Jay, thank you so much for having my car on your show and for being so kind to my family and I at the filming. It was a once in a life experience that none of us will ever forget!! -John Lewin

@FordSVTContour

6 күн бұрын

Beautiful 911s. Great progression of engine upgrades.

@dodgersfan8598

4 күн бұрын

Beautiful 911! Great job, and I like the color choices. I've really enjoyed watching both you and Matt Murphy over the years on the true crime shows.

I could listen to John Lewin talk about anything! Greatest prosecutor!

Truth be told, that 911 is perfect. Slighty upgraded with ST flares but never going too far away from the original design. His Fuchs wheels in correct 15 inch size look great and the cars stance is perfect.

@TassieLorenzo

13 күн бұрын

It's very, very nice! Using a Ferrari silver paint code instead of a Porsche one is an interesting choice. I love the Recaro SR3 seats too.

This is one of the best you have done, great car and cool guest.

It's mad its 55 years old and just looks awesome they never age and goes like a rocket

@waynekaminski5438

13 күн бұрын

That is because all the 55-year-old mechanicals have been stripped out and replaced by better Porsche parts. There really isn't much left of the original car but the frame and some flared body panels. That paint is not 55 years old. That interior is not 55 years old.

@memorimusic420

13 күн бұрын

​@waynekaminski5438 bruh there are 100+ year old cars that are 99% original that still run fine... your comment doesnt make any sense

I'm still using my great-grandpa's hatchet. Over all those years we've only had to replace the handle three times, and the head twice. They just don't make 'em like they used to!

@russcooke5671

12 күн бұрын

And my broom as been in the family 50 years. It’s had about 10 new brushes and ten handles.

@ronnieleebailey

12 күн бұрын

somewhere under all those upgrades is one original body panel someone forgot to cut out

@russcooke5671

12 күн бұрын

@@ronnieleebailey it’s the only good part of the car 😂👌

wish Jay would feature more cars from his own collection...

@LittleHippie09

14 күн бұрын

That’s where this channel started. There is a video on most of his cars. Go back and watch them.

@rizzodefrank

14 күн бұрын

He has for a decade

@verdict1163

14 күн бұрын

Same, those are always my favorite vids.

@rachfish

14 күн бұрын

Jay Leno: Pandemic Edition were the best. ❤

@brentehrlich6286

14 күн бұрын

It is nice to see other cars.

The owner really is thrilled with jay’s reaction on what he thinks of the car. His face lights up like a Christmas tree. Nice to see. Good work on that old Porsche.

@pissoff234

13 күн бұрын

And Jay's face was like shut up so I can get through this creepy interview.

@johnlewin2389

8 күн бұрын

I was thrilled. Jay’s approval was quite a treat!!

I truly appreciate Jay. I look forward to seeing him every week talk about this week’s pick and giving us a fantastic lesson on the history of the automobile. Such a wealth of information and insight. Thx again Jay.

amazing he ha been riding in that car since he was 5 years old!!

What a beautiful car and the family history is exceptional,,,

I understand that this guy is a rich guy and doesn't "have time" to learn and work on his own car but this video / guy is the reason why I stress to people to learn and work on your own cars / bikes and whatever you're into! Once all those guys that know are gone..... unfortunately this car will sit stagnant in his garage. Wonderful car!

Something about the sounds you get from an early, air-cooled 911 always makes me happy. Mechanical music of a subtle kind, not shouty.

@davidepperson2376

14 күн бұрын

And the 6 individual throttle bodies on an MFI car sound even MORE glorious!

@HaHaThatIsFunny

14 күн бұрын

Agreed, I also like the sound of the four cylinder in the 912

@modernworldiscrap

13 күн бұрын

993 with a slightly modified exhaust makes a superb noise

@papa_pt

13 күн бұрын

Angry and buzzy, but not shouty

That's the car that got me hooked on Porsche... What a lovely automobile...

(guy) 'Its an electric sun roof, maybe one of the first year Porsche had it...(Jay) oh no, you know I've got an electric sunroof in my 63' carrera'. -Don't try and flex on Jay- he is the man!

@wyskass861

14 күн бұрын

Ha yes. "You know this car was designed personally by the great Sergio Sergierri, Jay", "Oh cool, Yea he was here at the garage a few times". "You know this may be one of the rarest of cars from the 30s, Jay".. "Oh that's cool, I have the original prototype and the other 2 of the series over in the other room"

@OMGWTFLOLSMH

14 күн бұрын

A quick internet search shows documented electric sunroofs available in the 1958 356 cars. I couldn't verify if that was the earliest year though. Not sure about when the 911 models first got electric sunroofs. A man only has so much time to be pedantic.

