah, I caught that too, nice try Jay!

[@FacuGonz3]

They did say that they destroy them but he also said that for practice they used one Gen 2, maybe they destroy the 2nd unit but the original stays in a highly secured base or something.

[@benjaminserino6611]

@@FacuGonz3i caught that

[@calebrcook]

I believe the CIA have one in their underground collection, featured on a doc.

[@Michael-cx1zi]

@@FacuGonz3 Yes it sounds like they would either have to remain in their possession or be destroyed because the potential lack of security at a museum. Maybe the Smithsonian could house one at some point.

[@Qrail]

I drove Jay Leno in a limo in 1982. We even had pizza 🍕 together. After my attempt at stand up, He said not to give up my day job.

[@Team33Team33]

And you did ! Boy; that shows some REAL enthusiasm for your job. A true "go getter" you aren't you. So confident in yourself that you stop after your first gig. Thankyou !

[@StaceyIsles]

I wonder if he'll ever talk about that day Lucky limo driver

[@sunsetrider45]

Jay, you could have referenced that other presidential car that you have in the background, the Citroen DS! It saved president de Gaulle during an assassination attempt and would have been a nice reference.

[@thomrutten2263]

​@sunsetrider45 that's what I was thinking, too.

[@jerry-fu7yb]

@@Qrail I have heard him talk about that in a story he was telling one time. 🤣👍👍awesome

[@Heat5094]

These two gentlemen are what I think of when you say the "Secret Service", not what we saw in Pennsylvania a few weeks ago.

[@schmiller21]

we can thank DEI for that. smh

[@SSGuy415]

​@@schmiller21 Yep.DEI must go.

[@kentfronek5049]

I'll have to agree

[@PruneHub]

@@schmiller21 I notice you didn't mention who we have to thank for DEI.

[@directorjustin]

Ahh, casual racism.

[@jimmyzhao2673]

Plot twist: Those cars are just empty shell *decoys.* The President actually rides in a Geo Metro.

[@rsr789]

🤣

[@AutismusPrime69]

No

[@batt3ryac1d]

I wouldn't be that shocked if they take it to a secondary location and throw him in a mid tier merc or something that blends in sometimes.

[@paddington1670]

a really really nice geo metro

[@liamoshea9383]

With a sunroof

[@TucsonMuscle]

I've had the privilege of being in Jay's garage when I worked for an auto transport company. He's as warm and funny in person as he is on camera. After he reviewed and drove the car I was transporting, he invited me to join him and his crew for lunch. His "garage" has a complete gourmet kitchen and outdoor grill. As you can see in the videos he does, in addition to all the cars in his collection, he has an amazing amount of automotive memorabilia, including posters and even gas pumps. I'll remember that day for as long as I live.

[@Lanos666]

Bla bla show off . What does that have to do with this car ?

[@Dank]

Such a cool experience you are lucky to have had!

[@SaveAmerica69]

​@@Lanos666Nothing he just wants to run his mouth.

[@spc148]

I met him when I was 15 in the 90s, and he's a real nice guy. Like John Candy, he's like a real genuine good guy, not a fake like most today.

[@allangoodchild8989]

I think you see a person’s true character by how he treats his help/ workers.

[@tjselsey9388]

I’ve never been so pleased while being given so little information. Thank you Mr Leno. Thank you Jay and Steve. You are all greatly appreciated.

[@danburby7936]

This video is making me sick

[@gio166]

@@danburby7936how

[@taylorhoward2165]

06:53 The middle guy's face after Jay says "... that's probably the last time that ever happened" hahaha omg

[@centraltire2197]

😂 good find 😂

[@natalieauroraphoto]

"so what can you tell me about this car" "its got some bus wheels" "oh ok cool, next week.."

[@mrdark9916]

Don't forget that the flags light up with LEDs 😂

[@briangarrett2427]

I'm waiting for Jay to say "Well, shall we go for a ride?"

[@bobjohnson205]

Tujunga Canyon! Lol

[@randolfo1265]

Jerry Seinfeld got a ride in one.

