Jay Leno's First Love | Behind the Scenes

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Jay bought this 1955 Buick Roadmaster in 1972 for $350. This is the car he drove to his first appearances on the Tonight Show and the Merv Griffin Show. Jay also met his wife and "got together" with her in this big Buick Roadmaster. Now the car is a resto-modded sleeper with a 572 GM big block with 620hp. It looks stock but it's definitely not! We had a blast checking out the car that started it all for Jay. Recorded 11/15/2003.
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@Highballer44 2 года назад

When I was around 5yrs old (1960) my Mom and Dad both had their own 53' Buick's. My brother and I had a ball in those cars, our Mom would leave us in the car when she went shopping, you could turn the ignition switch and the car would crawl but the engine couldn't start. Our Mom would come out and we would be at the other end of the parking lot. Every time I see Jay's car it reminds me of those days. I like the restoration mods he did to this one, really nice.

@XCELERATIONRULES 2 года назад

That Buick makes me cry...thanks for saving them....

@erinfreize4717 2 года назад

This is what happens when you combine life long passion with nearly limitless resources.

@MrTheHillfolk 2 года назад

Jays good people though, I'm glad he's on our side 😁

@Sean0526a 2 года назад

and more power to him. most of us would do exactly the same thing had we worked our asses off for years with such results.

@anthonyforti 2 года назад

Unlimited resources and Bernard

@waynecampbell9107 2 года назад

I totally agree. I can't wait to do my restomod 1954 Ford F-100! Ford recently came out with a 429 Super Cobrajet Crate Motor! I'm going to hook it up to an awesome, heavy duty 4 spd manual transmission, hopefully a refurbished one from one of ford's stock car, and the best street/stock rear end I can match up with the street/stock setup. I'm going to have to have a new, aluminum radiator that will only take the new, biodegradable, pet- friendly antifreeze/coolant, and the dual, high- power coolant fans will operate off a generator instead of the old fan belt system which never really moved enough air through the radiator to keep big block motors cool enough to keep them from overheating! An engineer friend designed a far more adequate cooling system for his 429 Torino Super Snake, that was plagued by overheating problems, and I'm going to tweak his design to protect my 429 SCJ, which I'll have mounted on a reconditioned 1990s Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor Chassis, which can be had for relative peanuts at any local junkyard! I intend to redesign the interior with a custom made set of white leather covered, swivel bucket, low back seats out of a 60s Thunderbird, with a custom, woodgrain console with white leather and stainless steel trim. The outside will appear like a Cobalt Blue 1954 F-100,with a lowered, aggressive stance, riding on 18" chrome, 64 spoke mags, with Eagle ST , white lettered tires all around, and a deep cherry stain on the wood of the stainless steel and hardwood bed of the pickup! When it comes together, myself and my son are going to love our little restomod!

@JOHNNIEBEBAD 2 года назад

Nearly?Lol!This thing is over the top with all its class still intact!

@roberthawxhurst3717 2 года назад

Cool seeing Jay nearly 20 years back.........thanks for oldie!

@petecoffman9048 2 года назад

Love that car.

@bonniecarter899 2 года назад

Jay Leno for President and Dennis for Vice President!

@livingmaga6299 2 года назад

Don't joke, but that would be badass

@edgarmartinez7155 2 года назад

We wont have to worry about combustion engine bans with them in office.

@arthurmickel2724 2 года назад

My dad bought a 55 Buick Super 2dr Hardtop when I was in high school...great for dates!

@JT-kr3dg 2 года назад

Never ceases to amaze me how humble and knowledgeable Jay is. Badass Buick, gotta love the restomods, saving bits of history while making it better. 👍✌️

@THROTTLEPOWER 2 года назад

I agree!

@richardmorris7063 2 года назад

Most had generators ,& restoring these beasts was a labor of love.you could easily spend 100 grand restoring a monster like this & some aren't getting but 70-90 depending on the popularity of the model.

@tomrobards7753 2 года назад

Yes Jay is a cool guy , but DENNIS is a snob in public !!!!! I tried to complement him on his great car show , and he wouldn't even acknowledge me and that was in public ....

