With all the manufacturers making automatic cars with computer and TV screens in the dashboard, something like this is such a breath of fresh air.

@cuda426hemi

Жыл бұрын

Except unlike an EV it literally is NOT a breath of fresh air. Sorry, had to do it. 🇺🇸

@A.J.1656

Жыл бұрын

@Modern Classic Collectables Feel free to disagree, but it seems as if you've misinterpreted the point I was making. My statement was not about a motor being electric vs. gasoline or about the style of the car.

@privateprivate1865

Жыл бұрын

I hate computer cars. Cant beat simplicity

@cuda426hemi

Жыл бұрын

@@privateprivate1865 Simplicity? EVs beat ICE engine to market before ICE because they WERE simple. Engines have HUNDREDS of parts and about 70% of all that energy is LOST to heat and only a fraction goes to motivation. An electric motor has 3 basic parts and is way over 90% efficient - that is 90%+ of the power goes to the wheels immediately no waiting for a dumb engine to feel like motivating at a tiny bandwidth before it's useless again. - there's your simplicity - no WAY an ICE engine is simple compared to an EV. And if your act is together the "fuel" is free for life. I'm guessing you never took a ride in a Model S. EVs might not be for everyone but those people are going to die off real soon.🚀

@privateprivate1865

Жыл бұрын

@@cuda426hemi no.. my fault.. im not one of those anti EV car freaks. Im all about clean air. I just hate power locks.. too many sensor's.. i just want a basic car i can work on at home. Im a fan of the venus project if that says anything. I commented before i watched the whole video. I just liked that it doesnt appear to be flooded with exrta stuff. ☮️

Jay picks out real jems for his content, but the real diamond is Jay with his incredible enthusiasm and knowledge for automotive transport .

@m2n900

Жыл бұрын

He’s the best… ❤

@petesmitt

Жыл бұрын

he picks out good gems as well..

@mikethatguy27

Жыл бұрын

💯💯💯🙌✌️

@DoItYourselfDIYAtHome

Жыл бұрын

Small cars like this are fun to drive, like a go-kart. By they those Go-Pro cameras provide great clear closeups.

@BadBlonde-CarHistory

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely.

"They were kind enough to do this." Understatement of the year, can you imagine their excitement at the invite?

Every time Jay pulls out of his garage down the center aisle past just a small portion of his collection, wow, I mean just WOW! Talk about living the dream.

@BadBlonde-CarHistory

Жыл бұрын

Indeed!

@donjones4719

Жыл бұрын

How fast does Jay drive down the aisle of his garage? As fast as he wants to.

@BadBlonde-CarHistory

Жыл бұрын

@@donjones4719 👏👏👏👏

Honestly, Jay Leno is an international treasure. The fact that he is recovering from his accident, persevering, and providing us with great content is a testament to his resilience and dedication.

@Centermass762

Жыл бұрын

Legendary comedian? Check. Legendary TV personality? Check. Legendary car guy? Check. Yeah, Jay is a treasure.

@BadBlonde-CarHistory

Жыл бұрын

Agreed!

One of the most exciting videos Jay Leno has ever made. Jay's massive corporate memory of the motor industry recognized a masterpiece when he spotted one. Congratulations to John Kendall for realizing and modernizing such a classic design and bringing all the pieces together so beautifully.

@MimicoBungalow

Жыл бұрын

it needs cycle fenders that move up and down with a suspension. Those open tires are an accident waiting to happen with debris.

You can always tell when someone is passionate about their build! The car speaks for itself. Clean, simple and reliable!! The TRUE definition of replica! No doubt!

@BadBlonde-CarHistory

Жыл бұрын

Agreed!

We tune these on the dyno at my work. Have had the pleasure of driving them as well. Really awesome craftsmanship too. Love them. Congrats John and the team. Great to talk to you every time you come to the shop

7fifteen... representing Wisconsin with style, class and craftsmanship. Great to see a Wisconsin hand made product showcased on this episode. #Wisco #3Lakes #KendallFam #handmade🦡🍺🧀🐄💪🚘🇺🇸

Don't know why but this conjures up images of the V16 BRM built in England in the 50's. what a great looking car !

