The Giant and Luxurious 1957 Imperial - Jay Leno’s Garage

[@azgman6439]

No need to apologize about anything Jay. Your efforts are most appreciated!

[@hmackprotection1]

So true

[@josephsmith8275]

Just grateful that he doesn’t keep his cars away from public’s view in a hidden secret garage. Not only he introduces his massive collection every week, he even tells all the stories behind it and even shows how they drive. What a legend.

[@carmelothegoat1892]

This format is a lot more intimate, I like it!

[@Edgar-Friendly]

People go to KZbin to get away from the fake scripted corporate television that KZbin is now trying to force back on people. I had no problem with the original Jay Leno's Garage here on KZbin, and I wish he'd undelete the videos he took down.

[@rondail5675]

Exactly!!! I like it more than the others.

[@malcolmwoodnorth3081]

Jay at his best.

[@harryballzack]

I agree. This was very enjoyable.

[@charleshettrick2408]

Agree. Thanks Jay. Nice just you and us. Very enjoyable with a great car.

[@terryhudson9687]

Jay Leno: your a necessity to society. A good man!

[@boofert.washington2499]

Food, clothing and shelter. Those are the only necessities in life. Hyperbole is stupid.

[@Onewheelordeal]

@@boofert.washington2499 I think you're stupid

[@terryhudson9687]

I think butt holes are stupid, but we have them.

[@BadBlonde-CarHistory]

A good man indeed! :)

[@joestephan1111]

When I was a boy in the 1950s we would almost every year visit Pennsylvania where the family roots are. I had an uncle in a small coal mining town who, like almost everyone there, came from a poor coal mining family. It's all there was back then. He would live real frugal all year and save up his money. Then each fall he would buy the latest top of the line car, but he never drove them anywhere. He would keep it in the garage all week and on Sunday morning's pull it out into the driveway. There, he would wash & polish it, then sit on the porch all day and look at it. Once he was sure all of the neighbors had seen it, late afternoon he would put it back in the garage and close the door 'til the following Sunday. I remember his '57 imperial which replaced the previous Packard. He faithfully followed this routine until the day he passed away. Jay, thanks again for keeping rolling history alive and all the memories it brings.

[@andoletube]

That's very odd behaviour, but it results in these rare cars that are in pristine condition and barely any miles on them.

[@greggrimer354]

What a sad and pointless life. Impressing other people.

[@seaglider844]

I feel like I just went for a ride in a beautiful old car with a friend.....looking at the comments seems like there are many others who feel the same. I hope you're still doing this at 90 Jay....stay well!

[@SilentKnight43]

Well said.

[@josephsmith8275]

watergod 83 bro I’m pretty sure he meant I hope he continues filming Jay Leno’s garage even when he turns 90.

[@miniguck]

Let’s call it back to the roots or retro video‘s and suddenly it has a new feel to it 🤪

[@seaglider844]

@@josephsmith8275 yep ;-) I thought it was pretty clear

[@sirsteele]

Jay, I know I speak for a lot of your fans when I say: Thank you for going to all the trouble to post a video when you're flying solo like this. We all look forward to your video each week (especially classics like this one!), and we appreciate what you do!

[@Duude333]

Perfectly said, thank you.

[@cl7510]

Agreed, one of the few KZbin channels I still look forward to. I even stay up late on Sunday night to see what car Jay is gonna feature.

[@IslandJoe45]

#agree!!!

[@wadechubb6365]

Well said

[@fboness368]

Agreed. Jay is a national treasure.

[@RossRossiter]

My favourite category, Jay doing one of his own cars which is original and unrestored.

[@Skiiwa]

100%

[@hendo337]

He pretty much restored the interior, I get what you mean though. Far from a frame off or something.

[@marcusdamberger]

Indeed, I've mentioned the same thing on other videos of his personal collection. They always have a good story to go with them. Often they are original un-restored, unmolested, OEM except for safety items and what was needed to get roadworthy again. I like these because they are so personal and get the best of Jay from when he remembers these vehicles and why he likes them so much now. Plus it's amazing to see how these vehicles were when they rolled off the line back in the day. Keep em coming Jay! Stay safe.

[@paulnadratowski3942]

I love the original cars

[@BadBlonde-CarHistory]

Yes, same here! :)

[@lennartswenson2690]

I have to believe Jay put the camera on its tripod, left it unattended, and moved it around several times to get the drive by shots. That's a lot of work, stopping the car, repositioning the camera for a different shot, and repeat several times, all for us! Thanks Jay!

[@zincorbie]

Please don’t apologize for the lockdown shows. This is one of my favorite episodes. Great.

[@Onewheelordeal]

It's like a better Doug Demuro, I'm with you this might be a better format. More simple focus on the car

[@inguzjc]

Couldn’t agree more. Actually seems a little more personal (for lack of better word). Kind of like it’s just us in his garage. Anyway, thanks Jay for respecting the situation and creatively adjusting. Great video.

[@johnbockelie3899]

Maybe Jay should do this solo .he gets to the point about what he's showing you. No nonsense.

[@johnbockelie3899]

Do that kid on your lap now the CPS would take your kid away. Wimps.

[@gord2358]

@yumpladukfoo - nothing wrong with his language. KZbin must have edited his comment.

