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[@MRmed1a]

"I don't play golf I like cars" YEEEES

[@harrisonvc9175]

YYAAASSSSS!!

[@bart4543]

Golf is better

[@timemachine2525]

exactly lol

[@freeheeler09]

Yep, real adults, like car restorers and home remodelers, make things!

[@snowman2834]

Cars are meant to be driven. Nice to see you actually drive your cars instead of leaving them to collect dust. You're da man!

[@wilburmcbride8096]

At least he has a choice of cars. If my car breaks down I'm screwed.

[@harrisonvc9175]

Jay Leno: the Carfather

[@jamiekeeper6204]

You buy it,you can do what you want with it,some people get enjoyment just looking at them whilst polishing

[@themockalove]

Ahahahaha The way he talked about the lift kit for Carrera GT :D

[@chicohaze787]

MockALove just one scrapped less deference

[@RyoooPT]

Like when you drive it normally and you go over a speed bump, it goes RRRRRRRRRRRRR. And with the lift kit, it just goes RRRRRRRRRRR

[@dorian3260]

MockALove I love the way he reminds me that he was once a stand up comedian.

[@hochgonzalo8923]

That denim shirt has more mileage than all of Jay's cars combined. (smile)

[@patrickviet6786]

He actually has a bunch of them and cycles through. It makes takes/retakes and editing continuity easier, since there's no wardrobe coordination to worry about.

[@robertmanfredthurrigl9424]

Thats his quirky trade mark and WE like it.

[@bradford_shaun_murray]

@@patrickviet6786 ...though his hair today is exotically windswept so that may also have to be recreated as well lol

[@cozyboy4ourtyse7en]

At what age is it accepted to dress denim down from ears to the ankle?

[@Eng1neering]

Design is more than 10 years old and it still looks better than any car on the road today. If i could afford one, I would buy one.

[@SkyKngiht]

The same here 👌

[@ethanvardi3274]

I think that is said for everyone

[@neeravreddy9360]

i think its pretty ugly

[@Eng1neering]

Neerav Reddy I think you have bad taste.

[@Motorlusi]

Eng1neering It's just his opinion.

[@detonator2112]

This is one hell of a car. I think it held the FASTEST track time on Top Gear for quite a while. One of the cars that will appreciate in value like crazy.

[@blaketindle4703]

It hasn’t appreciated. You can still buy them for less than their original MSRP. I’m surprised they haven’t appreciated greatly though. It’s a timeless, stunningly beautiful design! The SLR is extremely underrated!

[@WhyNot99977]

are u manny?

[@jasonn2284]

IMHO this is the best modern Mercedes of all time.

[@harrisonvc9175]

hard to believe its a 10 year old car

[@firdausHITMAN]

@@harrisonvc9175 Its actually nearly 20 years old.

[@froey198033]

@@firdausHITMAN he bought the car new in 2009 so it's 10yrs old not almost 20yrs old.

[@bradford_shaun_murray]

10:10

[@fiskedunser6314]

Best modern or best of all time? lol

[@thackerybrown]

"The Germans never give up power completely..."

[@gudrunschyman8260]

Andre Orta :)

[@YellowKurt]

Except by force 🇺🇸

[@johnwade1095]

...always either at your throat or at your feet.

[@abcdefg9613]

@@YellowKurt Too bad it was the soviets who defeated them.

[@dougrodriguez9402]

Groza Adrian Without the Americans that war would’ve lasted an extra 2 or 3 years with millions more dead!

[@saksit247]

Why is Jay awesome? He is doing a burn out in a $495,000 car....haha

[@lemiwinks12]

+saksit247 Yeah, he's definately no Ron Pratt. That's the one thing I respect the most about this guy, he actually drives them.

[@robertmanfredthurrigl9424]

Proper bloke and he dresses like one too!

[@CullenCraft]

Its up to 1.5 mil now

[@jondury9450]

@@CullenCraft No, they have actually gone down in value. Most are on sale below 300K

[@daytonasayswhat9333]

What year is it?

[@VossenWheels]

Love this car

[@slowmanEF]

Jay has the absolute best car collection in history. The posters/memorabilia throughout his garages are probably worth hundreds of thousands, not to mention the cars. Unbelievable. I'm glad you post all these videos for us to enjoy. He's a real car guy. Thanks Jay!

