Restoration Blog: August 2022 | Jay Leno's Garage

Jay discovers a barn find 1963 Jaguar XKE, we learn about how replacement vintage dashboards are made, and Jay gives an update on the latest progress report in this Restoration Blog.
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[@petej.8676]

My neighbor..God rest his soul..his garage looked like thst..with a 68 Charger RT buried in it..never know right?...Jay you're living every man's dream..thanks for sharing a piece of it with the little guy✌️

[@PeterGoyer]

Holy crap, 17K miles, insane condition. 50 years in a garage without seeing the light of day. No one better than Jay to restore and save this classic automobile. eBay XKE jack = 900-1400 in the original bag.

[@daweigo6851]

Sad that it sat there for so long and the owner did not get to enjoy it more.

[@konsum949]

just insane how cool that find was

[@benjy6358]

@@daweigo6851 i used to think the same, but if that didnt happened, we would never have 17k miles mint E Type..

[@justayoutuber1906]

"It's not my bag, baby!"

[@Eezervos]

I wonder if Jay could 3D print one of those jacks :)

[@frufru0071]

Wow!😮 This has to be one of the best shows on anywhere. No mean comments, no "online bullying" & no disparaging comments about the show’s host…just 4.5 thousand car-enthusiasts who do their own work, or folks who can afford to pay a professional to bring their car back to the shape of their choosing. I must’ve put a 1000 hours of my own labour into that car, which was-along with my Hayne’s Manual-an easy & enjoyable way to learn how to do your own work. Now my sister has what will be a very desirable MG with overdrive, chrome, & leather. I miss driving, but I love to watch Jay’s show. He seems like a kindhearted gentleman. I’d love to spend a day/week in his garage & listen to him talk about cars, people & more cars. Thanks!

[@billymiller1249]

ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS SHOW AND Jay leno is so amazing i would love to be the custodian at his garage 🎉

[@tedallegri5371]

Wow! Another great segment Mr Leno! Never had any idea how a dash was made, incredible! Thank God we have you and all these talented craftsmen!

[@smal1393]

About 25 years ago, a friend let me know his neighbor has a V-12 XKE in his garage. I asked the neighbor if we could look at it and he reluctantly agreed. Feral cats and assorted rodents had taken up residence in the car. In addition, the roof of the garage leaked. In our humid climate, there was nothing left worth restoring. With the rear window and windshield broken and the door windows down, water had accumulated and rusted through the floorboards. The engine was locked, most of the aluminum was heavily corroded and the almost of all the upholstery, along with much of the wiring insulation, had been reduced to rodent nests. So sad, happy to see this one survived! Thanks for sharing this story.

[@randallmilton]

WOW! With chalk marks! Insane. I bet Dennis collins is drooling 🤤

[@richarda996]

If my memory is correct, this was a 20 mpg, and 120 mph car. A teenagers dream car back in the day. Thank you for showing us this.

[@jesstill7833]

If I’m correct the Jag had top speed of 150 miles per hour cheers 👍

[@ltsgarage7898]

One day we are going to lose this man. That will be a great loss in the car world. I don’t think there is anyone in the world who shares more about every single kind of car there is in our world. Jay. I hope you are doing well after your burns you recieved when the gas fire introduced itself to your face, arms & hands. Get healthy stay healthy young man. We need your teachings of the … wait I was going to say Automobile. But you seem to surprise us with anything that is mechanically operated. Thank you Jay !!!

[@tywjxkm]

all the best buddy🎉🎉 congratulations🎉 let's talk on telegram you've been randomly selected among today's (GIVEAWAY)🎊,

[@artlewellan2294]

"One day we'll lose the man, a great loss to the car world. Don’t think anyone in the world shares more about every kind of car in our world. Jay, I hope you are doing well after your burns when the gas fire itself to your face, arms, hands. Get and stay healthy man. We need you teaching… I was going to say Automobile. But you surprise us with anything mechanical operated. Thanks, Jay! Blue bird

[@juaerez69]

Well said Lt! Jay is a treasure to our community. Hear,hear!

[@bhuuthesecond]

A real treasure of the car world is this man! Love you Jay! Thanks so much!

[@michaelfraser5723]

" yOUNG MAN " WHAT IS THIS BULL CRAP ?

[@PicardManeuver]

That XKE is absolutely incredible. A true once in a lifetime find. Love these "behind the scenes" vids!

