We Appraised JAY LENO's Car Collection (185 cars!)
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Simple question. Why did you not just ask Jay for the list? .....very decent chance he would have gave it.
Who is auctioning The Porsche Carrera GT?
I was wondering if anyone here has ever been to the Martin Auto Museum in Glendale, Az? I think it's just a little smaller than Jay Leno's collection, at 170 plus cars. Might make an interesting video to do at this museum.
1 just went over the block in Florida. Mecium It was black
The doble is the best steam car
Every car Jay owns is worth more because he owns it. It's the exact opposite of what happens to cars I own.
Personally, I’d pay more to have the opportunity to own a peace of the Tavarish car history. You rank so high up on the list. You actually work on your cars, and you drive them. All of this adds to the story. So hopefully later this year my situation changes, and I’d buy a Ford Taurus from you! Really anything……That I could afford anyway
That’s ok, your cars are special too because you personally care about them.
LMMFAO
If you had a TV show on a syndicate network, your collection too would sky rocket. You'll get there one day man!
It doesn't hurt that his aren't all rescued salvage basket cases 🙃
Jay is one of the best collectors in my mind because he is a true enthusiast that cares about the history and drives them. He doesn't just buy to let them sit and collect dust.
With 185 cars he can only drive each car (assuming he drives it for a day) once a year during the summer/spring seasons. Twice a year if he drives them all year round. At least they're well-maintained.
It's amazing how he can talk in detail about each of his cars, about all of their quirks and history in general and in specific to the car he has in front of him. He doesn't buy cars to make money or get clout, he buys them because he likes them and wants to drive them.
I think Jay is Jay. He wrenches, he’ll retro mod if it makes sense. He’s quirky & unique.
He don't drive them lol would be impossible
No garage queens in his collection
I truly hope Jay gets/gives the opportunity to share some of his stories here on the channel someday. He could probably fuel the channel's content for a full year alone! He truly is THE car guy.
Him and Carolla
He has been sharing the stories of his cars on his own channel for years, of course - probably in more detail than is possible here, since each car is an episode onto itself on Jay Leno's Garage.
Jay has said numerous times over the years how the story a car carries with it is as valuable to him as the car itself
- and as a guy only 10 years behind him in age, I agree whole-heartedly.
As *stewards* of our old cars (most of us with one, maybe two - and Jay with 185!) we are also keepers of their
stories; it's our responsibility to share both with others as such, for that is the essence of the hobby itself.
Keep the hobby (and the cars) alive!
- Ed on the Ridge
Has his own channel
Leno is a brand unto himself.
@@philrob156 More reason to cross over - good for his channel too.
I think people forget that Jay and his garage literally write the book on some of these ultra rare restorations. His collection is truly priceless. I'd love to see a Jay and vinwiki collaboration.
I would pay actual money to hear you guys talk about all 185+ cars.
Never say that to the sharks!
Them: You said money? 🤑 💰
I’d chip in a few bucks too
Yea even if it's a few episodes!
I'd throw in a few monopoly bucks
God...6 Doozy's...he's such a legend. Jay is a true automotive treasure. He doesn't just collect cars...he collects, maintains, preserves and DRIVES them. He is VERY high on my "if you could have a beer with anyone" list.
Sometimes they say it’s not wonderful to meet your heroes. I’ve met him on drives and concours events. My general opinion is if he likes your car or has a story about a car like yours, he’ll talk to you for an hour. But if he doesn’t have interest in your car, he’ll barely utter a sentence to you. I was a bit shocked because he seems like the kind of guy who will talk to anyone about their car.
@@roadswrenches3198 Would you prefer he talk to you about how he doesn't like your car?
Ironically, it is technically... Duesey... as in Duesenberg... because the J was considered the Rolls Royce of the US offerings of the interwar era. Hence, something which was elite tier... was a real... 'Duesey'..... and they of course, just happen to have a J on this list ;) (so I guess technically also only ONE real Duesey.... and five other awesome offerings).
