Jay's Restoration Projects in Progress - Jay Leno's Garage

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[@ozzstars_cars]

Keep the Benz 6.3 original, don't replace the engine. Preservation is the real deal. Looking forward to $eeing updates on the projects you discussed Jay. I enjoy the channel

[@motokrack]

if it was a clunker , yup , but really no no no lol ,,,

[@neilbigelow3452]

I agree it's a piece of Mercedes Benz history doesn't need any e engine upgrades perfect enough the way it is the engine I mean other modernizations are fine but please don't embarrass the engine designer by replacing an already fine design

[@d.rayowens422]

I have a nicely restored 300 SEL which might be a better candidate for the resto_mod. I always thought of making it a 6.3 clone. The air ride and fuel injection are awesome features.

[@stephenmwyatt2]

an LS-1 is better, those old mercedes engines had plenty of design errors

[@hannamand]

I'm actually a big fan of Resto-modding, BUT Jay said it himself, the year it was put out it was the fastest four door, and the engine is strong. If it was a '68 Camero I'd say "Keep nothing but the sheet metal", but that car was something special new, nice to restore so you can experience what "fast" used to be.

[@GFRzeszutek]

Dear Mr. Leno, Keep that Mercedes the way it is. It is also a wonderful piece of German engineering. You and your crew do such wonderful work restoring these objects of rolling art. Keep up the faith Sir.

[@GFRzeszutek]

Gary Rzeszutek As far as the Mercedes powertrain, You should find one of those old teakwood mid-engine boats from the 1940's to put it in. It would make for a fun cruise on the water.

[@derekhenn8329]

keep the Mercedes stock!

[@johnkapnias3579]

How about an Australian section in the garage? We built some unique versions of Ford, GM and Chrysler muscle.

[@opera93]

Thanks , prob good idea.... I am from Northern Indiana: ( grew up with INDIANAPOLIS 500, Studebakers,Marmon,Auburns, etc,)seen some of those Studebakers, and later Cars in Australia......great stuff.. Not to mention the TRUCKS , & shipped in.

[@robertphillips6296]

He could get a Yute!

[@SurferJoe46]

I know that this is a very late comment, but as a retired mechanic of 60 years, I really need to see more of the details of your restorations from the nuts and bolts viewpoint. What you have going on here is precious and not to be repeated, likely never again. You really need some closer-in, technical interviews with the processes being shown like the parts-printing and one off castings and even rocker panel restoration. People have no idea how these things "happen", so they need to be shown. I love that you drop names like Ed Pink and others.... is it possible that you can get people like them to allow interviews in their shops? The idea of showing these "build blogs" is great and certainly full of what 'will-' ..... or 'is-'...... or 'happens-' to be..... but perhaps fleshing out the actual processes and techniques that your talented people perform, should be less on "look at what we accomplished" to "this is HOW we did it". Let us see the paint being shot, the wiring being run, the carpet being installed..... IOW: let's see and hear some tools being used.... some torches being fired, some specialty shops working their magic too. Love ya Jay....live forever.

[@mmonroe606]

Thanks for keeping the 6.3 original!

[@Handbuilt1]

Jay I can tell that you like rare cars . Have you ever heard of the Australian muscle car called the Ford GTHO Phase 3 ? In 1971 only 303 where made, they where made from the factory simply for the purpose of racing in the production cars series, and compete against the two other big make GM and Chrysler .in 1971 they where the faster 4 door production car in the world! Just Google and check them out. Here some info on these particular and now days rare model, Cleveland 351 engine, it had solid lifter with a 494 or 525 optional cam shaft, twin point distributor, rev limiter @ 6150 RPM, extractors (tune length), 4 speed manual box with two different ratios (wide ratio and close ratio) Detroit locker differential with 3 different ratios (3.9 /3,5/ and 3.25), bigger than normal brakes at the front and rear sway bars all around, a 36 Gallon fuel tank and more.... Just to give you an idea when the car was new in 1971 the price was $ 5450 AU, two Years ago the price ranged from $750.000 to a cool $ 1.000000 pending on conditions of the car. I believe that you guys in the US had something very similar to the GTHO , the Mustang Boss 1968/69 model

[@fw1421]

I can’t believe you have the Cunningham! I went to the Briggs Cunningham Auto Museum back in the early 80’s and he had his LeMans racers there. Neat cars! Too bad the museum closed when Briggs passed.