[@Spazik86]

Original owner was pretty stupid not to auction it..

[@OakHollowGarage]

@@Spazik86 Sure, but if the original owner truly was a hoarder, then he never would have sold it regardless of the money offered.

[@Imnotplayinganymore]

@@Spazik86 Long time watchers of the show can tell you that when Jay finds a rare bird like that he lets the heirs/owners know what they have. I'm thinking of a show where a widow was going to sell Jay a car for far less than what it was worth. He steered her towards an auction house, since it was too rich even for him. I'd bet good money he gave the heirs a very fair deal.

[@ssalamri7302]

me too man i like the colors of it how ever order that cars has a great taste 👍

[@michaeladamo1188]

@@Imnotplayinganymore I remember that.

[@mrmiscast]

It always slays me when Jay says "I hope you enjoyed a look at the shop"... Most of us would live there if he'd let us.

[@jamesengland7461]

true that!

[@853massey]

Spot on!!!

[@kkknotcool]

"a look" not a tour.

[@valentinius62]

Yeah, but the rent he'd charge! 😳

[@josephgaviota]

_Most of us would live there if he'd let us._ That's almost _LITERALLY_ true !!

[@tonybaggett1984]

Jay's legacy isn't the Tonight Show it's Jay Leno's Garage. He truly loves cars . Like what he's going to do with this car is perfect he isn't retromoding it or trying to make it perfect. He is the greatest car collector on the planet period.

[@AJ-hm5ck]

Jay, the way you narrate these blogs makes me feel like you are giving me a personal tour. The "common let me show you" routine is so relaxed and personal. Great Job....thx for sharing!

[@kennethhill3054]

MR. LENNO You will probably think me a foolish kid, my family moved to Falmouth Maine . Around the corner was an auto dealer and repair shop. The front of the business was loaded with European repair projects y friend and I would sneak into these cars turn on the radio and listen to the Wolfman and smoke PallMall straits.One sunny Saturday afternoon we decided it would be OK take a peak at the 1963 XKE in the showroom and since no one was around it would be OK to get in and have a smoke. MR. Sumner Morril the owner of the establishment was not too pleased with his potential 12yearold customers. Do Alice job on that beauty in your garage.p.s. no smoking. Ken

[@kennethhill3054]

The year was 1963

[@chi-tn]

@@kennethhill3054 Very Doubtful Jay Leno reads the comments

[@youtubecarspottersguide1]

@@chi-tn true or make a highlighted comment

[@kennethhill3054]

@@chi-tn I figured as much ,but I needed to tell the story anyway

[@MuitoDaora]

The Jaguar's interior is so mint for the age.

[@Will_CH1]

I love that you keep the Jag original.

[@tedelman1]

E’s we’re one beautiful aerodynamic lookers from the 60’s. You are so lucky to have found this particular one. Enjoy!

[@jean-jacqueskaselorganreco6879]

UNBELIEVABLE!the colour is golden opalescent sand, I have it on my 420 G.Wonderful those restoration blog shows, thanks Jay

[@GMJ]

I love that Jay gets to (occasionally) reap the benefits for being such a great custodian and advocate of automotive history. He gives so much back to this community that I believe there is no one more deserving. His cars are really "our cars" and for that I will be forever grateful.

[@Jonllandau]

What did a Jay pay for a 1963 XKE with 17,187 miles? I’d guess $50,000 would be a fair price.

[@acme_tnt8741]

At 37 years old I just learned how dashes are made and repaired. That is awesome.

[@motor-head]

I'm glad it was Jay who got that E-type Jag. He knows the right thing to do with it and has the resources to make it happen. A car like that deserves the care that Jay will give it.

[@jaywest4102]

You could start a series of nothing but time lapses of the craftsman working in your shop on these restorations and we’d watch

[@Nightrunnergunner]

Not his style go watch that somewhere else kiddo

[@luisamoa2500]

@@Nightrunnergunner it was just a suggestion Gramps

[@santiagomartinez157]

@@Nightrunnergunner party pooper!!

[@pissoff234]

Speak for yourself.

[@logancarter2134]

Absolutely

[@philipdubuque9596]

Brilliant episode! The XKE is just an unbelievable find. As you say, "original and unrestored" is always best. And good for you rescuing the TR6. I had a few friends who had TR6s when I lived in England. They referred to it as the "unloved classic". Can't wait to see it being driven. Again, another entertaining and instructive video!

