1913 Bugatti Type 22 - Jay Leno's Garage

[@kook4u]

I met him at Cars and Coffee in Scottsdale! This guy was even wrenching on his Bugatti at the car show. He was so enthusiastic to share his story and his car with everyone, I can’t think of another person who deserves to care for that Bugatti.

[@chuckb1300]

Look at his fingers at about 17.5 min. This guy isn't your work on a car once in a while kind of guy. This guy is the real deal. Jealousy of your opportunity to meet this guy Kchhibs. :)

[@kook4u]

If only I knew what a legend I was talking to. I wasn't even sure if the car was the real deal or not it just seemed to good to be true. I asked him about the color and he rummaged through the boot head first for a few minutes before emerging with a pack of cigarettes that matched the car color and I was like you have got to be kidding me. Seeing this thing in person was absolutely legendary. I don't know if I will ever see something this rare and special again. Also I agree, the guy had a full set of spanners out to work on the car while he had it parked! Turned it on and revved the hell out of it, the smell was so different because it doesn't run on pump gas.

[@ChrisStockslager]

Kchhibs On what kind of gasoline does it run??

[@richardlinter4111]

That early, motor fuel was termed "benzine" (assorted petroleum ether hydrocarbons, not the same aromatic-ring thing as modern benzene, nor actual ether) and came in sealed cans. What Travis is using? No idea.

[@richardlinter4111]

Yes, there were a few alcohol-burning monsters (methylated spirits or 'wood alcohol' or 'fusel oil' is basically impure methanol). But by 1913 most cars were fuelled by some sort of distilled fractionated petroleum.

[@stephenb.9635]

The cigarettes that inspired the Bugatti blue are the French "Gauloises". The "vente restreinte" packet on the show are Gauloises cigarettes issued to troops, hospices, hospitals (!) and various support personnel during war time. "Vente restreinte" means "limited sale", or in today's lingo: "not for resale".

[@goldenjimbo007]

This comment needs to be pinned at the top!

[@literallyshaking8019]

This is the type of info I read the comments for. Love it.

[@archiprosody]

I think you mean "venti restaurant." 🤣

[@xtdrew]

😅

[@carlosc3768]

Great peace of information Stephen, considering what a super knowledgeable Bugatti expert Alan is it is really nice that you managed to help him to fine tune his Bugatti knowledge even if it is only a micromillimeter...loved it...thank you

[@hendrikvanleeuwen9110]

Gotta love a guy who restores his 100 yr old racer, takes it for a drive and nearly stacks it! Truly deserving owner.

[@Patrick_B687-3]

And not only 100, but the oldest known of its type on the road. A true car guy right there.

[@tonyzed6831]

The fantastic thing here is that this car is still alive. It's not sleeping in a museum or in a rich collector's garage. It's still doing the thing it was built for.

[@OmarDenarzi]

Yes indead

[@Pete-z6e]

I agree…indeed.

[@Hudson1951]

Absolutely.

[@MoparManiacSr]

Alan could be the most enthusiastic enthusiast to have ever been on Jay's show. I was almost as excited as they were just watching them. Hope a guardian angel follows the car everywhere.

[@timothydraper3687]

I hope a guardian angel follows Alan too, he's a great guy.

[@chuckv784]

I had seen the car and Alan at a Cars and Coffee in Scottsdale a few years ago. Yesterday I convinced my wife to attend cars and Coffee in Scottsdale and was telling her about the 1913 Bugatti and how the owner loved chatting about it. Sure enough the car and Alan were there. While we did not chat I was excited to get to see this wonderful car again.

[@bredlo]

Fantastic. When you've tracked down your favorite car's founder's wife's favorite cigarettes... you're truly all in. Beautiful automobile. Thanks for sharing with us!

[@rhodesianwojak2095]

heh

[@blackvic5157]

I must grok...

[@literallyshaking8019]

This is the type of steward who deserves to own/take care of one of these incredible old machines. For one he drives it, gets his hands dirty maintaining it, and is not only passionate and knowledgeable, but willing to share it with the world. Far too many of these cars are locked away in hidden bunkers and haven’t turned a wheel in decades.