@MyClassicCarTV 2 года назад

Not true! As anyone who has ever met me will tell you, I'm as friendly and down to earth as it gets! If I didn't acknowledge you, it was because I didn't hear you, and for that I apologize. But one thing I am definitely not is a snob. I'm just a farm boy from Illinois, and I have always treated people the way I'd like to be treated. That's how I was raised.

@THROTTLEPOWER 2 года назад

@@MyClassicCarTV The time I met you you were SUPER nice! 👍🙂

@Pollock1961 2 года назад

Absolute work of art

@richardmorris7063 2 года назад

Love the 2 tone paint & boy for a 5000 lb beast she really goes!

@wanaraz Год назад

What a beauty. I had a 55 century as a kid. Love the dash.

@jeffyoder8105 Год назад

And Jay does it right, his classic cars all look like the cars that anyone born in the 50s remembers

@davideitutis450 2 года назад

THIS GUY HAS STAYED SO HUMBLE OVER THE YEARS AND HE'S THE MOST KNOWLEDGEABLE GUY ON THE PLANET...........

@MyClassicCarTV 2 года назад

Both of those things are true!

@leroybrown1994 2 года назад

Watching this in 2022 and I swear Jay still has the same jean shirt from the 90's.. Love watching these older Leno episodes.

@IAm1InTheIAm 2 года назад

What's great about Jay is that he is truly a patron of this craft, he supports countless best in the industry artisans, keeping the craft alive. Many people are indebted to his generosity. Hats off to Jay👍

@dodgersfan8598 2 года назад

He also shares the vehicles for us to see.

@scottyd980 2 года назад

Jay's having fun again. Live it up.

@bobansiel 2 года назад

What a beautiful classic Buick!!!!

@starwizardmanonthestarwiza2469 2 года назад

You got to love that blessed acceleration

@bsu1960 Месяц назад

This is the best episode with two of my and your favorite cars the Noble and the Buick both beauties

@bryansanges6679 2 года назад

My favorite car out of all his collection.

@johnm.5848 2 года назад

Jay made a great call in keeping the car from his early days in Hollywood and giving it a well deserved makeover. Many respects to him for that.

@dbs555 2 года назад

"Mr. Buick" is how Jay sometimes refers to it.

@chrisjensen2743 2 года назад

My grand mother had a 55 Roadmaster with air with the air vents in the back window. My father had a 54 Super with no air. I drove the 54 to school in my senior year of high school.

@franielee38 2 года назад

Yay for Buick and Jay Leno!

@gispel7058 2 года назад

My German immigrant Uncle Fred who worked at Lockheed....always drove Buicks. Last one he had was a 62 Electra. They would come visit for Christmas to northern CA. and always show up in a new model. Thanks Jay

@mogarcia9755 2 года назад

This is the epitome of examples of when someone loves and appreciates cars, and is able to preserve them as they should be, as they were things of beauty, Beautiful car and it was when Buick was Buick, you would of expected a Drs or Lawyers to be driving this back in day to the Country Club, thanks Jay for the view..

@peggychurchill5518 2 года назад

WOW! LOVE THE SOUND!

@christopherwilson7698 Год назад

That has to be one of the prettiest cars I’ve ever seen in my life my goodness never knew I wanted a 55 Buick more than anything else.

@richardmahoney9415 2 года назад

Jay is a class act

@lw216316 2 года назад

that sound ! .... no not the engine (although its not bad) ... the sound when he closed the trunk! solid !

@shelleyking8450 2 года назад

What an elegant MONSTER of a car. The sleeper of all sleepers, plus you can bring the whole family.

@hotrodray6802 2 года назад

Buick Road Monster

@RickPotvin54 2 года назад

Breathtaking-- quite literally. Just breathtaking.

@tWoforgamenot1 2 года назад

i love that car too !:)

@dondacus6669 2 года назад

My great aunt and her husband owned a ‘50s Buick that may have been the same year. They kept it in great shape.

@shannonstiles8751 2 года назад

Love that car 🇺🇸

@inspectorraycharles 2 года назад

One of my favorite childhood memories was riding in my uncle's 58 Roadmaster 75. I used to get in the back seat and ride home from mu uncle's about 40 highway miles. My uncle smoked very fine cigars which I actually enjoyed. I could lay straight out across the back seat and fall asleep. I think the seat fabric was wool

@kennethbolton951 2 года назад

Of all the cars Leno has shown this is the one I am most jealous of.