@gren99

Жыл бұрын

That was the exact reaction I had upon first sight. It evokes the 1950 BRM V16 almost perfectly

@art66chronicles56

Жыл бұрын

Gotta be the nose. I was also thinking Ascari Ferrari F2 1952-53.

@AbbStar1989

Жыл бұрын

It's supposed to create that reaction and it does it well. Really well. An excellent modern recreation. This machine is fantastic.

@geoffshilton6998

Жыл бұрын

Concave grill

@r1nger81

Жыл бұрын

Cobra mated with a Caterham

The best part is that Jay gives these "little guys" some exposure that they wouldn't have otherwise.

God bless you, Jay! Hoping for your continued recovery! Be safe, be warm, be well! Thank you for not letting your injury deter you from what you love!

I love how you feature guys like this. I bet it meant the world to him, to not only have the platform but actually be allowed to talk. Well done and sick car!

@NashPotatoesOutdoorShow

Жыл бұрын

I agree...what a sweet ride!

I was all onboard till the 200k part. wowza. Would be a blast to drive. It is gorgeous, the gauges the wheels the suspension.

@bigcity2085

Жыл бұрын

Actually , I think the fun per dollar ratio seems pretty reasonable . The open motorcar experience would be like nothing else. Yeah, I like those gauges ,too.

@Michael-pi8ps

Жыл бұрын

@@bigcity2085 meh this is like 2 - 3 times the price of an Ariel atom. Or you could get both an Ariel Atom and an Ariel Nomad for less

@bigcity2085

Жыл бұрын

@@Michael-pi8ps Ariel Atom is 120,000 u.s. $ ,in America, and it's a toy compared to this. Were I rich, I'd spend the extra 80k and have a real car, not that the Ariel doesn't look like a lot of fun, but I think "it's" the overpriced one of the two. For the price of an Ariel ,I could have a Lotus !- or two used ones !.

@Michael-pi8ps

Жыл бұрын

@@bigcity2085 nah starting price is $79,750 of course you’ll want like 8k in options minimum. I’ve been to the factory in VA.

@bigcity2085

Жыл бұрын

@@Michael-pi8ps google said 120...(?) inflation ?

Now THAT is hot rod! Old man approved!

@jaredknapp8886

Жыл бұрын

I'm young and I wouldn't kick it out of bed. 30 somethings like this stuff too.

Hope you're doing better, i was supposed to see you with Foxworthy in St. Louis, but the show was canceled because of your injuries. Glad to see you back so soon! Shout out to modern burn wards!!!

@gustavoflorio5383

Жыл бұрын

Jay is doing just fine! Oldman is, like he likes to say, bulletproof!

@averagejoe6971

Жыл бұрын

@@gustavoflorio5383 You work for him? Just curious, Gus... Been ALOT of scammers on y-tube, lately... Don't want you to be one of those scammers.......

@Centermass762

Жыл бұрын

Is he doing stand-up shows?

really beautiful. the polished suspension pieces look so great exposed; watching them articulate while driving is super cool as well. stuff like this gets me so much more pumped than anything ferrari or the like is currently making.

I saw the Indy Special they sold on bring a trailer. I liked it so much I mailed a handwritten thank you note to the 7fifteen crew.

Hats off to the team at 7fifteen. Beautiful marriage of design and engineering. Thanks to Jay and the team at Leno’s Garage for bringing this to us.

Jay! the way you share your knowledge in your video's with all these car's and laid back sense of humor is unmatched! just like you did with the tonight show! you always show respect for everything and everyone you have in your video's, and all of us who wait for your next video.

So glad to see Jay on the mend and back to doing what he loves. Thank you for sharing this piece of Americana with us Jay!!

Such a beautiful work of art! I had never heard of the original car before. It’s like they cross bred a Lotus 7 with a Shelby Cobra. If I were Jay, my checkbook would be out at the end of that drive.

They had two of these, in process, at the Road America, Concours event in Elkhart Lake. One still natural aluminum, one red. You never saw so many grinning people pouring over a couple cars. They nailed the Roadster image from every boyhood dream.