[@Xynudu]

That was really good. Wow, the owner is so passionate about this car. There should be more people like him. What more can you say ? Great car and video.

[@venusreena2532]

More people driving $20M cars?

[@leejackson4724]

xynudu it's really awesome that the owner is unafraid to drive this thing and to let others drive it as well

[@leejackson4724]

I could never drive a car like this on public roads. with my luck, a drunk ,uninsured illegal would run into me and then take off.

[@UA-51]

Venus Reena not just those kind of cars, he meant drive old cars almost anywhere. 🙂 And I agree

[@UA-51]

I completely agree, the only way a car can stay running and serviced is Daily. True you can’t drive most in the Colder seasons. But some you can and should!

[@miaouew]

I would love to sit down and just talk cars with Leno. Grew up watching him on the Tonight Show. not my favorite comedian (nobody will ever beat Carlin) but I love that he is a TRUE car guy, not just some rich jerk who owns exotics because he wants people to think he is cool.

[@scotforman1894]

Mr. Jay said " kind of a special episode"!? This is my dream episode that I have waited years for. Mr Alan Travis is now on my hero list for driving this car as it should be. (And he seems a nice guy) THANK YOU JAY LENO! THANK YOU ALAN !

[@KeithProctorArtist]

These two just feed off each other and are totally lost in the details , forget the cameras all together , love it , such passion .

[@spookerr]

This is an important piece of history. Not not just some antique car. Notice how much time Leno spent on this episode.

[@zebunker]

Not really. History spans billions of years, humanity over 1 million years.

[@declassifiedoffical]

@@zebunker smartass....in the last 122 years of automotive history.....

[@joshacollins84]

He weighed the leafs of the leafs springs! Individual LEAFS! I love this guy!

[@Hudson1951]

I Absolutely Love The Sound Of That Engine.

[@sammysouth8372]

Three cheers for the dude in the hat. He is one of the few that has been able to get a few words in edgewise in Jay’s presence. No mean feat that.

[@xvdd1]

I love this guys enthusiasm and the fact that he was hands on with this restoration rather then farming it out I wish there was more guys like him out there he does justice to preserving the spirit of these automotive milestones.

[@buddieluvsu]

Your Guest enthusiasm is over the top .

[@bitfreakazoid]

This is what I absolutely love seeing. Not just these old awesome cars, but getting into more detail on how it works on the inside. I really hope to see more of this type of content. Would love to see Mr. Leno re-go over some of his older cars like his aero-engined stuff and Bugattis, etc. and go into a lot more detail in how everything works with closeups and pictures of the components. Kind of one of the nice things about the Restoration Blog, which I hope we get another one soon, is that we get a little bit of that type of content.

[@cybercat1531]

Of all the reasons I'm subscribed for, these videos about these old cars are the #1 reason.

[@travisnelson9104]

Jay Leno is the biggest car nerd. Such a nice guy. Really good to see someone so enthusiastic about something after all these years still. Love his collection and him. Seems like such a cool nice guy.

[@richardlinter4111]

Dear Mr Leno (& Travis!): The "Vente Restreinte" in such bold lettering on the light blue packet of cigarettes (at 3:15 ) means "Sale restricted (to army troops)". Those are probably the famous "Gauloises", so-called because subsidised by the republic and for issue to the troops. The colour might well have inspired a 1913 Bugatti's paint scheme, but I reckon the packet design dates from after 1914. You probably would not like the taste, Gauloise cigarettes were rather bitter-tasting, but NCOs were issued with so-called "Caporal" (corporal) cigarettes, made with a better class of tobacco.

[@IronClad292]

Wow !! That was interesting. Thanks for the history lesson. I love stuff like this !!

[@djremotion2]

Did you notice the pack also had a contrasting darker blue stripe. It looks very familiar. So I would say not only the bugatti light blue came from the pack, they propably understood it was a good combo so they used both colors on their cars.

[@richardlinter4111]

Yes! And the two-tone design with a darker blue was much more prominent later with the art-deco design of a standard pack of Gitanes ("Gypsies").

[@djremotion2]

Very much so yes!