[@pedroballadares5253]

No , in this case 😮🙂‍↔️

[@jimmym3352]

I guess that's a spoiler since I'm still early in the video. I was hoping to see Jay drive it around Southern California and gun it.

[@homebuiltcamperdave5226]

I was same way. Let’s go for a ride.

[@nh2301]

At least the roof isn't sloped...

[@nickmarshall3287]

🤣

[@hdrealestate92345]

lord fobid it was sloped

[@Dom_721]

Ikr? Car wouldn't be functional then

[@jesusinablackman2675]

Everything changed since BUTLER PENNSYLVANIA…

[@ssjzero64]

How is this not the top comment?

[@timbaktuthankgod2737]

1. Love & Respect to Jay Leno for dressing up formally. Jay is the best host alive in 2024 globally. 2. The 2 guys are so calm, professional, decent, subtle and tight lipped. RESPECT.

[@itsjak1109]

Inside the presidential car “Beast” proceeds not to step inside lol😂

[@kennethatkinson2316]

I/we love you jay

[@MrSlowestD16]

I feel like that title was tongue in cheek, lol.

[@eriklarson9137]

@@kennethatkinson2316 I don't.

[@GabrielMartinez-jt1uv]

This is the 20 million dollar Cadillac called The beast with the 8-inch bomb-proof doors bulletproof windows

[@loganranger4330]

007 car

[@NealVio]

"Well for a politician to blow hot air, that's the worst thing that could happen..." Love ya Jay, you still got it. LOL

[@elbestia106]

I was waiting for Jay to look into the camera and say, "Time for us to take it for a spin."

[@wowomg1980]

LOL

[@Oldmanlearns718]

I wish.

[@donnisraines]

Bet he would if they’d let him.

[@Oldmanlearns718]

@@elbestia106 we all would. They can't even show us the inside super top secret

[@zalbert1098]

i love how jay lightly was roasting tf outta the politicians, really a man of the people

[@JaredDixon]

You don't realize how massive the vehicle is until Jay is standing beside it. It is basically the opposite of the US market today - they took a gigantic SUV and turned it into a sedan/limo.

[@gerardbyrnes5780]

It's built on a GMC Topkick truck chassis. Those are the trucks you see pulling Coca-Cola trailers. Fricken HUGE! LOL

[@ralanham76]

​@@gerardbyrnes5780that makes sense At the end you could hear the diesel and air compressor.

[@benjaminserino6611]

@@gerardbyrnes5780thank you i was wondering i thought maybe a 3500 but that’s even better

[@alanmay7929]

@@ralanham76 you could even see the smoke when loading in the aircraft slight black smoke as they climbed the ramp.

[@LouisSubearth]

​@@benjaminserino6611Maybe it's a 4500 on super single-ish wheels.

[@Pub01]

😄 "can we talk about the paint job?" - "it's robust"

[@markplott4820]

its HARD to Paint TITANIUM.

[@byteme9718]

@@markplott4820 Why would it be titanium?

[@markplott4820]

@@byteme9718 - Bullet & Bomb resistance. the "BEAST " is made w/ Titanium TUB(safety cell) , the ROOF is solid metal and the Interior is lined in KEVLAR/Spectra fiber. each Door has Inches of BP Glass and Titanium Exterior & Kevlar liner on Interior.

[@byteme9718]

@@tripwire3992 Titanium doesn't have the mechanical properties to be shaped into a car body.

[@ComedyJakob]

Well we were supposed to be assigned to a gig in Butler, Pennsylvania but when Jay Leno calls YOU SAY YES. So we sent the B team on that mission.

[@juanmcrespo]

Serious Dark Humor!!

[@martylucas8557]

That about sums it up. Between Jay and Jill all that was left were 2 first string agents, 3 second string, with the balance jumping off the bench with glee.

[@michellephillips9019]

Was more likely the C team.

[@olwethu_mtati]

Reading all the comments about Jay being 'so old,' remember, he's lived his best life, and that's why we're watching him enjoy his dreams. He's an example that when you do what you love, you truly live. jay you are amazing and an inspiration 🫶🏾

[@bluesky9093]

Couldn’t think of a better person to feature this incredible machine. Hands down the best car content creator on KZbin.

