Restoration Blog: September 2023 - Jay Leno's Garage

It's time for another fantastic edition of Jay Leno's Garage RESTORATION BLOG!!! Today Jay shows us around the garage and lets us look under the hood of a few projects including his Ariel Atom, Doble Steam Car, Panard, and Corvette engine! Stay tuned to the very end when Jay lets us see his very special fashion closet!
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A new video every Monday! Visit Jay Leno's Garage, the Emmy-winning series where Jay Leno gives car reviews, motorcycle reviews, compares cars, and shares his passion and expertise on anything that rolls, explodes, and makes noise. Classic cars, restomods, super cars like the McLaren P1, sports cars like Porsche 918 Spyder and Camaro Z28, cafe racers, vintage cars, and much, much more.

[@bryanpowell3724]

Jay is single-handedly keeping the denim shirt industry alive.

[@tomarmstrong750]

More like keeping anyone else from wearing a denim shirt.

[@albertdeleon6272]

Google Ivanka Trump gives Daddy Trump a lap dance 💃 😳

[@t16205]

😂😂😂@@tomarmstrong750

[@fakejail6428]

I Have One. - 3

[@septembersurprise5178]

"Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence in society." - Mark Twain

[@RigallDesign]

It doesn't matter what Jay did for a living. Getting to know him through his garage (cars and bikes) has been wonderful. We can appreciate what he shares with us because we all have had or do have garages. And all his workes need to be recognized for their relationship with him and their work.

[@goosenotmaverick1156]

His guys are a crucial component and for years, Jay has always been awesome about featuring them and their work. Bernard is a favorite of mine, I think that dude could build just about anything.

[@albertdeleon6272]

Google Ivanka Trump gives Daddy Trump a lap dance 💃 😳

[@Greg-io1ip]

Definitely a nice escape from Trump-Putin cult garbage.

[@chi-tn]

I'm a mechanic aspiring to be a comedian

[@dontrend5956]

That's funny!@@chi-tn

[@UncleManuel]

One thing you gotta remember with everything Jay does: this guy is 73 years old! And despite two severe accidents in the last months he doesn't slow down. He's just an awesome dude... 😎😎🤘🤘

[@curbozerboomer1773]

He is in good shape, for his age...I am 76 now, and can tell you it is hard to stay in shape at this age range!

[@maxm3522]

we're so lucky

[@Gaudine]

@@curbozerboomer1773are you scared of death at your age? Do you live every day like it’s your last? I’m scared to grow old.

[@keithmoore5224]

@@Gaudinedont worry if your got to go 76 years young 😊😊😊

[@LordRumshi]

Jay was certainly very fortunate in his recovery from his accidents, though Jay was still recovering in his previous restoration blog. But is nice to see Jay still gets around to showcasing the world on KZbin the numerous projects he has in the works.

[@bradsmith9189]

I lost my poor young daughter to breast cancer a few weeks ago. 😢 Seeing Jays latest restoration blog listed gave me my first little smile since. 😊 It’s a start… Thanks Jay.

[@fidelcatsro6948]

I'm sorry to hear about your baby, take care of yourself🤔

[@Megadoculous]

I am so sorry for your loss Brad, my condolences. R.I.P.

[@thesustainabilitysoonerchannel]

Godspeed your precious daughter into eternity...praying you and your family @bradsmith9189

[@daweigo6851]

Sorry to hear about your daughter ❤

[@jeffchambers449]

I lost my son unexpectantly a few months ago. It's really hard. I hope you find peace.

[@jppagetoo]

Saving these cars is expensive. Jay, my hat is off to you for being willing to pay for all these amazing pieces of history to be restored and working. Future gnerations will be greatly indebted to you for not only restoring these machines right now but documenting them and making it so they can keep them running when you are gone. I salute you!

[@leosheepman]

Absolutely true, coolest man in Hollywood by far!

[@petepenn1]

@@jone8626 Doubtful..... his museum will rock on for generations!

