How To Start A Steam Car 1909 White Model M | Jay Leno's Garage 

Insurance Company: "Does the car have any anti-theft device fitted?" Jay: "The car IS an anti-theft device!"

This really makes you appreciate modern engines that start in 5 seconds.

Ridiculous, a Gulfstream screaming by as Jay drives his steam car. That car is almost older than powered flight. So cool to see them coexist. Thanks for showing us how advanced things really were.

The steam cars are really the most enjoyable and interesting of all Jay's cars. So glad he took this one for a spin!

What i love about jay is that he actually takes the time to learn about the history of every vehicle as well as learning come of the complicated processes of operating some. And to take these cars out to drive them keeping them alive. Hell its what they were made for. I definitely respect the mans passion.

That was cool when the train whistled at you! Retired steamfitter and big fan here, superheated steam is very powerful, it is wise to have your own personal steam mechanic on hand due to the high pressure and temperature! Love the brass gauges.

I had already watched it. Just commenting to show support to Jay and the crew for providing us unique high quality content.

I just love how much he is into the cars in his collection ... that amount of passion is just unparalleled. A lot of uber rich people have fantastic collections but you can tell that Jay Leno actually loves and collects these for what they are and their historical value rather than to simply show off his wealth.

60-65 mph in that must be absolutely terrifying :)

I love all the brass and wood! This car is a magnificent piece of art!

This guy is a national treasure. It's very clear that Jay absolutely loves what he does and loves sharing it with the world. Thank you!

Jay never disappoints with good technical info on his cars. I wouldn't want to start the White every day. I really appreciate what Jay and George went through to show us how it works.

I once saw two steam cars driving down the road, it was awesome! We have terrible weather in my city so one reason I love summer so much is people bring out their cool vintage cars more.

6:45-6:55 Jay predicted his burn accident. Get well soon Jay!

Several months ago, I was driving SB on San Fernando Blvd close to the noon hour when I came upon what at first I was sure was Mr. J. Thaddeus Toad speeding NB in the fast lane piloting a monstrous bright green motor car with huge brass head lamps and a white plume of steam escaping from the undercarriage. Upon closer inspection, I determined that the driver of said motor car was none other than that well known auto adventurer and bon vivant Sir Jay Leno. Sir Leno had a huge smile on his face and his grey hair was flying in the wind, headed no doubt for some great adventure! Tally Ho, Sir Jay, Tally Ho I say and well done!!!

This is what makes RU-vid special. This is top notch quality viewing,

People are so lucky and fortunate to get to watch this for free or even at all. There is no ways a regular person can get to watch this level of engineering history and also car history. Thanks Jay!!!

I love that Jay is cruising around town wearing his mechanic overalls!!!

My grandfather traveled from Philadelphia to Ontario Canada in a Stanley with his grandfather somewhere in the early 1920s always said he drove the whole way while great great grandfather drank whiskey he was 9or 10 at the time. Like a time machine these living history vehicles and their stories should never die . Thank you Jay 😎

Thanks Jay, for doing what almost no one in the world is willing to do…restore a steam car from 100+ years ago, and show us how it works, while driving it on the streets of LA. Amazing!

I always appreciate that Jay, when talking about these vehicles . he says WE....never I...... a true gentleman that realizes all of these vehicles require a WE to accomplish the end goal

I’m not into steam cars. I watched this video because I knew Jays passion would be entertaining. However, this machine is really interesting. Jay is doing a service to those of us that know nothing of these types of machines.

Jay jokes about the dangers of " being burned " 6:40 ... Get well Jay . 🙏

What a beautiful showpiece. Thanks for sharing Jay. I prefer most of your private collection, the antique motorcars are second to none.

This was reuploaded probably because the original had sound sync problems.

Thank YOU Jay!! My son loves trains, and this made his day (and mine). What your show does is amazing! You are bringing the mechanical arts and engineering arts to a new, and younger audience (& a few old guys🙂). Thank you again!!!

Thanks for bringing back some memories of my youth, Jay. My Great Uncle, my grandmother's brother-in-law, had a Stanley Steamer. Uncle Wayne used to visit once in a while and of course we all had to go for a ride. I think the whole family could fit in the back seat the car was so big. he used to toot his whistle for us as we rode down the street. Tragically Uncle Wayne and my Aunt passed away and 3-4 passengers were badly burnt and his Stanley Steamer destroyed in a fire while in a parade at Knott's Berry Farm due to a propane tank leak. The propane was used for the pilot light. This was back in the late 60's.

Get well soon, Jay!

This is some super hot, steamy, blow-the-whistle stuff Jay's packin'.