[@fordz3781]

And the best thing is that Jay actually drives his cars. Even the steam cars.

[@jibberscrabst1114]

My hero. "I don't play golf; that's why I like cars." I drive a Prius; that's why I watch Jay's KZbin channel.

[@catamenia8485]

Jay looks like a pretty nice,decent,down to earth guy ,I like that.

[@dannymccann63]

i agree. I really appreciate Jay Leno sharing his most prized moments

[@dannymccann63]

***** ???

[@dannymccann63]

David Jeffrey what did i miss? Pedophiles?

[@hankhausrecordings3688]

I agree. I think it goes without saying, but every time I watch one of these clips I think "man this guy is a really, really good host and I like hearing him talk about stuff"

[@kalyansapsd1]

XDXDXD

[@SetApartDisciples]

Every video I can't wait to here you say those 5 words "Let's go for a ride." Always puts a smile on my face.

[@markcarter9476]

A friend of mine worked for McLaren as a design engineer and was responsible for everything in front of the bulkhead on the SLR. The main issues were all related to the immense heat generated and it's efficient removal. The heat was even melting the cast aluminium fins on the air slats so they had to revert to milling the fins from blocks of aluminium. Apparently, it makes a difference.

[@blaketindle4703]

One of the most beautiful cars ever made! The SLR is extremely underrated!

[@ivanjulian2532]

You clearly have no idea what underrated means. It means "lack of praise." First you praised the car and then you said it's underrated.

[@MGrahamnz1]

Jay can you please do a video of your W210 E55 AMG?!

[@hcbotje]

I agree! I would like to know why he has one! :-) they are great cars!

[@FREEDOOOOM]

Hans Botje I´ve seen it driven by the camera crew. That might be its purpose.

[@hcbotje]

ProPilot71 Good choice :-)

[@FREEDOOOOM]

Hans Botje Hell yeah... :D

[@roadwarrior144]

Mark Graham I agree, lets see a video on the E55, please.

[@Nowicki222]

These aged so well. Still look amazing.

[@MrRandomcommentguy]

Still take a SLR over a SLS or a AMG GT any day.

[@Eidrian111]

Way more expensive though

[@MrRandomcommentguy]

+Eidrian111 well, you get what you pay for...

[@Eidrian111]

Simon Coles Indeed, awesome car

[@gursimar12]

So true.

[@csiny88]

+Simon Coles I agree with you.

[@charlesray]

In this video you mentioned that you worked at a dealership at one time. My dad was a salesmen and then a manager at one. I am a second generation car salesmen. I appreciate your passion for cars. Your garage is more than a hobby to you I thank. The videos you share explain all about the car and its heritage. I just want to say thank you for sharing your passion for the Automobile. You set the high standard of a real guy. Thanks Mr Leno.

[@interstateB]

I remember seeing this car years ago at the NY Auto Show. I don't think a single person thought this car was ugly, and it easily attracted the most attention that year. It may not quite hold its own against some of the newer cars today (Aventador, MP4-12C, etc.), but this car will always be one of the most beautiful ever made, period. A timeless design. Congrats on your success, Jay. I hope to have a collection even 1/10th as nice as yours someday.

[@Forenzikproductions]

Now I have finally found my favorite car.

[@SupraStringing11b]

Every time Jay Leno mentions the 300sel 6.3 I cry a little because I sold mine. I couldn't afford to restore it so I sold it so someone can do it justice, Couldn't see a car like that end up in a junk yard. What I would do to own another one.

[@milagrostaveras9364]

Rafr4

[@rsudhircool]

He has Fangio's 1st WDC cup... Now how cool is that !

[@rageagainstroy]

Damn Jay! What a collection! You are the ultimate car guy and living the life! Thank you for creating this KZbin channel and sharing all your bitchen stuff with us.

[@keehnernykk]

That's one of the best burn outs I've seen Jay do on " Jay Leno's Garage". Thanks for the great KZbin channel.

[@FreshlySnipes]

That AMG built, supercharged V8 has an unmistakable sound. It’s fantastic.

[@bhuuthesecond]

I like this man's silly sense of humour. And his Mercedes Benz stash is legendary. And i cant believe he met Moss and even Fangio, just the honour of meeting people from that time in motorsports.

