1932 Mercedes-Benz SSKL - Jay Leno’s Garage

The Mercedes-Benz Classic Center has painstakingly brought this legendary race car back to life and lets Jay open it up on public roads!
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1932 Mercedes-Benz SSKL - Jay Leno’s Garage
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[@you_cant_see_me_3000]

So do people who live around there see a crazy car coming are like "oh, that's just Jay again".....?

[@danturpening5773]

I met someone recently who lives in his neighborhood. Yes, they see him out in these things all the time. Sometimes they see him broken down too!

[@JohnGeorgeHill]

@@danturpening5773 I've seen Jay many times on the streets of Burbank with his own more modern cars, but nothing crazy like this.

[@magnificentfailure2390]

I take it you haven't been to Hollywood. Crazy cars are de rigeur

[@stretch54]

I saw Jay beside the road in his fire truck once many years ago when I still lived in SoCal. He also would show up periodically at Bobs Big Boy in Burbank with one of his cars to hang out with the other car guys.

[@haggis0breath]

I have wondered if he gets a special nod from the cops there, no way that thing is street legal, no bumpers no signals, headlight/taillights. I have seen a special "Jay's garage" plate in some episodes he doesn't even have that.

[@robcreel4257]

"The worst thing you can do is NOT drive this car" Well spoken, Jay!

[@fishhuntadventure]

Or not wear eye protection?

[@M7KD]

Agree

[@stevestreet2825]

Yep, $20 shatter resistant clear glasses a must

[@ericellquist7007]

A manly car? THIS IS THE HAMMER OF THE GODS!!! MAGNIFICENT! Jay, thank you. You are a national treasure...

[@CS-vo6yk]

Penis car you mean? lol

[@ericellquist7007]

@@CS-vo6yk AHAHAHA OHOHOHOHO...What a card. Stop, you're Killin' me...

[@ericellquist7007]

@@earthtoimani I choose to only speak for my own country, I've no idea how Lithuania feels about it...

[@iHaveTheDocuments]

@@CS-vo6yk this is obviously the Oscar Myer wiener mobile. Only the highly cultured like myself know this.

[@AvengerII]

@@iHaveTheDocuments Frankly, this Mercedes looks like the car the Ambiguously Gay Duo drove...

[@Pyotr_Velikiy]

Episodes like this are the best. Modern cars get more clicks but this is an amazing piece of engineering and automotive history. Mercedes was so advanced in the 20's and 30's, a W154 was like a spaceship. BTW Jay looks like Tazio Nuvolari.

[@yamahaguy1732]

B J yeah classics are better they’re real cars not computers

[@MrStabby19812]

The mercedes w125 hitting 268mph in the 30s was utter insanity.

[@dazuk1969]

I could not agree with you more BJ....this shows the development of automotive history, which Leno is a big fan of. Can you imagine driving that thing at full chat ?.....it would have been terrifying back in those days. When they took the hood off it looked like a work of art. Peace to ya.

[@VARITHMS]

@@MrStabby19812 holy smokes. I looked this up because I have not heard of it. They did it with no roll cage, tires of the period and a 5.6L V12. I couldn't imagine going that fast in a modern car. Icing on the cake, it was on a public road.

[@MrStabby19812]

@@VARITHMS yeah another guy died trying to beat it. Its suspected they accidently made the car have downforce which the chassis couldent take and failed at similar speeds. Using down force wasn't really understood until the 60s

[@ufarkingicehole]

I never see mention of the camera crew on any of the comment sections but what a phenomenal job they do showing the subject of each piece while following the narrative. A very talented crew!! Also... the clock is so the driver would be able to track how hard he needed to push the car to hit benchmarks.. very important

[@Nitroturbohead]

Jay's paasion really comes out in this episode. He is like a kid in a candy store

[@alexmuller1680]

@Tommy Salami Nazi? So anything German is nazi? Open an history book racist peasant!

[@Arch007]

lol🤣🤣🤣👍

[@Docstantinople]

The sound when it starts up and idles. You know this thing is a beast.

[@Ldunk]

This is when I love this show the most. Fantastic car!

[@dunxy]

Almost, steam is king to me!

[@sickjohnson]

That was super cool and to have Mercedes send out 2 guys that actually know so much is the icing on the cake! Never seen Jay ever take some much care driving a car...what a treat!

[@mojoblues66]

Agreed, you can think what you want about other brands, but to the best of my knowledge none of them takes their heritage as serious as Mercedes does.