@@roadswrenches3198 I mean I'm a nobody but I'm the same way. I would always rather talk to someone who has a similar taste to me, or drives something interesting.
Jay is the smartest guy in Hollywood.His collection will live forever,so generations can enjoy them.Priceless collection,and a priceless human being.Hope you live to 120 Jay.
Please "smartest person " just because he owns cars and he's got a huge cartoon chin
yeah some day there will be a Jay Leno museum with his cars in it
Jay's collection is priceless... it is automotive history and it covers the full history of the creation of the automobile... and he collects the books, the advertising, everything related to his passion.
There are also rumors that the collection is set to be a museum if/when he ever passes and he's set up a fund for maintenance in a trust.
I wish him many more years of good health but I'd love to walk through his collection. It's amazing how much he knows about each individual car in his collection and that he doesn't just let them sit.
I believe that.
This was so much fun. Congrats to Jay on a truly inspiring collection of cars.
This one would have best been served as an hour+ long episode. I think almost everyone would love to know the cooler cars and some of the more rare/unique cars. 185 cars and they aren't Chevy cavaliers and Ford Taurus etc.
It won’t shock me if he does have some Taurus SHO in that collection
I've seen him showcase one but don't know if it was his or belongs to someone he knows. He has so many unique vehicles I'd honestly pay to see them in person. Be worth it just for the nostalgia.
Came here to comment this. Surprised it wasn’t.
@@andrewbaskett8581 he does! Well, kind of. It’s a highly modified festiva with a taurus sho engine in it
czcams.com/video/3XR9SoQU16c/video.html
@@dino2042 not gonna lie, I'm a bit disappointed that the Shogun didn't get discussed here. Such a cool car.
What makes Jay's collection so special, is that he DRIVES them all.
No he doesn't lol impossible
Hey Mike he does drive them all
@@mikedartez8296 he does drive them all
If it runs and drives, HE drives it.
yeah once a year
The variety within his collection shows off his passion for anything with a motor. He is truly a proper collector!
He is one of the few who (like myself) I call real car guys. They love all cars, regardless of when they were made, and more importantly, *where* . I have run across enough guys who judge your patriotism by whether or not you like furrin' cars over 'Murcan ones. Why I don't mix with my fellow 'car guys' much.
Jay is much more than just a car guy, he is preserving automotive history, lots of it. So all our grandkids can see these old "gravity cars" from waaay back when.
So much fun on this one! These are my kind of cars! What a collection and what a car guy. I could spend the rest of my life just driving his cars.
Thanks on this one sir. You hit a home run this time.
First Jay will spend the rest of _his_ life actually driving those wild single pieces to events and coffee car meets himself I reckon. Which is what makes him so special, including the little fire mishap he recently had: He does not love the idea of a highly priced car collection, he loves every bloody single car and their histories while being mad enough to actually go out and feel, run, drive those personally to meet other people mad enough to actually drive _their_ special collection pieces to a meet where he's a car guy between other petrol heads.
Jay has actually talked about his not owning any Ferrari's. Basically, it's because of how they treat their customers. He specifically noted them suing an aftermarket dealer because they offered custom paint jobs. Ferrari considers all cars their own property, even if the customer has paid the car off.
One of the defining factors of Jay Leno's cars has got to be the METICULOUS care and overall maintenance that each car gets, as well as the stories behind them all. I'd def pay a premium for any of his cars just knowing your getting a TOTALLY sorted vehicle... plus you'd get to meet Jay Leno.
EDIT: I wish we could see the list of cars.
I photographed Jay for a magazine cover about 10 years ago and I spent the whole day at his Burbank hanger facility. He was a very nice man and I got a tour of all the cars and the repair shop. I drove my 1967 Triumph TR4A IRS to the shoot to show Jay I was a car guy too. My assistant drove my SUV with all the equipment. That was a real fun day. I was happy to see he is doing good after his recent accident in his repair shop.