[@wyskass861]

If you were to construct the best person for the job you'd take a car nut and collector and combine with someone who was a beloved national interviewer and humorous entertainer. And you'd get Jay Leno.

[@rebel04343]

agreed!

[@skyedog24]

Yeah it has to be a certified number one car 🔩 doesn't hurt to be a comedian as well so that you can crack a joke about the beast well done well done 👍 Jay Leno🇺🇲

[@WZD10016]

Jay’s is an American Institution🇺🇸 US Ambassador at Large for Transportation

[@Keo]

doug demuro is more suitable to review this car 100%

[@craigroberson8757]

Jay is the consummate professional. He was able give us an incredible inside picture of "The Beast" without actually seeing inside himself. He was actually able to get the agents to smile once or twice.

[@derlustigedfence]

I am not so sure he hasn’t seen inside, it’s more that he is not allowed to talk about it.

[@phatboizbackyardkustomz9006]

Think he may have rode in one with past presidents.

[@raisinmancereal]

It's nice seeing Jay in a full suit again. Carson and him were the two talk show hosts that I grew up watching. This was a miix of nostalgia and good memories. Thank you Jay!

[@veto8792]

Jay is the only auto KZbinr in the world that can showcase the Presidential limo. What an honor just to have that vehicle in your garage.

[@miladhomayoun9924]

Ew

[@DontNeedAHandleOnYoutube]

Jerry Seinfeld at least got to sit inside

[@oldcop18]

I retired from a jurisdiction right outside DC so I had the opportunity to work w/the Secret Service many times. They are top notch folks, very professional & very serious about their responsibilities. One agent made arrangements for me to have my picture taken, in full uniform, w/President Reagan.

[@RafaelMMB]

Tell me about the top notch folks on the trump safety

[@HenryGrudziadzJr]

​@RafaelMMB so you're one of those wacko conspiracy theorists

[@ElvenMans]

@@HenryGrudziadzJr Interesting conclusion

[@RafaelMMB]

​@@HenryGrudziadzJr Interesting how you came to this conclusion with my comment. Do you think the Secret Service did a good job at the Trump rally?

[@taylort8674]

Whoa! this comment aged like milk stored in a hot car.

[@williamsherer2580]

This episode shows just how much respect and value Jay is. Who else could have pulled this off so well!

[@stuartb3609]

I wonder if it was a secure location to keep it overnight and so they thought, why not?

[@jim7082]

Pulled what off? Do you know more about the car now than you did before?

[@fast97z24]

Why didn't he talk about the time Trump rode in the Beast at the Daytona 500? Feel like that was a huge lost opportunity.

[@portnuefflyer]

@@fast97z24 Probably because he wanted to keep in unpolitical, but yeah that was pretty cool!

[@jexmarro9]

I bet whistling Diesel could pull it off 😂😅

[@GetIrked]

"How could you possibly make a car video with absolutely no information about the car???" Jay: "Hold my beer."

[@StrangeTapes]

Imagine living next door to Jay and just randomly seeing the president's car come out of his garage.

[@avsystem3142]

Jay's garage is in a light industrial area adjacent to the Burbank Airport.

[@ralanham76]

Also if you had any chance to interact with them, they would have already you out.

[@StrangeTapes]

@@avsystem3142 Not good at imagining stuff?

[@avsystem3142]

@@StrangeTapes Well, I have four U.S. Patents so I am pretty good at imagining stuff. Just not impossible scenarios.

[@StrangeTapes]

@@avsystem3142 You must be great fun at parties.

[@TeeJaywashere]

1992, Bush/Quayle era, I was an insurance appraiser in northern Virginia. One of our approved body shops did all the Secret Service vehicle body work. Walked into the body shop one day, big black limo with Agents carrying MAC 10's in front. Body shop manager said, "That's President Bush's car. Secret Service Agents are here 24/7." Came back a few weeks later, again a black limo but with no guards at all. Asked the manger about it. "Oh, that's VP Quayle's car." Hysterical!

[@luhtruckr]

yea sure kid

[@TeeJaywashere]

@@luhtruckrHuh??

[@JayWye52]

why would they carry MAC-10s? the HK-MP5K is much better. Now they carry FN-P90's,much more firepower.

