The Most Expensive Duesenberg Ever Made - Jay Leno's Garage

[@markmarsh27]

I called The Tonight Show when i was managing The Toronto Motorcycle Show for the 100th anniversary of Harley Davidson because i foolishly believed the urban myth about him owning the Elvis Harley to see if he would display it at our show. .. I meekly started with the receptionist by saying, "good afternoon, I understand Mr. Leno owns the Elvis Harley. ... i'm calling to see if he would consider displaying the bike at our--" she cut me off saying, "oh you'll have to talk to Jay about that, please hold." ... i almost crapped myself AMAZED that i was getting straight through to Leno himself, he came on the line, introduced himself, asked MY name and said, "so Mark, tell me what you've heard. ... I took 5 minutes telling him the Canadian version of the myth then he belly laughed and said "I LOVE these stories, I have a whole wall of them, then told me that someone had called from Germany 3 days earlier to enquire about the bike. ... He is WITHOUT QUESTION the coolest, most approachable celebrity who ever lived and THAT was one of the best half hours of my life!

[@seandepoppe6716]

Yep A truly amazing man and celebrity 2nd. One of his classics had an issue while driving past my place of work (in Burbank CA down the st from one of his garages) Coworkers and I were out for a break as he came to a stop on the road to do a repair. We all got handshakes and pictures and got to shoot the sh*t for a min. Regular guy with cool cars. He meant it too when he said if you see me on the road say hi

[@uptone12111]

Thank you for sharing that.

[@kenjsr1]

@@seandepoppe6716 that good nature of his really shines in these videos. He's just a regular fella' that happens to be very good with his budget. 😆

[@amzmamz]

He really is. I got to go with a group of photographers and shoot in the garage for a day. We didn’t expect him to be there, but halfway through the day he showed up, chatted with us for a couple of hours, shuffled cars under the big light they use on this show, and let us feel how light the F1 titanium tools are. This specific car is awesome in person; I spent a while trying to capture just how cool that grille is. Really special day, and he’s a really special part of the auto community.

[@SAXONWARLORD1000AD]

@@kenjsr1 He has a budget??

[@The_R-n-I_Guy]

So many of the vehicles Jay shows us I would never have a chance to see otherwise. I'm so appreciative of this channel and Jay's knowledge and kindness

[@vendetter7276]

I was just thinking the same thing he doesn’t need to make these videos for us and he definitely doesn’t do it for the money, he just does it because he loves cars and loves talking about them and I love watching and listening about the history and stories about the cars that his acquired over the years.

[@kennethrine8171]

That is so true. I've learned a lot by watching Jay And the story's love them both

[@tristanmeadows]

i dont want to be pessimistic(i think its just because i have Shaun Connery passing on the mind) but its going to be a real loss when we lose jay. He is an amazing advocate for car enthusiasts and his passion is unbridled in this space and i dont see anyone filling that void for me personally !

[@OrganMusicYT]

It's true, I would rather watch Jay's channel here than any TV show because you get the information, the history and tech details too. There is no chopping the car up or anything just for show. It's just the car, the facts, and an appreciation. Where else would we get to see it?!

[@mr.b6789]

@@tristanmeadows Don't say stuff like that, clearly that's never going to happen!

[@dylanjg18]

The intimacy of Jay just telling the story of an automobile is something I'd actually pay for. The fact that were getting it for free on youtube, during uncertain times is a blessing. Thank you, Jay.

[@fishhuntadventure]

It’s not really free. Some of them just don’t cost the viewer any money to watch And that really is a blessing

[@workingguy-OU812]

Been watching the channel for many years, and it always has been a blessing.

[@thomaselliott573]

I would not pay for it and he makes money from it by increasing the capital in his cars and he gets a kick back from KZbin. He doesn't need the money anyway. Calm down.

[@1SqueakyWheel]

Notice he didn't monetize the video.

[@sub3marathonman788]

By chance, we used to live in Oak Lawn Illinois, and a block away was Fran Roxas, who restored Dusenbergs, Cords, and others. My granddad used to make nuts and/or bolts for Mr. Roxas out of stainless, very difficult to work with, but he'd say that the parts my granddad made were perfect. One time my grandma reached and opened the door on a restored car, so my granddad hurriedly wiped the handle with a cloth. Sadly at the time I was 13 or so and not interested, but I do remember my granddad running the lathe in the basement, it had this incredible whirling sound. Still sad about my granddad dying back on 4/14/1983, he was a man of those times. Apologies for rambling a bit.

[@BorkToThe3rd]

"This looks like it was meant to run over poor people." 😄😆😂🤣 That is just gold!!

[@Al13n1nV8D3R]

Their was a game called Carmageddon that had a car like this where you can also run over poor people in return for gold!

[@FrldyZX87]

Definitely a Mr Burns type of car lol

[@Brianfightingmad]

@@Al13n1nV8D3R I used to play that game on my old windows 95 computer 🤣🤣🤣

[@cjmarsh504]

@@Al13n1nV8D3R I remember that game! The game developers need to do a new one

[@thierryh.5963]

@@FrldyZX87 i’m not shure who’s meaner, Burns or Lilly

[@mmcalifornia8600]

I love how humble this man has remained despite his extreme success, intelligence and wealth. Just a great man!

[@rg20322]

Too bad the current talk shows are all woke these days!

[@bongodave13]

@@rg20322 More meaningless reichwing speak. ^

[@williamkerr2121]

@@bongodave13 But you don't disagree, do you?

[@bongodave13]

@@williamkerr2121 "Woke" is entirely meaningless. Just a reichwing buzzword for anything they don't like, like tolerance for anyone who isn't just like them.

[@williamkerr2121]

@@bongodave13 Ye gods! Look who's talking. Are you trying to suggest the left is "tolerant"?!

