1951 Jaguar XK 120 Hot Rod - Jay Leno's Garage

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Jaguar expert Jason Len gives Jay a ride in his custom Jag restoration.
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1951 Jaguar XK 120 Hot Rod - Jay Leno's Garage
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  • @ElusiveMasquerade
    @ElusiveMasquerade9 жыл бұрын

    I love the sound it makes. I would drive that car through every tunnel I could find just to listen to it over and over.

  • @LordRumshi
    @LordRumshi Жыл бұрын

    Certainly a real passion project and what a jaguar enthusiast/purist could appreciate.

  • @jeanettedagger1838
    @jeanettedagger18382 жыл бұрын

    I used to own a 1961 Jag XK 150 with the first 3.8 liter engine. It was gun metal grey with a red leather interior. Sold it way too soon! Boy do I miss that car!

  • @oscarpark1523
    @oscarpark15239 жыл бұрын

    The talent to be able to hand form all that-Amazing. The front of that car was breathtaking. The sound was incredible too..

  • @Reznor_Meeks
    @Reznor_Meeks9 жыл бұрын

    the sound alone is epic, timeless piece built with absolute passion, traits of what perfect is

  • @Bergamot88
    @Bergamot889 жыл бұрын

    To be able to build a frame like that, and the body panels, that's awesome. Kudos!

  • @TheMissendenFlyer
    @TheMissendenFlyer9 жыл бұрын

    What a fabulous sounding vehicle - and with the right flag on the cockpit :0)

  • @jasoncarpp7742
    @jasoncarpp77429 жыл бұрын

    Awesome looking car! I've always like Jaguars of the 1950s and the 1960s. I love the way this car was built. This Jaguar actually looks like a comfortable race car to drive every day. I've seen race cars that are so small, that even if you could fit comfortably inside the cockpit, getting into the car can be a challenge. This race car looks comfortable. Thanks for posting. :)

  • @disvillage
    @disvillage5 жыл бұрын

    Kudos to him for being involved with the MS car shows. I have secondary progressive MS, and can’t drive again. I get to dream through your sit Jay. I am 57, old retired symphony orchestra musician. I’ve had many a classic car back in the day. Thank you again for spotlighting this amazing 120 custom.

  • @buckaroobonsi555
    @buckaroobonsi5559 жыл бұрын

    P.S. What I love about you Jay is that you share your collection with the world and you actually drive your cars!

  • @Designandrew
    @Designandrew9 жыл бұрын

    JAY! You should totally get the roadkill guys on for an episode with one or two of their roadkill cars! I vote the crusher camaro and the general mayhem! It would be good cross promotion for both channels! MUTUALLY BENEFICIAL! I love both channels.

  • @vividvulpe9842
    @vividvulpe98429 жыл бұрын

    so cool, I love any Jaguar of that period; but a hot rodded one is sick

  • @ozthegreater9320
    @ozthegreater93204 жыл бұрын

    My brother was diagnosed with MS last year and it was rough on the whole family. He's on medication , eats healthy and exercises like a mad man. He's doing great. I was so happy when i saw this.

  • @panzerfaulst12345
    @panzerfaulst123459 жыл бұрын

    I love this car because I am doing something very similar with my 1966 Mustang. I am trying to modify it as much as possible while keeping the mods as 60's vintage as possible. Building your own hotrod is so much fun because you can do anything you want. I feel blessed to be living so many people's dream at such a young age...

  • @lawrencegleason4666
    @lawrencegleason46664 жыл бұрын

    Wooooooooooo. That's a car. Love the sound of that thing on the road. Jason Len does amazing work. It's also very cool Jay Leno, big star, knows how to drive on ordinary streets just as if he was an ordinary person. :) Very cool.

  • @keithbogus989
    @keithbogus9899 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for putting the older videos on the YT channel. Would love to hear that car with the upgraded video / sound equipment you guys use today.

