Jay, your cars, like this one, are 20,000 times more interesting than stuffing 1000 hp into something.

@MuitoDaora

3 жыл бұрын

I would say that no matter the car if there isn't a interesting story behind it frankly doesn't need to be in the show.

@shaunroberts9361

3 жыл бұрын

4

@davidhollenshead4892

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly. The Relics are cool examples of their time...

@sam_s_

3 жыл бұрын

This would be pretty cool with 1000hp to be honest.

@sleep_sounds

3 жыл бұрын

First Last cool? maybe, but less interesting, especially with some modern wheels and lowered suspension that they would no doubt give it.

Man, I could listen to Jay talk history and personal stories all day.

@jennifergunther7281

3 жыл бұрын

GamerNxUSN watch joe Rogans full interview of Jay . It’s great!

Jay Leno is the most down to earth, warmhearted, and self-effacing celebrity I know.

@patricknesbitt4003

3 жыл бұрын

Unlike the degrading schleps who pass for late-night hosts today.

@Scepticalasfuk

Жыл бұрын

No. He showed his true colors with the Conan Obrien fiasco. He's a greedy, no-class hollywood slug. I wonder if he's gonna date Amber Heard now? She might go out with him now.

This car, much like Leno himself, is a humble classic.

Considering the history of Johnny and Jay, it only makes sense that the car ended up with Jay. Great car. Great story. Thank you, Jay.

@Johnnycdrums

3 жыл бұрын

A worthy choice.

@leelo5203

3 жыл бұрын

Great post too.

@jody024

3 жыл бұрын

Now lets hope it wont end up with a dude like Jimmy Fallon or something, good lord how annoying is Fallon....

@nlpnt

3 жыл бұрын

@@jody024 Conan's a car guy, still has the '93 Taurus SHO he bought new...just sayin'

@jody024

3 жыл бұрын

@@nlpnt He's alright.

I understand the value of the production crew and I’m sure they are worth every dime. But I’m really enjoying these quarantine episodes with just Jay, a camera, and a car. It seems more pure that way, even with the occasional audio mishap. Not to mention we get to see mostly cars we didn’t know much about. This car was very interesting, and there can’t be many out there because of lack of demand. It’s nice to learn about these cars. And of course, the whole story about how it was Johnny Carson’s car when he was a kid and teenager. What a great story. And that is sometimes what makes a car truly special, not the numbers matching, or the value, it the horse power, but the story that goes with the car. Thank you for continuing to put out these videos even during quarantine.

@josephgaviota

3 жыл бұрын

100% agree with @hypnoillusion

@JRotten

3 жыл бұрын

100% agree too. Jay should continue to do shows just like this. 1 man. 1 Mic. 1 car = prefect

@sambaritone

3 жыл бұрын

Very well said. It’s the history that makes old cars special.

@darold1966

3 жыл бұрын

Well said

@timmusk9939

3 жыл бұрын

Well everyone wouldn't be in this long of a pandemic if everyone would have quarantine and wore their masks and wash their hands better. But people are selfish and just don't care about other people needs that are more vulnerable and acceptable to getting this Covid-19 than others. I'm lucky I live on one of the islands in the pacific and we have literally shut down all traffic coming into the island and this has put a stop too people getting the disease.

As a kid in the 70s I remember being in bed and hearing my parents just laughing hysterically while watching the Tonite Show in the living room. Of course I was "too young" to stay up that late. As Jay said, Johnny Carson was the king of late night back then. Hey, it was a good time to be a kid.

@chilimostess9763

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, all the way up to 1992, things haven't been the same since.

@Jelsick

2 жыл бұрын

@John Barber 😭

@BillofRights1951

2 жыл бұрын

You described my youth exactly. They were wonderful days then

@harrykuheim6107

Жыл бұрын

We watched Jonny Carson all the time...the first half hour was good...then it was non-stop Commercials for an hour

@Mrfixitmarty

Жыл бұрын

It was probably the best of all times to be a kid! I feel sorry for the children of today, with the sex, "climate change," horrible debt, and political division/hatred that they have to love with today!

This is the best episode ever of "Jay Leno's Garage." This episode showcases a beautiful classic old American car, a great story about the history of the car in Johnny Carson's family, and also presents some highlights of Jay's relationship with Carson. I have watched dozens of episodes of the show, and this one tops them all.

@warrenwilson4818

3 жыл бұрын

Ditto! Great presentation by Mr. Leno.

@awkwarddude

2 жыл бұрын

💖💖

I love when people in other cars look at Jay - I'm sure they're thinking "look at that old guy in his old car talking to himself." There was no better choice Johnny could have made than to bequeath this car to Jay Leno.

@Johnnycdrums

3 жыл бұрын

Amen.

Jay leno's garage is one of the only shows on Y.T. that i would bother watching with horrible audio quality 😅

@jack002tuber

3 жыл бұрын

True. I still wonder what he said. Something about how to tell a joke

@ActivityPhoto

3 жыл бұрын

@@jack002tuber He said tell a joke in a deadpan manner, if it gets laughs, then it's a good joke. Then add your performance to it.