[@leosheepman]

I highly doubt that@@jone8626 His collection could become a museum in itself or he will likely gift vehicles to collections such as the Petersen Automotive Museum or Nethercutt Collection depending on their make or speciality. His wife and mechanical team fully understand his passion and wishes. Imagine the Petersen having a Jay Leno wing, it would be a huge attraction. In the meantime let's hope he has a long and healthy life and stops crashing into chains or setting himself on fire!

[@jppagetoo]

@@jone8626 Maybe. Then again, Jay may have made arrangements on what to do with them. Look at the Nethercutt Collection. He is gone but the collection lives on and still maintains the cars.

[@zebunker]

As long as Richard Rawlings, Chip Fooooze, and Barrett-Jackson does not get ahold them.

[@charlesgall7829]

Your crew is a bunch of dedicated , brilliant nice guys. They know how much you appreciate them by the way they interact with you.Just hoping there will be people years from now that can carry on the tradition.

[@barbossaa5527]

And who knows what he pays them

[@mikefraley6935]

If they could just keep him away from the steam cars and motorcycles, he might go on forever.

[@nitrokyosho]

No one could ever denie Jay is a true car guy , not a brand guy ,he's a national treasure

[@jimmyjimjimmyjimjimjimjim4437]

My grandmother wrecked my grandfather's Stanley Steamer in the 20's or so, when her sleeve caught the throttle. It end up half way up a tree, the Steamer not her sleeve (actually both now that I think about it). She said, one of the reasons she married him was because he was so gracious about the wreck she knew he had to be a good guy.

[@Gr8Layks]

For as much as this guy has accomplished, these JLG episodes are his greatest legacy to Mankind! Thanks, Jay! 👍🏿👍🏾👍🏽👍🏼👍🏻

[@albertdeleon6272]

Google Ivanka Trump gives Daddy Trump a lap dance 💃 😳

[@maximusaugustus6823]

politically correct thumbs-up, just like TV commercials.

[@goodforwatch]

@@maximusaugustus6823😂👏🏼👏🏼

[@crgclarke45]

👍

[@jimc3688]

Pretty good considering he grew up in a very modest home in Andover, MA.

[@peterrollinson-lorimer]

I admire the philosophy, the work ethic, the respect for history and personal stories.... the auto equivalent to Johnny Appleseed.

[@t16205]

And the denim! Dont forget the denim.

[@eldonnparks8059]

No work ethic at all on the Baker Electric.

[@septembersurprise5178]

Shocking, simply shocking!@@eldonnparks8059

[@zebunker]

work ethic comes from high paying wages and good bosses / work environment. Go to any chain place and mechanics have to buy and use their own tools while getting paid sub 20/hr wages. there is no work ethic when making less than 30/hr. not possible.

[@septembersurprise5178]

Work ethic comes from within the individual.@@zebunker

[@justinmills8084]

Jay is so positive about everything, even accidents and his own injuries.

[@timothydigiuseppe1753]

"This was during a confused time of my life, when I was still trying to figure out who I was." Very funny. The knowledge Jay and his team possess is remarkable. I always look forward to the Restoration Blog episodes. Thank you, Jay.

[@kevingolden5675]

I do love a Jay Leno restoration blog 💚😍

[@VintageCarHistory]

Thank you, Jay, for all you do.

[@albertdeleon6272]

Google Ivanka Trump gives Daddy Trump a lap dance 💃 😳

[@cliffjeffery838]

I agree.bristol uk

[@QS-si3cq]

Including the bad info he perpetuates, like with the Syclone or the WS6 package on the Firebirds? People listen to this clown and take his word as educated gospel. As a result, there are thousands of people in the F-body groups on social media that swear WS6 stands for 'Wide suspension 6 pieces," when it does not actually stand for anything, just because he said so. Yeah, thanks for that, Jay.

[@user-ih1mo8vv7o]

❤❤❤❤❤ jay is an American treasure !

[@vivangreco1710]

I love these restoration blog episodes. Seeing the process, learning all the histories of these wonderful machines, is so satisfying. I love that Jay makes sure these vehicles actually run and drive, and aren't just mothballed in some warehouse. Thanks for sharing these stories with all of us.

