Jay Leno’s Personal Car Collection Is Simply Jaw-Dropping

If you combine all the cars from every American late-night TV host, Jay Leno’s car collection still stands unrivaled. Did you catch that, Conan O'Brien? Probably. From classic cars like the iconic 1955 Buick Roadmaster to modern supercars like the Ford GT, Jay Leno’s car collection features every type of car imaginable. And yet, despite owning such a variety of rare and vintage cars, Jay is allergic to Ferraris—but to our surprise, Ferrari collector David Lee doesn't mind.
Jay Leno's Car Collection also includes infinite steam-powered cars and a vast number of Bugattis and Corvettes. While the former stand-up comedian and successor of Johnny Carson may not own many electric cars, he’s fallen for the Tesla Model S by Elon Musk. You might even spot him in his daily driver someday.
So, before you start getting impressed by the car collections of modern-day rappers like Travis Scott and others, remember that Jay Leno is worth $450 Million. The former host of The Tonight Show keeps one of the most enviable car collections right in Burbank, California that can also make Bruce Meyers drool in desire.

155. 1960 Panhard PL 17

Everyone knows how unusual French cars are but even for those standards, Jay thinks that the 1960 Panhard PL 17 has raised the bar of unusualness. However, he doesn’t mock the comfort French cars offer. Most of the mechanical setup in the car matches its sibling from 1967. The PL 17 has a roller bearing crank, a 60 horsepower 0.85L two-cylinder engine, an air cooling system, a 4-speed manual, and drunk brakes. It is half the size of its competitor Volkswagen but twice as powerful. The PL 17 features suicide doors and a space-age interior. Jay Leno took help from John Peterson, president of America’s Panhard club in clearing up and restoring the 1960 Panhard PL 17 to some extent. Leno takes the Panhard PL 17 occasionally with a smile and he claims the car loves to rev and runs smoothly. He also keeps numerous books related to Panhard in the car in the trunk.

154. 1967 Panhard 24 BT

There are only around 12 Panhard 24 BT cars in the US, making it an exceptionally rare car. In terms of performance hardware, Jay’s Panhard 24 BT is similar to his 1960 PL 17. It gets the power juice from a 0.85L two-cylinder engine which allows a top speed of nearly 90 to 94 MPH and 40 MPG in fuel efficiency. It was launched in America to compete with the Volkswagen Beetle and provide an alternative to big chunky US cars. Apart from its comfy drive, Leno is a fan of its styling which sort of resembles the Corvair. He also finds its interior spacious but is disappointed by the cable-operated gear shifter. He hasn’t changed anything in the car aside from the leather seats which used to have vinyl upholstery. That being said, the fun fact of Jay Leno's 1967 Panhard 24 BT is that it was first bought by TV producer Quinn Martin.

153. 1968 Ford Bronco

On his final day of The Tonight Show broadcast on February 6, 2014, Jay Leno received the 1968 Ford Bronco as a gag gift from comedian Craig Ferguson. He put it in the garage for five years until Dave Pericak from Ford came to visit and asked him to rebuild the Bronco. Jay Leno collaborated with Ford, Mike Spagnola of SEMA, and LGE-CTS Motorsports from San Dimas, California to restore and modify the Ford Bronco. Since Jay wanted it to be a more powerful Bronco than anything out there with a better braking system, a 760 horsepower engine sourced from the Shelby GT500 was put in. It was a baffling powerup given that the stock car had a standard 105 horsepower rating. Ford doesn’t sell the loose engine as one has to buy the Shelby GT500 for it. However, Blue Oval made an exception since it was Jay Leno.
Jay didn’t do any hard labor in the car. He picked the color on the Bronco and suggested design enhancements to Teresa and Mike of  LGE-CTS. As a result, the red Ford Bronco was painted in Ford Blue with a white top to remind Jay of the first-generation Bronco. The restmod process took three months to finish and the Bronco was unveiled at the SEMA in 2019.

152. 1931 Duesenberg Model J LaGrande Coupe

Technically it is the 1928 or 29 model since almost all Duesenbergs were built in that period. They took years to sell due to the great depression. That said, Jay’s Model J LaGrande Coupe is kind of special since only two such cars were made and both of them got mostly destroyed. Their chassis was left. Leno got the Model J LaGrande from a car dealer in Indianapolis who found it thrown away. He was trying to make it a hot rod luxury car but failed terribly. 
Eventually, Jay got hold of it and he handed the restoration work to Randy Ema, a Duesenberg expert to bring it back to life. It is not a real stock car but it has been built like such from scratch from factory plans. Furthermore, the car has a wheelbase of 153 inches and doesn't have a Duesenberg ornament since it was an early model. Leno likes to drive in the 1931 Duesenberg Model J LaGrande Coupe, especially in the winter. The Model J LaGrande Coupe has a 6.8L twin-cam four valve engine which makes 265 horsepower. He has chosen Michelin tires for the Duesenberg as they need less wheel weight than other company tires.

151. 1966 Chevrolet Corvair Corsa

The 1966 Corvair Corsa was the first production turbocharged car with all-independent suspension from Chevy. It had a flat-6, four-speed gearbox, air-cooled system, rear engine, and rear-wheel drive. All of this together made the Corvair Corsa an evolutionary car for Chevrolet or rather for the American auto industry. The Chevy ended up beating Porsche in the SCCA racing. However, it ended up getting thrown off the market. Unlike popular opinion, Jay Leno doesn’t think Ralph Nader was behind the failure of the Corvair Corsa but it was the Mustang’s sales that crushed it. Regardless, Jay finds its charm irresistible. For him, it is the most European-looking American car ever. Leno and his garage’s crew had kept the 1966 Chevrolet Corvair Corsa in the stock condition if you ignore the carburetor.

150. 1967 Chrysler Imperial Crown Coupe

Even when he is not looking for a car, Jay Leno ends up buying it if the car is in an original and unrestored state. That’s what happened with the 1967 Chrysler Imperial Crown. One day a 93-year-old man called Jay and asked him to buy the car because he was too old to drive. The owner had bought the Chrysler brand new with an extra part of everything just in case of an accident. Before Leno purchased the car, it had 144,000 miles on it. The 1967 Imperial Crown Coupe has a 440 cu-in V8 and a 3-speed TorqueFlite transmission made out of cast iron. Furthermore, there are several interesting features in the car and everything is electric but what Jay finds is the coolest? Well, it is thin A-pillers. He calls it "the opposite of McLaren and any sports car and an epitome of “boulevard ride”.

149. 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375S

The 1970 Monteverdi High-Speed 375S represented hybrid cars of its time that came with European body and braking systems but were powered by American engines. Jay always liked American muscle cars but hated the drum brakes and suspension. This is what he always wanted a car to be like and the uniqueness of the Monteverdi makes it a “standard priceless stuff for Jay Leno. The body was designed and built by Fissore while the 440 cu-in or 7.2L V8 came from Chrysler. 
Leno saw the 1970 Monteverdi High-Speed 375S for the first time at the Londo auto show in which it was wearing yellow paint. Years later, he bought the car at an auction for a lower price than the Barracuda and the Road Runner. That said, it features a Brawny wire wheel, four-wheel disc brakes, and a four-speed transmission. Meanwhile, Leno finds his Monteverdi High-Speed 375S far better looking than the Ferrari 400. The comment can upset Billionaire Lawrence Stroll who has an extensive collection of Ferrari. It is a pity he doesn’t have the 400 GT. That said, Leno drives the Monteverdi often and always keeps extra fluids in the trunk just in case.

148. 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Coupe

Jay likes his Arrow Mercedes-Benz because it is one of the last coach-built cars. Even Nick Mason with his $70 million car collection would want to add the main rival of the Rolls-Royce Corniche to his garage. Leno found this Mercedes-Benz in Las Vegas in a worn-out condition. The wood was buckled up and rubber was nowhere to be found in the car due to heat. However, its body was alright. The 280SE was stripped down entirely and rebuilt. Everything was restored like a stock car aside from the AC compressor. The radio knobs were 3D printed because they were too expensive to order.
When the 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Coupe was launched, it had a starting price of around $12,000 to $14,000. It was quite expensive but Leno thinks the 280SE 3.5 Coupe was worth it. The car came with an extraordinary interior which gave rich vibes and a pleasurable ride that allowed you to feel what exactly was happening with the engine and transmission. Some might find it annoying but in Jay Leno’s case, he loves the mechanicalness that old cars offer.

147. 1972 Citroën SM

The 1972 Citroën SM has been with Jay for more than 39 years. It was the first foreign car to win Motortrend’s ‘Car Of The Year”’ award and the first car to have rain-sensing windshield wipers. It was also the fastest front-wheel drive car at the time with 137-142 MPH top speed. That’s why Jay is in awe of this car because regardless of the speed, it offers a smooth ride all thanks to Citroen hydropneumatic suspension. The car also features a mushroom-looking blop instead of a brake pedal making it one of the unique features of the SM. Furthermore, despite its old age, Leno finds it modern and beautiful, unlike the Friends cast. Did you hear that, Jennifer Aniston? Maybe a little less Botox there, allegedly. That said, the 1972 Citroën SM was sold as a four-seater luxury car with a 2.7L V6 four-cam Maserati engine and a 5-speed manual transmission.

146. 2002 Pontiac Firebird WS6

Jay Leno drove the pace car at the Daytona 500 in 2002 which he hated because it had a terrible paint scheme of green and yellow. When asked for payment, he demanded a car and the company repaid him with the  2002 Pontiac Firebird WS6. Jay considers the 2002 Firebird WS6 the best and the last version of the Firebird company made before shutting down. Although he does admit that he doesn’t like its controversial nose as much. It always makes him smile, has ample features, and has plenty of torque. Besides that, Jay hasn’t remodeled or upgraded the car in any form since he thinks the Firebird is fun in its stock condition. However, he has installed an optimum battery. The 2002 Pontiac Firebird WS6 is powered by a 5.7L V8 attached to a 6-speed manual. This combo offers 325 horsepower and 350 lb-ft of torque.

145. 2009 Corvette ZR1

Jay calls it King of the Hill and no doubt in that since it was the most powerful car General Motors ever made until 2009. In his video explainer, Jay talks mostly about the specs and features of the car. What amazes Leno apart from the performance of the car is the protective layer put on the fiberglass. The special clear coat on the top of the Corvette ZR1 costs $60,000 for a gallon and shields it from cracking or bleaching out in the sun. Besides that, the coolest thing about Jay’s ZR1 is that it has serial number 00001. Yep, we are not shocked at this point. Since Jay is a guy who developed a concept car with General Motors. What is a big deal having the first Corvette ZR1 ever made by the company? Meanwhile, Leno has also discussed Corvette extensively with Alex & Greg Schult from SmokinVette.com, a place dedicated to Corvette. 

144. 2006 Pratt & Miller C6 RS Corvette

The 2006 Pratt & Miller Corvette was made as the ultimate road-legal Corvette which features a lot of race car tech. Pratt & Miller was the racing arm of GM that received victory in several racing competitions including Le Mans. That said, the 2006 Pratt & Miller Corvette is based on the 2006 Chevy Corvette Z06 and has an 8.2L V8 engine which is the most impressive thing in the car for Leno. Everything is made out of carbon fiber except for door skins, roof panels, and the hatch. 
For transforming the Corvette into a racing beast for streets, Pratt and Miller charged $185,000. Big bucks but the company did address several complaints in the Corvette before Chevrolet launched the ZR1. Only seven Pratt & Miller Corvette were made and Jay Leno owns the number 1 model. The car debuted at SEMA with a power output of over 600 horsepower and 650+ lb-ft of torque. That said, the Corvette made by Pratt & Miller has 18-inch front wheels and 19-inch rear wheels. It also happens to be the most dependable car in Jay Leno’s car collection and nothing has gone wrong with it. The Pratt & Miller Corvette has not even failed the smog test. Furthermore, until 2020, the Pratt & Miller C6RS Corvette had the greatest Corvette interior Leno had ever seen.

143. 1916 Crane-Simplex Model 5 Holbrook Skiff

According to Jay, the ride in the 1916 Crane-Simplex Model 5 Holbrook Skiff makes you feel like driving a yacht on the road. So we would recommend as the captain of a ship with wheels, not to be shy of saying “Ahoy” or “Hay-Hoe” loudly to the cops on the signals, they might laugh or arrest you if you are black. It's all fun. That said, this 1916 car came into production after the merger of the Simplex Automobile Company and the Crane Motor Company. The car was designed after a cigarette boat and also has a propeller attached to a wheel on the backside. It features a 9.3L six-cylinder engine which makes 110 horsepower. Jay loves the Crane-Simplex Model 5 Holbrook Skiff because of its independent systems. In modern cars, everything is electric but not in this which also has a hand-wound clock. Leno hadn’t put Crane-Simplex Model 5’s top down in more than 20 years until he shot the video for it.

142. 1918 Model 66 Pierce Arrow

Leno strictly recommends buying cars like the Pierce Arrow, Packard, or others from Owner’s Clubs. Despite the high price one might pay, one would get a car that had been maintained and preserved well. The 1918 Model 66 Pierce Arrow that Jay has is the very last Mode 66 ever made which still has the biggest engine put in a production car. Jay calls the Pierce Arrow the Rolls-Royce of the US. He bought it from Pat Craige, co-founder of Pierce Arrow. Before Pat, the car had been owned by three different individuals including James "Sunny Jim" Rolph Jr., former mayor of San Francisco and the 27th Governor of California. It means Jay Leno is the fifth owner of the car. The 1918 Model 66 has a 14.0L six-cylinder which offers a normal amount of torque comparable to steam cars. However, Jay doesn’t mention the exact number for the 825 cubic-inch engine. Besides being massive in size, the Pierce Arrow is rather easy to drive and steer after it has picked up some speed. He takes it out at 100-degree temperatures and climbs hills.

141. 1922 Wills Sainte Claire

Why did Jay Leno have so much praise for the 1922 Wills Sainte Claire? Well, it was built by the company founded by C. Harold Wills who was one of the first employees and partner of Henry Ford. The car has what Jay calls a “genius little motor”. The 1922 Wills Sainte Claire is powered by a 70 horsepower-4.3L V8 engine with twin-overhead cams developed by Wills. Jay Leno found the 1922 Claire in a desert. It was abandoned to bathe in scorching heat in the day and its wires were eaten in the night. After taking the car back to the garage, Jay Leno’s garage crew took it apart including the engine, and requested some new pieces. Around 12,000-14,000 such cars were made and the majority of them had six-cylinder engines. Leno estimates that only 80 or so are remaining. That’s why he values, the 1922 Wills Sainte Claire not many are left with the complex V8 motor which was one of the biggest factors of Claire’s near extinction. 