@billluchterhand9176

3 жыл бұрын

@@ActivityPhoto Yes turn up the volume. It might hurt your ears but this impor tant stuff.

@VL1975

3 жыл бұрын

Wasn't that bad.

@mikeobrien3744

3 жыл бұрын

C'mon, cut him a break love that guy aud-skfjrhsbcndkrf-io and all.

Mr. Leno is just a class act. My wife and I toured the Imperial Palace about ten years ago, to me this was the most memorable car there. Thank you for showing this to us.

@dougtodd305

5 ай бұрын

No,but Johnny Carson was .

I remember watching the "Johnny Comes Home" special in 1982 and you could hear Johnny's pride in his voice, that this was his dad's car.

This episode is perfect. I love to see "normal" cars, but the story with this one makes it even better.

I love how modest Jay is. He gave Johnny all the glory, no mention on how he inherited Johnny's Tonight Show.

@stanlee7635

3 жыл бұрын

Cyber Pleb the smarter business man got the job. Simple as that.

@merlinvestibule

3 жыл бұрын

Stole from whom?

@cyberpleb2472

3 жыл бұрын

@@merlinvestibule Letterman the first time, Conan the second time. I don't dislike Leno, but he was a bit of a slease. Jordan and Stan get it.

@Earthneedsado-over177

3 жыл бұрын

The Tonight Show was over when Carson retired.

@fyourfeelings3946

3 жыл бұрын

@@cyberpleb2472 ut isnt that the whole definition of "hollywood" do what you gotta to get to the top kinda deal?

Thank you for honoring Johnny and the car. I am old enough to see Jack Benny. This was much needed during lockdown. I'm happy to hear your recent joust with fire has been resolved! I like the way you honored Carson when you took over. Keeping politics out of it, for the most part.

I love the intricacies of these beautiful old cars. Look at how mush design went into the tail light assemblies. Just a great old car.

I've never seen Jay this authentic and casual before; when it comes to show production, I think less might be more, these personal chats are absolutely fantastic. Thanks man

@user-ss2ly1ir6j

3 жыл бұрын

That's EXACTLY how I would put it too. Reminiscing on a one-to-one with us about the good old cars and ways of life.

@franknewling1139

3 жыл бұрын

I like all of the shows, even the promos, but I like it much better when he mixes it up more. He probably has someone who sets up the guests but the show was getting a bit too commercial. Good information but too much of a good thing. This kind of episode is a great break from the run of the mill shows that were being done!

@harryballzack

3 жыл бұрын

I completely agree with you.

@ModelA

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed!!!

@marctronixx

3 жыл бұрын

@@franknewling1139 agree!!! total agreement!

The comments seem to agree: the pandemic “less is more” folksy style is preferred, especially your calm, humble off-the-cuff commentary, Jay. It felt like I was along for the ride with Jay & Johnny. You explained the audio issue... but besides that - PERFECTION! 👌 Johnny couldn’t have picked a better trustee for this classic.

@jonnda

3 жыл бұрын

Jeffo Yeah, but for me a huge reason why I prefer these videos is that these are all Jay’s cars. Not a sponsorship, and not a guest (as nice as that can be).

@karll3119

3 жыл бұрын

1000% agree with every aspect of your comment #Jeffo.

@bushtruck

3 жыл бұрын

I'm starting a channel where I take trucks up into the mountains and wreck em. Try and make a few people laugh.

This was really special to see. Loved Johnny. Loved hearing the history of his father's car & aren't we lucky Jay ended up with this treasure! It's a beauty.

Thank you Jay, for being one of those true car guys whom truly appreciates old cars, buys and fully restores them for posterity's sake. Not just buying and selling them for a business investment only. You have a living wonderful collection of historical artifacts for all of us to appreciate. I really appreciate your historical stories that go with each car too. Thank you.

@JeffreyWilliams-dr7qe

4 ай бұрын

Donuts and Burnouts. That's it!

Johnny was the best. Can't imagine how Jay feels about him. Johnny pretty much made Jay's career. Great old car.

@goyadressunofficial

3 жыл бұрын

I think you can definitely tell by the end of this segment.

@jonboy9912

3 жыл бұрын

Des O'Connor had Jay on his programme in the UK when nobody had heard of him over here!

@kellyjackson7889

3 жыл бұрын

Oh thats' who's responsible good gonna go and kill the fu..oh wait.

@555Trout

3 жыл бұрын

@@goyadressunofficial yes, Jay is old school when it comes to showing emotion but you could tell.

@seankennedy18

3 жыл бұрын

I think they had a great amount of respect for each other and I'm sure Jay is proud of the fact that Johnny picked him out of everyone in the world, to take over his spot. Jay did him proud and was number one until the day he handed it over. Both times. That car is exactly where it belongs, where Johnny wanted it and Jay was exactly where he belonged exactly where Johnny wanted him. Our family loved Johnny Carson and we continue to love Jay.