[@donnstambaugh1506]

Use what works,redo what doesn’t!!!

[@abc123546879]

I love your Green Dodge wagon.

[@X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X]

***** I'd keep the original drivetrain in the 6.3 Merc. I really love your testdrives of your classic cars, please more of this!

[@davidfindley1588]

Tons a fun. Great vid keep em coming

[@VapeTRMC]

swap it but hold the original motor and trans that way you could always put it back if you didnt like it but you have so many original cars i dont see a problem in updating a car you love to bring yourself further enjoyment

[@infopackrat]

How about when you're restoring the cars you take key clips of the restoration then when you finally do the full review you can have a look back on the process?

[@diecastdreams4160]

Instal the new engine in the Mercedes, i wanna see more of these videos.... ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@brinjoness3386]

Ship the 6.3 merc and a new Ferrari to Australia and I will let you know whether to resto mod it or not. Sorry for that but I really wouldn't want to give any bad information. Might be best to ship 2 Ferraris, just in case I wreck one. Cheers i will be checking the mail for the container. Just got me thinking it's probably easier for you to send it by plane. Shipping takes ages. Thanks

[@sfkid57]

jay do you ever sell any cars

[@martinbenson10]

2020 jay can we have a new resto blog

[@abc123546879]

I used to take the block out by hand after i stertiped it down.

[@michaelbrown5559]

please keep the benz with oem motor but do elec up grades, wish i could work for you i am a gear head built a few cars & motorcycles have 16 bikes now i am 70 year old worked for dealers gm ,ford subaru had my own shop my dad worked on stutz bearcat and franklins he was syracuse ny i live in nc because the weather is so i can ride motorcycles most of year ,live in marion nc 30 minutes from blue ridge parkway best bike roads in the us thanks mchael brown

[@archiesmith5138]

On your six point three Mercedes-Benz. Leave it alone that's an old fan if it ain't broke why try to fix it just do your body work on it and keep it as it is!!!

[@robertfox1853]

I would keep the 68 mercedes stock and original

[@kevinkirk4285]

14:37 I'd bet you could get a million miles or more on the 6.3, in its current form, with routine care. This car was built when people bought MBs for their reliability, sturdiness and longevity... ...not as a status symbol... because everyone else had one... I challenge you to hire drivers to put as many miles as possible on the MB 6.3! I'd bet a million miles is doable! You're almost a third of the way there!

No one else does what Jay does. That is to say, shares his collection with all of us in a way that the common guy can appreciate. No talking down to us, just sharing in everyday language what is going on in his car world. Love this stuff. No one else with an extensive car collection is doing this, to my knowledge. It is a public service. My hat is off to you Jay!

[@kaymeers7657]

Dusty Rains Dusty Could you please forward my message to Jay? My phone no. 951 551 5623 Thank You. Marvin

[@michaelheinrich44]

korrekt. One day these videos will be as worthy as many books and films becouse they conserve history and knowledge of history. KZbin will have to be aware of these assets of mankind and will preserve them. Greets from Germany (pls excuse my bad english)

[@vonq9831]

So , Right... He's Humble Too..!

[@aserta]

Keep the engine for another project. If the heart is not bad, no point in getting another.

[@mii3000]

If there aren't many left I would keep it stock but If they are common GO FOR IT!

[@carstengerm]

yep right, never touch a running system

[@marcusretaken72]

I agree! Keep the original drivetrain, and restore the body & interior.