[@toobalicious]

I love the fact that, after taking 2nd at Pebble Beach, Jay just drives the thing around LA. Just the way it should be. So glad he’s able to share this car with us!

[@antraxxslingshots]

Because he actually is a REAL Car-Guy...those Collectors that keep them in a vault and think of themselfes as Car-Guys should better switch to Coins imo. Stay safe!

[@discerningmind]

@@antraxxslingshots I'm in complete agreement with you. The collector Car Guy's are based in investment with maybe a side of dish of experiences like swinging wrenches. They're not genuine Car Guy's in my mind.

[@misterdanielsiii]

The key is to drive them as intended AND maintain them. Not everyone has the money and facilities to maintain something as precious as some of his cars.

[@toobalicious]

@@misterdanielsiii I know - Jay even has the ability to print replacement parts that are impossible for “normal humans” to obtain. That takes more bucks than I or any of my friends have, but it’s still nice to watch.

[@matthewpizzi8263]

@@misterdanielsiii If you have the money to buy a Dusenberg - you have the money to maintain it...

[@michaeltruscott9443]

We are just lucky to have a enthusiasts like Mr Leno to share his cars with us well done Mr Leno

[@kulan9379]

Yeah he is truly awesome. Hats off to you mr Leno

[@IrLosin]

It's as if he doesn't do it for himself, but he does it to share his passion with us. And he drives a lot of his cars so people can see them in the wild. Great guy.

[@Nedchilvs]

We're very lucky that Jay Leno has been so massively over paid aren't we?

[@Off-gridPA]

He has a neat car collection! I used to like fixing up vehicles. My next door neighbor was a olds nut let me work on his cars had all kinds of trophies from car shows. Have a neighbor with a Plymouth Barracuda in his garage been under a cover for years. Week ago the one neighbor over heard talking to him you still have that Barracuda? He was yup. LoL Shame just sits in garage.

[@Off-gridPA]

​@@Nedchilvspeople have art collections, can you take it and drive it? LOL

[@larsbambi1575]

Jay is the real deal. When my uncle(a muncie transmission specialist in NY) was dying of cancer he reached out personally and donated to his benefit. I will never forget that jay💙

[@v12dot]

A real kind man

[@andrewmassie4966]

I can second that. He's a rare man, genius memory and down to earth. He's done so much for automotive preservation, so quietly, the world won't really know what they have until he's gone. So while he's here - Thanks Jay for being you.

[@TWOCOWS1]

Yes, Jay is a real mensh

[@Sonny_V]

Got to see his stand-up act in a comedy club. Yeah, it was 'a Benefit' for a sick little girl.

[@arachnoiditissufferer3938]

I am disabled, I wish Jay would come get my one off E75 Marmon rumble seat body by Robbins coupe

[@JasonBarnhart]

My great grandfather worked in the factory in Auburn, Indiana. I grew up riding in all sorts of cars in the annual Auburn Cord Duesenberg festival parade. When I was a kid it seemed like half the barns in area had an ancient, rusting beast hidden in a horse stall or buried under a tarp. My dad and his brothers worked for Kruse Auctioneers for a while. I rode in a lot of those cars. Local bars and restaurants used everything from fenders and grills to worn out molds from the ACD and Tuttle factories as decorations. All that “scrap metal” is long since mined out of those barns and fields. There are endless cars in the world but for me, nothing will beat a boat tail speedster on Indiana back roads in the Fall. I feel so lucky every time I see one of these videos. It’s like a documentary snippet of my childhood. I’m endlessly pleased these cars are so well cared for by museums and collectors like Jay. ...even if they drove the prices out of my reach. These old cars have a particular gravity to them. Maybe we’ll meet again sometime, Jay. I was pretty little last we met. Speaks to your character that I thought you were just another “car guy” but you do make an impression. Thanks for sharing another video.

[@cindysheltmire3288]

We were just at the ACD parade and we got to ride in the turquoise 1928 Deusy convertible!❤

[@martinjrgensen8234]

What a fascinating car. It looks like something Vader would drive in. And love the history behind it, and how Jay got it.

[@dommarston23]

The green engine shows Darth Vader's flamboyant side😀

[@garlic_starlet]

It reminds me of something from Batman: The Animated Series.

[@stingerredshock3418]

Fun fact: Vader’s flagship was white.

[@davidhollenshead4892]

Nah, it's more like the bat mobile....

[@Lexx1976]

Mei Vader würd so oin edd fahra, bei dem was der Karra koschd'. Ond i glaub au em Karle sei Vader hed au edd gnuag Schoddr fir so an Dengr. Also ko ma saga, des isch nex was dr Vader fahra däd.

[@SteveHencye]

It's great how personal Jay makes these videos. Like he's not Jay Leno he's just another guy on KZbin sharing his car with you. Thanks, Jay.

[@gordonfriberg9314]

😊😊

[@garypippenger202]

I am an enthusiastic admirer--my car collection is 20 years of Collectible Automobile Magazine, as keeping a collectible is really a money pit, etc., etc., but one can always dream, can't we. But what I can't do is listen to Jay ramble on, get off track, neglect his pronunciation and take 30 minutes to give 5 minutes of info. For example, this spectacular Dusey must have 1000 interesting technical and stylistic aspects I would be interested in but . . . . Well, he was a better comedian and talk show host. Someday, after my time, I hope his collection become a public shrine that people can pay a reasonable fee to see all Jay's stuff and be kept open in perpetuity, or 175,000 miles, whichever comes first.

[@baejiaoflying9434]

One thing that impresses me when Jay talks about a car of his, he really knows the details. He's not reading a script. And this is for every car he talks about. Amazing. Thanks for sharing.

[@billcobbett9259]

And when he stumbles on a name, he doesn't edit it out. I've seen so many car videos with a talking head that twitches on every edit. Most distracting.

