McLaren M1A - Jay Leno's Garage

[@RJ-nh9hw]

Our Austrian guy is a walking encyclopedia of racing history around the evolution of this fine race car! What a video!

[@1183newman]

This is how an owner of a classic car should be. Fully researched and knowledgeable about the car they bought. Fantastic.

[@michaelfraser5723]

and an Elvis looky likey

[@E3KGaming]

he is..actually

[@C.Fecteau-AU-MJ13]

Those zany Austrians... They sure can get fanatical about things. Ya gotta keep an eye on them or things can get out of hand real fast.

[@henrikcarlsen1881]

He should work on reducing his 'actually' count. Stupid thing to do, but I took the time to count 48 'actually' until they went driving.

[@marcusoutdoors4999]

The Austrian guy is a great ambassador for Austria. Hugely knowledgeable and so passionate about the cars. This is a fantastic episode.

[@BH-pk6uv]

Actually!

[@donmacquarrie9161]

like Arnold - "He'll be back"

[@joejoe2658]

and his hero married a 14 year old.

[@jstdrv]

I like Austrian painters!​@@BH-pk6uv

[@jotighe2]

agree on all points!

[@BeerdyBruceLeeCentral]

This Egon Zweimiller sure knows his cars. This was a real treat.

[@carlosoruna7174]

He owns a highly rated European car restoration business

[@DM-wp9vq]

Plus the design work on those Proton Packs were on point!

[@zeekot4064]

Actually ?

[@Anticommunism99]

Actually he is very well spoken actually

[@zeekot4064]

@@Anticommunism99 I actually agree … actually, I do …. Actually

[@GarthGoldberg]

Egon is one of the best interviews ever on this channel.

[@t16205]

Actually!

[@barath4545]

@@t16205True, but just have a drink every time he says it!

[@t16205]

@@barath4545 I dlid bfdbut acaatully noow I actuly camt typw anytmorw actully🍻

[@bluntedponce]

Why i’m drunk too 😂

[@garycyganek1228]

Damm straight and my father has the same Christian name ! Great interview

[@ralphbryant8178]

That “yea” at the end from Jay I felt that excitement

[@johnnygeorgopoulos4072]

I came to see if anyone mentioned it before I did.... this was probably Jay's most "wished upon" vehicles, he always talks about that movie, and there's no way you could forget this McLaren after seeing it just once, god damn that thing is gorgeous, sounds phenomenal as well with those equal length headers and those 8 singles/4 duals(didn't get a good look)...I know Jay said Webber's, but IDK if the owner ever confirmed they were, regardless, the combination sounds phenomenal, shame the aluminum Olds wasn't still the block though, that would've made it extra special 👌

[@Stars-and-Stripes-]

They sure looked like Webber's but, if not they were likely Solex carbs, Porsche for example used the Solex carbs in the first 2 years of production of the 911 in 1965-66 and then switched to Webber's in 1967..@georgopoulos4072

[@donmacquarrie9161]

he "retired" waaayyy to early!!! he's still like a kid! lol

[@scottimusgarrett15]

I love the dollar sign on the tach!😂 Egon sure knows his McLaren and general car history...Holy crap! Guy's like an encyclopedia! The car is amazing, and that sound....I feel bad for the kids of the future, who will never experience cars this raw and fun. Thanks to McLaren and Egon for letting us see this work of art, and thanks to Jay and the Crew for another great episode! Hugs for Mavis, too...✌️❤️🙂🇨🇦

[@molochi]

It's funny, here in Utah you can register almost anything to drive on the street if you are crafty. Then with that license plate you are good to go anywhere.

[@oldschoolman1444]

Go past the red dollar sign and it's gonna cost you!

[@TheSilverShadow17]

​@@molochiSame can be said about the US entirely, we can put just about anything on wheels on the roads without a care in the world yet in other countries we'd get called weird haha

[@donmacquarrie9161]

yeah thanks so much for sharing Jay and Egon!!! that's a car right out of my childhood ❤❤

[@WiseGuy02]

The wef and the UN are in bed together with the climate change scam. It's just a means to redistribute the world's wealth and the oligarchs to gain power and money.

[@thereallantesh]

I don't think I've ever seen Jay listen so intently to one of his guests. Egon is a virtual encyclopedia of knowledge, and Jay was soaking it up like a sponge. That aspect was as enjoyable as the car itself. Hats off to the Leno crew for another great video.