[@ThEvltwn]

The 6.3 Litre engine is a hallmark in Mercedes history, if it had been beyond repair i would have said go for the SLS Engine... but since its working better than expected.. restore that gem to the car you've wanted for so long :)

[@mcinkyt]

Just because you can doesn't mean you should

[@b1denison]

I just wanted to say that I throughly enjoy each and every show and they’ve become my new go-to daytime entertainment during this virus lock down! Thanks for keeping a smile on my face!

[@bradleyd271]

Don't take the engine out of the Mercedes. Leave that one as is, and try to find another one to put that new engine in.

[@derjoh1986]

Jay's garage should be declared as a American national treasure! Lol

[@derjoh1986]

***** LOL!!

[@Milen4u]

Or be included in the UNESCO World Heritage.

[@derjoh1986]

Milen4u Agreed!!

[@man_on_wheelz]

When he dies he should have it in his will to make it into a museum.

[@nd318865]

A Bill Harrah for the 21rst century perhaps?

[@larryfontenot9018]

On the Mercedes... If it ain't broke, don't fix it. Better to have the stock engine and keep it classic. That Panhard with the sleeve valves, though? Pull the engine and fix it up for static display, but put another engine in it to run with. You're not running a museum, and I'm a firm believer that if you can't take it out on the road and wow the guys in the burger joint parking lot, a classic car is worthless.

[@larryfontenot9018]

***** Thanks. I was thinking in terms of taking the Panhard to classic car shows, where you'd want the original engine on display too. You could have a stand next to it for the engine, which I've seen done with other cars where the motor was too valuable as an antique to actually run.

[@bubarowe]

One way or another I'd love to see that Panhard out on the road. I saw one in the Le Mans museum and even though it's a little battered found it one of the most striking and interesting cars there. Surely there must be some sort of "after burner"/hybrid, modern, in exhaust thingy someone boffin like has come up with that could deal with the smoking issue?

[@kennedy796]

***** well the engine i think could be a running display like the guys that have the merlin engines on a trailer... just to hear it run.

[@BenjaminDutro]

***** Lol at 'when hardly anyone is on the road' in So Cal...

[@larryfontenot9018]

BenjaminDutro Hey, it happens. From around 3 AM to 5 AM, the streets and freeways are almost deserted. ^_^

[@GreenJeep1998]

I'd just fix what's wrong with that Mercedes since it's just too nice, then go hunting for one that's tires if not more of a basket case to do the SLS Swap with.

[@BravoManUK]

Yep, totally agree. Leave the 6.3 stock.

[@hazza6542]

Yup, keep it stock. Too nice to change

[@birdseyeview1543]

Keep it stock, she's proven her worth, let her be.

[@pabloramirez8900]

Too nice to mess with it. Keep it stock.

[@geirbye6747]

I like the idea of Restomodding that Mercedes! But as above I woild keep this stock and look for another to Hotrod..! ;) Nice to see all that prosjects and behind the scene! :)

[@gotham61]

Great update Jay, I am constantly in awe of the vast variety of different types of cars in your collection. Please keep the 6.3 stock. There are not too many of them left on the road, and it would be sad to see that number go down by one more due to a restomod project. I have owned four 6.3s so I appreciate what special cars they are. If you really get an itch to use that SLS motor, why not find a W109 with a 4.5 engine you can put it in? These are much less interesting cars, and other than the drive train, are essentially identical to the 6.3.

[@edwinscotthowe9929]

Jay, if it ain't broke don't fix it! Please listen to your heart. You said after servicing the Benz it runs great. Just drive it and enjoy. My family owned a Ford dealership in small town in western WA for 72 years. I worked there for 9 years. I had about every job in the place. Enjoyed buying cars at the auction in South Seattle. Left the car business in 1971 and have been kicking tires ever since. Really enjoy Jay Lenos Garage. I learn a lot. Many Thanks. Edwin Scott Howe.