*That's awesome man! Thanks for sharing that with us. 👍*
_Yeah, I'd always heard he is really nice & is down-to-earth, especially for a celebrity. Isn't it true that he and his wife never had kids? I'm curious if he has a lot of nieces/nephews... because Uncle Jay has a lot of valuable toys to bequeath to some lucky family members when he passes away one day (which, I hope will be many years from now)._
_We need more nice 'celebrities' like Jay in this world. Again, thanks for that cool story. Curious if you still drive that TR7?_
I've also heard Jay is a really nice guy. I watch Steve Lehto's channel and Steve has a couple great stories of meeting Jay.
Thank You John Ficarra the Corvair pick! My dad specialized in Corvairs at Miller Chevy in Grand Haven, MI. He tells a story of racing a Corvette from Muskegon to Grand Haven. The Corvette beat him at the start, but once that 66’ Corsa got up to speed he blew right past the Vette.
You're welcome!
I was lucky enough through my old mechanic (Bernard J) to get a private tour of Jay's collection, even had a chat with Jay about our two Countachs. He has an impressive motorcycle collection as well, which you did not mention. I think it was about 75 bikes at the time I was there many years ago. Jay's got an encyclopedic knowledge or all things automotive as well as motorbikes. He's a walking Google of knowledge, so impressive.
I wouldn't classify Jay as a "collector", but rather a automotive historian with his own personal museum.
Spot on. Like the man says himself, he's just a custodian for the next generation.
The beauty of Jay Leno's collection is that he bought every car to save it and then to share it with the world. Over many decades, many great people have joined Jay in keeping these cars alive. I'm just glad we still have Jay here to show us how great all these vehicles are.
The collection may be worth one hundred million but Jay is priceless.
Jay actually loves his cars, drives them, and puts wrench in hand himself. He’s a true “ car guy”, and deserves respect
I've always thought his Y2K bike was so kool. His story of a car behind him at a red light and the bike exhaust melting the bumper is a great story.
I like the video of him starting it up.
The coolest part of Jay Leno's collection is they're all functioning restored real driven cars and haven't become the polished shell of what was sitting in a museum where few know about them and fewer see em.
I'm so thankful for Jay Leno sharing his cars with us over the years. He has been a huge inspiration form me in pursuing the hobby. Jay is the "car guy" to end all. what will we do when he is gone.
Jay Leno is such an awesome curator. You can feel the passion he has thru your eyeballs lol. Much love to this channel and Jay Leno
Jay actually tries to operate all his vehicles too.... that is inspirational and important to keep all the vehicles functional...... very impressive.... have fun Jay.....
And that's not even scratching the hundreds of motorcycles he has and all the antique parts he has to fix the older stuff . One of the coolest collections by far just for pure eclectic taste .
And big stationary engines
Just like Ralph Lauren we all need a part 2,3,4 and part 5 for Jay Leno.
First time i heard of Duesenberg. was in a Clive Cussler book. And the way he described it in the book made me want one before i ever saw a picture of one lol. Still on the bucket list to see one in real life.
What I like about Jays vehicles is that every one of them is drivable, and gets driven.
I love how half the episode is Ed and John T talking as fast as posible
And then
Ficarra starts to talk about all the history of every car ever.
Loved the video!
Cant wait for next one of this format.
I can't help myself!
@@FicarraClassic thats why we are watching and listening to your knowledge.
@@FicarraClassic Explains Your T-Shirt as You being Yourself the one who puts the car in Ficarra .... Every piece of knowledge plucked from wherever and collected together with the technical stuff connected with the car. I reckon You could go along absolutely fantastic with Mr Leno, sitting with a Whiskey in front of a nice fireplace on camera and swapping weird story after weird story for hours in a row before even getting to both Your own weird little mishaps leading into all those stories of other people .... Oh, and by the way thank You for telling and sharing.
I never thought about "What happens when Jay is gone?" But, especially after his recent injury and the fact that nobody is getting any younger here we are.
If "everything stays together and becomes a museum" is on the list of possibilities, I think it's the best of them.