[@saravelazquez6192]

Yea like that guy from fast and the furious Craig Lieberman in all his video Reading of a script it bothers me because he knows fast furioso has fans that wanna know more and he takes advantage of and Jay is the reall deal

[@buenafe]

I share the same sentiments.

[@hullbreachdetected4846]

He actually drives them and takes care of them, like a true owner should.

[@rays7005]

He's the real deal, a total car guy. No airs and graces about him at all. He could walk into one of my local pubs and aside from the yank accent, he'd fit right in.

[@engineerauthorpilot]

Jay does such a great job with his videos. They are so "comfortable" to watch. Never tedious or long winded. Just right.

[@MoultrieGeek]

I think that's why Jay's channel is so popular with non-car people and gearheads alike: he never talks down to his audience, he knows his car history and, as you stated, his easy going manner is comfortable to listen to.

[@YeshuaDisciple916]

@@MoultrieGeek I think they're even more "comfortable" when it's just him making the videos, rather than the whole production crew.

[@CalvinHikes]

I've always assumed that a life of communication is what led Jay to just kind of know inherently about how much to talk and what to say. It's so hard to do right.

[@suleskos.2743]

I agree, I always feel as though I am just sitting down to talk with an old friend.

[@disgruntledmarmotcustomsan1530]

I definitely prefer vids on his personal cars, seems more in depth.

[@chesspiece81]

I love Jay Leno because he does a video on the most expensive model from an already extremely expensive automotive manufacturer and Jay says, "come on let's take it out on the road" Jay you are a treasure of the automotive hobby.

[@joshuakhaos4451]

It's why I respect Jay and hate most the wealthy people who buy these and lock these beautiful vehicles away from us younger generations. Jay shows his love and passion for cars, Not hides them away until death and then they all go to other extremely wealthy collectors to live out the same fate.

[@dingusdingus2152]

Leno is a totally normal guy. He seems utterly unaffected by by wealth and celebrity. He's like the guy that lives across the street

[@edlouchard565]

Jay is indeed humble and a good man. My friend who is very limited by MS visited with Jay to talk about his Indian motorcycle. Not only did Jay take him on a tour of the "garage", but made lunch for him and his friends. Talk about a regular guy!

[@songsbyvitali899]

They should broadcast Jay on every TV & radio station. Watching him instantly calms me down (this world needs some calming down).

[@suleskos.2743]

I didnt even think about the calming effect he has, but now that you mention it you are spot on.

[@justinturner7502]

Sad too bad you don't say the same thing of bible study prayer fasting praise and worship requirements of the full gospel demonbuster.com

[@YourMrFixer]

Thank you Jay. So glad I found this channel. It’s uplifting and fun.

[@artjs9]

Thanks Jay another great car/story. I liked your story about Mort. That was my fathers name. You met him once. At the time my father was a senior...using a cane. He was waiting for a table at Johnny Rockets. You came in, saw him standing and got him a table. He appreciated it. Thanks or showing such great cars and thanks for helping my father. All the best to you and yours.

[@penjim]

Jay is a class act for sure!

[@Jozay562]

I’m so glad Jay is one of us, that being a car guy, a real car guy & a preservationist of automobilia.

[@SSNESS]

Jay’s chin is still larger

[@JoeBilello1969]

One of "us"?? Yeah, I'm not too sure about that😮

[@jeremyb4493]

​@@JoeBilello1969he specifically said "being a car guy" and he's correct. Now if you're comparing income, well that's another story lol

[@jarcher5626]

I like how he describes it moving as “under way”. Like a ship getting under way.

[@DMBVR4]

Putting a million bucks in this was such an amazing investment... great job and thank you for saving this treasure!

[@theuglybiker]

I think only Jay can talk about investing that much in a car and not come across as sounding elitist in any way.

[@mexicanspec]

Did you pick up that the previous owner paid only $400.00 for the car and sold it to Jay for 1/2 Million?

[@mr.b6789]

I think it's shows he doesn't care half as much about money as he does about cars 🤣👍

[@mexicanspec]

@@mr.b6789 Like most old car nuts, money doesn't have much value. Given a choice of having money or a few old cars to look at and play with, I will take the cars every time.

[@mr.b6789]

@@mexicanspec Me too! And maybe the bad stripper, but only if I have enough money 😉

[@RJSAMCRO]

Jay is the only True Car Guy that I can watch from start to finish. Not all that crazy music, hyper attitude, and crazy talk, just educational, fun to watch and enjoyable. Still wish he was on the Tonight Show.

[@elderbob100]

Jay has the perfect combination of engineering expertise and everyday guy sensibilities. I can't imagine paying a half a million for a car and putting another half a million in to restore it. I also can't imagine calling a guy every week trying to get him to take a half million dollars. Jay is as much a treasure as his cars. We are extraordinary lucky to have him around. He is a "relic" from a time when people let their accomplishments do the talking. He is a 100 percent genuine genius.

[@stephencolley334]

Jay actually has little engineering knowledge. What he has is from hiring THE BEST people and paying attention to what they tell him. He IS very good about bringing them on camera and giving them FULL credit for their work! Kudos to you Jay Leno! 😃😃😃😃

[@reelreeler8778]

Had a friend who's dad owned a part time towing business back in the old days, and his tow truck was a converted Pierce Arrow.

[@deeredude]

Ive heard about this Pierce before. Awesome that it existed.

[@ChipmunkRapidsMadMan1869]

Galloping Goose?

[@jezuzfreek777]

The fact that Jay has a million dollars tied up in this car and he talks about it without a single flex or brag is why we love him.

[@v12dot]

A man who never lost his roots in money !

