Jay Leno's 1957 Cadillac Coupe de Ville - Jay Leno's Garage

A very special car this week. A few years ago, Jay was contacted by a World War II veteran who wanted his car to go to the right home. After some thinking, Jay decided to take him up on the offer, and so Jay acquired this 1957 Cadillac Coupe de Ville, and then proceeded to spend more than a few years restoring it.
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[@truefoxxx]

This are my favorite kind of videos...when Mr. Jay Leno talks about his own cars and their history. Makes me feel so happy and grateful that a person like him exists. Thank you Mr. Jay Leno for your passion and for sharing it with all of us.

[@MyGuyJustinH]

These are my favorite types of videos, too. These, the restoration videos & the detailing videos.

[@modocroughstock5700]

Same here.. I have 14 cool old rides.. 55 Sedan de Ville, 65 Calais coupe

[@vader2774]

Totally agree

[@oldschoolman1444]

The old guy knew Jay would do it right! Beautiful car! 😊

[@joedeegan3870]

Bravo Jay !

[@Simon-du7yx]

Much prefer these vids with Jay’s own cars than new car reviews

[@SimonLloydGuitar]

Same. In fact, the older I get, the older the cars I love get.

[@mikeklinger1712]

Agreed! Once he says "electric vehicle" I change the vid! I'm so sick of hearing about the green agenda! I makes Jay look like some kinda sellout! When I look up Jay, I look to see the classics!

[@turokforever007]

I have give up watching the newer car vids as they have a hidden engine or no engine EV nothing to really look at

[@loyalfilm]

Same. They feel forced. Jay is clearly more relaxed when he's driving by himself. We need more of this!!

[@perry92964]

same, this is way better then his rolls from last week

[@rexmyers991]

I am 81 years old, now. In 1957 I thought the ‘57 Caddi was the most beautiful car in the world - still is.

[@cuda426hemi]

Senile, ey?? Everyone knows the '57 Chryslers (Dodge Plymouth DeSoto Imperial) were so much sleeker and forced GM to hyper change and go nuts with the '59s. 🎬

[@longjohn77]

You're a douche​@@cuda426hemi

[@isaacshaver6218]

U Mopar ppl are brutal

[@4Kandlez]

@@cuda426hemi Don't be so rude, he wasn't 81 in 1957 was he. He was there and lived it, did you?

[@robertpolnicky7702]

I agree. The 57 was slightly before my time but that gold Eldorado with the red interior and this one and tge one bob hope had I always thought were the best looking. I also liked the 67 Eldorado and the 64 couple Deville.

[@G029er]

Leno has transitioned from comedian to cultural anthropologist. His love for cars, their history, and their place in our own lives over time, constitute a remarkable contribution to understanding American culture. He's not just a rich guy with a ton of amazing cars, he is a curator. Something tells me that his collection will morph into the world's greatest car museum upon his eventual passing. Thank you to Mr. Edmunds for recognizing this - and for his service to our country.

[@jimmybootz1277]

That is the best description of Mr. Leno that I've heard so far, well done👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@lynnmcculloch-m4h]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@LlyleHunter]

@G029er. I saw Mr Leno live in a comedy club on Long Island in the 1980 s which was his natural habitat long before he was the permanent host of the Tonight Show where he was restricted from doing his real comedy. He was outrageously hilarious in club venues where he could do what he wanted to do. The guy wrote more jokes and routines than anybody else in the business and he was absolutely exhausting because he’d slay the audience. He literally had me on the floor kicking my feet and hardly breathing and he started making fun of me with more jokes which made me laugh even more. He was the busiest comedian of his era.

[@LlyleHunter]

Governor’s Comedy Club is still there in Levittown NY on the Island. Be prepared to be pumped with drinks ( which I normally don’t do) and filled with hors d’oeuvres and drop a lot of cash but it’s a great night out.

[@rapiqui]

Indeed. I was going to write some words here to express my gratitude and admiration for Jay for depicting the history behind his car so well, but you nailed it 😊

[@danielbuckner2167]

Somebody tell Jay thanks for sharing it. Whenever my girlfriend hears Jay on the video she comes and watches too!! She says Jay is a treasure that we all hope to keep as long as we can.

[@thomasmoeller2961]

I was born in Germany one year before this car was build. Grew up poor (but happy) and always admired American cars and read about them whenever I had the chance. Married my wife from Arkansas in 1994 and immigrated to the US in ‘96. Watching Mr.Leon’s shows for years and certainly enjoying cars from the 50’s the most. He is right, the cars in Germany were tiny in all aspects compared to the US cars. My Dad finally had enough money to buy a VW Beetle in 1972. We were in heaven !!!! My Dad was 18 when the Nazi’s send him to war in Russia.He barely spoke about it. But, one day he said “if it wouldn’t be for the Americans you would be standing guard in Russia today”. Since I live here every time I see a WWII veteran I remember what my Dad said and thank the veteran fit freeing Germany from the evil. So, if any veterans view this “Thank you for your service !!!!”

