I have seen a Duesenberg once in my life here in New Zealand, absolutely jaw-dropping in the flesh, and I could not believe what I was seeing.
@andromedaiscoming185
4 жыл бұрын
In the flesh lol, weird expression to use for a car.
@radioguy1620
5 жыл бұрын
Randy and his Crew did a great job,
@RamblinAround
9 жыл бұрын
What an amazing machine, so glad you saved it.
@TWOCOWS1
7 жыл бұрын
Duesenberg is THE car. Nothing compares to it in class and luxury. And these are beautiful, Jay. Really nice. I always dreamed of having a Duesenberg. But it shall remain in the dreamland, unfortunately. Good for you for saving these pieces of American history.
@marvindebot3264
4 жыл бұрын
The average Dusey owner: "This is my pride and joy, my Duesenberg". Jay: "Here in the Duesenberg wing . . . "
@MrWolfSnack
4 жыл бұрын
Its only next to the Ferrari wing and around the corner from the Cadillac wing
@tarstarkusz
3 жыл бұрын
What is at 12:34 ? There are two of them (one on the other side). Are they horns?
@olafsfamily2097
2 жыл бұрын
@@tarstarkusz yes horns
@retroguy9494
Жыл бұрын
Well, when you're worth 300 million dollars which was made from telling jokes someone else wrote and interviewing people, YOU'D have an entire "wing" too!
@LRS905
9 жыл бұрын
I truly enjoy Leno´s reviews of older cars instead of the new ones. There is a certain charm on watching all these beautiful things with mechanic works. I get kind of bored watching the modern computerized cars, but in these, it is wonderful to see for instance the valves going back and forth in older engines. Glad Leno loves these cars and has the hard cash to keep them top notch. Maybe he should open a museum and make a return on the investment...
@plunder1956
5 жыл бұрын
I just love the style name Jay gave the interior design "Early Bordello". It is funny; but frankly it's true. Just look at it.
@mathieuclement8011
7 жыл бұрын
Tell what you want about Jay, but this guy has passion. He's not a collector of shiny and pretty cars, he has enough passion and knowledge to acquire a 1920s car in very bad shape and restore it (even through Randy) to its past glory. He is like one of these people working in museums, doing this hard work of taking something old and making it presentable, while keeping it as close as possible as what it would have been like when it was made, matching materials and replacements to match the period and the car as much as possible. You can also tell he is not just collecting shiny toys, because he actually takes the cars on the road. He is also well helped by his team and friends, trusting them enough to literally put his life between their hands, which is why you'll often hear that the brakes have been improved.
@QueerOkie
6 жыл бұрын
Mathieu Clement I would say he not merely a collector but a curator
@weezerfan3571
7 жыл бұрын
"this is not a pretty car" this is one of the prettiest cars i've ever seen
@16rumpole
4 жыл бұрын
how much did Jay have to pay for this restoration?
@brucecharlie8613
4 жыл бұрын
By restoration you mean completely change everything about the car including the interior and the colour and the gearbox
@pivkaaa
4 жыл бұрын
Front is legendary, back is so bad :d
@marks2731
4 жыл бұрын
I agree, it is an attractive car.
@daddyspooge1
4 жыл бұрын
@@16rumpole if you have to ask....
@laohantun7404
7 жыл бұрын
Its so classy Jay.....really take back us back to 80 years plus....thanks a lot.
@camaromattflorida1291
11 жыл бұрын
This is hands down my favorite duesenberg! I love the look of these long cars they look so much better than the typical cars of today.
@martinmller7410
4 жыл бұрын
"The Duesenberg - section of the garage"....My God!
@HHH-ye1ro
3 жыл бұрын
I have 4 cars. “Here is the Fusion wing (2 2011s), the Chrysler wing (2013 200) and the Acura wing (03 MDX). All have over 200,000 miles, and are original, and unrestored😁”
@greathornedowl3644
3 жыл бұрын
Here is the Corvette section of my garage, they are all original, they say Hotwheel or Matchbox underneath
@mrmoralman1
2 жыл бұрын
Here is a section in my garage
@claumeister1
2 жыл бұрын
Really ... Count the cars, then multiple by $1 Million . At least.
