UPCOMING CARS FROM JAY'S GARAGE:
1935 Delahaye
Coming Jan. 12!
1832 Stationary Steam Engine
Designed and built in England in 1832, this steam engine originally ran a dye factory.
1907 White Steam Car
Between 1900 and 1911, the White Company produced 9,122 steamers; Abner Doble only produced 43.
2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1
Each ZR1 sports a unique VIN which indicates its build number. Jay's is 00001!
1986 Lamborghini Countach LP5000S QV
In the Piedmontese dialect of Italian, "countach" is what you say when you see a beautiful woman.
1930 Brough Superior SS100
The SS100 bore its promise in its name: guaranteed to make speeds of 100 mph.
1989 Bentley Turbo R
The Turbo R is one of only a handful of cars that Jay bought new.
1916 Crane-Simplex Model 5
This car's first owner bought it off the floor of a San Francisco auto show for a whopping $10,000.
1966 NSU Spider
A single rotor Wankel engine has only two moving parts: the crankshaft and the rotor itself.
1955 Vincent Black Knight
The Vincent Owners Club is the largest single-brand club in the world.
1959 Fiat Millecento
Jay bought this car from a guy who stored it in his living room for 40 years.
2002 Corvette Z06
With 405 hp, a stock 2002 Z06 does 0 - 60 in a screaming 3.9 seconds.
Bugatti Type 49
Although this Bugatti sports a convertible top, Jay has never put it down for fear of creasing it.
Tatra T87
Tatra is the third oldest car manufacturer in the world, right behind Daimler Mercedes-Benz and Peugeot.
1937 Bugatti Type 57 SC Atlantic
In 1997, experts voted the Atlantic the most beautiful automobile ever made.
AC Cobra 427 Replica
This car was built when "hybrid" meant an English chassis mated with an American power plant.
2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8
Race inspired and street legal, the Challenger packs a host of modern amenities and a world-class ride.
1939 Lagonda V-12
Lagonda is actually a corruption of the Native American name for Springfield Ohio's Buck Creek.
Bentley Speed Six
This Speed Six is all proper Bentley.
Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren
SLR stands for Sport, Leicht, Rennsport, or sport, light, racing.
1918 Stutz Bearcat
Jay found this Bearcat rusting away in a Vermont shed.
1966 Suzuki X6 Hustler
Suzuki claimed that the Hustler accelerated "like there's a cyclone in the tank."
1913 Packard
A smooth, stylish ride ahead of its time, this century-old collectible ride is one class act.
1975 Suzuki RE5
The RE5 is a smooth-riding alternative to piston power, with no camshafts, intake or exhaust valves.
1925 Ford Model T Roadster
This year, the Model T Ford Club of America is celebrating the Model T's centennial with a T-Party!
1931 Henderson KJ
This Henderson KJ falls into Jay's favorite category of motorcycles: original and unrestored.
1924 Bentley Twin Turbo
The original W.O. Bentleys were built in the days when labor cost less than technology.
1954 Jaguar XK120M
When the XK 120 debuted in 1948, it was simply the fastest production car you could buy.
1967 Chrysler Imperial Crown Coupe
The Imperial was designed "for the man who doesn’t seek prestige because he already has it."
1925 Doble Series E Steam Car
Doble advertised their steamer as "A Mighty Thrill in the Vision of Speed."
Mazda Cosmo
The Cosmo was an early halo vehicle for Mazda, and launched Mazda’s Wankel engine
read the Popular Mechanics article
1967 Lamborghini Miura P400
An aesthetic masterpiece and technical marvel
1964 Honda SM600
Porsche performance and sporty good looks for the price of a Honda
S&S Mobil 1 Motorcycle
This performance cruiser offers power, high performance and comfortable riding on long hauls
Bugatti Type 38A
After traveling from France in the 1920s, this car never left Southern California
Corvette C6RS
All the style and dependability of a Corvette, with ethanol flowing through its veins.
1913 Mercer Raceabout
Under the hood - Finley Robinson Porter’s legendary T-head engine
1969 Lamborghini Espada
The word “espada” means sword in Spanish - the weapon of the matador.
1954 Dodge Coronet Suburban
This two-door station wagon has the power of a Hemi Red Ram V-8
1909 Model R Stanley Steamer
Steam horsepower has more torque than gasoline hp
Elvis Bike
Each of these limited edition bikes comes with its own limited edition artwork.
Duesenberg Aerodynamic Walker Coupe
This one of a kind Duesenberg was built for pharmaceutical industrialist Josiah K. Lilly Sr.
1918 Pope Motorcycle
Does your panhead turn over with one kick?
1931 Bentley 8-Litre Sedan
Only 100 of these fantastic cars were ever produced.
2008 Can-Am Spyder
A new dimension in open-road ride.
Vincent Black Shadow
Vincent sold the hand built Black Shadow as “the world’s fastest standard motorcycle.”