This is the appraisal I've definitely looked most forward to watching! Having had the opportunity to visit Jay's collection about 16 years ago, I have great memories of the cars and the stories he had behind them. My personal favorite was the Murphy bodied Bugatti Type 38, with the Walker Duesenberg coming in a close second. Ed, if you are aware of the story of how Jay came to acquire the Walker Duesie it makes that care that much more special. Glad you appreciate it too!
Man I really hope Jay sees this and will come on the show sometime. That would be legendary. And this video is epic guys, thank you so much for spending the time and effort to create this ✊🙏🏽
Am I the only one that winced when Ficarra mentioned Jay's steam car collection? So grateful that he's continuing to, and should make a complete recovery. The world is a lot more fun with Jay Leno in it.
This was great. I think the big difference between Jay and Ralph is that Jay's cars are drivers and Ralph's cars are all trailer queen show cars.
I've had the pleasure of visiting Jay's garage in person and often see him driving around town. Seeing his collection is just astounding and truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience!
Anything owned by Jay Leno automatically increases in value by at least 25% just because he owns it. Jay is the very definition of what a Car Guy is. He loves all things in the automotive world.
I hope Jay enjoys a complete recovery from his accident. He really is a keeper of history. Great insight from your panel. Love it!
When people are honest about their passions people will always appreciate that. That’s why Leno is so admired as a collector, people can tell he is a REAL enthusiast. Honesty goes a long way
Please do another episode of Jay, much longer as well. He has so many amazing cars.
His collection is undeniably one of the best in the world. It's so diverse and of such high quality. The best part is that he actually drives them! I was surprised to see him driving a W210 E55 AMG after he got out of the hospital from his burns.
One of the other thing about Jay’s collection is all his newer cars are very low numbered . I’m sure his Ford GT is very low numbered and most of his others like his SLR is low as well . He owns some very cool 80,90,2000’s cars that the newer generation are going to love that were some of the first built and at auction could bring high numbers in 10 years .
Watching this episode got me thinking about how we came close to losing Jay recently and what a crazy event it is going to be when that actually happens and his collection goes to show and auction.
After this collection, and Ralph Lauren’s collection.. The only logical next step imo wild be covering the Sultan of Brunei’s car collection. Lots of research, but that would be REALLY interesting.
This is one I have been wanting to see! Leno's collection is amazing
Love these appraisal vids. Ill watch every second, every time.
Awesome to see the '66 Corvair Yenko Stinger on the list. Such awesome and underrated cars!
Jay's garage will become a museum... the cars will never be sold off.
This has quickly became by 2nd favourite series on the channel!….right behind Chris stories 😂
I love one of the stories Jay told about his Steam cars. Said that he had a meeting in Beverley Hills and decided to take a Steam Car so he could just park it up front and not deal with Valeting it. So he's running around in a suit helping his guys start it, which isnt an easy process. That to me is funny.
The Duesenberg could be an inspiration for the early Batmobiles from the comics. Imagine it with a bat face on the front and wings projecting up from the rear fenders.
He has more Duesenbergs than anyone else as well as more Lamborghinis than anyone else.
What I wouldn't give to see Jay sit down for a few stories... He gives a lot of details in his videos, but he's said himself he buys a story just as much as he buys the car. I feel like there's a lot more to be told than just a review.
As of November last year it was reported by the dupont registry the collection could be worth around 52 million. Of course many things can change that number so what we've heard in this video is considerably higher. Also not taken into account are the 160 motorcycles which add a lot of value. I know this channel is for cars but they should have included the bikes as well considering they are part of the entire collection.
I would think that number is way off, his Maclaren F1 is in the 20 mill range these days. So the entire collection has to be way more. Just my 2 cents.
Another interesting question is - What is he going to do with all of them? He has no children and he's getting up there in age. Auction? His own museum? Donate to charity? I wonder if Jay even knows.
i think what makes Jays car's worth more is that his collection is one of the most documented in history mainly via his CZcams channel. It will tell the story long after he his gone. Then the details he tells and the way his restorations are done and documennted. Then lots of them are rarer. But it's the story as everyone says.
