Restoration Blog: November 2020 - Jay Leno's Garage

Jay shows some of his latest acquisitions and restoration projects, including a Panhard, Brough Superior car, Talbot Competition, Rochester Duesenberg, Oldsmobile Toronado, Pontiac Firebird, Detroit Electric, and more!
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Hosted by legendary comedian and “Tonight Show” host Jay Leno, the series explores our obsession with all things automotive. From classic cars to supercars and everything in-between, Jay is hitting the road to discover the most exciting, weird and wonderful vehicles ever made and meet the passionate people behind their wheels. Each one-hour themed episode features a mix of stunts, challenges, reviews, and celebrity interviews that showcases the colorful history of the automobile. Whether he’s exploring the story of an iconic brand, road-testing the newest super car, or investigating the latest automotive innovations, there is no wheel Jay won’t get behind to tell the story of our love affair with the car.
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Restoration Blog: November 2020 - Jay Leno's Garage
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[@AJGreen-cn8kk]

There's plenty of collectors, there's plenty of restorers. There is only one Jay Leno and I thank God we have him!

[@sas6561]

Obviously it is ok for Jay to put his own hand on the painted fender as it is HIS car. Not sure the owners of many rare and exceptional cars on earlier shows were too thrilled when he did the same thing to their very special cars!

[@philmay7834]

Well said, my friend, very well said.

[@cyrilhudak4568]

I was thinking ,,,,,,, if not Jay, then who? When he passes (God forbid anytime soon) his collection will be an attraction as popular as Disney, Universal, etc. if it is opened to public display.

[@Chr.U.Cas2216]

👍👌👏 Me too, definitely!

[@jamessutherlin1935]

Very fortunately for us that Jay has this medium to share with us !

[@LYLEWOLD]

I love how often Jay says "we". "We're working on this", "we've got this ...". No "I", it's all "we", and he invites us in, too. Jay, you are the coolest.

[@obc1500]

I just lost my Dad, a lifelong driveline engineer with GM. He and I have enjoyed your channel, and the car hobby in general, together for most of my life. Thank you Jay for putting out your excellent KZbin videos over the years. They brought a lot of enjoyment to my Dad, and I always looked forward to watching a few of your latest videos with him when I’d get back home to visit for a couple of days. It’s going to be hard to turn a wrench on any of my own project cars in the near future without shedding a tear, so thanks for posting the restoration blog. They’ve always been my personal favorite.

[@jaysandhu2407]

Sorry for your loss.

[@jameshuseby6290]

So sorry for your loss but thanks for sharing your story with us

[@gsmith207]

Love how he talks to us like an old friend that comes to visit. It’s like I’ve been there before. Thanks JL for sharing.

[@user-neo71665]

Only a true car lover hires employees and invites as well gets just as excited if they bring their personal rides in the shop to work on.

[@lincoln3x7]

Just to have access to that shop... wow. Also, no need to apologize for the liking those old motorcycles Jay, we love them too.

[@davect01]

It helps that Jay is not in this for profit. I'm sure he does not want to waste money but he is not worried about a few extra bucks and keeping his employees happy.

[@Rickmakes]

The way he talks about them, they seem like family.

[@ChhhhNotEven]

Moe shop owners would frown upon anybody working on anything that the shop does not profit from.

[@Baribrotzer]

He probably has some of the best car people in the world on staff. That's part of the way he attracts and retains them.

[@lwoodt1]

The people that work for Jay certainly have a dream job.

[@ipdjbt]

I can't imagine waking up every morning and reminding myself I'm driving over to Jay's to earn my paycheck.

[@bungle4682]

Maybe a video about a car guy with no spanner skills and a run down car that could work for jay for a week to get his car fixed up and learn basic oil changes etc..

[@yaronsteinbuch3956]

I’d be happy just to be the janitor there.

[@fidelcatsro6948]

best career of their lives!