140. Ford Model T

According to a TMZ clip, Jay Leno indeed owns a Ford Model T but he has yet to release a video featuring the same. He was spotted driving the car on the road. Although he has featured other 1927 Ford Model T hot rods made by other people such as Brandon Fay and Clayton Paddison.

139. 1930 Duesenberg LeBaron Barrelside

Before Hemi was introduced in the automotive industry, Duesenberg was one of the most expensive and powerful cars better than Rolls-Royce cars in some aspects. That’s why, Leno mentions that every Duesenberg car has a story attached to it. The one in Jay Leno’s possession originally belonged to William Ashton, a 17-year-old boy who bought the car from stock money ($17,000) left behind by his grandfather. The car was with Ashton until 1958 before it was bought by a GI with money obtained from stolen diamonds of the raided German banks. 
The US soldier ended up committing suicide after a girl rejected him by asphyxiating him in the garage with this car. After his death, his brother became the owner of the 1930 Duesenberg. People would ask the guy if he would like to sell the car but he always refused. However, in one motorcycle meet-up event in Pennsylvania, Jay found the brother of the late owner of the Duesenberg. They started chatting and Jay Leno was offered the car. He ended up becoming the fourth owner of the 1930 Duesenberg LeBaron Barrelside.

138. 1932 Duesenberg SJ Murphy-Convertible

1932 is Jay Leno’s favorite year for automobiles in the 20th century. That’s why he likes collecting cars from the same year. His garage houses numerous Duesenbergs including this 1932 Duesenberg SJ Murphy-Convertible. It features a big 6.8L Inline-8 engine that pushes 265 horsepower and a body built by Walter J. Murphy Coachbuilders. Jay has yet to show off the 1932 SJ Murphy-Convertible in one of his videos, but he has been spotted driving it around the town. That said, the auction value of the 1932 Duesenberg SJ Murphy-Convertible is close to $2 million.

137. 1932 12-160A Custom Auburn

The Custom Auburn in Leno’s garage is equivalent to the Pontiac GTO back in those days. The 1932 12-160A Custom Auburn was restored by Jay’s friend Randy Ema who not only brought it back to its original form but also installed a side mirror that never came with the stock model. The car had an original MSRP of around $1,400 which was quite cheaper than Duesenberg. However, this is also the reason why you need tools to open the top which is far more inconvenient. 
Regardless, this cool-looking custom model has a 6.4 V12 that supplies 160 horsepower. The engine had an unorthodox combustion chamber and a racer named Ab Jenkins set several records using this motor. That’s why Jay calls it fascinating, unusual, and a work of art 391 cu-in motors. 
He also recommends reading a book called, “The V12 Engine: The Untold Inside Story of the Technology, Evolution, Performance, and Impact of All”, written by author and journalist Karl Ludvigsen. Besides that, the Custom Auburn also comes with a four-wheel brake system, unlike other Ford models which still use mechanical brakes.

136. 1934 Frazer Nash

Piers Morgan’s appearance in Jay Leno’s garage for clickbates is surprising but Jay taking sharp turns with his British 1934 Frazer Nash is hardly despite the old age is hardly a wonder. Jay Leno and his team finished the restoration of 1934 Frazer Nash in 7-8 years. What’s fascinating about the Frazer Nash is that it doesn’t have a transmission or differential but chains like a 10-speed bike. 
According to Leno, it is a pity that the 1934 Frazer Nash doesn’t have an Alfa Romeo brand tag on it. Otherwise, instead of $355,015, its value would have been at least $1 million. The 1934 Nash in Jay’s car collection came to the US in the early 1950s and ended up in an unnamed man’s garage. Leno brought the car back but it needed a lot of reconstruction as most of the parts were either porous, rotted, or missing. Jay Leno and his garage crew had to rebuild these parts including the crankcase using their 3D printer.

135. 1920 ReVere-Duesenberg Four-Passenger Convertible

Extremely rare and super fast for a car that is 120 years old, the 1920 ReVere-Duesenberg Four-Passenger is indeed a treasure even the owners of the most expensive car collections in the world will covet. When Jay found the ReVere-Duesenberg back in 2005, it was fairly gone. It looked as if it had been sitting in the same place for half a century. That said, the 1920 ReVere-Duesenberg Four-Passenger features a rare walking beam engine which Duesenberg sold to other companies. The 5.5L engine used to provide 100 horsepower which crushed Model T with only around 22 horsepower. Jay hasn’t taken the top off the car because he doesn’t want it to wrinkle like his face.

134. 1953 Talbot-Lago GSL

With his fleet of 150+ cars, Michael Faux with start chasing Jay Leno, if he sees the 1953 Talbot-Lago on the road to buy it. That’s how captivating the automotive royalty, the Talbot-Lago Grand Sport Lago (GSL) is. However the significance of the car came about too late since by the time the French manufacturer built the Talbot-Lago GSL, the company went under business. 
Jay Leno bought the Talbot-Lago GSL coupe from a 98-year-old man who went to France to purchase the car back in the early 1960s. The car then sat in his warehouse from 1965 to 2020 until the day Jay brought it back to Burbank. After bringing it to the garage, a big restoration was ahead. Since most of the things in the 1953 Talbot-Lago were rotted and rusted. Even brake fluid had turned into jel. Besides that, the car also had a few unusual things. It had manual transmission instead of the Wilson Preselector gearbox which was common in Talbot-Lagos. It has also been raced. Jay deduces that all these changes must have been done in the factory itself by someone who desired it to be such a way. Furthermore, only 19 such cars were made and out of that, only this one went missing for some time.

133. 1941 Ford GPW

Jay Leno donated and supported charities such as the Veterans Charity Ride, The White Heart Foundation, and USO. He has gifted cars to disabled veterans as well. It clearly shows how much he loves the country's veterans. That’s why he decided to rebuild the 1941 Ford GPW from the WW2 era as a tribute to “those who made the ultimate sacrifice”.

132. 1935 Brough Superior 

Jay Leno’s motorcycle collection has numerous Brough motorcycles which proves he loves the brand. He also owns a 1935 Brough Superior which he featured in his November 2020 restoration blog. Jay’s team hasn’t put out any videos or news related to the Brough Superior yet. We will update you more about the same in the future as soon as possible.

131. 1955 Packard Caribbean

The 1955 Packard Caribbean belongs to a special and favorite category of cars in Jay Leno’s car collection. It is among a few cars that are still original and unrestored (except for the modern battery and alternator). When he got the car it was in good condition but didn’t have the stock transmission. He then replaced the TorqueFlite transmission with the manual gearbox with the help of the Packard Club. It has a 5.7L V8 engine, the first eight-cylinder motor by Packard which packs 275 horsepower. However, what impresses Jay the most in the 1955 Carribean is the suspension system and the smooth drive. The car features a 9-foot-long torsion bar and a level control. 
Meanwhile, the 1955 Packard Caribbean is also the same car in which Jay Leno had his first brake fade experience. That’s not it. Jay’s connection with his Carribean runs deep. He also used to pull up to The Tonight Show in the Caribbean. The car was featured in the opening credit as well. Additionally, Jay owns the 1956 Packard Carribean model as well which is quite impressive since only 500 of such cars were built. It was the swan song for the company.

130. 1957 Chevrolet Corvette

The 1957 Chevrolet Corvette is one of Jay Leno’s favorite cars. He also calls it one of the best-looking Corvettes of all time. That said, the 1957 Corvette in Jay’s garage was ordered by a GI (a US soldier) in Korea in 1957. He wanted the car to be as light and potent as possible. Hence, he chose to not have a radio, courtesy lights, and many other features including the soft top. As a result, the 1957 Chevrolet Corvette came with a stock 283 cu-in engine with 270 horsepower and a 4-speed manual transmission. The exterior has Inca Silver paint which was only done on nearly 65 Corvettes at the time. There is the orange interior which oddly goes well with the exterior color. Besides that, Jay’s Corvette was restored by Mike McLusky. Everything was kept original except for the magnesium wheels and tires.

129. 1958 Imperial Convertible

Jay Leno has been interested in automobiles since he was young. He still remembers how rich folks would around in cars like the Imperial Convertible. It was the biggest and the widest American car in 1968 which was powered by a 6.2L V8 that gave 345 horsepower. The same engine everyone craved for to be put in their 1932 Fords. Besides that, the car makes Leno laugh because of its huge size. Yet, he calls it the “definition of Boulevard drive”. If Danny Koker with his Cadillacs were to drive by Jay Leno’s garage, he would certainly plan a heist to steal the 1958 Imperial. The 1958 Imperial Convertible’s first owner was the same guy from whom Jay had purchased his 1967 Chrysler Imperial. Frank Sinatra, Dean Martine, and many other celebs and movie stars had been in the 1958 Imperial. One of Jay’s friends bought the car first before selling it.

128. 1960 Triumph TR3A

Jay Leno likes British cars a lot and his ownership of Multiple Lotuses, Bentleys, and others is a testament to this fact. However, the TR3A Triumph has a different story behind it. He doesn’t love the car because of its styling or engine. For Jay, the 1960 Triumph TR3A is special because it used to belong to his older brother, Patrick Leno who was 10 years older than him and passed away in 2002. The car was ruined when Patrick was in an accident with his beloved Triumph which gave him a big shock. After gaining enough success from the Tonight Show, Jay Leno rebuilt the car for his brother. This is the sole reason Jay loves the 1960 TR3A and gets teary every time he talks about it.

127. 1966 NSU Spider

The NSU Spider had a limited production. Hence, only a few of them are remained and are mostly forgotten. Leno lusted after the first-ever Wankel engine car for years. The engine was developed by a Nazi German engineer, Felix Wankel way before Mazda did. That’s why it saddens Leno when interesting inventions come from “bad people”. 
Nonetheless, according to Jay, the NSU Wankel Spider handles quite well and runs smoothly. The 1966 NSU Spider makes only 54 horsepower which was hardly comparable to the Ford Mustang it competed with in the price bracket.

126. 1967 Hoffman Citroën 2CV

No Dustin Hoffman and Jay’s 1967 Hoffman doesn’t have any connection whatsoever. We get it that the 87-year-old actor is way older than the late 60s car itself. However, his car collection is rather limited and has no Citron car in it. Meanwhile, ‘Hoffman’ in the car’s name is derived from German designer, Wolfgang Hoffmann. In the mid-80s, he designed fiberglass body for 2CV chassis. 
He bought the car from none other than the US Ambassador to the US. The 1967 Hoffman Citroën 2CV originally belonged to Amabssoror’s brother and it was parked outside with the hood open for 20 years. When Jay saw the Hoffman Citron in reality, it was a little different from the pictures. After reaching the destination, right after opening the car’s door, a horde of mice ran out. As a result, before taking the car to the garage, Jay Leno and his team had to fumigate it. Every part was taken apart since he didn’t want to ruin those precious cars by remaining mice that are enviable even to the likes of Jerry Seinfeld who has downsized his car collection.

125. 1966 Lotus Elan 26R

It took close to 18 months to restore Jay Leno’s 1966 Lotus Elan 26R. The car was originally white in color but Jay wanted to build “the ultimate Lotus”, so his team went all out and gave it a shade of green which is nothing short of British Racing Green provided by Aston Martin. The car also has a yellow strip running in the center. Furthermore, with the help of Jim Hall, the team built the engine, oil tank, exhaust, chassis, and almost everything as a tribute to all the mechanics and fabricators who had worked with Jay and Jim. A plague has been put under the hood for the same. It was a dream engine that Jim Hall always wanted to build. 

A lot of the interior parts including the gear shifter were made with the help of a rapid prototyping machine owned by Jay Leno. Since Jay has a big build, the pedals were kept a little far away in the driver's seat so that he could wear his “normal shoes”. Moreover, the 1966 Lotus Elan 26R a.k.a the Ultimate Lotus weighs nearly 1,358 pounds and is only 145 inches long.

124. 1968 Triumph TR6

Jay Leno found the French blue Triumph TR6 in a barn where it was sitting for around two decades. It was in “fair shape” but the TR6 needed almost everything in the restoration process, especially the engine which had bent valves, worn-out cams, and more.

Leno and his team got the car somewhere in 2018. A video was posted on his official Jay Leno’s Garage YouTube channel as a restoration blog in 2022 in which his team was putting back a stock engine. The current status of the restoration process is not known. Although Jay has made clear that the 1968 TR6 Triumph won’t be in hundred percent restored as it will have some mods. Jay also expressed that he would like to drive the car around and climb the hill with a hit but racing in the TR6 is not an idea he has entertained, YET!

123. 1968 Pontiac Firebird Sprint

One of the rarest Pontiacs has found its place in Jay’s garage. He had been looking for it for a long time after seeing it in Hot Rod magazine. The Firebird Sprint came with overhead cams making it one of the first cars with overhead cams post WWII in the US. It was made by PMD or Pontiac Motor Division. That said, the original owner of the car was in the Navy. He took advantage of the discount program offered for military personnel and ended up getting as many options in the car as he could. 

As far as the 1968 Pontiac Firebird Sprint, for Jay, “Everything is better”. He was impressed by its design, comfort, and features. He is not shy about saying that it handles like a sports car. He especially loves shifting gears on the Firebird Sprint.

122. 2011 Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 V10

The Audi R8 was one of the first cars that Leno reviewed on his website. However, it remains unclear if he actually owns the 2011 Audi R8 Spyder or not. When he discussed the 2017 Audi R8 V10 Plus and 2018 Audi R8 V10 RWS with Audi R8 Product Manager, Anthony Garvis, Leno didn’t look like he was sold on its appearance that much.

If Leno does own the 2011 Audi R8 Spyder then it would have a stock 5.2L V10 with 525 horsepower provided his team hasn’t done anything with it. That said, Jay did do a test run with Justin Bell. He also dropped the top on the 2011 R8 Spyder while driving.

121. 1927 Klieber

Only two 1927 Klieber are left, according to Jay which makes it incredibly rare. The Klieber was specifically made in the city of San Francisco to be sold to local residents only. Apparently, the restoration of the 1927 Klieber is still ongoing since Jay hasn’t announced any updates related to it. The car will likely keep the original black paint with green stripes on side profiles with “Swiss Insurance Agency” painted on its doors. That said, the real-time worth of the Klieber is hard to quantify. However, at least we know that the car would cost $48,202 if the price of the top model ($2,657) is adjusted with inflation.

The 1927 Klieber was like the other traditional car of its type but it came with massive four-wheel brakes. It was basically built on a truck chassis but sold as a “home product and luxurious automobile” with an "aristocratic appearance”.  What makes Jay’s Klieber even rare despite being one of the two in existence is that it has an eight-cylinder continental engine which was only installed in three or four such models.

120. 1938 MG T-Type

The 1938 MG T-Type in Jay’s workshop was once owned by a WWII Air Force Veteran who got the car as a gift on his 1921 birthday. Jay’s unnamed friend found the car in a terrible state. From body to engine, everything needed a thorough restoration. Meanwhile, the exact specifications and the model name are also unknown. 