[@ClinicalDecisionYikesYT]

To hell with England

[@josephhertzberg2734]

Such an amazing find. Super cool color

[@konsum949]

yeah, first I thought just another XKE, but man that was something, what a find? I have a old Volvo 144 that im the third owner on, I try my hardest to balance between 100 original and not restore it, I only polish it with an oily rag and try to maintain it as it was when I got it. Just an old Volvo with +300tkm on it but I love all the dents and signs of a hard life, and besides its not that worrisome if someone bumps into it. I had a chineese exchange student who ran into it with the bicycle when I was drinking coffee outside a barrista and she started crying about denting my old car she was really sad, I just laughed and told her to try to find with one of the bumps that she had made, and I would pretend to be mad for her.... Just told her to have a nice day I was more worried about her falling off the bike, she was so grateful and took pictures of my car and me, I wonder what she used them for...?

[@JohnS-il1dr]

I owned a TR6 when I was 17. That car was nice but it had problems up the wazoo. I miss it though. I traded it with a neighbor for a 1984 Toyota Celica what an idiot I was.

[@richardbonfiglio1765]

My old '55 Chevy has been a daily driver pickup truck for the last 67 years. Alas, the road patina has been adding up. Mexicans of the "Chevy Truck Club" like to rap on the fenders to hear the thicker tone of an older metal truck.

[@dentonfender6492]

Great show Jay!. Back in the early 80's when I was way younger, I bought a 1963 Volvo 122S, 4 banger vehicle. I drove for while without doing anything to it. Then I decided I liked it enough to refurbish the car. Rebuilt engine, new paint, and vinyl flooring & upholstery, and then there was, the destroyed, cracked dash where I was stumped about what to do. I was pretty good with my hands, so I carved a new dash out of a single piece of walnut, and it fit pretty well, not perfect, but you could not see that it wasn't a perfect fit. Finished the walnut with stain, and several coats of sun resistant finisher. Then just a few months later, someone climbed over a fence, and lit it on fire, destroying all my effort to restore the Volvo. A big let down, at least got to drive it several hundred miles.

[@edwardgabriel5281]

There are so many art forms like paintings, architecture, cooking and on and on. To me, cars are an art form. My favorite. You remind me of a great artist restoring a great and famous painting. This 94 year old loves your presentations.

[@zollotech]

Thanks for sharing this Jay. Also, when you talk about something like hose clamps and things, could we have some close up shots of what you are talking about. I loved it when you filmed everything yourself because you would show what you were talking about. Now that you have a crew I am not sure they know cars or what, but please have them show us everything without fancy pans or movement.

[@wills2140]

Like when Jay says, "look how clean it is in here..." @ 10:56 when looking in the trunk, we do not get a close up or any view.

[@tripyramidpictures9224]

I agree

[@Henke3000]

Was just about to write the same, please do more closeups!!

[@jasonk9779]

@@wills2140 Agreed. A good videographer will keep a running list of shots to get for b-roll.

[@M-TRON]

Through the years, Mr. Leno has been collecting and preserving those priceless examples of automotive history and in fact his collection is a world heritage automotive museum. Great work, Sir!

[@raytracer2651]

I was just thinking the same, he really is a great man who just wants to do good.

[@jnstonbely5215]

@James Sheppard Jim, I hear ya & I read the news too..just like Jay does . But he’s able to have his ; ...Our little corner of sanity preserved for remembering these magnificent automobiles , and I think if you can do it, do it . Life’s too short , as they say. Enjoy .

[@yambo59]

Jay - I as well as everyone hope youre doing well after your accident, youve given so much to so many in charity, entertainment, car history etc and im sure more than we even know - those of us that grew up loving all things car and all things mechanical we want you to know how much you mean to us and the history of the automobile, bikes etc, youve not only show us the cars and how to work on and preserve them, you even take us along for a ride in cars we would never learn so much about - also you do a wonderful job of educating us on all the amazing history behind the cars and the people that conceived and built them as well as how they affected automotive and in some cases world history. Jay, you are a credit in so many ways and youve given so much to so many for so long I dont know anyone that does it the same way you do. God bless you Jay, we deeply appreciate how youve entertained us and shared so much of your hobby with us all instead of just showing us a building full of shiny trophies. Please take care of yourself Jay, many of us panicked at first hearing you had been in an accident but didnt yet know the details, we were so relieved you were going to be OK and we hadnt lost our precious Jay - 👍👍👍👍

[@richardt6]

Jay, the gentle reverence with which you touch that E-Type, move the door and hood, tell me you know just how special it is and I have every confidence your clean-up will do it justice. Thank you, from Surrey, England.

