1999 Corvette - Jay Leno's Garage 

Now why would you say that that sounds stupid

@@issacdaniels942 No, that was funny as hell. Something that a Comedian like... maybe...Jay Leno might have said! A Joke maybe So Lighten Up Francis!

Nonsense, I've been paid in product heaps and none has been drugs and I ain't Jay Leno (obviously).

Jay said he'd do it for free first then pivoted into hustle some free product ....masterful stuff ⭐

right on man

There is plenty more

There's alot more lol

Jay really is great. Car guy through and through

Yep , Jay Leno is the man !! Haha

It’s always felt to me like he’s leaving this as his journal for when he’s gone so his collection can be enjoyed and knowledge passed on

Congrats on your car!

@@3steban427 Thanks so much! I still am madly in love with her!

@@mattygunn3852 i recently bought mine, a 2000 coupe with 51K miles for 17K! Im in love with my car as well!

Awesome Bam! Congrats! What color is she?

@@mattygunn3852 black with a half black half beige interior 🥰

I thought the same.. he has a McLaren F1!!

It's crazy to say that the Corvette is a "Simple" car, but your right in a way.

When i was a kid this was a rich person's car, from my perspective. My mom was driving a 1980 Datsun B210- a rusted out blue one with one yellow door

Jay reviews his steam tractors lol

Actually two of my favorite cars of all time. The 4th gen Ws6 LS1 cars are definitely my favorite car ever made. Sometimes simple tastes make a happier life, I think.

And get's yelled at by his g/f or wife for doing so. Hit me right in the feels.

Jay probably wipes the oil off his dipstick with a $100 bill.

Even if its a caravan.

That's what the bottom of your pant leg is for?

@@Lamtitude I wipe my dipstick on the bottom of my pant leg and don't even mean to 🤣

because of the color of the car ?

Great point!!!

forget the beach house. buy another garage, get more cars!

He did buy a beach house! A pretty fancy one at that!

His beach house is called seafair if I recall!!

It's just a Sunmer Cottage...

no the reason we love jay is b/c hes a real car guy hes not just some smuck hosting a show pretending to like cars or now stuff, jay actually knows cars

I like the design, so clean, better than the C4 and much better than the successors imo..

I have to say , I love the way the design is aging .

I actually miss pop up headlights, not to mention the LS1 is a masterpiece. They got that engine right from the very start

You know he's a real car guy when his wealth doesn't make him too good to drive a Corvette.

Me too 😎 there great cars

Dude, same. When I think of a Corvette, I think of the C5. Just beautiful. I kind of want to buy one before everyone realizes how special these cars are.

@@bradleylovejIt’s still looks so good with those curves and the pop ups that I am grabbing a low mileage C5 Targa roof for summer 2024, definitely the last of the true Corvette’s. A friend of mine has a Z06 with 20k miles on it and it’s a bargain. Just beautiful

@@poppad1187 That's cool, man! I went with my favorite, a black Ws6. But C5 is next on the list, for sure.

@@bradleylovejThe first car I bought at 19 with cash was an 89 Black Trans Am GTA with the Gold BBS rims. I loved my T/A , Black Limo tints , was a beast and what’s crazy is that I’ve looked for some WS6’s around within 500km of my area and there a tough one to find especially in good shape. The WS6 Ram Air hood is a mean looking machine bearing down at you. Love both of em. Their’s definitely more Corvettes round here with low mileage ( 60-75)k miles in tip top shape with all or most of the weak points changed. Love the WS6 though ! Enjoy that thing brother

@@poppad1187 Hell yeah, man. I appreciate that story. I bet it was amazing having a T/A at 19. And yes, it was very hard to find a clean, low mileage (65k) Ws6 near me, especially in black. Way more Corvettes!

Im 43 and had…7 vettes so far… but now have a CTS-V. Love them all.

I'm looking for one of those for my daughter that's about to turn 16.

@@BruceLee-xn3nn that’s like giving an alcoholic a drink. No bueno

I think Jay was referring that the Top has never been removed.

value is weird on corvette. People want 15k but for 5k more i can get a C6

@@108077854 That's bc all Corvette dip hard in value after 15-20 yrs after they come out, which puts values for later-year previous gen model to early-year next gen models close to each other. Then they start to climb nicely. I have a C4 and see almost none on the road compared to just a couple years ago. Values climbing slow but kind of fast this year

@Cali Image Tha Don that jag will break down every other week

C6 > C5

@@Eurolaflare Yeah, I personally like the C6 more by not a huge margin. Even after driving both there is something special about the C5. Like Jeb said low key one of the prettiest sports car ever.

and its dirt cheap.Anyone who work from 8-5 can afford one,thats why its awesome lol.