Jay decided to buy the 1938 because he likes the particular period of history it belongs to. He admires the story and the former owner who died in the Supermarine Spitfire aircraft in the war. Furthermore, Leno is fond of the Rolls-Royce Merlin engine which was used in several aircraft. The exact specifications of the car are yet to be made public. Since Leno has not put out any detailed video regarding the 1938. He is either still restoring the car or keeping it for the later seasons of the show, Jay Leno’s Garage.

119. 1925 Cadillac Phaeton

The 1925 Cadillac V63 Phaeton in Jay Leno’s garage has special historical significance. It was the first car that Farmers Insurance ever insured. Keep in mind that it is not the same car that was insured, just the same model, which had a starting price of $3,085. The 1925 Cadillac was also a revolutionary car that used a cross-plane crank in the V8 engine for smoother power delivery. The V63 Phaeton was also the first car with standard front-wheel brakes.

Farmers Insurance used the 1925 Cadillac V63 Phaeton for promotion for years. However, later due to frequent maintenance, the company reached out to Leno and sold the car. In the market, the value of the 1925 Cadillac V63 Phaeton can go around $55,000. Leno hasn’t revealed many changes he has done in the car except for the replacement of the spark plug.

118. 1952 MG TD Hot Rod

The 1952 MG TD Hot Rod in Jay Leno’s car collection was built by his friend David Stenmark in New England. The car has been heavily modified for better performance and has been run in three races. David discovered the MG TD in a former owner’s lawn bushes, where it was lying in terrible condition, with each fender torn apart. He paid $150 for the  1952 MG TD.

The 1952 MG TD Hot Rod is hardly in stock condition. It first had a 5.7L engine which was bored and made 6.2L for more horsepower. The brakes were also one of the biggest challenges Jay had to face as they could hardly get it to stop. He took the help of Willwood Engineers to design new disc brakes with CR-X-inspired direct bolting caliper for his hot rod.

117. 1938 Tatra T87

The Tatra T87 was made in Czechoslovakia by Hans Ledwinka, a contemporary of Ferdinand Porsche. Jay loves the aerodynamic design of the body especially that big fin on the back. He can’t help but compliment the genius of the car which came into existence due to Hans Ledwinka and Paul Jaray. Besides that, Jay likes to call the Tatra T87 a Nazi Killer. After Germany conquered Czechoslovakia, it took over the Tatra factory. High-ranking officials would drive then drive these cars on the autobahn at a high speed causing cars to roll over and the result? Several death. Hence, after the loss of seven commanding officers, the use of Tatra was prohibited by Hitler.

Jay has great admiration for the Tatra T87 even though it is less valued than Tucker cars despite predating it by a decade. His car has a rear engine setup with an air cooling system. It also comes with four-wheel hydraulic brakes. Besides that, Leno claims driving the Tatra T87 is so easy that you could steer it with a finger. He compares it to a modern-day power steering arrangement.

116. 1966 Chevrolet Corvair Yenko Stinger

The 1966 Chevrolet Corvair Yenko Stinger is a special car modified by Don Yenko who was called Caroll Shelby of Chevrolet. Don ordered 100 Chevrolet Corvair and changed them into “race” cars. The one owned by Jay Leno has a serial number 54. Jay bought the car from Jeff Guzzetta, a fireman who also did the restoration job on the Corvair Yenko Stinger. Leno decided to not flirt and change anything major in the car except for changing the fuel pump. Meanwhile, Jay also recommends reading a book, ‘Don Yenko and the Yenko Stinger’, written by Charles "Bud" Doerge to those who want to know more about the car’s genuineness before making a purchase.

All 100 Corvair Yenko Stinger were originally painted white with a blue strip. Each car had a stage to it. Stage 1 and stage 2 cars could produce 140 horsepower and 190 horsepower respectively. Stage 3 and Stage 4 were meant for racing and offered a much higher output of 220 horsepower and above. Jay’s 1966 Chevrolet Corvair Yenko Stinger is a stage 2 car. Furthermore, he also likes to call it poor man’s Porsche 911.

115. 1961 Chevrolet Corvair 95 Rampside

According to Leno, the 1961 Chevrolet Corvair 95 Rampside was a gamble by GM. It had an innovative design and mechanics which differed from other trucks so far. It was also the first truck to get an independent suspension. That said, Jay found the Corvair pickup truck less than a mile away from his workup in an industrial area. He paid $600 for a rusty truck that was standing in a pile of junk.

Jay is quite clear. In a situation like the Pandemic, he wants to drive around in cars and trucks like the 1961 Chevrolet Corvair instead of a Lamborghini with open exhaust tails. Although he does iterate the fact that it is not the safest vehicle to be in when you are in an accident. Regardless, Leno loves driving this goofy truck which gives a unique experience of sitting ahead of front wheels. 

114. 1918 Cadillac Type 57 Victoria

The 1918 Cadillac Type 57 Victoria in Jay Leno’s garage is the same as when it rolled out of the factory. From the paint to the engine, nothing has been updated or replaced except for the green glass in the front headlights. Jay bought the Type 57 Victoria from John Woodward who kept the car in good condition and never let it out of Southern California.

The 1918 Cadillac Type 57 Victoria features a fat man wheel. If one was girthy and chubby, they could adjust the steering wheel to get in the car comfortably. It was a type of car that rich people would go in to collect rent. Additionally, the Type 57 Victoria was also the first mass-produced car with a V8 Cadillac.

113. 1957 Buick Roadmaster

Unlike his 1955 Roadmaster which has been heavily modified, the 1957 Buick Roadmaster is all original. He politely calls it a less pretty car compared to others in his garage but that is only because Leno has not worked on it. Before Leno bought it, there had been two owners of the 1957 Roadmaster. It also had been in a tiny accident that damaged one of the front fenders.

Jay’s Roadmaster has the original upholstery and paint from the factory. He has touched it because the car is “too nice to restore”. As far as the transmission is concerned, Jay is not entirely satisfied with the Dynaflow gearbox as he compares it with the modern CVT. Regardless, he finds the ride in the big old dinosaur-like car rather comfortable.

112. 1924 Bentley Twin Turbo

The 1924 Bentley Twin Turbo is a custom hot rod built by Jay Leno and his team but it remains a memorable piece of the era when the British carmaker was under the leader of W.O. Bentley. That said, since Jay didn’t want to molest an original car for his hot rod, he decided to buy a race car that had a 4.5L engine. He installed the same engine as his 1931 Bentley sedan but added a twin-turbocharger setup inside them to make it as powerful as the modern C5 Corvette.

Jay hasn’t specified what type of transmission he has put in the 1924 Bentley Twin Turbo except for the fact that he calls it a “Dog box transmission”. Given his liking, we believe he has installed a 4-speed manual setup. Two particular things attract Jay’s attention to the Bentley. It is the heavily clustered dashboard and its rear end.

111. 1958 Lancia Aurelia

Lancia is Jay Leno’s favorite Italian car manufacturer. The Aurelia is the greatest car the brand built and one of the finest Italian sports cars ever, according to Jay. That said, the Lancia Aurelia established many firsts. It was the first production car with a V6 engine and radial tires. The base car of the 1958 Lancia Aurelia was around $5,400 which was quite expensive compared to the Ford Thunderbird with V8 priced at $3,100. That said, the current average auction worth of the 1958 Lancia Aurelia is close to $228,040.

The Pininfarina body style with conservative use of chrome made the Lancia Aurelia stand out in the crowd of American and European cars. Besides that, Jay admires the construction and design of the transmission as he compares it with a “beautiful watch”. He especially likes Aurelia’s driving experience as while driving the car he claims one becomes part of the car itself. 

110. 1916 Owen Magnetic

“The car of thousand speeds” or “the magic of magnitude”, the Owen Magnetic goes by several nicknames. However, just like Leno said, hardly anyone knows about them. He suspects only around a dozen such cars are left in the US. Jay has owned the 1916 Owen Magnetic for more than 34 years. He searched the 1916 Magnetic for a long time. After all, it is one of the rarest, most unheard of, and most unusual cars out there.

The 1916 Owen Magnetic is an electric car indeed but it uses a gas engine. Basically, it runs with the help of an electric generator which is powered by the engine. Jay found the car in Norway and was owned by Willie Gilbert. In the 1960s, Izzy Liberman brought the car to the US and eventually, it was sold to Leno. It was all rotted up and rusty. Hence, Jay Leno did a lot of work on the car. He and his team even installed a 3D-printed valve cover to avoid oil leakage. It was one of the few first things Jay Leno and crew made using a 3D printer. One of the great things about the Owen Magnetic is that its engine never overheats. Additionally, Jay likes how smoothly the car runs and how easy it is to stop with the electric brakes.

109. 1950 Plymouth Suburban

The 2-door station wagon was a utilitarian car sold to working-class men and now one has ended up in the hands of a guy who is worth almost half a billion dollars. As per Jay, this “good old girl” is quite a dependable car. Jay Leno was actually carried in one of the Suburban coupes to home from hospital after his birth. Leno's family owned the car until he turned 7. Later, it was replaced by the 1957 Plymouth Belvedere. Jay bought the 1950 Suburban from Leonard K., a Korean car veteran’s children. Former American bronze star soldier’s daughters’ called saying that Jay would like the car as much as their dad did. After the purchase of the car, Jay Leno also donated some money to the Disabled American Veterans Charity on behalf of the late Sergeant Leonard Kolejestki.

“The whole world slows down”, says Leno when he is driving the Plymouth with the tube radio on. He suggests that it is a great car to roam around the town but don’t take it for long-distance travel. The particular station wagon model that Jay has decorative door handles, a luxury plastic interior, drum brakes, fender skirts, sliding rear windows, and foldable rear seats.

108. 1929 Bugatti Type 40 Grand Sport

The so-called “least expensive Bugatti” is rather expensive now as it has an average auction value of $419,617. It was made to cater to youngsters who liked sports cars but were not that passionate about hardcore racing. Jay considers it as the street equivalent of the Type 35B. It can be described as a “parts bin car” where parts of other Bugattis come together. However, other than the single door, the bespoke part that is specific to the Type 40 is its radiator. Having said that, he bought it from the co-founder of American Bugatti Club, Bob Dunlap who became the third member of the club himself. Jay’s Type 40 has chassis number 666 and he has owned it for more than 44 years.

The 1929 Bugatti Type 40 Grand Sport has a Type 37 style engine which features a two-cylinder with six valves and an overhead cam. The max engine offered is 70 horsepower. Meanwhile, Jay has never taken the top down on the Type 40 because he likes how perfectly the car looks and he would dislike wrinkles on the soft top.  When Jay drives the Type 40, he can’t help but fall in love with it. He admires how quickly the gear shifts and how easy it is to steer. He is a huge fan of all the “mechanicalness” of the car.

107. 1962 Maserati 3500 GTi

Jay’s 1962 Maserati 3500 GTi was put in a storage unit in 1981 and it stayed there for thirty years. It was in a good state despite being a barn find but it still needed a lot of work. Jay Leno’s team spent two years restoring the 1962 Maserati 3500 GTi. Maserati made it to sell as a road car to make money. The company used Gerling disc brakes, ZF gearbox, Lucas fuel injection system, and many other parts from the market instead of developing them to reduce cost. However, Maserati did develop the chassis, body, and engine for it. Jay was originally searching for a DB5 Aston Martin which kinda looked similar to the Maserati 3500 GTi. He ended up buying the 1962 Maserati 3500 GTi for $25,000.

The 1962 Maserati 3500 GTi was supposedly the first production car with a fuel injection system. During the restoration process, Leno’s team encountered several problems with the engine, transmission, suspension, and injection systems. They took help from small local companies such as Bilstein, Pierce Manifolds, Kinsler, and others to fix the issues. Furthermore, the AC setup was moved to the back of the car to make the interior neat in the front row.

106. 1937 Bugatti Type 57 Atlantic

The automatic royalty and one of the prettiest cars in the world is what the 1937 Bugatti Type 57 Atlantic is. It was made by the son of Ettore Bugatti, Jean Bugatti who apparently died in the Type 57 during a test drive at the age of 30. Having said that, Jay’s 1937 Bugatti Type 57 Atlantic is a ‘re-bodied” car. The original surviving car now belongs to Ralph Lauren and Mullin Automotive Museum.

The 1937 Bugatti Type 57 is a re-bodied car but it does have the original engine and chassis from Bugatti. It was built by Eric Knoxx and his friend. The duo made two such examples. Meanwhile, Jay likes to drive the Type 57 a lot. Every time he takes the car out for a run, people come up to him dumbfounded by the beauty of the Type. Not sure if he drives his Bugatti Type 44 just as often as the Type 57.
 

105. 1906 Advance Steam Traction Engine

The biggest steam-powered vehicle in Jay Leno’s car collection is the 1906 Advance Steam Traction Engine. It weighs 13 tons and can pull up to 55,000 lbs of weight on a sled. The 104-year-old steam-powered tractor was rebuilt by Jay Leno’s friend Arman Rawlings. The big steam engine vehicle could run on wood, coal, or even straw but it has been converted to operate on Propane. 

Jay’s Steam Traction Engine was first ordered by Berserk Hennepin in Minnesota from Advanced Steam Company in 1905. It is 104 inches wide and 114 inches tall. The Traction Engine tractor was parked outside in 1950 when Jay’s friends Sunny Rowland and Arman Rawlings were found in a terrible condition. It was all rotted up. Furthermore, even after restoration, it takes two people and 250-300 gallons of water to run the 1906 Advance Steam Traction Engine.

104. 1932 Packard Twin Six

When Jay Leno was hosting The Tonight Show, he invited a 106-year-old salesman named, Victor Christian. Leno tried to impress him with his 1932 Packard but he got handed down pretty quickly when Jay got “it's ok” in reply. Victor added that Packard cars were “shit” after 1915. However, despite the criticism the 1932 Packard Twin Six remains close to Leno’s heart as it was the first classic car he bought in the mid-80s. According to him, none of the car companies offered build quality as good as Packard. Its cars had bigger engines but they were still quieter than Duesenberg.

Jay Leno purchased the 1932 Packard from America’s F1 world champion, Phil Hill. Jay didn’t do anything with the car as Phil had done an excellent restoration job with the Packard Twin Six. In more than 30 years, all the former late-night show host did was change the oil. Leno would drive it quite often with the windshield open as its natural AC. Meanwhile, while introducing his car to the public on his show, Jay discussed Phil Hill to a great extent to pay homage to him.

103. 1911 Packard Model 18

What makes the 1911 Packard Model 18 in Jay Leno’s car collection is that he can trace it back to its first owner. He has all the little documentation associated with the car. According to them, the Model 18 was modified in the mid-30s or early 40s. However, it retains the hand-built quality of the pre-1915 Packard models that offered a unique mechanical feeling. That’s why Jay likes this particular model more than his 1932 Packard. 