[@tonynguyen2452]

If there was ever a design that screamed "The Boss has arrived" it's this vehicle

[@Wooley689]

This is why we love Jay, he is a car guy first, the money only fuels his passion which he shares.

[@gb2828]

That's the way people with "real money" generally are - not like these current no-talent "rap" moguls" dripping with gold chains, lol. I never discuss the price of any possession unless it's an integral component in a story or conversation - like Leno's casual reference to $1M !!

[@caseyb1346]

@@gb2828 you realize that 'rap moguls' are entertainers, right? Just like everybody in show biz, the glitz and glam is part of the act.

[@RW-zh7kl]

Duesenbergs are some of the best looking cars ever made.

[@blackhawkswincup2010]

Absolutely true, but I can't imagine a car I'd rather own less than this one. So many headaches...

[@kimweaver1252]

Yes, they ARE Doozies.

[@rev.andyh.1082]

Built to run over poor people.

[@williamkerr2121]

@@rev.andyh.1082 Small loss.

[@williamkerr2121]

@@blackhawkswincup2010 If you can afford the car you can afford the headaches.

[@johnhandcock7744]

Jay brings joy to car enthusiasts globally. I, for one, am eternally greatful of all Jay has done to locate, restore, and showcase these beautiful automobiles! From rare, one-of-a-kind, Goliaths' like this one, to steam, to airplane-motor-powered RACECARS! I owe much of what i know about Automotive history to this man. THANKS, JAY LENO!!!

[@piustwelfth]

My great grandfather owned a large Victorian house in Oakland, CA in the early 1900's. When he passed on, his widow made extra money by renting out the garage to the rich neighbor across the street who owned a Duesenberg. The car was so huge, it would not fit in the neighbor's garage. The Victorian house (4,700 sq.ft.) is still standing but has been divided into three units.

[@piustwelfth]

Amazingly, someone who knew my great grandmother well is still alive. It's her favorite grandson, and he's now 97 and was 11 years old when his grandmother died. She came to Oakland in the 1860's and would tell him stories about the SF Bay Area when it was in its infancy (as the largest urban area in the new state of California).

[@linkedup7346]

This video was just like sitting in your office going to a museum. What a well-presented History lesson this Duesenberg story was. All made in 1928? What a beautiful job bringing this Duesy back to its Glory....

[@joeseeking3572]

"Ok, I'll pay the 500,000. Now I've got another 500,000 into it...." And yet I can't begrudge this man anything. First, from everything I've ever read, he's incredibly generous with his time, knowledge and genuine humanity. But second, has anyone ever done more to share their collection with the wider world? (Although I'd love to see him set the collection up as a museum at some point)

[@Madmartigan17]

Harold LeMay probably; his car collection was the largest in the world and now there is a car museum that displays a portion of his collection

[@jonathanabbott8579]

Love the Nethercutt episodes. The luxury cars from the '20's and 30's are the pinnacle of class and style. Cameron is knowledgeable and humble. Keep them coming.

[@Harrylechat01]

Fabulous to see a man with a life-long enthusiasm, an immense knowledge, the cash to preserve these beautiful machines and the passion to share them with everybody. Good job, Me Leno!

[@tomr5717]

Leno for president!!!

[@vincentl.9469]

i've often wonderd..how much money was he being paid for his TV work in the past?? to get to this point where he has a whole transport museum...worth millions

[@MaseraSteve]

​​​@@vincentl.9469well there's an honest talk show guy on my country, he told us that he's getting paycheck every day after the show finished and admitted being a host for a day could afford him 1 honda fit.. imagine the salary on California maybe tripled that.. not even being a goddamn president getting paid that much!!

[@Docstantinople]

“I know these headlights look like bad implants on a stripper” My man, comedy first. 😂

[@mr.b6789]

I was thinking about that, shouldn't it have been 'bad implants on a stripper'? Why make her a bad stripper..? 😉

[@oscarbaezsoria1650]

Beast. LOL!

[@noth606]

had to pause and look if someone picked up on this but "it's implants on a bad stripper" in the video... Not that I've ever been to a strip club but I hear the girls often get the implants.

[@noth606]

@Theodore Marakas heh, I'd be so embarassed for the girls I'd hate it. I've been to the red light district a few times, dragged there by girls no less and I hated it, I just looked at my shoes the whole time.

[@discerningmind]

@@mr.b6789 I had to replay that part, and you're right. I think Jay had a dialog error from his New England upbringing as we seem to make those kind of mistakes up here. I'm in Connecticut and we always pass it off because we know what someone meant when they make one of those mistakes. But then again, maybe Jay meant a stripper not doing well enough to afford a good implant procedure.

[@UpTown584]

Man, what a beauty! A collector could stop after buying THIS beauty and still be WAY ahead of the game!...Thanks, Jay!

[@RARufus]

Jay driving a ~$20M car in traffic is just incredible. I just love that he drives these cars and loves them so much. They're meant to be driven, but no one wants to risk it...except Jay!!

[@mikespaziano1225]