[@Slayermetallica69]

I find most Mercedes Benz boring, but I absolutely love this one. One of my favorite cars of all time.

[@Neild0]

[@bigredc222]

Watching this you can really appreciate how much better his video's have gotten, now they have lots of camera angles and don't miss a word, Jay is always good.

[@jjlwis]

pretty awesome to hear Jay talk about Sir Moss, with such joy and innocence in his voice!

[@stareater1870]

I remember seeing this in NFS Most Wanted years ago and always being amazed by how it looked. Just so elegant and sounded like a damn beast. This, the Carrera GT, and the M3 GTR from that game always caught me in this magical way. Always been a dream car of mine. Knowing more now that I'm older, especiialy about names like McLaren, REALLY love this car now.

[@TheClerk89]

love the SLR and the 722 Stirling Moss!

[@bradford_shaun_murray]

7:39 lucky he took the plunge

[@MrSenorhappy]

The more I watch Jay and his videos the more I see what an awesome guy he is. He has passion and appreciates the people behind the vehicles he has.

[@spencermonteiro1319]

this has been my dream car for years

[@RB747domme]

"I got to know my hero Sir Stirling Moss pretty well. In fact he took me around the racetrack for a spin.. I also got to know Fangio pretty well, and he gave me his first World Championship winning trophy.." Yeah, just casually dropping names, like your friends with two of the greatest racing drivers in the world, just in passing commentary.. lol. Jay really is the man.

[@BoxCarBoy12]

Love that characteristic snort in the SLR's engine note. Reminds me of a Spitfire.

[@pedrocampinopt]

My god, Jay could make thousands of car related videos always with interesting stories, informations and curiosities... So good

[@chrisrefaei]

Jay leno"s Garage is the best show on KZbin No other show comes close to the amount of content that he puts out with each one of his episodes. Its not just about the cars, its also about the amazing people that are behind the making of these works of art and amazing machinery, and the history of it all, and he grasps each and everyone of those points every time. Great Series Jay, keep up the Great work. I just wanted to let you know all of us enjoy your work and this hobby, thanks for sharing!

[@karlopuma170]

Weirdly enough im more interested in that w210 behind it haha.

[@majorgsd7591]

this man is already in heaven. thanks for the show jay

[@chrismorgan7794]

Jay a true fan.... you are a star my man, thank you so much for sharing your hobby and enthusiasm with all of us here.

[@draytonPW]

Jay, your collection is so amazing. I wouldn't mind more videos like this.

[@leeroyjenkins3677]

yeee great episode. glad you ended with the burnout

[@ZeroneRaven]

8:41 Hey I got an old caliper that was in my 06 accord wagon type S (first car) sitting in my room right now from when the piston stuck on so I had to change the caliper. We've got that in common Jay!

[@bobwunderlich5533]

This is my favorite of all the cars in Jay's collection. Jay, I can always make room in my garage for this car.

[@davidjaun9783]

Appreciate your passion. Worked at Merc at independent Benz shop in Cincinnati for 15 years. Drove some ove those old classics. Had 108 body 4.5 sel. Drove euro 6.9 and many others. Own 88 420sel and 300e. Totally enjoy your segments. Dave, Mohave county, Cane Beds, Arizona

[@OrchlonSR]

Best car in need for speed most wanted

[@supersecularboypants]

DBZisthebestanimever and carbon!

[@justcallmeq8120]

In carbon It was dumb fast

[@bradford_shaun_murray]

11:11 good for deflecting bullets as well.

[@fifteenbyfive]

I don't play golf. That's why I like cars. LOL

[@oistein74]

Tnx for uploading these clips Jay.

[@AaronMobileDetailing]

Another great video Jay! Learning a lot from you. Keep up the great work!

[@edjackson4389]

I'm a huge Mercedes Benz fan. I work on a dozen or so every year in my body shop. Love the way they are built. You really have to take them apart to fully appreciate the build quality, and intelligent design of the cars.

