1986 Lamborghini Countach - Jay Leno's Garage

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  • @edwardrex6458
    @edwardrex6458 Před 9 lety +2798

    I keep checking the Lamborghini section of my garage... still empty.

  • @bucky13
    @bucky13 Před 8 lety +2277

    You know you're rich when you can say "We're here in the Lamborghini section of my garage." with a straight face.

    • @snowtheman8292
      @snowtheman8292 Před 7 lety +33

      I definitely need to do something different LOL

    • @ClayLoomis1958
      @ClayLoomis1958 Před 7 lety +68

      No, you know you're rich when kids write you to take them to school. Major ups to Jay. Incredibly kind thing to do to take that lyin' kid to school.

    • @MrKjohnson123
      @MrKjohnson123 Před 7 lety +19

      You should see the Buggati section.

    • @chooseaname50
      @chooseaname50 Před 7 lety +13

      his Lamborghini Countach weighs nearly twice as much as his McLaren F1, darn...

    • @bazzie85
      @bazzie85 Před 7 lety +29

      Or the Mclaren section of his garage... As far as I know he has a Mclaren-Mercedes SLR, Mclaren F1, Mclaren MP4-12C and a Mclaren P1.

  • @noseefood1943
    @noseefood1943 Před 4 lety +902

    the guy has 500 cars but only one pair of jeans and shirts.

    • @boataxe4605
      @boataxe4605 Před 4 lety +116

      Yep, he’s got his priorities straight.

    • @ClayLoomis1958
      @ClayLoomis1958 Před 4 lety +71

      Smart men don't want to fuss about clothes. Albert Einstein, Steve Jobs, Jay... Same clothes, every day. White suit, black turtleneck, denim on denim..... They have their priorities right. Screw the clothes, keep your eyes on the prize.

    • @boataxe4605
      @boataxe4605 Před 4 lety +15

      Clay Loomis You turned my one sentence comment into a very eloquent paragraph!

    • @ClayLoomis1958
      @ClayLoomis1958 Před 4 lety +28

      @@boataxe4605 Women and sissies worry about clothes.

    • @SalafiJustice
      @SalafiJustice Před 4 lety +3

      Clay Loomis the prize is paradise. Not this temp life. Study Islam.

  • @andybroer651
    @andybroer651 Před 4 lety +64

    I have had the unusual privilege of both owning a 5000QV Coutach AND a private visit to Jay's Garage with my previous mechanic Bernard Juchli - my car had the fuel injection which was making maybe 420hp vs 455hp. Had the chance to chat with Jay one on one about the Countach and several other cars. His knowledge of cars in encyclopedic and I have tremendous respect for that. We were invited to have lunch with the mechanics (steak and bread) and chatted for about 45 mins, will never forget that day. Thanks to Jay and Bernard from Dan and Andy. I love this series and watch as many as I can. It is a great service for the preservation of car history.

    • @tacticalsweater5119
      @tacticalsweater5119 Před 2 lety +2

      Doubtful.

    • @stevenbrown5210
      @stevenbrown5210 Před rokem

      my Dodge Challenger will ROAST you bro

    • @andybroer651
      @andybroer651 Před rokem

      @@stevenbrown5210 you'll roast me in a car I sold a decade ago... well, I would expect you to beat me while I try to run vs your Challenger :-) Sure, I agree

    • @33482
      @33482 Před rokem +1

      Well, i might not be as wealthy as you but as a car enthusiast, my respect. A dream many of us have became true to you.

    • @andybroer651
      @andybroer651 Před rokem +2

      @@33482 I grew up a poor kid in Northern New York on the Canadian border. I dreamed of exotic cars and someday moving to California. I did, went to college and got a job at Cisco when it was small. I got lucky but worked hard and got to live my dreams. Now I'm a father of 3 and paying for kids' college and Universities with one left to come. If I can do it, so can you. Work hard and make some smart moves. I wish you the best! You can do it, I did. Good luck.

  • @sticksman1979
    @sticksman1979 Před 5 lety +645

    Still working on my Lamborghini section of the garage. In fact, still working on the garage part.

    • @Destin5258
      @Destin5258 Před 4 lety +7

      Well good thing you at least have the Lamborghinis, youre halfway there!

    • @davidbell8084
      @davidbell8084 Před 3 lety +2

      And Lamborghini part lol

    • @rickhattersley2801
      @rickhattersley2801 Před 3 lety +4

      Is it me or is Leno from 7 yrs ago a livelier host than today?

    • @aaronstepien2363
      @aaronstepien2363 Před 3 lety +2

      @@rickhattersley2801 the lockdown is getting to him, I noticed it too... shame, Jay is a great guy

    • @rickhattersley2801
      @rickhattersley2801 Před 3 lety

      @@aaronstepien2363 a
      Yes, a great guy.

  • @AKhellbindeR
    @AKhellbindeR Před 9 lety +334

    Being able to use a phrase like "In the Lamborghini section of my garage.." would make me smirk every time.

    • @351cleavland
      @351cleavland Před 9 lety +37

      I often use the phrase "in the Aerostar section of my garage...." The chicks go nuts!!!!

    • @motzy77
      @motzy77 Před 9 lety +11

      351cleavland I use.... I need to save up more money, so I can build a garage...