[@danielclark6507]

I noticed that too.. So important to be cautious with antique and classic automobiles, especially when recently acquired.

[@castorchua]

I like how he could care less about the hoarder

[@jamesdean780]

My brother managed a body shop in Richmond Hill many years ago. He had one of these brought in for restoration. It was such a rust bucket that he refused to even look at it any further. They absolutely could not handle any salt whatsoever. It is fitting that Jay will preserve it.

[@dontaylor8451]

Sounds like a job for "Cold War Motors" Check them out on KZbin. AMAZING rust repairs mostly on 40's ~60's cars.

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

One of what? He profiled a bunch of different cars.

[@dontaylor1124]

@@OMGWTFLOLSMH restoration of rust buckets. Bunch of Canadian friends saving junk rust buckets from the crusher🤠 60 Fury a work of art/ with all the side jobs it has taken 4 years . For some strange Canadian reason they love stinking French cars, self-abuse I suppose 😵‍💫

[@dontaylor8451]

@@OMGWTFLOLSMH sorry 63 Jag rag top

[@yotafan174]

Happy that you showcased the dash company. Didn't know that they existed. I hope the get an influx of new customers.

[@legopunk2655]

It is sooooo satisfying to see the vinyl vacuumed over the dash. I watched that 4 times, lol. Great work!

[@maxclev1]

Love Jay....When I was a professional jet pilot, I flew him and his wife...I was flying out of Burbank Airport at the time. I would LOVE to visit his garage sometime....Very nice man and a lover of cars as am I..great post....wish I'd found that gem!!!

[@tywjxkm]

all the best buddy🎉🎉 congratulations🎉 let's talk on telegram you've been randomly selected among today's (GIVEAWAY)🎊...

[@samosasosa6684]

Always impressed me on how you were able to get these craftsmen together. Sir you are a light house in the fog of of restoration. Showing the rest of the car culture how it should be done.

[@djsi38t]

Yeah really impressive what someone with more money than god can do with that money.

[@brunobrauer6301]

I love the restoration videos. The dashboard guys are great, I'm sure millions of people didn't even dream about them existing.

[@od1452]

Wow. When I was a kid in 1963 Reno , my dream was to own a 63 Jag. The convertible was advertised for $6,000 . The fastback was $6,500. Later in college in the 70s I saw a used one sell for $1400 . I thought ."I can do that ! " I looked everywhere and couldn't find one even close. Some car editor ran an article informing the world they were a good deal. LOL so I blame him for blowing my chance at getting one. I think car guys are like fisherman... the good one always gets away.!!! lol. I think your decision to preserve it is a great idea. Good luck . I hope you'll let us see your progress. Thanks for the memories.

[@robertfishback4196]

THE MOST SPECIAL THING IS YOU ,,,YOU ARE A GREAT PERSON

[@Mahlgraf]

There is so much dedication, love, patience, understanding and humbleness in this man, whatever car or even just component he is working on. There are so many cars and stuff I normally would not look twice at, however as soon as Jay is giving them a focus, its like manna raining from heaven. I am really thankfull for this series.

[@SimpleCarGuy]

My favorite series on this channel! So many skilled men working in that garage, I’d love to see a monthly update with segments of people doing some actual work. That’d keep us car nerds so happy!

[@YTal5525]

Jay, I was just sick to hear about the Doble Steamer issue. That car is beyond amazing and only you and your guys at the shop could’ve restored it to the level it was. If memory serves you even put some NASA technology into the boiler. Every time I think of that car I think of how amazing it must’ve been to the people that could afford it back when. A huge technological leap forward. I’m glad to hear you guys are going to make it perfect again. Keep up the good work, God bless - Al Johnson

[@gfurstnsu]