[@BertrandNelson-Paris]

Richard Linter exactly, I've just reply too. I'm French and was conscripted in 81 and I used these cigarettes, called Troupes (Troops) in French. But the Gauloises had better taste and were publicly sold. Caporal (Corporal) are similar to the Troops, the Vente Restreinte ones.

[@timcolledge3732]

Ettore Bugatti was a genius. Great to see this car is owned by such a knowledgeable enthusiast.

[@TheFastrider76]

This episode simply blew my mind! A car this old, with heritage and history been driven around in the valley next to a bunch of distracted suv drivers, has some massive level of badasserie by both guys!!

[@IvoPoblete]

Finally, Jay! This is what your channel is all about. Try not to change it, please.

[@gp92510]

This may be your finest, most enjoyable effort yet.... We can feel the enthusiasm of both you and your fellow collector... You, sir, are a real treasure...a real American treasure...

[@RivieraByBuick]

the most competent guy on this show so far

[@michelvanbriemen3459]

I think mister Leno is pretty competent too

[@bradcaldwell9158]

Whenever I hear the phrase "car enthusiast" from now on, a vision of Alan Travis enjoying his ride in this car will pop into my mind's eye. Thank you, Alan, for keeping this glorious piece of history functioning as a car, accessible to the public, instead of moldering away in some museum. I can't imagine a better match of car to owner. Great stuff!

[@JohnWhite-xc3md]

So far, my favorite episode. Allen's grasp of how every component of the car functions and why, and the history of its designer/builder is fascinating. Amazing to me that the design of an engine 107yrs ago was so precise that it runs cool without a fan! Just beautiful.

[@moparedtn]

All these years of watching JLG and this episode just hit my top 5 favorite list. Wonderful episode. Thank you Alan and thanks Jay for sharing.

[@grayfool]

Brilliant. Best episode ever. Alan is THE man. Thanks so much Jay . Perfect.

[@jimmybeauxarts]

108 years old car , amazing, I do not think that any of nowadays car would survive that long , amazing, it is like 100 years Miata

[@shawnbrennan2583]

Alan Travis' enthusiasm and passion for this car is incredible, and truly contagious. He's a true car enthusiast. The funniest part is the two of them in the car...looks like 2 hams squeezed into a can.

[@46danz]

The Bugatti wizard,stunning car.Brilliant it’s not sitting in a museum.

[@Anonymous12465]

Jay Leno is and forever shall be a God Damn American Hero.

[@CommodoreFan64]

I don't know about Jay being an American hero, as a title like that belong to people in the US Military, Firefighters, rescue responders, and Good honest police officers, but he sure is one of a kind, and i'm glad he's been around for so long. He truly was the last watchable late night host.

[@jmoney7289]

Commodorefan64 he's a hero to the car world at least

[@iot1452]

Car guys like him are a dying breed. I doubt his kids or grandkids are as passionate as him about these things. They'll probably auction these treasures off after he gets too old to lovingly tend to these machines. His workshop looks absolutely fantastic.

[@TH_ANDY]

debbie downer

[@Norfolk4Life5]

He has no kids or grandkids. His facility will become a museum when he passes away.

[@davidhinson0369]

The engineering of this car is far more advanced than any American car of time. Can't believe it doesn't have a fan for cooling. Absolutely beautiful car, Jay time for a race Mercer vs Bugatti love the show.

[@Spazik86]

There will be always enthusiasts like him...

[@willywillywillywillywilly]

No they’re not a dying breed.

[@wickie2222]

Jay, Possibly the best episode you've made. Brilliant!

[@Vicus_of_Utrecht]

What about the taco one?

[@Crushenator500]

Great video and great guest, this guy's enthusiasm and knowledge is infectious.

[@abbaby555]

one of your best episodes yet, thanks for sharing

[@kfrerix9777]

It could have only been better if they had done the Bugatti vs Mercer thing!

[@jm8080ful]

RK F Probably for the better, don't want to see this things crash, they're not really cars with good handling.

[@venusreena2532]

ditto that

[@leejackson4724]

abbaby555 I have seen cars like this before but only as museum pieces. its really cool to see one alive and in motion.