[@MarkInArizona]

"The hardest working guy in show business" is still doing it for his KZbin channel fans. Thank you Jay!

[@dennisblock1388]

THANKS JAY 👍

[@Deftonesdsm]

Jay did a fine job filming this. Im sure its the same editor but hey he got the footage.

[@judnichols8041]

These pandemic episodes are your finest hour Jay, and a great legacy (not to say, "...so you can go anytime"). Personally I wouldn't have made it through it without you. God Bless.

[@michaeldonaher2851]

These are my favorite episodes when Jay shares one of his "original and unmolested" cars. This show was a feel good video.

[@josephgaviota]

+++

[@edwinthompson159]

Mr. Leno is seemingly so unaffected by the stature of his celebrity, just loves his job and his cars.

[@Rhaspun]

That's his passion. He is so fortunate to have had a job that gave him the opportunity to indulge in his passion.

[@glennsaborosch4262]

I loved the "Mario" story. At 68 years, I too have grown to appreciate the beauty of the luxury cars of the fifties and sixties.

[@josephgaviota]

And how :-)

[@BradCarter-s3u]

Watching and listening to Mr Leno makes me miss my dad. Thank you

[@gregmuon]

Jay still paying his guys through this crazy time. I knew he was a stand up guy.

[@Simonofcalifornia]

His not a corporation.

[@bennylloyd-willner9667]

Well, he worked as "a stand-up guy" so... 😁😁

[@bennylloyd-willner9667]

@@Simonofcalifornia You think his YT garage channel and car shows are just a private hobby? I bet he does own a company managing everything.

[@forreview1717]

When Jay was still doing "The Tonight Show", he did pay his staff out of his own pocket when contract negotiations between the writers(?) and studio (NBC) broke down and the show was suspended. Jay is an A-1 employer, for sure!

[@4Kandlez]

@@Simonofcalifornia If he's employing people on a full time basis wouldn't he have to have a registered company ?

[@kritterbug1990]

LOVE this simpler solo format. Thanks Jay!

[@iix23]

The upside of all this is that Jay is digging in his personal collection :D

[@JoeBlow_4]

Good, when the wounded warrior asked him how many he owns he told them a little over 150. I want to see them all. ;)

[@jmoney7289]

@@JoeBlow_4 imagine the insurance and tags for all of those. And I'm positive Jay gets deals and probably has permanent tags on most cars and I still couldn't imagine handling all that the man's a machine

[@Grunge_Cycling]

Man has a fleet of gorgeous cars.

[@bobcombs170]

I,m 73 and always remember that my Sunday School teacher had one of these, and during the Christmas Holiday, she would load the whole class in her car and we would go caroling, and especially at the end, she would drop us off at our own homes, and take each one to the trunk of it and give us a box of chocolates. Thanks for the memory, and your dedication to so many of these American treasures.

[@N0mrcy4U]

Honestly Jay, for filming everything yourself, you did a great job.

[@craig221]

He really did

[@maxboya]

He has y’all really fooled if you think he did all this himself. Obviously he had his crew, he will act and pretend like it’s just him so no one bashes him or gives him grief. What were y’all born yesterday or something?

[@edgarbeat275]

@@maxboya I agree when he drives past the camera that made me think.

[@yammmit]

Edgar Beat yeah I highly doubt he drove all the way down the road to stick the camera there and then drove past it again. He could have, but I doubt it.

[@yammmit]

David Mcgraw You really think Jay reads the comments? And you really think that he’ll especially read your reply to this random comment? Make a real comment and MAYBE he’ll see it but I highly doubt it. He doesn’t even know what KZbin is.

[@nickbruni8041]

Jay ....IN The Trunk ! PRICELESS RESPECT of the humility and absolute love of the car world ! 👍🏼... Thanks Sir !

[@jackagain8346]

Just think if that trunk happened to close with no one else in the garage....I could see the headlines now.....

[@TheHylianBatman]

Mad respect for Jay doing this all by himself. Nothing professional. Nothing detached. Just a guy talking about cars he loves. It's wonderful.

[@johnlarryedward]

It's more intimate this way only Jay and me.

[@cliffrothband5080]

money helps

[@robertthacher2660]

As a comedian, there are none today like Jay!

[@daffyduck7336]

Oh wow!!! My father had a 1957 " crown imperial " what I remember was it had 4 cigarette lighters and 3 mufflers, two for the engine and one for the " instance on" heater ' you didn't have to wait for the engine to warm up to heat the passenger compartment, itwas a injection gasoline burning heater, oh and also had 45rpm record player!

[@McVaio]

​@@cliffrothband5080 Helps with what?

[@golden.lights.twinkle2329]

Fabulous car in a gorgeous colour. No-one made anything like this anywhere else in the world. This was when American engineering and style was unsurpassed by anyone.

[@kennysherrill6542]

Love the Imperial, I have a 63 Crown Imperial with the 413, I've had it since 1981, I've driven it for 200,000 +miles and yes I've gone through it all. I drove it all through the 80s an 90s while I was in the Marine Corps, my Marines would call it Sgt. Sherrill's Batmobile, all in fun, not like the other names they called me.🤔 I could get 8 of us in the car when we would go to Oceanside. My children drove in this car most of their lives growing up and in my 55 Chevy. I brought them home in my 55 Chevy from the Hospital, the only way to do it. I've been watching your brother in Adventures with a Purpose you know he's a funny guy too! I've watch you nearly my entire life, believe or not I cried the first time I saw you on TV. but I'm not saying why! Iove the videos Jay, love the cars.👍👍👍👍👍❤

[@dloadthis1617]

Very interesting comment. Thank you for posting.