[@deltajohnny]

Great message!

[@tatianaes3354]

So you dad was a Nazi through and through to his last days, I see. The evils the Nazis did to Russia warranted them all relocated to there and rebuild it even to this day, if necessary.

[@thomasmoeller2961]

@@deltajohnny Thank you !

[@sresto7943]

A fitting story and thank you for sharing, Lest we forget.

[@williambrann9219]

My dad has passed . .I think he would appreciate the words of your dad...I was born in 53 and my dad had a big new BUICK 2DOOR SEDANETTE..but after 3 kids his last "newer car was a 6 month old trade in 60 dodge dart 4 door

[@seanlukedado2772]

Ha haha! 'Its so big you had to slide over to punch your passenger in the face..' Bless you Jay, your sense of humor is pure gold...

[@Lensman864]

The guy should have been a comedian! 😉

[@iaial0]

​@@Lensman864 Ohh, you say? 😂

[@chrisjeffries2322]

lol

[@arcadiagreen150]

Chris Brown finds this inconvenient

[@fehlrock]

Lol

[@milosterwheeler2520]

As much as I appreciate special guests and outside cars, I really prefer when Jay shows us one of his own cars and gives us his wonderful personal stories. Thanks for sharing this with us, Jay!

[@MyGuyJustinH]

I love that, too.

[@denislthibaudeau1762]

Me too

[@gpslightlock1422]

The world loves Jay Leno. Can't get enough of him and his cars. His demeanor is captivating. Not a worry in the world, just restoring American iron and enjoying every minute of it.

[@John-i3t9o]

Jay is one of the few "Hollywood" folks who genuinely mean it when he honors the old veterans. Not some sort of phony stuff like so many we hear today. Thanks, Jay.

[@joycerichardson1810]

Jay's the real deal.

[@lamplighter5545]

That Ferrari blue with the two-tone blue interior is absolutely perfect.

[@johanbjork1650]

Jay in his denims almost disappears in it.

[@jasonhunt007]

Jay should have used Mulsanne blue from the GM paint code. It is close to the Ferrari blue.

[@iaial0]

That is truly gorgeous

[@donmacquarrie9161]

The gold trim on that blue just sets the whole car off.....a real looker!

[@SimonLloydGuitar]

Im so glad he said he wanted to keep it original so decided to go with the Ferrari blue!

[@OmarDenarzi]

This is the reason why we love Jay Leno's Garage, These antique and classic cars that we can't find anywhere in KZbin

[@only257]

Agreed 😊

[@jamesdellaneve9005]

I like the other channels, but how many Ferraris, Lambos and God forbid 911’s can you look at?

[@IT10T]

what do you mean? there are many videos from different creators with 1957 deville's all over KZbin

[@OmarDenarzi]

@@IT10T You get the idea buddy, Of course there are some brilliant channels out there but mention one channel that covers the entire automotive industry from steam cars, The inception internal combustion engines, Electric cars, and the insane jet engined cars and bikes, The radial engined trucks and dune buggys, Airo engined cars, Big rigs, Tiny engined bicycles, Special coach built cars, Who else does does all that? Just mention one channel if you can.....

[@carburetormike]

Plus he is a great narrator.

[@Edison73100]

Every time Jays does one of these alone my wife and I sit down together and enjoy. She is a car nut like me which is so cool. My family is a Caddy family from way back. I had four uncles with Caddy's, two 1960’s, one was the Eldorado, and two 1959's. We used to take trips from LA to Bakersfield in the summer and it would be like nine people in the car, ac would freeze you in the middle of summer and these were coupes. I remember one trip, I was in the back bench seat with seemed like with an entire baseball team, all family, and I had fallen asleep, my uncle had put cherry bomb glass pack mufflers on his, dual exhaust, well, I woke to move around or something and I remember looking over his shoulder which seemed to be 5 feet away, and the speedo needle was past the 120 mark, just stuck, no vibration, smooth ride, just beautiful. That V8 just rumbling along. I deeply miss those days. I am retired now, military, and civilian. Thanks Jay, every time.

[@tombiggs4687]

By contrast, my family was always about practical, basic cars. Then when I came of age in the 1970s, I wanted the sporty European cars, BMW, Porsche, even Volvo. Of course, all I could afford was VW beetles, then later when my family came along, Volvo 240s. I scorned the "big fat" Cadillacs and Lincolns as "old man cars". Only now do I really and truly appreciate them for what they were. I'd love to own a Coupe DeVille like Jay's!

