1918 Stutz Bearcat - Jay Leno's Garage

Newly restored and ready to hit the road! Jay gives an in-depth look at his 1918 Stutz Bearcat.
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[@FridaysTheBomb]

I love how he goes through all the details. Nobody else covers vintage cars like this.

[@boktorinator693]

Nobody else has the time and money 😋 But still I really appreciate Jay and what he does

[@lescobrandon3047]

Friday'sThe Bomb - some of the best on KZbin.

[@timothydraper3687]

The details about updraft carburetors were fascinating.

[@BuzzLOLOL]

55 MPH cruise speed surprised me... can take it anywhere even today, even limited expressway if necessary... it purrs right along...

[@fishhuntadventure]

Boktorinator I appreciate Jay Leno as well. But Geesh other people ‘could’ do as well but they spend more time scheduling sponsors

[@jackjmaheriii]

What a fantastic piece of American engineering! Restoring these old beauties might be an act of passion but letting us see them is an act of kindness. Thanks for the tour Jay!

[@imnottellingyoumynamedude]

I think it might be his steam powered tractor, not a car but

[@jackjmaheriii]

Why would you say that?

[@imnottellingyoumynamedude]

Jack Maher I thought I replied to a different comment lol

[@brandono9782]

I agree, thanks Jay from New Zealand

[@fredstocking3812]

Jack Maher

[@darrenhenley8995]

What a beauty. I live in Indy. About 12 years ago I, with a small crew,retrofitted two Stutz buildings. We put in copper wiring for computers along with fiber optics. The buildings are historical landmarks,so maintaining it's integrity made for interesting challenges. The buildings are beautiful, ornate fixtures along with handcrafted masonry work. I found papers and old cans while crawling around the under belly in the attempt to hide wire,conduit etc. It's just a really cool place to have in our city. Located a few miles from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, it's a great memory that I got to experience.

[@mikekaatman3194]

Good for you to realize your goid fortune .

[@peterkincaid6406]

Have you invited Jay to come have a peek !! My reckoning would be that he would be overjoyed !!

[@carolmountain5431]

If love to know the location of the buildings. I have a 1914 Stutz Bearcat 3/4 replica which we are starting to restore.

[@NidalRashid]

As someone unfamiliar with the world of classics, I spent well over an hour watching this 20 minute video, googling all the stuff he was talking about. So fascinating hearing these details about the car, owner, designer... so many interesting cars details .... like temperature gauge as an emblem on top of the radiator. The hand cranked fuel pump.. the different materials used in different parts of the engine... each designer was so different in their approach to making cars since there were no established practices .. true pioneers... Its priceless the information Jay Leno is sharing with us. Cant thank you and your team enough. If there was a chronological playlist so i could watch the evolution of cars... That would be perfect.

[@lewspeedwagon6330]

N3dR , it's my favorite Jay Leno video, and I watch a lot of them. I was at the auction when Jay bought it, it was by far my favorite, of all the 67, ( many, one of a kind in the world). Jay was an anonymous bidder, and I wondered for 18 yrs, where the car went.

[@7dreams1935]

Before Stutz closed its doors in 1935, the marque had many racing successes including a second place at Le Mans and a 24 hour land speed record. Stutz invented the "underslung" chassis which greatly improved the handling and safety of automobiles. The Stutz plant still stands in Indianapolis and is presently an art and business mart located near downtown. Along with Duesenberg and Marmon, Stutz is proudly hailed as a prime example of early auto development and manufacture in Indianapolis.

[@davidnash8586]

I live in Northumberland, England and had NO IDEA AT ALL about who you are until two days ago when I stumbled across this series and now that I have read your Wiki I am AMAZED by your achievements and I LOVE the completely sensible and informative way you present these programmes !

[@grazianop2706]

I know why I like Jay"s videos. My dad would tell me about these cars when I was 10 years old in 1952.