Jay Leno’s team hasn’t violated the Packard Model 18 too much. The only major thing they updated in it was the electric starter as cranking up a 326 cu-in engine was a big hassle for Leno. No hydraulic bakes have been installed, and the Model 18 retains its original rear mechanical brakes. Furthermore, the Model 18 offers only about 30 horsepower but back in the day, it was enough as the speed limit was up to 15 MPH and this one could reach a top speed of 60 MPH. The quick shift, easy startup, and higher speed were some of the things offered by the likes of Packard that put Steam Car out of business.

102. 1934 Chrysler Airflow

Only three Chrysler Airflow Imperial CX are left in the world, making it incredibly rare and to no one’s surprise, Jay Leno owns one. Jay uses the same words for the Airflow that his dad used for their first Plymouth. He calls it a dependable “good old girl”. He adds that the 1934 Chrysler was not that powerful but it was reliable at least. Meanwhile, despite the revolutionary streamlined design, Leno reminds us that the Chrysler Airflow didn’t enjoy success comparable to Duesenberg. Jay thinks that despite the rarity, the design of the Chrysler Airflow two-door coupe was much better than this four-door sedan.

The waterfall grille in the Chrysler Airflow Imperial was the center of automobile controversy in 1934 as people found the design quite odd. That said, the car is quite luxurious inside and you get the entry through the suicide doors. There is so much room in the Airflow that Jay compares it to a minivan. In addition to that, he likes the CX model because the windshield opens up and allows the wind to flow through it. 

101. 1971 Porsche 911 T

The 911 T was the base model for those who could not afford more powerful iterations. Jay found it in an underground garage of a Condo in Beverly Hills, California. After the owner passed away, Leno got a call from his wife about the car. It was in workout condition and had been used quite a lot but the 911 T wasn’t restored and had almost no rust. Although it did have some accident damage. Moreover, the interior also needed some work such as the front and rear seats. The car is covered in a Sepia Brown color.

The 1971 Porsche 911 T stock model had an output of 125 horsepower but Jay’s upgrades have increased it to 225 horsepower. The car has over 100,000 miles on it. In 2021, Jo Koy came on Jay Leno's Garage episode with his green 2021 Porsche 911 Turbo S and asked Jay to sell him the 1971 Porsche 911 T which was Koy’s dream car and Leno refused right away. 

100. 1932 Bowtie Deuce Roadster

The 1932 Bowtie Deuce Roadster in Jay’s garage has a 1932 Chevy frame with a 1932 Ford body. It is basically a tribute to the original Deuce coupe. Since an original frame is required to get the title for the car from the DMV, Jay, and his team on purpose didn’t polish up the frame to prove the originality. Additionally, the car was built for the Las Vegas SEMA show back in 2005 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the small-block Chevy. He calls it the “California Summer Car”.

Jay Leno’s team put all the steam Ford body with a Chevy grill. Furthermore, it has several parts taken from the Corvette which mainly includes the LS7 engine from the 2006 Z06 model. The stock Corvette Z06 put out around 505 horsepower whereas Jay has done some extra work with the motor for those extra horses. The 1932 Bowtie Deuce Roadster also has 18-inch front wheels, 20-inch rear wheels, Brembo brakes, Cadillac CTS-V differential, dual exhausts, power windows, and a blue interior inspired by the 1960s Corvette.

99. 1920 Cunningham

The Cunningham from 1920 in Jay’s garage is not fully unrestored but it has kept the original paint to this date. Although the fender did need a new coat. It was quite a popular car back in the day. After all, Cunningham competed with brands like Rolls Royce. These were driven by wealthy families such as Rockefeller Vanderbilts. Jay bought the car from David and Scott. It was found in rather good condition at least from outside. However, the real issues lay underneath where the engine was almost in a gone state.

The 1920 Cunningham solely from the price range was a really expensive car. It was priced at nearly $9000 in 1920 which is close to $142,048 in 2024. The price was justified as Cunninghams were hand-built luxury cars. Besides that, Jay Leno’s team hasn’t done much work on the body. It was mostly cleaned and polished. The interior is almost all original except for the leather on the seats. Jay suspects that his 1920 Cunningham could be the last of its body type that has survived the bunt of the time.

98. 1932 Bugatti Type 49

The 1932 Type 49 is one of the few Bugatti Gran Tourer cars in Jay Leno’s car collection. When Jay found it, the Bugatti Type 49 was rusting with his all might. The door panels were red while the wood and carpet were rotting. It needed a big job to get back to its former glory. Fun fact: Leno and his mechanics didn’t restore the car. It was Hjeltness Restoration in Escondido, California. It was previously owned by Dr. Bersenger who took the Type 49 to Pebble Beach and won in its class.

The 1932 Bugatti Type 49 was one of the last cars to feature a single overhead cam eight-cylinder engine which had 16 spark plugs. That said, Leno hasn’t done much to the car. In fact, he claims he has never taken the top off because he doesn't want the interior to get ruined. Although Jay and his wife like to cruise in the Type 49. He usually takes it out for a ride a few times a month. As per Leno, it is one of the rare Pebble Beach cars that you can drive comfortably in the LA traffic.

97. 1928 Bugatti Type 38A

The only American-bodied Bugatti ever made sits quietly in the Bugatti section of Jay Leno’s Burbank garage. The 1928 Bugatti Type 38A’s body was made by Murphy Company in Pasadena, California. The car was originally built at the request of Charles S. Howard. The star of the movie, “Sea Biscuit” ordered a chassis from Bugatti and asked Murphy to build a custom body for it. The car would eventually be called the “American Roadster” or “Murphy Roadster”.

Jay’s 1928 Bugatti Type 38A was used by Katharine Hepburn in the 1993 movie “Christopher Strong”. That said, the car was a revolutionary piece of automobile at the time. Despite being a roadster, it didn’t have side curtains, running boards, or a top. Additionally, the Type 38A has also been featured at the 2002 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance.

96. 1921 Benz-Mercedes A.K.A Rabbit-the-First

Technically, it is the 1908 Benz-Mercedes. It was built by Scars Brick in 1921 who raced it on the Brooklands race track in the UK and lapped in 113 MPH. Jay claims the 1921 Benz-Mercedes Rabbit-the-First is the perfect example of the trend which featured installing aero engines in cars and driving them for fun. Jay’s car features a 230 horsepower 1914 Benz engine. That said, Leno says that the Rabbit cars are often confused with the Countess of Broski cars shown in the 1968 movie, “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang”.

When Jay bought the Benz-Mercedes hot rod, it was barely running which was the biggest issue of all. It has been through numerous owners and the most famous of all was Peter Helck. Jay Leno’s Garage team spent around 10 years working on the car. A lot was fixed in the car including the engine’s water jackets that were remade with brass by Jay Leno Garage’s “metal man” Jimmy. Other restoration work included installing a Zenith carburetor, a twin-plate clutch, disc brakes, a new copper exhaust, new fans, and more.

95. 1906 Stanley Steamer Vanderbilt Cup Racer

It's been more than 32 years since the 1906 Stanley Steamer Vanderbilt Cup Racer found its place in Jay Leno’s garage. In 2007, when Dennis Gage of MyClassicCarTV visited the former comedian’s workshop, Jay scorched the boiler of the Vanderbilt Cup Racer while trying to start it. This and a few other undisclosed problems made Jay put the 1906 Stanley Steamer Vanderbilt Cup Racer’s fixes on hold for a few years. So much for a car that Jay describes as “virtually maintenance-free”. LOL

The 1906 Stanley Steamer Vanderbilt Cup Racer used to have a 23-inch boiler which was replaced by a bigger 30-inch boiler. Jay and his team took nearly 26 tries before they could get the accurate design of boiler baffles. Previously, it used to make 20 horsepower but with the new setups, the Stanley Steamer has the support of more horses. However, Leno has not revealed the final figure. Reportedly, it makes close to 150 horsepower but VIPfortunes can’t verify it at the moment. 

94. 1925 Doble Series E-Steam

Just like the White Model M, the 1925 Doble Series E-Steam is a rather simpler car to use as it required less work to start which Jay Leno says was not the case for Stanleys. He claims that to this day, the 1925 Doble Series E-Steam is “The best steam car”. It also meets modern emission standards because of the closed system that generates around 2 million BTU.

Jay’s 1925 Doble Series E-Steam has six hundred feet of coil, a draft booster, and a steam generator. It also features a burner coated with modern ceramic material which can withstand temperatures up to 6,000 degrees. Leno goes on to claim that the 1925 Doble Series E-Steam’s machinery is more complicated than his McLaren F1 which is basically due to numerous problems associated with the car. Nonetheless, when everything is fine, the 1925 Doble Series E-Steam offers a range of 200 miles.

93. 1922 Standley Steamer

The 1922 Standley Steamer is almost the same car as those 1910s Stanleys in Jay Leno’s car collection. It doesn’t have any interesting new features or tech. According to Leno, it is just 2000 lbs heavier than its older siblings. It has a hand-painted body, rear brakes, wood wheels, a generator, and a boiler.

The 1922 Standley Steamer is one of the last steamcars built by Stanley. Jay says that the 1922 Steamer is fun to drive but it is not practical. He doesn’t forget to highlight how much of a hassle it was to just start the car up. He questioned the choices of those who bought steam cars in 1922 instead of gasoline options.

92. 1909 White Model M

“If you like train, you would love one of these”, Jay couldn’t have said it better than this for a car that looks like a stagecoach. Stanleys and many other steam cars didn’t have transmissions but some White models had it because of their size and weight. The Model M runs on superheated steam which acts as a turbocharger as opposed to Stanley steam cars which use saturated steam. That said, For Jay, the Model M is the most sophisticated and classic Edwardian car.

The 1909 White Model M was the most powerful of all the White steam cars which made up to 40 horsepower. Furthermore, the Model M needs water, pilot fuel (Hexane), and regular fuel to operate. As per Jay, his Model M can run 5-8 miles per gallon of water. It can reach up to 60 MPH but it's best to drive it at 40 MPH. The Model M can travel up to 150 miles once filled. That said, in today’s value, the Model M would have been priced around $138,753.

91. 1907 White Steam Car

From Theodore a.k.a Teddy Roosevelt and William Howard Taft to the US army and the common rich people, the White Steam Car was quite a popular automobile in America. However, Jay doesn’t forget to remind us that it was also in demand in France and the UK. According to Jay, despite its sophistication, the White steam car is “just a train without a track”. Besides that, when Jay Leno was working on the 1907 White Model G, a fire erupted in his Burbank, California garage which gave Jay some severe burns, according to TMZ.

Jay found the car in a rather decent condition. His team installed a gas tank, fixed all the cracks to not allow any steam to escape, and made some other changes to the body. Unlike its Stanley counterpart, the 1907 White Steam Car doesn’t allow much of the steam to go to waste. It has a condenser at the front which redirects the steam coming out of the boiler and cools it down. Meanwhile, the original cost of the car was about $4,500 which is about $151,115 in 2024.

90. 1925 Doble E-20 Steam Car

The 1925 Doble E-20 Steam Car is one of the many Jay Leno cars that were featured not only on his own “Jay Leno’s Garage” show but also on “MyClassicCarTV by Dennis Gage”. He considered the Doble E-20 the greatest steam car ever built. It was designed by Abner Doble and was the first steam car that could be turned on instantly with the key instead of an excruciating process with other cars where one had to use a match or torch to start things up.

Howard Hughes once owned the 1925 Doble E-20 Steam car. It was restored by the Nethercutt Collection and the majority of the work on it was done by Jay Leno’s friend Arnold Schmidt. That said, the car has a Muprhy body with a disappearing top. It has a wheelbase of 142 inches and it weighs around 2.5 tons.

89. 1915 Hispano Suiza

The 1915 Hispano Suiza is part of Jay Leno’s aero-engine car collection. It is powered by an engine that was used in aircraft such as SPADs, Wright-Martin, and Vickers Wellesley. The engine was designed by Marc Birkigt who founded the Spanish Hispano-Suiza automotive company. The 1915 Suiza was made to run as a race car. Jay found its chassis in sand in Australia and built it from there.

Jay likes the 1915 Hispano Suiza’s engine so much so that he has painted it on the wall of his garage. That said, the car has a 1919 Delage bus gearbox, chain brakes instead of the hydraulic system, and a zenith aircraft carburetor. Jay and his team have restored the car and it is all Hispano Suiza except for the fenders and the modified bodywork. Currently, the average auction value of the 1915 Hispano Suiza is around $255,901.

88. Rocket by Light Car Company

The Rocket was independently designed by Jay Leno’s favorite man, Gordon Murray and it was built by Chris Craft at the Light Car Company. With 770 pounds, he claims that it is likely the lightest production car ever built. The car is powered by a Yamaha Genesis five-valve motorcycle engine. Furthermore, this was also the first car Gordon Murray produced. 

Jay’s Rocket was built on Colin Chapman’s school of principle which says “lighter is better”. That is why, Leno says that he is still using the original brake pads and he is only changing tires after using them for more than 5 years. According to him, the Rocket by Light Car Company screams like an F1 and looks like the Vanwall race car from 1950. No wonder Leno and his wife Mavis Leno, both love riding in the Rocket.

87. 2015 Ford F-150 Platinum FX4

Jay Leno owns the 2015 Ford F-150 Platinum which he and his team uses for chores in the workshop. It is used for picking up engine blocks and powder coating. Jay has not gone into too much detail about his F-150 but we do know that it has a 4x4 drivetrain and the top-ranging Platinum trim specs.

From the looks of it, Jay hasn’t molested the truck yet. If he has kept it in the stock condition then under the hood, you would find a standard V8 with an automatic transmission. This setup offers 385 horsepower and 387 lb-ft. 

86. M47 Patton Tank Engine Hot Rod a.k.a Blastoline Special

Jay Leno’s Tank car features a M47 Patton engine taken from a  M47 Patton Vintage Tank which was used in the Korean War. Each engine drained the US for $110,000 in 1953 which comes about to $1.2 Million today after adjusting for inflation. Leno has used this big 1800 cubic inch engine to make a mammoth-size hot rode that shines in silver and weighs around 9,500 lbs.

He has also taken his tank car or rather his Tank hot rod to Pebble Beach Concours in 2008. The car features an air-cooled 29.5 Liter engine with cam-driven fans, a vacuum tank for brakes, and power boosters. It has a wheelbase of 190 inches and was not originally built by Jay Leno himself. The M47 Patton Tank Engine Hot Rod was made by the Blastolene brothers (Grandy Grubs and Michael Leeds) as a show car. After getting the Blastolene Special, Jay and his team tore it down to pieces and made it street-legal.