I low-key envy a nice clean C5 Vette, despite having a newer high performance car. The design is near flawless.

I believe this is true for the Tri-Five Chevys

@@MrZuul25 100% true for Jeep

Love me some hyperbole. At least, I hope it is.

There’s also the more 69’ camaro z/28’s sold at Barrett Jackson than was actually made ordeal😂

Same thing for Volkswagens and Porsches. Both air cooled and water cooled models.

Amen GregZ06! Just bought a 1998 two weeks ago. The Vette is my dream car and I agree with the tears!

It's hard to ever get rid of a C5...like for what? Lots of room, great miles per gallon, and the upkeep isn't much. What else can compete with it, check off all the boxes it does, at the coat it is? Every time I'd hear a cars cost, I'd value it against a C5 and I can't think of a better value car.

I’ve been thinking about a C4 just so I could get into a Corvette. I think I’ll hold out until I can get a C5 though. The last couple years of the C4 weren’t too bad but the C5 is way better. I just have to hold out a little longer.

@@vladtheimpala5532 itll be worth it when you have a world class chassis that won lemans 👍

Almost bought a C5 z06 Le Mans before the C8 came out and decided to wait because I figured they’d go down in price when the C8/c8 z06 came out…. Then COVID hit and the bowling green plant got shut down….. so that coupled with the microchip shortage making all cars pricier meant I made a big mistake lol the one I was looking at had 48k miles for $17,000

That was some damn fine work! Many thanks for your part in it's development!

What years was that used on Panthers?

@@jamespfitz 03 and newer and it was only the front section of the frame that was hydroformed

@@matthewq4b Correct, but it was one of the reasons, the CrownVic is such a sturdy construction.Don´t get rammed by one:)

Hi, I have just been watching some hydro forming vids , it's a vary clever technology. Would be great to see a vid if the vette frame being formed.

Show him a beat up 1993 Hyundai he would say oh these cars are just great

Hardly. C5s will still not see popularity after this video.

@@QS-si3cq why do you say that? Socks and sandals stereotype? They are, especially the ZR1s, as close as you can get to a V8 swap Miata, from a factory vehicle

@@louiearmstrong They are but so is the price of everything. I picked mine up with 80,000 for 7,500 in November

Always loved this generation.

That’s why I’m never going sell mines.

Wow sounds like a dream! The world seemed so different before 2001

Wow! Amazing story.

What did the plate say?

Indeed!

100%

I once had a situation where two friends were broken down at night in an unfamiliar area, and needed a ride home. Since I already had a front seat passenger in my C5, we decided to let them try riding in the hatchback area. They actually fit in there, and I got them home about 12 miles away. It was an emergency, so you do what you have to do. The C5 is a great car..

Lol. They are good engines but everything else electronics breaks. Don't get 97 they have the most issues, don't get an auto the trans are weak sauce. go for 00 and up. Manuel

I had the same reactions when I use to drive mine from all ages and races. I was blown away getting those reactions for a car at this age with all these other new cars out. Thats how you know its a classic.

Well and truly said!

Well im sure he pays people to detail them

Jay and I are the same age within 3 months. The humility comes from the way we were reared.

There's many stories of him out at Mulholland. Just walks up and introduces himself as Jay, as if nobody knows who he is and he didn't roll up in something worth over a million. Then proceeds to ignore his 6 or 7 figure car and ask about yours.

I rarely see that blue and I live in CT. I got a 1999 Camaro SS SLP center exhaust and I would now love to own that vette just in that color.

I agree that blue looks epic

Agreed! Those trousers sit really well.

My dad has an 02 Z06 in that color

NBM

Go meet him. He will take you on a tour of the garage if you are interested.

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@@badapplegarage9639 my buddy lives not too far from Leno's Garage. Maybe the next time I'm in LA, I can persuade him to go.

He wasn't funny as a comedian or host but he excels in this show

Its the same for me, I've never ever seen a single episode of Late Night Show, but I reeeally love him and this channel! :)

That would be interesting- It'd be a cool thing to include in the 'Restoration Blogs' series.

I was thinking the exact same thing. I would love to see the maintenance schedule for each car. Jay has his own car care products, I'll bet he has his own maintenance software as well.

That would be very interesting video.

yeah , liking to up-vote this idea

I was just about to type this and came across your comment. Really how many cars does he have now? The logistics of the maintenance would be great to see and the team that does it.

