All of Jay Leno's Barn Finds: How He Found Them & Untold Stories | Barn Find Hunter
Tom visits his long-time friend Jay Leno to get a candid and detailed tour of his epic barn find collection, with untold stories and his favorite details about the cars.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:38 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing
4:42 Fiat 1100 Millecento
5:33 Jaguar E-Type
9:10 What Makes Jay so Special
10:12 Daimler Dart
12:35 Indian 4 Shotwell
14:24 Auburn V12
14:58 1927 Duesenberg Model X
17:48 Smuggled Diamonds Pay for Duesenberg
21:32 Duesenberg Found in Parking Ramp
23:50 Most Expensive Duesenberg EVER
25:10 ReVere Car Scam (1921 Corvette)
26:58 1953 Cunningham C3
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The best thing about Jay Leno is he actually knows about cars, appreciates everything, and drives everything. There is no better car collector and car care taker than him!
The amount of knowledge Jay has of obscure elements of automotive history is astounding. It's always impressive to hear him talk about how things were designed, built, and how they operate.
X2 was going to say exactly this!
and works on them himslef
The Cali government needs to confiscate all of his cars. Leno is a cars for me, but not for thee type of guy. Then he can spend more quality time with his good pals Meat-head and Barbara Streisand.
@@benhunter8551 I think your thinker got confiscated..
Hagerty should do a full documentary on the life of Jay Leno, and his influence on car culture.
And it should be done by Jason Cammisa.
Yeah, and Queen Latifa can play Jay Leno. Jim Carey can direct it. His best friend Rob Reiner can produce it.
@@benhunter8551 it is better to remain silent, and thought a fool, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt.
Do you have something against a black woman playing Jay Leno or something? Maybe you don't think his friend Rob Reiner is a qualified producer?
@@benhunter8551 best comment ever.
Mr. Leno is an absolute national treasure. His philanthropy, his love of people and our veterans. And his humility. A real hometown boy makes good story. I sincerely hope all is going well with your beloved wife. And that there is peace in your world. Thank you from a grateful fellow car enthusiast.
I love your touching words. Jay is absolutely a national treasure. Truly love this guy.
I wonder about him. He looks like he is losing weight. His voice is a little raspy. I hope it's just age.
Man we do not deserve Jay Leno. He's just one of, if not tthe greatest petrolhead of all time. Thanks Jay.
You may not ...
"Don't deserve?" Get off his 🥜. He's just a great car collector.
Easy Tiger, Jay is not perfect. He has done plenty of unappealing things.
@@cconnon1912 Let's see, you haven't?
@@jimbradley4565 they didn't day they haven't. Stop fishing, 🤡
The greatest treasure to automobile history in that whole collection is Jay. Thank you for being who you are.
Yep!
dear Jay, bit worried, you lost so much weight,and we all understand the stress you are in.Please take good care of yourself, we are all here and need your positive vibes, your humour, your knowledge and your great humanism.
Yes, Jay we all feel for you. Please take care of yourself !
He's in considerable pain, here. Weight loss= Cancer...He's also obviously affected deeply by the loss of his wife...
@@burtburt2263 WTF Loss of his wife?? She's suffering from dementia but she's very much alive. He's probably been on pain medication for the burns man, that could've lead to the sudden weight loss.
And he do not have a child to inherit all of this, man i just hope he live for another 10-15 years
Seriously guys. Don't feel sorry for the man. We'll thru a lot in life but Jay can handle it. Your posts are just depressing 😢.
Leno seems to be slowing down quite a bit. He’s lost some weight, his speech has slowed, his walking and coordination as well. Hope the guy’s ok. One of the best channels on KZhead. I’d love to spend a day in his garage with Jay.
He's in pain, here...Looks like prostate issues...
That's what happens when you get old. He's not a spring chicken anymore
Jay is a national treasure. He is looking tired and a bit frail, but who can blame him? Kudos to him for continuing to put out such high-quality videos while still being absolutely dedicated to his wife Mavis.
I was shocked today seeing him. Makes me feel sad.