[@BurblyWurbly]

My uncle had a job like that in his "retirement." He restored and maintained antique cars for a very rich guy. Nice gig indeed.

[@tavarish]

I like to think Jay always has a rocker arm in his pocket just in case it comes up in conversation

[@robertgainsford3048]

Lol

[@robertgainsford3048]

Love your videos tavarish

[@ivannarvaez367]

You know it!

[@boxedfender4810]

I like to think it always comes up in conversation with Jay lol

[@hoodagooboy5981]

Hey Kid, wanna see my 'rocker arm'?

[@dusanigic9942]

I live in Serbia, southeast european country and I am a huge fan of Jay leno's. He is my favorite famous person! This cars he shows us,i would never ever had a chance to see and admire as I am. Thank you sir for every restoration,it's just pure delight and pleasure to watch . You sir are the Best by far,such a good human being and car enthusiast,funny and yet full of knowledge. I am privileged to watch you. Greetings from Serbia and keep those pandemic editions,they are brilliant! 👌😊🚗🚙🛵🚐🏍️🚖🚘

[@pataque]

Zacudilo me je da neko iz Srbije zna za Jay-a. Pozdrav za tebe brate!

[@555Trout]

Jay has the biggest man toy box in history.

[@iammaximus614]

LeMay Museum/family of Tacoma Washington, may have beaten him 😉 Jay, Pls do a special on car museums we can go visit & admire in California for starts, in these Pandemic times ✌️😎

[@fidelcatsro6948]

true!!

[@marvindebot3264]

Hmm, there may be bigger but as diverse (as far as cars go)? Probably not.

[@isaacsrandomvideos667]

Very true

[@donaldbowen5423]

KERMIT WEEKS TOYS ARE LARGER

[@georgewilmot74]

Jay is great because He is saving automotive history

[@IslandJoe45]

AMEN!!!!!

[@zacklance7798]

??? how so

[@LakeNipissing]

... and sharing it for everyone to see, instead of hiding an entire collection in a vault, to be seen by no one.

[@lrsnola7080]

Yes except historians will argue whether bluetooth existed in 1914...

[@marcoluoma3770]

The BSA, the Bonnie, and the HRD in the same shot? I had to lie down because of the heart palpatations.

[@bbrut3332]

One of the most loved editions of Jay's Garage is this, "The Restoration Blog". Thanks for the many and varied cars, motorcycles and other vehicles you are preserving and using. It always tickles me when you do this.

[@nathandavis8142]

One of the greatest thing about Jay's videos you hear the passion he has for these cars when he talks about them.

[@alandrobnak]

Jay, we met first time in NYC at Jacques auto art gallery in lower Manhattan a day before you were to be on the Letterman show. I have a photo of us haming it up at Jacques. I'd love to visit your shop some time. My father inlaw was a docent at the Petersen for a number of years. You gave him and a few other guys a tour a few years ago. Dad raved about the visit, he passed away about 4yrs ago. Your passion in preserving automitive development will live beyond our wildest understanding. Bless you for your efforts and dedication.

[@jonbutzfiscina1307]

The radio is a mid- 30s Emerson radio. It has an Ingraham cabinet from Connecticut. All original.

[@radioguy1620]

Interesting , few people think about the impact radio had,,,,. during the depression people would always pay the radio payments if bought on time if they could , the only entertainment of the day except the 10 cent movies.

[@uio890138]

Jay allowing his employees to work on their own cars at his shop is a rare example of really valuing your people. No wonder Jay is a huge success at everything he does.

[@matthyatt3143]

Mr. Leno. First I would like to thank you for continuing to provide content during this pandemic. Without local car meets and our annual Syracuse NY nationals car show, my summer has not been the same. I understand that this pandemic has many worse impacts on society as a whole. But missing out on the family time spent at car shows, the conversations with other show car owners and the general sights sounds and smells of car shows are all things that I never realized how much I would miss until it was no longer an option. I'm sure many viewers would like to thank you as well. This channel provides some semblance of normalcy to the summer. It provides the automotive and motorcycle entertainment and education that we are missing. And at the very least, releasing videos on Mondays makes starting off the work week a little easier. Thank you to you and your team, stay safe.