I’m a newish member of the Jay Leno car club! Many years ago whilst just coming off air at QVC US I walked passed this amazing car that had arrived outside the garage set, then Mr Leno arrived in the studio, he was friendly to all, a real gentleman. Unfortunately our paths never crossed at QVC UK. Anyways, Ive always been a petrol head, my first car was a 1949 Daimler DB18 that I pulled out of a junk yard, and this was my daily driver from the age of 17. In 2014 I found advertised on eBay the very car that started my love of vintage and classic vehicles, she is a 1934 Rolls Royce 20/25 long wheelbase with a HJ Mulliner body, originally ordered for a Edinburgh based industrialist who kept her for two years, then she moved around Scotland before the outbreak of WW2. In the 1950s through to the 1980s she was owned by a company called Kingsbury Motors based in London, and they supplied cars to the film and TV industry, supplying vehicles for such iconic programmes as The Avengers and Dr Who to name just two. Our Rolls Royce was used in many iconic British TV programmes such as Dads Army, and the main car in To The Manor Born, and films such as the Secret Ceremony with Mia Farrow and Elizabeth Taylor. The car was in shocking condition after spending 16 years as a wedding car, so I took time out from QVC to bring her back from the brink, and she was working really well. But then I was struck with some mental heath issues and the car has sat in the garage for 4 years and I’d really lost confidence in my ability to drive or maintain her. Then I found this channel, and I’m not sure if Mr Leno reads the comments, but if he does I’d just like to thank him, as his enthusiasm has re lit the spark in me to be able to lift a spanner and get cracking again. Thank you Mr Leno, your a ability to lift the spirit is an amazing gift, and you use it well.

Beautiful car, wow! Thanks Jay and team for all the episodes, best show on KZread. ❤

This car is stunning! I've always wanted to build my own but it would NOT be as refined as this one.

@fixedguitar47

Жыл бұрын

People do it all the time. As long as you stick to the rules and have the space and time it’s just a question of actually doing it.

@savage22bolt32

Жыл бұрын

Motor vehicle department is a fn nightmare. I would buy one of these on one condition. It gets delivered to my house AFTER the manufacturer gets it through MV Dept, and then I hand over the final pymt.

@7fifteenmotorworks293

Жыл бұрын

@@savage22bolt32 We would love to help out with the registration process. As you can imagine every state has its own unique regulations, so there are 50 answers to the question of registration so we don't claim to know them all by heart. We have resources to find the answers and help get these limited build Indy Specials registered. Please reach out and we will do our best to make the dream a reality!

@savage22bolt32

Жыл бұрын

@@7fifteenmotorworks293 wow Thank you for the reply. Sadly, it was more of a rhetorical question. I dis the motor vehicle dept every chance I get. Sorry to get your hopes up on becoming a customer. Your car is absolutely amazing in many ways!

@basshead.

Жыл бұрын

@@savage22bolt32 Flexing gone wrong lol.

What a great difference it does to the interview to have someone involved in the build, as opposed to a sales rep or rich collector.

Got to meet this gentleman and see this car at Elkhart Lake, Wi. last year. The video doesn’t do the car justice. The detail work on it is absolutely incredible. Fantastic to see it get such publicity.

Great job 715 and Jay!!! I'm sure you will get lots of orders and attention with this car!! Thanks again..🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

This is the most incredible car I have ever seen. True work of performance sculpture. So cool.

Absolutely beautiful car! Black paint and gold exhaust is just is just killer. Congratulations on an amazing job!

I’m SO HAPPY to see Leno back at it!!!!!!

Beautiful cool. I always liked the look of the 50s/60s Indy cars. It reminds me of an Allard sort of. This is what I like Jay. We need more of this stuff.😉😎♥🔥😍 Happy new year.

@thejerseyj5479

Жыл бұрын

Allard, exactly, the nose and grille for sure.