[@georgegennuso8111]

Jay, really liked this show on all of the projects you are working on. Much more interesting to me than the road tests. Don't get me wrong, I like the road tests to, but looking at the projects and seeing how they are created is great. A little more details on how you do the restorations, mods and new builds helps when we are working on our own cars. All of this stuff is like candy us auto nuts.

[@edub1170]

+1

[@willemp6432]

me 2 +1

[@MGScarlet]

My sentiments exactly. More please!

[@maricaibo3507]

Totally agree. Not a wrench-turner but I really like the garage scenes. Really good to know how a car is put together in case you hear a metal hammer rattling around somewhere later on...;-)

[@danhard8440]

i agree more just vids of them working no editing just record and post

[@bigtexdfw]

MY VOTE, LEAVE THE 6.3 BENZ MOTOR STOCK.

[@mattywho8485]

This guy is amazing! He has more cars in his "being restored" section, than most anyone has in their whole collection ! Nice to see a celebrity doing something good with their wealth!

[@vonq9831]

Amen .. !

[@panzerfaulst12345]

hey Jay, I'm 19 and trying to restore my 1966 mustang. Its difficult of a college student's budget but the experience is so rewarding. I have seen your videos on the newer mustangs and I enjoyed them. However, I have noticed your 1965 GT350 in the background of a few videos. Could you do a short video on the car so we can see it and how it drives? Have you done any work to it? Thanks Jay!

[@NegativeNumbers427]

Get plenty of welding and metal shaping experience. Good luck with your project.

[@panzerfaulst12345]

NegativeNumbers427 The body is solid, no cancer, super straight. It needs to be cleaned up though, new paint, new interior, I am also restomodding the engine drive train and brakes. It is a 6cyl car and I am trying to make it more efficient, powerful, and safe.

[@aserta]

Read your comment and just dropped in to say good luck! Love those 66s.

[@Boredout454]

Hes already done a video on the GT350 bud. Do a search for it.

[@lowpricedpaint]

panzerfaulst12345 You should keep it as original as possible. If your going to change the motor find a Ford supercharged V6 or something, but keep the 6cyl thing going, especially if it has the 6 emblems on the side of the fenders. Upgrade your brakes, tires, and suspension, and keep the rest looking stock, and you have the perfect sleeper, very cool these days. My mom drove a 67 mudstain 6 cyl car for about 20 years, 3spd on the floor. Main issues that bothered me, was the firewall, the pedals, and the drum brakes. No power steering

[@code3paris]

Jay you prepped my father's 1970 Mercedes 220D at Foreign Motors. He remembers you. Regarding your 280 SEL 6.3, why would you want to molest an original 6.3? You can drop that engine and transmission in a 280 SEL 3.5 or 4.5 any day of the week. Keep the 6.3 stock.

[@ronaldreed7698]

Code3Paris because he can...

[@slmiano]

Yes I agree, Leave such a classic car as it should be and drop that modern engine into something not so important. And Ronald "just because he can" isnt a good enough reason to molest a piece of history.

[@haraldpettersen3649]

Word .

[@bencarlisle6067]

Jay, Please Do Not Mess with Perfection, 300SEL 6.3

[@sac7000]

As my former 1966 High School Auto Shop teacher drummed into our heads, " If it ain't stock, it ain't right"

[@wizardmix]

Best one yet. Love it! It brings up the larger questions: How did this whole "garage" get started? What is the history? How did it evolve into the current state? What kind of organization is it now? It seems to be a living breathing thing far beyond one man's obsession. It would be fun to learn more.. Thanks.

[@likeits1985]

"And now we come to the German section of my garage..."

[@gotham61]

likeits1985 I wish I was in a position to say exactly that.

[@jospi2]

I've got a German section in my garage and it cosists of exactly 1 car.

[@Shreddah]

TheVJProduction lol

[@lettersfromhelen]

jospi2 Uh, yeah, me too - it's a Jetta...

[@rareblues78daddy]

I sure hope he doesn't keep the German section next to the French section. One may invade the other....

[@larrybrown4769]

I love to see all the "behind the scenes" in-process work on these projects. I wish public tours of your garage were available!