85. 1968 Mazda Cosmo Mark II

The acquisition of the 1968 Mazda Cosmo Mark II by Jay Leno was also one of the factors that made Mazda America give the 2005 Mazda RX8 Shinka limited edition model as a birthday present. There is a reason why the Mazda Cosmos is so special. It was the first rotary sports car in production. There are only four or five cars in the US and Leno owns one of them. Hence, when he tells you it is one of the most unusual and the most collectible Japanese cars of all time, you can’t help but nod in silence.

Jay Leno’s 1968 Mazda Cosmo Mark II is a right-hand drive car because it was only sold in Japan. He thinks Mazda Cosmo’s front end looks like an Alfa Romeo car while the back end gives the Thunderbird vibes. Jay bought the car from a Lockheed U-2 pilot who bought it brand new in Japan. Moreover, Leno has done some modifications in the car which includes a bigger rotary engine and a Weber carburetor. The car makes nearly 225 horsepower as opposed to 110 horsepower in the stock condition. 

84. 1996 Mazda Miata

The MX-5 has been in Jay Leno’s car collection for decades now. The Miata has been compared to the Austin-Healey and Lotus Elan. Its designer explained to him how they wanted to capture the spirit of the European sports cars. It also had a twin-cam installed which was “pretty exotic” as Jay seems to agree. He likes the how car handles and is fun to drive but he is not shy of criticizing it for the sluggish acceleration. However, he does compensate by saying that it is meant to go “swiftly” which gives the real road feel.

The Mazda Miata was once the best-selling car in the world. It is also the first acoustically tuned car. So when he discusses the 1996 Mazda MX-5 Miata being “the perfect holiday gift” with James Marsden, we have no reason to argue. It is nice to look at, has plenty of power, and is easy to position on the road, seems like Jay is describing our first dream car. haha!

83. 1999 Chevy Corvette C5

Jay Leno drove the Monte Carlo as the pace car at the 1999 Indianapolis 500, but he didn’t ask for money in return. Instead, he got the C5 Corvette, a demonstrator car with 2500 miles on it. To him, “The car just looked right.” Jay liked everything about his then-new car, from the powertrain to the exterior color. He was a fan of its features, such as disappearing lights, a heads-up display, a 6-speed gearbox, and, of course, the V8 engine.

“The best performance bargains of the century”, said Jay Leno and he is not munching his words. He compares Corvett’s performance to the likes of 2-seater Ferraris and Aston Martins of the period. According to Jay, the LS1 engine in the Corvette became legendary because later it was put into every other GM car. Besides that, the C5 was the first car to have a heads-up display which leaves Jay in awe since it was initially a “fighter plane tech”. 

82. 1932 Alfa Romeo Monza Replica By Pur Sang

The 1932 Alfa Romeo Monza Replica is a replica of the original 2300-series race car driven by Tazio Nuvolari. Jay Leno likes the 1932 cars especially because according to him, it was the year “cars came into their own and stayed”. He finds Monza Replica’s engine more exciting than the modern ones of the day. After all, it was this motor that ruined Bugatti’s winning streak in the European racing scene.

There have been only eight 1932 Alfa Romeo Monza built by Pur Sang and each of them is the exact replica of the original right up from the wheels. The average value of the car is around half a million. Furthermore, Jay’s Monza Replica was built in 2007. That being said, despite being more than 90 years old, Jay is in awe of Alfa Romeo Monza’s. While driving it, it feels as if all the traffic is moving slowly. The former comedian has also driven the real Monza and he still can’t differentiate between the original and the replica.

81. 1966 Lincoln Continental

When he is not looking, cars still find him one way or another. One day got a call from an old lady from Beverly Hills whose sister used to be Marilyn Monroe’s roommate. He bought the car after seeing that it was original, unrestored, and running like it was brand new. Furthermore, although Leno appreciates the car, he doesn’t forget to mention the complexities in the car’s mechanics and systems such as the hydraulic convertible top.

Leno describes driving the 1966 Lincoln Continental as if it were a living room sofa due to its comforts and absence of road feel. He adds that one could drive it with just one finger. Furthermore, Jay finds it stylish, unlike many cars that were being sold in the 50s and 60s. Jay’s Continental has about  66,000 miles on it.

80. 1969 Lotus Elan

Gordon Murray is one of the famous designers who is revered by Jay Leno and about the Elan even Murray has said, “It's still, in my opinion, probably the best-handling sports car that's ever been made”. So how is it possible Jay won’t buy the car his idol has complimented to this extent? Gordon added that the steering ability of the Lotus Elan is something to look out for. It also happens to be the car that inspired Miata, claimed by Jay.

When Jay was a kid, the Lotus Elan was an expensive car. In his late teens, Leno was more engrossed in cars like Corvettes. However, as time passed by and he found out that Gordon Murray’s favorite car was the Lotus Elan, he started searching for one. He finally found the car in the ‘buy one get one free motor sale”. He managed to buy the car after its original owner passed away. The Elan was disassembled. Jay brought it to his garage and built it with the help of his team which includes Jim Hall, chief fabricator and expert of the Lotus Elan. That said, the stock car had a 1.5L engine but Jay’s team modified it and installed a 1.7L setup which increased the output from 126 horsepower to 160 horsepower. 

79. 2005 Mazda RX-8 SHINKA special edition

For his 55th birthday, Mazda North America Operations gave him the 2005 Mazda RX8 SHINKA special edition. It was a congratulatory gift for the TV show host for his endorsement of then new RX-8 platform in 2005. The announcement was made in Mazda’s FUEL newsletter.

The Shinka special edition offered 238 horsepower with the manual transmission and 198 horsepower with the automatic. Given Leno’s liking towards manuals, it is likely that he received the former setup.

78. 1918 Stutz Bearcat

According to Jay Leno, the 1918 Stutz Bearcat is one of the sexist cars of its time. It is also one of the rare automobiles in which the rear fender is higher than the body. He calls the Stutz Bearcat, the Camaro, and the Mustang of its time with cool features such as drop floor, exhaust cut out, outside gearshift, and center throttle. Jay and his team have restored the car three times. The real difficulty was not the exterior but the mechanical system hidden in it.

Jay bought the Bearcat from AK Miller in Vermont, a 94-year-old guy obsessed with Stutz guy. It was sitting in Miller’s shed from the 1930s to around the early 80s. That’s why it needed a thorough restoration. Additionally, Leno was sold on this as he found the car “sexy and cool”. That said, the Bearcat was also the first car to use an engine design by Harry Stutz. That said, the 1918 Stutz Bearcat was originally priced at around $2,500 and now it has an average value of $614,467.

77. 1963 Porsche 356 Carrera 2

After the unnamed guy’s dad passed away, Jay Leno received a call about the 1963 Porsche 356 Carrera 2, the most desirable 356 model. The moment Jay heard it was a twin-cam model, he immediately became interested. He called Willhoit Auto Restoration to learn more about the car, only to find out that John Willhoit restored it in 1976. John sold the car for the highest price at the time, $16,000.

The 356 Carrera 2 was the fastest road-legal Porsche in 1963 and it can be compared to modern-day’s Porsche Turbo models. Jay remembers how expensive the car was as just the base model would cost nearly $7000. For Jay Leno, its quite difficult to express the craftsmanship of the 1963 Porsche 356 Carrera 2, one has to drive it to understand. 

76. 2004 Porsche Carrera GT

Jay Leno has had the 2004 Porsche Carrera GT for more than 21 years. He debuted the car on his show during the Corona lockdown in 2020. Besides that, Jay is also a victim of the Carrera GT’s charm as he couldn’t help but call it the “legendary car”. He also mentions that the Porsche Carrera GT has “The greatest sounding engine” of all. Furthermore, the Carrera GT also happens to be the last analog Porsche car as it doesn’t feature the electronic stability control (ESC).

The Porsche Carrera GT has several amazing parts but what knocked Jay’s socks off was its ceramic clutch. He called the company and asked for a clutch to examine in his workshop. That said, he has some complaints about the Carrera GT’s lower ground clearance. Furthermore, he finds it fascinating to drive because while driving it feels like this Porsche is running way over its given output of 605 horsepower.

75. 1964 Honda S600

The Honda S600 was Honda’s first real sports car. It is also considered the great-grandfather of the modern Honda S2000. Jay says, it you replace Honda with Porsche. The car’s value would sour to $250,000. It is quite a jump from its average auction value of $22,533. Since the S600 is a no-sucker. Jay Leno likes to address it as a Grand Prix car when the S600 revs to 9500 rpm.

The 1964 Honda S600 is the rarest of all the S600 produced. It is the Delux SM600 model which was a special upgraded package. Meanwhile, although the car was restored, Jay Leno and the team again did the restoration because of the engine, rust on the body, and almost everything else that needed a rework.

74. 1963 Porsche 356 Carrera SC

The 1963 Porsche 356 Carrera SC (Sports Coupe) is one of those cars that Jay saw as a kid on the streets and had desired to have. Richard Power, Jay’s friend is the current caretaker of the Porsche. The car is mostly original except for the seats and the exterior paint which was done nearly 40 years ago. It had around 69,000 miles until 2023.

Jay Leno’s Porsche 356 Carrera SC has quite an ownership history. His red Porsche is currently in the care of his friend Richard Power who informed him about the car from his mechanic friend. The 356 Carrera was in storage for nearly half a century and the owner (Dusty) wanted to sell it before moving to Idaho. However, the car was originally bought by Ted Factor in Lugano, Switzerland. The car was then sold to Ted’s friend Michael K. in Beverly Hills and later it went into the custody of Howard Meister. In 1971, the Porsche was acquired by Jim Pugh before getting passed on to a new owner, Dusty Rhodes. 

73. 1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II

The 1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II or as Jay likes to call it the 1934 Rolls-Royce Merlin was acquired from a British engineer, Paul Jameson who built and toured around in his  Merlin-engined cars. Out of the three, Leno was offered one, and to no one’s surprise, he bought it. Originally, Jay’s Rolls-Royce was running with a Merlin aero engine from the 1944 de Havilland Mosquito and a Jaguar gearbox with a Holley four-barrel carburetor from the XK120. 

When Jay first drove the 1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II and put it in the second gear, every tooth of the gear broke. He installed a second Jaguar transmission but that resulted in the same. He didn’t want to put an automatic transmission and the entire restoration was completed over 20 years. During the fix-up, a 6-speed manual transmission, four-wheel disc brakes, 3D printed intake manifolds, Weber two-barrel downdraft carburetors, and stouter wire wheels were installed. Having said that, Jay Leno has also put an honor plaque on the car for the former US WWII veteran Thomas J. Lane Jr.

72. 1909 Stanley Steamer

The 1909 Stanley Steamer in Jay Leno’s steam car collection is almost entirely made out of wood except for the metal hood. The car has a dry engine which means it didn’t have any oil in it. Furthermore, it doesn’t have ta transmission or clutch. The 1909 Stanley Steamer is awfully silent on the road but it does leave a trail of steam behind it.

The car features a large boiler that generates steam and it takes about 20 minutes to start the car. Jay mentions that the car would go about 50 miles before going out of steam. For Leno, the Stanley Steamer is a “big water heater” that runs rather quickly. Furthermore, Jay’s Stanley doesn’t feature any electrical components. Everything is mechanical including carbide lights.

71. 1966 Volga GAZ-21

As per Jay Leno, the 1966 Volga GAZ-21, a Russian car sold in America, is unusual because it used to belong to a KGB member—yes, the same intelligence organization that current Russian President Vladimir Putin severed. Jay finds the car interesting, and he doesn’t forget to mention that if it had been sold in the US, it would have competed with his dad's Ford Galaxie 500 XL.

A few interesting things Jay finds in the 1966 Volga GAZ-21 are its massive and strong build and splendid rust-proofing. The car is original and mostly unrestored. Although Leno is not sure about its paint he did install brakes in it since they were absent when he bought the Volga. That said, inside the cabin, it features a four-band radio, a regular analog clock, wood grain accents, and plush upholstery on bench seats.

70. 1910 White Steam Car Model 0-0

WAYYY before ending up in Jay Leno’s Garage, the 1910 White Steam Car Model 0-0 was a museum car until 1930. It received its first major restoration in 1950. Jay bought the car from a man who bought it in the late 70s or early 80s. Jay and his team did a meticulous job of making new parts for the car to get it fixed and to make sure there were no leaks. Why you ask? Is it a car that runs on steam? Any leak will drain it from the total horsepower on the wheels.

According to Jay, the White Steam Car Model is more sophisticated than its Stanley counterpart. It has a water regulator, flow motor, water hammer, condenser, acetylene headlights, and bench seats in both rows. Besides that, despite being a more than 100-year-old car, the 1910 White Steam Car Model 0-0 is a rather comfortable drive.

69. 1917 Fiat Botafogo Special

The Botafogo Special in Jay Leno’s garage came from Argentina. It happens to be one of the few cars with aero engine powering it which used to be in World War I aircrafts. The car was inspired by the older models such as Fiat Mephistopheles. Meanwhile, the Botafogo Special also used to be one of the fastest cars in the world when it came out with a top speed of 146 MPH. 

The 1917 Fiat Botafogo was the last car on a public road to set a record and it is currently in the Fiat Museum. Meanwhile, the car in Jay’s car collection was built by an unnamed man who really liked the original Botafogo. Before Jay got it fixed from Pur Sang in Argentina, the 1917 Fiat Botafogo Special was already a wreck as its original owner had done it in an accident. The car was discovered by Pur Sang and built with the engine back to its former glory in the 90s. Meanwhile, Jay Leno has also received a “Fiat Botafogo” inspired guitar from ‘Custom Guitars’.

68. 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado

At the time of its release, the Oldsmobile Toronado was the first front-wheel drive car in 30 years. Beyond its mechanical achievement which broke the myth of front wheel drive automobiles not going over 200 horsepower. Furthermore, For Jay Leno, the Toronado’s looks made it too obvious that it was an American car. 

Jay and his team converted the 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado to rear wheel drive. He put in a 427 cu-in engine which won Le Mans for Chevrolet in 2005. Twin turbochargers were also installed and each turbo has its own cooling system. The car also features ABS, traction control, a methanol-water injection system, all-independent suspension, 17-inch wheels, and a custom-made chassis. The car is also 400 pounds lighter than the stock model. Furthermore, Jay’s 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado has also been added to Gran Turismo 6.

67. 2002 Corvette Z06 Tiger Shark

The 2002 Z06 Tiger Shark in Jay Leno’s garage is a concept car. Several years ago, he put the car parked for 2 years due to the EVAP code and his team couldn’t figure out the exact problem. He removed the gas cap, and replaced the canister and valve but nothing was working out. He took the car to Donnie York, a mechanic specialized in Corvette. He found out that the connector in the door was not allowing the car to ground properly. The car was fixed and Jay started loving it again. 