@grantroberts4231

14 күн бұрын

we’re there 911s in ‘63?

@wyskass861

14 күн бұрын

@@grantroberts4231 I believe Jay when he said he has one from 63, without needing to cross check.

@johnbriggs3916

14 күн бұрын

@grantroberts4231 He talking about his 356 Carrera (which he isn't sure is a B or a C.)

A friend of mine who runs a channel here on KZread named Budget Buildz pulled a '73 Porsche out of a local junkyard that was set to be scrapped and he & his dad have totally rebuilt it. I believe you Porsche guys would really enjoy seeing the transformation they've done with it! And I have to mention that he's only like 27 years old!

@NZotyoka81

13 күн бұрын

I saw their videos and it turned out great. It wasn’t a meticulous restoration but i was glad to see a 911 being saved. These cars are getting more far because of their values are rapidly increasing. So it was a nice content.

@stupot205

9 күн бұрын

Just watched a couple of their vids on the targa, thanks to your comment so, thank you! Awesome restoration huh

Great 1969 911S ! I think the Porsche flares, wider rims, suspension & brake upgrades are perfect - although I admit, the car is in the family for several decades - if I had it when it was still original decades ago, I probably would have done the 930 style mechanical updates & leave it more original cosmetically, maybe sitting up 1 inch higher. 👍👏☝️💪💪💪 This also brings me back to when I was in autocross (was also called gymkhana back then) 1977 to 1980, with my 71 Opel Manta coupe - was always great to see the original 1960s-70s 911 cars come to the events, especially the PCA events; and working at a VW Porsche shop summers 1976-78.

The super super beetle!

Jay is one of the last few of my generation with the love of all things automotive and the passion for everything mechanical. So many just see the beauty of automobile design from the curb. The old guys like us notice the beauty of everything from the paint job and flares. We see the beauty and thought of the old engineers in something simple like the bolt and clamp holding the ignition coil on that old original beetle.

Mr. Leno , You have been a very busy man most your life . Thank you for taking the time to share with us all your hobbies . Take care , Tom J. , Sitka Alaska

Absolutely lovely car. The quality of the resto-customness of the car is fantastic! John has great taste; the car is exactly what I would want! Thanks John, Jay, and The Crew for putting this episode out! ✌️❤️🙂🇨🇦

Imagine how nice it would have looked with those red seats and the exterior resprayed in the original midnight blue.

I wish I could have read Jay's mind when Lewin said he dumped the original engine and repainted the car in Ferrari silver.

@eugenedolcini695

14 күн бұрын

Someone has scored along the line with all the oem parts they took off that car

@OMGWTFLOLSMH

14 күн бұрын

Sounds like his _dad_ actually did that. Back then, people weren't thinking of future collectible value. But restomods like this (done right) often bring in more money than originals, at auction these days. Paint color is subjective. I would have gone with the rarer factory blue color, but each owner is different. You like what you like and paint can always be changed.

I would describe the seats as "oxblood" and I absolutely love that colour right beside cognac they are by far my two favourite colours for any interior.

Once again just two car guys! You won't get this anywhere else but at Jay Leno's Garage. Thanks Jay

Thanks Jay for all that you do , look forward to all your uploads , the people make the cars

My family has owned a 1959 356 convertible d since new in 1959. My mother and grandfather drove it home from the dealership. She was 4 years old. Convertible D is the rarest 356. Its a speedster with roll up windows and a slightly taller windshield and cushioned seats

Best parts are not only showing the work, yet ,when they are driving and they're expressions show the fun they're having on the builds

WOW what a beautiful car.....Thanks Jay and John...

Man him saying "My son and I said the F1 was the car!" Thats him strickly going off Value, i do believe and my personal favorite car in his collection is the 1953 Cunningham C3 1 of 25 ever built, and I think every Cunningham is accounted for.

@wyskass861

14 күн бұрын

I don't think that's true. Many people would agree it's the greatest car ever made for road driving. The value is just the result of that.

@StricklyCryptic

14 күн бұрын

@@wyskass861 That's understandable.

@gregorygant4242

13 күн бұрын

@@wyskass861 Yep , true it's value is because of that . The greatest road driving car ever made very analogue , next I would say the Ferrari F40 .

Flat six motors in full song are something else. 🥰

I’m with the dad on this one, should’ve kept the paint dark blue

Great car. TLG does a great job. Marco is a fellow R grupper. I have a CA ANDAIL built street car race a 73 with 935 engine. Now has 325 hp. Its been my favorite car since I got it 20 years ago. Tkx Jay for another great show!