[@robertphillips6296]

I remember when the Detroit Electric was nothing but a bunch of dirty parts and rotted wood layed out on the floor of a side room there at the garage. That was years ago an I can hardly wait until it is finally done!

[@davidperry7271]

Was just thinking about that it was a pile on the floor in a back room

[@robertphillips6296]

@@davidperry7271 Hopefully he will show what they started with when they do the finished car episode.

[@thefettfan3994]

Restoration of all historical automotive products is exactly what keeps these beautiful works of art alive, now and for the future! "Well done to all concerned and involved in the projects featured in this video!!!"

[@Docstantinople]

It’s great Jay lets his guys use his shop to work in their own cars.

[@jonanderson5137]

He hires great guys with passion and nothing keeps the flame burning more than a pet project.

[@josephgaviota]

Agree. As a good manager, you want your guys interested. Working on their own stuff is just another way they get to practice, and hone their trade-which in the end, benefits you as well.

[@beowolf9991]

I never realised how much of a legend this guy is .. he never uses his channel to promote some product or puts ads on his videos just to make extra money

[@dumyjobby]

He doesn't make much money since the videos are not monetized

[@fredericrike5974]

I have suspected for a while that Jay has a very interesting relationship with money- he banked most of what he made doing The Tonight Show and the interest on that, even after his car purchases, likely makes enough to put him well into the highest tax bracket; if he makes much additional, it likely costs more to fix the tax problem than he makes- so he just does what he wants and operates this orphanage for gifted homeless car nuts. If anybody else has a better idea to explain Jay, I'm all ears- and he probably has a few wise cracks to add- I don't believe he's miss the chance! He does get behind a product or service every now and again- but on his terms, and always something he personally knows about. Gotta like that, and then there are all those cars and MCs!

[@Deftonesdsm]

He has in past shown some products here but only products he really loves. He has never in the 6+ years ive watched this channel advertised for anything he hasn't found to be beneficial to himself personally. Jay is likely one of the realest most honest car conservators in the world.

[@fredericrike5974]

@@arts2437 I'd heard that too- it sounds like him, and I'm sure his wife Mavis is a definite fan! Note he is married to the one and only Mrs Leno- no spares, no exes, no foolin' around! Of course he has enough girl friends with four great wheels on them to compensate!

[@fredericrike5974]

@@Deftonesdsm Yes sir, Jay Leno is that very high bar very few of us will ever achieve but we all still want to go there!

[@juanbrito-nina2877]

That Talbot Lago is such a GORGEOUS car!!! Never seen one. Super sexy and classy. WOW!

[@anderspedersen7488]

Love the grille and that loong hood!

[@fidelcatsro6948]

even the Panhard with only 2 cylinders!!! i didnt know they existed!

[@AaronSmith-kr5yf]

I've heard of Talbot Lago and was kind of familiar with their absolutely wild 1930's custom bodied cars. Didn't know they survived the war, much less made a more modern car with some of those same design elements like Leno's car. Also glad he decided not to over-restore it for the concourse, as its in rather lovely original condition, the patina doesn't detract IMO.

[@hillbillyb4u]

Right hand drive- was it for export to England?

[@juansequeirabaquero1780]

Just a glimpse into paradise!

[@xsentrik1107]

3Days a week the fellas & I go to the garage and fix each others cars & watch Jay Leno’s Garage! Best days of the work week!

[@lllateralus]

Just to beat the dead horse.. truly unbelievable collection and only getting bigger.

[@kathleenferrarihale2272]

Such a clean work area

[@gregsimon9061]

I love when you show us cars in progress.

[@mikemccann7510]

The gray and maroon on that Ford is stunning. I hope that we see more of it soon. Thanks for showing it.

[@_Peremalfait]

You can't beat the looks of those old British bikes. Just beautiful.