    • @lordperezident
      @lordperezident Před 5 lety +3

      Mister Smith I think about this every once in a while lol like damn whoever Is on his will is going be ballin or hes gonna donate them to some charity and have the cars be sold for a good cause. What a waste because they could be going to me! :) Lol oh well I'll just wait till my lottery jackpot comes in. I'm gonna be getting a G class, R34 skyline. Countach, Mercedes AMG hammer, EVO II and McLaren Senna of course! :)

  • @christopherdean1326
    @christopherdean1326 Před 3 lety +140

    The story about taking the kid to school just goes to show what a decent guy Jay is. It would have been so easy for him to ignore that, or just say "that's your problem kid!", but he didn't. He stepped up to the plate and made that kid's day.

    • @chevyDboyMike
      @chevyDboyMike Před 2 lety +16

      The fact that the kid even had enough nerve to do that is hilarious.

    • @erikingmundson
      @erikingmundson Před 2 lety +11

      And Jay got an absolutely hilarious story out of it that he can tell for the rest of his life!

    • @dundonrl
      @dundonrl Před 2 lety

      @@erikingmundson Exactly!

    • @dray7276
      @dray7276 Před 2 lety +1

      @DEZZNUTZ 1001 Ok Mr. nuts. You have anymore life advice?

    • @Will-ql5db
      @Will-ql5db Před 2 lety

      I think it would have been a good deed for Leno to teach that kid the importance of being HONEST & take responsibility for your own lies. THAT would have been a good deed.

  • @l.d.roberts2194
    @l.d.roberts2194 Před 4 lety +129

    My dream car since I was a kid, just beautiful.

    • @diegogarcia4255
      @diegogarcia4255 Před 4 lety +3

      Agreed. The other day I learned that they made a V12 Twin Turbo prototype! That thing was nice!

    • @parapoliticos52
      @parapoliticos52 Před 3 měsíci +1

      It will remain your dream car.

  • @oneox958
    @oneox958 Před 5 lety +164

    I've always admired that Jay actually drives his cars. It breaks my heart to see some of the greatest automobiles ever produced sit in museums and collections under covers.

    • @brentfarvors192
      @brentfarvors192 Před 2 lety +5

      It's not DRIVING the old cars that owners are worried about; It's everyone else driving on the road with you...Parts just don't exist for many of these...

    • @AchtungBaby77
      @AchtungBaby77 Před 2 lety +5

      @@brentfarvors192 Couldn't have said it better - it's not myself or the car that I wouldn't trust, it's the morons around me!

    • @dimetime35c
      @dimetime35c Před 2 lety +5

      Totally agree! Whats the point in having an amazing car if all your gonna do is keep it under a tarp. If you own one of these you have the cash to rent out a track for an hour or two.

    • @bjoernaltmann
      @bjoernaltmann Před rokem +1

      Same with watches when people keep them unworn forever

    • @Turbo.RF4
      @Turbo.RF4 Před rokem

      ​@@dimetime35c keeping it under a tarp so some moron wouldn't crash into me.

  • @RealStuntPanda
    @RealStuntPanda Před 7 lety +561

    The rear wing added 12 lbs of downforce. Note that it weighed 12 lbs.

    • @ryanLikesRainyDays
      @ryanLikesRainyDays Před 5 lety +47

      Quality engineering.

    • @zo1dberg
      @zo1dberg Před 5 lety +34

      Underrated comment.

    • @kurtmardis2244
      @kurtmardis2244 Před 5 lety +16

      It also slowed the top speed of the car by 10 mph.

    • @Lodogg
      @Lodogg Před 5 lety +3

      You’re at 69 likes, I don’t want to ruin that... but this is 70. 👍

    • @GaryKaluza
      @GaryKaluza Před 5 lety +1

      I'm the even hundred!

  • @SERGIO-cr6uy
    @SERGIO-cr6uy Před 4 lety +181

    I first fell in love with the Countach when watching the Cannonball Run. The drivers weren't bad either...

    • @Omrie69
      @Omrie69 Před 4 lety +5

      Oh not bad at all.. ;)

    • @aaronstepien2363
      @aaronstepien2363 Před 3 lety +3

      I dated a woman a few years ago that looked like Adrian Barbau, until I found out she was a cam girl

    • @clutch5sp989
      @clutch5sp989 Před 3 lety +3

      Those chicks & I had the best romp ever back in the day. Wish they could have been there.

    • @Chrisuperfly1
      @Chrisuperfly1 Před 3 lety +2

      could watch that opening credits scene all day long

    • @NoBody-qh9ee
      @NoBody-qh9ee Před 3 lety +2

      Me too! Cannonball was my first sight to Countach! Great movie and childhood memories....

  • @__-so2jp
    @__-so2jp Před 4 lety +143

    The countach looks like something from the retro future

    • @sabyasachiroy7482
      @sabyasachiroy7482 Před 4 lety +5

      Well it has that " new retro wave "

    • @justfrank5661
      @justfrank5661 Před 4 lety

      Love your new retro wave profile pic!!!!

    • @DanielPearson1
      @DanielPearson1 Před 2 lety

      Do you remember the future? I remember the future!

