Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren - Jay Leno's Garage

[@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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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?

[@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?

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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?

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@VossenWheels]

Love this car

[@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

[@jjlwis]

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

[@Nowicki222]

These aged so well. Still look amazing.

[@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.

[@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.

[@Neild0]

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@RareVideosByJavierVargasTV]

Now I have finally found my favorite car.

[@ARKK777]

Timeless design! Still would turn more heads than any new supercar today

[@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.

[@pedrocampinopt]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@Slayermetallica69]

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

[@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.

[@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 :)

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@rsudhircool]

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

[@patpolzella6746]

Saved the best thing you can do in big v8 till last, well done Jay🤠

[@majorgsd7591]

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

[@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!

[@TheClerk89]

love the SLR and the 722 Stirling Moss!

[@bradford_shaun_murray]

7:39 lucky he took the plunge

[@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.

[@spencermonteiro1319]

this has been my dream car for years

[@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

[@BoxCarBoy12]

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

[@adriannippy]

Jay seems tired in this video. Hardly the type of mood with such a car beside you . Maybe he had a long day. But , which is exactly why I appreciate him doing these videos . Thumbs up .

[@leeroyjenkins3677]

yeee great episode. glad you ended with the burnout

[@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 .

[@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.

[@seanarmstrong7767]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@fifteenbyfive]

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

[@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! 🙏

[@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!

[@RAMSEY1987]

When I first saw this channel I thought it would be like MTV cribs, just a rich guy showing off his cars, but I have to admit the way Jay talks about cars and the people who design them and race them you really get taken in by his love for the automobile and what it sands for. i was lucky enough to meet Sir Moss once only briefly and I can say he is a true star...keep up the good work Jay.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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..

[@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.

[@CloudyShinobi]

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

[@detonator2112]

This SLR is a legendary car. Absolutely. One of the coolest cars ever made.

[@kilmoturtles1]

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

[@thomasmoeller2961]

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

[@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?

[@Stratking01]

Jay certainly owns his cars the right way, he drives 'em fast and does burnouts. Love it!

[@crusherbmx]

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

[@ИбрагимИсламов555]

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.

[@ycnexu]

10:10 Awesome sound!

[@BrendanLikesApple46]

Darude - Sandstorm

[@robertf6344]

I'll take one ! Yes, back in the 70's my friends and I would have Sterling Moss stories and pictures from magazines to share. I remember one pic of him on the track. His car was 2 feet off the ground in the middle of a right hand turn staring right into the sun and with the wheels turned hard left. hahaaa. He is unique. My friends were driving to Watkins Glen up in New York to watch a race there, and while they could drive fairly well for streeters, they mentioned that a small VW something or other passed them on a curve going at least 3 times faster than they were and concluded it had to be Mr Moss heading to the race.

[@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

[@spruceguitar]

One of my all time favorite videos. And to add to Jay when he says he wishes Mercedes came up with a manual gearbox: I wish Mercedes came back with manual gearboxes for us regular folks as well, not just in the SLR: but also in the SLK, SL, E coupe etc etc. I mean an E coupe or an SLK should be a pleasure to drive again, not a car for 90 year olds. What has happened to this wonderful brand?

[@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

[@GRAFHC]

Jay is a humble man... well, either humble, or an incredibly good actor. But I think it's more just humble. And I congratulate him for that!

[@baedaheld7550]

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

[@MrVitorpatriota]

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

[@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

[@CallMeJarv]

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

[@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.

[@rockin335]

Jay is the best when it comes to describing automobiles. I really like the styling and the speed of that the SLR McLaren. Now all I need to do is win a lottery, lots of money buys lots of toys. Just ask Jay.

[@karlopuma170]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@qwertgfdsaful]

The sound that thing makes is just savagery. The pure, raw Mercedes V8 sound with a jet-like supercharger noise make a truely fascinating combination: "It sounds like the God of Thunder, gargling with nails"(c) - Jeremy Clarkson about SLR's sound.

[@SubaruWRXspdManual]

Yep. Definitely a great unique sound.

[@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.

[@curtisgrindahl446]

This is what earning MULTIPLE millions of dollars a year can do for you... play at whatever strikes your fantasy. I appreciate watching him share his passion... because I like cars but without the resources to do anything like this. Thanks Jay!

[@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!

[@baderaldhaian5520]

I just can’t get enough of that voice at 10:14 👌🏻

[@richardtsan3792]

That supercharger whine😘

[@jtafoya88]

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

[@brianjoyce9742]

Say it loud and proud all that appreciate cars, Jay is the MAN!

[@justmechanicthings]

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

[@TheTherapistDJ]

An all time great with a design that I believe has not only stood the test of time but is destined to become iconic. True Mercedes fans refer to this car with unspoken reverence.

[@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

[@hippiewithacowboyhat]

Jay is the only host I ever cared for. Down to earth guy, even does videos with a wrinkled shirt on, just like you or I would. That said, I hope he truely knows how lucky he has been in life. He has a collection of cars that many men would kill for one of. I'm sure he earned it and deserves everything he has, but really hope he knows how good his life is in many ways. Jay, If by any chance in hell you actually read this yourself, just want to say I think you're great. You have a wonderful collection, and share as much with us on it as you can. It is appreciated very much. I'd love to buy you a beer sometime man.

[@dtoy1809]

here have a cup

[@jaredellifritt6094]

I loved this car in high school!!!! It's also pretty cool that, out of all his cars he drives this the most.