[@mikeypl1957]

The 56 is beautiful and my all time favorite Crown Vic.

[@marcryvon]

My Dad had a '56 4 door sedan, 3 speed on the tree. He loved that car. I did too. A blue-ish green, a beautiful design.

[@powerwagon3731]

@@marcryvon My dad had one too and my mom had a 54 Chevy. They sold the Ford and bought a 61 Ford F 100 4x4 (he loved that truck!) and kept the Chevy.

[@jameshuseby6290]

Always loved that style of Ford and still do

[@ole9421]

It sounds SO wrong, but I got to admit. I love, Jay Leno's Garage, The Pandemic Editions.

[@MrWolfSnack]

It's the safest place to be because cars can't get a virus. Cars will never do you wrong.

[@davidterrie7661]

My Dad had a late 60's Toronado. When it pulled into the garage, you could feel it from inside the house.

[@TFFgeek]

That Toronado is one of your most exciting projects that displays your passion for cars.

[@prof.m.ottozeeejcdecs9998]

I wonder, if it has independent rear suspension or a rigid one...? I had the next generation model, and loved it. It had four wheel disc-brakes, torsion-bar suspension on al four, and I believe a somewhat independent rear. Actually my Cadillac Eldorado had a 4-6-8 engine, which did not like the auto-pilot, so we had to disengage it, and it had front-wheel drive and same suspension! A wonderful car, which got about 23 mpg on the Autobahn.

[@Deftonesdsm]

@@prof.m.ottozeeejcdecs9998 theres an old discovery channel show i believe on the tornado. I think it was rad rides by troy who helped build it. Or maybe it was nelson racing engines... maybe both, but im pretty sure its documented somewhere. Yet im 90% sure its a "standard" Ford 9" straight axle

[@sneakeypete45]

" this car is really too nice to restore." [Jay comments on the Talbot]. His love for automobiles and motorcycles is abundantly clear. So many people who can swing an auto stable often can't help but brag. Jay will be long appreciated as an impresario-collector to the world of autos and motorcycles. In fact, I'd wager, I beyond his legendary talk shows.

[@marcpercy4703]

You always get me with the "toot toot" at the end Jay. Thanks for being like a grandfather to us all. Stay safe, you bring so much joy to so many!

[@joedaly2362]

Pere Blicks and his affection for his '56 Ford: Fabulous! Jay Leno and his love for cars of all kinds: Absolutely priceless. Thank you both, thank you.

[@rickbartley9255]

You enable all of us viewers to feel like neighbors and fellow enthusiasts. Thanks!

[@blautens]

I'd love to see another video on the Firebird when it's done. So rare.

[@marcryvon]

Yeah, I'd love to listen to it's engine. Does it sound like the Jaguar six ?? That would be awesome !

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

I knew a guy who had one back in the 80s. He was just out of high school and just ran it like any other thing.

[@larrydonnelly979]

Nice to see Jay enjoying himself after a lifetime of hard work. I appreciate he shares his experiences.

[@adamoneill7371]

I still remember seeing Jay's Toronado build when he first unveiled it. My jaw still hasn't fully returned to its normal height after that drop. I'll be excited to relive some of that again! The level of craftsmanship and creativity just blew me away. These videos always set such a high bar for both his attention to detail and knowledge of the history, mechanics, and just pure love of these vehicles. It is such a pleasure to watch. Thank you Jay for putting these on KZbin for everyone to enjoy!

[@yoboi01]

It would be a dream come true to hang out with Jay and just cruise around with him in some of his amazing pieces of machinery

[@JoJoJoker]

“This 1 of 18 car is the rare *manual* version.”

[@1114gabby]

Lol....yeah

[@higamerXD]

manual has alot of advantage to automatic first of all: burnouts

[@michaelhorton1350]

You caught that one, too. So off-handedly as well.

