Jay Leno Reveals The TRUTH About The Tonight Show, Car Collection & More
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Jay Leno shares his journey from stand-up comedian to hosting The Tonight Show, revealing insights about his extensive car collection and personal life. He discusses overcoming challenges, including his wife's Alzheimer's, and emphasizes the importance of humor in difficult times. Leno reflects on his passion for cars, the joy of restoring them, and the unique stories behind each vehicle. He also touches on the evolution of the automotive industry, including electric cars, and shares amusing anecdotes from his life, showcasing his down-to-earth personality and love for the automotive world.
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From working-class roots to hosting The Tonight Show, to owning over 200 cars and 160 motorcycles — Jay Leno’s story is one of resilience, humor, and obsession with machines. In this exclusive episode, Jay opens up about his wildest car stories, surviving accidents, the challenges of dyslexia, his wife’s dementia battle, and why comedy and cars have always driven his life.
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Mclaren F1
"..., I've been able to buy this. Well, I bought that McLaren F1. That's a pretty good starting point."
Ford Mustang
"...deos of recent, because you've just drove the new Mustang. Right, right."
Porsche Carrera GT
"... the W1 coming, which we'll talk about. There's a Carrera GT over there. That's one of my favorite cars, and y..."
Mclaren MP4-12C
"... in the ground floor. I got one of the very first MP412Cs, a very clever name in the MP412C."
Hudson Hornet
"...fun part to me is the story. Like I have a Hudson Hornet down there. Now I have a 51 Hudson Hornet,"
Buick Century
"...ing you still have cars from the turn of the last century, you know, when you have the Bright London and Br..."
Ford Model T
"...all pre-1904 cars. You're still driving your full Model T. Yeah, I'm still driving my Ford Model T."
Gordon T50
"... you think of the new Gorton Murray cars? Oh, the T50 is great. Yeah, I'm a huge fan of Gorton Murray."
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