[@jasondsouza3095]

I don't know why but i was smiling through out this video and then the smile widened when they started the car. Wish I could give a 1000 likes or more. Thank you everyone involved in the making of this.

[@mikebauernfeind7024]

Jason D'Souza I was smiling the whole time too. Jays enthusiasm is contagious.

[@smgoethe]

@@mikebauernfeind7024 Same here! half an hour of forgetting about everything, and just enjoying and smiling. Couldn't help it

[@benbond3433]

More and more, channels like this make my cares fade away for modern cars. Old/older cars is where it's at...soooooo much more character and individuality, and FUN. You can have your overly-regulated computers on wheels, self-driving lameness, etc. I'll keep the soul and enthusiasm by driving the old stuff, thanks.

[@billcarson4308]

I love how the Germans use the starter fluid "Get zee spray!" "Ya!"

[@a.kastner5588]

Germans know how to engineer, respect

[@Rondo2ooo]

@Hermann Goering Not you, jerk. Shame on your nick.

[@Handskemager]

Hermann Goering loool dafuq xD

[@ashya1]

@Hermann Goering thnx for commenting sir

[@brucegowling5876]

The new one was

[@email4664]

"The thrill of a lifetime"- Now, that is a compliment befitting the car. You have great guest vehicles, but this is fantastic. It sure is nice to live in a time that we are so easily able to access previous times and eras. From one restoration shop to another, Hats off to you guys there.

[@ronniewilson6597]

Wow. 150 Mph on possibly dirt roads in the 1930 Fascinating. Thanks Jay and the team 👏🏻😀👍

[@mojoblues66]

Imagine racing this beast for 3 hours (the standard time for a Grand Prix race in the 30s).

[@RD19902010]

The roads were the precursor of the Autobahn (which were designed and begun BEFORE the Nazis)

[@mcshagger510]

"The safety of steel from pedal to wheel" - great old quote from Henry Ford Another interesting vehicle - thanks Jay!

[@atf01234]

Jay looks like he regained 20 years after driving this car, what a wonderful piece of machinery

[@paulyoung181]

Another great piece of history.

[@caldwellbrett6]

There should be a award for Jay to be automobile Ambassador. Name it after him once he receives it. True Hero!

[@BIGDADDY0H]

Scale version of the Monopoly car game peice....Love it

[@tommagnum6302]

The engine almost has a menacing sound and personality, what a true piece of Mechanical Art.

[@joshdobson2737]

I could spend a whole day just looking at different parts of this car much less hearing it run.....THANK YOU!

[@robertamoyaw8812]

It was really nice to see Jay appreciate this ride. He deserves all the pleasure this classic gave him. It was good to see him this happy, he really appreciates a Classic Mercedes 🤓👍

[@sysop007]

Wow! Who else would Mercedes let drive this but Jay. So cool, this car is priceless. Jay would LOVE to have this in his collection. Right up his alley. 🙏🏼

[@benkeysor7576]

That is how it goes when you want to bring your vehicle to his garage and feature it on his show/web series.

[@guetersloh69]

Thanks Jay thanks Mercedes-Benz wow what a car ! One of the best episodes ever. !!!!

[@georgecostanza2695]

Automotive royalty indeed! Another home run Jay!!

[@ThudFalls]

That engine just did it for me, work of art!

[@jerrytee2688]

Gotta' lose the heat-wrap.

[@Lavagante25]

The engine sound is absolutely incredible!!

[@johanbjork1650]

My favorite scene- that sideshot when they casualły cruise through Jays collection on the way to the test drive.

[@SrenGrauslund]

Exactly the same place I went 'Wow!'

[@ZoomStranger]

. . . part of Jay's collection on that floor.

[@Lensman864]

What a car! And such nice people too. Amazing to see that vehicle in that traffic. Mr Leno clearly enjoyed this one!

[@fidelcatsro6948]

cant wait to replicate a chassis like that and add electric motor propulsion instead!

[@chasingwheels]

Jay is the ultimate car guy, clearly at his best when "automotive royalty" rolls in. Unbelievable enthusiasm for technical solutions - fueled by his knowledge and appreciation. It is a fine line to get his humor and wit, this video delivers ample proof Jay Leno is peerless in this space. Thank you, Sir!

[@equaliser2265]

Jays got his new shirt and jeans on that he got for Christmas.

[@robbyracer9715]

I wish we could have heard the Supercharger make music 🎶

[@stam8404]

Definitely. If you heared this once you won't get enough of it. Better than every piece of music.

[@_._._._._._._._]

Whiiiiiiir

[@bigredc222]

It's a shame, I wonder if you need a lot of open road to use it.