[@pashakdescilly7517]

I think the manual gearbox in Jay's Talbot Lago is a Pont-a-Mousson, a brand also used in Face Vegas. The other Talbot Lago cars have a pre-selector, not automatic. Both are epicyclic. Note the right hand drive in the Talbot Lago - it's in the tradition of high class French cars all being right hand drive, despite the country driving on the right of the road. Probably one of the last.

[@elcheapo5302]

I've said it before, but Jay, when this pandemic thing is over, please keep doing the videos this way. It's much more personal than the fancy camera crew. Save that for the TV show.

[@gregfelice1969]

Jay Leno's Garage has become my moment of zen.

[@CH-tu4mm]

What I like most about Mr. Leno is his calm, quiet, consistent demeanor - so nice to see in this bizarre world. Thank you Mr. Leno.

[@philmay7834]

I find I’m enjoying these episodes where it’s just Jay ambling around in an unhurried way, casually discussing this and that. He has such a relaxed way of explaining things to us that I seem to enter a state of ‘automotive zen’. It’s a great place to be.

[@johnnymossville]

Love when Jay takes us around by himself and shows us what he and the guys are working on. Must be a great place to work.

[@bigfatfreddie3781]

So much better when it is just Jay and the cars, possibly the most relevant man in the history of automotive history.

[@manuelramos5869]

Since I was a kid I was and still am a 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado fan! This one is a piece of art! Thanks to Jay Leno for being a guy that most of us would be perpectly fine being like.

[@thomasgreen1557]

I can remember watching "Rides" when I was a kid and fell in love with that toranado. First time I ever seen a turbo v8 can do and sounds like. It's crazy to see it 15 years later sitting in Jay's garage on youtube. Love these vlogs👍

[@aswathbabupanicker]

Love this show ... Spend my 75% of the lockdown time watching the episodes again and again ... Allways admiring...♥️

[@DigitalJeremy]

Now THAT's what a leather interior should look like...that is just gorgeous.

[@mdub1955]

I owned a '68 Firebird, same color and powertrain. The first Monday following graduation from High School, I combined the driver's side with the rear end of a Ford Galaxy 500. Nobody seriously hurt, but two nice cars met their end that day.

[@trespire]

The Tornado "sleeper" made me smile. The body style is a work of art.

[@dlwatib]

I love the body, but the rear wheel drive powertrain is a travesty.

[@johnclapperton5556]

@@dlwatib It is a great bit of resto modding but Like you I prefer the Toronado as it came.

[@mrdanforth3744]

@@dlwatib He took a ground breaking Toronado and turned it into a Delta 88

[@jeffreyoldham55]

I love Jay's "One Man Production" vlogs. Doing a great job, Jay!

[@YukiTsunoda7]

*KING LENO never say your sorry for something you love, those bikes are incredible, KEEP PUSHING AND KEEP MOVING FORWARD*

[@charlesnash2748]

At a time when so many people in Hollywood are, well, just jerks, we have Jat Leno. He is never arrogant and never condescending to his restoration staff or to us, the public. By acquiring and restoring these cars, he's doing us all a service. These cars are snap shots of history. It's a blessing that we this great person. Thanks Jay.

[@abarrick09]

I really love these “Just Jay” vlogs. Feels more personal than the high production vlogs.

[@lukestocks4370]

I just love how much he loves all of his stuff, JAY you are a credit to your work and thanks for keeping all this stuff alive for all of us

[@donl1846]

Jay Leno; an American Treasure with an encyclopedia knowledge of cars and motorcycles.

[@maxbrazil3712]

A 13 year and counting restoration? Bravo Jay! You and your crew are both treasured historians & true artists.

[@robertboscarato8176]

I would like to see the Howard Hughes collection that you have

[@kevinfleming9919]

Love the leaf spring looking bars on the steering wheel of the 53 Talbot Lago!