[@blackdog850]

Very much appreciate the work Jay puts into these blogs though! Next best thing! Jay's knowledge is truly amazing! So appreciated!!! Thanks for sharing!

[@RayThackeray]

Jay PLEASE don't put a new engine into the Mercedes if it's got a good engine!!

[@yank-tc8bz]

Keep it stock, should be worth more in the future.

[@almilani4300]

Put in the big engine and take it to the autobahn!

[@metalmicky]

Leave it as is ,if it ain’t broke .......don’t fix it !

[@sampitts7044]

Give it the muscle see what happens.JMO

[@DiddleyBoh]

Yeah, Jay really needs the money!

[@alexm566]

Its not like he'll ever sell it

[@zeldafan4567]

My grandfather had an Mercedes SEL just like that, not the 6.3, but it was great. He lived in La Crescenta, California, and the car was a real garage queen. Barely drove it, when the early 2000s came around, it just became really far-gone. Hopefully, I can get the resources to afford, and fix up an old W108 like my grandfather's. They are lovely cars. I'd like to see this 6.3 with the original motor and drivetrain. Maybe put the SLS motor in that W210 E-Class! Also, maybe do a road test of that 300SL gullwing?!?!?!?

[@dickiemellon5409]

keep the Mercedes as-is

[@DaveKaiserIII]

dickie mellon if you upgrade the engine, you'll have to upgrade the brakes, suspension and driveline. Perhaps it will also reduce its value.

[@robertjohnson4509]

Jay Leno spin

[@chrisdurney1475]

You have a clear love of that Benz in that trim with the O.E. engine. You know you need to leave it original. Save your motor for another project.

[@gillesthibault429]

If the engine still works decently, just give it a bit of a cure like new seals or the such and keep it as close to original as possible. In a good condition, such a classic is priceless. Even better, find a 75-81 450SEL 6.9 and park it right beside the 6.3!

[@NuclearGrizzly]

100 years from now collectors will be bragging about how their cars were once restored/owned by Jay Leno

[@ihnatko]

And since this video asked for feedback: I love the shows where talk about challenges and problems with certain restorations because they show mechanics and engineers solving problems. That's where all of the real education happens. I like the idea of kids seeing Version 22 of the steam engine manifold your shop built, and taking away the lesson that sometimes they just have to keep doing something wrong and stick with it until they manage to do it right.

[@MrYutoob]

As for the Mercedes; i say keep it stock. it looks like you already have both verisons of the SLS in your garage. changing something like the engine is going to change how the car is balanced, the suspension loads, how the body rolls, power to break ratios, how it sounds, and how it feels. production cars are designed to work with very specific sets of parts with no serious modifications. It wouldn't be a real 300 sel with the new engine.

[@kmdoer]

Hi Jay, your collection is awesome. Keep the cars original as possible to the period, they are art. Painting a modern day dress on the Mona Lisa just doesn't work. You have my dream car that I will never be able to have in my life time. Restore what you can like the carousel of life at Disney for the next generation to admire and love. Take care of yourself as you mean a lot to most of us.

[@willyamouellet1658]

Just keep the Mercedes 6.3 and the Cunningham all original

[@postoffice146]

The Cunningham needs to have that original 2-speed transmission, no matter what, such a rare car.

[@peternowakowski2769]

HI JAY, I ALMOST NEVER SAY A THING BUT IF THE BENZ IS RUNNING GOOD I THINK IT WOULD BE CRAZY NOT TO KEEP IT FACTORY WE ALL KNOW THAT! THANKS PETER N.

[@jamesramplin1208]

Hi Jay. The videos you make are fantastic and I'm glad you're still doing them during the current pandemic. I agreed with the other comments about keeping the Mercedes 6.3 original. With regard to the Panhard with the sleeve valve engine would 2 stroke motorcycle oil reduce the amount of smoke?