I’m so jealous of all you restorers of cars. You live in a country that appreciates historic cars. I brought my 1973 MGB to South Korea twenty years ago because I really like that convertible car and enjoy driving it on the roads here, especially in the fall in the mountains when the trees turn that autumn red. But there is a sad tale too. Here when a car is four years old, it is considered OLD! There is little car culture here. Yes I do receive thumbs up when on the road but every two years it must pass a safety check that includes emissions. All cars must pass this test as there is no class of cars exempt. At the same time all cars must be exactly as they came off the production line. In fact each time I must show the original owners manual so they can go over every aspect of the engine including the air pump, all the lines and the exhaust system. But the car must pass the ever increasingly strict standards. I just barely passed in the past years. This year I may not pass and the car will not be able to be on the road and may be crushed. I know if I put on a catalytic converter it would easily pass but that was not on the original car so it is not allowed. I can make no modifications to the car to lower the HC and CO. etc. It is an impossible situation. No modification to pass is allowed! Also as a roadster it is considered a dangerous car and the insurance doubled last year! It may be the last time the car is on the road, so wish me luck. Oh yes I have owned the car 32 years!

[@nk53nxg]

Like the resto blogs. Would love to see the XKE and Caddy getting videos of their own when recommisioned.

[@savage22bolt32]

That XKE right there is my dream car, exactly how I would want it. Exceptional patina!

[@002mjr]

Restoration blogs are my favorite by far. Jay is the last of the Mohicans for a true automotive historian.

[@rbhoward9123]

Every car of course has a story. The Jaguar is a story yet to be completely told as it is brought back to it's former self. Thanks for sharing this Jay !

[@harryballzack]

The Just Dashes segment was awesome! Would love to see more stuff like this of small specialist shops that support the auto industry. And that E-type!! In love! The first European car I ever rode in was one. In love ever since.

[@LMacNeill]

Wow. Just... Wow! That Jaguar... So unbelievable!! I am so happy you're preserving it as original as you possibly can while still making it driveable. What an amazing find!!! And I'm happy that *YOU* have it, because we know the preservation will be done *RIGHT!* Thank you for sharing it with us! And that Just Dashes place -- it is literally the only place in the entire country that does what they do. The demand they have to deal with must be unbelievable, because it can take *months* to get your dash back from them -- and they're definitely not cheap, either. But you absolutely get what you pay for, and it's worth the wait -- I've seen their work in person on multiple cars, and you simply cannot tell it's not an original factory piece.

[@donaldkress5760]

Really Jay, an unmolested ‘63 XKE with no rust. Somebody loves you. Cool look at the dash people, thanks for that.

[@budgetaudiophilelife-long5461]

🤗 I had two friends who have passed away years ago …both owned several JAGS …one of them was a 1963 ..we went to many shows with them …GREAT TIMES 🤗😎💚💚💚

[@jackwilson8651]

Oh my god. That Jag. I’m just really happy this fell into the hands of a proper car guy like Jay. You know he’ll do the right thing.

[@bryceg5709]

And it wont get driven because hes too big for it with that hump by the gas pedal and tiny little clutch area.

[@bbrut3332]

The restoration vlogs are always the most interesting because we find that you always seem to find THE specialist to do a correct procedure. I am happy the E Jag will be done your way. The last time I rode in an E Jag convertible was in 1969. Thanks Jay for all you do related to mechanical things. By the way the Tonight Show has never been the same or as good since you left.

[@denniskwahl]

Jay's a class act,unlike Letterman ,Kimmel, and yes, Conan . Carson knew what he was doing when he picked Jay to carry on with the show he had established and loved. Great job with everything you do Jay.

[@richardraby6266]

Another brilliant production from all of our favourite presenter, thanks so much for sharing your interests and projects with us. After helping me keep my sanity during the pandemic I cannot thank you enough for all of the input that you seem to manage to do so effortlessly.

[@tywjxkm]

all the best buddy🎉🎉 congratulations🎉 let's talk on telegram you've been randomly selected among today's (GIVEAWAY)🎊..

[@carolkelly6933]

This was the best episode I've seen. Please: More of your shop, tools, and equipment! A restored classic car isn't about the finished project. It's about the journey to get to the finished project.

[@ferrellscales1155]

A national treasure. The Jag for the UK, the Jay for the US

[@Von-by8xz]

I appreciate how Jay teaches us automotive history as well as the importance of originality on so many vehicles from so many different regions and eras. His relentless pursuit and tenacity for the factory produced oem equipment is absolutely stunning. Thanks for sharing knowledge that otherwise would've been lost in the fabric of times gracefully gone by.