I have a stock 1974, 911 T. In 2023, I had the transmission and engine rebuilt. If I had a lot of extra disposable cash, I wouldn’t mind having my 911 upgraded the way John did his. It looks like a really great car the way he’s upgraded it.

I absolutely love the stance of that little car an the pure sound

Jay looks a lot leaner in this video...I'm not saying unhealthy just hope he's ok. Great video though

@Burritosuupreme

12 күн бұрын

He doesn’t sound great.

@mikebarnard2689

12 күн бұрын

Looks frail… always a bit scary to see a big guy shrink.

@anthonybellini8501

9 күн бұрын

Ya know I was saying the same things. Def not the same even as less than a year ago. Even when talking about the car couldn’t get it right about the engine and the work done. I love Jay Leno and think he’s amazing. He doesn’t seem right though at all. Pray for him everyone. True legend in every way possible

@joemvin.j3-16

8 күн бұрын

Jay Leno has been through a lot - his wife Mavis has dementia, if I remember correctly. THAT is extremely difficult to deal with, as well as the aging process for yourself. Dementia is difficult for any family! I was caregiver to my Mom (dementia, blood pressure issues) & Dad (2 strokes, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's) for more than 15 years, the last 6 years I was with them 24x7, I was not working at all. #muchrespect & our Lord's Blessings & Armor of Protection for caring for his wife Mavis and continuing their marriage the way it is supposed to be! 🙏🙏☝️☝️

What a great episode. I've had my 87 black coupe for 20 plus years. Champaign, IL interior. Lowered, Steve Wong chip and Bilstein's plus, a front shock tower stabilizer bar. That's it. I drive it regularly just hitting 150 K miles. She purrs like a kitten. As always, thanks, Jay.

Singer isn’t real… I would LOVE to have a not real Singer!!!! Thanks Jay for sweetening our lives with ALL the cars you show us. Trying to figure this out. Elvis - The King of Rock and Roll MJ - The King of Pop Leno - The King of Excellent driving machines???? Help me out guys… JAY LENO - THE KING OF… RAD??? COMBUSTION??? THE KING OF WHEELS???? THE GARAGE KING???

@joemvin.j3-16

8 күн бұрын

Jay is the car collection king. He is also - automotive historian & preserver.

Thanks for the show, Great car/story.

This is the kind of guy gets stuck in the elevator with he tells you about the evolution of the bic pen for 12 hours.

@Salutimondo

14 күн бұрын

Or it could be worse. They could get stuck with you for 12 minutes.

@kevinbodman1011

14 күн бұрын

​@@SalutimondoThere is always one that has to be.a dixk

14 күн бұрын

Well when one talks in circles and takes lap after lap it's a time consumer

@drumtum

14 күн бұрын

Sounds like a drag. Would prefer 12 hours with Beyonce.

@phucgougle4279

13 күн бұрын

Georgie Bic one the most prolific designers ever.

This machine is absolutely beautiful & I agree Porsche, for me at least, will always be Silver over red or Guards Red over black.

My dad bought two Porsche's from a guy at Pomona Swap Meet back in March of 85. The best out of two was a 1968 911S Targa Softwindow. It needed a respray of its guards red.. that's all it needed. He just added some polished 85 turbo Fuchs and called it a day. It's my mom's, and the other is my dad's. Both cars have less than 500 miles on them since that March. He said none of us kids are getting any of his car collection. He said they go to auction and mom gets the money.

I like the sounds from the older Porsche engines, a lot more raw and raspy.

Car sounds great! Love the look too!

Had a 72T that had a 2.4 with mechanical. Thing ran very very well.

I wish Jay would feature Peter Egan's cars/motorcycles someday.

“Exhaust sounds great”. “Yeah that’s the exhaust” 😅

He looks like every Porsche owner that attended cars and coffee..🤣... Great interview. I love how the car has stayed in the same family al these years..👍🏽🏁

Of all of the guys that have ever been on here, I wish when they got back Jay would have said you wanna go for a ride in mine?

@johnlewin2389

8 күн бұрын

Jay was actually kind enough to give us a personal tour of the entire place for more than an hour, and then took us out in his steamer which actually broke down twice during our ride. 🤣 Rarely do your heroes turn out to be the kind of people you hope they will be, but Jay surpasses expectations. A truly kind and decent man and incredibly knowledgeable!!