    • @33482
      @33482 Před rokem

      I think retro future might be more fitting to the overdesigned cars of the 50's with their cone shapes everywhere on them. 😁

  • @natebot321
    @natebot321 Před 10 lety +504

    You know to be honest I'd expect a celebrity as big as Jay to be cocky, douchy, and uninformed, but this guy really knows his stuff, I'd say he's not snobby, and he seems to have a respect for each car he owns. It's actually really nice.

    • @rufo840
      @rufo840 Před 10 lety +40

      As well as respect for gearheads in general. He's the kind of dude you can drink a beer with and talk cars.

    • @natebot321
      @natebot321 Před 10 lety +13

      I can't agree more!

    • @ntrickn
      @ntrickn Před 10 lety +43

      natebot321 he's just a true car guy but with high net worth.

    • @Tmanaz480
      @Tmanaz480 Před 6 lety +14

      natebot321 ... It's weird. I don't like Jay in anything else (I'm more of a Dave/Conan fan) but I have to admit he is perfect on this series and I like him in these. Good job Jay.

    • @dalandser562
      @dalandser562 Před 6 lety +8

      Same thing here. I like him more in this than anything else - good deeds and duran duran in a Lambo w/ 70k miles. That's rare.

  • @ss_whole
    @ss_whole Před 8 lety +459

    Letterman would have NEVER driven Billy to school, you're the man Jay.

    • @smithcon
      @smithcon Před 8 lety +13

      +Super Kyle But now Billy's cover has been blown! Run, Billy, run!

    • @soton000
      @soton000 Před 8 lety +1

      +Super Kyle Yes he is X-D

    • @GNARGNARHEAD
      @GNARGNARHEAD Před 8 lety +26

      +Super Kyle Billy never did learn the value of telling the truth that day, his life spiraled downward til he tried to con a drink outta the wrong guy. Billy 1974 - 1997

    • @maclandyouth
      @maclandyouth Před 8 lety +13

      +Super Kyle Billy's friends were more impressed that he go out of a Countach than the fact that Jay Leno dropped him off.

    • @happytrails1963
      @happytrails1963 Před 8 lety +1

      +Super Kyle Billy's friends would have been more impressed if Jay had driven him to school on that Kawasaki H2!

  • @hyacinthlynch843
    @hyacinthlynch843 Před 2 lety +9

    I don't think this car's styling will ever look dated. Its a work of art!

  • @111Phoenix777
    @111Phoenix777 Před 3 lety +39

    I love how much Jay knows about the cars he owns. He's really into it. It's great to have a hobby that you're so passionate about.

    • @fifthbusiness1678
      @fifthbusiness1678 Před 2 lety +3

      It’s great to be able to afford such a hobby that you’re passionate about.

    • @stevenbrown5210
      @stevenbrown5210 Před rokem +1

      my new hobby is collecting dirt on my body until I can afford a shower...

  • @LEMMYKISGOD
    @LEMMYKISGOD Před 8 lety +39

    A few cars that made the 1980s memorable: Countach, Testarossa, Porsche 911, DeLorean...

  • @068dirtboy
    @068dirtboy Před 10 lety +38

    the story with the kid was wonderful, how can you not like someone like that.

    • @TA1199
      @TA1199 Před 5 lety +2

      It's a shame Jay never had kids. He would have been the ultimate cool Dad.

  • @SAXONWARLORD1000AD
    @SAXONWARLORD1000AD Před 4 lety +65

    One of my favorite videos - especially when he drops off the kid - what a great guy

  • @unnf9971
    @unnf9971 Před 4 lety +62

    "You wouldnt think you can use something like this every day" but actually you can if you are Jay Leno.

    • @davidqheffner
      @davidqheffner Před 3 lety

      He's got a full-time staff for his garage.

  • @Speed00007
    @Speed00007 Před 9 lety +41

    I hope Jay Leno lives forever and ever! He is the ultimate car guy!

  • @Karnegis
    @Karnegis Před 7 lety +127

    Every kid from the 80's wanted this car.

    • @JnixMarshel
      @JnixMarshel Před 5 lety +1

      Nah never liked it. Now that I'm much older I do though.

    • @varanid9
      @varanid9 Před 5 lety

      I still want it!

    • @santoryuu6807
      @santoryuu6807 Před 5 lety +5

      Or Testarossa

    • @Ziegfried82
      @Ziegfried82 Před 4 lety

      Yeah I still want this thing. Corvette Stingray and Lamborghini Countach those were my dream cars as a kid in the 80s, I think I'm gonna be able to get that Corvette pretty soon but I highly doubt I'll ever get to Lambo status let alone have a Lambo section of my garage LOL!

    • @runningkirkwa2934
      @runningkirkwa2934 Před 4 lety

      I was born in 1981

  • @dustintravis8791
    @dustintravis8791 Před 5 lety +8

    Gotta love Jay's insight. He doesn't just buy cars to drive, he takes the time to learn everything there is to know about each car.

  • @nathanclark4674
    @nathanclark4674 Před 11 měsíci +1

    I was one who fell head over heels for this car...had the poster, built the plastic model. Just a statement automobile, radical in looks. Thanks Jay for a really great drive down memory lane. Your homey from NH

  • @fmxinsane
    @fmxinsane Před 7 lety +96

    Love the fact that he actually drives his cars! Awesome

  • @dvvalant
    @dvvalant Před 5 lety +248

    "Over here we have my 01 Accord, and over there is my 1995 Silverado". The extent of my collection.