What many people today don't realize is that as late as the early 1960's, cars like a Dusenburg Murphy Roadster, that today goes for somewhere in the million dollar range, could be had for less than $500. No one, with the exception of people like Bill Harrah or Jack Neathercutt (Merle Norman Cosmetics) understood the potential value of automobiles like the one just shown in Jay's video. Jack Neathercutt would drive around the Los Angeles area and spot automobiles that were once wildly expensive, one-off cars parked at a corner gas station with the name of a pest exterminator painted on the side of the car facing the street. It had been promoted to a stationary bill board. These cars had become obsolete, terrible on gas mileage, and if the car had experienced mechanical or collision damage, replacement parts were impossible to find. Only wealthy people such as Harrah and Neathercutt, who had an entire staff of restoration specialists had the means to bring a car like this to like-new condition after years of neglect. In the post war United States, the well-to-do didn't want a car that was twenty years old that had seen service as a tow truck. They were in the market for a Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz or Chrysler Crown Imperial Limousine. I've personally heard a story of a man who worked as a plasterer working on new housing tracts in the La Miranda, La Habra area outside Los Angeles in the late 50's. His "work car" was an early 30s Dusenburg Roadster. He had removed the rear deck lid and used the area to store his tools and a ladder or two. I have no idea if the car was eventually saved or scrapped. I have met Jay on several occasions. Usually on the Sunday between Christmas and New Years Day. Jay is a person that started out as a car guy. Then he found fame. There are plenty that found their fortune and picked a "Hobby du jour" and scoop up really rare and beautiful automobiles only to lock them away, never to be seen in public again. Not Jay. Just like he said. These cars are made to be driven, not locked away in a warehouse or museum. Good on you Jay. Thank you for preserving our automotive history for all to see.

[@jimmcalpine9693]

Bad News Bears coach Buttermakers pool cleaning caddy had no trunk lid lol

[@smartysmarty1714]

Similar to when I was in my late teens, a "run out" GTO, Chevelle or Cuda could be had for a few hundred bucks. They were everywhere. And all our WI farm fields were littered with 57 Chevys and things of that nature. Slowly, the landscape was cleared and now you don't see a lot of rusty gold in the fields anymore...

[@nocheteipsum]

Well said!

[@TurboSeth]

dang

[@tiborvisi7438]

Duesenberg 😊

[@GB3770]

I rly like the history you learn from these old cars and that story about capital gains going from 28 to 20% is excellent!

[@uhitskyle]

Let's hear your stories Jay, I love them. You remind me of my Pop, who's now passed. He has the same since of humor as you as well as the wits. So in a way, you help me cope in many ways, for example like when I'm sad or bored , I'll watch a JLG video and feel better and positive to keep grinding the everyday hussle and bustle!!

[@servicarrider]

You hang in there. I miss my dad something awful, as well. I thought that it would get better over time, but be forewarned, it doesn't.

[@mr.b6789]

But actually, everybody feels better after watching Jay. It's like his passion rubs off on those who watch his video's. Keep it up, Jay! 👍

[@powerwagon3731]

I miss my dad too and we weren’t even very close, but my three sons and I are extremely close and that’s the way it should be!

[@uhitskyle]

Thanks everyone for the support on my Grand Pop! I appreciate all the love and support. Also, it's been about 2-3 years I think, maybe even 4 I'm not even sure, but I've almost forgot about him, and I dont want to, but at the same time I dont want to keep grieving! I hope you and all your sons' bonds become unbreakable!!

[@uhitskyle]

@@mr.b6789 yeah man, that's what I was trying to say, but I think I got a little bit personal, which feels good now, seeing all the likes and comments! Thanks brother!!🙏🏻😇

[@kennygee6627]

Dear Jay, you have an amazing career as a comedian and a television host. You’ve made bucket tons of money and you are a great guy! Your legacy in the way people will remember you is your devotion and dedication to the automobile. Sometimes I watch three or four episodes at a time. Thank you!

[@TheBandit7613]

Jay saved all his NBC money and lived from his live comedy show money. He was always here in Vegas doing extra comedy shows. He worked a lot. His shows supported hundreds of other people too. He is still doing extra comedy shows, he's not retired. Jay is a national treasure.

[@AMGPersonable]

Jay is really providing an important historical service to the general public. The history of the 20th Century with automobiles as the medium can be appreciated by everyone, from the uninformed to the engineers who understand the ins and outs. He presents with so many vehicles that have almost been lost to time, and often he is just one step removed from the people, the experts who brought them to life, or remain as the foremost authority. When those guys die, the knowledge will die with them. The information will remain, but the knowledge will survive only with Jay and a handful of others. There's no 20-something alive who is going to be the next Duesenberg expert. Probably no 50- or 60- something, either. The guy who is the expert on the Mercedes 600 hydraulic systems is probably in his 90s, as are any of the engineers who designed and built it. This knowledge is invaluable to history and engineering alike. Good luck rebuilding a 600 without "the guy" who builds 600s. That being said, my next point is, who owns the Duesenberg name and operation? General Motors should buy it, if they don't own it already. The Cadillac CTS-V (CT6-V) was as good a car as anybody else is building, but the Cadillac name has lost its cache. It's no longer a competitor with Rolls Royce and Maybach and Bentley. If GM wants a spot on the world stage, they should buy and produce Duesenberg cars... Make a big, opulent 12-cylinder (or 16) Sedan and coupe/convertible in small numbers for $1m or more. Just do it, GM. Not another electric or SUV. Make a genuine Rolls Royce Competitor.

[@marcerickson9683]

I loved everything you told us about this vehicle that was so impractical except for someone who was very wealthy. I love that a real car guy had the money to restore this beautiful and impractical automobile. I've been watching your sharing of enthusiasm about the vehicles you've been able to rescue for years and I've always been envious that I cannot do a similar thing! (Ah - if I only had a few million dollars...) You're the nicest wealthy guy I know of, Mr. Leno, and may you continue to share your enthusiasm for the car hobby with us who don't have similar resources for many years to come. Thank you!

[@NanoDex]

Jay is so used to being around these priceless objects. When you took that wrench out of the golf door I was dying inside visualizing that thing going into the beautiful paint and bodywork. Glorious vehicle! The door and trunk sounds, every car maker today should be taking notes!

[@alexbrown1995]

Yep, the way the doors close was just fabulous. I bet not even a Rolls door closes like that......

[@kenscar]

That wrench is probably worth more than my car lol

[@sped6954]

@@kenscar No probably about it... That wrench IS worth more than my car. Maybe by double or even triple.