I was just noticing the same thing with Jay since this stuff with his wife came about. Looks like he's aged 20 years in the last while. Such a shame their love story has such a sad ending. Dementia is so hard on everyone involved.......
From the sound of his voice, I think he's been sick. Hope he's back to full health soon and with us for many many years to come.
I was thinking he looks good 🤙
I was thinking the same thing. This is the first time he’s ever looked a little frail, but he still rocks!
Jay's getting old, hope he'll be with us for a long time. Aint nobody like him
This is a great video. Jay Leno is not a collector. He is a preserver of history. He knows and acknowledge the history and people behind every car. That makes all the difference
Keen observation 😊
Jay is a Legend. I'm afraid the stress over his wife is taking its toll. Bless you J.
He is visibly aged. But the weight loss may have been deliberate. Many people reach a fork in the road where they have a lifestyle change in dietary habits and exercise, resulting in significant weight loss. They do this to avoid diabetes, heart disease and dementia. It isn't necessarily stress related.
I can't imagine a world without J in it. 😞
He is getting old can't forget that and he has a probably has that lifestyle,so he can do more with his cars .
@@drott150 He talked about this, he calls it the "crash and burn" weight loss programme. First he got scolded with steam working on a steam car and went to hospital, lost some weight. Then he crashed his motorcycle and went to hospital again, lost some more weight.
@@uzivatel56 Yeah maybe. But he certainly looks ambulatory and recovered from those injuries now. I know his wife has dementia and that has to be "weighing" on him. We all shrivel up and die eventually, no matter how famous, rich and popular we may be.
There is simply no one better suited to be THE Automotive Ambassador than Jay Leno! His love and passion for ALL things automotive and mechanical is second to none!
Yep!
This could have been 2 hours and everyone would watch it as well. Fabulous!
Yep! ah now I feel like we need MORE Leno !!
No doubt, I always love the restoration blogs too.
We've all been to Jay's Garage a thousand times (virtually) but every visit is a fresh, unique experience because each tour is tailored to each visitor. This was certainly no exception. Thanks Jay and Tom!
There's nobody better than Uncle Jay. He's going to be 74 on the 28th of this month, and is still sharp as a tack. Imagine an actress shows up and says you've got my Grandfather's car? Just Incredible ❤
Jay has to be the best automotive custodian- ambassador there is. Thanks for being so passionate Jay!
I've been following Jay Leno KZhead channel for over 10 years. About 10 years ago, I was working in West Africa managing some facilities for an American Oil & Gas company. One of these facilities was a helicopter hanger in an airport (the helicopters were used for crew changing the offshore crew). One of the light fixtures fell and damage of the blades of the helicopter. It was a 10kg halogen light. I had just watched a Jay Leno episode a few weeks earlier about the LED lights that Jay was (and still is) using in his garage. I contacted the company and got the same lights for the hangar. Every time I see an episode I remember this story. 😊
Sharp as a tack, but you can tell Jay is really slowing down. God bless this man!
Gdmmt time sucks
I'm sure it has something to do with the fact that in November 2022, Jay was severely injured in a garage fire, which required extensive surgery and reconstruction work. In January 2023, he fell off one of his motorcycles and suffered from several broken bones. The man is a treasure, I hope his health improves soon.
@@ipwee Yeah, well, uh, you know, that's just like your opinion man!
i don't see it
I bet you'd still have to keep up with him.
I must confess as far as talk show hosts or comedians go, Jay was never on the top of my list but I've come to truly appreciate him as an auto enthusiast. I love that he shares his collection with people and loves to take them for rides in cars the vast majority would never see in a lifetime, let alone ride in. Many collectors of that caliber would keep it to themselves and never risk taking them out on the road at all or take the time to document them. His love and enthusiasm for these machines really comes through
Completely agree Ender I have come to appreciate him more now. Sad to hear this interview, he is sounding a lot older.
