Here are 10 amazing car collections of Jay Leno.
Jay Leno was one of America’s best stand-up comedians and TV hosts. Not many knew he was a crazy car lover. Jay Leno owns a private garage where he has his favourite cars which includes vintage vehicles that arrived before and after World War II. Let us see some of the best car collections of Jay Leno.
Citroën DS
Citroën DS remains one of the strangest cars of all time. Manufactured by the French automobile company, this was in production between 1955 to 1975. Jay Leno owns the 71′ model of the vehicle which features an inline-4 engine. The vehicle’s top speed is between 80mph to 110mph. Citroën DS featured both manual and automatic transmissions with other technologies like Hydropneumatic self-leveling suspension, Electronic fuel injection, and Front disc brakes. The vehicle had a smooth roofline and streamlined teardrop silhouette. The designs of Citroën DS made it popular and it was sold for around 930,000 French francs.
Bentley Turbo R
Bentley Turbo R was launched as an upgraded model of the Bentley Arnage with just around 7,300 units. It was in production between 1985 to 1997. The vehicle was built around the powerful turbocharged V8 engines which delivered 300hp, 550 lb-ft of torque, and 155mph top speed. Bentley Turbo R also featured other technologies like ABS brakes, Self-leveling suspension system, and Electronic fuel injection. It had luxury features like Plush armrests, Power seats, Climate control, Cruise control, and Premium Audio system. The original price of the vehicle was $120,000 USD which was very expensive.
Hudson Hornet
The racing heritage Hudson Hornet is one of Jay Leno’s favorite models. Hornet was known for its records in NASCAR. The vehicle’s step-down and pontoon styling were the major attractions. It had luxury features like bench seats, trunk space, gauges, ac, speedometer, and clock. Hudson Hornet was in production between 1951 to 1957. It was an expensive vehicle for its time selling around $2,600 USD. Hudson Hornet came with powerful Inline-6 engines with the Twin-H Power dual-carburetor setup. The performances and handling were beyond expectations which resulted in the success of the vehicle. Hudson Hornet is a collector’s vehicle and is available in some markets.
Cord 810/812
The Cord 810/812 remains one of the most beautiful vehicles from the 30s. Hudson Hornet came with Lycoming V8 engine and supercharger V8 engines. Before the muscle car era, Cord 810 remained one of the fastest cars with V8 engines. The recorded top speed was 112mph for Cord 810. It had advanced tech like Hydraulic brakes and Independent Suspension. The styling included Coffin Nose front end, Hidden door hinges, Fenders, Long Hood, and hidden headlights.
McLaren F1
The McLaren F1 is an all-time legendary vehicle known for its historical success in racing. The 1994 McLaren F1 model featured a naturally aspirated V12 engine with a record top speed of 212mph. It delivered around 700hp and 480 lb-ft of torque. The vehicle featured carbon fiber body parts and the carbon-fiber monocoque chassis which was first for a production vehicle. This model’s entire features and technology were inspired by Formula One. It offered excellent stability and the seats were placed in the center. When McLaren F1 was launched, it was sold at a price of $850,000 USD. This remains one of the most expensive sports vehicles of all time in history.
Lagonda V12
One of the iconic vehicles before World War II was the Lagonda V12 in the late 1930s. It was equipped with a 60° V12 engine, single overhead camshaft, and Twin SU carburetors. Lagonda V12 recorded a top speed of 107mph powered by 4-speed manual transmission and RWD. The vehicle had amazing styling with a long sweeping hood, sleek profile, and flowing fenders. It had amazing features like bench seats, premium leather upholstery, and analog gauges. Lagonda V12 also found success in racing in a short time. It featured in the 24 Hours of Le Mans and secured 3rd place. Today, the collector value of the Lagonda V12 has increased. It is priced between $270,000 USD to $600,000 USD.
Packard Model 18
The Packard Model 18 was a series of luxury cars before World War II. It is now an antique, but people who lived in the early 1900s knew it was a masterpiece. Packard Model 18 is an iconic vehicle in Jay Leno’s car collections. It was built with an inline-4 T-head engine with updraft carburetor and water-cooled system. It had advanced technology like the Magneto ignition system, Shaft drive, Mechanical brakes, and Hand-crank starting. Packard Model 18 was available as a Touring Car and Limousine. The exterior styling featured fenders, wooden spoke wheels, and brass radiator.
Duesenberg Walker Coupe
The Duesenberg Walker Coupe was a coachbuilt edition from the Walker Body Company. It was built around an inline-8 engine with technology like Single Schebler carburetor and Dual overhead camshafts (DOHC). The supercharged models delivered a top speed of 140mph. It was made on a strong ladder frame chassis. The elegant hood, fenders, art deco, and chrome radiator shell were present in styling. Duesenberg Walker Coupe featured interior like Custom gauges, Hand-polished wood dashboard, Deep-pile carpeting, and Chrome hardware.
GM EcoJet
The concept car was built by General Motors in a collaboration with Jay Leno himself. It was revealed to the public by the SEMA show. Though the car didn’t enter production, it remains a beautiful collector model of Jay Leno. It was a mid-mounted layout vehicle with the Honeywell LT-101/LTS101 gas turbine engine. GM EcoJet had the performance of a muscle car with 650hp and 580 lb-ft of torque. The vehicle had great acceleration thanks to its Four-speed automatic transaxle, RWD, and Biodiesel-capable operation. Overall, the top speed was 200mph for the Duesenberg Walker Coupe.
Lamborghini Miura
Jay Leno owns two models of the Lamborghini Miura. Based on reports, Leno bought this for free from Dean Martin. It was manufactured with a naturally aspirated 3.9-liter V12 engine along with 5-speed manual transmission, Four Weber carburetors, Liquid cooling, and Four-wheel disc brakes. The top speed for Lamborghini was between 170mph to 185mph. This varied based on the engines of the models. The world-class designs made the Miura an iconic vehicle. It featured Ultra-low wedge-shaped body, Eyelash trim, Pop-up headlights, and Wide rear stance. The interior features were Leather bucket seats, AC, Electric Windows,Aircraft-inspired gauges, and Driver-focused dashboard. Lamborghini Miura was an expensive vehicle and priced at an average price of $22,000 USD.