[@Galf506]

@@JayWye52 he probably has no idea what an MP-5 looks like so he said MAC-10's but given the mistake in his brain it's likely those were MP-7's since they're a very widespread standard issue for special security needs. Or the classic Uzi which has been a long standing weapon for the secret service.

[@JosephsCoat]

@@JayWye52my uncle was an O-5, 82nd airborne infantry officer in his younger days, and called everything a MAC-10. Don’t fault a guy for being firearm ignorant.

[@derick-smith]

The mechanic agent definitely opened up once they started talking shop. You get car guys together and it doesn't matter how professional the situation may be, a barrier is always removed.

[@spence7]

But the other agent in charge did very well at deflecting the subject about how he applied

[@MrGb965]

@@spence7 Thats because his boy got him the job. Bro didn't have to work hard for it. lol

[@platform14]

Jay is such a legend. I'm glad he gets to turn his hobby into something that'll last for years.

[@kilroywashere9343]

Theirs something eternally funny to me about the seal on the door being “low profile” when it’s a car the size of a suburban surrounded by a police escort and several suburbans full of guys with m4s

[@gmcmanus663]

Right?? And this thing would make a suburban look small! Super low pro lol

[@Traveling_Texas_in_a_Tesla]

Exactly! NOTHING about this car is low profile! If you see this car, you know that either the President is in there, or it is one of the decoys!

[@jovan373_10]

There is *

[@BoogieMane_]

​@@jovan373_10💀💀💀

[@larrywhited3070]

If you are using a sniper rifle and are 2,000 yards away, then things can appear a bit different. Edit: I probably should clarify that such a sniper would be ineffective against the vehicle or anyone in it. However, there is that brief time when the President is entering or exiting when he is exposed. Good optics would assist in spotting the key vehicles, hence the so-called "low profile" factor does have a purpose.

[@87teggy]

The Beast actually spoke more about himself than the Secret Service when he roared to life. I had a feeling it was diesel powered but it's now been confirmed. Thanks.

[@nicholastrojano2430]

Ya when they say it's built like a tank it's not an exaggeration.

[@carlfreiermuth5424]

of course it is, the Russians showed us how diesel was more reliable during World war II. besides all that weight needs torque

[@Vaneps0]

No secret that it’s duramax powered

[@87teggy]

@@Vaneps0 and yet the secret service could not talk about it.

[@incubus_the_man]

I'm sure it has multi- fuel capability.. av gas, jet A, kerosene etc.

[@jedidiahhenry6020]

There will NEVER be another Jay Leno. No one with the respect FOR and the respect OF the car community!

[@basshead.]

Scotty Kilmer

[@parkertheskittle7372]

@@basshead.Scotty is a sellout hack

[@2003AudiS3]

@@basshead.Kilmer is an idiot who only wants carbureted cars

[@tatsnneeps341]

Thank the lord he hasn't got much longer to live looking at the old crank

[@cameronbutner9307]

Well said my friend… well said.

[@mydogsnameisbob]

Love that you brought one of the Mechanics on. Honestly LOVE THAT. Thank you for your service.

[@douglasbrand9616]

FYI... The 'kid' who ran into President Ford's limo in Hartford, CT had the green light. It was the presidential motorcade that ran the red light. Apparently there was a miscommunication over which officer was supposed to be covering that particular intersection.

[@giovanni5063]

Thought so!

[@srccde]

That's why, in my country, every vehicle in a motorcade has the right to run a red light so long as the first vehicle had a green light. Other cars have to give way to the motorcade.

[@geneyus6411]

Pretty sure the President anywhere has the right of way!😢 I think it's called common sense, which most people these days lack!😮

[@davidwood351]

The government made a mistake? No way?😂

[@butchbrown5283]

I was wondering how he drove through the light and not noticed the police blockade in front of him. Seems they forgot that 1 intersection.

[@tricksterjay]

I love the dude in the middle. He’s trying to talk but has no idea what to say without violating secrets. It’s very possible he’s star struck by Jay.