    • @ClayLoomis1958
      @ClayLoomis1958 Před 4 lety +15

      I have a '94 Geo Metro with a smoking 3 banger power plant sporting 52 rampaging ponies. Jay knows to keep his mild collection away from me.

    • @justme-uw2hc
      @justme-uw2hc Před 4 lety +3

      Over here we have my 95 vw passat B4, next to it my 2006 vw passat b6 and over there my mk1 Seat leon. 🤣

    • @kenneth9761
      @kenneth9761 Před 3 lety +3

      02 accord and 98 Sierra

    • @rebeltvr6046
      @rebeltvr6046 Před 3 lety +1

      That '01 Accord is a great car for robbing banks. They're so durable and fun to drive. That car is gangsta.

    • @orchids3332
      @orchids3332 Před 3 lety

      '88 Trans Am GTA, '70 Grand Prix and my Crown Jewel an '02 Ford Taurus Wagon..wait for it...SE.

  • @nygearguy
    @nygearguy Před 4 lety +2

    Hi Jay.I absolutely Love your Garage Channel! When I lived in Germany from 1980-88, I was in the USAF but of course being a former US muscle car owner, got bitten by the european engineered autos. I was a USAF Jet Engine Mechanic Initially while in Germany in the USAF, working on the McDonnell Douglas RF-4C Phantom Aircraft. I eventually transitioned out of the USAF and went to work for the Lockheed corporation at Bitburg AB Germany. I was an instructor on the F-15 fighter aircraft, training USAF mechanics. FOr my first year or so I was commuting back and forth to Bitburg from the village we were living in, Kleinsteinhausen. This was my daily drive and it was about 150 Km (Almost 100 miles)each way. I loved this drive. It was mostly Autobahn but my favorite part of the ride as the last leg, when I would get off the Autobahn and drive the backroads to Bitburg. Scenic through the woods on perfectly paved roads. My commuter car was a BMW 323i. I loved that ride! Anyways, one day I was riding to work and I was on the Autobahn cruising at about 160 Km's ( 100 Mph) . I was in the far left lane passing the "slower" traffic when out of nowhere I saw a set of flashing lights in my rear view mirror. Back int eh day on the Autobahn when a driver flashed is lights, it was there way of saying"Move over, I want to pass you!". So I moved over to the cruising lane. As soon as I moved over, the car flashing is headlights passed me. It was a Canary Yellow Countach LP5000 QV! It was cruising at 100 Mph but then started to accelerate because how on it's tail was a Red Countach LP5000 QV ! They were racing! Of course I was blown away! Living in Germany for almost 8 years, you see pretty much all of the hot cars, especially the exotics. But this was a very special day :)

  • @ryanwarren7600
    @ryanwarren7600 Před 3 lety +3

    Its awesome to see Jay in the car scene. I never was a big Leno fan. I didnt dislike him, i just never got into late night tv. But now im a Leno fan. He is doing with his money what any of us crazy car guys would be doin. And he lets us in. Its cool. Kudos Jay ur a true car guy.

  • @flyman1185
    @flyman1185 Před 9 lety +53

    Jay is a class act. BTW Jay, I told all my friends at work you and I occasionally cruise around Panama City, Fl in your Countach.............

  • @ItsKapow
    @ItsKapow Před 8 lety +45

    His passion for cars is strong! Such a cool dude

  • @lulujrlaulom7905
    @lulujrlaulom7905 Před 2 lety +3

    WOW, this was 9 years ago... Time sure does fly. I really like the early episodes and this one is one of my fav.

  • @lundsweden
    @lundsweden Před 2 lety +3

    Loved the Contach as a kid in the 80s, looked so futuristic back then, still does in my opinion. Still love this car, amazing considering the design is 50 years old now!

  • @raychang8648
    @raychang8648 Před 10 lety +10

    I laughed so hard: I'm 43 and I DID have a poster of this car on my wall as a teenager! Love it!

    • @70CarStall
      @70CarStall Před 10 lety +3

      42 here and I had the big poster with the black Lam on the grass.

    • @MarkusReese
      @MarkusReese Před 10 lety +2

      I am 32, and I still have a poster of a countach.....

    • @dschewe72
      @dschewe72 Před 10 lety +2

      Same here. I think I got it at Spencer. 41.

    • @fredflinstone5431
      @fredflinstone5431 Před 10 lety +2

      Dave Schewe Dido on Spencer's, that where I got mine. 42

  • @qvarcos
    @qvarcos Před 10 lety +17

    What an iconic design. Unrepeatable.

  • @RogerthatEric
    @RogerthatEric Před 4 lety +20

    Hahah I love the burnout, and in classic Jay Leno style: leaves a turn signal on. Perfect.

  • @geckolor
    @geckolor Před 4 lety +1

    I'm 47 and yes, I had the poster of one on my wall in '86. The story about dropping the child off at school had my smile at the biggest smile this week. Good on ya Jay. :-D

  • @jjpark98
    @jjpark98 Před 8 lety +257

    It may not be the most technological or fastest in the world, but man does it look good. (To me that is)

    • @nileshgupta5348
      @nileshgupta5348 Před 7 lety +30

      it looks the best

    • @Lodogg
      @Lodogg Před 5 lety +11

      How cool would it be if Lambo jumped on that retro trend like the Challenger, Mustang and Camaros and redid the Countach with modern amenities? Kept the same basic styling of the wedge front, but added in all the luxuries we’re accustomed to?