[@Alpostpone]

@@bigredc222 And bravery. Getting over 200 hp out of a car from an era when "handling", "grip" and especially "aerodynamics" were still very much experimental terms is rather dangerous.

[@Chr.U.Cas2216]

Dear@@Alpostpone Actually it is way over 300 German PS/hp! This engine was modified for the races and the elephant blower adds at least 25 PS/hp. Best regards, luck and health.

[@salipander6570]

That sound is so beautiful. I rewatched from 21:22 onwards about eight times until the wife asked what's happening 😆

[@goldschool9050]

I KZbin everyday. You're comment cracked me up this day.

[@Aaron-ot1xs]

That engine sounds like an aviation engine. It’s fantastic!

[@ontrack16]

20:53 the coolest engine start-up and take-off! I love how Jay is still trying to talk while his guest's face is getting pushed back! That engine sounds just like a single prop plane! Thank you Jay!

[@timford3599]

"A mechanical device pure." Absolutely THE ONLY way to describe the essence of a machine such as this.

[@unhappygilmore7129]

Got to love the hair after the drive.

[@BooXdk]

Jay actually looked 10 years younger when they rolled up in front of the garage after the ride 🙂

[@oscillatine]

I could listen that iddle sound for hours !

[@faerieSAALE]

You know you have prestige and clout when Mercedes brings you one of 4 of their special purpose-built historical racing cars and lets you drive it in L.A. traffic! Jay Leno is such a true gentleman and so respectful of others who honor him like this - he isn't presumptuous or arrogant - just thankful and obviously thrilled.Everyone is smiling.

[@fireoil]

It’s not a sound, it’s a live concert. Amazing moment thank you

[@hublo100]

Thank you Sir to lets us see and hear this beautiful historical cars! How on earth would we young people even know existence about this cars! I can’t thank you enough Please keep doing what you doing we appreciate it

[@DJMotoVlogs]

You can really see the enthusiasm from Jay and that made this episode even more enjoyable.

[@joshuavadaketh4905]

You can tell Jay is much more interested in this car than the newest Corvette or Lamborghini.

[@mojoblues66]

Yeah, the Corvettes and Lambos are an obligation, this car ignites his passion.

[@donallen3332]

And that’s one of the reasons why we love him.

[@bokhans]

Joshua Vadaketh who isn’t 😉

[@jasmijnariel]

Duuhhh me too

[@mesofius]

who wouldn't be, I'm not even a car for and I instantly recognize that this is a legendary car

[@MohCars_]

OMG I love seeing Jay geek out so hard about this lol! One of the best videos on the channel. Amazing how much knowledge Michael has as well!

[@superlegoboysz]

Jay Leno and 30s race cars are all I will ever need in this life

[@zeroelus]

I loved how even with the nice microphone setup I'm sure they have for this channel it just couldn't handle the car in the garage. And note this is not a complaint, it's just that I loved the engine is so boomy so out of the norm that really sounds so mean and awesome. A great video. Thanks for this!

[@williamwinslowhansen]

Wow . I remember having a amazing book as a child with every car ever produced up until 1968 and yes indeed this car fascinated me . What amazing workmanship into the recreation of such a historic motorcar. Just incredible .amazing

[@BillLeavens]

Wow - That was truly an experience! This show just keeps getting better and better and better! Thank you so much for sharing this with us.

[@p.thadeushornswoggler4987]

Amazing car. Thanks for bringing it to us Jay! Love your enthusiasm. I got to help cast an engine block for a 7 liter SSK replacement engine back in the 80's. What a piece of machinery.

[@fidelcatsro6948]

Wow!

[@malkucken]

The car has a Profile like Jay‘s chin

[@fidelcatsro6948]

only 18yrs older than him!

[@MichaelLesesne]

So mean 😂

[@BPJJohn]

PNISCAR

[@s.sestric9929]

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[@20alphabet]

Jay: says anything Passenger Mike: Ya, ya (nods)

[@9104311]

probably couldn't hear a word he was saying. That had to hurt his right ear drum lol..

[@lariler2]

Jay also answered him ya ya. I don't know if was a joke or not.

[@20alphabet]

@@lariler2 That's what made me notice.

[@iantownsend500]

People living near Jay’s car collection are so lucky to see a masterpiece like that on the road

[@hellion1770]

Or they cant stand the noise anymore. 😁

[@pritchettdan]

One of your very best, Jay!

[@thorstenwanoth6774]

I been around since 1963 and learnt something new today. Awesome!