[@sped6954]

I was almost seeing the same thing, he's not watching what he's doing and he's going to smash that thing into the body.

[@gatchaman1146]

Hi Jay. First time I've ever watched any of your videos. My dad loved you so much. He was a Hoosier. Road his bicycle around on the Indianapolis 500 race track during WWII. Track was abandoned, just weeds. My Dad passed away a couple years ago within days of my birthday. Hearing your passion and love for life and cars keeps my fathers memories alive. Love ya Jay. Miss ya Pop! I didn't get it then Dad. I do now, Jay. God Bless You and Yours Mr. Leno. Thank You!!

[@armcchargues8623]

One of one, a priceless classic that he has over a million invested in, and he drives it in SoCal traffic. And from the oil on the bottom of the pan, he does it pretty regularly. Gotta love Leno.

[@timothydraper3687]

I'm just glad he didn't lose a million due to the previous owner dying sooner.

[@foadrightnow5725]

Jay Leno is the epitome Automotive Ambassador! His love of all things mechanical is genuine and never ending! There may be bigger car collections in the world, but Jay's is the one with the most eclectic character and style!

[@JoshDT191]

Why did it take me so long to watch a Jay Leno video? These are great!

[@sanderslongdrive]

Being retired and a recluse Jay is one of the few people on the planet I'd feel honoured to meet. I love fanatics who are expert in their field. However, his statement that ancient Rolls Royces and Bentleys are largely placed in museums simply is not true. Leastways not in the U.K. Attend the annual R. R. & B. gathering in England and see a splendid display of 1900 -1930 vehicles every year. Although I am no longer a member (having long ago sold my Bentley) I continue to respect their club's practice of not publicising the annual date / venue of the event. So please don't ask, simply join the club for full details. Riff raff are not barred, but let's simply say that care is taken to see that all vehicles' seats etc. are not subject to cigarette burns and other forms of damage. which unfortunately is regularly deliberately caused in this country. Not unusually my own vehicle was doused in acid whilst standing outside my home, and U.K. beautiful cars are more likely hidden rather than placed in museums.

[@jamesmcinnis208]

Jay is a recluse? But he makes these videos.

[@jamesmcinnis208]

@@endutubecensorship The OP may have intended to say that but what he said is that Jay is retired and a recluse.

[@jamesmcinnis208]

@@endutubecensorship No, you can insist all you want, but it's called a misplaced modifier. Example: "Coming from Canada, the mango was an unusual treat for me." It's obvious here that I mean to say that I am from Canada and don't often get to eat mangoes. But my words say that the mango came from Canada. I was being playful with the OP by interpreting it as it was written even though I knew the meaning that was intended. I had no idea I was going to have to work this hard as a result.

[@robertbrown374]

All the money and he is normal down to earth. Great for him

[@RossRossiter]

Totally agree, I love his passion for engineering and engineers, hes a true enthusiast , and he proves this by not owning a single Ferarri. They were stuck in the muds when it came to adopting new tech, not particularly inventive, unlike murray, colin chapman et al. Consequently Jay's not interested. I love that

[@TheCymbalProject]

"This looks like it was meant to run over poor people." ... I'm Charles Montgomery Burns and I approved this message.

[@goognamgoognw6637]

Wall street and the privately owned Federal reserve approves.

[@Talwar3k]

"Ah, yes. That crippled irishman!"

[@reinodjanghardt8604]

Ay Lance, love your cymbals man!

[@djquinn11]

Excellent Smithers, excellent!

[@psdale4]

I'm still laughing. I would surely been a victim.

[@kiwi2xs]

Jay Leno, the worlds best car dude, has an absolute amazing collection, loves to show and tell the story and use them. just brilliant!!

[@k3corvette35]

Jay Leno is by far one of the most important car curators around. He has preserved and presented some of the most iconic cars ever built. We all should be very grateful for everything he has done to save these pieces of automotive history. Plus the fact he drives them and shares the knowledge on everything about them good and bad is impressive! I have to say IMO Jay Leno is by far America's most important car collector ! The fact he shares with everyone these multimillion dollar automotive art pieces is so important to all car enthusiasts ! We all should be indebted to, and praise him for all he had done . You have to appreciate automobile history and value the fact that he regularly takes them out on the roads of California with tge huge risk of todays idiot drivers just to keep the thrill and enjoyment of true car culture and automotive enthusiasts in the know is amazing. The cars were and are meant to be driven, and Jay Leno does just that and so much much more for everyone if us car nuts !! Im mostly into sportscars and racing, but I also can admire and deeply appreciate the history and significance of the many beautiful and ultra rare cars that he presents on his show and shares it so willingly!!! Thank you Mr. Leno, thank you VERY VERY much for everything you do for the thing we all love so much, the "AUTOMOBILE "

[@q4fire]

Thank you for saving part of our automotive history.

[@barryervin8536]

I've been watching Jay Leno on TV and now on KZbin for many years. I've never had the pleasure of meeting him, but I have a friend who knows him well. He told me Jay is just exactly the way he appears. Down to earth and no BS. I'm glad he has the means and passion to rescue all these great old cars and keep them on the road.

[@edmundlively8137]

Now that you mention it I watched Johnny Carson occasionally because I knew his father and played golf with him once but I never really watched Jay on TV but his garage show is fantastic I just love this thing

[@richlamarre8615]

I love Jay’s honest enthusiasm for cars. He comes across so genuine and knowledgeable on the smallest details.

[@johnwilson2338]

A beautiful piece of automotive history! Thanks Jay for preserving it.👍

[@news603redux]

"Implants on a bad stripper". THIS is why the world loves Jay Leno.

[@Art_Vandelay_]

Wonder if he meant that, a good stripper has good implants? Or bad implants on a stripper? Hmm..... good analogy nonetheless

[@brettjohnson6807]

This one liner, has made me chuckle for the entire video. This is why I watch Jay, he is always entertaining!