[@dahnawa1957]

Thank you for your service, sir. And I agree whole heartedly!

[@billolsen4360]

I worked in Bakersfield for years. It takes a lotta AC power to freeze you there in July! I guess these babies had it!

[@joe6096]

I'm 46. Never in my lifetime was Cadillac ever as impressive, beautiful, or well engineered as they were in the 1950s and early-mid 60s. I think it was around 1968-70 when they started to slowly get "cheaper" in their interior trim pieces and build quality, then by 1980 the marque was a complete shell of itself. It was a joke. I agree the V series and now the V-Blackwings are awesome cars but they've never come close to the beauty and exquisite craftsmanship and details you see in this '57. You don't just PULL UP to your destination in one of thes, you ARRIVE!

[@donreid6399]

Yup. My Cadillac is a 2016. Not bad, but nothing to write home about!

[@mikegalvin9801]

Very true. I'm 70 and my dad was an Olds man until GM killed it. I knew it was over for GM when I was stopping for a couple of days back home in Chicago and he picked me up at O'Hare in ... a Lexus! Anyway Grandpa Titch as we called my mom's dad, a WW1 vet, was a Caddy guy. As a kid I remember my brother sister and I fit in the back seat without even close to touching and Pete our Irish Setter on the floor on a drive up to the lake in summer. Like most Americans he traded in every four years or so and the last really great one I remember was his 69 Sedan de Ville. The 73 was OK but not as cool as what I think of as the Real Caddies and after that they got distinctly chintzy.

[@jhmerit8883]

Jay, That unit on the dash is the Autotronic Eye! Uncle Joe's Caddy had one, driving in the mountains of California with each turn this EYE would switch it HIGH and LOW beam which drove him nuts. So Aunt Lola knitted a cover for the eye to stop this constant high to low beam. What a wonderful car, and as a kid I always wanted to ride in Uncle Joe's Caddy.

[@midwestmafia8391]

This is exactly what it’s supposed to look like. Not a stupid rat rod. Not some butchered restomod. Somewhat modern mechanics. And drive it. That blue is awesome. This is done with class. Great job Jay.

[@kristoffermangila]

Others would call it "OEM+".

[@midwestmafia8391]

@@kristoffermangila that’s what it’s called nowadays.

[@donreid6399]

Those Dagmars are sticking out halfway into the intersection! 🙂

[@townhall05446]

And thankfully no 'clown shoes' wheels.

[@clydewaynewilliamsjr.8859]

You do your sideburns and the next thing you know you got no hair. Did y’all catch that?

[@williamsherer2580]

Love fact that most of Jay's vehicles have a story. He's not buying to make money but to preserve. Fantastic SOOOOOO much appreciated

[@MyGuyJustinH]

I do too.

[@wyskass861]

Preserve yes, but also I think to enjoy personally. When you love cars you want to be able to experience the whole range of history and types. It's great.

[@MyGuyJustinH]

@@wyskass861 I agree. That is great. That's why I also love to watch Jay.

[@deanbrunner261]

I like that Jay uses his cars instead of sitting behind a velvet rope

[@hairymoose1974]

I love this episode. Jay all by himself talking about his car and cars in general. No sales pitch. No owner with an ego. Just Jay talking. Love it. Thank you, Jay.

[@deanbrunner261]

Love he uses his vehicles instead of sitting behind velvet ropes collecting dust

[@johnnymac6242]

I hope that when Jay is gone, his garage becomes a museum.

[@wannabetrucker7475]

If Jay wasn't in showbiz, i could see him being the local mechanic everyone trusted. ❤❤

[@marcusbrutus1999]

My favourite type of JL's garage, just him, a car and me! Reminds me of the good old pandemic episodes. As a Brit, born in 1951, living in London, we could not afford a car. My Dad was a garage foreman in central London. One day in 1962, I visited his garage and there was this late 50's Caddy. I remember it was white, had massive fins and the word Fleetwood on the back. A left hooker of course. He took me out in it, changed my life forever........... I could not believe how smooth it was, couldn't hear the engine. Everything was electric. Amazing that you Yanks drove around in cars this size......My first car, bought in 1968, was a 1956 Morris Minor with a 948 c.c engine. It would have fitted in this Caddy's trunk! Long live the Yank Tanks!

[@meettheworld6241]

Us yanks are known for making great things... lol

[@Friscorockhead]

Lots of space in America. Big roads with big cars. Big egos, too, possibly.

[@buzzwaldron6195]

My first car in 1964 was a '55 Morris Minor... about 850cc, I think... put more rod bearings in it daily... then got a '57 Olds 98 Starfire... next was '62 Olds Jetfire...