[@stephen1991]

I also had a "63 Crown Imperial, a huge, smooth riding car. All leather interior, my friends would remark at how many cows it must of took to make it. Love everything about it except for the headlights being stalk mounted below the eyebrows. That was remedied soon after with a refresh.

[@kennysherrill6542]

@@stephen1991 Yes there is a couple of acres of leather in my car and I swear on a quiet day I could hear mooing coming from it.🥺

[@kennysherrill6542]

@Feral Man No I've flown around and around the earth and have traveled around the earth by ship and have traveled around the earth by cars ,trucks, jeeps, tanks you name it I've traveled AROUND the earth. I think you have your tinfoil hat on to tight! Ace🤪

[@kennysherrill6542]

@Feral Man Yea that's what I mean you never been any where you done nothing in your life just around your block! LOOSER

[@mrKozmoz]

I am really digging Jay bringing out his collection, no camera crew, but the show must go on, and Jay's doing a fine job

[@BadBlonde-CarHistory]

It is a total treat!

[@LaurenMiddleton28]

Jay your a national treasure! I wish you were still on the Tonight Show! I have fond memories being 5 or 6 years old and my mom letting me watch the Tonight show at 11:30! I always felt so happy hearing my mom laugh at your monolog.. good times..

[@jonathanschwanz6844]

Your comment about your mom was beautiful. Made me think of my dad and I watching Rodney Dangerfield on TV. Remembering my dad laughing with me.❤️

[@Ben-tr]

But that was with Johnny Carson...Lauren

[@wayne8276]

Jay's passion really shines through when he's talking about Cars and motorcycles . And since he has decades of experience with his standup comedy performing in front of live audiences across the country . His delivery is calm , on point , and is like listening to a good friend. No script needed . Smooth Mr Leno . 😎 That's one cool car . It's huge .

[@EdBrumley]

In 1963, when I was in first grade, I had a friend who invited me over to his house after school one day. His mother picked us up in this exactly similar car. I remember riding in the front seat and seeing the rear view mirror on the dash. She was a smoking Cruella DeVille character and this car fit her to a T. I had never been in a Imperial, Chrysler or Ford, for that matter. Because my Dad owned the local Chevrolet dealership. It was a boat. Thanks for the ride down memory lane. I love your videos Jay! Keep preserving rolling history and sharing it with us!

[@craigsmith8217]

Ah, memories. We had a 57 Plymouth with the 273 and push button transmission. Big tail fins. That little motor would bury the hand past the 120 mark. Once had the privilege of driving that big Chrysler with the hemi. It was a rocket.

[@BadBlonde-CarHistory]

Nice trip down memory lane!

[@daleandrews9356]

@@craigsmith8217 That car must have been almost like the one used in the movie "Christine", except I think his(Arnie's) was a '58 due - if I remember right - to the dual headlights. Wasn't it a "Fury?" Good movie and another Steven King classic! Talk about the Chrysler, a good friend of mine had a aunt who had either '62 or '63 Chrysler 300, 2 dr. hardtop and a console with the dual quad setup...from the factory! I don't know the cubic inches(probably a 440, but not a 426 hemi). And she was an elderly SCHOOL MARM and probably never drove it over around 60 mph. An old spinster! It was a dream luxury hot rod and we had a good time with it before they(his dad, her brother) sold it as part of an estate sale.

[@jamesmoore3346]

Somehow it reminds me of the 60 caddy sedan de ville my brother had when I was 13-14. That car was so long, seemed it would never end, lol..

[@Ashfielder]

I actually liked the more personal look at the car, especially the Jay’s-Eye-View of the car’s underside and the chat with the guys at the red light. Thanks for keeping the videos coming in these strange times.

[@1stpaintballmaster]

Mr. Leno, Thank you for your time. Your willingness to share it with us in spite of what must be more work and hassle is wonderful. It is very kind of you to share your knowledge and collection with anyone that chooses to listen. I am very grateful and wish good health upon you and yours. Sincerely, David

[@JoeBlow_4]

In the video where he gave a car to a wounded warrior they asked him how many cars he owned. He said "You sound like my wife. Just kidding. I have a little more than 150 cars." I want to see them all because he doesn't buy something I wouldn't buy if I had his money. ;)

[@tommunyon2874]

I built the plastic model of the Imperial as a kid. The spare tire 'bump' always fascinated me.

[@sachinh1635]

These lockdown videos have such a great wholesomeness to them, like he's everyones replacement grandpa during this time.

[@CarsandCollectors]

He's my grandpa. What are you talking about

[@nobleroman5601]

I agree with you 100%

[@daleandrews9356]

I think he's only about 2 or 3 years older than me, tee hee!

[@arevee9429]

'57 was a great year for Chrysler styling. They really were ahead of the others. And that Imperial is superb!