[@coenwesselingh5353]

+Ed Jackson so true, compared to all cars we have owned, these are among the few with nu panel gaps and where eveything is perfectly executed. French cars we own are a lot more comfortable, but they fall apart after 10 years, ze Germans keep on going no matter what :)

[@CloudyShinobi]

Wow, Jay looked so young here 🤣 Amazing video as always, Jay you’re one of my heroes and role models 🙌

[@CallMeJarv]

I wish I had millions to spend on cars. I'd definitely own and SLR. Such beautiful and powerful cars. ❤

[@i4ROFL]

It's astonishing how much detail, beauty, and power this car contains. It can only be further perfected with a proper gated gear box, but it is just immensely good the way it is.

[@SubaruWRXspdManual]

Jay might have the most amazing car collection on earth and he's wearing all denim. That's badass.

[@tammyforbes2101]

Von Sterner not even close. Some of the middle eastern guys have 100’s of car that are worth millions a piece but jay does have a nice collection no arguing that and he’s a super nice down to earth guy.

[@TheBasher-_-]

ZildjianGuy Man Gotta save money somewhere 😂

[@ghoulbuster1]

that's why he can afford them!

[@Mrbfgray]

If money no obstical I'd buy it just for the fantastic noise and for some reason I love the looks of this thing--the whole package is irresistible except for the 'touchy' brakes apparently. This is one of my all time fave cars.

[@MusicianKnowsBest]

One of the coolest and awesome cars ever made. I remember being 10-11 years old watching the review of this car when it was new on KZbin top gear and thinking it was the coolest thing ever lol that was when KZbin was a new phenomenon which is hard to believe now.

[@jeffziv]

Best exhaust note ever! I always roll down my window to listen to an AMG when I spot one. Driven like an alpha male...nice! Looks like great fun. I'll meet you with my Vette on the 405 at dawn

[@kilmoturtles1]

2:18 The editing makes it look and sound like Leno nails his head on the door.

[@ycnexu]

10:10 Awesome sound!

[@BrendanLikesApple46]

Darude - Sandstorm

[@brickstunram9391]

I remember seeing this car in a car and driver article when I was like 9 and just gawking at this beauty. 10 years later and it's still as sleek and beautiful as I remember.

[@MrVitorpatriota]

Jay, you're every car guy hero aswell. Congratulations for your show!

[@thesk13ater]

"I don't play golf, thats why i like cars" -Jay Leno Words of a Legend

[@robertmanfredthurrigl9424]

Golf players are not known to be cool . Jay is cool in capital letters..

[@crusherbmx]

"If you're a Fangio fan here's something you'll like, this is Fangio's first World Championship cup"...WHAT?! FOR REAL!!!??

[@seanarmstrong7767]

Favorite part of the car is the engine start/ missile launch button on the shifter!! Awesome!!

[@kushagrabhavsar7327]

i remember i had one of these in all black in my garage, i used to choose this over carrera gt , m3 and even murcielaga because it was so beautiful and smooth...man i miss playing NFS mw .

[@baedaheld7550]

Hey Jay, clould you make a Video of your Mercedes E55 AMG?

[@tubester4567]

Haha dont worry about the fire, its normal!!

[@VBshredder]

You do see the brake fires in formula 1 so i can buy it to some degree!

[@petejackson922]

One of my top 3 Jay Leno video's!!!

[@heavyballs187]

The noise that comes out of those pipes is just beautiful

[@HitchcockTheBirds]

is it just me or is everyone on youtube currently experiencing this problem: On any video, the highest quality availabale is 720p? i've watched videos on this sa,e computer on this same internet connection that were 4k before, but now the highest is 720p?

[@eldiablo8019]

That is an amazing car. Jay if you run out of room at your garage I can store a few of them at my place. And I promise I will drive them regularly.

[@pierrefourie5753]

My first Jay video. I love Mercedes Benz and now i like Jay. Very casual style.

[@thomasmoeller2961]

There is still a kid in this guy. That’s makes him so likable !

[@MisterFuturtastic]

Does anyone know what makes this car sound so amazing? It sounds like the engine in the P-51 Mustang airplane to me..

[@splshow]

Because this car has a big supercharger haha

[@NoName-cn3cp]

Jay's hair was on point this episode.

[@erikhertzer8434]

...Jay just got done driving the Carrera GT with the top off...

[@NoName-cn3cp]

@@erikhertzer8434 lol the most logical explanation ever lol thanks

[@fmc6338]

Thanks for sharing. As a fellow car lover I appreciate your videos.