The 2002 Corvette Z06 Tiger Shark is a super rare and unique car that was built by Tecstar-Wheel 2 Wheel to make a more powerful and refined version of the  C5 Corvette. So that it can compete with the Dodge Viper and Porsche Carrera. The concept never became a production model but buyers can still purchase a body kit to transform. That said, Jay’s Tiger Shark has Millennium Yellow paint, and a black leather interior, and is powered by a modified LS6 V-8. Furthermore, the Corvette Z06 Tiger Shark has a unique look with a sporty chin spoiler upfront and a striking "TigerShark" spoiler at the back, giving it an aggressive yet stylish edge.

66. 1966 Ford Galaxie

When he was 16, the 1966 Ford Galaxie 500 was his dream car to buy at that time. After getting his driver’s license, Jay Leno tricked his dad, Angelo into buying the Galaxie 500 and ended up selecting color, package, and other things from salesman Tom Lawrence. He ordered the maroon color, Police Pursuit package, bucket seats, and a 426 cu-in motor with a muffler delete option which Angelo Leno had no idea about. He wanted a manual gearbox but he wasn’t successful in that. His father selected the automatic transmission. 

The 1966 Ford Galaxie was a full-size sedan with a muscle car power. Jay’s dad passed the car onto him when he got a Buick Electra for himself. After getting the car, Leno crashed it into a tree. Years later, he did manage to find a 1966 Galaxie in Canada which took him three attempts to restore it. Some of the things he installed during restoration include a Tremec 6-speed manual transmission, NASCAR suspension, and vintage AC. 

65. 2015 Dodge SRT Challenger Hellcat

When asked which one he likes more between the modern 2015 Dodge SRT Challenger Hellcat and the 1970 Dodge Challenger RT, Jay is honest with his answer. He says even though the Challenger was fast in the 70s as for him when he was a kid 0-60 in less than 7 seconds was super fast. However, despite that the clear winner for him is the 2015 Challenger SRT Hellcat since the 1970 model looks amazing but it doesn’t do anything by current performance standards.

The 2015 Dodge SRT Challenger Hellcat would eat up most of the cars in Jay Leno’s garage. He has no problem driving it to San Francisco as pushing it from LA for 380 miles would be a breeze with the beefy V8 that supplies 707 horsepower.

64.1970 Dodge Challenger R/T

Jay’s 1970 Challenger had a Hemi engine. The car was sold with a marketing line “Men who can handle a real road machine”. Leno makes a distinction between his 1966 Dodge with him and this 1970 Challenger saying the former looked more like a taxi cab. Meanwhile, the latter kept true to the styling spirit and came with hood pins, hood scoops, a big shifter, and all of which gave it a sporty racing car appeal.

Even though you are not going to win any race with the 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T against modern versions, Jay says the car still looks impressive. He believes in the future, cars like this would be like snowmobiles and recreational vehicles which one takes out on a weekend and you go to local hangout places. However, he doesn’t remind us that you have to be a true enthusiast to own a car like the 1970 Challenger R/T.

63. 1966 Dodge Coronet

The 1966 Dodge Coronet is kind of a muscle car, Jay Leno. It doesn’t feature any hood scoops, unnecessary strips, horns, or anything. The car has solid color paint, dog dish hub caps, a big Hemi engine, and a torqueflite automatic gearbox. Moreover, according to Jay, this is the one car his wife has no idea why he likes it but he makes it very clear that it is actually that 426 cu-in Hemi motor under the hood which doubles the value of the car.

The Cornet has been in Jay Leno’s car collection for more than 37 years now. He saw it at an auto show and fell in love with it at first sight. The Cornet had perfect color and interior. Although he wanted a 4-speed transmission, he still went along with the 3-speed. The car features premium bucket seats with Vinyl upholstery, console shit, dark green metallic paint, and more. Jay’s Cornet also came with a 90-day warranty. Fun fact, it doesn’t have any traction control system or ABS. No wonder he almost crashed it into another car like in a Fast and Furious scene.

62. 1996 Dodge Viper GTS

Jay is a fan of first-generation cars and when Pete Brock-inspired Viper GTS came out, it blew Leno’s mind. He loves everything about the car from the exterior design and those stripes to its interior comfort features such as AC. He bought the Viper GTS around two years after he acquired his black Viper convertible. He received a call from Bob Lutz who talked him into buying the car even though Jay wasn’t looking for a new coupe at that time.

The 1996 Dodge Viper GTS Coupe is one of the rare pieces in Leno’s garage that he hasn’t flirted with. The car is mostly stalk and he drives it once a month. Furthermore, Jay believes the Viper and the Corvette complement each other since they started a healthy rivalry in between.

61. 1971 DeTomasso Pantera

Jay compared the 1971 DeTomasso Pantera with a road-going version of the original Ford GT as both are mid-engine cars. He recommends buying the Pantera as your preferred supercar instead of the Ferraris and Lamborghini as it cuts the cost of ownership and has more power. He bought the car on Bring A Trailer in stock and unrestored condition. 

Jay Leno complains about a car that is in a condition he actually likes untouched and stocked but why? According to Jay, the factory models were not good. They overheated, had frequent suspension system issues, and a lot more was wrong with them. If you are looking for a Pantera, he suggests buying from someone from the Pantera Owner’s Club who has done proper upgrades with it.

60. 1935 Delahaye 135 S

Jay Leno's favorite era of racing was the 1930s. Since one can drive even a Grand Prix car on the streets. That’s why when he sees his Delahaye, he misses those times. That said, the Delahaye 135 S was built by Émile Delahaye at the request of a wealthy American woman named, Lucy O’Reilly. Meanwhile, Jay bought the car without even doing a test drive in it.

Jay’s 1935 Delahaye 135 S has little quirky features such as a slider which can be used to close the engine ventilation when heating is required. Furthermore, the car also has truck-like features which include mechanically operated big drum brakes and an unsophisticated engine. However, Jay says that these Delahaye cars were robust, reliable, and sturdy.

59. 1962 Daimler SP250

The 1962 Daimler SP250 was originally called the Daimler Dart outside America due to trademark issues from Chrysler. Jay bought the car from his friend Bob Brzozowski, who inherited it from his uncle, William Brzozowski. At the time of purchase, the car had been outside for 40 years and had not driven for around 10 years. 

Jay Leno and his team spent nearly 2 years restoring the SP250. However, Jay refuses to call it a rest mod car but a tastefully updated one that has received an improved carburetor and brakes among numerous other changes. The funny thing is, in the 1959 Auto Show, the Daimler SP250 was voted as the ugliest car. Leno also somewhat disagrees with the looks of the car but he thinks it is the Daimler engine that makes it cool. He changed the original 4-speed manual transmission with the 5-speed manual transmission by Tremec because the SP250 deserved it.

58. 1953 Cunningham C3

Briggs Cunningham, an American entrepreneur, race car driver, and sportsman who also competed in Le Mans, built the C3. He set up a factory and started working on the C3. Briggs used a Chrysler Hemi 331 cu-in engine for the C3 and the body was built by Vignoli in Italy. He only managed to build 25 examples and one ended up in Jay Leno’s garage. The car was originally quite expensive as it had a price tag between $9,000 to $15,000 which was a lot for a 50s car.

Jay’s Cunningham C3 came with its original magnesium wheels and engine. However, he does remind us that the restoration process for this one was difficult. From metalwork on the body to paint, each part was a challenge. Jay replaced the original 2-speed gearbox with a Tremec 5-speed setup but he kept the stock brakes. Additionally, despite being the owner of several amazing cars, Jay’s favorite dashboard is in the Cunningham C3.

57. 1971 Citroën DS

The most “innovative” and unusual car ever made with numerous features is the 1971 Citroën DS, at least according to Jay Leno. He further emphasizes the comfort and ergonomics of the car and compares it to a cozy chair in your living room. Jay talks about how Citroën DS set itself apart from traditional American cars which need more man-handling. On the other hand, this French beauty doesn’t even come with a brake pedal but a blop on the floor. You put a little pressure on it and the car stops.

The interior is one of the favorite things Jay admires about the Citron. Moreover, he shows how easy it is to change the tires on the Citroën DS without a jack due to the hydropneumatic suspension system and easily removable fenders. Leno reiterates his point about the DS being the most comfortable car in the world while he drives it as if it is floating in the air.

56. 1954 Jaguar XK120

Jay Leno’s garage houses two 1954 Jaguar XK120s. One is a stock coupe version in sky blue while the other one is a heavily modified roadster in cream/white color. Leno has had the roadster since 1982. This was the real first sport for Jay when he started earning more money. The former Tonight Show host also credits the XK120 Roadster for kickstarting his “car journey”. Since for him. When Jay Leno was 9 years old, he saw a car in a blue/steel gray color. The owner of the car, Don Milligan saw Jay staring at it for a few minutes and asked him if would like to sit in it. Since then the XK120 never left his mind.

Jay kept the XK120M Coupe in its stock condition. He likes the interior of the car despite not having enough space. It featured roll-up windows, an adjustable steering wheel, high-quality wood, and more. Leno doesn’t keep it as a show car. Leno claims that he drives it quite often.

55. 1941 Plymouth Special Deluxe Business Coupe

After the original owner of the 1941 Plymouth Special Deluxe Business Coupe, Fred Michaels Check passed away, his son called Jay Leno and asked if he could buy the car since that’s what his father would have preferred. Jay bought the car because he likes automobiles that are original and unrestored. The car has been repainted but has never been worked on for any kind of restoration.

According to Jay Leno, Fred paid around $35 for the car and gave his driver’s license test. That being said, Jay finds the 1941 Plymouth surprisingly powerful as drives like a car from the late 50s or mid 60s.

54. 1931 Duesenberg Model J Town Car

It was exciting at first that Leno got the world’s last original owner (The Strauss Family), unrestored Duesenberg. However, there wasn’t much left in the car. Jay was forced to get it restored. When he got the car and started working on it, his team found out that the car had run around 100,700 miles already.

The 1931 Duesenberg Model J Town Car as its name suggests a big town car for wealthy people. However, Jay doesn’t find it pretty. After all, R Woods and Son, the couch builder company responsible for this actually designed Lincoln’s funeral carriage. Having said that, Jay’s Duesenberg was restored by Randy Ema.

53. 2011 Hennessey Cadillac CTS-V

The 2011 Hennessey Cadillac CTS-V is another masterpiece made by John Hennessey which raises the output from 556 horsepower to around 700 horsepower. The car has Hennessey Performance Engineering’s V700 Package. Furthermore, apart from its insane performance, Jay also likes its comfortability which is perfect for everyday driving.

The Cadillac CTS-V is a little tuned-down version of the Corvette, according to Jay as both cars share the same engine. However, the Hennessy iteration is a different beast as it comes with a larger air intake, a bigger cannon filter, an additional blower pully, an upgraded camshaft, and more.

52. 1993 Dodge Viper RT/10

For more than 31 years, the Dodge Viper has been within Jay Leno’sc car collection. He has held onto it long enough that it has become a collectible item. Although Leno has not revealed all the modifications he has done with the help of John Hessessy, we do know that his car has received custom exhausts and different gears.

For Leno, the 1993 Dodge Viper RT/10’s ride is "brutal" yet exhilarating. He doesn’t recommend taking it on a first date because it will ruin your lady’s hair. Furthermore, Jay’s Viper doesn’t have airbags, ABS, and many other safety features. So why did Jay Leno buy the Dodge Viper? When he went to the dealership, the salesman told him he wouldn’t be able to buy such a powerful car with 400 horsepower because of emission norms and all. Apparently, Jay fell for it and brought it home.

51. 1927 Bugatti Type 35 Pur Sang Replica

The 1927 Bugatti Type 35 Supercharged in Jay Leno’s garage is already quite rare. However, its worth is even higher due to its former owner. The car was once owned by Pierre Veyron, a famous French race car driver whose name was used for the former fastest car in the world i.e. the Bugatti Veyron. However, due to the high value of the Bugatti Type 35, instead of driving it outside and damaging it somehow, Jay decided to build its replica and have fun in it.

The 1927 Bugatti Type 35 Pur Sang Replica has copied almost every part from the original except for the roller bearing crankshaft as it uses a plain bearing crankshaft. He is surprised by the detailing done on the replica as unless you are a Bugatti expert, it would be almost impossible to pick them apart.

50. 1965 Shelby 427 Cobra S/C Competition

There is no car out there that can challenge the rawness of the 1965 Shelby 427 Cobra Competition for Jay Leno. For a car that is around 60 years old, Jay still finds it more fun to drive than those $2.5 million supercars. The car is one of the rarest pieces of automobiles from the 60s since only 23 units were ever built.

The Cobra in Jay’s garage has been through several owners. It has also won some races including the 1968 SCCA (Sports Car Club of America) National Championship. Jay’s Shelby Cobra was rescued from fires in California when it was under the ownership of Putnam Leasing. Eventually, he bought the car. He highlights the value and rareness of his Cobra which has an original 427 cu-in (7.0L ) motor and a single carburetor, unlike other street versions. With an average auction value of $1.7 million, no wonder the 1965 Shelby Cobra is a worthy collector’s item.

49. 1989 Ford Shogun

The Ford Shogun was one of the earliest cars he made when he started the “Jay Leno’s Garage” website and started producing videos for it. He has had the car for more than 35 years and he doesn’t plan on selling it. That said, the Shogun which started off as the Ford Festiva was the brainchild of Rick Titus and Chuck Beck.

The Shogun has Yamaha’s V6 engine taken from Ford Taurus SHO but it is also equipped with a nitrous system to up the output to 300 horses when needed. Jay compares the Ford Shogun with the Renault R5 Turbo without failing to remind us that the former is superior in terms of performance and thrill.

48. 1963 Ford Falcon Sprint

Jay Leno has fantasized about owning a Ford Falcon since he was a kid. He tells the story of his workdays in his teen years at Wilmington Ford where he would do tasks like removing hubcaps. For most of the Ford buyers, the 1966 Mustang was the hot car but for Jay, his inclination was towards the Falcon Sprint. 

Leno points out the fact that before the Mustang buzz, it was the Falcon that was leading the charge for Ford. In his own words, "All those guys that drive the Mustangs, you're really driving a Falcon." That said, Jay found the car on Bring A Trailer, which happens to be his favorite website for car purchases. He adds that this is the first car he ever bought the way he wanted it. The previous owner built and restored it already according to his liking. Toby, the guy he bought the car from changed the engine from 4.7L to 4.9L. Meanwhile, other than tires, Jay didn’t change anything in the Sprint.

47. 2013 Mustang Boss 302

The Mustang Boss 302 was the “most balanced” of all 2013 model year iterations of the Mustang, according to Jay Leno. He has great praise for the Shelbt GT500 with over 600 horsepower as well. However, he has been rather fond of the Boss 302 nameplate ever since its debut.

Leno is a fan of the exceptional driving ability of the Boss 302. For him, it is a perfect package to drive on the track and everyday road. Although he did discuss possible mods to increase the innate power of the car with Mustang Chief Engineer Dave Pericak, both concluded that the Mustang Boss 302 is already in the best-tuned state.