[@scottsmith4612]

I've never understood the cult following for '57 Chevies. It's subjective, of course, but I'll take Christine any day over any other 1957 American car.

[@emjayay]

@@scottsmith4612 The '57 Chevy was a face lift of the new for 1955 body. The center section is identical to a 1955. Fords and Plymouths were all new.

[@Tommyboy1472]

Absolutely a work of automotive art. Flat out one of the classiest cars ever made

[@giannirocco9099]

Had a grin when he said "I love these big,dopey things",I love my two door Olds 98,too!I'm basically a sports car guy but for some reason I really like taking that 98 for a cruise,power braking it in front of the youngsters,threatening girls with a romp in the backseat and so on.Lot of fun,them big old cruisers!

[@patricksullivan2894]

I am 74 years old and I also love those large land Yachts. There is nothing as comfortable on the road. I wish they still made them today.

[@amossnowdaharleyman9179]

I doubt Mr. Jay reads the comments but ,his collection aside, he is just a straight up hell of a nice guy.His collection is just a bonus.

[@mikhailkay1797]

Now here’s a man who lived a full amazing life and I’m sure will live to be 💯 leaving a great legacy of amazing auto classics which will probably go to the Peterson car museum for future generations to enjoy. Jay is the man!

[@guytansbariva2295]

Jay has mentioned in the past that he's seen the KZbin comments, mainly about people wanting to see him review this car or that. Although, I nowadays, if anything, his people might look at it

[@gord2358]

@@guytansbariva2295 - I bet you're right.

[@The_ZeroLine]

@@guytansbariva2295 I’m sure they pass along our compliments and good wishes.

[@jerrywilliams6016]

Jay, I enjoy these video more than the tonight show, that you did. I sometime shed a tear or two, It makes me the think of times gone bye, Mom, Dad and family of mine in a much more innocent time. Thanks for the memories . You're the greatest.

[@mythosallen32]

This is exactly what we want. A personal description of the car with explanation of the styling, features, engineering and a road test.

[@Sheisthedevilyouknowwho-ft9we]

Thx Jay 4what u do. I'm not even a Mopar guy (Pont), but not just the younger folks,a lot of all ages at this point need to see more of the Imperials & Desotos, their styling is something most people haven't seen, & they're beautiful. (My earliest memories of Imperials 1960s models, back in the '80s when I was a kid,going to demo derbys. We went during the years the '60s Imperials dominated, then bans started. I'm not a fan of demo derbys existing at all for a long time now. I don't care if they're big 4 door family cars or station wagons, we need to save more of the old cars, instead of purposely destroying them, one day we'll regret it. If they still want to have derbys, use Hondas, Toyotas,Nissans,etc,)

[@robfrye4664]

Always love Jay's videos! I'm 74 and I lost my doggie and very best friend due to medical issues several weeks ago. Being single, and having this occur in the midst of this pandemic has made her sad passing doubly difficult for me. So I've been watching a lot of KZbin to try and help take my mind off of my loss. Jay's mellow, soothing style of speaking and presentation, as well as his interesting information provided in these 'pandemic editions' has really been an excellent diversion, even if only for short periods. My thanks to Mr. Leno for taking the time to do these for us! Please continue! Thank you sir!

[@dorothyford6616]

Yes, as a person alone, living with fur babies, quality programs are few and far between. It helps to have an interest in anything on wheels! LOL

[@jaypeterson7637]

Even though this is a year late, I am sorry to hear of the passing of your fur baby, and best friend.💕🦮

[@philiptownsend4026]

A year has passed and I truly hope that you have been able to progress to fond memories and reminiscences of your fear dog. Best wishes to you.

[@wvusciguy]

Thank you for supporting your employees and keeping them safe!!!!!

[@spooledx2]

Jay is a true legend. Passionate about what he does and has a love for cars, I respect that man a lot.

[@jesemacias1148]

Jay deserves a like for that trunk scene

[@peterhendricksen6946]

Not a good example for kids to see.

[@McVaio]

​@@peterhendricksen6946 You're not a good example for kids to see.

[@williamkeith8944]

I'm two years younger than Jay, growing up in Amarillo,Texas. I well remember my family's 1958 Plymouth station wagon. It was white over red, the same paint scheme as the movie car 'Christine'. Fins, push button transmission with 318 cubic inch V8. We went to Disneyland on Route 66. I still remember that trip when I was 6 years old. Next new car was a 1966 Plymouth Fury II with a 383 V8 and 4 barrel carburetor. That is the car I learned to drive in when I was 15. Good times! Thank you Jay for taking me down memory lane! Y'all stay safe....

[@44WillysMB]

With everyone locked down, there is finally room on the road for that car. Great car Jay. Thanks for sharing. Happy motoring.

[@larrylentini5688]

This reminds me of the Tonight Show strike when Jay did everything himself and kept the show going like it was business as usual. Big respect for a guy who can still do that in his 70's.

[@CarsandCollectors]

He's not in his 70s

[@larrylentini5688]

@@CarsandCollectors it was probably more effort to write that comment than it would have been to Google Jay Leno's age and find that he's 70

[@CarsandCollectors]

@@larrylentini5688 never knew typing was so hard lol. i thought he was 69, not 70.

[@cjpenning]

@@CarsandCollectors He says right in the video that he's 70.