[@johnuhl3400]

I love when Jay brings his folks on camera. Always fun to see the various faces and voices behind the scenes. Good stuff.

[@wijibo6772]

I would love to tour his garage and just listen to him telling stories about his cars for hours. He's probably forgotten more about automotive history than most people even know.

[@rdmineer1]

Doesn't seem to be forgetting anything, from car facts to all the stories from his own extensive life.

[@cactus4president]

Absolute hero all around. It really seems like Jay is one of the few celebrities who made it big but didn't let it get to his head. He seems like a guy who could've spent his life working at a garage or plumbing and he'd have the same personality and love for life!

[@braxtonnelson5375]

Jay's Restoration Blogs are my favorite segments of his channel! It's like taking a walk through the working parts of his kingdom, seeing the artisans building and repairing all of the esoteric machines that make the Big Dog Garage such a magical place.

[@machplane]

Always love the restoration blog. The transition music I can do without.

[@johnferrier2803]

It’s amazing that there’s still mechanical craftsmanship capable of working on such esoteric cars and that Jay is able find and to hire such talented workers.

[@eldonnparks8059]

I guess Jay is waiting for just the right person to finish the Baker Electric. Maybe in another 10 years.

[@FYMASMD]

@@eldonnparks8059wow!! How many whiny comments are you going to make?🙄

[@elosogonzalez8739]

I hope there are some more "STEAM CAR" videos in our future. Love the restoration blogs! Can't get enough of these. Thank you Jay!!

[@AntonLeushin]

Smaller steering wheel for smaller turns. L - for logic. 🤣🤣🤣Jay is awesome!

[@aliassmithandjones9453]

Jay Leno's Garage is truly a special place

[@davidfreyta3857]

I really appreciate that Jay is keeping the history alive for the future generations. It really doesn't matter how you feel about the good old internal combustion engine. The fact that it is a huge part of our national history and helped making our country strong and great needs to be remembered. To have a man so dedicated to preserving that history and sharing his journey is truly a gift to us all. Keep up the great work Jay. I love your channel.

[@johnbethea4505]

Jay I am glad that you have the drive, intelligence and the money to bring these cars back to life for car lovers of the future. You are an amazing human. Thanks..

[@donc-m4900]

As he is the president of the more money than brains club, 😅 two out of 3 ain't bad.

[@johnbethea4505]

@donc-m4900 atleast he is not wasting his money on the brainless climate change mob..

[@bennylloyd-willner9667]

​@@donc-m4900agree, he has tons and tons of money and "only" some tons of intelligence. Still more knowledge and enthusiasm than most of us😊

[@HiTechOilCo]

@johnbethea4505 - Jay is an amazing *person* too. :)

[@graburn]

"The gasket set is made of unobtainium for this car." Love it. Never heard that said before.

[@shanecollis4207]

This should be a weekly hour or half-hour show. Exactly the way it is presented here. One of the greatest things on KZbin.

[@sly2392]

i love these videos that jay does from time to time. he describes the defects and the design details as best he can. when he cant describe something to us he gets the machinist the fabricators and mechanics involved in the videos. jay is such a car guy and his videos are some of the best on you tube. THANKS JAY.

[@davids9588]

Your retort to the nattering nabobs is phenomenal. My wife and I saw your performance in Vegas a few years ago and we laughed until we cried. I've been a fan of JLG since its early years. I'm collector and restorer of cars from the '30s and your show has been an inspiration. Stay genuine, and long live denim button downs.

[@patricklinkous]

Seeing behind the denim curtain is quite a treat!

[@MrVjjorge]

No one pulls off double denim like Jay 🙌🏽🙌🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@americanbychoice4301]

I appreciate Jay bringing in the "content experts" into the show to explain the restoration and also give credit where credit is due. One of the things I like about how Jay goes about his business.

[@HollywoodGraham]

Fortunately for all of us Jay Leno shares his collection and knowledge with all of us. I have a Noble Steam Car hub cap and was impressed with seeing jay's Doble.