[@GasserGlass]

Keep the Benz as it is, WHY ruin it with some stupid Resto-Mod..... I could see it if the Benz was beat up and needing a total restoration, but it doesn't, WHY RUIN IT? ....Why Fix What Aint Broke

[@NickedBlade]

Please, keep the Mercedes original. back in the early 70's i had a friend who's parents had a Mercedes, I don't know the model or numbers, but it looked very similar to the silver one you talked about possibly changing the engine in. I have wanted one ever since i was eight or nine and fell in love with it.

[@jameshicks8742]

I think what stands out to me is that there are a lot of people that would gladly pick up a broom and help clean just to be around a collection like this... I always look forward to seeing what Jay is up to.

[@ShengTooFlash]

keep the 6.3 stock please,a classic like that should stay a classic

[@usernameTheInnerTube]

One thing that I would like to see is the whole build of your Toronado. I know that there was a show about it several years back but I can't find it anywhere. Thanks.

[@GT-gt4bf]

+1

[@mitchlu]

It was one of the episodes of the TV show "Rides" hosted by Jason Priestley from 90210. Been looking for it myself...

[@usernameTheInnerTube]

mitchlu Thanks man! I'll have to do some more digging to see if I can find it.

[@AndrewBurtonS-group]

its amazing to think that one guy has so many projects going on at the same time.

[@michaelheinrich44]

and boy he has the money.

[@alanr6529]

He has the love. The money, he worked for.

[@tomc8157]

And he doesn't have to worry about working a 40-50 hour a week job plus commuting, So theres the time factor too.

[@alanr6529]

Tom c, your comment was churlish in my opinion. Jay has worked two jobs since he left school so now that he is semi retired, he deserves to enjoy the fruits of a lifetimes toil.

[@tomc8157]

How very southern of you. And yes, I am working two jobs as well and I have enough projects to keep me busy for ten lifetimes, but until I retire, then I'll have that time. But I haven't reached his retirement time yet, I was talking now tense, not past tense.

[@teccec]

I vote to leave the 6.3 Mercedes SEL original. Take care of it and let it keep going until it isn't practical to keep it original. If its running well, why pull the motor?

[@charlesbutler8894]

Great collection and restoration. I hope you keep your Mercedes all original, no apparent need to change drive trains assuming compression is good and transmission operates smoothly. It's a genuine treasure as is.

[@GeorgiGeorgiev-ne9ps]

Please Jay, do not restomad the Mercedes, keep it as it is. Because its so many miles, and you seemed to be so exited to realise it runs so strong for 324K+ miles, plus Its been you "best of" Mercedes car since you've been kid. On the other side It's also a good idea to give a new life to that SEL, but you may take a 190 or something a little older like the old SL and put the new engine it. Keep all of your Mercedeses stock :)

[@mrluigi9923]

i think jay is been cheeky,he wasnt really going to do it but he thought he would get us all worked up tongue in cheek.judging by the number of noooo,he has had the last laugh.he is a wonderful guy.

[@deanwoolery5673]

In re: 1972 630 SEL Mercedes: I have owned several Mercedes with that body style, all diesel, and have never lost my enthusiasm for those of that style, up to about 1982. I vote to leave it original-145 mph is enough for a gorgeous 4-door like that. My long-time Mercedes mechanic, Kaarlo Poikonen of 'Walnut Creek and Lafayette, who had degrees in engineering from a university in Finland and the Mercedes school, and who traveled the US for Mercedes solving problems for dealers that they were unable to deal with, finally lost his enthusiasm for the "modern" Mercedes product, and bought twoToyota Land Cruisers. He has restored several Mercedes including Hermann Goehring's command car. which he bought in Germany and shipped to the US for restoration. The point is that he knows more about Mercedes than anyone I know, and I have confidence in his opinions. He is also a fan of the older, square body style cars, and I'm sure would offer the same opinion as I have.