    • @Rozzado
      @Rozzado Před 5 lety +4

      @@Lodogg Classics should always be revamped in that manner, i still dont get how these companies filled with designers and engineers haven't figured that out lmfao. You take what made it famous and make it even better, so simple.

    • @Lodogg
      @Lodogg Před 5 lety

      Chris Rosado, I would love for GM to remake a late 70’s Pontiac Firebird Trans Am. Smokey and The Bandit version. I know there’s that one company takes the new Camaros and does a helluva job reworking the body and making it look like the Bandit’s car, but those cost an arm and a leg, then gold teeth and your first born.
      But this Countach was so iconic, everyone wanted that Trapper Keeper or poster in their bedroom. New supercars still look amazing and they’re performance is second to none. But I feel they’re missing out reworking the classic designs. Just my 2¢.

    • @Rozzado
      @Rozzado Před 5 lety

      @@Lodogg Oh man u and me definitely think a like. One remake that would've killed on the GM line was a remake of the Knight Rider era Trans Am, can u imagine that body style modernized???

  • @henris8367
    @henris8367 Před 8 lety +12

    "We're in the lamborghini section of my garage." Life goals right there

  • @salazam
    @salazam Před 4 lety +46

    "Please drop me off so my friends don't think I'm a liar" said Billy the Liar.

    • @trashbandit2449
      @trashbandit2449 Před 3 lety +1

      Yeah, he doesn't have friends

    • @jeffreycollins7297
      @jeffreycollins7297 Před 3 lety

      He definitely has a story for life. And Jay also has one.

    • @TheNitroG1
      @TheNitroG1 Před 3 lety +1

      I think jay ultimately felt for the kid. We have all been there...well maybe not "jay leno is my uncle". But most people have told a lie when put on the spot that got out of hand.

  • @Nof60twindriver
    @Nof60twindriver Před 10 měsíci +1

    I had a '86 Ninja 1000 and I passed one of these by Bragg Creek, Alberta. Two things I'll never forget. a) Seeing one in real life was just amazing!! and 2) looking way down into the "cockpit"! It was so low compared to the bike. Just amazing at the time. Great vid!!

  • @YZ450f24
    @YZ450f24 Před 10 lety +34

    Jay is awesome! He's a nice, good, humble guy.

    • @DougFM
      @DougFM Před 10 lety +6

      Tell that to Conan O'Brien.

    • @duckman195
      @duckman195 Před 10 lety +1

      Doug Magee
      Conan is a jerk!!

    • @tboonepickens7233
      @tboonepickens7233 Před 10 lety +2

      duckman195 conans cool. lettermans a prick.

  • @denmalski
    @denmalski Před 8 lety +42

    others cars are faster, and other cars perform better but I bet none turn more heads than a countach, still my favorite car ever.

  • @desertrain4026
    @desertrain4026 Před 2 lety +3

    Jay Leno is such a good guy! Really down to earth… It’s like if you met him at the supermarket he would be your friend forever

  • @Significant7rapsongs
    @Significant7rapsongs Před 4 lety +29

    That was my dream car when I was a kid and still is. Big ups Jay

  • @benjaminfredrick5791
    @benjaminfredrick5791 Před 7 lety +218

    Jay doesn't like the wing but it adds to the artistic aspect. No kid had a poster on their wall without the wing.

    • @ZGryphon
      @ZGryphon Před 7 lety +26

      If I had a red Countach, I'd feel _honor-bound_ to leave the wing on it, because otherwise it wouldn't be Sideswipe any more.

    • @Tommyblueeyes
      @Tommyblueeyes Před 7 lety +4

      Unless it was an Lp400!

    • @Tommyblueeyes
      @Tommyblueeyes Před 7 lety +1

      Xumo three quarters of people obviously dont think so then

    • @Tommyblueeyes
      @Tommyblueeyes Před 7 lety +3

      Xumo And the three quarters that like it says something too wouldnt you think? at the end of thge day man....more p[eople like it. no matter.

    • @Tommyblueeyes
      @Tommyblueeyes Před 7 lety +7

      Xumo I like it. Many people like it. It looks 80s and nostalgic and cool. You think noone likes it? ask around. Like u did me. I also prefer the diablo with it aswell.

  • @cskillet2003
    @cskillet2003 Před 10 lety +5

    A guy up my street had one of these when I was a kid. Every Saturday we'd hear him start it up and run out to the curb to check it out. Pretty awesome car!

  • @steelbat54
    @steelbat54 Před 2 lety +5

    Enjoyed the video. Yes, that car was on every young guy’s radar in the ‘80’s. Oh, and that good deed you did for that kid. That brought a tear to my eye and a smile to my face. I always knew you were a good guy, Jay.. 👍

  • @animalyze7120
    @animalyze7120 Před 4 lety +8

    Still my Favorite lambo! If I ever come into serious money you can bet the ranch there will be one of these in my garage. "If you buy this car you're speedin!" I love it!