[@mrdanforth3744]

The Fleetwood was the largest "owner driven" Cadillac, that is, not a chauffeur driven limousine. An enormous car even by American standards, very few in the US ever drove one or rode in one unless it was to a wedding or funeral.

[@RobertJarecki]

​@mrdanforth3744 In 1971, looking for my first car, I came across a 1954 Cadillac Fleetwood sedan in black and pink exterior and interior at the local Chrysler Plymouth dealer. They wanted $400. It had enough room in the trunk for a CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) fuel tank and practically anything else you could carry to the car. Dad was holding my money and, after looking at an additional 4 cars throughout the county, he decided I would get a 68 Plymouth Fury I with the slant 6 that had been a taxi for 3 years and had been repainted with light blue house paint. While I thought any of the other cars we'd looked at would have been better, he said the Plymouth would be more economical and that taxi companies took good care of their cars ( *_NO, THEY DON'T_* ). Six months later, Mom gave me her car when the Fury's engine seized up and Dad had to buy her a brand new car. _The Fury wasn't economical after all. _ I think Dad hated all of his kids.

[@Ben-v7e]

I could listen to Jay all day. Guy has an amazing memory, speaks with intelligence and knows how to tell a story, and exudes good fellowship. Thanks, Mr. Leno. Keep at it.

[@anderander5662]

Can you imagine listening to Stephen Colbert talk about cars??...😮

[@ronwatson4902]

That Cadillac has style,just like Jay. He's never lost his humility. A truly good man.

[@waynetaylor8082]

Humility is Soo underrated these days. GREAT POINT!!!

[@flyjarrett]

Except when it came to taking talk shows from letterman and Conan

[@LlyleHunter]

Neither of which were his decisions. Both were network decisions.

[@billeaton2651]

"Probably 20 grand in chrome but I don't care, I'll never sell it." We need more of this in the car world. Less worry about resale value and more carefree enjoyment.

[@GaryED44]

I so prefer the videos with Jays own cars. The blue is fantastic

[@steeliewheelies]

Not only do I love your cars but it is so much fun to hang out with you and listen to you. Thanks Jay you make my world a great place to be

[@emiliodaddio8517]

My sentiments exactly.

[@fosterfuchs]

I'm not even a car guy. I still enjoy watching his videos and learning about these beautiful machines.

[@bmepdoc9675]

Dad was a 'Caddy' guy and bought a new one every year from '57 to '67 from Clarence Dixon on Vine St in Hollywoood. His favorite was the 1960 Eldorado Biarritz with a 390 cu in tri -power. If I remember correctly that car set him back like $7500 in 1960 dollars which almost made my moms head explode. Interestingly, none of the cars had the exhaust rumble like Jay's here does. On the contrary, they were superquiet and almost electric motor smooth. Miss you dad - Thanks for the upload, Jay.

[@freedomrings1420]

My dad passed last year at 93 was just driving his VW and someone with a Cadillac wanted to trade so my father got the Cadillac for 100 dollars and the VW. I can still picture the car back in 1970 and remember it being in excellent shape.

[@arcanondrum6543]

​@@freedomrings1420 I owned a 76 Rabbit that rusted out from under me and would develop vapor lock in 80 degree + weather, stranding me on the side of the road about a dozen times. It was my first and last foray into "German engineering" cars (some of their products are good thanks in no small part to their government's minimum Regulations). (Only) my MR2 handled better but I was vindicated by other stories about Porsche and Mercedes. My uncle owned several Cadillacs and like your father, traded in for new often. His brother in law, my father used cars for getting back and forth to the airport....

[@freedomrings1420]

@@arcanondrum6543 Nowhere in my comment did I mention a Rabbit or that my father traded in a Cadillac every year for a new one. And VW Bugs were some of the most reliable cars built in the day, plus very affordable.

[@DontCryAboutIt]

Gas crises

[@gvxclassics]

Thank you for taking care of that beautiful car. Thank you for showing it to us. Here's to all our veterans, today and every day.

[@garyhoward2490]

I had the pleasure of meeting Jay, many years ago. I had just finihed restoring a 69 El Camino, California edition. Chevy did'nt make many of them. Just a Malibu with some minor appearance goodies. He came up to me, and asked a lot of questions about it. We talked for a half hour or so. This guy is so genuine, and curious about...any car, no matter what it is. Great guy, and a virtual encyclopedia of car knowledge. Thanks, Jay!!

[@savage22bolt32]

I'm 70. On my bucket list is meeting Jay, and thanking him for enriching so many people's lives.