It's definitely a pandemic when Jay ISN'T WEARING DENIM

@bradyelich2745

3 жыл бұрын

The denim was under the coveralls.

@psygn0sis

3 жыл бұрын

Them is no "coveralls"! That there is a gen-u-ine WWII siren suit invented by Winston Churchill himself.

@HigherPlanes

3 жыл бұрын

He's wearing a denim jumpsuit.

@gogogeedus

3 жыл бұрын

@@psygn0sis Jay's not ashamed to wear overalls, get over it!

@CommodoreFan64

3 жыл бұрын

@@gogogeedus It's a joke "Get Over It!"

To Jay Leno!! I,m so glad 😊 you have Johnny Carson,s dad's car!! That,s a real honor to give your prodaceser of the show that you were host of for 30 years!! The very same 🚗 CAR that Johnny Carson,s dad once owned!!!

The older I get, the more I appreciate both Johnny Carson and Jay Leno. Both legends.

An ageless classic. The car is nice too. We love you Jay!

This is why Leno's garage is interesting. Jay collects "cars". All cars, not just rare and expensive ones. And they all seem to be equal in his esteem. This car is just as cool as a Lamborghini in it's own way. I like that, I could own a car like this.

@jamesslick4790

3 жыл бұрын

I like cars like this MORE than a Lambo. It's far more interesting than any newer stuff, And the "exotics" do nothing for me at all. I've always been interested in cars "real" people owned. Gives a more realistic perspective on history.

@josephgaviota

3 жыл бұрын

@@jamesslick4790 I'm agreeing with @james slick. These are regular cars owned by regular people. We can all understand them. A relative may have had one.

@nunya9555

3 жыл бұрын

@@jamesslick4790. Same. Real, useable cars are the best. A Lamborghini would be fun on a track, until someone was faster than you with the newest model. Then it would suck! I am not into the rat race. I like super cars for the application of technology and art side by side, but that is where it ends for me. Something art deco and normal wins for me every time.

@therrydicule

3 жыл бұрын

I'd rather have that than a Lamborghini if the choice is between that and a Lamborghini... At least the engine can be repaired and there is place to bring groceries.

@therrydicule

3 жыл бұрын

@@nunya9555 It's not even that fun on a track... I'll tell you why: The suspension" weight balance, and brakes on a stock lambo is not great for track. You'd have a lot more fun with a TCR homolagated racecar, a Formula Ford 1600, or a late model.

Hearing you reminisce about Johnny -- made this my favorite Jay Leno's Garage yet. Thank you.

Jay, you just talked about Johnny giving you this beautiful car... It brought tears to my eyes. I still drive my dear mother's 33 yr old Mercedes 300E. I carry a bag of various fuses. She(car) loves to "pop" them!! I think of her so often when driving it. Thanks for this story. This Chrysler is near the top of my list of your vehicles, due to the provenance! ♡♡♡ This car is stunning!! ♡ PS: I still miss wing windows!!!

Great to hear that Johnny wanted to leave Jay a car with such sentimental value. Obviously had a lot of respect for him

@oldenweery7510

3 жыл бұрын

IKR? Stay safe.

@Senator107

3 жыл бұрын

Plus he had a garage.

@wolfchrt

3 жыл бұрын

@Marco Deeo Nah. Its like leaving your buddy your prized baseball card to a person whos a huge baseball fan.

@foe11191969

3 жыл бұрын

@Marco Deo Your personal recollections are tainting your experience for enjoying this show. You are remembering your hate, and projecting it upon others. ENJOY WHAT YOU HAVE.

This is a true legendary gem. What are the odds Leno would end up with Carson's car AND his show?

@gregfielder4763

3 жыл бұрын

Clearly Johnny had a great deal of respect and trust in Jay. That says a lot, as Johnny was so influential for so many comics of the time. RIP JC.

I remember those days watching Johnny Carson with my family. Different times, Good times. I am a big fan and this was one of your best shows. My sincerest thanka Mr Leno. God bless you.

As said before, I totally love these videos. Just Jay, one mic, one camera, and a great classic with fantastic stories.

Hey Jay, I want to personally thank you for showing us the King of Late Nights car that he was gracious enough to bequeath to you. Your a monument to the car world and I am so glad to be able to enjoy your enjoyment of these amazing cars. God Bless.

@bbb462cid

3 жыл бұрын

I agree Richy. Johnny *was* late night entertainment, and nobody has come close to matching him. He thought a whole lot of Jay to do that for him.

It’s really lovely to hear such a legend as Jay talking so humbly and with such admiration for somebody he looked up to, it just goes to show that something’s value isn’t measured in £ or $. Thanks for another wonderful video Jay!