[@budgetaudiophilelife-long5461]

👋THANKS JAY,GEORGE,JIMMY , WE LOVE ❤️ RESTORATION VLOGS 🤗 AND WE ARE NOT SURPRISED BY YOUR EXTENSIVE WARDROBE 👍😎💚💚💚

[@mornick15]

Can't wait to hear about that Chrysler Turbine Car in the back!!! That closet with all those demin shirts, well it made my day!!!

[@BringerOfDearth]

Sitting back with one of Mr. Leno's Restoration Blogs. Such a class act, and true car guy. I had the pleasure of taking in his act at a great comedy club while visiting my brother in LA. What a wonderful way to start a fine Labor Day. 😁

[@kendallkeil6996]

Time and time again... this is the greatest automotive show around. So thankful for Jay's commitment to sharing his true joy. Love Jay Leno's garage!

[@tulsatoolfool]

Mr. Leno! You make us smile AND we live our lives vicariously through you...many thanks..

[@phredrocks]

Same shirt complete continuity! Simply brilliant.

[@jayknight850]

Jay is such a caretaker of such historic vehicles. What a wonderful series!

[@thethomasj1795]

Jay and his team are doing amazing work keeping these classics alive.

[@lennyharrington5270]

The restoration bloggers absolutely the best you tube

[@warrenjones744]

The denim wardrobe is priceless. White House denim ROFLMAO! what a beauty you are Jay!

[@lindaoffenbach]

Quite a thorough insight this time. Wonderful. Thank you and to all the staff involved for this most enjoyable episode.

[@MR-tin]

ik wil geslachtsgemeenschap met jou

[@banditone7896]

I feel like we missed out on so many good years of car shows while Jay wasted his time on that silly talk show. 😉 Seriously, Jay really brings the spirit and significance of each car alive by sharing interesting quirks that you would not hear on any other car show. Thanks for sharing your collection and knowledge with us Jay!

[@superturtle273]

Eh, the talk show paid for the cars.

[@Phil-RS]

Yep, i think he was paid $20 million per year for 20 years! @@superturtle273

[@Mrcaffinebean]

Can’t have one without the other. And truthfully before the internet their was no way to make a show like this. It would have been too niche. Now it’s still niche but internet production is cheap enough that the niche is large enough to support it.

[@leod1671]

I love it, had not heard the term "unobtainium" in ages. Enjoy you and your team.

[@buck6604]

George rules! No ego and an expert par excellence. More, more, more!

[@wyattoneable]

You're correct, these are my favorite videos. I feel like we've been invited into your shop.

[@ATomRileyA]

Loved this video, really gives you a great appreciate how amazing those steam car designers were, imagine taking them into the modern world with CAD and CNC machines they would go crazy with what they could do.

[@aaronmcclain1279]

The machine shop I worked for done a 3D printed part for jay . A few months ago . Duncan Machine products using velo machine built in CA .

[@kimeldiin1930]

If u are used to Carillo rods , try Verdi and b UTTERLY AMAZED !!

[@scotts9476]

Absolutely love these. I could watch it all the time. The craftsmen that work for Jay are just as interesting as the things they work on.

[@forsakenlife4873]

That is *ALOT* of denim!!! LOL. Awesome episode Jay. The guys you have working for you are top notch. What a great work environment that must be for everyone. It's amazing what went in to designing and building those classic vehicles.

[@markthompson9914]

Nice too see jimmy landed on his feet after the stress of the Boyd Codington days. Nice work jimmy ✌️🇬🇧

[@thomasm5263]

Keep em coming Jay! still the best dressed man in show biz and its no competition!

[@hairspray4314]

Mr. Leno, I love your channel. I am the first to admit I am not a car guy at all, I know very little about them. I am, however, a huge history buff, I enjoy the history of anything, and your garage is iconic. Thank you for always sharing and teaching me.

[@truthwatcher1621]

Jay, the Man!!!

[@JimmyFoxhound]

Oh my gosh we actually get a glimpse of Jay's denim collection!! 🤣🤣I love it! I think I still have a denim shirt buried in my closet from the 90s, what time. Great video!!