[@TheMsDIVAS]

Love it

[@howabouthetruth2157]

"This car looks like it was designed & built for running over poor people" was much funnier.

[@kytta]

So Jay Leno has frequented strippers enough to be a connoisseur that knows what good and bad strippers are like... Hm

[@moparedtn]

Another wonderful car and another wonderful story to go with it. THIS is why I've been a subscriber for what seems like over a decade now. He doesn't have to show us any of these cars, but he takes a lot of time to do so. For that, I'm a grateful lifetime subscriber. Thanks as always, Jay! -Ed on the Ridge

[@jamesdaugherty7138]

Jay, you're a historian more than a car enthusiast. Love you, man!

[@jjay350]

Great story behind this car, and Jay was the perfect person to buy it, he took a piece of automotive history that would have been lost and restored it.

[@thewriter2549]

Enjoyed the owner history and the chroming process. Thanks!!

[@darrylpreston5066]

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[@rankovladetic377]

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[@ratapotamus]

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[@ksman9087]

I used to work in the Metallurgy Department of a steel foundry. You would be surprised how the heat treating and quenching (air, water or oil) of steel affects grain structure. Care must also be taken in handling some steels, i.e. stainless steel castings can not be lifted with a carbon steel chain or the stainless will rust. They have to be lifted with heavy canvas straps and tied down to flatbed trailers with canvas straps.

[@hipdogdsv]

I JUST found this show. How did I miss this??? I love Leno and his passion for cars. I grew up in our auto parts stores my dad owned so am a car grrrrrl.

[@sadaghian]

Best content on KZbin hands down

[@DoctorStrangeFate]

Jay, every time I watch your videos I just can't say thank you enough for keeping these amazing machines alive for us all.

[@jeffpiatt3879]

Probably the most beautiful car Jay owns! That said, I could totally see Cruella De Ville tearing around in it.

[@MackyG-2020]

I like this format better than the CNBC show. I find this much more informative.

[@1964tbird100]

Thank you Jay for helping people find their love for the classics, I know you've inspired me!

[@ThomasShelby-uq8cz]

" I KNOW THEY LOOK LIKE BAD IMPLANTS ON A STRIPPER" 😂😂🤣🤣💀💀

[@robertjoy6224]

I know these look like implants on a bad stripper

[@themistermax]

@@robertjoy6224 I'll just have to take Jay's word for it....

[@anotherview5366]

Still a comedian.

[@pats88sox]

Thank you Jay, your so happy now doing what you love. And its an honor to watch you show us your collection

[@fasteddie5174]

@17:34 When your Duesenberg reflects an image of your OTHER Duesenberg. (Fascinating car and story as usual!)

[@larumpole]

Jay, I can't thank you enough for producing these videos during this pandemic. The history of this car is just as interesting as its engineering.

[@dumbleduke4225]

What a work of art! I find it absolutely mesmerising to look at machinery like this, whoever was involved in restoring this has done a fantastic job in preserving a piece of history

[@edotis3389]

Typical rich guy designed his own lemon. How ironic. I wish I had a couple mill to have Chip Foose design my dream car. I'd drive the wheels off it.

[@UberLummox]

@@edotis3389 Foose = ugh

[@Prussianrider]

Drop dead gorgeous, thanks for the many informative videos, if you were not so generous with your time & resources many like me would never have known about these beautiful motor cars.

[@mozzie2729]

I love hearing you talk about the history of the car and especially your own personal stories, it feels very authentic and is very calming

[@buenafe]

I'm glad Jay took the time to share his collections.

[@CJCruiser]

"The original muffler, still on it, god bless em" 22:50

[@bobd1805]

What a Lux-O-O Mobile! The leaf springs look like they came from a triaxle. (suitable for a 3 ton car) My dad (born in 1921) used to see Dusenbergs cruising around Pasedena where he grew up. They were owned by Holwood types. Thanks for sharing!

[@ourtime-downhere6931]

Duesenberg made some of the most beautiful vehicles ever made, this thing is absolutely gorgeous.

[@stevejette2329]

I will always be careful when I chrome my Duesenberg wheel rims.

[@ronkirkland1812]

I enjoyed this video, and this is indeed a very unusual automobile, but I see very little beauty in this particular Duesenberg. It reminds be of a Cord 810/812 but is not as beautiful.

[@jakealter5504]

And some of those old cars are surprisingly fast

[@rossthebesiegebuilder3563]

This amazing car being used as a tow truck and forgotten reminds me of a social experiment I saw a while back. The famous violinist Joshua Bell posed as a busker and played his music free, and nobody appreciated it because they didn't know who he was.

[@wbbelcher]

I remember that, and he was playing on a violin that was in the financial ballpark of this car. In the subway no less. Crazy. Beautiful, but crazy.

[@chemopia]

what's a buskar? I'm from the suburbs.

[@tobiasblech1929]

I live in Auburn, about 5 blocks from the ACD Museum. I have seen these vehicles every year for my entire life, but No amount of times is large enough to satisfy my desire for them. The Duesenberg is the ultimate in the automotive world. It is a damn shame that it doesn't exist today like Rolls Royce...

[@BushmansAdventures]

Love watching Jay talk about the history of his cars in his collection. Absolutely fascinating

[@williemwangi4959]

This must be Jay Lenno's most precious gem based on the story of how he eventually owned it.

[@ericcagle8780]

Jay is so knowledgeable and presents everything in such an interesting and entertaining way. Thank you brother! Great video!

[@anthonygordon9483]

Got to know a little bit about cars to collect them. You definitely don't want to get ripped off for buying a classic car for more then what its worth. And to know that you got to know a little bit about the history of the car

[@966396631]

My favorite car story of all time. And a stunningly beautiful work of timeless art. It wasn’t restored - that was a resurrection!