@josephgaviota

3 жыл бұрын

+++

@craigtalbot607

3 жыл бұрын

Can we get an A-MEN!! ... and how respectful he still is to adults ;-)

THAT Chrysler reminded me of the 1938 Plymouth owned by my grandad, we went fishing in it when I was a kid, fond memories of many years ago! I can still smell grandad's pipe, Prince Albert in a can, I got pretty good loading and lighting that old pipe on the way to the fishing hole! Jay thanks for the show, I love your garage!

@donjones4719

3 жыл бұрын

Poor Prince Albert - "why don't you let him out"? That joke wasn't current when I was young, but I heard it.

One thing Jay had that Johnny and Letterman didn’t, he has class. Never said a bad word about those who attacked him

@OMGWTFLOLSMH

3 жыл бұрын

You need to read his biography by Henry Bushkin if you think he was classy. He was no prince.

@mkast2815

3 жыл бұрын

Leno could have been nicer to Richard Jewell.

I'm 42, so I rememeber the last about 6 years Carson was on the air before he retired and you took over. It's hard for people under 30 to comprehend how big Johnny was. Kids might remember you and Letterman but before that it was Carson and that was IT. Letterman was sort of an afterthought till he went to CBS and you and him kinda got head to head. The thing I remember about Carson (and you as well) is that he never got one sided politically. He'd make fun of both sides of the aisle equally. As it should be. The guys on now are so biased it's nausiating. I haven't watched any latenight since you retired.

@Bigbadwhitecracker

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@gtuttle4

3 жыл бұрын

I totally agreed Joe!

@BlackSmokeDMax

3 жыл бұрын

I mostly agree, except i watched Craig Ferguson until he called it quits. That was the end of late night talk show watching for me.

@darryl7256

3 жыл бұрын

@@BlackSmokeDMax I'm exactly the same way. Carson was the benchmark. Letterman and Leno were fantastic. Ferguson came close, but since he quit, I haven't watched late night talk shows at all.

@justina249

3 жыл бұрын

I watched Jay and then Conan right after. And my mom yelling at me get your butt (she used stronger language so im cleaning it up) in bed you have school in the morning.of course i didnt listen lol. But Ive seen old Johnny shows on old reruns. He was the best. That must have been such an honor and high part of your life when you followed in Johnnys steps when he retired. Long live Johnny Carson and Jay Leno. What I admire about Jay is he doesnt let money and fame get to his head. To me he seems like just one of the boys. Not oh im rich im better than you.

The Art Deco design on the handles, dash, chrome, etc is fanntastic! This car is humble, but a masterpiece.

@shkeni

3 жыл бұрын

I just love that front. Atrocious accesibility but what a lovely front.

@leecox1513

3 жыл бұрын

That it is. A shame that the hood couldn't have been designed to open from the front. My '38 Chevy opens from the sides, but there is no vertical sheet metal to inhibit my getting to the LS6 Corvette engine and associated goodies.

@geoben1810

3 жыл бұрын

@@leecox1513 So in other words, your FAKE '36 Plymouth. Just couldn't resist ruining it huh?

@baconsarny-geddon8298

3 жыл бұрын

Seems weird to call a Chrysler "humble"- A '39 Dodge or Plymouth would be "humble", but this was a relatively "rich guy's car", in it's day. Not quite the Bentley or Duesenberg that a millionaire would own, but this was the 1939 equivalent of maybe a 5-series BMW, or mid-range Audi, today- Not super-rare or super-pricey, but not an average worker or farmer's car either.

I too visited the Imperial Palace some years ago and this car was on display at that time along with the items that Jay mentioned were specific to Johnny Carson. It is nice that Jay Leno is now in possession of this car. It will have a good home.

Interior shot while you were driving showed the geometry of the interior. Crafty, irregular shapes. Art Deco like. Sharp!

I worked at the Beverly Hills Hotel when Johnny lived there. A real gentleman, beloved by the staff.

@emjayay

3 жыл бұрын

A real gentleman, with the possible exception of his private life you didn't know about.

@leecox1513

3 жыл бұрын

@@emjayay ....but apparently you do?

@tiprat5051

3 жыл бұрын

@@emjayay in his experience he was a gentleman an all the staff loved him so he is correct an you are not

@chilimostess9763

3 жыл бұрын

That's awesome.

@chilimostess9763

3 жыл бұрын

@Bjorn Sorenson Yep.

Good one Jay. I enjoyed seeing Johnny Carson's car. I still miss Johnny.

@johnpossum556

3 жыл бұрын

I was just going to say that. They put on his reruns in my area at 9pm and its perfect so I have an uplifting option instead of the depressing news.

@bbb462cid

3 жыл бұрын

What's interesting to me is that Jay misses his friend and doesn't come out and say it. If you notice, there was no chair behind Johnny's desk.. Jay doesn't sit behind it. He doesn't sit beside it, which he's done before on TV. He doesn't even mention he was on The Tonight Show. He makes it all about Johnny.