[@within360]

RIP Hanley Dawson III, a storied Chicago Cadillac dealer. Family, charity, business, were his Guidestones. I am so proud of him, and I will miss him. Since 1903 and Henry Ford, a Hanley Dawson has been at the heart of American automotive retailing. Starting out when everything was a black Model T, and ending up with brands like, Cadillac, Volvo, BMW, Mini, Hyundai, Genesis, Jaguar, and Land Rover. The Dawsons have been successful by doing whatever it takes to satisfy our customers, and Mr. D was engaged to the very end.

[@redbarchetta8782]

My dad would have been 104 now. He fought in WWII and was born in 1920. Not many left for sure.

[@barrycuda3769]

👍 , Same as my father, actually ,he was born on the 24th of December 1919 , he made it to 88 years old , he was in the New Zealand army initially in WW2 (Pacific), but transferred to the RNZAF and was a side gunner in PBY Catalina's, also in the Pacific, mainly Fiji for both .He never saw any action, but ,he said he would have , if the battle for Midway hadn't gone the way it did. I'll always miss him.

[@MarinCipollina]

My father was born in March 24th 1918 and was a young US Navy officer stationed at Pearl Harbor during the attack. He never talked about the war. Most the guys his age didn't. His brother, my uncle was a couple of years younger.. He was a B 17 pilot, but he didn't survive the war. He was shot down on a bombing run over Germany. He's buried in Saint Laurent, France. I was born in 1957.

[@Jsd8675]

Mine in 1919

[@billolsen4360]

My dad would be 106 now. Never had a Cadillac because he died young, but had a 38 Packard at age 19.

[@johnfranklin5277]

My Dad was born in 1916. Served overseas in WW2. He was a great man, hard worker, had a real zest for life, and died at home, while sleeping at 97. He was a lucky guy. My mom was born in 1920, We lost her in 2009 after a short illness. She was 89. I have their 58 Cadillac they bought in 1960 from a Doctor friend of theirs. I was 1 year old. Its still on the road.😊

[@davidkarr214]

A mega millionaire and people give him cars for free. Shows how Jay is loved by the motorhead community. Thanks Jay for showing us this beautiful car.

[@mrdanforth3744]

The way he describes it a free car can be pretty expensive. $20,000 just for chrome....

[@danielbuckner2167]

Yup, it's like finding a home for your good dog that you cant keep anymore. Money just isnt a concern but a loving home is.

[@martinjrgensen8234]

They know he will look after it for future generations

[@wadejenezon8169]

Thank you Jay, I'm humbled beyond words to have been able to help keep that beautiful elegant beast running Cool! I'm glad you found me and hope to continue helping on many more of your projects in the future! Furthermore thank you for recognizing Mr Edmund and his service to our country!!! All the Best, Wade-Flying Dutchman...

[@stanmanmedia]

Jay is class all the way. I teared up with talk about the WWII vets. Great Jay to put focus on the important. Funny how Jay talked about his parents driving the car. Hysterical. Great car!!!

[@RayBecker]

Jay, thank you for Honoring that man. The car is beautiful. God Bless!!

[@rdyardie]

My uncle was successful in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan in Canada. He bought a few Cadillacs. I got to ride in his Cadillacs. I remember saying that the AC was so cold that you could freeze a popsicle on the vent. My uncle thought it was funny. He was the type to share his money. . . . Well, he died from a heart attack when he was 46 years old. It was Sunday evening after church. My mom and dad were over at the house for coffee. . . . Thank you for sharing the blue Cadillac with us.

[@AJKPenguin]

Peace to you, your family, and may the Lord accept your uncle into His Kingdom.

[@jonaszepog1829]

Your uncle sounded like a great guy. All the best. (PS: Saskatoon is a great town!).

[@OmarDenarzi]

Oh yeah baby, A worthy car to the channel and what a gorgeous masterpiece of cars are these 1950s Cadillacs

[@mackfisher4487]

Memorial day, Appropriate Jay Leno is such a good person, this video is only one example how he honors veterans and particularly this day those who gave there life for our country.

[@ponycarfan]

I know it's a cliche, but Jay is a national treasure. No one person could replace him. Wonderful collection, and knows everything about each one. I enjoy every video!

[@JamesJ7851]

Beautiful vehicle with logical updates. One of many reasons I think so highly of Jay Leno. His restorations and updates to vintage vehicles are logical, yet does not spoil the originality of the vehicle. I love those older cars, reminds me of my childhood and time spent with my Father that appreciated the quality of American made vehicles during the post WWII era up until the very early 70's.

[@beaubrummelmotorizedbicycles]

"Cadillac". the "Rolls Royce of Automobiles", you gotta love Jay's Dad, a proud Cadillac owner. What a beautiful car, thanks Jay for keeping these iconic cars on the road.

