McLaren M1A - Jay Leno's Garage

Automotive royalty with an additional connection to the King of rock and roll? it can only be the McLaren M1A.
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[@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.

[@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 ?

[@user-mf5ue6rc5n]

Actually he is very well spoken actually

[@zeekot4064]

@@user-mf5ue6rc5n I actually agree … actually, I do …. Actually

[@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!

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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

[@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.

[@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 !

[@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

[@LorchVHS]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@alherman1279]

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

[@user-eb4lx6zr8z]

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

[@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.

[@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 !!!

[@MiniMotoAlliance]

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

[@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.

[@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!!

[@AlisyaBurke]

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

[@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. 🎉

[@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.

[@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..."

[@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)

[@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.

[@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_

[@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.

[@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..

[@lowlevelcritter7577]

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

[@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

[@user-mf5ue6rc5n]

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

[@garryrindfuss5349]

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

[@SheilaDrives]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@aumkar2]

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

[@IGY6MJ]

You sir, made Mr. Leno’s day!!

[@donmacquarrie9161]

everybody's day!!!!!! ❤❤

[@TheGreatOneMike]

Drinking game for the word “actually” 😂

[@donmacquarrie9161]

😁

[@user-mf5ue6rc5n]

Not a chance

[@reliantncc1864]

I'm now drunk.

[@rambeau911]

My liver couldn't handle that.

[@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

[@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!

[@ciaran8306]

One of the best episodes yet!! Pure class.

[@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

[@eddylauterback1312]

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

[@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!

[@cdawg_sf]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@runristaren]

This was actually a great episode!

[@drewp.weiner2473]

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

[@Ancientlunatic]

Yep..love watchin Jay solo

[@wacabby]

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

[@duncanfindlay3227]

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

[@928pcar]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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!!

[@nzsaltflatsracer8054]

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

[@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.

[@charleshaggard4341]

Love to see the passion these guys have for cars. I saw a Webber Carb setup on a 289 Mustang back in the late 60s and I thought that was so cool looking.

[@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

[@Dirk80241]

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

[@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.

[@fajareraim6136]

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

[@user-hs6wg3vv7g]

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!

[@GrooveTasticThang]

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

[@Heathcliff1848]

Spent many years living on Bruce Mclaren road in West Auckland New Zealand, the location of Bruce Mclarens first workshop is a service station to this day and theres a framed picture of Bruce behind the counter. Always filled my car up there. 😊

[@paul--b]

Pretty sure it’s a school uniform shop now, there aren’t many 3 pump 2 lane service stations left.

[@Aotearoa_Kiwi]

It would be great to see 'The Bruce McLaren Trust' move back into the old service station in Remuera Road. The service station used to be owned by Les "Pop" McLaren, Bruce's father.

[@Heathcliff1848]

Thats sad. 😔

[@Dlweta57]

Wow .. Fantastic to see some McLaren history.. The engine note is crisp and sweet, awesome to see,..... a very big thank you to all that made it possible.. I'm sure Bruce, wood have a big smile on his face were he still with us today.

[@iwanoutmans3537]

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

[@gregoryhanson971]

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

[@ATomRileyA]

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

[@OLH3rd]

Art in motion! Rolling sculpture! What a great video! Love the passion, knowledge and enthusiasm of the Austrian owner and of course Jay!

[@chriscarbaugh3936]

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

[@robertalexander2506]

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

[@burkelong4376]

Jay needs to take Egon up on his invitation the visit Austria. It's stunningly beautiful.

[@troydbarney]

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

[@anthonypetty9288]

Always nice to see Bruce's creations. Great driver, amazing engineer and, by all accounts, a really lovely guy. Thanks for sharing this.

[@craponlycomesoutadogsarse1731]

The happiest we’ll see Jay all year me thinks! 😃😃😃

[@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. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@nathanielyoung3479]

Excellent video! Love when you can walk away with knowledge and interesting facts about thee classic cars. The owners is dope!

[@user-wz2ot7lj3g]

WHAT! A! CAR! I have a few memories from the 1970s ( I was ~10 years old) when I attended CAN AM races at the Speedway Park in Edmonton, Alberta. Even at that young age, and during the height of muscle cars, I was a sports car fan. Consequently I had a C6 and currently own a C7 Corvette. Cheers!

[@bluesky9093]

How cool it would be to watch the movie and then walk to your garage and sit in this car. As many already noted Egon is very knowledgeable and a great ambassador for the car. I’ve lived in Europe for a number of years and spent a lot time with Austrians, I chuckled when Jay started the car and Egon gave him the finger motion to proceed - so Austrian. Wonderful, wonderful video and you can tell Jay was thrilled to drive it.

[@bobbybutler4199]

MAN - what a magnificent piece of history - PRICELESS :) !!!

[@trudy285]

This was fun and interesting to watch ! TYVM Jay! Loved hearing the histories swap AND your infectious humor! Thanks for this Smile on my face! I needed it! Brightest Blessings! 🤗✌️❤️🦋🙏

[@nelsonbergman7706]

That engine - what a great sound! thanks for posting this.

[@georgeclark142]

Wanted to see you drive. video was too short. That's what I love about the show is Jay Leno driving😢❤

[@wyskass861]

Nice to have an airport as your neighbor for this kind of thing, which can close down some taxiways for you.

[@terryeustice5399]

A great treat to see this car Jay! Beautiful and great video! Thanks for sharing! 💯👍👊

[@JT-xf9sw]

One of my favorite jay Leno garage episodes!!!

[@mitchellsteindler]

Nothing like driving your open intake through dust clouds 🥲. Such a beautiful car.

[@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.

[@RjIONs]

The Alloy 215 ci engine was used in the Buick Le Sabre concept car and it didn't see production street use until 1961. People think that Buick, Olds, Chevrolet engines are all basically the same thing. Prior to the smallblock becoming the blue painted corporate engine all GM motor division engines were very different.

[@bbb462cid]

Even the BOP engines, while sharing displacement at times, were very different