[@billeaton2651]

Love how Jay and the owner get more enthusiastic as they talk about the car. It looked like Jay was surprised by the vast knowledge of the owner.

[@bynumjimmy]

Nice to see a true car guy chat with Jay. They've both love cars AND reading about them. It's cool they like Elvis too.

[@seethruhead7119]

Stark contrast from the last video I watched with Tim Allen where he didn't know much about the car

[@SimpleCarGuy]

At first when I heard the guy got it for Elvis, I was like.. well that’s a shame, but man - this guy knows his stuff and a real car enthusiast! Great video.

[@seanmcmahon2002]

Exactly! I was like a rich Elvis fan with an Elvis haircut and and his Elvis car. Hmm. 5 minutes later he's correcting Jay on Ferrari drum brake lore!! Great video!

[@MaximusMerideus]

How can you not love this Austrian man. You couldn't ask for a better caretaker of an amazing car. Knowing there's people like this there, makes me want to take a trip to his beautiful country.

[@jacksmalling4265]

Very, very special and so grateful the owner is such a dude for sharing and protecting this car.

[@poplaurentiu4148]

We all love cars with historic value behind them, nothing will ever beat them and both (owner & Jay) are so phenomenal passionate petrolicious afficionados !

[@woodyholland9865]

If that is not the best guest ever, he is in the top 3! So knowledgeable and humble about what this car really is! Thanks to all of your guys that put this together for us to enjoy.

[@alherman1279]

One of the best interviews yet. Something about Egon just clicked with me, not only knowledgable but a cool personality.

[@moogle68]

This has to be one of the best, if not *the* best, episode of this show yet. It had a _beautiful_ , historic car with an *_incredible_* exhaust note that also had an extensive, active and diverse past. There was an owner that knew just as much (if not more) than Jay about the car, and the period in which it was made, and, for the first time in ages, the conversation was smooth and flowing, without any moments of noteworthy awkwardness. And to top it all off, the car was so good to actually drive that we got a show of _genuine_ excitement and energy from Jay at the very end during the driving portion. Even the overall duration of the video was right in the sweet spot (in my opinion, at least) for the KZbin channel version of the show.

[@bobschenkel7921]

Many thanks to Egon Zweimiller for preserving this piece of automotive history. There is only one original McLaren, and he has it. And the Elvis connection just makes it that much more important and valuable. Looks like Jay was having fun at the airport.

[@bennylloyd-willner9667]

Oh, I thought it was McLaren's and not his personal car.

[@bobschenkel7921]

It was the first car produced by The McLaren Company as a prototype, not Bruce's personal car. At least that's what they were saying in the video. I'm not an expert or anything, just a fan.@@bennylloyd-willner9667

[@email4664]

@@bennylloyd-willner9667 A car that special will have a McLaren rep introducing it, and it's owner. True automotive royalty.

[@donmacquarrie9161]

And he let Jay drive it!!!!! wow what a thrill

[@graemecatty9921]

Probably the best Jay Leno video imho. Egon's product knowledge is off the chart.

[@loki7641]

'' Actually '' your right ... Bruce - Graham - Elvis - Egon and Jay !!!

[@NYCBluesTRio]

I was lucky enough to get to a few CanAm races during the Bruce and Denny years. The sights, the sounds, the smells. What a show!

[@JamesThomas-e5v]

Jay - thanks for having us and making this video, It’s a real honor for us to be on your channel to share our history. AT

[@LorchVHS]

I don't think I've ever heard or seen Jay so excited about anything. Such a treat.

[@lindaoffenbach]

Wow, spectacular 💓 Such a delight that the owner Egon Zweimiller is so profoundly knowledgeable and being a attentive caretaker of this genuine royalty on wheels. Thank you all for taking us along and such well versed 🥰

[@rondobondo6600]

Jay seems to be sent back to his childhood..he was like a little kid driving the beautiful car and the owner too... i love it

[@carlcushmanhybels8159]

Yes! Childhoods for car guys. The 1st McLaren spokesperson claimed McLaren created/innovated the mid-engine layout for sports racing cars! BS! Lola had it, same time period or earlier; Lotus sports racer (Mk 10?), Cooper sports racers.... And while pre-figuring the GP innovation: there's the mid-'30's Auto Unions.