I just want to say you're an amazing man for restoring all of these cars and the knowledge that you have You're very intelligent and very well spoken You have a fantastic collection of all sorts of things and you should be proud thank you for sharing your hobbies with us

All the sounds it makes really adds to the charm of it.

I love how you tinker and know by heart everything on all of your cars! I enjoy the fact that you don't have a problem getting your hands dirty and and this, dear sir, means true passion!

Second time I've watched this,that was an amazing machine for 1908

20:22 the history of powered transportation in one screen shot!

Jay, you are so much like my dad who has sadly passed away.he was an aircraft and autobmobile mechanic. Watching your videos gives me great comfort. He yoused to find comfort In them as well. You may not even know what your truly doing. Thank you

I believe this is the car that caught fire and sent Jay to the hospital with serious burns. Get well Jay !

George is putting the hood on and Jay is laying on the horn like a kid. That's what I like about Jay, knowledgeable but fun.

Loved it when you tooted your horn at the train and he did it right back 😅👌

Jays older cars are always my favorite. Thank you for keeping steam alive!

6:47 revelations

I just love how everyone salutes Mr. Jay and he wave them back. I mean who wouldn’t!

It's so great that Jay teaches us about these incredible old, very specific, steam cars and how they run. Thanks Jay.

jay leno is a real car guy

Ya know most 70+ year old multi millionaires dont do this sort of thing. Jays enthusiasm is simply contagious and inspiring ❤

*Prayers and best wishes for Jay and his family, he is currently undergoing treatment for severe burn injuries he received while starting this steam car.*

That whistle gets me, love it! Like you said, there is a romance with steam, has to be how involved you are with the machine, the opposite of our cars now. This car has more personality than every car made in 2022 combined.

Oldiest but goldiest.

Loving the steam cars Jay, thanks for sharing these beauties and explaining how they work. Many books on early cars gloss over steam as it saying they didn't work vs gasoline once electric start came along. Very true but this brings the trials and joys of steaming to life! The White and the Doble were highly complex for their time. I think of steam cars like the Chrysler turbine car.... an interesting road not taken but fascinating in any case. Electric cars were written off for dead once and are now coming back as batteries improved ... maybe steam will someday too

I wish you a speedy recovery Jay! I hope the White Model M 40hp wasn't irreparably damaged and you can now have a restoration project for your show. Stay cool and stay healthy!!!

Pretty easy to see in this video the point where the gasoline may have sprayed Jay during the startup.

Very enjoyable, a marvellous steam car,; I love steam the brass the lot, steam whistle and all. Thanks 🇬🇧

_"the nice thing is it can't overheat, that's the cool part"_ ~ nicely done Jay

Thank YOU Jay, for being who you are - one of the very few all-round car enthousiasts/collectors/mechanics of this magnitude. I AM a steam-train lover as well, and any steam car you cover is enormously fascinating.

Love the videos Mr. Leno, and I truly appreciate the time, money and energy that has gone into purchasing, restoring and maintaining your collection.. I especially like the older cars you show.. Someday I would love to take a tour of your collection.. ✌♥️🇺🇸

Had the pleasure and privilege of riding in a 1910 White , lead car , for the 1984 Brighton Beech run in New York . It was a "race " that began in Bay Ridge Brooklyn and proceeded down Ocean Parkway over the Brooklyn Bridge to Herald Square and back to finish in Brighton Beech !

Jay Leno literally created the best Car and motorcycle show ever created. Always a great host since the tonight show, always laugh at his jokes. So hard for comedians these days to be funny these days without profanity and todays environment of political correctness but Leno makes it look easy. Beyond that, the show is binge worthy, the perfect mix of old and modern and it’s literally the right pick me up when I’m down or depressed. It makes me happy that even though I’ve lost everything I was able to scrounge up and by myself a 2004 Yamaha Yzf R6! Take it from Leno, if you spend your time on hobbies instead of vices and drugs women and drink, you’ll be able to keep a illustrious head of hair! Just like his favourite category of cars, his hair is original and unrestored I could listen to him explain things for hours, I love his car related catchphrase’s! I Pray for Jay to have continued health and longevity! As a lover of motorcycles, Truck’s and cars of all kinds! Thanks for this show, you have no idea how much it keeps me through difficult times! Thanks 🙏

Thanks Jay! I was having a hard time starting mine this morning. Almost got late to work.

That's so fascinating! You have an amazing car collection. Ran into a guy just before a car show started in Florida about a decade ago that had an old vehicle you wanted. He said only 2 excisted. Believe he was from Texas. He seemed joyful you didn't have it and wanted it. Thanks for sharing your collection. Especially these super old cars.