[@SimonLloydGuitar]

He says that more often than he wears denim!

[@MarinCipollina]

He should have told him, "No Pops! Rolls Royce is the Cadillac of British cars.

[@MrIslandman59]

"Cadillac's are the Rolls Royce of automobiles", what a great line, thanks Jay!

[@druidofthefang]

I love all the episodes of JLG, but the ones with Jay's own cars are the best.

[@StevenBelmont-je6yc]

Thank you Jay, love the 1957 Cad'y, such a beautiful car,🎥 l enjoyed the ride! I remember Perry Mason drove one for a while, made me smile 😊. I found a die cast 1/43 Scale Cad'y convertible, black, just like Perry's, love it to this day. Thanks again Jay, you made my day, love your show's!👌🎉

[@johnnymossville]

You are a good man Jay. The way you handled obtaining this beautiful car and the story of the man you got it from is very honorable. These old Cadillacs are just stunning examples of America at a certain time in history. Love it.

[@JohnKorvell]

I had a customer, who was Iranian. He bought and restored a '57 when he immigrated to the US in the 70's. That car was a symbol that he had made it in the USA!. It was his daily driver. Such pride on his face when he was driving! He took me to lunch once and it was all I could do to hold my laughter as that monster of a car negoatiated a modern shopping mall parking garage built for Toyotas and Nissans.

[@cliftonbond2450]

I've watched Jay's videos for years now, but I think this is my first comment. I LOVE Cadillacs and this one is just a little older than me. I didn't grow up in a wealthy neighborhood, but there were a few nice cars around and I got to ride in a lot of them, and a lot of them were early to mid sixties Caddies. I think. '57 is just the best looking Caddie out there and this one looks like new. Just beautiful. Thank the stars Jay is around and able to do this kind of thing. It makes my heart sing.

[@adrianw3985]

What a classy car, thanks Jay for a classy tribute to a great WW2 veteran.

[@raffaelenegroni5888]

I own a 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Town Sedan and here in Italy it is quite an unisual car. I bought it almost 30 years ago and I still get a lot of fun drivin' it. The american cars from the fifties are the stuff of dream to me. Thanks Jay for sharing your passion and your cars (not to mention some great advices).

[@richardvickrey4786]

This automobile is drop dead gorgeous! The Ferrari Blue paint color is beyond stunning! Jay, YOU are the sort of rich guy I appreciate. Your hobby of discovering, acquiring & restoring classic &/or collectable cars is like a dream come true. You are amassing, then sharing with the public, a truly one-of-a kind collection of Automotive History. And I, for one, thank you from the bottom of my heart. 💙

[@bedroom.headroom]

Jay is my cyber grandpa, and i love spending time with him. Right down to telling me the same story every so often. ❤ thanks Jay

[@danielbuckner2167]

He's every carnut's "papa"!

[@beemerrider100]

So much blue, blue paint, blue interior, blue denim jeans and blue denim shirt! Jay Leno is such a treasure. Watching his videos featuring such a wide variety of cars that he loves is a joy

[@ksquine]

Great to see a deceased veteran's car featured on Memorial day. Thank you Jay.

[@MarkSwitzer-zy5tj]

The '57 Cadillac was the first one I rode in back in 1967, a sedan DeVille hardtop ! Did you notice the new 1958 Impala coupes looked almost similar styling to the '57 Cadillac Coupe DeVille ? They apparently copied Cadillacs design that one year . They were great looking cars ! Happy Motoring 25:12

[@happycat3399]

Jay Leno, you are just the coolest dude. A true gentleman. 🌺 I just love this show.

[@RamblinAround]

The fact that it had a push button opening / soft closing trunk lid in 1957 is impressive. Cadillac really was the ultimate status symbol at the time. If you had one, people knew that you had "made it".

[@Stressless2023]

I was surprised that it didn't have the fully automatic opening/closing trunk that I've seen before on mid-1950's Cadillacs but that might have been exclusive to the Eldorado which I think cost nearly double what this one did new.

[@horvathr95]

⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠@@Stressless2023 as far as I know only the eldorado broughams had the fully electronic trunks. There were 800 made for 57-58. I’m not sure about the 59-60 broughams, maybe they had that option too. But those cars were even rarer. Regular eldorados (seville and biarritz) only had this soft close function.

[@donparker1823]

Another great one Jay. You are an American treasure. Thanks for recognizing our WWII vets. My Dad was a submarine sailor in that war. And my Mom's 1st husband was a command pilot in B-24's. We put flowers on their graves today. This was a good Memorial day subject.