[@daleandrews9356]

Hey, didn't you know? Seventy is the new FIFTY! I'm right around the corner at 67.

[@leer.2137]

It's in amazing shape for its age, nicely improved with what you restored/improved/upgraded - those original tires when taken off must've looked like squares

[@JesusLovesYouPerfectly]

who else agrees with me that Jay Leno does not look like he's 70 years old? he looks like he's still in his early 60's at most

[@76TomD]

Like his collection, he's timeless!

[@bwsescal]

or 50s!

[@TheJiggs666]

Yeah, if you look at David Letterman, he definitely looks 70. Jay's passion for cars keeps him young.

[@Rhaspun]

@@TheJiggs666 People with passion wake up driven with a purpose.

[@scootergeorge9576]

I'm 68 and still have all my hair but Jay looks younger.

[@genesimons8368]

Thank you Jay! Without question, somebody raised you right...

[@Fileguru]

This whole episode was true gold for a car guy. Jay's the king.

[@BadBlonde-CarHistory]

The king for sure!

[@liamparker928]

Yes

[@daleandrews9356]

Right. When KZbin first came out a few years ago, I was hoping Jay would have a channel to talk about his cars.... and bingo! Enjoy the hell out of this channel along with a few others like "OldCarMemories.com", which is a car channel devoted to car enthusiasts like myself. Glad I'm not alone in my love of cars. I was told that at age 2 or 3, as I would sit in my little baby car seat in the front seat with my parents, I could name cars as they came towards ours AT NIGHT! That's how far back I go and I'm 67 years old.

[@markdemell3717]

How does a comedian have a net worth of 450 million? Wow! I should have went into comedy.

[@safetymikeengland]

@@markdemell3717 LOL - I think he is the single most successful comedian ever in the whole world! I love his philosophy about making a living: "Always have two jobs, and always live on one of them" . . . the whole time he was doing the tonight show he lived on the road gigs and banked every single tonight show buck. I admire Jay for at least two reasons; 1) he's a worthy role model for our kids as far as his work ethic, and 2) he is really the ultimate car guy.

[@rodclark5831]

Thank you Jay. At 5 years old from Scotland this is the beginning of my memories in the Vancouver area. A back Imperial shorter fins and rusting, gorgeous, modern and tech for the day. He drove it weekly from the Peace River dam through the Cariboo which eventually was fully paved. Must have been one hell of a drive. We all miss Grandpa and the Chrysler Imperial. Millions of people will miss you Jay in this same way, live forever Mister you're a great version of a Human Being.

[@garycorbin2789]

This format harks back to when Jay started doing these videos , a little less hurried and a great honesty about the collection please Jay this is an unplugged by you requesting every so often to keep it up please

[@BadBlonde-CarHistory]

it is such a treat

[@januszj.8547]

Jay's Mom and Dad are looking down, smile and say" that is how we brought him up"

[@redwing46901]

This is so cool , my late Father worked 30+ yrs at Chrysler in their transmission plant , he loved it there , he met Lee Iacoca too!

[@mbengaful]

I'm not a car guy but i could listen him all day, great storyteller.

[@jeroen9637]

Could you please, please, please do a talk about the Citroen SM that's in the back? Please?

[@MacZaglewski]

That would be amazing to see!

[@pollyandhecuba]

Hi Jeroen, just do a search - Jay covered the SM a few years ago, it should still be up here. He covers the 200mph SM as well!

[@jeroen9637]

@@pollyandhecuba No, sorry. I have searched before. The DS is on KZbin, not the SM.

[@martinogold]

I'm pretty sure he did the SM on his old website and whilst a lot of the videos were transferred to KZbin that one doesn't seem to have been. I seem to remember him talking about the Euro headlamp conversion.

[@horsterer77]

Every time I see the SM in the background, I think the same . I'd be great to have the video back, I couldn't find it anywhere either . And a big thumbs up to Jay for keeping the content coming, much appreciated !

[@bobbruders1805]

The story of Mario made me laugh. Those small stories of his past make these videos come alive and are so enjoyable.

[@JeffreyDavis7991925]

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[@mauinight1999]

Reminds me of my family

[@BadBlonde-CarHistory]

Agreed!

[@joefenech7179]

Loved my new Dads 57 Lincoln cross country ride in 59! Then added a 55 Caddy. He rebuilt the engine in a $50 1931 Model A! Sold the Caddy and mom said OK! We have a new 1960, huge 10 × 60 3 Bedroom New Moon Trailer! You fixed the 30s Ford, time to sell! Later a 59 Imperial push button nightmare! Luckily the 55 Studebaker ran like a top thru all these cars! Brand new 1961 Chevy, bounced for 100 miles from airport on return trip. To see birth Dad in NY/NY! Back home then to our military town! In Warner Robin's Ga. Where 2nd Dad stationed. Before 2 trips to Vietnam! Joe Fenech Retired USAF also. Joined & served 1974-1994! Love your Show!

[@richardfranklin5405]

@@Toddlerterminator PlLLLLpl

[@peterpabian]

With no one around to judge him, Jay actually got in the trunk.

[@donjuan150]

So true!!

[@unclemayhem6696]

That was surprising and funny.