[@brettsummers6031]

Hey there Jay, I am a huge fan and I'm also rather envious of both your car collection and shop of yours............. Now about the Benz to be honest I am not a fan of German vehicles but I would have to say KEEP IT ORIGINAL AND DRIVE THE WHEELS OFF IT AND IF YOU DO MANAGE TO KILL THE ORIGINAL ENGINE THEN UPGRADE YOU KNOW THAT YOU HAVE PLENTY OF ROOM TO STORE THE NEW DRIVETRAIN

[@Knights2theEnd]

how does jay pay for all that and all his workers. Its insane

[@SidewaysInTraffic]

I must have seen 10+ full on tool boxes...He must have 300k of just hand tools lol.

[@mattmopar440]

he smart with his investments

[@WhiteGravey]

youtube money

[@aidanhigby7333]

he had a talk show where he would have raked in the cash

[@mcgaugh57]

KZbin partner makes fortune :)

[@danielduke5059]

Definitely my dream garage! Love the mix of old and new and weird and wonderful! The passion is there Jay knows his stuff and is so dow to earth with it even though he has literally hundreds of millions of dollars/pounds worth of cars! Cars don't have to be standard but I like the fact he is passionate about period mods!

[@slee2549]

Jay, for the love of god DONT!!! You have a 6.3 that runs sweet, any fool can throw a new power plant in an old car, the Louvre wouldn't restore the Mona Lisa with 20th Century acrylic paint, in your heart I am sure you already know the answer to your own question. Keep making these great vids.

[@johnrajkovic6749]

Hi Jay,great update on your project cars. I think you should keep the 635 Merc as stockl. Be a shame to change a classic like that.

[@davidlisney2059]

As much as I like the hotrodded cars I would keep the Mercedes original and even the gearbox in the Cunningham. Good to see the Cortina, played with them a lot many years ago here in the UK.

[@kevinkehlet1543]

I would keep your 6.3 stock. If it is still running great leave it alone

[@LawrenceRhodes]

When in doubt leave it stock.

[@FlyingCameradotnet]

The 6.3 Engine IS that car. I remember that car. The perfect sleeper.

[@alexcheetah79]

Keep the original motor in the Mercedes, that car is just being broken in!

[@dalmatharu5852]

"He was a real...real enthusiast who could afford to indulge his passion" Look in the mirror Jay!!

[@vonq9831]

Jay , you and your Outstanding Staff do a Excellent job with Cars.. ! Jay , Stay Humble my Friend .☺️

[@Mini-z1994]

Id skip on the Mercedes and just keep it as it is, or maybe do a small tune up along with polishing and working on the head a bit but keep it pretty much stock otherwise since its been running that long without any problems so far. It was made to be a cruising machine not a burnout car or sports car for that matter even if it has the potential too be both of those, if you find one in poor condition it would be a better idea though to really do something original with it like you did on the lotus elan you showed a while ago.

[@joebooth8585]

Beautiful and amazing collection Jay

[@breth8159]

If you cut the Mercedes I will bleed don't touch it . You might be able to make it faster but you will be doing it with inferior quality parts I wouldn't say the new cars are junk but they only last as long as their computer their computers are not that great...

[@mrluigi9923]

i got a laptop if he wants it. only charge for freight

[@v1c1ous0ne]

Keep the Merc with the factory engine! And btw, love seeing you on Last Man Standing!

[@NashPotatoesOutdoorShow]

I wonder how many cars Jay Leno owns...

[@markjones9752]

I love it when you take us around shop...you really feel like your part of the great work you and you team are doing...in my next life I want to be you..

[@4687878]

The Go-kart behind the Lotus,...I want to have it ,..,... hahaha !!! Put a tall Blues musician on your Christmas list, Jay ,..I'm a 58 year old kid !!! Cheers !

[@55ForwardLook]

Jay leave the original engine in there. You can find another vehicle for that modern Merc. :) it made it 326k... it would be a shame to separate it now. Would love to see how your team creates a unique part using software & computer system(?) and then uses the 3D printer to create a part that then becomes a unique piece. EG: The intake on the Rolls Royce engine.