[@WitchKing-Of-Angmar]

Hey pal I was 12 then! Grandest time of my life, pops has one near to this automobile sleek motor, I think a 1917 Lexington but was scrapped in 1970 after a car crash, never will forgive the drunk driver.

[@HellsJerome87]

I just love that Jay's wearing a smartwatch while driving a 100-year-old roadster.

[@jks3849]

Now that's a 🚗 you drive on a two lane highway in the countryside

[@wesleypinder4217]

Used to wear a Daytona. Idk why he wears that garbage these days.

[@quadrunner2124]

One thing people don't consider all to often, is that in that time, the road network was not designed for people to be leisurely cruising along at 62 mph all day. That was a truly fast speed back then, not just relatively, especially considering the lack of consideration in safety, 80 would have been deadly fast for most stretches.

[@saint6563]

Who doesn't know in 1912 US roads weren't designed/built for vehicles to go 60+ mph? You're trying to impress us with your knowledge; yet you're just exposing your ignorance.

[@XX2Media]

⁠@@saint6563 you’re a fool if you think most Americans are smart enough to know anything about the road system in that era. That’s something that most people in general could understand but not necessarily know. You sound like a sourpuss…

[@christophermay4366]

The green and black are just perfect....engine has a great sound...open or closed....what kind of enthusiast could ever get tired of driving a masterpiece like this....thanks Jay for sharing....watched this one quite a few times....

[@promotedemocracy]

One can really feel the difference when you do a piece on one of your own cars. Its more intimate in a way. Thanks for sharing, Jay.

[@ebookpioneers]

Tom Selleck used to own a Stutz Bearcat, but I don't remember what year. I remember he said the first time he took it out on the freeway he nearly lost his life because he didn't realize how long it would take to stop the thing with the original handbrake! :-)

[@DannyWalker1949]

Man, Jay this car really looks great to me. I'm so glad that it is finally done right and drives and runs like it should. Nice work. You ARE a Great Care Taker of these Awesome Car's. Thanks for showing them to us.

[@MrUltraworld]

Practically nothing is hidden from view. You can see so much of the engine, so it was all beautifully finished. The steering column, the floor is all beautifully polished. The color combination looks so classy. Nothing was thrown together. The restoration is wonderful.

[@Johnny53kgb-nsa]

Jay, you have a way of telling the history of an old automobile and make it very interesting, and funny. It just makes learning about the old cars so much more enjoyable the way you tell about the car, the time period, what was happening back in that time, all the interesting tid-bits of information really make it enjoyable. I appreciate you sharing this video with us, and good luck with the Stutz this time! Thanks, Johnny

[@NashPotatoesOutdoorShow]

I loved the story about the previous owner...thanks for sharing that!!

[@rodneyprusa9020]

Beautiful work Jay! I know I've said this before (and probably will again), but seeing these gems on the road and listening to their engines running just adds so much to the appreciation of the time and effort that Jay and his team go to in preserving these beautiful historic machines. Thanks Jay!

[@michaellittlejohn8723]

JAY .... your knees are above the door. That has got to be Thrilling to say the least.

[@MilesBellas]

5:10 "the internal combustion engine was the computer of the 1900's"

[@chemicalnbc5820]

Always glad to see Jay reviewing cars and bikes from his collection.

[@Chuck59ish]

Like they say, third time a charm. They sure don't make cars like the Stutz anymore. Thanks Jay.

[@wallymarx9646]

Watching this fascinating 😊episode in 2023, can’t help but notice how much extra amazing detail Jay was able to reel off at that time. Just fantastic.

[@gabrielsandoval4994]

I'm glad this car ended up in your care Jay. Who knows what would have become of it otherwise. A beauty.

[@tsav6952]

Interesting story about the previous owner and Mr. Stutz. Fascinating automobile as well. Thanks for sharing Jay!

[@terapode]

I like the way Jay tells the car´s history. No compromise with time, just a guy telling histories, giving his impressions and so on.