[@avsystem3142]

When I was a child in the 1950's I had a friend in the neighborhood who's father was a business owner and relatively wealthy. He had a six-car carport. The only cars I remember was a Cadillac of just about the same year as Jay's and a Model A. We used get in Caddy and play with the controls. I remember to this day being amazed by the radio, which had automatic station scanning. It was an electro-mechanical system that actually used an electric motor to rotate the tuning capacitor. The motor would stop when the vacuum tube electronics detected a strong station.

[@MrPrinttec]

aha! that is why mine keeps running searching, as it is American, it cannot catch Dutch/EU channels of course! there's a lot of mechanics in the radio, incredible! my '57 is a sedan, dark blue with light blue top and still the original light grey upholstery inside, the chrome on the dash is magnificent, there is no car in the world that can beat that I think

[@thethomasj1795]

Cadillac will ALWAYS be my first love. My Father had driven Cadillacs for most of his life. I still remember the night he brought home his 1973 Coupe DeVille, and the day he brought home his brand new 1983 Couple DeVille. We were very fortunate to be living so well, and it was from all his hard work in the Real Estate business. I was fortunate that my first car was his Cadillac that he passed down to me. I drove many different Cadillacs for about 15 years.

[@WeaponsEducation]

I gave my Father a 1992 Cadillac Eldorado, the best gift I ever gave him, he cherished it.

[@steeliewheelies]

57-58 are my favorite years for American automobile design and style

[@mythrusthelema]

We had a '56 & it had the "Magic Eye" I thought that was so cool. It was a tank, if you floored it, you could watch the gas gage move down. My Mom loved it even tho she had to look through the steering wheel to see the road. My Dad called it Marilyn as it had those huge bullet protuding bumper garnishes. Mom did not find that amusing... Thanks for the memories, Jay.

[@MarinCipollina]

"Autronic Eye" was the term Jay was looking for. Most of the industry referred to the pointy bumpers as 'Dagmars', after a particularly well endowed actress.

[@mythrusthelema]

@MarinCipollina I'm sure that's what it was officially called. To me, it was the magic eye, I was 4 at the time.

[@terribelbliss9646]

This is one of the most beautiful Cadillacs ever made. Even the 4 door hardtops are stunning vehicles. 👍😁

[@hollishill-wu9nu]

Mr. J. Leno wonderful guy. Amazing restoration beautiful car, it will be around for at least another 70 years. most likely will be one of a kind at that time, heck it already is one of a kind, amazing work. he now enjoys it any time for driving pleasure and with fuel injection economically too!.

[@Jimmerca]

That veteran that you got the car from would be very proud of what you did to his car and showing it on KZbin for the world to see. 🇺🇸✌🏻

[@DellaBates-wt2yl]

Admirable diligence and down-to-earth personality. Congratulations!

[@allentoyokawa9068]

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[@thomasdeangelo1655]

That blue with blue interior is gorgeous!

[@yambo59]

Beautiful job Jay, better looking and more reliable than the day it rolled off the showroom floor - just a gorgeous car, love the old GM cars I inherited my uncles '63 Buick Lesabre he bought new with the wildcat engine back in the 70's, we drove it up from Tennessee. The Frigidaire A/C with its huge compressor would freeze you out of the car.

[@mrradio2187]

During 1970 my old high school chum purchased a 57 Fleetwood limo for $250 that ran great. The limo originally belonged to the Gov of South Dakota he was told. Another friend bought a 57 Chevrolet 2DR hardtop for about the same amount of money. Car belonged to a little old lady who was a widow and didn't drive. Back during those days we had a large selection of cheap American autos to choose from.

[@psivewri]

It's honestly a piece of art. There definitely aren't many here in Australia but I saw a very similar one the other day!

[@jazzjokesjalopies]

My wife and I watched this one together and laughed and enjoyed it. What a car. Love the stories about mom and dad.

[@renerobes30]

Thanks for recognizing a deserving veteran and for restoring his dream car. Thanks for the Memorial Day theme video, quite appropriate.

[@pedromiguelareias]

He's in much better shape now. Very energetic again and with interesting content.

[@curbozerboomer1773]

He does seem physically improved, compared to last month!

[@ddyeo503]

I have a 1959 Cadillac Coupe de Ville 2dr. and is a light blue outside and about the same color as yours is inside. I went back to the original interior with the original cloth, leather and vinyl. From parts cars I put the original power trunk lid on and power vent windows and cruise control and cornering lights. I have not updated the air or radiator or the transmission or the carb. But I did alter the original battery size. They had an odd ball size in 59. It is fun to drive and I need to get it out and drive it more. You did a great job bringing the 1957 Cadillac back to life,,,,,,,,,

[@choward5430]

Jay, you'd do all of us a great favor by rendering the people you use to maintain and restore your cars. Your '57 is beautifully done.