[@CaptAwesumNo1Zone]

And accidentally locked himself in until the next episode

[@the_original_Bilb_Ono]

@@CaptAwesumNo1Zone he should start the next episode by someone unlocking the truck and he pops out without mentioning it at all.. moves on to the 38 ford..

[@barrettwbenton]

@@the_original_Bilb_Ono How many of us would pay money to see that…show of hands!

[@happo_time]

Its remarkable ... the car as well as the parallels in my childhood and Jay's. Same birthday... 4/28/50 and brought home from the hospital in a 49 Plymouth. I was the first born - My dad freaked out when my mother went into birth pains ... loaded up the car with all the pre-planed accouchements - got to the hospital and the doctors asked "where's the wife?". He had to drive back home to get her. Also I am a avid car enthusiast. My dad had a 57 New Yorker that I remember would chirp the back tires when punched at 70 mph. I remember I cried when he sold it. Anyway... retired at 71 - just built a shop with 4 bays ... drive a Tesla Mdl 3 and am trying to restore a 1990 Ram 350 Cummings Turbo-Diesel. Hope to meet Jay in person some day.

[@robertthacher2660]

I grew up in Massachusetts, just like Jay. When I was 10, my grandfather had a 54 Plymouth station wagon. Light blue. I remember the smell that car had was so nice. And it was hardly a new car then

[@ronnielambert1255]

Thanks Jay for keeping us entertained!

[@graycav56]

These shows are essential to my sanity! Thanks for keeping on Jay!

[@Bill23799]

Hey Jay, I also grew up in New Rochelle, NY. We lived at my grandfather's home on Second Street just down the hill from Union Avenue in the West side of New Rochelle which was where most of the Italians lived. We loved going by your Uncle's restaurant, Leno's Clam Bar , on Shore Road after we had gone swimming at Glen Island. As you know no one called it Leno's Clam Bar. we all called it " Greasy Nicks ". They had the best hamburgers on a poppy seeded kaiser roll with grilled onions.

[@Hvitserk67]

Regarding how to remember your earliest years in cars. I remember that I could be at the very back of my mother's VW Beetle (that is, in the cavity behind the back seat) when I was 4-5 years old in 1971-72. My father had a C1 Audi 100 at the same time and I remember sitting on the cushion (armrest) in the middle of the back seat when my father drove the car. This was, of course, a few years before one became aware of what would happen in a frontal collision. In any case, it's nice to see one of these big American cars from the 50's when the Americans had won the war and everything was possible in the jet age. For us Europeans, it's all very American and a pretty fun part of car history.

[@rickieodem488]

Jay's Garage will go down in history as the Smithsonian of automobile culture and technology. His dedication and enthusiasm is undiminished and I really appreciate that he is willing to share so much of his passion with us!

[@mosipd]

The fact that Jay would go through all the trouble to film a video, put the car up on a lift and everything, really lets you know he has a passion for this stuff. It's not a chore for him, it's actually fun.

[@lumenvitae4215]

I'd just about bet money if I gambled that he has a crew there with him. You think he actually followed covid protocols?

[@proto57]

@@lumenvitae4215 I do think he followed the protocols, so I'd take that bet. I'm sure he has been straight about all this. Even if I didn't feel that way, the videos reflect that there is no help here (nothing personal, Jay, the videos are great!).

[@guytansbariva2295]

It's his passion but don't forget...people make money from KZbin, sometimes a lot of money. Not that Jay probably actually needs it. My son loves that idiot Blippi's videos, songs, and toys, and that guy started on KZbin from nowhere, and he's a multimillionaire now.

[@guytansbariva2295]

@@lumenvitae4215 Hope so, at the time. Don't know about you, but in the last year, I've lost 2 family members and 4 co-workers.

[@The_ZeroLine]

I think it’s safe to say he actually enjoys the car stuff as much as doing comedy. Probably more since I know he likes to work and if he could have made the same amount talking about cars as doing comedy, I bet he might pick cars. As the channel grows and since cable channels have begun producing actual shows out of it, I bet his enjoyment grows because it feels like he’s working and not just indulging himself.

[@kentlarsen5834]

Love the front curved windshield, true 1950's.

[@cliftontorrence839]

Jay.....we all love you so much....thanks for all you do....back in summer 1967 while hitching rides cross-country, I had a long wait all night for my next lift, in Victorville,CA on I-15. A guy getting back on the road in the morn 'bout 8:30a after getting a coffee stop, picks me up in a '58 blk beauty imp w/landau. He asks: Where ya goin' ? I say East, he sez get in, and drives us to Knoxville, TN. Best riding car of my lifetime. Thanks for rekindling that memory.

[@KZCAN]

Jay in the trunk! That makes it one of the best episodes. I also cracked when he shut the hood and screamed.

[@petergrove5132]

Love your pink elephant, Jay. Appreciate your taking the time to film this on your own. So pleased the episodes will keep coming while we stay at home.

[@altruistebikes5963]

Jay is doing a great job of keeping these cars and their stories going and I can't imagine what will happen to his collection when the day will come for him to pass. He is the best custodian of our automobile history.

[@kevinrice4909]

He's preserved history...all his cars will have good home's and be around long after we are gone... you take out what you bring in

[@rockman4699]

Hoping Jay Leno will have a museum for these cars to transition to after his passing. Cool to think about school kids in 2120 taking a field trip to the Leno Automotive Museum in Los Angeles. God bless you Jay!