  • @buckaroobonsi555
    @buckaroobonsi5559 жыл бұрын

    I love the old Jaguars. One of my Dad's solders had an old Jaguar with the V12 and I adjusted the valves for him once. I never got the chance to work on or even drive any of the I6 engines. I am still young though so who knows? All the really great car's are owed by very old men that almost never drive them and would never let a young man like me near them let alone drive them!!!! In fact the greatest obstacle in this hobby is old men with more money then brains that see these cars as investments or museum pieces!Kind of hard to learn anything or experince anything when anyone under the age of 60 is shut out of the hobby! Most of the hobbies I enjoy are like this. Does not matter if it is fine musical instruments, antique rifles or antique cars I just need to wait for enough older men to die from heart disease or cancer so I can enjoy the hobby. That and you have to hope another old man that will has more money then brains will not snatch up said object and lock it up in his private collection never again to let that object see the light of day let alone be used. To say I hate collectors is almost accurate since few of them have any intention of sharing their collection or letting anything be used. Car's where meant to be driven not to be turned into trailer queens!

  • @bredlo
    @bredlo9 жыл бұрын

    These videos have come a long way in a few years! Nice to see that throughout, the information has always been useful, with lots of details. Love this series.

  • @bthomasx
    @bthomasx9 жыл бұрын

    I love the sound of this car. Actually I like everything about it.

  • @andymckee53
    @andymckee539 жыл бұрын

    More like this please! What a lovely engine. That car is a peach.

  • @the1realanalogman
    @the1realanalogman8 жыл бұрын

    Neat car and some great engineering and hand made craftsmanship! Thanks Jay!

  • @francismortenson1955
    @francismortenson19553 жыл бұрын

    I have a British 2002 Thunderbird and just love it. The power is amazing. And handling is just beautiful.

  • @acehighflyer123
    @acehighflyer1239 жыл бұрын

    I almost feel guilty for mentioning this, but can Jay Leno's crew start capturing this in Full HD. I love the production value on this show, as well as Jay's will to share what he loves with people who are passionate about the same thing. I just know that adding some resolution to the show would make it really nice as well as making it future proof. Jay I have watched almost everything you got on this channel and through your eclectic tastes and broad enthusiasm I have expanded my range of cars and knowledge. This is without a doubt why we all keep coming back. We just honestly don't know what we will see next week. Thanks for giving your perspective and access to some of the most exclusive and commonly collected cars int he world.

  • @MulkeyFilms
    @MulkeyFilms9 жыл бұрын

    Awesome sounding motor on that Jag. The world could use more cars like this! Long live the straight six.

  • @Chuck59ish
    @Chuck59ish9 жыл бұрын

    The sound of the Jaguar Straight six is fantastic, like 1/2 of a Rolls-Royce Merlin. This is what a Jaguar factory race car would be like. Thanks Jay.

  • @moparpirate4628
    @moparpirate46289 жыл бұрын

    Love the look and sound of that jag glorious car excellent work and great show some people may find fault and nit pick Jay but his efforts bring cars to light that wouldn't be seen otherwise what must be understood when you watch this show is he is helping the car hobby flourish by bringing out these vehicles that would normally not be seen . Jay thank you for what do I eagerly look forward to each new show god bless

  • @charlesbutler4646
    @charlesbutler46469 жыл бұрын

    Very nice segment Jay. Superb Jag, it is truly a dream car, especially the engine sound at high revs.

  • @barryhuddlestun3098
    @barryhuddlestun30986 жыл бұрын

    Love the sound!!!!!!, I was.working at a very cool machine shop many years ago. Someone brought in a Jag 6 cylinder head and told us to surface it. Needless to say we found out the hard way that you aren't supposed to surface them because of many reasons. I'm glad it was my boss and not me that had to fix it! Re bore for the cams, but new installed height for the valves, also the complete rebuild! Wow 40 plus years ago and I still remember that lesson.

  • @AccentDigitalPublish
    @AccentDigitalPublish9 жыл бұрын

    Outstanding! Thank you Jay for letting us see the world of cars, the way that they are meant to be seen. . . Running, running Fast!

  • @clausewitzmoltke
    @clausewitzmoltke9 жыл бұрын

    Jag's in-line DOHC 6 is mechanical art and Jason you really gilded this lily. Fantastic project.