[@carlcushmanhybels8159]

Egon though understands the real innovations, e.g., mentioning Cooper.

[@lowlevelcritter7577]

This might be the best video Jay Leno has ever put out.

[@MiniMotoAlliance]

I love that the owner still takes it out to track days and enjoys it.

[@charlesgall7829]

Thank you for presenting this car. I guess they still teach respect of elders in Austria. ( when the gentleman addressed Jay as Mr. Leno) Great that someone has the interest and means to care for this car.

[@gregschwartz4017]

Car is rolling art, Egon was a great guest. Thanks for bringing this to us.

[@Vinegar_Stroke]

As a New Zealander who knows Bruce's story well, this episode tickled my fancy. Egon is well deserving of that ownership too. Fantastic actually

[@quig89GMC]

Absolutely blown away by this episode. Many thanks to McClaren and especially to Egon Zweimuller for sharing such an amazing piece of history. His knowledge of the car and of Elvis was very entertaining. Jay you and the crew did an outstanding video this week you should be very proud.

[@Aotearoa_Kiwi]

* _McLaren_

[@garryrindfuss5349]

One of the best episodes ever. The owner is so knowledgeable, and OMG what a car! Wonderful.

[@johnnysechrist6313]

Jay back before Daytona bike week got crazy, one of my friends won a bike from Ann Margret, she even went to supper with us. Lovely talented lady.

[@kevindimauro9689]

She was also pleasing on the eye, and did a great nude scene with Jack Nicholson in the movie “Carnal Knowledge.” Meeting her in the flesh at a restaurant must have been quite something even for Jay. 🎉

[@t16205]

He actually is a good caretaker actually. Actually a very cool car, actually!

[@aticuco6771]

Actually, you make a really good actual point 😂

[@peterkull8354]

You´re actually right !

[@R0yB477y]

Actually, this is true, actually. This, actually, is the actual reason I'm actually here, actually. Actually.

[@av8bvma513]

Noo game: Take a Shot each time Egon actually says "Actually..."

[@Anticommunism99]

Only Jay Leno can make me watch each of his episodes for years! God bless you Mr Leno be safe ❤

[@1michaelricci]

What a sound!!! Jay is so pumped up for this drive. Fascinating to learn Bruce McLaren was an engineer and an entrepreneur as well as a race car driver…plus he was from New Zealand.

[@johnmalenchek6597]

How many people have more knowledge and enthusiasm about motor history than Jay? Not many but Egon is clearly one of them. Thanks Jay and Egon!

[@donmacquarrie9161]

yes that was impressive

[@denondj1234]

A true historian. Great show. I was waiting for Egon to say, " We need more cow bells !"

[@thespicemelange.1]

I gotta have more cowbell! (Christopher Walken '00)

[@duncanfindlay3227]

My goodness, who is this guy? I’ve never heard such an encyclopaedic knowledge of cars! Total respect.

[@amilton2128]

Been a while since we’ve seen Jay have this much fun. What a piece of automotive history!

[@donmacquarrie9161]

I like "steam engine tinkering" Jay too....his whole life has been fun! I know-I watched it on tv his whole career....BIG fan

[@cdawg_sf]

They may have found the next curator of jay’s garage. The passion, knowledge, storytelling skill. Not easy to find.

[@dennisrobinson4588]

What a beautiful car. I think the last time I saw this car was at Riverside Raceway in the mid sixties, God I miss that track! It was a shame that it was closed down, what a waste. Spent many days watching the different races and then in the early 70’s I had several opportunities to race on this legendary race track. Thanks Jay for bringing this car to your show.

[@joeclark7082]

This has to be one of the all time great interviews for Jay's garage. Egon's knowledge was super impressive and his love for racing and pop culture is clearly evident. I would love to see this car put through its paces but I understand that its conservation is more important. Thank you, this vid is truly a treat for car guys!

[@pasqualemaniscalco9772]

I feel like a kid again looking at that car. Go speed racer.❤

[@patrickfreeman205]

Looks like the Mach 5.

[@alanholck7995]

He’s a demon on wheels.