@TheFogLakeshore

3 жыл бұрын

Johnny was national unity, Jay mentioned the 25 million viewers he'd get. You can see the ritual in the beginning of Poltergeist, a scene that doesn't have meaning anymore. The ritual is: You watch the local nightly news at 11 PM. Then you switch over to NBC at 11:30. The Tonight Show runs for an hour, until 12:30 AM. Then they play the National Anthem, and then.... NOTHING. NOTHING IS ON TV. They shut the transmitters off, and there is snow. The ending of that ritual is one of the most significant events in American history. I don't think you can over-estimate the importance of that change. TV..... USED TO END! There was no TV between 12:35 AM and 5:30 AM in most of the US. Sure, major cities might have had all-night TV but for the majority of us with 3, maybe 4 channels if you had PBS on UHF, there was no TV all night. You had to read a book, listen to the radio, or, you know, talk to people and interact with them! Imagine that!

Just purchased one in fair condition for $1000. Needs plenty of work, rusty but nothing structural. Sitting on 4 flats, but the car is untouched. Excited to get her all fixed up. Pretty cool to see my car in Jay’s collection!

Jay Leno......The Guy every kid wishes, that they could call Uncle!!! You are a part of American Culture Jay, Thank You!!!

Watching this at 4:45 AM; insomnia is bad since being "lock-downed". Even though cancer and age has taken a lot from me, I miss my first car more than anything: a '64 Comet Caliente (w/ a 260 cid... eh... good enough to learn the ropes). These videos are PRECIOUS to me ... AND to thousands of others. They are not "entertainment", they are psychological therapy... TRUE.

I remember when Jay was on John's show the first time.

@southernbreeze3278

3 жыл бұрын

yeah, that lime green suit was unforgettable

@bradyelich2745

3 жыл бұрын

@@southernbreeze3278 kzread.info/dash/bejne/pKyhutKzk8-afaw.html

@bradyelich2745

3 жыл бұрын

@@southernbreeze3278 And the hair ...

@bradyelich2745

3 жыл бұрын

@Marius Ipad Yeah, Johnny was like an outsider to the Rat Pack.

@bradyelich2745

3 жыл бұрын

Dean Martin did not drink. That is the funny part.

I've never given you your due consideration as a talent. I mean, I grant that you're competent at everything you've done. But watching your garage videos has been something of a revelation. You are a tremendously likeable and authentic person, and I could nerd out on cars with you all day. You also seem incredibly kind and humble.

So great to see Jay in his element, no jokes just a pure passion for cars. He knows his stuff.

Thanks for continuing to give us new episodes Jay, despite the difficult conditions!

Beautiful car... I think it's great that it belonged to Johnny Carson and he thought enough of you to leave it to you. Thanks for sharing with us, Jay!

@bbb462cid

3 жыл бұрын

Johnny getting the last laugh once again! He had to enjoy that secret.

Mr Leno, "Jay" you are a true gentleman. Nice that you were taught as a child to "respect your elders." It is wonderful you have this channel to share so many stories and interesting cars.

Love this car got to see it in Vegas on display a number of years ago . My 1954 Chev car has the same 3 on the tree transmission pretty cool to see you drive it Jay i guess Johnny knew you would look after it for years to come thanks so much for taking us for a drive.Philip Bennett Newfoundland Canada

I never thought I'd watch a car review I'd call heartwarming, but Jay proved me wrong :)

Got a photo of my dad and Johnny Carson on the USS Pennsylvania battle ship in the Pacific taken around 1942. Johnny was a teenager and my dad was a physician Lt. Commander.

Jay talks about the smell of the fabric. Mohair being the fabric of choice for that time period, did age and carry a distinct oder, but think about the smell cigarettes added to that! 1000s of cigarettes were smoked in the car and the smoke, with all of its disgusting smell went right into the fabric, not to mention the windows and all of the hard surfaces inside the car. Everyone, I mean everyone smoked! It would be impossible to find a vintage car that was smoke free! Luckily over time the oder dissipates to a level that's not too bad. I agree with the other comments that this is one of the best cars Jay has done on the show!!! It is a beautiful car, probably ahead of its time. With what Jay let us know about him and Johnny, it's no wonder he replaced Johnny and they were very close friends! To be given such a gift was the ultimate tribute to a friendship! Love from NW Colorado. Thanxz

I always wondered what happened to Johnny's old Chrysler.....Glad you got it Jay.....Johnny Carson and the original Chrysler company.....Can't get any more American than that.

I love the in depht story telling always with Jay.. its like your favorite uncle with always great stories! 🙂

My favorite: When Jay does the bias ply tire squeel "yee-yee-yee"...cracks me up.

Of course there's a lot of headroom. You wouldn't want to knock your fedora off while driving.

@rocksandoil2241

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly...I'm a hat wearer- and I have to take it off to get in my car, then put it back on once inside.

@donjones4719

3 жыл бұрын

One guy who headed a big car company felt strongly a roof had to be high enough that a man could wear his hat, he resisted styling his company's cars to lower rooflines in the early-mid 1950s. The cars didn't keep up with the style the public wanted and sales dropped. Finally his stylists won out. (May have been Henry Ford II.)