@rockets4kids 2 года назад

Holy crap, this was recorded almost 20 years ago.

@chrisjeffries2322 2 года назад

You crazy guys, thanks for the thrill ride!

@MyClassicCarTV 2 года назад

It was a thrill for sure!

@matrox 2 года назад

We had a 55' Olds Rocket 88 when I was a kid.

@preese43 2 года назад

I just love the Doble Steam Car. I have a book about it.

@imagrandpa 2 года назад

Learned to drive on a 1954 roadmaster. Was a dream to drive.

@dalejordan4584 2 года назад

I love Buick Roadmasters...especially this one.

@StreakingTiger 2 года назад

When I first was old enough (16) to drive after 6 PM, I drove a 1954 Buick that looked like this one (not the motor though). I thought I was something as I pulled up, parked, got out and watched a local night baseball game. That Buick rode as smooth as any car Ive ever ridden in. I can't remember what dad did with that old Buick.

@janetremsing6988 2 года назад

👍🙂I love it that this car was one used by Mike Nesmeth in his Elephant Parts video!!

@treytucker5619 Год назад

Every time I think of Leno’s Buick, I get a smile. This video is hilarious.

@Lord_KillerBee Год назад

Jay's Buick is certainly a very nice ride and a perfect example of a sleeper. Sleeper is a term used for a car that doesn't look fast but actually is the opposite.

@gaborkorthy8355 2 года назад

My best friend in HS had a 55' Buick Roadmaster. Many a night was spent cruising the streets, looking at girls and playing Chinese fire drill at red lights. Alas it's demise was a frozen king pin unbeknown to my friend as he tried to muscle the steering wheel outside a bar at closing time. Result was a broken tooth in the steering box. Funny we did sneak into the old Natick drive in in the trunk of that car LOL ! He bought it for $50. And found $20 under the front seat ! Drove it for four years.

@DWilliams-ce8nb 2 года назад

Might be my favorite car in Jay's garage.

@craighearn747 2 года назад

What a beautiful car.

@randybock82 2 года назад

Great car! That was funny when Jay said for a while he didn't have a garage.

@honeypot-pd2oc 2 года назад

he can't say that anymore

@joedidit3233 2 года назад

Beautiful Buick Roadmaster. If it was mine, the only change I would make would be to repaint those light colored areas behind the grille with a black or flat black to bring it back to the original stock look where the grille is all you notice. Back when these were new in the 1950's, Buick had some of the most impressive and spectacular grilles. Originally, the metal work behind the grille on each side of the radiator would have been black, to blend in with the black of the radiator. That enabled the shiny grille to be all that you noticed, highlighting the silvery mesh of the grille. As the car is now, the light or silver finish behind the grille breaks up and distracts from the beauty of the grille. It's a minor flaw, but something that old time Buick fans of that era will notice right away, and it will stand out every time they see it.

@hairylarry6167 2 года назад

That Buick is so nice. That is one cool looking hot rod. I love it all.

@jazzjokesjalopies 2 года назад

The Buick is forever my favorite in Jay’s garage.

@tWoforgamenot1 2 года назад

beautiful Car ! thanks . Jay :)

@gaylonsteenburgh1323 Год назад

Just Beautiful !!!.

@raywest3834 2 года назад

Perfect sleeper!

@matrox 2 года назад

In 72' a 55 Buick was only 17 years old. Its like seeing 2003 car on the road today, although a 2003 was no classic.

@ifga16 2 года назад

My parents had a 55 Roadmaster, blue with a white top. I was sitting on Mom's lap when someone hit the right rear fender. I smacked my forehead on that rounded glove box. The right rear fender had a dent. I always wanted a battleship sized ride like that Buick. Came close too, only it was an Iowa class battleship, USS Missouri. Love that thick steel.

@HypocriticYT 2 года назад

That Buick is beautiful. I haven't owned a 50's car in decades now. Maybe some day?

@luisestebanr6311 2 года назад

Kind I like this material, it's always good to see them co working, like!

@nzs316 Год назад

Had that "American Graffiti" feel for a moment there!

@mzaccagnini7179 2 года назад

That is an awesome roadmaster. We have two roadmaster wagons a 93 and a 96. My brother put a 383 stroker in the 96.what an awesome car.