[@DIY-V12]

6am here in New Zealand, very happy to see this episode

[@johnnyboy1586]

Same 😊though it's 7 am now😅

[@jeremyhunter9613]

same though its 8 am now,i went to bruce Mclaren school so love seeing anything Mclaren!

[@Aotearoa_Kiwi]

...Same but it's now 10.00am!

[@Dlweta57]

@@jeremyhunter9613 yes same here, went to Bruce Mclaren intermeditate school in 79/80 ..lthough as a 11 year old I had no idea who the guy was till years later... Then learned more about Bruce when I started racing go carts when I was 15, still am big McLaren fan..

[@aumkar2]

One of the few great owners that come by here. Extremely knowledgeable and passionate. Loved this episode!

[@928pcar]

This interview is stellar because of Egon’s knowledge and Jay’s true enthusiasm for Elvis and the story

[@lesflynn4455]

What a magnificent piece of motoring history. I'm so impressed he brought it to the USA and shared it with everyone. It doesn't get any more important than Bruce McLaren. Bravo to Egon for sharing is car and his knowledge.

[@h-j.k.8971]

This just makes you smile all the way through. I love the way this Egon has his arm around Jay as if he´s protecting him.

[@glorialotz3333]

No room to put your arm anyplace else.

[@AlisyaBurke]

Your channel's commitment and sincerity are truly special. Congratulations

[@jschoneger]

Bravo! What an excellent custodian of this landmark car. Keeping it as original as possible and still DRIVING IT!

[@donmacquarrie9161]

I was stunned when he said never been restored

[@anthonyfrench3169]

I think Jay found a kindred spirit with him. There wasn't much driving, but the passion these two had for this car was amazing!!

[@deliawolfe]

I got to see this car at Sears Point in November. The Velocity Invitational featured McLaren cars - many of which were for show only. But this M1A was parked on the false grid behind the grandstands on the main straight and I got some pictures and a video. When they touched the starter, that Chevy V8 lit up with unbelievable thunder! Since Jay Leno are about the same age, I was as excited to see this car and revel in the experience as he was! The Elvis connection and "Spinout" was just "icing on the cake." Made my day!

[@AliasHSW]

First time seeing Leno being schooled. So cool seeing two car nerds geeking over automotive history.

[@jeroenstaal4907]

Leno has 200 cars/motorcycles plus, and knows everything about each of them, and indeed funny to see how for once he is the pupil and not the tutor. What an incredible satisfying episode to watch with Egon being "actually" the star of the show;-) Thanks a lot to both of you gentlemen!

[@br1anzkilLs]

dumb comment. Jay Leno knows a good amount of a lot of cars not just this McLaren.

[@IGY6MJ]

You sir, made Mr. Leno’s day!!

[@donmacquarrie9161]

everybody's day!!!!!! ❤❤

[@mythrusthelema]

welly well, You finally drove a car cooler than Steve McQueen's Jag. It looks and sounds beautiful. My thanks to the owner for sharing it.

[@BuiElec225]

This guy’s a GREAT guest and a great owner too with that much knowledge of his car and its history!!! It’s not easy on Jay’s show to out shine this car and this host!! Awesome video!!

[@ciaran8306]

One of the best episodes yet!! Pure class.

[@reginaldwilkins5112]

I've seen Jay twice in awesome old cars in the San Fernando Valley. Once on Van Nuys I think in 1995 or so and once last month on Buena Vista. I was in front of him in 95 and he waved back at me. What a wonderful person.

[@eddylauterback1312]

First time to see Jay wearing eye protection. But Jay, the Vienna Sausage joke bombed!

[@mikama-w3r]

Another great masterpiece of a show.

[@runristaren]

This was actually a great episode!

[@renaissanceman7145]

Being Jay Leno, the comedian, former late night TV host/star, the wealth and owner of, quite possibly, the greatest privately owned car collection on the planet must all be truly extraordinary. Now, in addition to all of that, people bring you amazing pieces of automotive history AND let YOU drive it! To say the man lives/has lived a cool life doesn’t seem to do it justice.

[@drewp.weiner2473]

Can we get an episode of one of Jay’s cars again? Jay solo is at his best

[@secretsquirrel3793]

It's great to see such an entheusiastic and knowledgeable owner. Jay clearly appreciated the history of the car, the honour of driving it and the character of the owner. Superb film and what a car - sublime!