[@michaelfuller2153]

We had a family friend from NYC / New Jersey...long gone, now. His father had a used car business. Our friend used to drive Stutz Bearcats & others as a kid, with the family business. His...grandfather (?) had a farm where the Holland Tunnel is now located.

[@Mercmad]

I remember reading a long time ago about this car and it's eccentric owners. I'm glad it was restored.

[@elektrahn]

This is awesome. I'm only 37, so I can't really do the whole "back in my day" thing with cars, but what it must have been like during this era. It must have been amazing not only for the guys imagining and developing cars like this, but for the public being just taken aback by what at the time was cutting edge tech. Much respect!

[@fozzie488]

I've learned more about US history from Jay's garage than all 6 years of high school.

[@juankenon]

Its a shame so many of the pioneers are forgotten now.

[@druidofthefang]

That is exactly what I thought, the best history lessons come from JLG

[@gramateur5776]

@@druidofthefang Well except when he says things like 1918 was about the end of WW 2.

[@mikekaatman3194]

@@gramateur5776 True but him being Jay makes you forgive him that little hiccup right away.

[@TheEZGZ]

Thanks for taking us along Jay. I really enjoy your show. For a celebrity and car buff you prove ounce again your just one of us guys at heart. I am going to add a link to a vid I just put up on my channel of a quick tour of the Stahl's museum. I understand you will attend a Veteran's benefit there. I just got back from a 3,500 trip from Denver to Michigan to see family and view the tree's in my little 69 Baja Volkswagen. It's good to be retired and finally have the time. Thank You for all you do. I appreciate it more than you know. I hope the Stutz break in went well. 3rd time is charm.

[@prt18]

It is just fascinating to hear Jay talk about his gems, would listen to him for hours straight - totally makes you forget everything else. Jay also gives hope, that old cars and restoring them as an art form is not dead yet, the purpose of saving the history and literally teaching newer generations what the life and cars were before them is more valuable than the actual $ cost per one restored car. Too much I see people who get decent amount of $ and buy some new-school-high-cost-vehicle, that they actually know nothing about, just to prove something to somebody, mainly just showing off for people who know even less. Why should I drive a brand new 911 Turbo or R8? What does it give to me? Who actually cares? What will happen to these cars in 20+ yrs? Just why? Would take some old vehicle instead of these new ones all day long. Sadly though my pockets are empty and besides building something old for myself, I just have to pass these ads sadly and relieve the pain by watching passionate Jay. Few weeks ago I had to pass a decent 66' Isuzu Bellett offer for peanuts, because I just do not have any resources to put it back on the road and sadly see it go to someone else. Anyway take care Jay !

[@clonmore819]

He's passionate about cars and his enthusiasm is infectious

[@charger19691]

What an amazing automobile! Thank you for sharing Jay and thank you for the Stutz history lesson! I love learning about great legendary automotive designers!

[@bicylindrico]

That steering wheel and dash is one of the nicest I have ever seen. Maybe it's his lighting. Beautiful.

[@hamletgiragosian6147]

a car with endless character

[@frankkolton1780]

I love that rumble, it reminds me of the old wooden Chris-Craft boats of the 50s and the 60s, fun times, water skiing on beautiful summer days.

[@the1realanalogman]

Another gem rescued from the jaws of extinction by Jay Leno! A real beauty too!

[@aaardvarkkk]

Now THIS is the type of video I like to see. A REAL classic. Let's see more of this, Jay!

[@bjpalmer468]

I've loved this car since I saw it on TV in the 70's! A classic muscle car! Thanks so much Jay, for giving us a look at this incredible car!!

[@bjpalmer468]

+jacktheripped All about the Stuttz Bearcat name? Thanks, I couldn't even remember the show name. Too foggy from not enough sleep to think about looking it up. 😊 Will get to work today! TY again!

[@b1g1lz]

Loved that show when I was a kid. Their Gattling gun was a favorite memory.