Thank you! Now i finally know how to start my 1909 White model M Steam Car! Been staring at this thing in my garage for weeks... OH and don't bother checking up on yours.

I really enjoy a little alchemy to get the car started for a ride. I also love that Jay wears coveralls and safety boots. Having worn those as an aircraft mechanic in the military it takes me back....

If this car was built today, all of the efforts Jay put into to start it would be handled electronically. The gas gauge would be on the dash too.😃

Now I understand why you needed to be an engineer to operate a train. To drive one of these, too. :0) Too cool.

FASCINATING!!! I’m a serious gear head and love every single motor vehicle in creation, I swear it’s a sickness...😁 My pops even got to meet Henry Ford obviously way before I came along, (I’m 49) and he was a mechanical genius. (Pops-but also Mr. Ford. 💥) And I never knew these type of vehicles existed!! It’s beautiful. And the engineering involved in this....I don’t have the words. How bout WOW...? Jay Leno is a serious scholar when it comes to all these amazing vehicles and I’m so happy that there’s a “normal” relatable person who obviously enjoys all these fascinating machines, to learn all these things. Thank you, Mr. Leno. 👏👏👏

This is absolutely amazing! One of my most favorite videos of his!

Oh thank god... I've been waiting 90 years for the internet and someone to do this how to video. Thanks Jay. Now I can finally pick up my date for prom.

God Bless you Jay, Happy New Year and thank you for sharing such great car history with all of us

Starting this car is no more laborious than hooking up a four horse hitch. Thank you for sharing this with all of us !!

WE LOVE LENO'S STEAM CARS! -and how great to see a segment with those again! it's been so long and he's been working on them for a long time it appears! what a great way to end/start the year!

One of your best efforts Jay. I am blown away there are still 167 extant world wide. Simply a beautiful piece of engineering / art.

I hope you get well soon🙏🏾

Love the train solidarity and the tidbit about president Taft.

one of the first episodes I've watched! Shows the amazing depth of knowledge he has with vehicles.

Thank you Jay for the fantastic videos! 👌 The White Steam car is one of my all time favorite vehicles. I remember going to the county fair as a kid some 50 plus years ago and have always been fascinated with the steam engines. One time there was a White Steam car, I think it was a maroon, red, and gold color. Don't know if it was a 40 horse or not, but it was the coolest thing I've ever seen. Thanks for the reminder of a great childhood memory.👌🤙

Really cool. I love the way you have not only saved rare cars like this, but that you also get them out and drive them. Its important that old cars are seen.

Thank you Jay for the joy you spread

I love J dude. He really puts me in a good mood

Thanks, Jay, for taking us along with you.

Absolutely amazing. This is the coolest thing I've seen in a while! You had to be a smart person to operate this car.

That was awesome. Thanks for sharing it and showing us how to start it.

Love it Jay. Thanks for taking us along.

Wow! This is so cool! A train-car! Thank you so much for showing this to us! Happy new year, Jay! 😊

I already watched this a couple days ago with the wrong audio sync. But happy to watch again

This is soooo fascinating, I am so blessed to have seen this episode. I am so grateful. It makes me appreciate mechanics, engines and American History in automobiles

Love how they showed the effort to fix a video. I love you jay!

It's amazing all the knowledge Jay has and his ability to work all of it. I've thanked him before for giving all the info to history.

Thanks for showing and teaching people about Steam Jay!

This will provide useful to future owners and museum curators wondering how to start their steam cars. Thanks for keeping this jewel in working condition and driving it instead of just gathering dust in a static display!

Thank you for doing this Jay! It is so interesting this day and time, thank you for keeping it alive

Imagine going to work and seeing jay leno drive by in a steam car

I enjoyed hearing the history of the White steam car and seeing you put it through its paces. By the way, your shoes also took me back in time "a few years." Thanks very much!

Very interested Thanks you Jay I always wanted to know how a steam car worked. The brass and the wood worked absolutely beautiful

thank you for reuploading and fixing the delayed audio!

Imagine running late for work and forgetting to start this thing lol

love Jay's lane discipline! lol

What an amazing car! Thank you for showing it, Jay.

Oh that's great 👍🏻 That's History 👌. Thank you Jay for all Classic ones

I had to laugh as I found my self listening carefully , Just in case I ever get one of these beautys, LO, and lets face it George is the main man in Jay's garage, Thank you Jay , for all the great vids.

Wow, how cool is that?!?! Love how well Jay knows all his cars.

LOVE the steam! And Jay's knowledge

Respect , I like the Engineering of steam engines . American steam technology was the Most beautyfull on earth . I still Love the wild West steam Train model Greetings from Holland .