@MrDhess68

Жыл бұрын

If I could get one built then I would be seeking out A.J. Foyts permission to use his old white w/red roadster livery, I loved that car of his and would love to have his blessing

Fantastic car, they had a specific vision and executed it brilliantly. Like an American scale super 7, or better yet the spiritual descent of Frank Kurtis' 500S roadsters. How about a show on a Kurtis 500? That would be very cool if there are any still running.

He's right, it's perfect. The stance, the bodywork, the illusion of simplicity. Just stunning.

Very unique ride. First open wheel auto that's ever impressed me. To be able to come up with such a vehicle as this and bring it to such a high level is nothing short of amazing.

Cool. One of the best cars Jay has presented on the show in awhile! thanks Jay.

A beauty! Straight outta that Monaco 1937 poster

@AbbadonXII

Жыл бұрын

You're spot on!

Once again Jay, your connoisseurship of the driving experience gives us a clear window into another interesting machine. I imagine that the 7fifteen would be a real blast to throw around a few tight corners up in the canyon 'twisties'. Thanks for another great episode!

When first saw it I thought of the BRM V16, then a 1950s Indy car. Either - or both! It's a great looking car, but does the job too. So well thought out and so well built. I looked up the original Wally Troy roadster and it shows what modern scanning can do. This is a true homage to the original car, but with modern mechanicals. Thanks for sharing it with us.

Man this is lovely! Havent been impressed this much for a while.

That's art on wheels . Just looking at it you instantly imagine the name of some forgotten hero from a different age. You are taken to a different way of doing things . Just really beautiful work there and the fact it's being driven on the street is even more amazing . It looks like a F1 championship car but it has a bad assed attitude..awesome

Absolutely stunning car, I swear it’s flawless! Love how J brings attention to car builders who deserve it. Keep crushing these videos guys 💪

So simple and clean, no dead wood. It's a joy to behold.

Perfect vision. Perfect choice of wheels, perfect body, perfect execution.

Love it! Glad to have you back Jay.

Wally Troy was my great uncle. He was one of a kind!

Wheel and tire exposure is what draws my attention on any vehicle. Wheelbarrows included. Watching your videos is time well spent. Carry on.

This car is a beauty. Love the sleek styling plus it sounds amazing.

I could tell that you actually like the dude Jay because you actually give him the chance to talk lol. You two are really the same type of car guy there's no awkward silence.

Hey, that Rod can hit 200+...!! It's Beautiful...!! Happy New Year to All..!!

Awesome episode. Two humble guys enjoying an amazing ride.

Glad to see you looking so well, Jay! I'd love to see you bring one of those 7fifteen cars to the Goodwood Festival of Speed, it would be so cool to see that going up the hill.

@bobjohnson1587

Жыл бұрын

Taped before his recent burn incident.

@GrandDawggy

Жыл бұрын

@@bobjohnson1587 it's crazy they done such a good job it's hard to tell if this is post or pre injury

I've wanted this exact car for years. And I want a jacket like Jay's.

@prickbass

Жыл бұрын

Yes. The real star of the show is that jacket.

@valcian1

Жыл бұрын

@@prickbass Apparently it's a Harley-Davidson FXRG jacket, so I'm sure you could buy one!

@prickbass

Жыл бұрын

@@valcian1 thanks for the info. I was able to pause the video and read the zipper tag. It's discontinued from Harley. I see a few on ebay. Unfortunately it's proudly made in China. I'll pass.

What a beautiful looking and sounding machine. 😍

I love it! Stunning car. As a kid, 3 Lakes was a really special place making the car even more special.

Phenomenal automotive designing

@BadBlonde-CarHistory

Жыл бұрын

Yes!

Jay is correct again. Kissel was a Wisconsin car and truck builder. Great museum in Hartford, WI.

excellent ! And good luck 715...LOVE the SOUND of your car... that is the sound I like. looks fab!

im catching up on this channel. Loved to watch Leno late night show when i was younger. His car thingy is of another level. Very calming and interessting channel. tx Jay

Wow, just nailed the look and details of this car. the LS3 was pretty potent in the c6 Corvette so I can't imaging adding another 70 horsepower and dropping the weight by 1000 lbs. the 1/4 mile times have to be spectacular and top speed probably only limited by the aerodynamics or the guts of the person behind the wheel. Funny thing is that this can go anywhere and will be reliable as anything on the road. Nice job!!