Do an episode on Sultan of Brunei’s collection
Edit:- a whole playlist/series worthy
I don’t think it’s ever been fully shown?
You do it.
@@ThatRedNismo that and many of his cars are specifically made for him. The Bentley Dominator is one that sticks out in my mind. You can’t put a price on it if there aren’t any transactions to compare it to.
Jays semi-local to my buddies shop. He's seen him in his p1, steam cars, various muscle and imports. Always cool to hear he goes and drives them.
Appraising the Nethercutt Collection would make a great episode. Nethercutt started collecting back in the 40’s or 50’s way, way before anyone else, and he had amazing taste.
Got to love Jay. His story about squatting in homes when he didst got to LA adds a human touch along with his recent accident. I bet his insurance rates went up more than the average US salary. It amazes me he has never spent his Late Night Show pay. I never really thought of him making much as a stand-up comedian, but that is his he has paid for pretty much everything. Him having everything from VW bugs to Baker Electric to F1 shows his love of the entire category called automobiles.
Loved it guys. Thanks for the informative and entertaining escape from reality and into the world of dream cars.
You should appraise Gordan Murray's garage full of super light sports cars.
I enjoy watching these videos
you see other people like top 10 and ranked try to tell you celebs cars but they have no clue what theyre talking about
Its refreshing to finally here professionals actually reveal some deep insights on celebrity car collections
One major factor is any of the Jay Leno cars will be maintained or actually drivable on day one and that should make them worth more money...when you know that there was no expense held back on any thing and they have been maintained to perfection.
Imagine having 100 million let alone a car collection worth 100 million i can’t begin to fathom 😮
Going to be hard to top this episode! Absolutely awesome.
We were blown away by the sheer size and diversity of Jay Leno's car collection. From vintage classics to modern hypercars, there is something for every car enthusiast in this impressive collection.🚙🚙
Being a Leno car, is some of the best vehicle history.
I love John Ficarra. His taste is amazing. All the old stuff he loves is far more interesting than any modern super car
Thanks!
@@FicarraClassic anytime mate. Love all your stories.
I think so many of Jay's cars are so hard to value because they are so rare that I think it's hard to find a comp. Even some of the more common models of cars that he has like a Pontiac Firebird are super rare specs like his Firebird with the inline 6 and performance handling package. Jay is such a cool collector and his encyclopedic car knowledge is absolutely incredible. Heck, I'd just love to see what the whole list of 185 cars is!
The curiosity made me watch. The idea that Jay Leno cares what his collection is worth is exactly what he doesn’t care about.
While it's obvious that Jay was well compensated for his time in TV....his collection is WAY bigger and better than most in Hollywood could ever afford, and he was asked how he managed to do this? His response was 'I've been married to the same woman for 48 years'. SO many celebrities go through multiple marriages and divorces with each halving their worth...it's great to see a faithful husband enjoying the fruits of his vows. Well done Jay!!
Don't forget that his collection would include all the rare and unique artwork, literature and memorabilia that would be necessary to have if you wanted to create a museum. Its total value is easily over $100M if sold as a whole.
Thank you for including the Stanley Steamer...either this one or one of the White needed to be included. ❤
Jay's car collection is amazing by any comparison and may be the best by many folks. Jays knowledge and passion for these creations are top notch. Simply wow.
I've been so waiting for when you did Jay's collection!
Ed; with a voice like yours and your way of storytelling, I (and I think many others) would love to have episodes where you tell us about all cars these people own, no matter how long the episode will be 😋
Another great episode; loved it! 👍🏻
I like Ed's shrewd negotiating and the stories around that, to be honest though I prefer Jay telling his stories himself together with his mechanics and friends; he's such an enthusiast when it comes to his cars and their stories that I'm afraid these stories would lose a good part of their intensity being told "second hand", and we still will have to have the second hand version after Jay went to pit stop heaven some time in the future.