@clutchcarabelli8054

8 күн бұрын

​@johnlewin2389 That's super cool! You were a great guest. I really liked how you asked him about his cars. We're all fans of Jay's and you showed it. I don't know any hundreds of millions millionaires but I doubt many are as good a guy as him. And by the way I totally agree with your exterior and interior choices 👍

I'm not a Porsche guy, nor can I afford one but... this is what I'd buy if I could.

What's to love about a 911 engine compartment? But the rest of the car is beautiful. Special its been in the family for generations.

Beautiful example of a tastefully modified 911 and it's an amazing story of the passion passing through three generations. I disagree with it being a Singer on a budget as this is the original style that Singer was inspired by. As a life-long lowrider, I agree, it makes no sense but I have found there is an undeniable charm to having a car that is best enjoyed cruising the city at a relaxed pace vs a performance car tearing up canyons. Just my $0.02.

The 914 is also an awesome Porsche, I'm glad you are also featuring that on your channel, but featuring this Porsche as well.

@OMGWTFLOLSMH

14 күн бұрын

If you say so. The 914 was considered a VW/Porsche ugly duckling. Only the 914-6 models were considered somewhat desirable in their day.

@mctavish199

14 күн бұрын

Awesome is a stretch for a 914- unless it's the -6. Even then...

-Never really been a Porsche fan but they do have their charm. Thanks Jay for sharing another cool automobile with the rest of us.

@amg863

14 күн бұрын

It's a bit like a mechanical watch. To most people it's just a watch and a waste of money but for those who understand it is an incredible piece of engineering.

@angelzaragoza9952

14 күн бұрын

@@amg863 -I’ll go ahead and admit it that’s true.

@papa_pt

13 күн бұрын

​@@amg863eh not really since you can buy mechanical watches for $100 and less now Old porsche is a very visceral experience. You don't need to know or appreciate the history in order to be flooded with the tactility of the car

@amg863

13 күн бұрын

@@papa_pt there's always one contrarian. "well askshually.."

@papa_pt

13 күн бұрын

@@amg863 aka the voice of reason 😂

An absolute beauty of a car. Porsche is my #1 car manufacturer and this particular one is off the scale gorgeous.

ole Jay is movin slow lately ,,hope all is well

@joemvin.j3-16

8 күн бұрын

He is also caring for his wife Mavis - she has dementia, I can tell you that takes A LOT of his time! See my post(s) on the main thread.

My Favorite KZread channel Jay Leno’s Garage!

@markst.germain9286

14 күн бұрын

Jay's garage the website before he was on youtube is the reason I got my first email address.

Love this video! There is nothing like a beautiful classic car. Great story

Thats a special car in perfect condition

Jay, you are not a young whippersnapper anymore. Make sure you put on that seat belt. Loved the video.

@troynov1965

14 күн бұрын

At his age ( Im old but not as old as jay is ) you just dont give a crap anymore. Plus we grew up not wearing seatbelts and drove without them for many years sometimes you just dont feel like wearing them. Its like having to wear a tie all the time, it sometimes gets old. ESP those harness belts .

@fullsenderman8291

14 күн бұрын

Young or old or in between a seat belt is always a good idea

@fullsenderman8291

14 күн бұрын

​@@troynov1965I totally understand all respect here sir

@moogle68

13 күн бұрын

@@troynov1965 Except a tie isn't saving your life. Jay has already had a recent close call with the steam car accident, then a motorcycle accident. He doesn't need to be taking unnecessary risks. It's just laziness or stupidity to say you "don't _feel_ like wearing a seatbelt" because they are just not noticeable most of the time.

@troynov1965

13 күн бұрын

@@moogle68 Like i said we grew up riding and driving without them so its not that big a deal to us older folks. Plus you get on up there in age and you already got one foot in the grave it makes you not really give a crap at times.

I love old Porsches!

I'll grant that it's a nice build, though had it been mine I would've preferred leaving it with the original S engine and drivetrain rather than put in a later SC transplant. I think I would've left it in the "midnight blue" as well, especially if my dad has chosen that paint-to-match color at the beginning. But right now it's his car and he's free to do with it as he pleases. And as long as he's happy with it who can really argue that it's wrong to restomod even a relatively rare variant like the 911S.

After a few years, a man will tell his son, this was done by my grandfather, that was done by your grandfather. Car was built to drive, but they carry more than people but also memorizes.

PTS Midnight Blue?!? Paint that!

well done!

Now, I can afford to watch this one.

@Doug-mc3dd

13 күн бұрын

Yeh...over priced VW.