46. 1932 Morgan Three-Wheeler

The 1932 Morgan Three-Wheeler is regarded as one of the oddest and most fun cars in Jay Leno’s car collection. The car originally carries the 1932 model year tag but it was assembled in 1946 due to WWII. Hence, it is actually a Morgan Three-Wheeler model. It is water-cooled and has no fan. For Jay, it is a fun car to drive but it does come with a disadvantage that it can not avoid any bumps on the road.

Leno’s 1932 Morgan Three-Wheeler comes with a three-speed transmission with a reverse gear which was absent from most of the Morgan cars. Being the luxury version, it is also equipped with all the features on offer such as fog lights and wire wheels. Besides that, Jay also owns a 2014 Morgan 3 Wheeler which he showed during his Covid-19 pandemic.

45. 1936 Cord 810/812

The car was originally supposed to be called Baby Duesenberg but ended up as Cord 812. Jay admires the car and notes numerous precedences it sat. It was the first car ever to have enclosed headlights, a gas cap hidden under the door, and horn rings. That said, Jay’s Cord was restored by an Italian guy named Arthur Purrey over the span of two decades. He never met Arthur but he did meet his two sons who asked him to buy the car since their father wanted it to go to someone like him. 

Usually, Jay Leno doesn’t believe in “100%” restoration by someone else but this case was different. He tried and tested the car on many factors and it turned out that Arthur really gave the Cord 810/812 a new life. He says, “It shifts and drives like a brand-new car.” Hence, it doesn’t come as a surprise that Jay calls Arthur a genius.

44. 2012 Fiat 500 Abarth

In 2012, Tim Kuniskis of Fiat North America dropped by Jay Leno’s garage and went on for a test drive. Jay pulled all the tricks and stunts he could with the Fiat. He had so much fun in it that he later ended up buying the car.

Jay did customize his new Fiat Abarth. He put in bigger brakes, different suspension, removed rear seats, added a roll bar, and more. After the successful review of the Fiat 500 Abarth, Tim Kuniskis brought the then-new 2013 Fiat 500L to Jay’s base for a discussion.

43. 1961 Chrysler 300G

“It’s like beauty and brains”, Jay couldn’t have described it better than this. The insane power and performance along with jolly ride and smooth acceleration, what more can you ask from a 60s mechanical wonder? At least Mr. Leno is happy. That’s why he put in the background of the most of shots he did for his ‘Jay Leno’s Garage videos’.

One of the major concerns for Leno regarding the Chrysler 300G is that not a lot of people are aware of it and how amazing it is. Model G Expert Bob Jasinski on his show dropped the veil from this mystery by highlighting the fact that these cars which preceded the mid-60s famous muscle bunch were made in quite limited numbers. That said, only 1,280 units of the 1961 Chrysler 300G were made.

42. 1959 Fiat Millecento

Unlike their infamous reputation in the US, Jay Leno thinks they r quite good cars. The reason for this hot take is his 1959 Fiat Millecento. He likes this Fiat because it is original and unrestored. The car was in the living room of the original buyer in Pennsylvania until he died. Jay and his team rescued the car from there.

The performance of the car can hardly be compared to the modern machines. However, “It’s not about how fast you go; it’s about how much fun you have getting there”, says Leno, and it’s hard to disagree. Jay Leno highlights that this was a car for a successful Italian man back in those days. It handles well, fits five people perfectly, and there is a ton of space in its trunk.

41. 2011 Chevrolet Volt

For Jay, the Volt was a car with rather new tech back then if compared with the Prius. In his own words, “The Volt is electric when you want it to be, and gas when you need it to be. I’ve had it for less than a week, and I’m driving it every day.” He liked driving his daily driver so much so that he ended up putting 11,000 miles on it in just a year, according to the New York Times. He achieved the milestone without even refueling the car. It means, our car guy was running it in the electric mode most of the time. In his words, “The way I drive it, it almost never kicks into gasoline mode.”

“It’s a real breakthrough”, Jay has said it over and over again about the Chevy Volt. The car has an electric range of around 40 miles. No wonder Leno used to drive it to work on a daily basis since all of his travel was less than 35 miles.

40. 1931 Bentley 8-Litre Mulliner

In the humongous garage of Jay Leno lies a black 1931 Bentley 8-Litre Mulliner sedan which is called the greatest achievement by Bentley by many. For Jay, it is an excellent example of Bentley’s engineering prowesses under the leadership of W. O. Bentley before the acquisition of the company by Rolls-Royce. The former comedian has quite a reverence for the late Bentley engineer who stands in the leagues of Fred Duesenberg and Carl Benz.

The interior of the car is loaded with high-quality wood and leather. There is so much space and comfort in the cabin that Jay feels like he is in a walking library. He appreciates the design and performance and reminds us that its direct rival, the Rolls-Royce Phatom couldn’t compete with it as far as the sporting potential is concerned.

39. 1963 Corvette Stingray

The first American car with a fuel-injection system was the 1963 Corvette Stingray. Jay bought the car sight unseen and handed the restoration for its original stock condition to Mike McCluskey. He has also driven the split-window Stingray with Josh Duhamel. The limited run of the Stingray coupe with split window which lasted just a year has made the car a highly sought-after collectible.

Leno has also done a review of the book “Corvette Stingray: The Genesis of an American Icon” by Peter Brock who was one of the designers of it. Jay mentioned that when he was 13 years old, it was the Corvette Stingray that baffled him the most due to its specs. After all, the car had a revolutionary body style and it was the most powerful Corvette in 1963.

38. Bugatti Type 51

The Bugatti Type 51 succeeded the Type 35 and was a lot faster as it had twin overhead camshafts. We know that Jay is quite an automotive history buff. That’s why while introducing his Type 51, he went to highlighted the improvements that Bugatti adopted or rather copied from Harry Miller cars which were driven by George Stewart a.k.a. Leon Durray.

Leno loves the intricacies of the Bugatti Type 51. He also emphasizes that while driving the car, you have to wear Bugatti shoes. He goes on to explain how exemplary sensory engagement and performance of this pre-war Bugatti is. Jay enjoys the lengthy procedure of starting the car which gives him a kick. However, he does have complaints about the cabin space since the car barely fits in the car.

37. 1928 Bugatti Type 37A

In the list of top Bugatti enthusiasts, Jay Leno’s name comes in the top ranks. His Bugatti car collection also includes the 1928 Bugatti Type 37A which is an actual Grand Prix car with racing history. This particular Bugatti was once owned by Pierre Veyron, a Bugatti test driver and a veteran of WWII.

After Bob Dunlap, the former President of the American Bugatti Club passed away, Jay bought the car from his estate. This is the third car from the club which was established in 1960. Furthermore, he even has some of the memorabilia of Bob in his garage in the Bugatti section. 

36. 1955 Buick Roadmaster

Jay Leno’s favorite cars list would be impossible without the 1955 Buick Roadmaster which he bought for $350 in 1972. The car is quite special for him which is proven by the fact that he drove it to his first appearances on "The Tonight Show" and "The Merv Griffin Show". When he came to California from Boston, Jay didn’t have a place to live. However, he first bought a car (this Roadsmater) before looking for a residence. It was a big enough car for him to sleep in it.

While Jay’s 1955 Roadmaster might appear as a stock car. However, by any means, it is not. He has been working on this car little by little for decades now. Leno has tried to keep the exterior original while incorporating modern tech and mechanical upgrades inside. The car features a suspension system from the C5 Corvette and a big-block crate engine from GM which even has “Leno” written on it. Furthermore, the engine serial number matches his birthdate.

35. 2006 Ariel Atom

Jay praises Ariel’s boss Simon Saunders for being bold and just eliminating elements like doors, windows, windshields, and others that hinder the performance of a supercar. He likes the plain steering brakes, chassis, and engine construct of the Atom. Leno owns the very first 001 car built in the US under a license.

Leno’s Ariel Atom 2 has gone through a lot of mechanical changes. It doesn’t have the default Honda engine which Jay considers to be not as balanced as the Chevy Cobalt Ecotech. He has also installed a supercharger. Meanwhile, Jay Leno compares Atom’s performance with the likes of Ferrari Enzo, Corvette Z06, and more.

34. 2009 Aston Martin DBS

We can’t agree more with Leno when he says that people usually fall for the DBS’ beauty before driving it when they actually fall in love with it. When he first saw the car, he assumed it would be quite heavy but due to the use of aluminum and other lightweight materials, this 3,800 lbs tech-savvy car did manage to impress the former comedian. 

Like anyone else, Jay also feels like James Bond when he drives the Aston Martin DBS. Additionally, Jay doesn’t claim himself to be a race car driver. He usually likes feeling the road and the dynamics of the car closely and the DBS with its light drive worked for him. He also liked the fact that it didn’t come with paddle shifters but an actual gearbox only.

33. 1989 Bentley Turbo R

In his late teen years, Jay used to work for Bentley-Rolls Royce dealerships and would deliver these cars to customers. He feared that it would burst in flames like that one Rolls-Royce Corniche which he delivered to a guy due to alleged electrical issues. However, even after years, no such problem has occurred.

The 1989 Bentley Turbo R is one of the few cars Jay bought brand new. Having worked for the brand, he always wanted to have it. It was the second new car he purchased after the 1983 Turbo Diesel Mercedes-Benz which he regrets to this day. However, he did sell the Mercedes before putting money in for this Turbo. Moreover, according to Jay, the Bentley Turbo R has a “bank vault-like” quality and low maintenance.

32. 2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre

Jay Leno usually buys cars due to their performance and handling and his Tesla Model S Plaid is a perfect example of the same. However, the RR Spectre is the first car Jay bought for its comfort and the establishment of a new era by the German brand. However, this is not the first time he has driven the Spectre. He was given a chance to drive a prototype as early as in 2021.

For Jay, the Spectre is the quietest car out there which weighs over 6,500 lbs and a big chunk of this weight is due to the insulation. Furthermore, Leno has discussed the Spectre with Rolls-Royce’s head of communications in the Americas, Gerry Spahn. This car reminds him of a time when he was 19 years old and took a Rolls-Royce to a comedy show where he forgot his bag with $35,000. Besides that, Jay’s car is covered in diamond black color just like his Bentley Turbo R.

31. 1930 Bentley 27-Liter

This mammoth of a car is fitted with a 27-liter Merlin aircraft engine. Yes, the same engine that was used in Merlin aircraft by Britain in WWII. Jay Leno has flown in the North American P-51 Mustang which also had the same Merlin engine. Meanwhile, the same car has also been racing against the BMW Brutus V12 46 Liter by Jeremy Clarkson on Top Gear.

Leno is amazed by the massive size of the 27L Bentley which was built by Bob Peterson Engineering in the UK. The car weighs over three tons but has enough modern feature such as power steering, Allison automatic gearbox, and others which allows a decent ride for four individuals. Furthermore, Leno also likes the craftsmanship in the cabin.  

30. 1931 Shotwell

The 1931 Shotwell in Jay Leno’s garage was built by 17-year-old Bob Shotwell who spent around $300 and years for it. Adjusting the inflation, the car was made for about just $6,230. He drove around from Alaska and San Diego and covered a distance of around 8,000 miles. Currently, Jay has put over 150,000 miles on the car.

Jay never met Bob. However, when Shotwell was sick in his late 70s and was sick, he was concerned with his dearly built car which was rotting in his backyard. He had seen Jay Leno on TV and wanted him to have the car since he didn’t want to get destroyed or its engine stolen by some random bikers. Former The Tonight Show host never met the guy but he did get acquainted with his family members.

29. 1963 Chrysler Turbine Car

Jay Leno was eager to acquire the 1963 Chrysler Turbine Car ever since he was 14. No one can Jay for lusting for the Chrysler after all only 55 units were ever made. He even wrote a foreword for the book “Chrysler’s Turbine Car” written by Steven Lehto with whom he discussed the rise and falls of this car to a great length. The value of the car is estimated to be in the millions. 

Leno is fond of his 1963 Chrysler Turbine despite it being a gas guzzler. However, on the positive side, it can run on any kind of fuel. For him, the car gives nostalgia and a unique driving experience despite the absence of high-speed capabilities. Furthermore, he likes the overall design but the rear-end is his favorite. 

28. 1963 Jaguar XK-E V12 Short Wheelbase

The 1963 Jaguar XK-E V12 Short Wheelbase in Jay Leno’s car collection belonged to his friend Jaons Len of XKs Unlimited who has restored his 1954 Jaguar XK120. He bugged Len to sell his car and also asked him to restore it. Since Jaguar never made XK-E V12s in short wheelbase, Jay asked to cut down a few inches from it. The car went from 2+2 Hardtop LWB to Open Softop SWB roadster.

Meanwhile, Jay also owns a 1963 Jaguar E-Type which he actually found in a barn. It was stored up in a hoarder’s garage. He was contacted by local cops and asked if he was willing to buy the car since the owner had passed away. Jay accepted this barn find Jaguar which had been left untouched for 50 years.

27. 1913 Mercer Raceabout

Jay calls it one of the most famous and greatest American cars that stands in the same league as his Duesenberg. In fact, in the 1960s, the Mercer Raceabouts were more expensive than Duesenberg cars and they were selling up to as high as $45,0000 in the antique car market. One of the rarest cars of the last century has a value of around $1.5 Million to $2.5 Million.

Leno considers the Mercer Raceabout a car that paved the road for the future American race cars. He likes how nimble it is and adds compliments to its handling and braking prowesses. Jay also highlights the importance of regular maintenance with the Mercer.

26. 1909 Baker Electric

In the S10E14 of the My Classic Car, Jay Leno showed off and drove his almost 115-year-old Baker Electric from 1909 with Dennis Gage in 2012. Jay calls it one of the rare cars that has required zero maintenance in his garage. This "Back to the Future" vibes car was the “turn of the century” as Jay likes to call it. That being said, This car was made by the Transfer Company and Detroit Taxicab, who also operated a fleet of nearly 100 cabs used as taxis.

As for Leno's Baker, well it is quite different as he has replaced the old batteries with twelve 6-volt batteries under the front and rear covers of the cab which Leno referred to as a "Giant Phone Booth" in one of his interviews with The New York Times.

25. 1916 Autocar Coal Truck

Jay does love those weird-looking trucks from the 20th century with no roof whatsoever. Hence, we are not surprised to see him driving a mine truck meant for carrying coal out and not for passengers in the city of Pennsylvania. The truck features no batteries or electric headlights but has Acetylene lamps and fourteen leaf springs.

According to Leno, there is a downside to this 100-year-old truck which is that you cannot start it immediately and move from one place to another. Even if the engine gets fired up it takes a handful of minutes to get the engine chugging. However, he does highlight its durability and how calming it is to drive this truck. It can carry around 2.5 tons of coal and the 1916 Autocar can run for around 22-25 MPH.