[@mrdr9534]

I watch most every of J.L's videos, but what really keeps me coming back are these kinds of UNIQUE experiences that he shares, and the "restauration videos" are of course among the absolute favourites. Thanks a million for Your work and for sharing it with these videos. Best regards

[@willierants5880]

21:24 there are cars that sound good and then there's this thing firing up. I mean just listen to that this engine! The throat on it. Yup, this engine sounds beyond amazing and wait, it gets better. WOW!

[@nickbruni8041]

This is why Jay is a living legend !

[@nimmen]

the SOUND of it when you're driving. It's just godly!

[@mrscrapper3331]

Wow! What a mechanical piece of race car art! Love it!

[@bobbowie9350]

cool when it takes three people to start the car. realdeal. the second Michael works like a mad scientist. which Im sure he is. brilliant people behind this project.

[@tervez]

This thing idling like a locomotive is a beautiful soundtrack

[@pinduro1618]

Wow! The sound of it...great recording job. Thanks, Jay and team👍

[@joergbock1976]

What fantastic noise! Imagine back in the days hearing that sound, half-expecting a biplane to rush over your head. Instead this car'd race past you at similar speed!

[@bitfreakazoid]

Absolutely love the sound of the engine.

[@carnutslife]

This is awesome to see driving, I saw it at Pebble Beach last Summer.

[@ericm333]

Never gets old. “Piece of History indeed”. ALL SMILES 😊

[@elvisp5713]

FANTASTIC - ORGASMIC - SOUND!!!! ...and car too! Thanks, Jay!

[@nickbartman3250]

Truly magnificent, and Jay Leno continuously relating the past to the more current keeps the story and overall picture in perspective for us many uninitiated. Excellent. One side comment: I’ve just completed a 6.3 300 SEL to showroom condition in the UK, but without doubt the classic car parts divisional M-B Germany do not have as many parts as one would hope. I bought from secondly parts dealers and recovered bits from donor cars around the world. I mention this as Jay Leno indicates everything is available, but my bank account proves otherwise. Nick.

[@MrBluoct]

Hard to imagine driving in Cali and have this pass you And the reference to running up to 140-150 mph

[@WACRE44]

Thankful for your blogs! All!!! Your cars are a work of art, especially the oldest ones.

[@mereclander]

That...thing? is AMAZING. The engine is a piece of art, nade like a huge swiss watch. I have no more words...I’m still dreaming.

[@DeuceSchnozzle]

This video was followed by a 20 minute blooper reel of Jay getting of the Benz.

[@jakevalent6180]

The cars are nice, but I always admire Leno's pristine acrylic floors

[@Hate2Loveme1991]

Wow, what a fantastic car! Kudos to Mercedes Benz for this beautiful and well-thought-out reconstruction of this automotive classic, and also, for letting you drive the dang thing! What a rare and special privilege to drive this priceless automobile.

[@_Everyone__]

Thanks for sharing, great job Merc and Michael^2

[@johnnyjohnny3117]

Man, Jay really cuts those corners when he's turning left off a traffic light

[@alexbrown1995]

Yeah, that made me stare.....

[@Earthneedsado-over177]

Probably because there is so much car ahead of the driver. Like driving a horse-drawn wagon.

[@benkeysor7576]

That is most likely due to no power steering aka manual steering knuckle. With manual and Power steering that doesn't work you have a turn wide and accelerate slightly to make the turn.

[@ministerc9513]

It's a California-corner!

[@elonmust7470]

I usually like solo Jay, but his guest here is a joy to listen to!

[@sebastiencomeau3048]

Nah he talked too much. Lol

[@20alphabet]

Ya, ya

[@x1prodigy0x]

Take a shot every time he says “Yeha”

[@SpeedSeekerMoto]

Thats a very special sounding car. When else have you heard a 7.0l i6. Damn. It sounds like a mix of a v8 with the noise of a german 6 cyl like my mercedes c300. So cool.

[@MrGordonjames]

Thank you Jay..Micheal & Micheal & Mercedes Benz for the ride and history of this great racing car.....what a privilege to see it being driven at a speed we can relate..purring along waiting to growl.,..wow!!..and Jay i love the 300SEL 6.3..too.my dad owned 1 of only 3 to be ordered in 1969 into South Australia..the most impressive car i have ever been in for comfort and could it corner and fast..faster than the book said and adjust the fuel pump & magneto (It did have it's original dizzy with twin sets of points..though it came with the Judson maggy for some reason..and dad swapped them about..and she ran better at high speed..fastest 4 door in the world bar none and look out..she really pushed out some DIN horses..a real magic Mercedes possibly the best,they ever made..sold it in 1990 to a man 116,000 miles and ..i still have my 1974 DOHC 280 and she still purrs...