[@user-sf7vl2mx1d]

Jay, I still watch it in 2020 and this is one of the best supercars of the new generation ever made and you look so young and agile.

[@gertjanmoens4188]

That hood opens and closes exactly like my old SAAB 900.

[@HarryFromTheNorthSide]

+Gertjan Moens yea if you live in a country where the weather is warmer,is the only spot that does not have our problems

[@MrStickyPete]

half a million dollars and it doesn't even have anti aliasing

[@rougeandrei9095]

Lol I mean this video is old

[@DeathBringer769]

It needs de-interlacing.

[@javascriptkiddie2718]

HD video was a thing before youtube

[@sadaghian]

It's called deinterlacing

[@EbrahimSaadawii]

@4one14 that's exaggerating, the video is watchable and has great content even if you shut your eyes! But yes, JL's Garage never had impressive videography even to this day, I can personally give much cleaner visuals and videography if I took over. But the content is Class A.

[@joshua6200]

You knowledge is perfect! Awesome Jay, thanks!!

[@chanthamala8]

I'm writing this comment in 2019: As a teenager, I had this car on a rip-out poster from one of those magazines. I STILL want this car! I know there are 1000hp super sportscars with so much electronics, but I can see myself cruising on the weekends. I hope to one day own it and maybe a 1950s SL 300 roadster! 🙏

[@connorbraugh]

Do a video on that AMG E Class in the background. what is it? an e55?

[@patrickpelletier6315]

i think its the Mercedes-Benz that had a Porshe V8 from the factory. i didn't know about those until just a few months ago, then i was confused

[@connorbraugh]

Patrick Pelletier no thats the previous generation. its called a 500e. I don't think it had a porsche eng. but they did help design it thats why they are worth so much

[@patrickpelletier6315]

John Braugh well i know there's a special Mercedes Benz around that time that had a Porshe engine. I know it sounds weird but it happened. The wheels looked just like the ones on there and the body style seemed to be the same as i remember.

[@jasoncrinklaw9210]

That is not a 500e , that is a 1997 Mercedes-Benz E55 Gen 1 , naturally aspirated - 349 HP.

[@jtafoya88]

It has the most miles cause it's the best super car he has.

[@marcus102361]

That's really cool.....thanks for sharing.....

[@danielchesterman9908]

Thank you Jay, I am an avid viewer of your work, I am a Seventy -one 100% Service Connected Veteran, who has taken your advice, just bought a SLK 250 R172 with AMG accessories, My dream car for a Vietnam Vet who dreamed one day this poor kid would own a Mercedes, Dreams do come true.

[@dtoy1809]

here have a cup

[@justmechanicthings]

I suspect SL65 black series are more driver focused than the SLR Mclaren

[@Getsitdone]

So good! Great info, great history!

[@mr.c5217]

lol! Jay I love the sound effects you made when you are talking about the lift kit.

[@luukeluketer1024]

2:19.....cinema effect...felt like Leno got hit in the head..........

[@TheRealDanMac]

its like a shark this car

[@Meow110]

So awesome that he roasted the tires at the end, good to see a supercar owner who's not afraid to have some fun!

[@paulterhaar4862]

I saw it at the presentation in 2006 at the IAA in Frankfurt. Marvelous car!

[@MrHav1k]

I wish Mercedes kept this styling on the AMG GT.

[@subway5907]

well that wouldnt make sense at all... its a SLS sequel... if they implemented the gullwing doors in the AMG GT, it would be much more attractive

[@Pendragon501]

I don't know what's wrong with this light or camera but this is the worst quality 1080p video I've ever seen. Sweet car though!

[@TheSupDudes]

Hahaha. Same here :3

[@sashaarabadji8685]

Same

[@VoraciousPhantasma]

It was shot in 480i or 720i but uploaded in 1080p. The i means the lines in the background won't look straight, they look slatted.

[@sashaarabadji8685]

They did have 1080p 3 years ago

[@joshbriggsDayZBeast]

Owsla Smo are you dumb? video looked better than this in the early 70's....

[@patrickjernigan1025]

Right on Jay love the Mercedes SLR!!!

[@voicetube]

When I did voice-over announcements for the Tonight Show with Jay Leno (back In the mid-2000s) this was one of my very favorite cars to see in Jay's parking space when I would arrive! Never got a ride though :-(