That is a sick car! I want one

@BadBlonde-CarHistory

Жыл бұрын

Same!

@briandeeley1599

Жыл бұрын

200 thousand dollars?

Hope your well, Mr. Leno. Thanks for SHARING! Beautiful workmanship, young fella

Of the many beauties that we oh so often see in this channel, this stands out. Very nice piece of work.

Oh man, it sounds great! I kept thinking, imagine this in red or yellow people would be craning their necks to watch it go by.

@crownvicky

Жыл бұрын

British Racing Green with gold metal flake.

@paspax

Жыл бұрын

@@crownvicky ... Keep the metalflake. Too 'seventies van with naked lady mural' for my taste.

Love it ! Like a crazy mix of Lotus 7 , Indy car , BRM V16 and Maserati 250F

@hagestad

Жыл бұрын

those wide tires makes it not fun.

@delahayenator

Жыл бұрын

Yes now you mention it, that BRM comes to mind

Thanks Jay for showing us this amazing car, it is now official my dream car! Great to see awesome cars coming out of the states again

Absolutely gorgeous. Great work. Awesome sound. A dream come to reality.

This car looks like what you get if you combined the best aspects of a AC Cobra and a Lotus 7. I have never seen the original car but this 'replica' looks amazing. When I was looking at the thumbnail I was questioning if this was some Ferrari that I didn't know existed.

Beautiful car!!!

What an amazing beauty. Thanks Uncle Jay, great catch!

I'm glad you're back, Mr. Leno!

This thing needs independent throttle bodies, that cast intake really kills the look, set of 8 bodies with screened trumpets would really set this engine and bay off. If I had the money to buy one of these, that would be my first addition.

@thejerseyj5479

Жыл бұрын

With that setup I'd leave the hood at home.

@jamaalsimms687

Жыл бұрын

@@thejerseyj5479 😁😁 that's exactly what I was thinking too. When they took that hood off I'm like I'd leave it in the garage and go for a cruise. Beautiful beautiful all around.

@thedefenestrator2994

Жыл бұрын

Hell for $195,000 I’d expect that already

@johnnygeorgopoulos4072

Жыл бұрын

@@thedefenestrator2994 yeah I don't understand it, I understand their philosophy going with reliability and just using a straight stock LS3 crate, but agreed, while the workmanship is extremely nice, the engine bay is completely lackluster (even if it takes someone 5 minutes to get into it with all those Zeus fasteners lol), they make classic/vintage style LS valve covers, they make readily available ITB'S, it definitely needs those things to make it worthwhile to remove all those fasteners to show someone what's underneath.... and honestly, those headlights kill the look as well..... I've seen their prototype, it has headlights hidden behind the grille, not these out of place things in plain sight.

@Centermass762

Жыл бұрын

That doesn't fit with the idea of the car. It's a modern version of the classic Troy Roadster and, even though it would look beautiful, independent throttle bodies aren't modern. You'd also probably have to cut holes in the hood to fit them, like the original did.

Very nice all around. But $195k? They’re insane.

Love this car by 715 motor works. What a great find Jay. Thanks so much for finding it and featuring it here. I bet after folks see this their orders are going to go way up!

Never fails to impress. Leno for the win. Cool car, intimate setting and just let the car shine. Bravo sir.

13:22 "You'll be able to drive the body home." 😂🤣 Possibly the funniest--and darkest--thing Jay has ever said.

@stephensadler2571

Жыл бұрын

Agreed. I laughed so hard! 😆

@1959LP4U

Жыл бұрын

Megan"s Garage @13:50 ..."in Wisconsin you have a good two weeks driving season"....

Jay, this is GREAT! These guys are to be commended for doing it RIGHT. Might be nice to see a (careful) lap or two "On The Bricks", if you get my drift.... Also, I hope to see something about that RHD Saloon in the background next to the SM. Any chance of that? Cheers! Dan in Bangor

This is a gorgeous car. The side view is like those British Racing cars of the 1950’s. And thankfully Jay is back!