[@svtirefire]

That radiator fan looks like a prop off an Evinrude .

[@MrGaryGG48]

I had to laugh when I saw the cooling fan. I once worked in a shop that sold many very nice European sports cars and one of those being an XK-E with a "reluctant cooling fan." That fan was a flat piece of steel, about 1 1/2" wide and maybe a foot long, twisted about 20 degrees from flat on each side of the "prop-shaft." By contrast, this beast has a cast aluminum prop off a BIG outboard!!! There ain't no dainty bits on this beast!!

[@fidelcatsro6948]

boat propellor fan

[@syx3s]

that is one of the coolest cars that has ever existed. and scariest.

[@GGDonner]

this is my favorite jay lenos garage video so far. fascinating to learn about the history and the machine itself

[@user-gc1zn5mn4p]

Great video, Jay. I enjoy all your videos yet I enjoy your Mercedes-Benz videos the most--especially the ones from the Mercedes-Benz Classic Center. Keep up the great work. :)

[@Inazuma68]

Wow wow wow. This is the real stuff. Greetings from Switzerland

[@alxtan1]

RIP Jay and his passenger”s hearing.

[@AmraphelofShinar]

Chico Chico Huh? what’d you say?

[@dunxy]

You could see the pain in the passengers face!

[@nickc-s3675]

Thank you Jay and a big thank you to Mercedes classic 👍 as this video of a great mechanical machine cheered myself up well feeling a bit off today.

[@Bultish]

I just Love this channel, Jay you are the best, thanks ❤️

[@marcuspilz9181]

Here in Germany you have to rent a complete racing circle to drive this car. In America, come on lets get a ride, just on open streets. nice🙂

[@Crusader1815]

Looks sort of like a Zeppelin, especially the rear.

[@maxwellhowig510]

Yeah, it looks like the ever elusive penile zeppelins once used during The Canadia clone wars. Canadia not being a real country anymore...

[@AvengerII]

You think it looks like a zeppelin? I think it looks like a p*nis!

[@maxwellhowig510]

@@AvengerII I know, right? Cause, right?

[@20alphabet]

@AvengerII You think everything looks like a penis. Internet has harmed you.

[@Crusader1815]

@@20alphabet People see what they want to see. Some people just want to see penises.

[@KeithProctorArtist]

Thanks .. great to see this car .. great show .

[@larrygall5831]

God, that beautiful sound. I'd like a soundtrack of this thing idling so I can fall asleep to it. It tickles my brain so nicely... lol

[@giovannigarbarini]

Best episodes are always the ones like this with actual car engineers, builders and historians. Please Jay more of this! (and less sales representatives who can just memorize a brochure).

[@Farmington_River_Rods]

👍 Love the vintage/classics. And refreshing KZbin vids when there are so many know nothing KZbinrs with millions of subs & views. Jay may be a Richie rich but he is into it, knows his stuff & brings in knowledgeable people.

[@MrGaryGG48]

I understand the "Richie rich" reference but it really doesn't apply to Jay. He has the bucks today to have assembled one of the most complete car collections in the world but he didn't inherit that. He earned it from the days working in a car dealership as the "lot boy / runner" to the years working the comedy clubs long before the Tonight Show was ever offered to him. He earned every dime and has applied it rather well. I like the comment he has made a couple of times regarding the collection. He says something to the effect that he has had only one wife for all of these years... and all of these cars. Great Choice; Good Judgement!!

[@noelnicholls1894]

Yes indeed. It occurs to me that he has sunk his fortune into this car collection. Doubtless he has more than enough to live well, but one’s impression is that he lives relatively modestly.

[@dr.buzzvonjellar8862]

Priceless Historical Benz, LA traffic, Jay’s having a ball! Thank you Jay!

[@DmytroBaldr82]

Fantastic restoration, and what a wonderful sound of the motor!

[@stephenmhoye]

This may just be the best episode ever. Thanks to all involved. Gonna' be hard to top!

[@man_on_wheelz]

"Can't wait for you to hear the sound of the supercharger!" You mean the constant firing of a heavy caliber machine gun?

[@manutd4life253]

Lol

[@iammaximus614]

♥️ OldSchool..🏁😎👍🏽 Nothing like it

[@kirktitgen6395]

This is the most beautiful car I have ever seen, along with Auto Union Type A!