[@lewspeedwagon6330]

Bj..., you didn't see this car in the 70s...

[@larryagan5923]

Leno is a "car nerd" with money. He supports the art, science and living history of the motor vehicle. I love how he helps so many others do what they love by employing them to work on these projects. And they are allowed to work on their own projects in a first rate facility. He is like the brother/uncle/grandpa any motorhead would dream of....

[@punitm85]

I love how you go through and explain the controls of the car.

[@Cheeseatingjunglista]

I built a Monogram kit model of this car when I was around 12. Completely fascinated by it then, still am!!!!!

[@piccolo181]

Goodness that is a beauty of an engine.

[@isbemorph]

while the body is kind of aesthetic, no chromes or extra ornaments, i liked that clean classy look.

[@Dawwwg]

Yes, it's very clean and 'shaven' looking ... and it makes any driver automatically look like a real tough gentleman as well instead of some hoonigan :)

[@sportster88]

hooligan noun hoo·li·gan \ˈhü-li-gən\ Simple Definition of hooligan : a usually young man who does noisy and violent things as part of a group or gang

[@isbemorph]

sportster88 another more modern word for it would be: a thug, or a thugga, driving around in an ghetto looking BMW.

[@Dawwwg]

sportster88 No, Hoonigan (as in: Ken Block) , not hooligan ... but I can life with Mr Thomas' definition as well :)

[@Kaputnik11]

This era of cars really has the best sound.

[@Mr.Everything]

I think these videos of Jay's own collection are much better than anything else. Some of the other ones are interesting and the owners have some good stories but these types of videos seem a lot more personal like Jay is a family member or friend telling you about his life.

[@woksrandomchannel]

These cars must bring a smile to everybody's face when he is tooling down the road. What an amazing collection.

[@travelprint]

Thank-you for restoring and showcasing such a classic. Your videos are always so educational and entertaining. God bless you Jay.

[@johnmcnabb8140]

Jay you are a treasure to the old car hobby. As a old car guy myself a hobby that started with my Dad. It's nice to see you share with others your cars.

[@94jrose]

Love the pre war stuff! Would kill to see one of the Duesenbergs done. Great as always

[@ryanharrison9172]

I could only dream of visiting Jays garage. That is a REALLY nice car. Life is but a dream. Thanks Mr. Leno for the video.

[@roadwolf2]

What I love is that when he restores a vehicle he actually uses it and it doesn't sit in a shed only appearing on weekends. And that he's a celebrity that's a grease monkey and likes to get his hands dirty

[@jujitsu62]

Beautiful car ...British racing green !!! Awesome . This is obviously a labor of love , with the first 10-12 years being frustrating .

[@hh65flyer]

Great sound quality, especially while underway...

[@ryoungatlmidotnet]

He plays this one straight, not clowning and performing for a guest. I like it.

[@alexandrudumitrache2594]

Hey, Jay! We'd like to know a little about the team which films these great episodes. What equipment they're using, the truck they're following you with etc. I believe it'd be an interesting episode to watch

[@bigmungycorporation6613]

I love the chatter coming from that T-head motor. Sounds better than a V8!

[@TheInfamousHotRodFarm]

Thank you Jay Leno! I love you. You bring a smile to my face every time

[@21cdartmouthian]

That car is mechanical purity. The engine and body are awesome. The exhaust cut away is too cool. Thanks Jay, you know your cars.

[@JasonSimonSmith]

Really appreciate you Jay for sharing/documenting pieces of history like this - Beautiful & cool stuff.. that would otherwise/[potentially] be lost in time.. Thank you.

[@janicesullivan8942]

It’s so clean that you could eat off that engine. What a beautiful automobile, one of my favorites, thank you for sharing it with us.

[@TexasScout]

My grand father (born 1906) told me the first time he ever went 90mph was in one of those.