[@FamilysimonUSA]

Jay is amazing, he has so much experience he can climb in and drive anything. That takes a lot of talent. And he knowledgeably talk about what kind of oil it should run.

[@GaitaPonto]

Mr. Travis...what a jewel. Congrats.

[@moosiah]

when I worked at Megacycle we made a new cam and followers for one of these --- those 'banana' cam followers are a section of a 6" dia pipe --- they move in a brass block lined w babbit to guide them -- we hardfaced the tips of the followers to run on the cam ------ a fun project to work on ----

[@mrhappy8966]

that sound is calming for some reason smooth for the day im sure

[@25Johe]

I think the feeling Jay gets driving this car is that same I get driving my 59 Jaguar xk150 DHC that was my fathers that he bought in 1960. So much fun!

[@Daveinet]

Ah, finally a real Jay Leno's garage kind of car. These are the cars I watch the show for. I would love to see more underneath, or more detail of how the steering with brakes worked. I love to see the detail of how stuff was done back then. Liked seeing the valve illustration.

[@brunonjezic6208]

You are really making great KZbin legacy of knowledge and entusiasam about cars for people all around the world. Thank you Jay

[@tom7601]

Jay's guest was a pleasure to listen to with his vast knowledge of the car!

[@toobalicious]

This is such a wonderful episode: a piece of rolling history that is being driven by its' owner, and informative conversation where I learned a lot. Thanks for this Jay and Alan!

[@Jayhawkga]

This may be the most historically important car that Jay has had on in a long time.

[@nzdatsports9659]

That was unbelievably informative and satisfying , thanks !

[@captaccordion]

How entertaining to see an absolute Bugatti nerd! And wonderful to see such a great piece of history on the road.

[@pipercomanche2506]

Best episode yet. He did a service to the world in his restoration. Well done. I wish your TV Show on CNBC was more like this, I like the history of the thing, the interesting facts. All the silly stuff on CNBC I could really do without. This show is sooooo much better.

[@gregorytimmons4777]

Michael Ellis That show trys too hard to be Top Gear.

[@pipercomanche2506]

That might be partially true. My favorite part of the CNBC show is the part with Donald the appraiser. At least they give some back ground on the automobiles. :-)

[@xsbuilder1]

I love it when the owner is so knowledgeable and so enthusiastic about his car!! Beautiful car and great story. Thanks Jay for showing it.

[@Menstral]

Alan the owner had 1800 hours of silent-Bob restoration time, and he came ready to talk & inform.

[@propaneandpropaneaccessori3446]

Haha dudes giving me anxiety

[@fishhuntadventure]

I’d DD that wagon

[@KeithProctorArtist]

I love the guys enthusiasm, these two could talk for ever about this car, a perfect match :) ... this is what its all about .

[@JT-kr3dg]

Gotta love these old fellas gabbing about history, craftsmanship, still driving these rolling museums. I would be terrified to leave the driveway.

[@fishhuntadventure]

Why? It’s totally cool.

[@pablocramer9669]

An Ettore Bugatte masterwok. And an owner deserving this car. Thanks Jay.

[@shaft9000]

The absence of wisecracks were nary missed in this one. This was like church for petrolheads. A revelation of a drive if there ever was one, and if I had to choose a "best of JLG" this would be at or near the top. Thank you (again), Jay!

[@scotforman1894]

shaft9000 Well said !!

[@Vicus_of_Utrecht]

Better eps came since your comment

[@steveeaton9126]

Lol, I never expected a guest as totally effusive & dynamic as Jay, but Alan is.

[@Mrcaffinebean]

Probably the most excited I’ve seen Jay and his guest and the car are so cool. What a great episode!

[@jonmitchell9019]

I really like this episode. Jay let the other guy talk because he really knew his stuff. Told everything about the car. Awesome. Give us more Jay. Thank you.

[@VintageTexas59]

Wow, what a treasure and the nice owner know's his stuff, great episode. Thanks for sharing this gem !

[@geneahart5607]

My favorite episode ever, fantastic car, deserving enthusiastic owner, this is what it's all about!