  • @tiagopadua
    @tiagopadua9 жыл бұрын

    I fell in love with this car... it's amazing!! Congratulations!

  • @donparker1823
    @donparker18239 жыл бұрын

    There's something about 50's & 60's Brit bikes and cars, that actually work, that's irresistible.

  • @alexmartinez280
    @alexmartinez2804 жыл бұрын

    Bare aluminum bodies are my favorite. I enjoy good paint work a lot but that metal in a brushed look from hand forming on the E Wheel speaks to my heart. This car is a stunner

  • @jacabuswalford4201
    @jacabuswalford42019 жыл бұрын

    This show is very enjoyable and full of passionate guests. I really like the variety of car cultures that you and your team have assembled for this channel. I am curious whether you might be featuring a DeLoran in one of your future episodes. Best regards from South Korea

  • @atomicninja1
    @atomicninja19 жыл бұрын

    Yum yum...now THAT'S driving. Great vid Jay,that is just the sort of stuff we love. Thanks!

  • @rhysrtalbot8987
    @rhysrtalbot89879 жыл бұрын

    Learned to drive in a '53 120m. The sound still gives me goose bumps.

  • @paulhammersley4562
    @paulhammersley45627 жыл бұрын

    the sound of that engine, fantastic,

  • @barbieandbellaadventuresby9134
    @barbieandbellaadventuresby91346 жыл бұрын

    Love the sound of that straight six from inside the car, epic.

  • @sjbobkins9442
    @sjbobkins94429 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful job, this could be my favorite car of the Garage. How can you not love the classic windshields and roll cage? The long and low front end reminds me of the Tex Avery cartoons, the wolf would be driving a Jag-like sports car and of course it would bend around turns. The acceleration sounds, wow

  • @augsteyr
    @augsteyr9 жыл бұрын

    Really love seeing just how far this series has come. Looks so rough compared to today's episodes.

  • @leistungep3
    @leistungep39 жыл бұрын

    Wow that was such a gorgeous car and it sounded incredible. Great video Jay.

  • @donandnanelmore8278
    @donandnanelmore82787 жыл бұрын

    I occasionally have lunch with a bunch of motorcycle guys and Jason is often there. Did a motorcycle ride with about 37 other bikes last Sunday and Jason rode too. He's a nice guy. I was looking at a Jag sedan some years back and he offered to check it out before I bought it. He gave me some ideas of what could be troublesome and I decided not to buy the car after driving it based on the info he gave me.

  • @marcob4630
    @marcob46303 жыл бұрын

    This is a real Masterpiece of a sporster! The sound is fantastic

  • @viperBSG
    @viperBSG9 жыл бұрын

    Sounds like a British Sportscar. Puts a smile on my face every time you opened it up a bit. :)

  • @f0rumrr
    @f0rumrr9 жыл бұрын

    That is one of the coolest cars I have ever seen, cant get enough of that engine sound.

  • @c.o.n.collectingofnostalgi889
    @c.o.n.collectingofnostalgi8899 жыл бұрын

    Not a jag person myself but mum and dad live their XJ6 80's model but this things sounds beautiful.

  • @storyteller1749
    @storyteller17495 жыл бұрын

    I'd really like.to see a new episode on this car. Absolutely beautiful!

  • @The_R-n-I_Guy
    @The_R-n-I_Guy3 жыл бұрын

    I like the exhaust placement. I might've done it a little different, but I still like it

  • @atomicninja1
    @atomicninja19 жыл бұрын

    After a 2nd watch of that clip I have to say that engine/exhaust package is just sensational. What a great sound that thing makes lol.

  • @jacobyoung574
    @jacobyoung5749 жыл бұрын

    This is an old video. But I am glad to see that they are trying to make sure all videos from the old website are on KZread.

  • @joeracer302
    @joeracer3029 жыл бұрын

    Wow, that is an insane frame/suspension. Awesome!

  • @craigcolavito5606
    @craigcolavito56063 жыл бұрын

    That car is absolutely stunning!