[@kungfucow547]

Where did he go 90mph in those days before highways? Who took your boy age grandfather for a ride btw? Unless he knew somebody rich (cars were rare back in those days) and who was equally willing to risk the life of a child by going at that speed I find this story a bit too amazing to be true.

[@TexasScout]

@@kungfucow547 in those days, speed runs were done on the beach.

[@TexasScout]

@Alexander Hubinger on a beach.

[@harveywebb6776]

Thank you so much for all of your amazing views into the automotive history. I am sure that you get more than enough encouragement from every one who looks at the videos but I just had to put my bit in so thnx again 👌

[@trainchugger53]

You'd be nuts to drive a Stutz!

[@eghty8fox780]

Reymond St. James I think you'd be nuts not to drive one if you got the opportunity

[@PHAT50CHEVY]

Its so nice to see it in like new condition Wayne Carini from chasing classic cars bought a barn find looked like this looked like that picture i believe same year Jay was at the show checking it out all original supposedly not many around at all awesome car seems like Jay gets more into these real early cars and shares his knowledge wich i could listen to all day i bet u if u ask him were most of his knowledge came from on cars is owning so many each car is another lesson but Thanks Jay another great show

[@robertbrowne7880]

Hell yes. Pull up to a girls house in that rocket and she'll show you both her ankles.

[@boataxe4605]

Robert Browne Good one !

[@AlexA-cj5my]

Hahahaha

[@pagebobo3270]

Robert Browne Anything goes😲shocking! Cole Porter 1934 sung by Ella Fitzgerald

[@QueerOkie]

I think this is my favorite comment on one of his videos

[@ryanfowlow8034]

;)

[@malcolmbeecher8378]

beautiful car with a beautiful paint job seeing the film crew reflecting off it.

[@edwaggonersr.7446]

Jay, you are a class act. A real man.

[@mad4misty]

I LOVE THIS CAR!! The local school high here in Bainbridge, Georgia has been around a long time long enough to where their school mascot is a bearcat named after the Stutz bearcat and plus They just won state championship this year!

[@vt2704]

Wow really do love Jay's channel. As a younger guy at 33 years old I have learned a lot about all this cool older car's.

[@damxgopak457]

I remember when I was a little kid there was a TV program called bearcats.did not last long but that car left an impression.

[@roadpanzir]

100% class, what a sound!

[@cfrend]

I'm one of the dudes in this generation that grew up with computers and the internet and I happen to have worked in the Stutz Bearcat factory in Indy which is now filled with technology startups.

[@gimmethecarkeys]

jay... love all the videos. these cars are such an amazing peace of art and history. thank you for sharing and really explain things about these cars. even little things like how that windshield pivots and the air pump for the gas tank, all that stuff is awesome and very interesting to see! thank you again for sharing everything with all of us car guys!

[@_Peremalfait]

Nice that this car is taken out on the road and driven as it was meant to be, rather than sitting in a museum.

[@aleoimpala]

Beautiful car. Thanks for sharing, i'm always looking forward to watch your Monday show. Have a nice day from Québec, Canada.

[@elosogonzalez8739]

Today I watched both this STUTZ video and the video of the MERCER. As jay was talking, he was talking about the Stutz really needed more work to keep it running. Guess "You'd have to be Nuts to Drive A Stutz"! Both tremendous examples of automobile history. Sure glad hr's perserving them! Thanks Jay!

[@Vikingdescendent]

A class act! Best looking car of the period and it still looks hot!

[@rjspear]

I am surprised he didn't mention the TV series Bearcats! Fun show with a cool car.

[@vandliszt]

Love the cars every last one.

[@bgd73]

making the engine out of that many materials would do more than burst my appendix. I am glad he got the new fancy coolant. Amazing history once again.

[@nathangebben5738]

Its a god send that jay restores these things. Most people would see that rusty thing in a shed and say "screw it, not worth the effort"

[@isbemorph]

maybe not screw it, but cheaply restore it (like i'd do) , so its good thing the car went to somebody who has done it professionally at. It takes looooot of time and effort.