[@LJ-gn2un]

It's good to see someone with the means to take on a project like this and bring it to fruition. This old girl deserves it!

[@ryansmithza]

My dad had a buttercup yellow E-Type with a white soft top and the gold top I6. I can't wait to see this car running again.

[@bpaul1201awesome]

I thoroughly enjoy watching Jay and his content with all things automotive. Im glad there is so much on him on youtube for future generations to enjoy and understand just how incredible these vehicles and the work it takes to keep them going is.

[@Krideezy]

Amen

[@mtacoustic1]

Holy cow!! I have two '63 XKE's; but neither are anywhere near the shape this one is in! Got to meet Jaguar engineer 'Lofty" England (?) at a Jag festival in the 80's. In a seminar he addressed the question of why Jags rust so badly. He stated: "'money was very tight after WWII and all corners were cut to save production costs. If you couldn't see it, we didn't paint it'!

[@freepatriot6313]

Thank you sir for that info.....That will now be preserved in history. ...and quoted from the engineer that was there.

[@coryjohn4057]

My favorite. Just watching the process. I wanna see a motor teardown. I wanna read the signs on the walls. Meet the helpers. Ty Jay.

[@kosanstanojevic]

Thank you for sharing this with us Jay. These restauration blogs are my favorite

[@tywjxkm]

all the best buddy🎉🎉 congratulations🎉 let's talk on telegram you've been randomly selected among today's (GIVEAWAY)🎊,,

[@Imnotplayinganymore]

Great eclectic show Jay. Love the XKE and that you are the one who found it. I'm sure the heirs to the estate got a fair deal from you, as opposed to some random dude trying to get a steal. The dash guys are awesome...makes me wish I needed a dash. Can't wait for the TR6 full show. And massive respect for not going off on the guy who sold you that bogus oil. I would have gone through the roof and told everyone who would listen what a jerk move that was (and still had a ruined engine). You are the king of cool!

[@PeterWiernicki]

I really like the restoration blogs. They're among my favorite KZbin videos.

[@jaylenosgarage]

Thank you for watching!

[@joebacarella2829]

Wow, Jay staying busy for sure, what a true timecapsule you found on the Jag, I just seen a fully restored 63 XKE sell on Mecum for 90K of course it was red, what you have found with all the factory markings still intact, this car could be used as the factory standard for reassembling a 63 Jag, it is factory perfect, just incredible it was sitting a mile down the road, thanks for all of your knowledge and sharing with all of us, all the best to you.

[@dharmaimom]

Jay Leno = Charles Karult America's Car and Bike craftsmen. You manner and insight is priceless .. Thank You !

[@greyjay9202]

Bless you, Jay. One of your best blogs ever. I do admire the people whose craftsmanship makes all this restoration possible. There is a reason why you are universally respected throughout the vintage and classic car world. Even the cops come to you with tips about abandoned vehicles. What it comes down to, is that you are a heck of a nice guy, with a passion for automobiles.

[@juaerez69]

I love the fact that Jay knows and tells the story about every car he owns. A true gearhead aficionado!

[@moparedtn]

Lots of wonderful things happening as always at JLG. If I was a young man in LA, I'd be almost begging the man for the opportunity to just push a broom around that place - there's so much to be learned there! - Ed on the Ridge

[@gunsandpoker7432]

That jag is so lucky to have Jay as it’s owner.

[@JustanOlGuy]

Thank you , Jay, for saving automotive history and sharing it with us,.

[@nobodynoone2500]

My favorite episodes are your restoration blogs. I wish we got more day to day shop stuff. Thank you for sharing Jay. You have, and continue to, enrich the car hobby.

[@curtishoward5584]

That’s an amazing find for sure. To think it was within walking distance of you all this time. That’s just 1 of the awesome stories cars end up with. I’m a collision repair and auto paint tech. And I agree, the paint in quiet sure will come back Nicely. Can’t wait to see it after get it cleaned up! I live in KY and I always wonder what’s behind the doors in some of these old barns. I’ve seen some amazing cars just rotting away! Get that thing cleaned up and running jay id love to see how that paint and interior looks after.

[@ianmangham4570]

Great comment Curtis 🇬🇧🙏👍

[@rafaelmendez8588]

WOW!!! Please do episodes on this car! I would love to see this car come back.