@nates3080 2 года назад

True beauty

@theophilhist6455 2 года назад

The chrome looks so good and thick...the color contrasts are outstanding

@robertfreeman4656 2 года назад

I LOVE THAT CAR!!❤❤

@f4udhorn 2 года назад

Nothin better than a well done Restomod!

@larryok8156 2 года назад

I hope Jay thanks Dennis for the idea of putting out a car show after all these years. Dennis was the best in his day

@jack002tuber 2 года назад

These two are so great together. The time Jay recalls the TV ad that said it goes 100 miles an hour for a 100 hours HMMMMM. Both of them do the HMMMM. Cracks me up 😂😂

@m42037 2 года назад

Yes this show "My Classic Car is dated, there's so much better on the internet today. This hasn't changed since the 90s

@N-Scale 2 года назад

Love the Buick. Had lots of Buicks.

@johngriffith7032 2 года назад

Jay is right, that car is absolutely hilarious. Very envious!

@beepseatsfindingfoodtreasu8756 2 года назад

Love Buicks! My Dad worked on the Roadmaster used in the Rain man. And we finished restoring a 1965 Buick Skylark Grand Sport. Just before he passed. There's something about those Buicks that you just can't get from anything else. Classic lines with brute strength. Love the added touches you've done. Buick would have done the same thing, had they invented half of the things you added. Great Buick Jay!

@gregkistner1955 2 года назад

A great car indeed!

@mikevoltamp6146 2 года назад

Beautiful car. Jay does things so right. He's got excellent craftsmen working on his projects.

@kencrisp2588 2 года назад

And the $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ to do them to perfection.

@davidpaul5465 2 года назад

You got that right! I hired a craftsman to redo some carburetor linkage and a transmission kickdown looked great worked better still. To watch this guy create working components was enjoyable. Who made America? Craftsmen!

@matrox 2 года назад

yep

@yrulooknatme 2 года назад

I had a 55 Pontiac Star Chief. I loved that ride!

@jordantwood 2 года назад

this is one of the best jay leno experiences ive ever had. he is the most him ive ever seen. awesome episode

@jordantwood 2 года назад

the part when jay is the passenger, his genuine person comes out

@MyClassicCarTV 2 года назад

He’s a great guy. The real deal!

@jordantwood 2 года назад

@@MyClassicCarTV that makes me very happy to hear. before my father passed, we would binge his yt channel from time to time. dad really admired Jay. thank u for the behind the scenes.

@m42037 2 года назад

@@MyClassicCarTV Unlike you

@MyClassicCarTV 2 года назад

Huh???

@patlalla148 2 года назад

I know Jay needed to do the tonight show, but wow is he so like-able and watch-able and you just want to be hanging out with Jay. I wish he had done so much more with cars before. The world has be dominated for the last 20 years by British and European car engineering and Jay just reminds you that there are other cars out there just as desirable. I still want more Jay Leno's Garage !!!

@johnpick8336 2 года назад

Jay Leno is a Class Act !

@richardherron7670 2 года назад

It's one heck of a sleeper

@bradwilliams4921 2 года назад

That’s a good looking Buick.

@jasoncarpp7742 10 месяцев назад

Although not shown here, my favourite year for Buick was 1956 My grandparents drove Buicks from the 1950s until about the 1980s.

@BigMacProDaddy 2 года назад

i love Jay being driven around in his old house

@hedhtr4 2 месяца назад

Beautiful

@cody3482 2 года назад

Beautiful Car

@ThePontiacgto65 2 года назад

Always perfect.

@twasbrillig33 2 года назад

nothing beats a good restomod

@rosariadileone5272 2 года назад

That sound that look just makes me smile! It's wonderful. Thanks Jay.

@imlen7202 2 года назад

My dad, an MIT Masters electrical engineer, loved Buicks. He had a 1948 Buick Roadmaster(four holer), dark green. Then, he bought a Packard Mayfair. With his background, he was more interested in the quality of the engine design. Although Jay's car is more recent, it really brings back old, wonderful memories. Thank you.

@ColRAPR 2 года назад

Outstanding !!

@edbouman5013 2 года назад

This 55 Buick in my opinion is the nicest car in Jay's collection, along with his 57 Buick, his green 2 Door Hudson Hornet, and his drop dead gorgeous 66 Burgundy Ford Fairlane!