@jonmassengale4878

3 жыл бұрын

“Lincoln could drive this car with his hat on.” Can’t believe Jay didn’t say it this time.

@whalesong999

3 жыл бұрын

I was raised in the '40s and into the '50s and loved the comfy interiors of the autos of that time. We had a '37 Packard sedan, such a good ride and quiet. Dad then went to a '49 Chevy four door then to a '52 Cadillac, still very solid feel in all of them and quiet riding.

@scotpens

3 жыл бұрын

@@donjones4719 Actually it was Chrysler president K.T. Keller.

At 70 myself now I can relate to both the car and the story. Grew up with cars of that era because my father was a auto mechanic and I drove them around Detroit. 3 on the tree? I ordered a 81 f150 with it along with the straight 6. Everyone said I was crazy. I enjoy the stories Jay tells as much as the cars. That's what you call history.

Great car and story. I remember watching that special and seeing the car. The one good thing about the pandemic - we're seeing your personal cars and hearing your stories. I much prefer that to the guest vehicles showing up at the shop. Thanks for the videos.

Jay, I am of a certain age that that desk was eveything. Johnny sat behind that desk every night for as long as I can remember. I got really choked up when you went to that. I really appreciate that and thank you. Yeah, of course I watched as you came up, and it, too, was great. It just replaced something that I almost thought was irreplaceable. I love Johnny Carson, and I do love you. Thank you for all that you do for us in your current position. I love cars and will never have what you have, I still have appreciation for it.

I actually kind of enjoyed the audio issue. It went perfectly with this enhanced version of the show. I heard every bump, rattle, clank, and gust of wind in that vehicle. I felt like I was in there with Jay. Just him and me in a genuine old car and his stories of the past. Where the hell else in 2020 am I going to find content that perfect?

Beautiful car, that brings back memories of 1967 when I was 14 years old and my Dad acquired a 1939 Doge Business Coupe, with the flat head 6, with 37K miles on the odometer. My Dad as a young man, had worked as a lineman, with an older gentleman, at the local electrical company. The older gentleman retired several years after at age 65, but Dad kept in touch with him. When my Dad visited with him, when the gentleman was in his early 80's, he unveiled his Dodge that had been parked in his dilapidated garage for over 10 years and covered in an inch of dust. Dad bought it from him for the scrap price of about $160.00 and had it towed home to get it running and flip it for a small profit. Soon got it purring like new, replaced belts, brakes and the regular maintenance stuff. The grey/silver paint had faded and worn down to the brown primer on all the high spots, so Dad and a friend spray painted it with gloss black enamel paint in the driveway. I was dreaming a praying that Dad would hold onto the Dodge until I turned 16, when I could get a license and arrange a way to pay Dad for it. I had been working part time since I was 13. I cried inside on the day, about a month before my 16th birthday, that Dad was offered $500.00 for the car and he couldn't afford to not let it go. Sniff!..Sniff!

The sound of Jay's fading voice reminds me of my dad when he was old. He would sit in his easy chair and mumble to himself. Every so often you could pick up just enough to be able to guess what he was talking about.

@xjmg007

3 жыл бұрын

He sounds and comes across pretty sharp to me

Johnny Carson was a class act all the way, the same goes for you Mr. Leno. ;-)

"Three in the Tree" was how I learned to drive in a '68 GMC 3/4 ton pickup truck.

@oldenweery7510

3 жыл бұрын

Right, and me in my brother's '50 Ford and my dad's '53 Ford, which I borrowed from Dad the my first date after I got my license. Straight sixes had a lot of torque (but my bro's '50 had a V8, which _really_ growled [he was a volunteer fireman and drove all the way to a fire in second gear!]). Stay safe.

Jay Leno is a great man, I don't believe there's anyone in USA that doesn't love Jay Leno, it's a pleasure to watch him and listen to him, there's something that makes you feel good about Jay even my grandson watches Jay, you can feel his good spirit goodness of his heart may God give Jay many more years of health and a long life.

@mikestevenson576

Жыл бұрын

There are so many people in the USA that don't love or even tolerate Jay Leno. I'm not convinced that any of them have ever worked a day of manual labor, but they do exist.

The car Johnny Carson learned to drive in.

@bilbobaggins4710

3 жыл бұрын

Really

@jimmysapien9961

3 жыл бұрын

🤔

@bilbobaggins4710

3 жыл бұрын

@@jimmysapien9961 hey. Man

@Dive-Bar-Casanova

3 жыл бұрын

@@bilbobaggins4710 Yeah he mentioned that in his documentary when he returned home. A really good Doc BTW.

@The_sinner_Jim_Whitney

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah. Let the gravity of that work on you for a minute.

I like to think of these vids as “back to the heart” videos. More basic and more pertinent. More meaningful.

I like it when the cameras just right where you can see people in other cars at traffic lights. First their reaction is toward the car like ‘oh nice’ then the look changes to ‘holy crap… that’s jay leno!’