1956 Chrysler Imperial
The Imperial's "Forward Look" styling included Highway Hi-Fi - a record player under the dash!
1965 Shelby Mustang 350 GT
The Mustang 350 was named for the distance between Shelby's race and production shops.
1930 Duesenberg LeBaron Barrelside
Jay's very first Duesy had been languishing in a barn since 1951 when he bought it.
1970 Dodge Challenger R/T
Dodge built the Challenger for men who wanted a "no nonsense road machine" that stayed "close to the road like a snake."
1957 Buick Roadmaster
Buick dubbed the Roadmaster "the proud choice of the man who carries success with ease."
1932 Duesenberg SJ - Part 2
Duesenberg advertised the SJ as "The World's Finest Motorcar."
1901 Fairbanks Morse
Recovered from a California desert, this workhorse used to run at a gold mine.
EcoJet Update
The EcoJet's 650-hp LT-101 turbine engine is similar to what's inside Coast Guard helicopters.
1932 Packard Twin Six
Packard's straightforward motto: "Ask the Man Who Owns One!"
1931 Bentley W.O.
Bugatti referred to Bentley's cars as "the world's fastest lorries."
1915 Franklin
This Franklin has a California-built body by Harley Earl.
McLaren F1
Strap yourself in and prepare to go 241 mph! The McLaren F1!
1st look at the F1 with Jay
Go Under the Hood of the F1 with Bernard
1926 Bugatti Type 37A
One reason why Bugattis can be frustrating - the company made its own odd-sized nuts and bolts.
1931 Duesenberg J Murphy Beverly
This Duesy became famous when its original owner took it to the Lindbergh trial.
Citroën SM
Citroën married their advanced hydraulic technology with Maserati's V6 to make the SM.
1958 Saab 93B
Made in Trollhätten by Trolls.
1951 Hudson Hornet
Can you tell this car has traveled over 300,000 miles?
Porsche Carrera GT
The most amazing thing about the Carrera GT is Porsche's Ceramic Composite Clutch.
read the Porsche clutch article
1927 Harley-Davidson JD
The JD sported the first of Harley-Davidsons 74 cubic inch V-twins.
1909 Baker Electric
With zero emissions, it's hard to believe we don't have more electric cars today.
1969 Lamborghini Miura S
From the House of the Raging Bull - the first supercar.
1989 Ford Shogun
Jay's cubular concept car is #003 of seven Shoguns ever produced.
1966 Dodge Hemi Coronet 500
Back in the day, this plain jane 425 hp Street Hemi was the hottest car on the road.
The Rocket
Gordon Murray and Chris Craft burned the rulebooks when they masterminded this ultralight, open cockpit roadster.
Boss Hoss
This American-built V-8 hoss is so powerful, it can pull your mobile home!
53 hudson Hornet
With brick house construction and "Step-Down" design, the Hornet reigned the NASCAR circuit and seduced the streets.
Jaguar 120
That means 120 miles per hour.
Chrysler Airflow
An art deco masterpiece.
Monteverdi High Speed 375
European looks, American muscle.
1929 Duesenberg Chassis
265 hp in 1929!
Ariel Atom
0-60 in 2.8 seconds!
1946 Indian Chief
This classic is 100% stock!
1870 Steam Engine - Part 2
The saga of Jay's 1860's era steam engine continues in part two!
1927 Duesenberg Model X
Only 4 of these cars are known to still exist.
Mid-60's Honda 305 Superhawk
Tricked out by Jay, speed by Honda.
1916 Owen Magnetic
Animal magnetism with a touch of class.
1966 Oldsmobile Toronado
With 1,070 horsepower, this American classic has even more muscle!
Hot Rod Bus
From deep in the heart of Texas to sunny California, this workhorse is perfect for a day at the races.
Stanley Steamer
Goodness gracious, this great car's on fire.
The EcoJet
Like all great feats of the imagination, the EcoJet began life on a napkin.
1955 Buick Roadmaster
The legendary car that Jay called home before he made it big!
1956 Chevy Nomad
Wax down your surfboards and catch a wave with California's favorite station wagon.
1924 Ace Motorcyle
Drive like an Ace now with the all-time classic bike.
1932 Duesenberg SJ
A member of automotive royalty that's a real "Deusy."
The Tank Car
Prepare for battle with the ultimate road warrior.
1937 Fiat Topolino
Before the days of the hybrid engine and ultra fuel-efficient cars, there was the Fiat 500, better known as Topolino.
1870 Steam Engine
Go balls to the wall! Check out part one of Jay's 1870 Steam engine installation.
Jet Bike
Jay might have a great car collection, but he's also the proud owner of a jet... a jet-powered motorcycle that is.
1931 Shotwell
The three-wheeled car you've never heard of... until now.
1941 American LaFrance Fire Truck
The most practical car in Jay's garage!
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