@@stevegrimm6936 time has its way with us all, unfortunately. I've seen people in a lot worse shape at his age, but you can see he is a little more worse for the wear than in previous years
As a comedian/talk-show host, Jay was one of the few who was consistently humble and gracious toward his guests. He was supportive of nervous guests, kind toward children and animals, and he didn't get bent out of shape when a guest (like Robin Williams) might steal the show. Others, like Letterman and Conan O'Brian especially, had mean streaks that would come out fairly frequently, and lacked Jay's genuine warmth. The only other comedian/talk show host who was as gracious toward his guests was Craig Ferguson. Jay and Craig are the only two among their contemporaries whose companionship would provide real human value, in my opinion.
Craig and Conan were always my personal favorites at actually hosting. Craig is a fantastic conversationalist
@@grizzlygrizzle Um, Pamela Anderson would like to have a word.
Jay is one of those rare public people who is so down to earth. I appreciate how he openly shares his love of cars with the world.
I’m not a car guy, but I could watch Jay do this all day. His passion is palpable and I respect that he knows the pedigree and mechanics of everything under his roof.
What an episode! Tom and Jay on a walkabout talking about cars. Love how they both find the history and stories as interesting as the cars themselves. Would like to see more of this.
Jay Leno is one of the most down to earth men of our lifetime! A master of Comedy, and a walking encyclopedia of automobiles. What a fine man!
Jay is the Wikipedia of automotive lore. As Tom says, the affection Jay has for these cars and their stories is so heartwarming. So many classic cars are hidden away in never-seen collections. Thank you, Jay , for your kindness in sharing such a vast collection.
Jay is such a humble dude. I have so much respect for that gentleman.
Nothing but respect for Mr. Leno, he was the best for the Tonight Show too, I truly look up to Jay. A self-made man.
As someone said, and they're right, Jay Leno is the best car museum docent in the country.
I have a great respect for Jay because he doesn't trailer queen his cars,and isn't afraid to drive them. Cars were built to be driven and enjoyed.
I had the pleasure of touring his garage just before his fuel accident. He was gracious and super nice. He called me personally to set up the timeframe and get things in order. His garage is amazing and he is a great guy. He is just the same in person as he is in the videos.
Jay Leno is a living Legend 🙌
I can’t help having the biggest smile every time I view Jay’s garden! Where everything is in its glory. Great video. Well produced
The best thing about Jay is not just his knowledge and love for the cars he buys, he actually got to know either the owner or relative of the owner and tells the cars story so well with respect, thats what makes the car special to him and somehow to us all, we all spend alot of time innour cars and theres a few we loved almost like a great freind or dependable dog and Jay can make you understand the story behind each car and preserves the history, you have to love him for that!
I can never listen to Jay without enjoying his complete story, he knows how to deliver the story, simply stated. Thank you, Tom, for having Jay on your show and sharing him with all of us, I enjoyed it.
What a pleasure to see you two together. Brothers from another mother.
And in person he's just as enjoyable, humorous, humble and real as he is in all his vids. A true living legend who owns the greatest car collection in the history of mankind.
Jay is THE biggest legend in the car community
I think I could spend weeks in there, listening to Jay Leno talk in detail about each car he owns and even then I probably still wouldn't want to leave.
Two of my favorite car people
Jay is such a gracious host. Thanks for continuing to show your passion and share your knowledge about your collection with us !
I say this in all sincerity. You two are Class Acts. And we are ALL fortunate to have you BOTH in this hobby! Appreciation to you. 💯👊
I love that Jay shares his passion with all of us. I could watch every episode he has, then go back and start again and never get bored.
I love it when Jay and Tom get together! The passion and information they have for the classics is undescribable. Stay healthy you two, we need you to teach this generation about the great american love story we have for cars and trucks.
Jay’s knowledge on all things collector cars is unsurpassed. Good thing that so many of his interviews are recorded. No doubt his records and original parts for all the cars are well preserved. So cool.
I wish somebody would do a whole video on all the cars he has. I know it would be very long and might even be more than one video, but man, that would be awesome! I would watch it in a heartbeat.
that would be so nice!
Check out his channel.
Too many cars for 1 show
Tom and Jay chatting together. How could it be better ?