I remember watching that Johnny Carson goes home special in 1982, I was 12. I'll admit I got a little misty eyed seeing that Chrysler again. I grew up about an hour SW of Norfolk, so this really hits home. Thanks for doing a show on it, Jay.

15:21 the headliner viewed from the back seat looks like Radio City Music Hall

@UberLummox

3 жыл бұрын

Ha! Nice one.

@greco37

3 жыл бұрын

Ha! I was thinking Looney Tunes...

@smokeydabear9073

3 жыл бұрын

Or the view through an "in-your-endoscope" !

These are the best Jay Leno's Garages. Just Jay talking about a special car. No corporate suits. No NBC production hoo haw. Just a 1 camera shot with Jay and some B roll footage. The best stuff. KEEP IT UP!

Like a captain on the bridge of his ship. Glorious machine.

I'm down under in New Zealand, and have a couple of pre war Fords, not dissimilar to this old girl. I love Jay's rare knack of seeming to be speaking just to you, in that down to earth conversational style. You feel like you're sitting in the car right next to him. And I love the way that, like me, he appreciates everything on wheels, not just high value exotics, and gives younger people the social context. Down here our memories were a mix of American and English cars, but life was much the same for us. Great stuff.

You're a class act Jay Leno. This is a very cool and interesting video. Its like you're talking to a friend. Thanx man. God bless.

jay's been quarantined at the garage so long he's run out of clean shirts. For the love of all that's holy, can't someone bring the poor man some fresh denim? LOL

@harryballzack

3 жыл бұрын

😂

@lennartengel1971

3 жыл бұрын

😊👍

@JerryDLTN

3 жыл бұрын

Should we start a GoFundMe page for new shirts for Jay?

@gibsonfenderbacker2374

3 жыл бұрын

@@JerryDLTN dollars for denim

@motors5153

3 жыл бұрын

Most mechanics smell a bit gamey, I wouldn't trust any mechanic or body man that smelled like Aqua Velva.

Mr. Leno, I really enjoyed this episode. I appreciate what you do and the stories you tell. Thank you.

Jay, My Grandfather had one of these, brown. He was a retired naval commander and he would put me in the back seat with grandma, slip on his white officers gloves and drive us proudly down to Moffett Field, which was still a Naval Air Station into the 60's and 70's where he loved to be saluted as he entered the base. They'd buy me a plastic model of some Vietnam era Plane to work on while I visited with them, and we'd park by the landing strip and watch all the takeoffs and landings for an hour or so. Loved seeing those massive Naval Airship Hangars, which are still there, one of which is a full 8 Acres. Good memories. He sold this car and bought a boring new Dodge Polara and I think someone got a great deal on a PERFECT old Plymouth, because it was always garaged and he polished/dusted it off whenever he got home with it. I also remember the rule for us kids was "don't touch a GD thing in the car!" Yes SIR! Good memories!

Very humble of Jay to say Carson was the biggest late night host . I’d argue Jay was all day !

@kathyflorcruz552

3 жыл бұрын

Nobody was like Johnny though.

@rbhusana

3 жыл бұрын

I agree, I liked Jay Leno way more than Johnny Carson.

@johncronin7481

3 жыл бұрын

Not me

Growing up in the 80's when I would spend the night at my grandmother's house, it was always a treat when she let me stay up to see Carson, and see who the guest would be back when most stars where not a major embarrassment to our great country. As always thank you for sharing another wonderful car. 🇺🇸

@anderander5662

3 жыл бұрын

You are exactly right.....

We love you talking about anything Mr Leno...... show business or cars. You keep us entertained seeing these days there are no more good shows on the television anymore. So Thanks...... for the memories, haa.

Jay Leno is one of the best story tellers of our time on earth at this moment in time.

When that was new every man and most women wore hats every time they went outside even if only for a few seconds. When you take that into consideration you realize why so much hat room.

@jimmysapien9961

3 жыл бұрын

AWSOME

@banjopete

3 жыл бұрын

Thomas LeMay , hit that right on the head.

@dyingangelo

3 жыл бұрын

I do too go out with my hat on. Just because Im a young man with the hairline of a 60yrs old 😭

@jackkruese9929

3 жыл бұрын

Yes funny when you see something like race day 1938, here in the UK, and literally every man has a hat on. EVERY

@paulrogers6037

3 жыл бұрын

I have a friend who is 78. He said he asked a haberdasher 50 years ago why he didn't have many hats anymore. He said, "John Kennedy. John Kennedy had great hair and didn't wear a hat at his inauguration or outdoors anywhere. That was the end of the hat."

Jay nailed it, 815 dollars in 1939 adjusted for inflation would be a little over 15k

@ScottKenny1978

3 жыл бұрын

You really need to correlate to the annual income back then. Or to the price of gold. In 1939, one ounce of gold was $35, so that $815 is 23 and a bit ounces of gold. At $1500 an ounce that car would be $36k.

@toronado455

3 жыл бұрын

Yes! I checked the CPI and Jay nailed it!