[@Nightshade1881]

That dude actually was star struck! He grew up watching jay and shares the same love for cars

[@TNels]

You could see him shaking. He was a mechanic most his career. I’m sure he’s a big fan of Jay. I’m sure I would be the same way if I got to meet him.

[@oliviersavard8676]

@@TNels or maybe he's just not used to be in front of the camera

[@TNels]

@@oliviersavard8676 could very well be that too.

[@huyduong7202]

Jay is pretty quick witted with, " For a politician blowing hot air," is pretty funny.

[@gregorysuddeth581]

A true comedian

[@_-0_x_-_p_0-_]

Totally predictable cliché. Yawn

[@wrightflyer7855]

​@@_-0_x_-_p_0-_ The really funny part is..... it's true. Cheers.

[@_-0_x_-_p_0-_]

@@wrightflyer7855 You're exactly right. It's so true, it's not even a joke anymore, just a fact.

[@wrightflyer7855]

@@_-0_x_-_p_0-_ He can blow all the hot air he wants at Mar-a-Loco. Just keep the pervert off the beaches during Spring Break.

[@a.k.maclellan54]

Jay Leno, an amazing man and an incredible example to all of mankind. Here he presents an extraordinary program that "keeps us all on the edge of our seats"! God Bless you Mr. Leno.

[@bobbydigital8243]

love how these two feds slowly open up to Jay and become more relatable

[@jacksoncross9265]

im sure they where selected for some amicability, seemed like you could grab a beer w em if they knew the place wasn't bugged lol

[@slimhardaway8]

Lmao feds

[@massey4business]

​@@slimhardaway8That's what they are. Feds. Federal law enforcement agents.

[@massey4business]

I noticed that too.

[@eriklarson9137]

Right? And they start showing him the car? Inside and out? Oh wait. None of that happened either...

[@eddieschwab864]

The Beast is a tank wearing a tuxedo, best way to put it

[@bavariancarenthusiast2722]

Yes me like that! :)

[@ProfessorBidoof]

I like how the title says "Inside" and that's the one thing we didnt see was inside it.

[@suomenpresidentti]

Rare clickbate video on this channel.

[@BU-jc1sd]

Annoying

[@noreckkos]

and the air-condition fail 😀😀😀

[@Sac_slappper_4rce]

Probably a biohazard zone.

[@precertvideo]

Didn't want to wake up sleepy Joe

[@RSTI191]

Jay's in his garage wearing a suit and tie. THIS EPISODE GOTTA BE BIG.... That aside- this car is f*cking massive..whoa..

[@sonofagun1037]

The story about the presidental seal on the inside of the limo tells me that the people who make the limo care more about the history of the country than the people that ride in it

[@TBustah]

Particularly the family that used a certain Corvette that’s been on the show as a vault for classified information.

[@DozIT]

Yep - I mean it’s the only way the secret service could ever work. You must be impartial. Obviously everyone has a bias and opinions, but you are doing it for America, not for the sitting president.

[@vernonslone8627]

@@TBustah Better than a bathroom in Florida...

[@mediocreman2]

Obiden doesn't even know what country he's in. Or planet for that matter. 😅

[@TBustah]

@@vernonslone8627Knock knock.

[@ryanmakers]

“They are destroyed.” I could hear the sadness from Jay as he realizes he can’t buy one.

[@dougle03]

Not immediately. They said later on that they are used for training new drivers, so perhaps they are not all destroyed. But guessing there is a lot of useful information from one vehicle to the next that needs to be protected..

[@LouisSubearth]

​@dougle03 some are loaned to presidential libraries but they're always locked and only to be handled by Secret Service personnel except for dusting, which I imagine library employees can keep clean.

[@ahhhue3830]

@@LouisSubearthI’m sure those ones are also completely stripped of electronics and any other classified stuff that they can without ruining the looks of the car. So even if someone somehow gained unauthorized access to it, they wouldn’t get too much useful info

[@JayWye52]

@@LouisSubearth Lock Picking Lawyer can probably get into it... 🙂

[@Horizon301.]

I reckon they will have a few to donate after the new gen comes out. Realistically you can’t let the current gen be seen by civilians.