[@edwardgabriel5281]

I am grateful to Jay for all the pleasure his garage videos have given me.

[@packingten]

"Looked like the landlord coming to collect the rent".Jay's humor😊

[@lysergic_visions3203]

💁🏻‍♂️He just said the exact same thing on the Rolls Silver Cloud video that was recently uploaded, he’s either getting dementia or purposely recycling the same jokes about completely different vehicle’s..

[@josephbelaeeff4843]

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[@JadeDragon407]

Gotta feel for the poor sod who landed on Boardwalk w/ hotel

[@tomadams3371]

Always love how Jay has the up most respect and love for any vehicle no matter how absorbed it is on his show. Jay Leno has a true love for ALL vehicles.

[@jamesmcinnis208]

I agree. *utmost

[@jeffrenman4146]

thanks for being here J… your super cool and very very nice to take the time to show off your fleet. I know it's also fun for you but we also get benefits to see cars so cool we would never get a chance any other way.you've had a wonderful career and you seem really down to earth. I really like you and just wanted to say thanks

[@travis6729]

Jay leno is a world treasure

[@nunyabidness117]

If you see me out driving this thing just say 'hello'... Awesome.

[@generalkenobi5533]

I've become addicted to Jay Leno's Garage, and this is so far one of my favorite cars he's featured.

[@bicyclist2]

"If anyone decides to make carbon Duesenberg parts let me know" LOL. I love the story behind this car. The restoration is immaculate. It great to see these old cars instead of the latest sports car. Thank you.

[@nonsequitur807]

Learned something new today about proper chroming practices. Thanks Jay! I'll share...

[@user-dl8yo3wv1t]

man i love when jay talks about the history of the cars and what he knows about them. it adds a sense of mystique that makes you care about the car in a way that you wouldn't if someone just came out and listed the year and the specs.

[@The_Jimrod]

Hah, Jay says about driving it through the Cotswolds in the UK, that's where I live - the amount of amazing classic cars you see driving by my office is incredible. Just the two days I was in last week I recall seeing a Ferrari 308, DeLorean DMC12, Ford GT40, couple of Jaguar E-types and various 30's-50's cars that precede my knowledge. Always worth a look out of the window. :)

[@wholeNwon]

Amazing. Wealthy area?

[@ryanj116]

@@wholeNwon if it's not, i'd sure like to see the wealthy area...

[@The_Jimrod]

@@wholeNwon It is! Not the main (small) towns so much but lots of celebs and ageing rock stars in the area.

[@wholeNwon]

@@ryanj116 I'm familiar with only the basic geography of GB/UK and know nothing about the economic characteristics of various areas. Very rarely see exotic cars on the roads where I live even though there are several billionaires and others with congenital wealth that goes back centuries. They all seem to drive very inconspicuous cars. I have one neighbor with a Ferrari and another with an older RR but don't often see them out and about. My own car is 22.5 yo and that sort of suits my personality.

[@The_Jimrod]

@@wholeNwon The Cotswolds is very much "Old England", (Google image search it to see) and it seems popular with motorists - Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond of Top Gear live in the area, there are obviously a lot of car meets judging by what I see too, also many test cars, often see the black & white camo liveried things around. There's a lot of money around here, not unusual to see Prince Charles and/or William in the pubs in Tetbury too!

[@brandonishsnaksj3273]

It is really cool, this dude never once brags about what he's got. He also never just keeps it all to himself. He takes time to make these videos to just show the history and the workings of what he's got. Truly just sharing a passion that he is capable of funding with people who are not, but are still interested. Respectable.

[@Nedchilvs]

Why would he brag, he never designed any of the cars, he was just lucky enough to be able to buy them or have them restored. He aint taking them with him either.

[@mikekaup5252]

Jay seems to be everything but a recluse. I often thought that Jay could start a restoration expert trade school at his shop. This could outlive him and do much to keep the art of restoration alive. He could make it an adjunct to his car museum. A nice way to keep it all alive down the road.

[@louispaparella5766]

Jay funds scholarships to the McPherson College auto restoration department in McPherson, Ks.

[@davidswift7776]

Special insight on some historically unique American automotive history. Jay is an American jewel in this regard 👍 Thanks for the KZbin post!

[@graycav56]

I hope folks who loved this will sometime get to the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum. It’s awesome

[@williestyle35]

Good recommendation!

[@cindysheltmire3288]

My parents and grandparents are from Auburn. We just attended the Labor Day parade and the museum again. It never gets old! We got to ride in the museum's 1928 turquoise convertible Deusy!❤

[@richardwiese9054]

With the level of Jay's knowledge, he definitely has the equivalent of a Master's Degree in Historical Automotive Mechanics.

[@KrazyJDaBossTv]

“The original muffler is still on it, God bless it” 😂

[@sladeb6036]

Yeah that was classic

[@jimgould2829]

Probably the only 86 year old muffler in existence still doing its job on a running automobile 🤠

[@adawhite1382]

"This looks like it was meant to run over poor people." 😄😆😂🤣 That is just gold!!

[@nomorokay]

As some of you may know, the expression, “It’s a doozy!” came from “It’s a Duesy!”, because although the name Duesenberg was well-known in the 1930s, there were very few of these cars, so that when you saw one, you knew that you were seeing something rare and special, maybe like a Bugatti today. For that reason, when someone yelled, “Wow, it’s a Duesy!”, people turned to see the car that they might see only once in their lifetime.

[@SP-ki5gn]

It's a nice story but the phrase predates the car...

[@supersheets12]

@@SP-ki5gn Not really, the phrase references something you cant explain/dont see often. A Duesenberg was one of those things. Its just altered over time.