[@Rebar77_real]

What a treat Jay! Big thanks to Alan for bringing it by the shop for all of us to check out. Beautiful restoration man. So great that she's actually driven around too, instead of being stuck in some dusty museum! Fun ride and great story, beautiful machine. Thanks again!

[@aufrichtigforty6296]

Your comment brings it all together. Rarest of machines brought vividly back to life on the mass medium of the Net by two passionate aficionados.

[@TheRealDanMac]

i love how jay doesnt attack when someone says something wrong excellent host ever

[@jeffharper6259]

All your videos are amazing Jay, but this one really resonated. I felt like you were genuinely happy in this video, especially once the driving portion started :) Please keep sharing your love of the automobile with us, we are both very lucky and honored to view your passion (fueled by your success) online for the price of an internet connection and some hardware.

[@johnsalisbury3768]

Love to see the enthusiasm of a true enthusiast with his self restored piece of automotive history!

[@VelocityLabs]

Ask this guy a "Yes" or "No" question and he'll talk for 2 weeks straight without stopping XD

[@silverstorm6973]

Im sure That’s because he’s very passionate about his car :)

[@robertblanchard6196]

What does XD mean?

[@crashbox7130]

@@robertblanchard6196 I believe it represents a big grin with screwed up eyes. You need to look at it sideways on and it'll look like this....... 😆 it's meant to show the comment isn't meant to be taken seriously.

[@jeepster19751]

Just met Alan and his gorgeous car at Panda in ShowLow AZ. Wow.....what a car.

[@miltongouveia3506]

I for one, am speechless. Just when I thought I’ve seen it all, along comes this bugatti.Thank you Jay and the guardian of this for showing us this fascinating piece of History. If I had to choose between driving a newer Bugatti or any of the older ones I would definitely choose the early cars.

[@moonlighter6]

So thankful Jay is preserving vehicle gems like this, my great-grandfather is smiling in heaven. Reminds me of Ted Turner early preservations of very old films, sad so many were thrown out like common trash in Hollywood and are lost forever.

[@surfpapo]

We love Jay classy simple guy, nice shot driving through the Sunset !!

[@clydekelvinandthesinners.3977]

I hate to bring art down to money but I can't even imagine what something as historical and rare as that would be worth, What a cool owner too, he really is perfect for it, and on the same note what would Jays collection be worth. I feel greedy if I have a car and a bike at the same time, but I cant fathom a single person having access to so many vehicles of note. He must have one of the worlds greatest collections.

[@danielnava2777]

I wish jay was my dad i wish he could adopt me i love this show its awesome. No one apreciates cars like jay

[@danielnava2777]

John Ryan i think the only thing that doesn't apreciate cars is woman and girls they make fun of all of us guys for liking cars. Jay i wish jay could adopt me my dad make fun of for liking cars people these days are harsh i was born in 2001 i went a salt lake city utah Ferrari and maserati i saw a red laferrari behind the red velvet ropes i like the new lamborghinis but there like children they need tindering and recharging its not like the olds one were you can leave without driving in a month and go on vacation in February im going on a cruise

[@danielnava2777]

John Ryan you apreciate cars jay loves them and apreciates them

[@aufrichtigforty6296]

A reality check for all those guys who wish Jay were their dad: Jay and his wife have no children, evidently because they didn't want any.

[@markhood6654]

this man's knowledge and love for his car, shows that to some people a car is more then just a machine! i loved listening to him and could hear him talk all day about it

[@jeanjacqueskasel2607]

This guy is super sympathetic and knows his stuff to perfection.Just his cigarettes, he doesnt :-)) GAULOISES.For every frenchman/woman it was a MUST. Fantastic show Jay, you as well were hugely inspired by all the thing.this is the style we love your show.definitely more desirable than 500 hp triple turbo blown japanese gadget cars ;-)

[@richardlord4132]

I AM WAITING FOR J. TO SEE IF A STAGE COACH CAN DO A BURNOUT..... LOL GOTTA LOVE LENO

[@richie4540]

I hope this guy writes down all the starting procedures and tricks to running this great car for future generations, another good one Jay

[@Vicus_of_Utrecht]

Hopefully

[@umac76]

Somehow your Bugatti videos are all terrific. The spirit of Bugatti shines through after all these years. Alan is like one of your dream guests when you were on the Tonight Show, just get him on the set and off he goes, no bs or ego, entertaining, infomative, full of enthusiasm.