[@sunny-sq6ci]

it's going to b tough given he and his wife do not have any children. he'll probably set up a museum or donate

[@darrowfortheprosecution1404]

I don't want to push the issue TOO far but he MIGHT have a leg up on The Henry Ford Museum in terms of diversity of cars as well as old stuff. Darrow...for the Prosecution

[@lawrencefisher5256]

Ah it brings back so many memories of the enormous cars of the late 40’s and 50’s I would work on, shine, and drive. It was a good time for America and being a kid around these monsters. Thanks Jay!

[@marym6335]

This is the car my parents had, in black! We called it the “Bat Mobile” when we talk about it now. My mother drove 100mph pass the N.Y. State Police barracks and didn’t even know it!!

[@JoeBlow_4]

A couple years later my dad brought a maroon one home. I was a kid and even then I thought jeez, this thing is huge.

[@marym6335]

No one ever believes me when I say how big it was. I later learned to drive on a 1972 Oldsmobile 98. That was huge too, could fit 2 ten speed bikes in trunk. My parents moved both my sister an I to college in one trip. Of course we had less stuff than today’s kids.

[@JoeBlow_4]

@@marym6335 My dad was an engineer at Chrysler so he got two cars every year to drive. The Imperial was one he picked one year so we only had it for the year. But the cool thing was my mom didn't drive so when I was of age I got to pick a Chrysler car to drive for the year each year. (It seems so odd to say "my mom didn't drive" in this day and age but back then she just chose not to).

[@marym6335]

You were a really lucky kid in your neighborhood!!! Especially back in the day! My father didn’t drive. My mother did all the driving. He was literally the only dad that didn’t drive! Which left Mom to do all the charting of kids. Fortunately we all walked to school. When my sister was a freshman in college my parents let me take the 98 olds to her college for the weekend. I remember the feeling of the windows down and the 8track playing a Cars tape!! Loud!! On Rt14 north to Geneva NY. A gorgeous drive. 👍🏻 A fun drive down memory lane.

[@JoeBlow_4]

@@marym6335 Wow, memories. I picture listening to the Cars for the first time in University sitting next to a girl who said, you need to here this band. But picture this, one year my dad said get any Chrysler you want (I normally was relegated to something i couldn't get in trouble in). I got a black 1981 Cordoba with red leather seats and T-tops. I was just graduating college with a car that was like 9 grand in 1981. Those days were so epic.

[@adamwampler2135]

God forbid, when you're gone, Jay, our car guy will be gone. So, thank you so much for this show and these vids. In this way, you will live with us and posterity for all time. We love you, Jay!

[@XUncleBossX]

Feels like I'm just hanging out with Jay

[@BadBlonde-CarHistory]

Me too! loving it

[@jamesoiler2530]

All these years later I am still grateful for your efforts to bring us the show during the COVID!! You the Man!!

[@aliverson]

Hey Jay! Don't apologize for the quality of the video -- it's great and you're kind to keep things going and share these with us. We appreciate it!

[@AlvinBrinson]

I think it's actually better. I think production was getting inti a rut, and this episode felt fresh.

[@garrygballard8914]

The 50's were the best when we were kids. Being after WWII everyone was doing great, Car styling was coming into its own. Early rock & roll was starting and there wasn't a worry in the world.

[@user-yn9os7uc1v]

Well you're missing out jim crow, lack of equal pay, homophobia, pretty much zero discussion of mental health. Yes they were prosperous times, but let's not forget how far we have come.

[@huskerite2]

Jay, you are one celebrity that that status has not gone to your head. You're a real person. I appreciate you, without envying you. You would make any decent person a good friend. Hey, the car wasn't bad either!!

[@markspencerlogan]

Your comment about sitting on your dad's lap while he was driving reminded me of when I was around 12 years old and my father asking me to hold the steering wheel while he lit a cigar. Kind of exciting, kind of scary.

[@adamtrombino106]

I don't remember how old I was, probably 5 or 6, but my dad would have me sit on his lap while I steered his Chrysler IN TRAFFIC while he controlled he gas and brakes. No seat belts.. Pall Mall hanging off his lips.. No one said a word to us. Dangerous A/F?! Of course! FUN like you wouldn't believe at that age? You know it!

[@Viking703]

Thanks for taking the time to shoot an episode by yourself Jay. Love hearing the history and stories behind your beautiful cars. Take care. See you next week 😁

[@YouBetterCallSaul]

I'm impressed for someone who's always in front of the camera he framed it up and white balanced the camera pretty good for someone who isn't a camera operator. The idea that Jay is setting up cameras on a tripod to do a drive by running back grabbing the camera and setting it back up for another angle is pretty awesome to me. Multimillionaire and is still humble as ever!

[@frankrichardcaruso6719]

I was thinking the same thing. If there were no camera crews, it had to be him setting up the cameras for the drive-bys. Jay rocks!

[@MegaSlytherine]

This episode kept me hooked till the end..... Jay's affection for this Imperial is so genuine. The car is one hell of a looker, interior is lovely, the design is evergreen & even today, it looks much better than most of the things running out on the roads.