24. 1911 Christie Fire Engine

The 1911 Christie Fire Engine is one of the unusual vehicles in Jay Leno’s garage. It resembles a vintage train engine and weighs around 9 tons. It was one of the first couple of firetrucks used in LA, California. In 1970, the fire truck with a front-wheel drive system was sold to Wayne, New Jersey as an antique vehicle to be used in parades and other public events.

This 1911 Christie Fire Engine Truck has been featured in a couple of Leno's videos. Leno also explains how hard he had to work with the vintage firefighting communities and firefighters on the East Coast to find this weirdly beautiful piece of machinery. After acquiring the truck, Leno did run into some troubles as its piston came through the side of the block. According to Jay, it was a nightmare to repair.

23. 1937 Fiat Topolino

The iconic Italian Fiat Topolino is one of those vehicles that has a special place in Leno's heart. Although his garage mostly consists of top-of-the-line vehicles, the Topolino is among the few that has a reasonable price as it came for just $500 (original price). Currently, the average price of the Topolino is nearly $20,000. That said, the Fiat Topolino was one of the smallest at the time of its production. Even its name Topolino translates to "little mouse" in Italian. No wonder Leno calls it a cute car you can drive with a cat in the passenger seat to pick up some women on the street.

In one of the interviews, Leno said, “You look at it and think, 'I bet it's Italian'--it has a flair, an Italian-ness to the styling. I don't think anyone could come up with a better-looking car today. Don't think of it as a 1930s car. Put it next to a Fiesta, or a Geo Metro, and the eye would go to the Topolino, 'cause it's the prettiest". His comments clearly portray his love for the Topolino.

22. 1991 GMC Syclone

Leno's once-upon-a-time daily driver was the 1991 Syclone, which he bought brand-new in 1991 for around $25,000 and used for several years. The Syclone was a limited-production and high-performance model of the GMC Sonoma pickup truck. Only 2,995 units were produced.

According to Jay Leno, the reason behind his buying this pickup was that it could beat a Corvette, a Ferrari 348, and even the Testarossa as it was the fastest accelerating production vehicle in the States during that time period.

21. 1934 Ford Pickup Truck

Jay Leno's first car was a 1934 Ford pickup truck. In an interview with Petrolicious in 2015, Leno claimed that he bought the truck for just $350 after he and his dad found it abandoned at a gas station in Reading, Massachusetts. The duo ended up buying it on the spot. The fun thing is that when he tried to restore it, during the process Jay slammed the doors so hard that the glass window broke.

Leno had problems remembering how they carried the truck home, owing to its filthy condition and because it did not run. He said “I bought a '34 Ford pickup truck and it didn't run and my dad said, 'You've got two years before you get your license, so get busy working on it. I learned how to fix it and make it run.”

20. 1928 Bentley Speed 6

The 1928 Bentley Speed 6 is one of the most sporty examples of Bentley's past. Leno’s 1928 Speed 6 is estimated to be valued somewhere between $3.5 million and $4 million and is well worth the price.

The Speed 6 was in production for only four odd years between 1926 and 1930, and only 544 examples were produced during the same period. Also, Leno had upgraded the 6.6L inline-6 engine of the car to an 8L one, along with SU carburetors instead of the 2 that were installed in the original engine.

19. 1934 Duesenberg Walker Coupe

The black 1934 Duesenberg Walker Coup is the most expensive car in Jay Leno's car collection. Its original MSRP was around $25,000 back when it was on sale in 1934. However, the one in Leno's garage is valued at a staggering $20 million, owing to its exclusivity and unique inline-8 engine configuration. It was specially commissioned by Josiah Lilly, president of Eli Lilly, one of the biggest pharmaceutical companies in the US. That is why Jay Leno calls it the most expensive Duesenberg ever made.

Jay Leno and his team bought the car when it was being used as a tow truck. He bought the car for around $0.5 million, and surely it turned out to be a worthy investment. It was the only aerodynamic model in its lineup and boasted several advanced specifications for its time.

18. 1940 Lagonda V12

The 1959 Lagonda V12 is one of the latest additions to Jay Leno’s car collection. So why did Leno add this car to his garage? Well, it is the unicorn of classic cars. Lagonda was built before WWII so that makes it rare. Furthermore, it finished 3rd overall, in the 1939 24 Hours of Le Mans race. The car was an absolute wreck. It was built from scratch by Jay Leno’s friend Joe Harding.

Jay Leno is proud of his 1940 Lagonda V12 and brings this rare specimen to multiple road shows in the U.S. Its chassis has holes drilled into it to make it lightweight and the car also has hydraulic brakes. Leno points out the Lagonda V12’s long wheelbase as well as the comfort. Having said that the average value of the Lagonda V12 is around $167,461, according to classic.com.

17. 1972 Mercedes-Benz 600 Kompressor

Leno adores every vehicle in his collection, but he has a particular favorite. Surprisingly, it's not the priciest or most distinctive vehicle in his collection. It is a Mercedes-Benz 600 Kompressor from 1972 which he has craved since he was a kid. He used to work in a Mercedes dealership and was in charge of many tasks such as changing oil. However, Jay derived the most pleasure when he had to pick up or deliver the car to a customer.

The Mercedes-Benz 600 Kompressor was built with no expense spared. In actuality, Mercedes did not build this car with affordability in mind. They instead chose to employ the finest materials, regardless of cost, to create the most opulent car conceivable. It was the most costly car ever produced at the time. At the same time, Jay considers this to be one of the most challenging cars to restore especially due to hydraulic systems. That’s why he gives credit to Karl Middelhauve for bringing the car back to life. Unlike the factory model, Jay’s Mercedes makes nearly 525 horsepower.

16. 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing Coupe

Jay Leno feels closer to Mercedes-Benz cars since he used to work for the company when he was in college. The feelings are even stronger when he is talking about the SL Gullwing which he considers the most legendary Mercedes car of all time. He bought the car which was stored in a container in the California desert with no engine or transmission. After the restoration, he became the third owner of the Gullwing.

Leno's red 300SL Gullwing features an aluminum space frame chassis and a Bosch fuel injection system, a novelty at the time. And as a part of the restoration process he even sourced the ribbed brake drums from Mercedes-Benz. Valued at $1.6 million, the modern coupe with gullwing doors is indeed a priceless treasure. Besides that, Leno also going to host an RM Sotheby's auction for the last Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing on 22nd November 2024.

15. 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren

The silver 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren has a special place in Jay Leno's garage. After all, he was the first person to own the McLaren SLR or (SLR McLaren) in the US. Manny Khosbin would be rolling in pain, we can say that for sure. The current value of the 2010 SLR McLaren is around $3.6 Million.

The front engine layout and the inclusion of a monstrous 5.4-liter supercharger meant that it would have an insane amount of power and would be able to make most of the other supercars feel ashamed if it was in the right hands. That’s why power delivery and handling left Leno in awe.

14. 2010 Koenigsegg CCXR Trevita

The 2010 CCXR Trevita is a super-exclusive Koenigsegg car, with only three examples ever produced. Leno owns one of them which is valued at $4.8 million, and we think it is quite fair, especially when because the car was delivered to Jay Leno by none other than Mr. Christian Von Koenigsegg himself. The pair also test-drove the car. That said, this particular iteration of the CCXR could be run on biofuel as well.

As the name suggests the "Trevita" is colored in three shades of white, with its carbon weave bodywork depicting the insane level of craftsmanship. The manufacturer went the extra mile to infuse diamonds inside the visible carbon fiber bodywork.

13. 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1

The 2019 Chevy Corvette ZR1 is a monstrosity of a car with a shockingly reasonable price tag of $119,995 for the coupe and $123,995 for the convertible. No wonder Leno calls it the “high-performance bargain of the century”.

The ZR1 does not sit idle in Jay Leno’s car collection as he has been taking it out for a drive every once in a while. He has also tested the yellow ZR1 to its limits clocking 204 mph at the General Motors Milford Proving Grounds in Michigan.

12. 1986 Lamborghini Countach

Jay Leno has had his Lamborghini Countach for around 35 years now. He remembers how in the 80s every guy was obsessed with the Countach and had at least one poster of it in their room. Meanwhile, he thinks that despite its aerodynamic design, the Countach is not as efficient as it failed to go over 200 MPH.

The Countach's direct rival was the Ferrari Testarossa. Leno has criticism for the comfort and electronic features of the car but he does celebrate the performance, legacy, and cultural impact that this Lambo still has today. That said, he has also driven the car in the company of Michael Strahan and Robert Herjavec.

11. 1967 Lamborghini Miura P400

Jay Leno’s Yellow Miura P400 is valued at $3.5 million, and what makes this breed of Italian supercar super exclusive is that only 764 examples of this car entered production. Leno received the car in broken-down condition from a friend. It was initially bought and used by singer and actor Dean Martin who passed the car to his son Dino in high school. Eventually, it got into the possession of Leno’s unnamed friend who couldn’t afford to fix it.

Leno repaired the engine in the Miura as the bodywork and other things were not that badly damaged. Unlike other Miura models, Jay’s Lambo has wind-up windows instead of the power setup. He also likes the design of the car and recounts Ferruccio Lamborghini who drove the Miura prototype in Monte Carlo which created quite a buzz. Besides this, Leno also owns an orange-colored Miura P400 S model as well.

10. 1969 Lamborghini Espada

Jay Leno has shown off his red 1969 Espada a couple of times in his show. Although it might not be the quintessential Lamborghini during its time of production, Leno still calls it "Italian Rolls-Royce”.

The Espada was bought by Leno in 1986. He went on to use the car as his daily driver for the following years. He also did a big cosmetic restoration related to paint, bodywork, wiring, and more. In the end, a new life was breathed into the Esapada which also received mechanical overhaul by Leno around a decade ago.

9. 2015 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350R

To celebrate the 50 years of the Mustang Shelby GT350 nameplate, Blue Oval released 37 limited edition GT350R models out of which one ended in Jay Leno’s garage. Jay decided to change a few things in the car. He swapped the Recaro racing seats with more accommodating seats so that he could drive it more comfortably over long distances.

Jay Leno featured this car in one of his online series "Jay Leno's Garage", where he also got the Ford Performance chief Jamal Hameedi to provide some insights on the car. And lastly, for the price, a new GT350 came for $49,995, whereas the GT350R was priced at $63,495.

8. 1975 Custom Plymouth Duster

The 1975 Custom Plymouth Duster was donated to Jay Leno by its previous owner Paul Annunziata on the condition that it be looked after and never be sold. Before passing away, the famous master mechanic and race car driver worked for nearly 5 years on building and modifying the car.

The car has been heavily customized and it can churn out up to 1,000 hp. That said, Jay Leno donated close to $27,000 to a scholarship fund at McPherson College to help students in automotive restoration programs.

7. Ford GTs

Jay Leno’s 2017 Ford GT has nearly 1,000 miles on it. It is a second-generation Ford GT car. Meanwhile, Leno also owns a 2005 GT model with the same serial number. That said, Leno appreciates Ford’s efforts to keep the GT’s capabilities for road use as well.

Priced originally at about $450,000, Jay Leno’s 2017 Ford GT is valued at more than $1 million. In a video, Jay shows off the titanium exhaust he recently installed in the car with the help of Jason Heffner. That being said, he has also discussed the design and other characteristics of the GT with Ford’s chief designer Camilo Pardo.

6. 2015 McLaren P1

The 2015 McLaren P1, owned by Jay Leno and intricately valued at $1.35 million, was the very first privately owned P1 car in the US. Leno claims that it is one of the few cars he could never master since he is not a race car driver. Even someone as experienced as Jay Leno finds it difficult to handle the driving prowess of his P1.

Until 2022, Jay Leno has put around 8,000 miles on his volcanic yellow McLaren P1. Meanwhile, Leno has also done a video about his P1 along with former McLaren CEO Mike Flewitt in which both talk about the design, mechanical, and exclusivity aspects of the P1.

5. 2012 McLaren MP4-12C

Only 700 out of 1,200 MP4-12C were reserved for the US market and Jay Leno was one of the first people in North America to take the delivery of the gorgeous red McLaren MP4-12C. After all, 

Jay Leno paid around  $231,000 for the MP4-12C. He liked the car so much that he drove it 1,000 miles in just a week after acquiring it. Furthermore, Jay is quite impressed with McLaren’s lightweight design and heavy use of carbon fiber. 

4. 1994 McLaren F1

Jay Leno’s McLaren F1 is a highly exclusive car with only 64 road versions ever made. Leno’s F1 has a chassis number 015. The car was designed by none other than Gordon Murray along with two other famous designers. 

He reportedly bought the black F1 from a former Dutch racing driver Ben Pon Jr. for just $800,000, however, the price of this British sports car has soared up to an eye-numbing $20 million. Besides that, Leno has also shown off and driven the car with Mr. Beast in 2024.

3. 2006 Ecojet Concept

Jay Leno’s turbine-engine-powered Ecojet Concept was a result of collaboration between him and GM. It debuted in 2006 and was designed with input from Jay Leno himself. As he himself claimed to be “The president of the more money than brains club”, Leno likes to do interesting automotive things and hence he decided to come up with an All-American car that would run solely on bio-diesel fuel.

The Ecojet Concept’s chassis was a Chevrolet Corvette Z06 with modified aluminum and magnesium components. It was built for car shows and automotive events. However, it was capable of regular driving on the normal roads as well.

2. Tesla Model S Plaid

Even though Leno likes driving most of his cars out of his garage, he only drives them occasionally. According to Jay Leno’s interview with Jason Stein, one of the favorite daily drives that he prefers is the Tesla Model S Plaid. He used to have an older 2015 Model S P90D which he sold for a newer Model S version, according to Carbuzz. Jay has also done an explainer and test video for the 2012 Tesla Model S with Chief Designer Franz von Holzhausen. 

Leno also ended up setting a world record with a then-new 2021 blue Tesla on Famoso Dragstrip in Bakersfield, California in 2021. He established a world record for the fastest quarter-mile timing at  9.247 seconds with a top speed of nearly 152 mph. Besides that, it is also the same car that he ended up hitting a police car with outside the venue of a comedy show in 2022.

1. Tata Nano

The Tata Nano was built to entertain the Indian consumer base and was sold at an attractive price as the “world’s cheapest car”. When Jay got his Nano shipped from India to his garage in LA, he made a video of him wearing a traditional Indian dress that cost double the price of the car. He drove it on track since it wasn't street legal, and according to him, it was perfect for the purpose it was made to conquer.

Leno also had quite a welcome setup for his new car. He arranged a Bollywood-style musical dance before digging into the details of the cars. Jay calls Nano a cleverly designed car. Of course, he couldn’t test it on the US roads since Nano doesn’t come with compulsory safety features such as safety bags. Hence, he had to take it to a track.