[@oldenweery7510]

I was delighted to hear Jay pronounce "Panhard" correctly, after watching a TV show the other day where everyone consistently pronounced it as two words, "Pan Hard." Another that he nailed was the French "Talboe" in "Talbot-Lago," instead of the English "Talbotttt." More than 60 years ago, I took two years of high school French so I could converse with my Canadienne grand-mère. One of the first, and easiest rules that came up was came up was "The only final consonants pronounced in French are those in the word "CaReFuL," unless followed by a word that starts with a vowel, in which case the final consonant is slurred onto it." Note, he also knows that "Porsche" is a 2-syllable word! Yet another reason Jay is my favorite Car Guy Ever. Wonderful tour, Mr. Leno! Stay safe, everyone.

[@jerryschneider145]

In this crazy mixed up world where anything can happen, it is nice to know Jay will always be there to restore old cars and bikes. Thanks Jay for a few minutes of sanity in a troubled world.

[@phillipspf42]

Love the way he just says “it’s got 1076 horsepower” so casually

[@prestonbraun7209]

i had to play that part again to make sure i heard it right, lol

[@Miwna]

Finally a new restoration blog. My favourite segment! I'd love an episode with some of your guys' cars.

[@stephenhenion8304]

A motorcycle with a "clock". That's really cool! Thanks so much for opening up your world of cars and bikes! This is stuff that we can only dream about! You deserve the Nobel Prize!!

[@3Cathill]

Jay Leno has the cars! Kermit Weeks has the planes! Both share their collections with us Thanks Jay and Kermit

[@johna1160]

0:06 From the waist up, Panhard looks a lot like first gen Corvair.

[@fidelcatsro6948]

beautiful yet only 2 cylinders!! my suzuki bike 4 cylinder engine will be better for it!

[@Dive-Bar-Casanova]

Or the Corvair looks like the Panhard.

[@57Banjoman]

The Firebird is my favorite-mine was Veldoro green-can't wait for the test drive-I owned a '67 Camaro SS350 at the same time-and the 'Bird was a much better driver-I have looked for another one for years-but the prices have exceeded my budget-it makes me sad to hear guys say' "I scrapped the OHC six, and put in a 400"-thanks for restoring a truly great car, Jay!

[@donphillips5957]

Agree, the early firebirds were always a favorite of mine too.

[@jamesellsworth9673]

FIREBIRDS! GREAT PACKAGE. I did a fair bit of longer distance driving in one. ...ummm...light rear end...and um cornering and traction...ummm...I went for the GTO for my next car.

[@tomtheplummer7322]

I coulda had a V8. 😏

[@donphillips5957]

@@tomtheplummer7322 That's why my van has a 6L. Not a v6

[@dinzeinxsuateach9880]

That is the best color for the Sprint (my opinion). So many of them have had V8 transplants; however I predict in another decade you will see people going back to the OHC 6 as they will be worth so much more like that

[@MKBinDC]

I LOVE these restoration videos! I''m still waiting to see the Nash Metropolitan that Jay said (several years ago) he was restoring for his wife Mavis.

[@charger19691]

Working at Jay’s Garage would be the ultimate dream career for me, personally. I love anything with wheels and an engine and just being around all this automotive and mechanical history would be a lifelong dream fulfilled. Thanks Jay for always sharing your collection with us.

[@Deftonesdsm]

Jay could do this every week and id pay to watch it. Just going over cars he rebuilt/bought/etc Also i cant wait to see his T50. I really hope he was the guy Murray said "requested a spare engine to display"

[@partgypsy5333]

He does do it every week

[@Deftonesdsm]

@@partgypsy5333 i mean restoration blogs. He only does those style every few months. Ive been watching for 5-7years on his website/yt. I just really love this format where he takes quick looks at so many cool cars

[@pulaski1]

@@Deftonesdsm Agreed, I love the restoration blogs the most - I wish he did one _every_ month.

[@roelandmeijer100]

I would love to see an episode of the Oldsmobile. The other projects shown are excellent too. Love your channel!!