@mikevoltamp6146 2 года назад

The Packard, I like best.

@buixrule 2 года назад

I like his 66 Toronado too. That and the burgundy 66 Galaxy.

@Ronscoolcars 2 года назад

That Hudson is so nice and the fairlane!

@huxleyhornm7405 2 года назад

@@Ronscoolcars isn’t that 66 Ford a galaxy? But not wanting to be picky.

@Ronscoolcars 2 года назад

@@huxleyhornm7405 yes galaxy 500

@jimblack5153 2 года назад

Gorgeous!

@karenfyhr2363 2 года назад

Beautiful car!

@johnnyohness 2 года назад

Since you Jay and I are the same age the memories of these cars go back to our childhood. One of my teachers back in the day bought one of these great Buicks, and I used to watch her drive in the schoolyard. That little gold emblem just under the wind wings signified the top-of-the-line Roadmaster. The Buick had so many similar body lines shared with the Cadillac in those days. Restoring the interior so tastefully with its couch-like upholstery and stunning brightwork, both inside and out must have cost a fortune. How wonderful it must be to have the means to restore them back to their original luster. What that car would cost into days' dollars even in its stock form would be unimaginable. I have so many favorites in your collection, but this gorgeous Buick is right at the top of the list. It's heartbreaking to see what today's cars have devolved into from a point of style and interior..... appointments. No chrome and everything is replaced with plastic. Thank God for Jay who has been blessed with the means and hindsight as well as foresight to preserve and share with us these legendary works of American automotive works of art, and share them with all of us. Jay, you ARE the MAN!!!

@frufru0071 2 года назад

@johnnyohness: Well written and a true pleasure to read. Thanks for sharing this classy comment.

@garyhopkinssr8561 2 года назад

Jay that car is righteous

@THRASHMETALFUNRIFFS 2 года назад

Super fun behind the scenes bonus!

@rdyardie Месяц назад

My Uncle Ken had a 1956 Buick with Dynaflow. He loved it. Back in those days I used to "discuss" the advantages of the Hydramatic and the Torqueflight transmissions versus the Dynaflow with him. . . . I was in grade 7 back then.

@MrBlackbutang 2 года назад

Master of the road. Thanks Buick and J .

@DjJtown 2 года назад

She's an absolute Dream Boat! The first car I remember as a kid and immediately fell in love with was a Buick Roadmaster back in 70. I was 5 y/o and my younger brothers were still in diapers. My parents were still together at the time so Mom had hers; a 48 Roadmaster Straight 8 Sedan; and Dad had his, a 64 Impala SS 327 4-speed convert. I remember Mom taking us to the Dog & Suds in the Buick. You couldn't hear it or feel it run. It floated over the bumps like a magic carpet. I used to stand up on the driveshaft tunnel in back and lean on the front seat while she was driving. Mom even brought along a TV tray from home for us kids to put our food on. At night when we'd go for a drive to put my brothers to sleep; I'd lay on the big package tray and watch the stars as we drove; it seemed as big as a bed to me. She sold that in 72 and got a 55 like yours. Although it wasn't Sliver & black like yours' which is the perfect color combo for the Roadmaster; it was in her favorite Caribbean Blue over White. She ended trading the Roadmaster even up for a 67 Eldo Convert. I begged her to keep the Roadmaster but she said it was an old car. Old or not, she was and still is my First love.

@epetermarshall9415 2 года назад

A friend of mine had one of these ROADMASTERS WITH THE RED LINE SPEEDOS AND WE RAN IT TO THE END A FEW TIMES(120 mph) and I decided to never ride with him again. He then kept it under 70 MPH. THANK GOD.

@josemedeiros007 8 месяцев назад

Great episode, I always enjoy watching Jay Leno and his cars and projects on the show.

@Lone_Star_Proud 2 года назад

Beautiful car

@mcrowley8460 2 года назад

Jay has the first 572 crate engine built.

@allan9603 2 года назад

Gotta love Jay and his cars; he drives them!

@williamriedel1686 2 года назад

My dad bought a brand new ‘56 Century. I was eight years old. I remember him driving it in Nevada at 120 mph. There was no speed limit at that time. Anyway, a superb build on the Roadmaster.