[@gregraines1599]

I believe he already has such a video.

[@craigrry]

Hey Jay: Thanks for taking the time to update all of us on your projects, it's always nice to see the process, sometimes from start to finish, always a kick! Craig in Carlsbad, Ca

[@markfleig4586]

Thanks for sharing Jay. Keep the 6.3 in the Mercedes! It's everything a Mercedes should be.

[@domdegood5376]

Try to keep it originals.

[@domdegood5376]

chris ce Drugs burnt your brain.

[@1stcSOLDIER]

na for that guy, it was you.

[@Proff0ak]

I really want to live in the future where you can 3D print car parts you need.

[@r0ckbass]

***** they're already doing that.

[@Proff0ak]

rockbass Yeah, but, 3D printers are really expensive.

[@MrGtownjake]

***** so were CD players when they first came out...just give it time.

[@Proff0ak]

MrGtownjake I know, and so were the printers.

[@JasonWW2000]

We can do that now. The parts are printed in plastic, but if you need metal then you use the plastic version to make a mold and have it cast in metal.

[@robertphillips6296]

Jay was right about the 1914 Detroit Electric taking a long time, it’s still being worked on in January of 2022.

[@chrisblore9635]

So awesome Jay!! I love the garage art.

[@jimmarchman]

Shop tours are always my favorite vids.

[@jacanderson5335]

Jac Anderson here , I say rebuild the original motor in the Mercedes , go for 1,000,000 miles ,GO FOR IT . Tim Allen is a wuss

[@MonteOlsen]

Keep the Mercedes stock, please. It is an amazing car and it deserves the dignity of remaining as it was originally designed.

[@johncarder819]

Keep it stock. The fact that the original motor is still strong is a testament to its quality. This was one of your youthful dreams. Why not realize that dream? You already have lots of fast cars, so making it faster does not make a lot of sense.

[@TheBikerBarn]

keep the Benz Stock

[@TheTimbucktwo]

Leave the Mercedes stock jay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@algorerhythm7663]

Please accept my humble appreciation of the legacy you are leaving the world. The people that actually put their hands on these machines are talking to the people that built these machines. The time in between does not matter. Thank you Jay!

[@ahpadt]

Keep the Merc standard.

[@Bruningable]

Keep the Benz original! Fantastic video Jay! :)

[@jlow532]

Jay is preserving history thank you. He's a car guy that just happens to have a lot of money. Not a money guy that happens to buy fancy cars.

[@Imperatore7777]

Please leave the Mercedes OEM!

[@wackowacko8931]

Re: your sleeve valve engine. The most advanced sleeve valve engine was the Bristol Centaurus, used in the British Sea Fury aircraft. Apparently, Bristol Centaurus developed a specific oil that reduced or nearly eliminated smoke after warmup, and improved reliability of the sleeves. It might be wise to contact someone that maintains the remaining Sea Fury aircraft for more information on that specific type of oil. I know that Vintage V-12s (rebuilds aircraft engines) has rebuilt at least a few of those engines, so they may be a source of information on it. I doubt that anyone is still watching this thread, but just in case they do....

[@craigwall9536]

That would be Lyle Sanders or his son at Sanders Aviation...who, ironically, make smoke systems for aerobatic aircraft,,,

[@plasma3211]

Keep the Benz original! We had a 1976 MB 240D. It was Gold and it smoked real bad and smelled like it was cooking French fries, my wife named it Matilda! My wife was traveling on the PA Turnpike and the engine blew. I knew of a mechanic named Emile from Germany who had his own business. He was so good the local dealerships brought him newer S models to repair because their mechanics could not handle them. He put another engine in and someone rear ended my wife. The insurance company gave us more than we paid for it! I love the cars so we bought two more but they cannot handle the mountain snowy roads here in Western Pa. We are currently trying to buy a VW Jetta Sportwagen TDI because of the value and milage. People really do not understand these cars! I wish VW would grow a set and sell more TDI's!