    • @flaccidego9468
      @flaccidego9468 Před 4 lety

      The reason the Countach is the most exotic & coolest looking of cars is because of the design. The designer saw how 'bubble like' cars were getting in the 60s & hated it. So he went the complete opposite of bubble & started thinking geometric shapes. He settled on the trapezoid as his artistic inspiration. Next time u REALLY look at a Countach, look at all the trapezoidal designs of the car. Its trapezoidal from the top, side, front & rear. Then look and admire all the smaller trapezoidal details of the car. It was a brilliant concept. Back then artists/designers really had to think & be creative, AND actually draw sketches. Now they use computers & u see all these new autos with all the same "smooth lines." That's b.s. talk for using zero imagination & 100% high tech computer graphic design. All these vehicles today look the same. Even the expensive cars all look the same. Years ago you could tell a Honda from a Toyota & a Mercedes from a Maserati. Not today however.

    • @animalyze7120
      @animalyze7120 Před 2 lety

      @@flaccidego9468 Lol Yeah, rounded may offer bonuses but I prefer the angular looks. That new Venteno looks like a 12 edge razor blade coming down the street, very sweet ride, and now they are making a new Countach haven't seen it live yet but hope to.

  • @alexvpaq
    @alexvpaq Před 7 lety +82

    2016 and this car still looks good. That's what I call good design.

    • @ROTAXD
      @ROTAXD Před 6 lety +4

      alexvpaq still looks good and Jay says there's 70k on the odometer and it's been dependable. Can't ask for any mor than that out of a mid 80's performance car.

    • @LangFitness
      @LangFitness Před 6 lety

      2013 is the posting date.

    • @lordperezident
      @lordperezident Před 5 lety

      alexvpaq 2020 here and this car will always looks superrradical!! :) About to add this car to my collection soon :) I currently have a G class, R34 skyline, e36 drift car and 500E AMG. How did I get these cars? I won the lottery :) some tell anyone though

    • @Obi-WanKannabis
      @Obi-WanKannabis Před 5 lety

      @@ROTAXD Tbf Jay has a team of mechanics taking car of all his cars. There's no such thing as an unreliable car to Jay since he keeps them all in pristine condition

    • @raven_of_zoso455
      @raven_of_zoso455 Před 5 lety

      Even in 3016 this car will still look good!

  • @TorquilMcLeod
    @TorquilMcLeod Před 5 lety +16

    What I've always appreciated about this video is just how driveable and useable you show the car to be. The internet, along with most other reviews from the last few years would have you believe the Coutach is awful, but this video shows how useable and relatively reliable it can be if taken care of, and how the bad aspects of the car are more like quirks.

    • @andybroer651
      @andybroer651 Před rokem +1

      I had a 1988.5 Countach QV and it never let me down. Never stranded me. Never failed to start. Dead reliable. Gas mileage was terrible and full service was $8k, but dead nuts reliable and fast. Owned it for 13 years. For what it is worth.

  • @MattHelps
    @MattHelps Před 2 lety +1

    the kid story and the burnout make this one of Jay's best videos.

  • @lpz3665
    @lpz3665 Před 2 lety +1

    Always wished I could meet Mr Leno. Seems like a real down to earth person..

  • @stevehislop
    @stevehislop Před 10 lety +4

    "Welcome to the Lamborghini-section of my garage...."I just love that..

  • @joelouden6592
    @joelouden6592 Před 9 lety +13

    Thanks for the burn-out at the end, Jay!

  • @gerardguitarist
    @gerardguitarist Před 5 lety +4

    Definitely our dream car in the 80's. Jays insights are awesome and the fact that it is totally archaic in its mechanical specs is really noteworthy.

  • @TD402dd
    @TD402dd Před 4 lety +3

    It's still one of the most beautiful cars ever built. I wish they were that exciting today.

  • @errcoche
    @errcoche Před 5 lety +6

    I remember reading the reviews when the Countach was first produced. The technological leap was the tires, the Pirelli P7s, and the car was designed around the tires. I think Jay underplayed the strong suit of the Countach that would have been its handling. When talking about its relative speed in relation to a Corvette it needs to be remembered that the Corvette would fall behind at the first bend.

  • @c.s.charles2102
    @c.s.charles2102 Před 7 lety +6

    I'm 28, and I had this car everywhere when I was a kid. I have a 1/18 model now. Its my second favorite Lambo, though I prefer it with the wing.

  • @mikeyerian2562
    @mikeyerian2562 Před 16 dny

    I'm 48, an 80s child, and this car I adored.

  • @_VelociDad
    @_VelociDad Před měsícem +1

    Jay - the fact you picked up that kid and drove him to school just adds to your title as America’s favorite Uncle.

  • @danielsullivan74
    @danielsullivan74 Před 5 lety +24

    "But hey, beats walkin" Gets me every time

  • @janussQv
    @janussQv Před 10 lety +6

    Story with the little kid - priceless.

  • @flappospammo
    @flappospammo Před 3 lety

    The ultimate supercar , a dream come true - Car magazine, the good the bad and the ugly

  • @chuckwalters4759
    @chuckwalters4759 Před 5 lety +3

    Thank you Jay Leno for always sharing your cars with us. I appreciate you.