[@curbozerboomer1773]

1957 was one of the best years for American cars!...Back in 1970, while stationed in San Diego (Navy), I found an absolutely pristine condition 57 Lincoln Premiere...34,000 miles on it!...Being a 22yo idiot, I never really appreciated what I had bought ($600)....after less than a year, I sold this stunning vehicle-$200 more than I had paid for it!...wow!....anyway, over 50 years later, it remains my favorite car, out of over a dozen others I have owned...they are so rare today!...I have not seen one on the road for well over 20 years.

[@robertthacher2660]

@@curbozerboomer1773 I get it. You wish you knew then what you know now!

[@jeffcurt67]

My favorite way to relax when i come home from work , is to fix myself a bite to eat and watch the latest Leno's Garage video .Thanks Jay for continuing making them i appreciate it ! And if you ever need a driver for your 63 Falcon Sprint just give me a holler . Lol

[@gavins.6109]

Jay being by himself with a tripod is pretty cool, wouldn’t mind seeing more episodes like this.

[@arthrmr]

Reminds me of the older episodes

[@danmccarthy4700]

Same.

[@MrMenefrego1]

Now THAT is a true automobile! Not one single computer, just mechanical engineering at it's very finest.

[@hovanti]

Wires, yes, plenty of wires, but no mysteries with bytes and bits....anyone with a good head on their shoulders and tools could figure it out.

[@MrMenefrego1]

@@hovanti Well said!

[@wildcolonialman]

My Dad had me on his knee, 57 De Soto Station wagon, in New Zealand. Bought brand new, and fabulous memories, about 4 years old and lessons learnt never forgotten. The chassis was stunning, and I went on to buy 2 De Soto's and a Plymouth, 54, 56 and 57. Swapping bodies rotted out and putting bodies on. In NZ and Australia our Chryslers arrived in boxes for assembly and were often composite cars-that is bits and pieces from all 3 lines. It was a Fiat 500 going round and around in a paddock a few years later that sealed the driving skills. One extreme to the other, but my father a big man, also loved the small cars.

[@timbrown9731]

Best JLG ever it's great Jay is by himself just talking.

[@Mxsmanic]

The great thing about your show is the mountain of information that you share abut every car. It's substance rather than fluff. You're not just making up filler as you go. And all the more impressive when you're producing the whole episode on your own. Bravo!

[@stevenslater2669]

We used to call the fake spare tire on the trunk lid “the bagel”. My dad bought a 1960 Chrysler Saratoga in Sept. 1959, & totaled it in June, 1960. He liked that car so much he had the dealer find another 1960 Saratoga identical to the one he wrecked - except it didn’t have the bagel. He missed it so much we went to the junkyard where the first Chrysler ended up & swapped the trunk lids...

[@kmath50]

Cool story. Thanks. My brother had a 1961 Valiant that had the "bagel," as you call it.

[@jmartell2287]

Miss driving my 75 Imperial.Feel. Protected in those land yachts.Wish I had your car collection Jay.Love your videos

[@maconp1119]

I go back to these videos because they’re BETTER! No interviews no bs, just Jay and a very cool car!

[@hellskitchen10036]

...and his respect for Chrysler products makes him a true legend !

[@derekmason8445]

@@hellskitchen10036😅

[@coldwarmotors]

I love this car. So nice to see one so original and straight (and out being driven)! Best show; cheers!

[@rmilstead]

I am grateful to you for keeping the episodes going during the pandemic. Your stories, your caring and your eternal humor make a big difference for all of your fans. Thank you.

[@dreammfyre]

I love how he still looks at the camera the same way as a TV broadcast. True professional.

[@DM-wp9vq]

Watching this on November 7th, 2024... It helps so much, especially remembering what we went through in 2020 & 2021 with Covid. Which never went away, it just keeps changing. There are dark days ahead, but hopefully our country survives the biggest and most crucial test that we've faced in 160yrs.. Thank you for being an amazing person Jay/Mr. Leno! I swear that you're the Guardian Angel and Patron Saint of petrol heads and the world at large. Thank you again! We all love you Man!

[@speez3354]

Beautiful car. Jay did a great job in makings video by himself. The car is so big you can “social distancing” with the passengers.

[@Tomatohater64]

I love all of the old "big boats." Please make more of these - maybe a 1964 Cadillac Fleetwood?

[@davidsandberg7631]

I like the big 2 door cars also . I had a 1966 Sport Fury with the Commando V 8, that I bought from my Uncle.

[@Tomatohater64]

@@davidsandberg7631 Yup, another winner. 1955-1975 were my favorite years for cars. I will always love those huge Imperials, Town Cars, Cadillacs, Chevys. Early to mid 60s Cadillacs take my breath away - still.

[@af1132racing]

How can anyone not love this guy? His passion for cars and his ability to teach people about them is inspiring.

[@lsteve5170]

I thinks it’s pretty cool that Jay not only knows so much about cars, but he also is tech savvy enough to shoot his own video. Not too many people his age that can do that! Great job Jay!

[@samhianblackmoon]

Exactly 👊🏽🔥

[@BradyRay_333]

This is the first time I have seen this show and I truly loved it. There is good reason why Jay Leno is beloved. I would not call myself a car guy but every minute hanging out with Jay and hearing about this exceptional car was simply wonderful.