How can you evaluate their worth if you never saw them. That collection is priceless
Could have watched this all day! Great snippets of info to go along with the valuations.
The fact that his collection has a lot of basic cars in it, is what makes it so interesting and why indeed as a whole for a museum piece it would be very interesting. They are rare cars and cars with stories and those tend to linger around in ones mind vs an some number Mclaren long tail or whatever, which is amazing, but it is not really something that speaks to the long therm imagination.
Jay has several huge airplane hangers full of very rare automotive memorabilia and a huge collection of motorcycles that would be hard to put a value on also.
Can you keep this series going? Its just so fun to listen along to.
No one mentioned the Cunningham!? I thought for sure that would be on the list just for the chance to talk about Briggs Cunningham.
I was fortunate to see one of the original body bucks along with Mrs McKinney’s personal C3 before she passed. Lovely family and absolutely beautiful cars.
The thought that 70 years ago someone could build a few cars and go race them at LeMans, and be competitive is astounding. Those days are long over.
With his collection is not only its Jay Leno's collection, but Jay Leno restored and maintained. The are not many folks with that size collection and meticulously maintained.
Been looking forward to this. Jay Leno is a living legend.👍👍
This video could be 3 hours lol holy cow what a collection
I love living next to jay lenos garage, he used to come over to our house for parties or on hot summer days. He gave me some cars and some trains with the tracks as well when i was little. I would always see him in his car and even got a ride once in the steamer car. Jay leno is a dope man and i love seeing him and his cars. He doesnt recognize me anymore cuz im old and he stopped coming after maybe 2013-15 but those memories i have are fond so i aspire to inspire those around me and also have many well taken care of cars.
What I love about Jay Leno is, that he is more interested in the history and technical aspects of a car than in the actual value of a vehicle. And he works on those vehicles and thoes cars get driven and shown and shared with the world.
I have seen to many dirty rich people's car collections that are hidden and those vehicles never get driven. And most of those snobby owners would not even put a licence plate on a car themselves. They hire a mechanic to do that!
I could have saved you so much time.
Jay's collection is priceless.
Everything has a price lol
I can only imagine his insurance and registration costs every year 😮
Yes. Mr. Leno’s collection should be highly praised.
I do love this series! Thank you f9r getting together to make it. I'm going to be visiting Miami this spring, I have a scheduled stop to visit Curated while I'm there, have to see the place and the inventory
Great stuff, and as always, Ficarra comes in with the best picks and background stories. I think we should extend his pick allotment to 20! As for Jay's collection, I love that he doesn't pick cars based on provenance or desirability, he just picks whatever he thinks is cool, whether it's worth 10 thousand or 10 million.
Also, it wasn't mentioned here, but I want Jay's Ford Shogun.
That shogun is not the most valuable car Jay owns by far, but it’s one of the coolest! Totally bonkers and I believe it’s the only one
Finally the episode I’ve been waiting on.
I met Jay at the Burbank Autobooks (yes there was a book shop just filled with repair manuals and other paraphernalia back in the day) shop back in the 1988, i was looking at the BMW books as i was restoring a 1969 2002 and Jay stood next to me looking at the Buick Roadmaster books. This was before the Tonight show and mega fame so i wasn't really sure who he was at first then i was like oh this is the Doritos guy (he did Doritos commercials back in that time). He was and is a CAR guy at heart and loves talking about cars. He could have stood there for hours sharing stories of grease deep into a car. It is one my cherished memories.
If J were to decide to put the Chrysler turbine at Pebble Beach with a for sale sign, there would be a killing frenzy, oil Tycoons would do battle just to have it, because no one else has it, forever and ever being able to say yeah but does your collection have a Chrysler turbine.
Priceless
Sweet!!!!! Thanks guys, this is going to be good!
I hope vinwiki and Ed can get Jay on the channel?
I’m sure they can if they go out to jay.