  • @jamesp8569
    @jamesp8569 Před 5 lety +4

    Beautiful, beautiful car. I've only ever seen a yellow one in the flesh, about 25 years ago.
    I don't normally write comments, but what a channel this is. Jay Leno's knowledge and enthusiasm for all of his cars, is so infectious. I've created sections now in my toy corgi car garage!

  • @rayc.8555
    @rayc.8555 Před 5 lety +17

    Jay is such a class act. what a decent humble man he is.

  • @russfelger
    @russfelger Před 3 lety +4

    The iconic shape that never goes out of style. Thanks for keeping it real, Jay! 👍🏼

  • @siansroadtonirvana
    @siansroadtonirvana Před 8 měsíci

    4:37 I've lost count of how many times I've watched this video, but my admiration for the Lamborghini Countach never fades. Being an 80s baby, it feels like a personal emblem for me. Plus, I'm a Taurus. Jay, in case I can't acquire your entire collection, could I possibly purchase that vintage Lamborghini sign from you? I'm willing to pay whatever you ask for it! My passion for Lamborghini runs deep, and that sign is just pure coolness!

  • @TheEvolvingManwIdea
    @TheEvolvingManwIdea Před 8 lety +9

    I remember I had a poster that had a countach, a porche 929, and a ferrari.. and it said "Decisions.... Decisions... Decisions..."
    Haha..

  • @sunset986S
    @sunset986S Před 7 lety +51

    Jay you did a great thing when you dropped that kid off at school...you earned your wings that day buddy!

    • @randym9147
      @randym9147 Před 5 lety +3

      I thought that was awesome too!

  • @charliehichens2093
    @charliehichens2093 Před 2 lety +2

    I love this channel!! No matter whats going on for me, I come back to this channel and have a smile on my face. I love the genuine enthusiasm and the geeky little known facts that only a real car geek would know. Many thanks Jay Leno

  • @shrapnel77
    @shrapnel77 Před 4 lety +59

    7:55. "Doing damage from lack of lubrication." I know what you mean, Jay.

  • @MourningBreakfast
    @MourningBreakfast Před 9 lety +132

    My "Lamborghini section" contains one Lamborghini...and it's a Matchbox car.

    • @beegxxc9832
      @beegxxc9832 Před 9 lety +2

      MourningBreakfast These two cars around Countach are Lambo's too, so there's at least 3.

    • @serbanpaun
      @serbanpaun Před 9 lety +1

      MourningBreakfast I got three Lamborghini in my "Lamborghini section"! One is RC car. :)

    • @MourningBreakfast
      @MourningBreakfast Před 9 lety +2

      ***** I'm just jealous that I don't even have ONE to add to my collection.

    • @justaguy6560
      @justaguy6560 Před 6 lety +3

      MourningBreakfast i have you beat there i have Hotwheel versions too lol

    • @scottgolden2766
      @scottgolden2766 Před 6 lety

      Just AGuy I was going to joke that his collection would have 2 but Hotwheels doesn't make one. I glad I read you comment before I made myself a dumbie

  • @odiemodie1
    @odiemodie1 Před 8 lety +21

    Love this car.. Simple and direct of what it is: an exotic real man's super sports car. Besides the electronic ignition Jay installed, there is no computer gizmo of any kind, which I hate in today's cars. While other modern super car lovers laugh at this 'outdated caveman's sports car', the joke's on them when their cars gets hacked and you just continue blazing on, having them eat your dust.

  • @roccoz2231
    @roccoz2231 Před 4 lety +1

    The story about his 12-year-old "nephew" Billy was CLASSIC. Not surprised at all that Jay played along....he would never let a good con go to waste.

  • @rossrobotics6342
    @rossrobotics6342 Před 4 lety +4

    Huge respect to Jay for driving a child to school. That was awesome.

  • @sole__doubt
    @sole__doubt Před 8 lety +4

    No electronics on the car? Now I want one even more than I did as a kid in the 80s.

  • @DownhillRiderBG
    @DownhillRiderBG Před 9 lety +131

    So Clarkson was in charge of the safety I guess...

    • @FLAME4564
      @FLAME4564 Před 9 lety +4

      Though when Clarkson did a review of this car he considered it like the equivalent of looking at an Elephant xD.
      The only thing is when parallel parking is u need to do it with half ur body out the car since the visibility out the rear is quite bad.

    • @malevolenceXXXensues
      @malevolenceXXXensues Před 6 lety +2

      that's Jeremy Clarkson for ya.....

    • @tonyzed6831
      @tonyzed6831 Před 5 lety

      @@malevolenceXXXensues *Jezza

    • @hedgehog1965uk
      @hedgehog1965uk Před 5 lety

      Yeah, the only tool Clarkson ever uses is a hammer, but he managed to get an honorary doctorate in engineering.

  • @mjmikaelson
    @mjmikaelson Před 8 měsíci +2

    I Love the Lamborghini Countach ❤

  • @POWERLEADX
    @POWERLEADX Před 4 lety +1

    Jay is a humble, respectable, funny and knowledgeable car collector.