I could watch these two gents for HOURS. Please make this happen.
Wow. Just Wow. Jay Leno may be best known to the masses for the Tonight Show but this is truly his legacy. I am not a gearhead but I never tire listening to Jay Leno talk cars. His knowledge, passion, and incredible collection make him an ambassador unlike any other. Like your cars, long may you run.
Everytime i saw jay, it kinda bring me chills... I watched jay since i was a kid...seeing him today moves slowly, his words starting to stutter... im always thinking its only matter of time when he cant drive anymore and even worse... Its scary for me that we starting to lose these generation that live to tell the stories and experience while our generation or after it have less knowledge on it... As a bigger picture thats how scary a civilization could ends because we neglect history and no one interested to learn about it...
True the WW2 Baby boomers are getting on abit now mate, unfortunately thats evolution they won't be around forever. One day the tik tok generation will replace them in 60/70 yeara which well... doesn't have the same character or charm ha.. is very much obvious.
@@Future-Classic-Comics one thing i notice is that those charms of generations are came from war ..or big conflict even if they're not drafted or involved but living from those era give that charm
Your videos are first rate. Jay Leno is the spokesperson for the car world. Thank You so much for this wonderful video / story !!!!!!!
Jay is slowing down . He is a treasure and an old school master . God Bless Jay Leno .
Jay continues to be the consummate comedian, even when being interviewed. The comment "these were built to run over poor people" had me literally crying. We are so fortunate to have someone with his knowledge and caliber to save these cars for future generations. Thanks Jay!
Hollywood’s vicarious gift to the world: car culture and history via Jay Leno
Phenominal! Jay himself! not to mention the cars.. been watching Jay Leno's Garage on KZhead since its beginning... makes my day to see a new video.. Truly a national treasure! thanks Jay
Jay Leno is a real modern day time traveler! The stories Jay saved away is just mind boggling. Jay is a curator of metal motion. Thank you Jay Leno! He has saved so much history that would have been consumed by mother earth. Fabulous video both of you.
The greatest treasure to automobile history in that whole collection is Jay!!!
Jay leno will go down in history as probably the biggest car guy of all time
100%
Rick Hendrick would like a word…..
@@timsullivan9642 does he share his cars with the world. I think not.
@@adriaanserrao2016 he does, plenty of people have shared videos.
And the kindest
I see jay finished cleaning up the Jaguar. It's beautiful! As always he cracks me up!
Two Men I've started to admire more and more as I got older, Together. Beautiful ❤
Jay is the king of all machines gas, steam, electric!!!!!bless him. Thank you for the show.🎉🎉🎉🎉
He's sharp as a tack, but you can see in his eyes and in his voice that he is drained. My best wishes to him and his wonderful wife. He is a national treasure. A legend.
Thank the lord for Jay leno he brings happiness to a lot of people god bless him
Jay…. God speed. Thank you. You’ve done well. You have saved a lot of automobile history for our future generations.
If it ever gets to be, Jay has a museum with every single one of his cars in there each one with say some sort of television with Jay explaining everything about that particular car obviously, each car would have to have their own little television with the time. J knows talks about just about the complete history of that one car, people would flock to that museum even if it was spend a weekend at Jay’s museum you literally would have to spend a weekend to see every car and listen to Jay talk about every car would be one of the 10 natural wonders of the world because he’s done a super job. I enjoy listening to each one of his stories and how he gets and what he done and what it was and those forgotten ideas and thoughts thank you, Jay.
Wow! what an episode, thanks Tom and Jay (and Hagerty and Leno's Garage for making this for us, too!)
I would love a vr tour of Jay’s garage. Imagine walking around with a commentary by Jay and his mechanic team. Would be amazing.
The man meets the man. Way cool...boat loads of knowledge . Anytime Jay does show and tell, I just sit back and say wow. Thanks Tom & Hagerty for sharing.
It's great to see Jay in a fine bit of health and slimmer. As always, another great episode of Barn Find Hunter.