[@slaWterCH]

Absolutely lovely episode. Insane car and a really enthusiastic gentleman!

[@shadowjack8]

Glorious! I just decided to start a bucket list.

[@XceedDriver]

There's something absolutely charming about the way it sounds!

[@waqarghulam3548]

Thomas Jones it's all in ur head, if a Toyota sounded like this u wouldn't bother even noticing

[@XceedDriver]

You are correct. I wouldn't expect a modern Toyota to sound like a car from the 1910s, unless it were a Toyota from the same vintage. The type of car has a lot to do with the charming quality.

[@judgetk8327]

Every time I watch this clip I learn a little more just what a wonderful piece of engineering this car really is. The owner is as great in his own way as the car and it couldn't have gone to a better owner. Jay thank you for all the wonderful videos you have made for millions of enthusiasts and your massive amount of history kicking around between those big ears of yours. I hope to see you before I get too old to make it down there. Take good care of your self and chow for now.

[@dreammfyre]

105 years old this year. That's insane.

[@ManikandanVR-VedanticStoic]

This and the other episode on Jay's Bugatti's by Dennis Cage made my day. This one is as legendary as the automobile covered here. Alan Travis' is one stickler for perfection, he not only restored the car to its former glory, he did it with such a panache that imbibes the spirit of the car and its era. I was literally transported to the golden age of the automobile. Thank you Alan for your enthusiasm, your passion and for sharing your immense knowledge of Bugattis Thank you Jay for sharing valuable insights on your classics as well as those of probably the greatest connoisseur of Edwardian cars like Alan

[@Alantravis111]

Wow, thanks.

[@ManikandanVR-VedanticStoic]

Thanks Alan, it is an honor for sure! Mani India

[@BSJBill]

The best for me was at about 29:20 when we see the headlights...magnificent!

[@ted_nemeth]

two absolute enthusiasts. what a treat to watch this. that guy must have been truly thrilled when Jay asked him to be on the show and share his car.

[@tobiasnalepa]

now thats an expert. great shoptalk.

[@rob12449]

Man goes home says he never thought to let Jay drive with only 1/4 tank of gas! Had he mentioned chevy engine one more time I was gonna make him walk home. car sounded so nice.

[@lueriver5474]

Explain the gauges. “That’s the mirror”.....,🤯

[@panthershockey4453]

"this gauge shows whats behind you"

[@silverstorm6973]

Technically It’s mounted on the dashboard and it’s round with a glass surface ... I guess his high passion didn’t allow him to ignore it :)

[@shainewinter8264]

I went searching for this comment. I like Jay's "riiiight."

[@loddude5706]

Up there with the Duke bros. 'BLT' sandwich in 'Trading Places'. Nice one Alan : )

[@mosquitocoast25]

Great very enjoyable video that guy oozes enthusiasm.

[@AmericasChoice]

In the top 5 favorite episodes for me. wonderful.

[@eisenjeisen6262]

That was a joy to see and hear that car still on the road after so many years when it was made perfectly 1913

[@ronlynch7744]

What a rare car. That's when sports cars were sports cars. Man I learn a lot of stuff on this show. Like a auto shop class I never had. Thanks Jay, excellent.

[@charger19691]

What an enchanting automobile. I could drive this car all day long too Jay! Thank you for Sharing this amazing car with us!

[@MrTrapper28]

Alan Travis is one lucky man. stunning car.

[@MatrixDiscovery]

Over a 100 years ago...amazing

[@vicentedacosta]

the sound that motor makes is hypnotic. I can´t even begin to tell how much I loved the entire episode.

[@henchicken1]

Man what a jewel of a dashboard,...

[@gasparini76]

One of the best videos ever! Beautiful sunset

[@stevenbissonnette7893]

Amazing! Every episode should be like this!