[@paulsmith4996]

What a beautiful land yacht. The blue colour looks amazing with the gold badge work, thanks for sharing the ride with us Mr Leno!

[@hungryalien]

a simple episode like these is the best. just jay in his car and his stories. thanks jay. for sharing! more pls!

[@scottlewis6737]

Brings back memories of when I was a little guy and I got to sit on the armrest next to my grandpa when we travelled in his Cadillac. A beautiful car and a great story.

[@johnschlaefflin2100]

Reminds me of the time I cut my leg out a place in Michigan called Burroughs Farms, and needed stitches. Well my Dad and Uncle Carl were pretty much bombed from drinking and playing softball. But off we went with me sitting on the armrest between them and holding their drinks. The Doctor in the ER read them riot act before stitching me up. Good times.

[@garygerbino3171]

Gorgeous. Interesting that you didn’t choose a stock color.

[@NashPotatoesOutdoorShow]

Cars used to be so beautiful!

[@jameswalley7234]

I love the banter of the story's of him and the previous owner as well as the story of him buying his father a caddy. The professionalism and empathy shows those rarely mix. Jay is a good man.

[@Ganiscol]

Strangely, the interior reminds me of a vintage 1950's ice cream shop and makes me wanna have a blue and teal ice cream with lots of whip cream and a blueberry on top 😅

[@THE.SALINAS.O.G.]

Nice, can't wait to see that beautiful 57 Cadillac Coupe de Ville

[@bdogjr7779]

Bravo J《☆》👍🏾🍺🤳Wonderful Story of The Veteran Ed and his Caddy which You beautifully restored. I prefer a 57 Chrysler Imperial《HEMI》car but that's ok✌🏼😎☯️

[@peacenow4456]

Hi Jay! When we get older, to off-set muscle loss, we must weight train a bit and take collagen to way lay our stiffening "linkage..." Hugs! --- BTW , years ago, did you get our 2 door maroon interior, black & white exterior (original color was maroon) '55 Buick? I love your silver and black one. Was your B-RM your first LA car? Our gal was sold in San Francisco around 1969-70. My dad was always sorry he sold our fav car. She was given a 2nd paint job by Dad, from original maroon to black and white, but kept with original maroon interior and had plastic set covers. I was so sad. I would have kept her, but he didn't tell me. She was PPJ 901! I see you have your original plate that looked just like ours! Beautiful beautiful'55 B-RM restoration! Wish I could find her. Hugs...

[@heavenlyblue]

Thank you Jay !!!!!!

[@pixelnazgul]

Pal

[@SamhainBe]

So beautiful and so American - Thanks Jay1

[@mogarcia9755]

The color does this beautiful example of a classic automobile justice, such a special car….if only cars today looked so unique…

[@donaldwilliams2270]

Our 1987 Eldorado had the electric pull down trunk , and the grocery boy slammed down the trunk lid and broke the plastic housing , but our 2013 XTS did not have that finger pinching option , and the 2013 owners manual is 217 pages compared to Jay's 57 book of 20 pages LOL

[@thaddupper2982]

Nice video -- btw you're looking great Jay.

[@johnreznick3506]

Well done, Mr. Leno. She’s a beauty!

[@scotmiller4029]

Outstanding car - great Memorial Day video - good tribute to a great Marine

[@sallyb3]

Electronic eye, Wunderbar. The 57 is my favorite Cadillac ❤❤❤ If you get tired of this beauty, I will make her a happy home.

[@peacenow4456]

Hi Jay! Love Jay, pretty car!! Nicely said about WW II Vets, as all our dads and our hard working moms were. LOVE THE NEW COLOR and the interior!! Great job!

[@terry12327]

Great story... And why not give it to someone like Jay? Seems Jay was the best choice. Besides Jay you know and can get the right people to make it workable and as it should run... Thanks for sharing that beauty...❤😊

[@haroldbirge6881]

🏆Jay Leno🏆 the 🍀 king of cars 👀✌️

[@betrevryday1]

Jay Thank you for the respectful acknowledgement to our Greatest Generation & LOVE your Coupe DeVille tastefully done 👍 !

[@XeroNXS]

Since this is a Cadillac I was eagerly waiting for the "Rolls-Royce of automobiles" reference and Jay as always didn't disappoint. The story behind it, the car itself, the restoration, and the presentation by Jay, all simply lovely.

[@billkarmetsky4003]

Looking at this car I'm thinking how much money was thrown away buying these massive cars only to have them wind up in junk yards. Jay must have lost weight. Maybe his diet changed from regular food to eating children for his Freemason buddies.

[@ThePerfectSeason1972]

Such a beautiful car, incredible craftsmanship. They sure don’t make them like this anymore. Thanks for the video Jay !