  • @CrossWindsPat
    @CrossWindsPat9 жыл бұрын

    Wow what a great car! That tubular frame under a classic body is just FTW!!!!!

  • @jimmybryan6760
    @jimmybryan67607 жыл бұрын

    Mad skills on the part of Mr. Len. Much respect!..........Am I the only one picturing Buddy Palumbo thrashing this cross country from NY to Elkhart Lake to deliver it in time for a 1950's race meet?

  • @pikeywyatt
    @pikeywyatt9 жыл бұрын

    That was a very nice surprise for a Friday morning thanks Jay.:)

  • @louisvv16
    @louisvv169 жыл бұрын

    Jay and Matt Farah should be on Top Gear USA

  • @natrone23

    @natrone23

    9 жыл бұрын

    farah is horrible

  • @NuclearGrizzly

    @NuclearGrizzly

    9 жыл бұрын

    natrone23 Jay Leno and Chris Harris. Top Gear International :-)

  • @PuerRidcully

    @PuerRidcully

    9 жыл бұрын

    natrone23 I didn't like Matt at first, but now I think he's a cool guy.

  • @dontbeseenwithme

    @dontbeseenwithme

    9 жыл бұрын

    Matt Farah is terrible. If his fake laughter when driving doesnt annoy you, maybe the fact that he is constantly reminding us that he is jewish and how special and superior jewish people are.

  • @alexpysaryev5892

    @alexpysaryev5892

    9 жыл бұрын

    farah without the glasses would be tolerable

  • @robertbee9776
    @robertbee97769 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Jay, for sharing what real car fun is all about.

  • @TRXfiend
    @TRXfiend9 жыл бұрын

    Somebody spent a lot of cash on that. It really brings out the passion for car modifiying/restoration. Well done.

  • @elborro444
    @elborro444Ай бұрын

    Love that Jay was able to get clarification about his warranty confirmed on camera lol legend 😂

  • @spokes5201
    @spokes52019 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful car and craftsmanship (even w/ the ironic hose @ 5:09). This is a pretty old video, though they just re-uploaded it. I wish there was a cheaper way to build something like this w/ the XJ-S', because I passed on a 3 of them for only a couple hundred bucks in past years. Lucas wiring and the cost of replacement parts keep me away, but even if somebody rolled up with a low dollar Jag rat rod, I would be elated. The V12 even with an auto (I think they came w/ TH400's at some point) would be more impressive than most of the LSX swaps I've seen lately, and I own two LS powered vehicles. Stupid economy, but I would love to see more off the wall hero's like this. Very 'Built' even though it seems to irk on the 'bought' side with the costs associated. Much respect.

  • @harrisla123456
    @harrisla1234569 жыл бұрын

    Wow!!! I have had some experience driving ,SPRITES , MIDGETS & MGA's on road courses. THIS WAS REALLY EXCITING!!! and brought back memories of open top race cars!!! Thanks for the excitement and memories of my times past racing British sports cars.

  • @readventurekids
    @readventurekids9 жыл бұрын

    Two vids in a week?! Fantastic stuff!!!

  • @peterowens290
    @peterowens2905 жыл бұрын

    Superb & I particularly like the room inside available to the driver.

  • @nickb3968
    @nickb39689 жыл бұрын

    Gorgeous and unbelievable sound.

  • @farazc4
    @farazc49 жыл бұрын

    Wow looks and sounds amazing The builder is Genius

  • @RobVespa
    @RobVespa9 жыл бұрын

    This car is so beautiful...

  • @wot48320
    @wot483209 жыл бұрын

    Love Jason Len's Jaguars.

  • @vanillagorilla8236
    @vanillagorilla82363 жыл бұрын

    That Jag Growl is Amazing !

  • @FormulaWill
    @FormulaWill9 жыл бұрын

    Sweet car. I love Jason's work.

  • @JohnLoganMcKee03
    @JohnLoganMcKee039 жыл бұрын

    Wow, is that thing beautiful, what great lines.

  • @harris8390
    @harris83909 жыл бұрын

    Jay went for a tummy nudge, and he thought it was a genuine handshake hahaha!