[@CioerKieov]

I adore how Leno can make these extremely serious, straight-laced secret service agents chuckle a few times.

[@bobmcnelis3648]

I was a security officer who was assigned to the Presidents helicopter. When any part is removed for repair, it is escorted to and from the repair department by an armed escort officer, and that officer stays with that part, until it is repaired or a certified replacement is found.

[@brandongaines1731]

Nifty! Thank you for your service!

[@bobmcnelis3648]

@@brandongaines1731 it was my Honor! Thank you!

[@smal1393]

Jay Leno's Garage has to be one of the best automotive channels on KZbin. Where else could the host hold the audience's attention, interviewing two people that can't say much, talking about a car they can say almost nothing about, and make in interesting for almost 27 minutes? Well done Jay and thank you!

[@B2BWide]

Absolutely true. Just remember: he had even Doug DeMuro in! ;)

[@RJ-nh9hw]

That is one great observation you made, thanks for sharing!

[@fast97z24]

But he didn't ask about driving it around Daytona. Huge L

[@Docstantinople]

@@B2BWide Jay never should have given Doug the time of day.

[@hanskloss1331]

I do like Petrolicious videos but Jay is King

[@ulisses.cavalcante]

"Inside Presidential Limo", but you can't even touch the car.

[@pacificostudios]

It's really cool to see the real thing, because as Leno indicates, the movie versions of a POTUS limousine will definitely have a much larger seal.

[@bradleybunt6556]

I'm glad Jay Leno got to do this video! And he is 100% right, not about politics, it's very cool to see the vehicle that carts around a world leader.

[@geedubb2005]

Only Jay Leno could pull this off. Thank You Jay and the Leno crew as well as the secret service.

[@foestrang]

Letterman would have been funnier.

[@geedubb2005]

@@foestrang nah, he’s kind’ve creepy and not polished enough for something like this. He probably doesn’t even own a car.

[@gregweber3387]

It's amazing just how large of a vehicle it is. You don't get that sense when you see it on the news; but when you see Jay and the agents standing next to the car, you get a better sense of how big it is.

[@billy1673]

I was a motor officer in the greater DC area for 14 of my 24 years, and I can tell you firsthand that these POTUS escorts are an adrenaline rush. Our agency is one of the few the USSS allows to pass the “BEAST” while in motion.

[@Horizon301.]

That’s insane given the fact they allow foreign officers to do that

[@davenichols4352]

You have to love Jay's and his knowledge, love and passion for cars. He is an everyman that relates to everyone.

[@mrvrose9999]

I wish Jay was wearing a denim tie.

[@cjtr83]

I've got my suspicions about the shirt haha 👍🏻

[@mrvrose9999]

@@cjtr83 LOLOL👏👏

[@9madness9]

Don't worry denim underwear, painful concept

[@Scoobawoo]

he missed the opportunity to wear an entire denim suit

[@scubatrucker6806]

😅😅

[@GenX617]

Love the story the Secret Service mechanic told. It shows real people deal with real things and how they figured it out and still made it happen. No pretending that these vehicles never have an issue

[@JMarSa-1]

You can appreciate Jay’s clout that they came on his show with the “Beast”. This was very cool, and Jay shows the utmost decorum and class. Thanks, Jay for doing this video for us.

[@7c8f9x]

AND IN A SUIT EVEN!

[@andymckane7271]

Mr. Leno is truly one-of-a-kind. As long as I've known of him, he's been a class act. I wish more people were as nice as Jay Leno is. Andrew McKane, Maunaloa, Hawaii.

[@TheEDFLegacy]

Agreed. Absolutely amazing that he was able to talk to them about the _current_ Beast. It's one thing if it's an older historical model, which is probably why he couldn't show much. But just seeing this up-close in this video told me a lot, such as the engine. No idea what it is, but it's BEEFY. That's probably closer to a semi-transport's engine. Sheesh!

[@IntricateUniverse25]

Jay wearing a suit lets you know this vehicle imposes respect.

[@frenchbulldogdad1003]

ONLY the vehicle...... those protecting it, NOT SO MUCH!