@poppachoppa8956

13 күн бұрын

@@Doug-mc3dd shaddahp samir

@nick2128

12 күн бұрын

Is it a Toyota? Anything more I’m afraid will be above my pay scale

Lots of comments about Jay not wearing his seat belt. Judging by the owner’s belt in the passenger seat, Jay could just be wearing the Simpson lap belts.

Better handling, better brakes, better power, better handling......you said better handling already forget about it Lefty.

I've said it once, I'll say it again.. I bloody love Jay!

"It feels like a new Porsche" that's because it is...

My grandfathers axe: my father replaced the head and I replaced the handle.

@johnandersen6752

14 күн бұрын

Like my George Washington axe, it still occupies the same "space."

@wyskass861

14 күн бұрын

Otherwise this is completely original, and preserves his memory

@johna1160

14 күн бұрын

Or, the Ship of Theseus.

@rodh2168

14 күн бұрын

@@johna1160 Continued identity theory

@mountainjeff

14 күн бұрын

@@rodh2168 Dread Pirate Roberts.

What an endorsement... I agree great build, and FWIW DARK BLUE paint to sample with the oxblood leather would look equally as stunning.

Jay wasn't too jokey today

@Doug-mc3dd

13 күн бұрын

He was bored.

@deepee1544

13 күн бұрын

The guest was boring.

Something seems a bit off with Jay today... I hope he is alright... He is more of a treasure than his entire collection.

@joemvin.j3-16

8 күн бұрын

He is also caring for his wife Mavis - she has dementia, I can tell you that takes A LOT of his time! See my post(s) on the main thread.

You can tell John is a real Car Guy, especially in his interest in Jays vehicles.

@johnlewin2389

8 күн бұрын

His cars were amazing!’

Jay, why not driving it in the canyon road, with the close ratio she is made for it?? Silver color for german cars, red for italian cars...are racing team classic colors and silver + burgundy combo is always a winning combo, no mistakes with that too. The sound of the exhaust system is perfect for this classic 911!

What a beautiful car

Imagine missing a shift and drifting your f1 across two lanes and just casually mentioning it

Thank You Jay for the videos !!!!!!

Beautiful

Maybe put matching lug nuts on the wheels?

@1991pony

14 күн бұрын

I saw that too. Talk about a sore thumb. Although everything else is really nice.

What a fantastic car story!

Nice Guy ..nice Car .. nice Porsche Sound !!!

Jay likes short answers and so do I. I had to pause this a few times. Woo... thats a lot of jibber jabber. Yes, very cool car.

This is cool. My dad and uncle worked at Bill Yates in the early 70's.

04:30 First he says he got rid of the original eng. as if he didn't care because his son was going to inherit the car then he immediately says he wants to actually be buried in the car.

I love the thunk of those doors.

Beautiful car.

ALSO - Jay Leno has been through a lot - his wife Mavis has dementia, if I remember correctly. THAT is extremely difficult to deal with, as well as the aging process for yourself. Dementia is difficult for any family! I was caregiver to my Mom (dementia, blood pressure issues) & Dad (2 strokes, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's) for more than 15 years, the last 6 years I was with them 24x7, I was not working at all. #muchrespect & our Lord's Blessings & Armor of Protection to Jay Leno for caring for his wife Mavis and continuing their marriage the way it is supposed to be! 🙏🙏☝️☝️ 👏👏💪💪

"on a budget", that's what we like to hear! Mr. Leno's not dealing today! LOL

I’d love for this Channel to post all the videos from his original website. The 427 cobra video was one of my favorites

Nice one

Awesome Porsche! Thanks Jay. 😎👍😎

Great car ! I bought a 70 911 T in 1987 for 5500 sols it in about 93 for 6000 i wish I'd kept ot... silver with black interior... it was so far one of the funnest car ro drive !!

This car is the pinnacle of raw sports car performance 💥 Jay is from the old school when cars were dangerously fun “who needs seatbelts they just get in the way “😂buckle up kids ✅

@glennhavinoviski8128

14 күн бұрын

"No Air Bags: We Die Like Real Men"

This is a true beauty!!!

I literally dream of owning almost any Porsche 911

Jay,he said the dealer bought over German mechanics named Tony and then his son Marco.I think the dealer got lost in Italy when he found these guys.Mike the Greek

@TLGAuto

13 күн бұрын

My old man, Tony Gerace, worked at Merlin Olsen Porsche in Encino when he came to LA from NYC. Then he moved over to Folmer Porsche/Audi for a short while before opening TLG Auto in 1978. He passed 7 years ago. I've been running TLG for roughly the last 20 years. -Marco

Better suspension, better braking. Papa Jay's.

I had a 69 911E Targa, man I wish I still had that car!