[@tywjxkm]

all the best buddy🎉🎉 congratulations🎉 let's talk on telegram you've been randomly selected among today's (GIVEAWAY)🎊,,

[@deankay4434]

Coming from a family farm, I was somehow drawn to the mechanics of how things work. We had no allowance as their was no money in the checking account. I used to joke, you were only as good as a farmer, as your relationship with the bank. (150 year old practice). But I sense your passion for mechanical devices and my heart is given me a treat as it is trying to anticipate what is next. With no formal training than hands on and an apprenticeship in a two man shop, I learned, I became an ASE Master and now live in a world that only memories give me happiness. Thanks Mr. Leno.

[@paulsmith4996]

I'm amazed Mr Leno didn't end up in the hospital after opening the garage and finding the XKE - I'd have passed out. Utterly fascinating this episode, seeing the Jag, 'Just Dashes' and the steam car bits and pieces. It's like a living museum. Thank you very much for posting, I've just had a wonderful 38 minutes!

[@email4664]

Jay, and his efforts, are what collectively Make America Great, along with all of our other artists and craftsmen, engineers, and enthusiasts. Definitely not politicians..

[@tetreaulthank4068]

Jay ! Thank you for another restoration blog, they’ve turned out to be one of my favorite videos you do as part of your uTube channel and I wanted to express my gratitude to both yourself as well as the many talented people who together continue to bring these beautiful pieces of our history back to life for us all to enjoy as well as yourself ! Henry Tetreault, Vischer Ferry, NY

[@Michael-bc1du]

Love how Jay puts so much back into the world of cars. If it has wheels and a seat, he loves them. No matter who made it. Never miss an episode. Keep it going. For as long as you can.

[@bullmastiff9991]

bull mastiff 10 minutes ago Born in the 50s we love spending weekends hopping up cars in those days realizing they are long gone thanks for making our memories water.

[@randallthamm9204]

That Jaguar find is the real definition of epic congratulations!👍🇺🇸

[@jeremymatthies726]

That is a beautiful XKE. The color almost looks like a rose tint. Can we get more of these behind the scenes resto videos please, it was so captivating seeing everything your doing and the interview and shop tour of the dash place. @Jay Len's Garage hey Jay, do you do hands on with some of the resto as well? Be cool to find out and see you taking part if you do. I love hearing your explanations of everything.

[@garymuncy1778]

You are right Jay ! A machinest can remake whatever you want. 62 years maching experience , and still working every day. Thanks for the Nod. Gary Muncy

[@ClassicCaffe]

For a car enthusiast this show is like a gold mine of all kind of useful information. Thank you. You are doing a great job!

[@johnphillippi7075]

Restoration blogs are my favorites, especially enjoy when you include the mechanic/craftsman doing the work!

[@GhostOfRT300]

Thank you for calling it what it is, a restoration.

[@talosiv4927]

As so many others here have commented, that E-type was an absolutely amazing find. And just up the street from you! Made me smile too, to see your TR-6. I had one years ago and still love them! Two of my favorite cars in a single episode. Pure joy!

[@rickkiebiech6088]

Talos IV. I’m a guy who also won a prize. I was surprised to hear it. Were you as well?

[@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE]

@@rickkiebiech6088 weird, so did I...

[@rickkiebiech6088]

@@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE weird is right. Having a hard time believing it.

[@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE]

@@rickkiebiech6088 I've emailed the real Jay Leno's Garage, letting them know there's likely an imposter on the loose.

[@rickkiebiech6088]

@@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE yeah. So did I.

[@alandrobnak]

Thank you Jay for supporting local small industries.

[@Desertdweller1965]

Great Car. You're a good man. I shook your hand in Desert Storm, I felt you genuinely wanted to be there. "How can we have a war without Bob Hope?"

[@captzoom1778]

Jay thank you for doing what you're doing for automotive history what you're doing is going to be around forever you will never be forgotten for what you have accomplished thank you it wouldn't have happened without you

[@terbear4210]

Thanks for this time you spent with us Jay. The only thing that would be better is if I could come to your shop and take the tour in person with you. It is so great of you to spend this time in your day to share your passion with all us wing nuts out here. A BIG thank you from this wing nut from Michigan.

[@kathrynrose-schultz9218]

Awesome!,, I saw this Type Jag when I was 16 and fell in love! It’s still a heart car for me now!