[@nathangebben5738]

Ya a lot of time and effort that your average person wouldn't want, or sometimes cant, put into a project like that.

[@groovyhippie1165]

"Yeah, lets put a LS motor in it and take it drag racing" - I hear this a lot, lol. Glad Jay has the money and man power to restore these classics.

[@markko17]

Jay has said on many occasions that if you properly restore a car you are going to lose money. If you make money restoring a car you cut corners someplace.

[@patrickpelletier6315]

it really depends how far gone the car being restored is and how much work needs to be put in. but you can make money on restorations. the thing about Jay though is that he isnt trying to sell the cars. he just wants them done right. so it costs what it costs

[@jerrycraig6522]

And I don't think Jay realizes what an American treasure he is, saving these cars, even cars I have no interest in these videos are interesting and informative, thanks Mr Leno, we love your videos!!!

[@timmungenast]

Thank you, Jay, for sharing this car with us.

[@brapbrapbrapbrapbrapbrapbrap]

I love when Jay shows his own cars.

[@bredlo]

It's a shame that engine is hidden - it's as pretty as anything on the outside.

[@Omnihil777]

Awesome, I love it when Jay actually explains the engine and tells the story of the car(s).

[@m0ther_bra1ned12]

Keyboard warriors using Jays honest mistake to show everybody just how smart they are... or think they are...

[@jerrycraig6522]

100% right, they can't just enjoy these videos like us "normal" people!!! If you don't like it just go away!!! Morons

[@TheFoodog49]

I was hoping to see the start up. Great restoration though. That steering wheel is incredible. Enjoyed the ''forget that whole thing'' story too.

[@Antwort2und40]

Love this car, thank you for sharing it with us, Jay.

[@MrLaroygetz]

Always great to watch and listen to the passion Jay has with all his vehicles!!! Informative and fun too watch Jay. Thanks for the History lessons that most would not get.

[@biboveralls4025]

What? No bear skin coat? Or was it beaver? Even a white duster with goggles and a funny milk man style hat would be better than denim. That Stutz cries out for a period correct driver. With the car and the outfit you would be a natural for a cameo the next time they remake the Great Gatsby. Thanks for doing more than your part of keeping our automotive heritage alive and sharing it with us.

[@jamesnewman7294]

This video brought a big smile to my face from start to finish!

[@ZepTepiTraveler]

I really like the pacing of your show Jay, please don't speed it up and sacrifice the details to appease the ADD Twitter generation. You are the man Jay keep doing what you do :)

[@W7DSY]

Thanks, Jay. I think this is one of my favorite segments. This and the old Cadillac you own are top drawer.

[@chimpaflimp]

Right at the end of World War _One,_ Jay, not Two.

[@admiralfloofz658]

Thats not what he ment, he was refering to the time period that lasted up until the end of world war 2

[@chimpaflimp]

Kristoffer Lilja Oh

[@isexuallyidentifyasanovenm1617]

Camsta7 why would they say that?

[@coltenklima6809]

oven mitt thats just what the period from 1910-20 was called, we are techinally in the teens now aswell since it is 2016

[@coltenklima6809]

+Kristoffer Lilja, he was definitely talking about ww1 since this car would have been made the year ww1 ended

[@branon6565]

Aside from it being right hand drive, that's a beautiful car....

[@geepcj2a]

It's too bad so many of our new cars are so boring! What a neat car!

[@user2C47]

Also, if there was a highway full of cars and an EMP attack, newer cars would stop running, and modern cars would become completely uncontrollable. The older cars would keep driving as if nothing had happened.

[@beasyphone]

Been in love with these for 20 years ever since I read Gary Paulsons book "the car"..what an example jay!

[@newmexico511]

I vaguely remember my grandfather, H. A. Anderson of Marquette, Nebraska, working on a Stutz sedan way back when I was a kid.

[@SXcite]

i m french i love this show it is up there with the good old top gear