[@walterbordett2023]

Jay, thanks so much for preserving so much of our automotive heritage. And for letting all of us look over your shoulder and watch you have too much fun driving them. Kudos to your super talented staff of craftsmen.

[@liver.flush.maestro]

Yes! I do like your restauration blogs in particular, do more of them 🙂

[@azgman6439]

Jay, your crew is amazing! They have so many complex projects to work on it is amazing they don't just spontaneously combust from the effort required.

[@FrederickRH1]

Brilliant cratmen keeping mechanical history alive and relevant. Oh to be a "fly on the wall" at Jay's shop.

[@geraldgreen6278]

Thank You Jay for living my dreams of mechanical fun. Best wishes for health and happiness. The crew of wizards are a special creative team.

[@waqarghulam3548]

I first got introduced to Jay in 1987 when I landed in Chicago as a foreign student. It has been 36 years since. Though I returned back home after graduation I always watched Jay’s shows whenever I could. I have complete respect for Jay as a model human.

[@HiTechOilCo]

@waqarghulan3548 - Jay is a model *person* too. :)

[@fidelcatsro6948]

Viva Autorevolution!

[@larrymacaluso9051]

Always enjoy your blogs Jay, l also admire the respect you demonstrate when you rebuild old machines (as my dad used to call them). Keep up the great work.

[@ClassicChrome86]

Amazing that Jay finds all of these unique and rare cars. Thanks for showing them.

[@anthonygray333]

I absolutely love the updates and hearing all the inside baseball accounts on the restorations.

[@budgetaudiophilelife-long5461]

LOOKING 👀 FORWARD TO IT 🤗😎💚💚💚

[@fredwalt2282]

Jay- you and your crew are genius. How about coming up with a hydrogen engine, and take us all for a ride into the future, at the same time as you are restoring the world’s automotive past. Also, with your journeyman experts, when are you going to start mentoring the next generation of experts ?? Love all you do !!

[@Doctor_Robert]

23:38 I'm dyin'! 😂🤣 Thank you for answering what we've suspected for years!

[@BokorRider]

great and excellent having the craftsmen talk about their work

[@jimmyamico4713]

Jay, You have phenomenal karma; you are my favorite celebrity because of the kindness and respect you have for yourself you easily give it to everybody meet … do you have to be the example to set the example and you have to set the example to be the example and you are that example… a little redundant but as ROBIN WILLIAMS would say be fearless, but kind..🇺🇸⭐️❤️‍🩹

[@Greg-io1ip]

What is telling is how Jay gets along with his second family: Shop technicians. You can tell George knows he's lucky and you can tell Jay feels lucky to have George. Shops around America stay in business when relationships with office and shop are sincere and based on mutual appreciation.

[@albertseabra9226]

The French Panhard was a great car. The made great cars-- huge, really big-- before WW I. A 1905 Panhard & Lavessor vehicle can be seen at the Owls Head Transportation Museum, in Maine. Gorgeous, De Luxe loking vehicle. Thank you Jay for this fantastic video.

[@busterdee8228]

My only complaint is that Jay is not my neighbor. How cool would that be.

[@goosenotmaverick1156]

I would never get anything done, I'd always be peering over the fence like Wilson 😂

[@busterdee8228]

Nailed it.@@goosenotmaverick1156

[@chuk2795]

Dude was stressed about that fan huh

[@onlyeyeno]

I really like Jay's "ordinary" videos, but NOTHING comes close to the "Restoration Blogs"... They are imho simply next level. Both when it comes to the cars we get to see, but even more important is that we get to see the and hear from the "artisans" who work on them... I love it !! Best regards.

[@coopandcarter]

If anyone deserves to live forever, it would be Jay.

[@marty0715yt]

Running later today- That's the spirit!! We want you happy. What a great , funny, guy. Who wouldn't work for Jay?