Jay is just a national treasure. His knowledge and enthusiasm is just incredible and he's doing all this stuff albeit being 74 years old on April 28th this year. 😎😎🤘🤘
Jay is definitely a national treasure!
The only thing more amazing than Jay's cars is Jay!
Thank You!!! What an amazing episode. Jay Leno really is just the best custodian imaginable of all this history.
Jay is a national treasure and an automobile ambassador for sure. This is a man who knows everything there is about these vehicles. He loves them like they are his children. The dedication to perfection he shares with the world can't be equated. Thanks to Jay generations of people will enjoy seeing these well into the foreseeable future 👍
Jay is an American treasure.
My dad had a 1958 Fiat 1103 that he bought for $100 in 1967. He drove it to work for nine years in Lompoc CA. He replaced the head gasket numerous times we rode all over town. Seeing Jay Leno’s 1103 brought back a ton of memories thanks for showing it.
Jay Leno is the perfect person for a car collector he gives a legacy for every vehicle incorporates the story of the previous owners the background of the manufacturers and gives homage to each and every one of them treats them as the car should be and uses them as they were intended to used.
Hats off to Jay. He knows his history. He is always correcting guests on details. Love it.
It's a Passion Project for Jay Leno.
Legend, Jay Leno
A couple of years ago I attended a car show in St. Augustine Florida. There was a "Make A Wish" family there that told a story of touring his garage. Jay wasn't supposed to be there but showed up, personally showed them around, and let them take pictures, sit in cars and they had a great time. It was a personal story and very important to that family. Class.
Thank you Hagerty and Jay Leno. These episodes are pure gold and immensely enjoyable to watch more than once.
You guys are 2 of a kind ❤
Jay Leno - The Ultimate Custodian.
Jay Leno has got to be the best car ambassador on the planet. A true car guy.
This will go down as one of the greatest Barn Find podcasts. Jay is a wealth of knowledge in regards to automobile history. So interesting! Thanks for sharing. Well done gentlemen!
Jay and Tom FANTASTIC !
Love u jay..❤❤❤❤❤. The last of the great late nighters.
IMHO. Jay is as much of a treasure as all of his collectables in his garage. For any car guy, to hear his stories is a treat.
That he remembers everything they did to each car is amazing. Each car is treated with such respect and care.
Both of my favorite “true” car guys ✊🏼⛽️
This is crazy on your last episode of barn find I was thinking hey someone should call up Jay Leno and get you guys together. This is awesome. I literally was thinking about this your last episode.
Two of the very best guys to inform the masses about CARS.Unbeatable combo on the same show.Gee whiz.Leno's got to be 75 by now- and Tom's not far behind him,but car guys know the guys that know
Jay is a true automotive legend, love his enthusiasm, and knowledge about cars, motorcycles, and the industry would love to meet him one day.
I have met him a couple of times at Pebble Beach, once literally bumped into him, and he is just as nice in person as he is in these videos.
“It was built to run over poor people…”. Lmao
I was confused at first is this jay lenos channel or barn find Oh this is a jay leno explaining his barn find (thats odd), then i saw the thumbnail, thats also odd.. Then i read the caption OOHHHHHHHH OKAAAAYYY
Jay is truly an American treasure.
NO ONE has better car videos than Jay. As a New Englander of the same vintage as Jay, I’ve always related to his stories about growing up in a small town and seeing a cool car. Great memories!
Make America 🇺🇸 V8 AGAIN
This worries me a little. Is it me or does Jay seem a little slower and a lot less animated as usual?? He's also kind of hunched over. God, I hope he's doing Ok.
He's getting old sadly 😔
Definitely getting older, but his mind is still razor sharp. Love to hear Jay talk mechanical history.
He’s been through a lot the last few years
@@beals6631 That is for sure. He tops my list of folks I'd like to meet.
"$2500 was a lot of money back then, it's like $25,000 today." Spoken by a man who should probably consider $25k to be chump change. It amazes me how he can still be the genuine "Everyman" after the life he's built.
Jay Leno is an absolute jem. He is the best ambassador for the car community.
Jay is everything that makes America great. We need more Jay Leno these days.