  • @TheKlickitat
    @TheKlickitat9 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely love everything about it.

  • @MegaEaglelover
    @MegaEaglelover3 жыл бұрын

    This is thee first car that he’s reviewed that I Love everything about it

  • @howabouthetruth2157
    @howabouthetruth21579 жыл бұрын

    That guy does impeccable work. That thing sure sounds sweet when ya step on it. Great video of a very cool car.

  • @edavenport93
    @edavenport939 жыл бұрын

    What a glorious noise that Jag makes.

  • @vitale6633
    @vitale6633 Жыл бұрын

    Fantastic !!! Work Of Art.

  • @scottmiller4710
    @scottmiller47109 жыл бұрын

    I totally saw Bernard today on the 210 Eastbound in his Flxible Starliner and trailer. At least I think that was him.Regardless, it was pretty exciting! Made my day!

  • @ExUSSailor
    @ExUSSailor9 жыл бұрын

    That engine is a work of art!

  • @lov2aclr8
    @lov2aclr89 жыл бұрын

    A really beautiful work of art. Classic meets progressive! Sounds devine almost

  • @studid55
    @studid558 жыл бұрын

    that thing as inboard breaks! WOW! Amazing!

  • @jeffmiller3112
    @jeffmiller31129 жыл бұрын

    I`m in love! I would get rid of those exposed exhausts though. The rest of the car is amazing! Thanks for letting us see it Jay.

  • @robertphillips6296
    @robertphillips62963 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for posting.

  • @johnfiskin4188
    @johnfiskin41889 жыл бұрын

    What a great car. That guy does top notch work.

  • @GasserGlass
    @GasserGlass9 жыл бұрын

    Can you say Wind Screens on the mic's? Very Cool Car, even cooler with having Hand Made Body Panels... WELL DONE Mr. Jason Len.... very well done indeed.

  • @kimhunter753
    @kimhunter7539 жыл бұрын

    Jay obviously LOVES the car.... and frankly, I can see myself in it just as it is!

  • @peter455sd
    @peter455sd9 жыл бұрын

    Drop dead gorgeous automobile

  • @fredboat
    @fredboat4 жыл бұрын

    Slick ,Very slick, Thanks for the show.

  • @AlanVonGoodleef
    @AlanVonGoodleef6 жыл бұрын

    beautiful car. a work of art indeed!

  • @nicholasd8294
    @nicholasd82949 жыл бұрын

    love the cars jay im buying a big 24 bay garage and am going to fill it with old cars and keep them clean and running good just like you man you're an inspiration.

  • @sclogse1
    @sclogse15 жыл бұрын

    Aways amazed to see Jay driving something like this with no eye protection.

  • @ashy_gee6
    @ashy_gee69 жыл бұрын

    Jay thanks for this episode,

  • @danielfox6907
    @danielfox69072 жыл бұрын

    Jay mentions that Jason Len did the complete resto on his white xk120. In a later episode,he is showing Dennis Gage( My Classic Car) the disassembled engine stripped down to the block. He explains a valve stuck in a guide with resulting damage(it looks as though Leno's guys are doing the extensive repairs this time,instead of Len. Once bitten, twice shy as they say).

  • @boathippy1963
    @boathippy19633 жыл бұрын

    Stunning car! And that sound

  • @randypurtteman1183
    @randypurtteman11837 жыл бұрын

    Now that's a Jag!. It wouldn't be hard to picture this at LeMans.

  • @swsephy
    @swsephy9 жыл бұрын

    Superb car! He did an amazing job.

  • @bunk-bn9eo
    @bunk-bn9eo4 жыл бұрын

    That thing is SICK.

  • @markspoor4663
    @markspoor46639 жыл бұрын

    Thanks jay! Great stuff.

  • @MyEyesBled
    @MyEyesBled9 жыл бұрын

    Goggles Jay, especially on the freeway! You know, a vintage aviator pair to go with the car!

  • @justinjwr
    @justinjwr9 жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful sound

  • @TheRobynhud
    @TheRobynhud3 жыл бұрын

    Go Jay ,a legend driving a legend.

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