[@leonwhildenjr4483]

Hey Jay, Well another wonderful episode!😁👍 lots of different projects and lots of Denim jackets. Can’t beat it with a stick!😎👏👍⭐️🕊🦋🕊☮️🖤🌅🙏✌️🎉

[@Largeagegaplove]

What a joy it must be to work for Jay in his garage

[@cameronjohnston5748]

You must have one of the best mechanics ever, the knowledge he has will never be found in the future, and your workshop equipment and tools needed must be as extensive as the ongoing maintenance. Well done to all involved. Good wardrobe by the way, the laundry people must think they see double or multiples thereof.

[@MM1Teracruzer]

I'm with you and George, Jay. MADE IN THE USA !!!

[@badad0166]

Last chunk takes me to Jeff Golblum in the 90's remake of "The Fly". No time to worry about what to wear today.

[@seadog686]

You got me and Jimmy with the throttle joke (for turning smaller circles) too!

[@hellocollegejason198]

Heck ya. More resto blogs

[@jean-pierrejrdubuc4912]

The denin collection was the cherry on the cake 🤣

[@goosenotmaverick1156]

I always wondered about that. That feels like the room of retired ones though haha. I feel like the normal closet has his "daily driver denim" as well haha

[@larrylucas1234]

I like it when Jay adds a little humor to his Garage videos. And I have loved his Jay Leno's Garage videos for many years. I am 75 years old and I hope he never stops making them. Stay well Jay we love you.

[@JeffEdmondson]

When I see a new Restoration Blog has been uploaded its a stop what you are doing and watch kind of moment. I don't know ton about cars, but I get to learn so much cool history it really makes me appreciate what he is doing. The steam cars are a work of art. I hope we can see a few more of them turned on from cold to hot and running down the road.

[@dennisninneman7824]

Jay, you are so lucky you have the type of mechanic/fabricator that George is. Four years later I am still waiting for my Bill Mitchell tribute '70 Firebird ProTouring RestoMod. Yes, extensive, complex, stem-to-stern, ground-up, technically excellent. But four years and still a fair amount to do? And you are able to but your fueliie Vette engine together in less than a day?? Lucky man.

[@marty0715yt]

I had a Boss who only wore blue shirts, yellow shirts and black pants. We used to all talk about how he wore the same clothes everyday. I went to California with him and went in his hotel room where he had 5 blue shirts, 5 yellow shirts, and 5 pairs of black pants. Turns out he was color blind and didn't want to wear any colors that would conflict. Pretty funny. Thinking about you Al ! Great denim collection Jay!

[@jimfacinelli2585]

The shirts are all great choices . We started our restoration co in 76 and denim was one of the shirts my men wore. Great show on steam! Tkx

[@georgechambless2719]

The glorious and mighty Doble! Somewhere the spirits of Howard Hughes and Abner Doble are smiling.

[@mikespiak4792]

THANKYOU Mr.Leno for your restoration blog i truely enjoyed the update of what you are working on and i also hope you are enjoying your new DEMON 170 - Thankyou also for your detailing products i have been using them for many years now on all of my vehicles and i absolutely love them - You are a very smart man when it comes to all types of vehicles and thats why you have the best of the best working for you - Keep up the great work and please stay safe - I keep up with all your videos and appreciate them all - Thanks again.

[@charlespotter7548]

Thank You Jay. As a high school kid and later when I was on leave, I always spent time in Bill Harrah's collection in Sparks, Nevada. Great memories.

[@gregkent8955]

Efrim Zimbolist Jr. was one of three stars on 77 Sunset strip. I remember it fondly. Love ya Jay

[@andrewa5462]

The Blog's are the best!

[@geza96]

So nice to see Jay spending his money on preservation. Thanks

[@barath4545]

I am enjoying every second of JLG, cause I know how fast it can go till something happens and it is no more, for whatever reason that might be. So far thanks for the 14 years of JLG I've known about, since I saw Jay on the proper Top Gear show in a reasonbly priced car.

[@stevemazz3121]

Good to see Jimmy found a proper garage to use his talents. When working for Boyd Coddington he got things done but always under an impossible time line so Boyd builds all cut corners. Nothing like the high quality Jay puts into every build…