Thats a steal. Enjoy

Good buy. The same thing now is over 16k

Ah man, you were lucky. I was working as a GM tech in the C4 era. Pretty awful car. Probably almost killed the brand with that version.

What was the captive fleet program?

Ok liar

@@craigyirush3492 the first batch built would go through an inspection and test by our techs before being sent out to the company fleet and fix anything that came up over the time it was in the fleet. Did that for every new GM platform back then. They launched a lot of new platforms in the late 1990s.

I remember back in 1997. When I was 17 years old. Wanting to purchase the so-called C5 Corvette the new body style. Every dealership wanted way above sticker for these beautiful new Corvettes. I mean my mother's family work for GM. They wouldn't even let me get the GM discount. Because of the demand for the cars. The so-called C5 Corvette. Are absolutely beautiful certainly more beautiful. Dim the C8 Corvette. Which is basically just a clone Lamborghini.

Yeah for sure. Besides all his damn money he’s still a regular car guy. I would probably do the same thing though

Lol, what humbleness. The guy has 100’s of cars worth millions. Ask some of his staffers how humble he is. The stories I have heard would make your head spin.

@@Miadolph Id have 100s of cars worth millions if i was him.. doesn't mean I'd lose my humbleness. Maybe what you've heard is true, but maybe it isn't.. right now, they're exactly what you said they were: stories..

@@muscleandimports I worked with a guy that was a stand up comedian and knew Jay in the early days of his career and remained friends with him long after Leno made it big... he said Jay is as nice a guy off camera as he is on... a real class act

true car guy

He actually does not have too much expensive stuff in relation how rich he is.

@@MrRaitzi Have you not seen his car collection lol? Pretty sure he was a full time staff just to take care of it.

@@MrRaitzi But yeah he's a real car guy with lots of stuff other than super high dollar classics and exotics (has plenty of those too lol).

I totally agree

What does that even mean?

I thought the same thing

Was he right when he said 170 MPH? What’s your personal top speed in your C5?

GM Engineers say its 172 with the MN6 and 3:42 ratio. I have the convertible, so it's going to be less for sure with the extra drag. Never had it over 120 in 4th gear, but in 5th it pulls hard enough to get there, I'm sure.@@charlese.duncanjr.2341

So how do the C6 and C7 compare?

I have a C5 as well. 99. I love it!

It's still mind blowing to me with all these newer cars that the c5 still manages to still turns heads, get you the thumbs up and compliments. I've had people in all ages and races compliment mine from when I used to drive my C5. The definition of Timeless. The C5 is a classic.

​@@Studeb I'm sure I probably wont say anything different then what Jay has said about the C5. The C6 is a fun car to drive and its nimble. I drove a '08 nothing too spectacular. Going from the C5 to C6 it gets a bit tighter, Leg room and cargo space. The C6 is slightly smaller than its predecessor but without a doubt it delivers fantastic power for the price in modern day standards if were talking BHP, even a base C6. The C7 is pretty cool. I wasn't a fan at first but it grew on me. It's the most snug outta the 3. It definitely feels more compact if you're tall like me, the cockpit can feel pretty tight and I haven't drove it on long trips for that reason. When lane changing, looking over my shoulder There was also a blindspot with the Pillar in the C7 as well. But the different driving modes are very fun and enjoyable and on the track if thats your thing. There were times when I would just be on the freeway just fooling with the different modes. Track mode sounds awesome. The interior is a huge upgrade from the C6 (sport seats), The infotainment system is pretty nice the stash compartment is real cool to have. I feel that is the last good Vette if compared to the C8. The C8 design still hasn't grown on me and even seeing it up close and personal I don't think my mind will be changed. Even tho I personally like the C6 more, even with the undesirable interior (dash, the pointless one cup holder) The C5 just has a special charm to it that people gravitate towards. Rather than the C6 and C7, I've received more attention and engaged in more conversation (plenty of times where I didn't want to lol) all when driving the C5 which is mind boggling to me. Its quick and nimble if you've add some minor suspension to it (Z51). It's reliable, gas mileage is superb as you know, especially in this day and age with gas going up. Its actually pretty comfortable with the sport seats, leg room, head space, spacious; very good cargo room as well. There were times I use to actually go grocery shopping in that car. It feels light and all around a blast to drive. All in all, It's a beauty. Theres just something majestic about those pop-up lights and the curvaceous body. The C5 is a classic but you really can't go wrong with either of the 3. It all depends what you're looking for.