[@DerekLand]

Props to Jay for showing respect and wearing a suit even on his own show. Didn't see inside but it was still actually pretty interesting. 👍

[@chrisnash2154]

I see Mr. Leno is stepping out of his standard gear and donning a nice suit. Lookin good Jay!

[@Fabulousprofound168]

I was disappointed his suit was not denim 😅

[@gaurd3]

oh please. Not tailored. Collar a mess. Tie crooked. Looks like he belong in a casket.

[@JamesAllmond]

nice to see he hasn't quite remebered how to tie that tie.... makes me happy, I've forgotten too.... it's a good feeling.

[@ChairmanMeow1]

Showing respect!

[@JJpoint34]

Stepped out of his Canadian tuxedo for a suit.

[@jelehan88]

On 9/11 I was walking home in Sarasota I heard a roar of engines and less than 10 seconds later the Presidential motorcade comes screaming around a corner and each vehicle had it floored. Everything came to a complete stop except that motorcade, it flew by. Those vehicles can move

[@michaelcharach]

I for one would like to know the top speed.

[@vihreelinja4743]

@@michaelcharach Not much. And for sure those things corner even worse than stock xD

[@crazyidiot5309]

Listen to the engine as the "beast" pulls out of the garage. I'm hearing a probably quad-turbo'd diesel V6. I have no doubt in my mind that thing could GTFO if it needed to, in a real hurry.

[@jackschoen224]

Boy this video aged like 8 year old milk great job secret service you can't even get your own weapons in your holsters

[@robinkohl9827]

I’ve always liked Jay Leno. My prayers are with him now as he is a caregiver to his wife. I’ve been there with my late husband and know it is not easy.

[@johncodman6352]

Just to correct a minor mistake - It was the presidential limousine that ran the red light in Connecticut. The 16-year old had a solid green.

[@None-ef6nf]

Then the fault was on the local police for not closing the road.

[@CheekyMenace]

Pretty sure the presidential motorcade doesn't stop for red lights and has the right of way. The issue would have been the police not having the intersection blocked off for the motorcade coming through, not the limo running a red light.

[@brookerobertson2951]

If a kid could have done that by accident imagine what a terrorist could have done with some planning..

[@None-ef6nf]

@@brookerobertson2951 Security had evolved dramatically since the Ford Administration. The recent crash into the Presidential Motorcade in which that DUI driver hit a parked Suburban demonstrated the long distances now placed between the limousine and regular traffic.

[@wtfhappened661]

Also, I'm pretty sure that Al Capone's bullet-proof limo was not a Lincoln, but rather a Cadillac V-16... Reagan's plane was a 707, not a 737, but in fact WAS a longer version of Travolta's plane with is IIRC a 707-138.

[@andrewjones-productions]

Even as a non-American, I can imagine how much of an honour it is to have the incumbent Presidential limousine in your own garage. Although very little was said about the vehicle itself in terms of ordinary vehicle talking points, I still found the conversation interesting. One thing that was made obvious though was that 'The Beast' has air suspension which was clearly visible when loading onto the aircraft at the end. So, that was something fascinating to learn and was reminded about when President Bush's (the latter) limousine got itself grounded as leaving the premises of a building on a visit to the UK. I wonder if that minor hiccup was one of the reasons for adding air suspension (or hydraulic, perhaps?) in the later generation models. I still find it amazing that Jay Leno creates these high quality programmes and distributes them for free on KZbin. That in itself is testament to his passion for various modes of transport and his desire to share it with anyone who is willing to watch. Thank you Jay for creating these programmes.

[@stephenburnage7687]

Probably needs air suspension, if no other reason that with the long wheelbase, it could easily ground on a kerb.

[@JohnClutch1]

A instant cult classic episode. What a honor! Many car collectors to choose from and Jay Leno gets it. This is what being a human being is all about. Thanks Jay!

[@psychodolphin87]

7:10 "We rely heavily on local law enforcement" - that comment does not age well.

[@twiggyb67]

Jay : "What will it do in the quarter" ?..... Agent : "Robust"

[@slowery43]

oh aren't we the funny one today... ugh.

[@philpalmer4877]

"Presidential burn-out" actually got the mechanic laughing. 😂

[@CKN215]

Or “presidential donut.”