[@TheGreatOneMike]

Drinking game for the word “actually” 😂

[@donmacquarrie9161]

😁

[@Anticommunism99]

Not a chance

[@reliantncc1864]

I'm now drunk.

[@rambeau911]

My liver couldn't handle that.

[@wacabby]

This channel never ceases to amaze with the the content, variety, stories, guests, we should all feel blessed to be experiencing this.

[@sicboy041]

Every time he says “actually”, take a shot.

[@SheilaDrives]

That car looks so fun to drive. Great design. McLaren’s have beautiful bodies then and now.

[@GabrielGGabGattringer]

As a fellow Austrian, this made me smile so much! Need to look him up & maybe visit his garage...

[@londonwestman1]

I wonder if he runs it the same way Jay does.

[@ashley-tm1uk]

Being introduced as an owner who bought the car out of his love for elvis sure created doubt that he was a real car guy…what an incredible surprise!…his passion for cars and the history was quite impressive, and almost overshadowed the true brilliance of the car itself…jay’s reaction to the whole experience made this one of the best shows i’ve ever seen.

[@fajareraim6136]

I just love this guy he really knows his car...we need more guy like him to show on jays show

[@nzsaltflatsracer8054]

Thank you, thankyouverymuch!😁 I met Bruce McLaren in 1969 in NZ & many years later Lord Charles March at Bonneville.

[@gitchermotrrunnin]

I was lucky enough to see Bruce McLaren up close at the 1966 US Grand Prix. I was on pit road at the end of the race when Bruce came in and stopped. He and one of his crew then pushed the car to the paddock area. He finished 5th with his car powered by the Ford Indy engine configured for F1.

[@DennisMerwood-xk8wp]

Ford Indy engine configured for F1 - oh boy! Don't mention that at McLaren! A huge flop and embarrassment. The joke is - the noisiest boat anchor at Monaco at that Race.

[@gitchermotrrunnin]

@@DennisMerwood-xk8wp Yeah, his F1 team did not really take off until '68 with Ford Cosworth DFV power.

[@jotighe2]

jay showing off his show biz chops. he has become so synonymous with car enthusiasts everywhere, one forgets the impact he had on the entertainment industry as a whole.

[@ATomRileyA]

Great video, love to see a real car guy owning something like this.

[@Jim-fp3kt]

Jay is awesome and Egan is awesome for his knowledge and passion for this car and Elvis.

[@chrisoliver9204]

This might be the best video Jay has ever done. I take that back: this IS, hands down the best video Jay ever made. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@jamiemorrow3959]

WOW! Jay, so cool. I don't think I've ever seen you yell driving a car, and this one made you yell twice. What a machine.

[@moniquedeitz4356]

I thought I'd make a comment about the knowledgeability of the Austrian gentleman, but I see that a good percentage of the comments are already very complimentary toward him. So, I'll just join in with the others and say this was a really fun episode. Thanks, Jay and Egon!

[@josesalvador6929]

I truly enjoyed this video and the owner is a true car guy and caretaker of history . Seeing Jay very happy at the end of the video made me realize why I love his channel.

[@efrenvilla-g4v]

This is the most exited i have ever seen Jay Leno while driving a car and believe me i've seen him drive many it's like he felt the spirit of the history behind this McClaren WOW!

[@Mr.Higginbotham]

Never found him very funny but he has an awesome car channel. I'm glad he exists! Sweet car that makes me think about McLaren in a different way.

[@rickwhite3181]

We Love Jay Leno he's just such a New England guy work ethics and no B. S. This Owner is awesome and an Elvis Fan what's not to like . Awesome Show as usual.

[@GrooveTasticThang]

What great chemistry between Jay, the owner of the car and the history that connects them all. Marvellous!

[@robertalexander2506]

This is a very special episode, great video for a great car, thanks Jay!