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Can't help to hear this "song" whenever someone says pop up headlights

Same

The t shirt is pretty cool looking

Well said! I feel the same way. Just picked up a Z06 myself a couple of months back and I’m obsessed with it! Such a raw real race car! I like how It doesn’t even come with a legit cup holder 😂 you just get in it and DRIVE! I almost bought a base C6 last year and I’m so glad I was patient and came across my C5 Z06! 😎

@@Z0SickA base C6 is more car than a C5 Z06.

@@BB-sc9gj 😂 ain’t now way. I’ve driven both. You feel much more connected to the road in the C5Z. Doesn’t feel like a luxury “convenient” car. That’s what I love about it.

@@BB-sc9gj that’s just my opinion though. I’d pick a C5Z ANYDAY.

@@Z0Sick You know what they say, opinions are like… But hey that’s why they make both, it’s a choice. But 385hp versus 400hp (early) or 430hp (late) and just as light. Don’t even start on the looks. Better in most every way. C6 everyday of the week for ME and my opinion.

That line made my day. I was cracking up when he said that. 😂🤣😂

I agree with you there

How much do carpenters make?

@@angelgjr1999 Enough to buy a used Vette.

A working man sports car.

@@angelgjr1999 -- Most 'trades' people make pretty damned good money these days so it's kind of funny that it's implied that they're like some kind of working-class Joes.

@@saginawdan xactly. Craftsmen. Buzz off haters

“Still rocks” It will ALWAYS rock 😂✌🏼

Maybe because it's 15 years younger 😎

I don't know, C4 is pretty damn classy and oozes that 80s retro-futuristic aesthetic.

I like the C4 better, it’s sharper and cleaner. This one looks a little bloated, like a C4 that stopped exercising during a pandemic.

I don’t know....

I'm not calling anyone here a hater but what the C4 haters need to understand is that without the C4 we wouldn't have the C5, C6, C7 and so on. A lot of the young crowd thinks that a car is just born out of the blue and that's not how it works, each model is built off the one before it most of the time.

XD

caught that too lol....

I had a 94 grand prix gtp and it had a heads-up display also

I have a 1990 ZR1 - CF6speed - Targa Top - numbered

The only C4 I really liked was he 96 Grand Sport. Was never interested in any others.

My wife had a Grand Prix GTP when I met her, it had that heads-up display. I don't know why that didn't catch on.

@Jay Leno’s Garage account got hacked?

That plus his light blue denim look from 1993 has come back into fashion ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

@@kz1000ps my mom always said if you keep your clothes long enough they'll come back in style

Lol actually Apple watches make you look like a real boomer lol young people know how corny smart watches are

@@NoName-cn3cp both my daughters have one, we are young parents just entering 40 Becuase we had kids young yet they both have apple watches and we don't. Why does having one make you old? Especially when way more young people have them than older people? You really think products are designed for the older generation?

@@NoName-cn3cp that really goes to show when someone has heard the term boomer but has no idea what it really means

I fact checked this a while ago too and found that fact very interesting, it’s like they found the perfect blend in this formula

You are correct and that’s why I’m hanging on to my 2003 50th Anniversary convertible! It seems to have a bit more leg room, too. I’m a tall guy and don’t fit into a lot of sports cars.

Well, he was given the opportunities. He earned them, but still takes someone "giving" you their time, approval, sponsorship, etc.

Actually a lot of people have given him cars lol. He's a great caretaker.

And the heads up display is great as well

Yes the instrument cluster is so gorgeous and functional when you see it in person. The tach and speedo are actually slightly raised from the cluster plane so there is a 3D effect. It is striking and you don't expect that kind of attention to detail when you first enter the vehicle (maybe because you notice the corporate head unit first).

I've always preferred the analog-style instruments on both cars and motorcycles. They are just easier to read quickly.

Yes until you pop up the headlights then the C6 is more aerodynamic.

in a C5 get a 01-04

@@wydopnthrtl Yep. A little more power and no unobtanium electronic brake control modules. I agree though on the golden era. 1989 (The Z32 Nissan 300Z) through this gen Corvette in 2004. All the technology you wanted, but no cylinder cut off or other tech you didn't.

nooooooooooooooooooooooooooo. do NOT get a C5 auto. that trans is a nightmare.

Yeah if I had to have an automatic I'd go with the C6. They had a 6 speed that was quite durable. The 4 speed the C5 got was a relic going way back to the early 80s and they were coupled with mileage friendly rear gears. Only way I'd do a C5 auto is if I was building a drag strip missile and even then you would need to make the 4l60 stouter.

@@andrelind6220 it’s all in how you treat the car, you beat on it, of course it won’t last, treat it fine there’s no worries