[@gordtulk]

Is there a greater ambassador and curator for cars and motorbikes alive today? I’m in awe of Jay’s passion and dedication to sharing with the rest of us.

[@The_R-n-I_Guy]

I could live in that garage. So many different types of vehicles to learn about. I'm so appreciative of Jay for sharing his collection. Most of the things he shows, I would never have a chance to see or learn about anywhere else. Thank you Jay

[@marsettenmohn]

I love how Jay always says “our” as opposed to “my” when referring to employees.

[@fdsfdsfdsasdfdg2756]

the detroit electric has to be finished by christmas so that he and his wife can drive it to watch christmas lights

[@ruthun]

The Baker runs, it's used for lights

[@shirishhirekodi6913]

Only someone from the Jay Leno universe will get this comment

[@markush7001]

I thought it was originally going to have Tesla batteries.

[@marcp1180]

I wonder if the deer will stare at them through the windows on this car too?

[@ActivityPhoto]

Of course you assuming the Calif. Governor does not ban Christmas lights this year.

[@highplainsdrifter9631]

Loving these solo videos with just Jay. I feel like he gets to expound much more about the cars, because he doesn't have a distraction there in the form of a guest(not always a bad thing, I love when Tim Allen comes on). Jay is a pure automotive enthusiast through and through.

[@Nottherealme223]

I really like these videos where Jay is by himself, he seems much more relaxed. Sometimes when he has other people with him, it's like he becomes a host again and has to crack jokes and have witty banter. By himself his passion for the details shows so much better.

[@patmclean1951]

This could go on for hours while he walks around his shop, and I would watch til the end:) history’s current events !!

[@kaushamlani]

Dear Jay, Your iPhone recording as as good if not better "Crisp & Sharp" than your static cameras

[@vidguy007]

There's a popular KZbin channel that I had accused of being a little too slick, too professional looking, considering they live in a van, who showed how they make their videos, an iPhone 8.

[@markm0000]

@@vidguy007 most people that use professional cameras have no idea how to properly record and edit the video so it looks right. iPhones aren’t perfect in some situations but usually it’s way better than what anyone could do by hand.

[@tomtheplummer7322]

Even local “on scene” tv reporters are broadcasting themselves on their phones. Amazing the resolution looks better than big tv cams!

[@fidelcatsro6948]

agreed

[@pissoff234]

Who really cares

[@WayneB27]

I did the restoration on Aldo Bigionis Talbot Lago Grand Sport about 20 years ago, the aluminium skinned wood framed doors were very difficult to set up on that one too as the wood would expand and shrink according to the humidity and change the door gaps and straightness of the aluminium skin.(they used a diagonal tensioning rod to allow adjustment) The main body was small section s of steel, gas welded together in a patchwork .Had alot of paint on it originally to smooth out the file marks etc. Drove great with the pre-selector gearbox, the french lockheed brake master cylinder would stick causing the big drum brakes to drag and I failed to find a replacement so the owners son took it elsewheres and had a Dodge master cylinder fitted.

[@donaldreach760]

Wow! You sure brought back memories for me, Jay. I had owned a 1969 Firebird 400 years ago. Scary fast car. Well optioned including a folding back seat. A sore point we're the teeth on the drive gear: they were plastic; fell apart at 40k miles. The first motorcycle I ever rode was a 1969 BSA Thunderbolt. I'd helped a neighbor pick it out brand new. He let me ride it, once. Unbelievably smooth on the street. Good thing I could downshift as the brakes were marginal. Thanks.

[@ScottDLR]

It's projects like these that keep me coming back!

[@LectroSaw]

I looked up that old Toronado video a few weeks ago. Looking forward to seeing an update.

[@BG-vq9fd]

I drove 1 of the original Toronados as a teenager working at a new car dealership. I drove the customer home and had to take the car back to the dealership for service. I was not able to get out of the customers stone uphill drive way without spinning the front tires. I was worrier about getting into trouble. The customer later told me he had the same problem. I wanted a T120R Bonneville Triumph motorcycle so bad mom got me a Triumph model kit for Christmas to tease me. I also had a friend with the overhead cam 6 in a Tempest, he liked doing burn outs in front of the Sheriffs office. Thanks for bringing the memories back.