[@stevedoe1630]

It’s great that Jay hasn’t lost these interview skills in retirement, and he’s using them for something he loves… because I love cars too!!

[@theotter4200]

Jay is sharp as a tack, love it!

[@motortowncuriosites7005]

It says alot about Jay, who else could get that car into a private garage for an interview? Jay is the man !

[@cruisinguy6024]

I can’t think of any entertainer that’s had the same level of presidential access as Jay has had over the years. He’s done episodes about cars with Biden, Obama, and Bush and all involved driving with them which is incredibly rare - and now we have this magnificent episode.

[@bubscat2984]

Jay IS government, wake up! Supposed "entertainers' aren't here for our sake. They are paid handsomely to keep the sheep distracted, as the cartel fleece us into serfdom.

[@goosenotmaverick1156]

Who else could get Jay to wear something besides denim? Only the beast, as far as I'm aware.

[@singemfrc]

It helps that he's located at the airport, very convenient for them

[@ignasst]

Knowing the age of presidential election candidates, they will need to make it wheelchair accessible.

[@garyny4073]

😅😅😊😊very good ignasst

[@earlscheib7754]

Skilled nursing home ready

[@gilwood7530]

Hearse

[@kellyssong]

"Robust capabilities." LOL! Thank you, Mr. Leno.

[@davidmacphee3549]

Tiny missiles?

[@justinpakarno4346]

@@davidmacphee3549 Flame throwers out the sides?

[@davidmacphee3549]

@@justinpakarno4346 You made me Laugh. Even James Bond and the Dark Night would want that. (Just in Case)

[@Jerry-up8bk]

Well Yeah the bulletproof glass is 5 inches Thick in those things !

[@WoodgemanX]

The GM AC isn't too robust according to Scotty Kilmer.

[@man_on_wheelz]

I know it was too secretive to talk about literally anything at all, but I still learned so much and got a better perspective of what it means to be a secret service agent, how one gets that job, and truly just how unbelievably large that thing is.

[@david05111]

It's actually pretty impressive he managed to get this done for all of us. The hoops he and his team probably had to jump through to get the USSS approval and cooperation to bring one of those to the garage must have been arduous. It's too bad they couldn't talk about anything technical with it, like the engine, how much it weighs, how on earth they service it (I mean think of how crazy of a lift would be required to get it in the air), but we all understand that there are security concerns. Still really cool to see it. I'd love to have seen them park a long wheelbase Escalade next to it for scale.

[@hanskloss1331]

I'm curious what visit J B had made to the W. Coast for The Beast to be in L A

[@dougle03]

@@hanskloss1331 Election campaigning probably. POTUS travels lot without any media announcements or coverage.

[@samanderson1932]

"Oh, they just destroy them when they're finished. Very interesting." Jay Leno just screaming on the inside.

[@jimc793]

Thanks, Jay, to you and your production crew for making this happen and thanks to the Secret Service, Homeland Security and everyone involved in making the vehicle available.

[@atanastsvetkov1530]

This is an example of how to be respectful to the people interviewed. All journalists should learn from Jay!

[@angelg2638]

I'm gonna hurt inside the day we lose Jay. So, I'm gonna thank him now. Jay, THANK YOU SO MUCH , not just for sharing with us your love of cars, but for your classy sense of humour. You surely are TOP CLASS. You have touched our lives during the wonderful years you did late night tv, and continued to your car show. THANK YOU, Mr Leno. You are loved.

[@emmaa427]

I'm gonna hurt very badly if he passes away without accepting Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior !! 😢

[@angelg2638]

@@emmaa427 he probably has already . Don't you think?

[@thefluxcapacitor1]

@@emmaa427 Can't tell if you are being serious or not.

[@emmaa427]

@@angelg2638 I sincerely do hope so !!

[@emmaa427]

@thefluxcapacitor1 Jesus Christ is The only Way to eternal life, without Him, you can't be saved from hell...He's The Mighty God, The everlasting Father and The Prince of Peace. Jesus loves you!!

[@mog882]

This guy is more like a politician than a Secret Service guy. He was able to evade any questions about the car for like 20 minutes solid. lol