[@andreacrashe9894]

*Kia ora (hello) Ohhh this first McLaren car needs to come back home to New Zealand... I hope one day that Egon Zweimiller will send this car home to NZ. Bruce was born & raised in West Auckland New Zealand, so he is a 'westie'... and has a huge following here. He is like our other famous kiwi 'Burt Munro' who built his home made motorbike & who raced his bike on the salt flats and to this day still hold the title for that speed. Burt's motorbike is in a NZ museum. The third famous one was John Britten who built his motorbike to race... and he beat all others on the track... There were only a few Britten bikes made... one is in a museum in NZ too. The others are still around. Thanks Jay for showing us this video... and you got to drive Bruce McLaren's car. 🙂nz*

[@Aotearoa_Kiwi]

*Bruce was actually brought up in Remuera, and went to Meadowbank Primary School. His father, Les "Pop" McLaren, owned a service station in Remuera Road.*

[@andreacrashe9894]

@@Aotearoa_Kiwi *Opps.... but here is the westie link.. The 32-year-old father of one was a household name in New Zealand, especially in west Auckland where he'd owned Bruce McLaren Motors on Te Atatu Rd since 1965. He was buried at Waikumete Cemetery in Glen Eden. in West Auckland. Plus also a Intermediate sch is named after him in West Auckland too. As well as a street also bears his name in West Auckland 🙂*

[@Aotearoa_Kiwi]

@@andreacrashe9894 Yip, there's definitely a link to West Auckland. Bruce's first motorsport event was the Muriwai Beach Hillclimb in his Austin Ulster. He even named his home _"Muriwai"_ in Surrey, England.

[@thegathering3322]

Jay we met at Ralph's on LaBrea and talked in the produce section after your recovery form burns on your face. I took the liberty to post a ALERT on your page here, as things going on in America and the world need to be addressed. This simple ALERT is just to motivate God's people to do what they should be doing to bring about restraint form lawlessness in the earth that has been running rampant lately. Thank You JAY for allowing me this liberty, love you sir.

[@UncleBuckRodgers]

Sometimes people like to hear themselves talk, and sometimes people have things to say that people want to hear. This was one of those times. That man is a scholar in vehicle history. Just wow.

[@frankthatank02]

Wow!!! Very exciting...great way to start the week , thanks. Andy also points out several great items and history of the car. Egon , i can see is a true elvis fan, we can appreciate that. Jay , your showing more fun on screen ...please keep them coming

[@Dmhlcmb]

I’m 45 so I first heard about McLaren in the 90s when the F1 came out. The name McLaren has always felt futuristic to me. Looking at this car, much like a Shelby Cobra roadster is always so fascinating, unexpected. Like, wow those guys were building cars way back then?!?

[@pkuudsk9927]

Hey Jay how does it feel to be more popular than Elvis? The world will miss you as much or more, I personally will. Your a legend in the auto world for your appreciation of cars. Giving us history of all things auto. Mad respect for you sir.

[@WayneRittenhouse]

I love the car not as much as some Jay has showed but I got to say this guy knows his cars history I think this easily top 3 videos I've seen

[@gregoryhanson971]

What a joy to watch! this is one of your best Jay, What a great car!

[@iwanoutmans3537]

So great that you feature cars like this! And the story behind it.

[@omasboi]

Jay is soooo stoked! It's cool to know that a guy who has had the chance to drive pretty much everything, can still get giddy about a car. Love this!

[@troydbarney]

Amazing! Thank you Egon! You two brought a smile to my face. You made an old man, jay, very happy too. 😊

[@vordt4139]

Jay "lemme borrow those glasses" Leno The Money shift sticker is just the cherry on top.

[@chriscarbaugh3936]

An awesome episode! The sound of that car starting and then seeing it on the road; pure Speed Racer!

[@oonwing]

Don't know how cool you are with Chris Titus, big Elvis and car guy!!! Great show!!!

[@Poorexampeofhuman]

I have an awful lot of respect for Mr Leno and his car collection. He has the car collection because of a love of automobile technology and just the freedom that offered I believe. I've been to car collections that are investments and they just don't compare. I haven't come across many people that know as much about Oldsmobile history as Mr Leonard does. I was born in Lansing Michigan and I kind of take pride in the Oldsmobile name plate and what they did, and didn't. My greatest fear is what happens down the road with these great men like Mr Leno. We're on a precipitous of energy transition.

[@hecklepig]

I'd heard Bruce liked the Oldsmobile engines because they were a good, solid, block , reliable and would hold up to the rigors of racing a lot better than the one off engine manufacturers. I also heard that the papaya orange the cars were painted was because that was the only color paint they had on hand when they built the first car but it stood out so they kept in.

[@Dirk80241]

Not only is the car beautiful and well-preserved, the lighting in JL's garage is perfect!