What a fantastic car. Thank you Jay for brining that to us. Great job 7Fifteen.

You might want to put in a fire detection and extinguishing system in the engine bay since it’s so hard to open the hood. Something like you’d find on an aircraft engine.

@TheBandit7613

Жыл бұрын

I thought a small panel to at least check the oil (If people still check oil?)

Glad you are doing well Jay.

Aaaaggghhh! My Lotus 7 'HULKED-OUT' but seriously; this is a piece of very elegant engineering and craftsmanship. thank you Jay for bringing this to our attention.

Yeah this was one of the coolest cars I've seen on the show. Thanks Jay

Jay always throwing the rest of humanity under the bus whenever he compliments someone , lol.

@jpkatz1435

Жыл бұрын

He must have seen a lot of rough prototypes.

200k for that is insane!

My favourite cars you have done videos on: The blue 1941 Plymouth, the Bentley eight litre, and THIS! All are just perfect of their type. Absolutely lovely, even though I could only possibly afford the Plymouth ... one day ... perhaps. Love your videos! Best wishes from George in the UK.

Absolutely gorgeous. Love it at 14:40 when Jay carefully and graciously... steps on it the way it is intended! As usual, love the sincerity of just 2 car guys talking cars.

195k? Holy cow…I know this is hand built, and quality craftsmanship isn’t cheap…this does kinda leave it in the hands of the 1%. For sure…guess with it being intended for private race tracks, I should not be surprised…sigh…😢

@bradleyberman9863

Жыл бұрын

Any sort of custom, high quality build is $250k or so; see Ikon, or there are people that take 1967 Mustang bodies (new) and put over modern drivetrains. Prices are all in that range.

@theinsaneshecklador6598

Жыл бұрын

I was surprised it wasn't higher than that.

@brianiswrong

Жыл бұрын

Base $195k, so €225k with a few customer mods, iam surprised how " reasonable" it is.

@thejerseyj5479

Жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more.

@johnnymartinez478

Жыл бұрын

ya i was kinda taken back and makes me wonder is this vehivle worth 120k more than a top of the model ford cobra kit car.. and idk if it is

2200 pounds wet at that horsepower. Must be a proper blast!

Sounds great looks great. Runs fantastic. Great job guys!

@dazleecy1344

Жыл бұрын

Do you have a job

Glad to see you back Jay! Anything with the word "Indy" in it I'm going to be there!

That dude has to be a riot to drive

@james1795

Жыл бұрын

What "dude"?

@newbornlog2789

Жыл бұрын

The car

Very cool but a little expensive for essentially a weekend toy! Good luck, though. Always rooting for midwestern boutique car companies.

Fabulous! Love ya Jay glad you're back. ❤️💪🏻

The Wheels really are perfect... fantastic Automobile! Thanks Jay...

Like the styling .... but I'd personally have narrower tyres and the Alfa V6 engine !

@driverjamescopeland

Жыл бұрын

Would like to have something similar, on skinnies, with slightly modernized (read: "dependable") version of the Maserati 3L or Alfa 2300 supercharged straight 8.

@delahayenator

Жыл бұрын

Im an Alfa idiot, but for an indy roadster sort of like this a v8 is a must imo. Stratos replica is the perfect build to chuck a Busso in.

@mrb.5610

Жыл бұрын

@@delahayenator You may have a point ... the LS engine isn't that much heavier ... I'm probably thinking too much of it as a US version of Lotus 7 and *not* what it really is - a V8 powered Indy car !

Everything is awesome but the headlights.....if you're gonna build a body like that why not make similar old school headlights?

@7fifteenmotorworks293

Жыл бұрын

This was an early production model that has been used for promotion. The later cars all have single Chrome headlight buckets with the turn signals incorporated inside.

@MysteriousTony

Жыл бұрын

@@7fifteenmotorworks293 .....awesome!!

An absolute treat to watch. Magnificent build.

You can tell Jay really enjoyed driving this car. I don't recall seeing him drive any other car as far as he did this one. I'm from the area and recognize a few of the places that he drove through. Beautiful car Jay, thanks for sharing!