[@robpatterson3782]

Loved the show on the 63 xke garage find! As a former owner of a new 1961 external latch e type roadster, a 63, 66, 67 and a74 v12, I'd like to offer some observations regarding your 63 Jaguar. 1st thing that I noticed was the thin white wall tyres. All 61 through 64 series 1 came with wide walls. My opalescent green 61 looked fantastic with them! Another thing I noticed was the full bulbous exhaust tips that can only be found on pre 64's. Please keep them on your e type! Ive seen so many restorations that use the later model skinny exhaust tips on the early models. NOT exactly period correct. Hope my memories are of help. PS. I also had a xk120 coupe and three 56 xk140MC roadsters. Rob Patterson in Toronto

[@Nomad_za]

This would make a very interesting series, if you decided to make a restoration series. Thank you for the awesome videos!

[@mrm1885]

Jay had the "Under the hood" episodes with Bernhard talking more in detail about the mechanical bits in the early days of Jay Leno's Garage, maybe something to try again?

[@billhart9832]

Jay, the father/son team at "JustDashes" could have been a segment on their own. Fascinating and wonderful to see the marriage of technology and craftsmanship.

[@jamesholmberg3158]

Don't tell Jay but OMG he's finally actually ageing. Not talking about the external evidence(like on the dash of a classic 442, but it's showing up a little bit in his mannerisms and thought train. Maybe too little in fact for those who have interacted/followed him consistently, but since a lot of time has passed for me it's probably more pronounced. It's clear he'll ALWAYS be a lovely man, down to earth, relatable and honest. Pretty Cool to see.

[@solegonz762]

Thank you for the shout out to the OG machinists!!

[@AC3DG]

Jay's neighbors are definitely better than my neighbors

[@scottslotterbeck3796]

Lol

[@JSDesignHK]

Congratulations, Jay. I’m so glad to know that you’re going to preserve this wonderful E Type. Hope to see you on my next trip to the US - it’s been a long time. John (the Rolls-Royce guy, friend of Fred and Krystine)

[@pissoff234]

Wherever you are stay there we got enough idiots here.

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

Yeah, yeah. So you met Jay Leno once.

[@jonbingham3595]

HI JAY, LOVE THE SHOW. WHAT I FIND SO WONDERFUL ABOUT YOU IS THE FACT THAT YOUR A REGULAR GUY, AN EVERYDAY PERSON. YOUR NOT A "HOLLYWOOD ELITIST" SNOB LIKE SO MANY FAMOUS PEOPLE IN HOLLYWOOD, ACTIVIST HYPOCRITE TYPE. YOUR REAL AND RELATABLE TO EVERYDAY PEOPLE. YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF AUTOMOTIVES IS INCREDIBLE. I THANK YOU FOR THE SHOW, AND FOR JUST BEING YOU. BLESSINGS. 🙂💖

[@drsudz]

My friend is a real estate agent. She just told me that in the San Francisco Bay Area, there are no more houses with master bedrooms. They now have primary bedrooms. So I had to chuckle when I heard you refer to the master brake and master clutch cylinders. And btw, what do we call the cylinders that those master cylinders operate? lol... It's coming. Love your channel, Jay!

[@brucegordon4992]

I believe the XKE is the most timeless car as far as looks go. A great find.

[@scottslotterbeck3796]

I've seen a '63 xke convertible in a British racing green. It was stunning.

[@gvxclassics]

Wow, I love the shop and the projects. But, I miss seeing Bernard, Jim (did he retire?) and the rest of your crew. Thanks for the "just Dashes" segment. I've heard about them for years and been waiting for an opportunity to use them. I run an itty bitty classic car repair shop, and hopefully one of my customers will need a dash. Thanks for what you do.

[@DarthVader1977]

What ever happened to the Canaanites?

[@chrissteussy5137]

What color is it? Amazing find.

[@golden.lights.twinkle2329]

@@chrissteussy5137 Jay said 'Opalescent sand'. It could be a special order colour.

[@lzappa9109]

Mr Leno. I cannot thank you & staff enough for all the effort that goes into production of these series. Also restoring and preserving older cars, trucks for future generations to see. Please take great care of yourself. From Australia. Grazie Mille.

[@bullmastiff9991]

Jay Leno is my timeless hero no rust at all , an original make and model , my car idol You Rock Mr Leno thank you !!