[@captainbart]

Jay is a passionate treasure for the Car-Guy world. He's long since allowed the craftsman who he employees, to simply come to the Garage, and do what they want. During this now-ending pandemic, he doesn't need to come to his Big Dawg Garage, and make videos for us.........or maybe thats the point. He does these shows for US!

[@anderander5662]

Jay is such a quality guy.....I can't stand the current late nite hosts....

[@bbrut3332]

Amen to all the new late night hosts. Ocassional jokes about the president were okay, but night after night and demeaning rants that do not take in the more moderate viewers is a definite turn off to all of them for the last 4 years.

[@chrisfi3d]

Agreed. All the political stuff is just cultural suicide. Such a shame they go down that path constantly.

[@truthseeker8483]

@@bbrut3332 The leftist brain washing is totally out of control and not just in America

[@johnnyboy1586]

He must be so relieved to get away from all that stuff and do what he really loves.love listening to him talk about the cars and the knowledge he has on them is amazing.

[@MICHGO1]

JAY WOULD GO AFTER HIM TO IF HE WAS STILL ON-AIR. DON THE CON JUST HANDS THEM MATERIAL.

[@gustavobarros6760]

Best car show ever! Thanks for sharing your car collection Jay.

[@Dave68Goliath]

We got rid of cable TV two months ago. All that money for a few channels you might watch. But with channels like this available I'm never short of a quality show to watch.

[@johahnz]

I love his passion and enthusiasm for every piece of automotive history no matter what make or model. And the excitement of a part like the simple little rocker arm for the pontiac 6 that's probably worth more than my daily driver. I feel extremely fortunate to have had the opportunity to meet this amazing icon. Even though it was a split second in time, it was something I will hold as one of my greatest memories.

[@pashakdescilly7517]

I seem to remember Per had a part-restored Dodge Coronet on one of Jay's Resto-blogs a while ago. The chassis and body were done, but it lacked an interior. It would be great to see that in its finished state

[@markm0000]

I doubt the upholstery shops are open. California is basically a wasteland at this point.

[@pashakdescilly7517]

@@markm0000 Are you saying the towns have all burned in the forest fires? Given the skills in the JLG, I would expect Per's car could be finished in-house, if ready-made parts are not available.

[@markm0000]

@@pashakdescilly7517 No I mean every non essential business has been shut down for months now. An upholstery shop is not going to last if they don’t get revenue. When California decides to open up completely people are going to realize what damage they’ve done. Nobody will have jobs.

[@johnmadson2528]

Clara Ford, Henrys wife drove a 1914 Detroit Electric.

[@bassrun101]

Garry not Linda. (I have to get my own email account someday.) Yes she did and she drove it until she stopped driving completely in 1941. She drove others but the Detroit Electric was her favorite.

[@lloydgreen4091]

Living in Lansing for over 50 years of course THIS '66 Toronado is one of My Most Favorite cars & one of My most favorites in Jay's collection. If Jay gave me my choice THIS would be the One I'd be going home with.

[@thetreblerebel]

Wow..the Detroit Electric is coming along really nicely. It deserves some awards when she's done

[@Thinguns]

Would love to see that Olds video :>

[@cherami1510]

Jay pulls custom made rocker from the back pocket of his denim jeans and exclaims: "Aren't they beautiful"?

[@elblancochingon8138]

They are true works of art! AWESONE that jay has an appreciation for such things

[@johnjones4825]

20 minutes of a new Jay Leno! Happiness!

[@swatty7iron]

We are SO lucky Jay invites us all into this world. He could just keep it all private & for himself. This collection is utterly top notch, and his knowledge is unmatched. Bikes too! I mean he's got it all. Thank you for these updates, keep em coming. 🙂