  • @billdollarmovie140
    @billdollarmovie140 Před 10 lety +14

    I think I've seen this video 10 times now, I have the Countach as a screen saver, right now I'm hanging on to the closest thing to it in my budget, a 1986 MR2, I love the story where Jay describes how he first arrived in LA and seen one for the first time in person, it was Rod Stewart's, and Jay had no money at the time. Wow the American dreamer making it big time and getting what ever car he wants, Jay is one of my role models

  • @whatyoumakeofit6635
    @whatyoumakeofit6635 Před 5 lety +39

    "That spells prison". Gotta love this guy

  • @dan-lr4zm
    @dan-lr4zm Před 4 lety +1

    The most beautiful car I have ever seen. Not the best, but the best looking.

  • @toki89666
    @toki89666 Před 3 lety +2

    This was my dream car when I was growing up in the '90s and early '00s.

  • @amdg2023
    @amdg2023 Před 7 lety +69

    Jay is smart enough to know that he only owns the cars for a short time and that life is short so he enjoys them.

    • @crs9557
      @crs9557 Před 5 lety

      libertyn jeopardy h

    • @eoinoconnell185
      @eoinoconnell185 Před 5 lety +16

      Exactly.
      You can't bring them with you.
      He's also goes that extra mile & shares them with us.

    • @wallacelux
      @wallacelux Před 5 lety +4

      Oh bless him, what a hero

    • @Onlinesully
      @Onlinesully Před 4 lety

      libertyn jeopardy
      yes indeed.
      also, there must be some serious maintenance involved in keeping that collection going well.
      are there many people involved in this ?

  • @happyfox711
    @happyfox711 Před 9 lety +8

    The coolest car of all times, If you ask me...always had a picture of this one(And a Vector v2) on my wall as a teen, and I still think this is the way a race car should look. The Lambhorgini's of today are pretty awsome too but they kind of look like this one if you over-inflated it. I like the original angles - it's almost as the first stealth planes. Should have a wing though.

  • @RonTimmonsM1
    @RonTimmonsM1 Před 4 lety +1

    The good deed for the day made my day...he made someone else's dream come true by simply giving a ride for someone.... Class act.

  • @DarkDays2023
    @DarkDays2023 Před rokem +1

    "Lamborghini section of my garage" 😂
    Oh it's lovley to dream haha

  • @dunnoyet3777
    @dunnoyet3777 Před 7 lety +3

    Mr. Leno's intimate knowledge of cars always shines through. Such a pleasure to watch these clips. I'd definitely pay to watch if it weren't free. Thank you Mr. Leno.

  • @lando30001
    @lando30001 Před 10 lety +55

    the countach is so 80s it hurts.

  • @Magicformula777
    @Magicformula777 Před rokem

    Thank you Jay Leno!!!
    By the way Im 55 years old and I told my co-workers that you would pick me up in your Lambo after I get off from work this week!!
    I dont want them to think that Im a liar so.......

  • @mikeokeefe2014
    @mikeokeefe2014 Před 3 lety

    The cameraman has the best job on this show.(when its not mounted inside).a passenger in...Amazing million dollar cars being driven around by Jay Leno ....lucky guy : )

  • @jannevaatainen
    @jannevaatainen Před 6 lety +8

    The most beautiful car ever made. Love those angles!

  • @SuperSaiyan3985
    @SuperSaiyan3985 Před 9 lety +10

    That car is huge! Although it was indeed a legend for me, I'd always

  • @bruceweigle7597
    @bruceweigle7597 Před 4 lety +1

    Jay is awesome!! anyone else showing off this many amazing cars would make me jealous buy Jay is so real so down to earth and just so in love with his cars I love the guy. He doesn't have to do this but he does to share with guys like me who wouldn't have a chance to see them presented like this any other way. I love the history the people who designed these works of art where true artists visionaries. Jay does a great job sharing so much of the history. Well thanks again Mr. Leno. Ive been watching for years and have enjoyed every minute!!

  • @mereclander
    @mereclander Před 4 lety +5

    I agree you: this is my favourite Countach version. And it sounds great!!!!

  • @DoubleDeckerAnton
    @DoubleDeckerAnton Před 5 lety +6

    I remember this car from Cannonball Run ...!!! 👌🔝🤗
    It still gives me goosebumps!
    The new cars need to keep this style to keep getting the goosebumps of new kids...!!! 🤔➡️👍

    • @Tommyblueeyes
      @Tommyblueeyes Před 2 lety

      Cannonball Run was an LP400S earlier car...CB run 2 however was this car yes

  • @joeynice123
    @joeynice123 Před 8 lety +13

    Thanks for sharing your garage Jay. Amazing collection. I beg to differ... the wing is quintessential 80s and a 5k add on. Yes I had posters!

  • @jmbpinto73
    @jmbpinto73 Před 4 lety +3

    I just realised I have a Marcello Gandini section in my garage! Complete with an old beat up Citroen BX. No Lamborghinis, though. Not even the farming type.
    There was a tale of the day when Ferruchio Lamborghini met Enzo Ferrari to complain about the clutch of Ferruchio's Ferrari, and Ferrari dismissed him as being a farmer and knowing nothing about cars. Then Ferruchio told Enzo he would show him how to make real cars, and started the car business along with the tractors and farming machinery. Lovely.

  • @SCCIT-jq6jh
    @SCCIT-jq6jh Před 4 lety

    This guy knows his stuff man. Listen to this guy!.