@ScottKenny1978

3 жыл бұрын

@@toronado455 except that the average income hasn't tracked the CPI. Average income in 1939 was $1386, so this car was 7 or 8 months pay at the time. Average annual income in 2019 was $63k. Nothing wrong with the CPI, but it's just not the right tool to compare prices before about 1973.

@MrCarGuy

3 жыл бұрын

Purchasing power comparing averages of a "basket of goods" in '39 to now is the proper way of measurement.

@leoaksil4085

3 жыл бұрын

Well he comes prepared, so he calculated it .

the car ended up with the right guy. never seen a guy so into everything about cars like Jay Leno. I really enjoy the vids, thanks Mr. Leno

Jay has always been down to earth all his life And never big noted him self on what he's got A real true Blue Bloke Australia 🌏

@tiprat5051

3 жыл бұрын

Gimme a spell has he even been here

When I was "younger" the day was not over until you watched the late news and then Johnny. Seems like it did that for years and years. Then as I was older I watched the late news and then just Johnny's monologue. Then, fortunately, I moved from the eastern time zone to the central zone and was able to watch the late news and Jay then just Jay's monologue. Then Jay retired. Then as Jay said "tv has become so diluted" or something like that. That's good for me. Now I can go to bed when I feel like it!

Amazing how decades later we go back to the start button. Jay, even though I watched Jonny every day, you were by far my favorite Tonight Show host.

Good old 3 on the tree. Beautiful Chrysler 😊Love this car, beautiful green color 😊

Wow. Beautiful car, beautiful story. I think it's these sort of personal connections I'll miss the most. Nothing like a car's story. How sentimental and how beautiful. Thanks, Jay.

Beautiful color. The speed limit story was interesting. The rule of thumb for braking distance on cars of that era was "divide your speed by ten and square the result, then multiply by ten." So at 60 MPH your stopping distance estimate was 360 feet! No wonder 60 MPH seemed insanely fast.

Yep, just like a big ol dog, comin down the rode. Doh de doh doh doh... LOL.. Too funny... What a heart warming episode. A great old car driven by a TRUE car guy, owned by one of his idols.. You KNOW he's loving every minute behind the wheel of it. Somewhere, Mr. Carson is smiling, no doubt...

I really enjoy Jay Leno's garage especially this and I miss Johnny watching the show

Thank you Mr Leno, this actually brought tears to my eyes, I really loved Carson!

This episode was special because , I a Bigg fan of Jonny Carson too

@mikecee3058

3 жыл бұрын

If you're such a big fan, you should consider using the correct spelling of his name.

@bbb462cid

3 жыл бұрын

@@mikecee3058 All that matters to me is that Anupam shared his kind sentiment. I am a big "Jonny" Carson fan too and if you don't like the way somebody spells that, well, that's a 'you' problem, because everybody who speaks English on the planet Earth knows what Anupam meant. Even you did. I bet you couldn't ask for a glass of water in Anupam's home town. And I also bet they'd try to understand you and help you out. Criticism can be "helpful". It can also be "mean spirited". Mike, take some constructive criticism here: you're doing nobody any credit by putting a person down like that.

@mikecee3058

3 жыл бұрын

@@bbb462cid I also didn't point out the fact that he incorrectly spelled 'big', nor did I point out the rest of his grammar errors. If he claims to be "the boss", then he should at least know how to spell. Now, go untwist your panties and have a nice day.

@matiaspugliano1556

3 жыл бұрын

@@mikecee3058 Imagine having nothing better to do than focusing on other people's spelling. Oh boy.

I saw videos of this car with Johnny in the 80's and when he was a young man, so cool :) Im so thrilled you have the car Jay!!!!!!!! no other person it should be with my friend :) R I P Mr Carson , you were the best

Thank you Mr. Leno for the most enjoyable trip in Mr. Carson's 1939 Walter P Chrysler Royal. 🌄. Quite a beautiful machine, I like those cars better than most of the newer ones as they just feel classier and more comfortable, the styling looks grander, and the 39' seems to have some of that airflow styling in the back. Yours runs great, my Grandpa's 39 Dodge had all kinds of engine trouble, they took it in to Grinnell Motors in Marinette in 44', and the pistons, valves, engine bearings, and cam shaft needed replacing, block reboring and the works, it cost my grandfather $176.55 for parts, plus $50.00 for labor; for a dairy farmer that was quite an expense! Thanks again for the complete tour, you brought to life the stories my dad told me of riding around in the 39' Dodge, the heater being a godsend here in N. Wisconsin.🌡️🌅

I loved this episode. It's from the HEART. You showed some of Johnny Carson's stuff, his photos that are allowed and his words. HE willed it to YOU - Jay Leno....not David Letterman or Joan Rivers or anyone - but YOU. He knew that YOU would take care of his family's automobile and give it some care and respect...and that's EXACTLY WHAT YOU DID. Thank YOU - Jay Leno for observing a great comics' wishes. You are a good man.