@brittroberts5042
Жыл бұрын
I always say this the weedeater section of my garage,this is the 2 cycle oil section......etc etc
@1PhilHarmonic
8 жыл бұрын
Hello Jay, Great show man and thanks for it. I was riding my bike through NJ and came upon an antique shop and found a "Gabriel" 1932 Model SJ Town Car Duesenberg Metal Kit. I said Leno gotta have this!. I would like to donate this unassembled in the box to you and your Gallery. Contact me if you folks are interested and I will make delivery arrangements. Thanks again. Keep the shiny side up!
@sportclay1
4 жыл бұрын
I have a friend that has a 1932 model 54 Pierce-Arrow LeBaron. Like Jay he drives it My wife and I have ridden with he and his wife to car shows. What a treat! It is not a Duesenberg but pretty close. The workmanship on this class of American car is really so far beyond anything else from that time period. I am glad there are people like Jay and my friend Jim that are preserving these works of mechanical art so the bar will remain set very high.
@lewiswereb8994
2 жыл бұрын
Jay at 8:10: "But if you're a rich guy......" As if he ISN'T! Great guy with a great sense of humor, the first sign of intelligence.Night TV is crap without him.
@johnbrown303
4 жыл бұрын
Incredibly beautiful car.
@lynnmcculloch-m4h
2 ай бұрын
❤❤❤❤❤
@lauranyc4966
4 жыл бұрын
My favorite section of your garage ♥️ each car looks like a piece of jewelry ♥️
@Steverinomeister
5 жыл бұрын
Not too many people with the means would have restored this car simply for the history and love of the car. Also, pretty cool to see a craftsman in the Ema shop assembling a Duesenberg with an old Craftsman end wrench.
@radioguy1620
8 жыл бұрын
Another viewer commented there were once other vids of your other cars no longer on the tube, please bring some back , thanks Jay
@TreadTalk247
5 жыл бұрын
I recently purchased a 1927 Buick Model 27 and the prev owner told me to come pick up any parts I could find in her garage (it was her husband’s car who passed away in 2004 and the car had been untouched since his passing, sitting in her garage), one of the things I found was a Pine’s Winterfront which has shutters, it amazes me when I used a hairdryer and heat the bellows based thermostat the shutters work as they should after all these years!!! Pretty cool @JayLeno
@londonsk8tr
10 жыл бұрын
The car may have been in ugly condition but its not an ugly car
@ronaldfazekas6492
5 жыл бұрын
Sorry--If you look at pictures of other Dusenbergs, you would agree that this is probably the least atrractive one in existence--at least from the cowl back
@jaydoesanything7652
5 жыл бұрын
Ronald Fazekas I agree, but It’s by no means ugly. Has more style and personality than modern vehicles.
@frankdenardo8684
5 жыл бұрын
@@jaydoesanything7652 a car for the Rich and famous.
@rogerd4559
4 жыл бұрын
Exactly my point of view
@nicholasnicholas472
11 ай бұрын
Thank God for J!!! He is an amazing collector who does it correctly! And he actually drives them which is the best part of owning these precious pieces! I live vicariously through J!!! Love you sir! And thank you so much for sharing all of your knowledge!!!
@carconnoisseur4615
8 жыл бұрын
Im with you jay I like cars ahead of their time in its own time as well A true Car guys philosophy
@onradioactivewaves
4 жыл бұрын
@ a real manual transmission would be nice as well.
@NeilLB7
5 жыл бұрын
This Randy wears a sweater while restoring an old car. LOL. That's when you know you're restoring the expensive stuff. I am so happy Jay has the money to keep this national treasurer alive. Personally I couldn't pay to chrome 4 bolts on it. But nonetheless I'm glad Jay can. Hats off!
@steinwaygrande3971
9 жыл бұрын
Magnificent car. Saw one on GOODING AUCTION in red with the big flexible exhaust pipes coming out the RH side and was sold for $11.000.000 at auction
@chuckschillingvideos
5 жыл бұрын
That would have been a SJ variant. The SJ's had superchargers and are extremely rare today as there were few made and many/most had the superchargers removed at some point in the past.
@DQ81
6 жыл бұрын
The best part about you Jay is that no matter what or which vehicle it is, you always say the magic words: "...let's take her for a ride". Meant to be driven!
@bombasticbushkin4985
5 жыл бұрын
Wow! A wonderful result. Thanks Jay for the ride-a-long. You're a great guy with an amazing hobby.
@dugwthree
5 жыл бұрын
Jay. I am glad people like you are involved.
@johnlee4249
5 жыл бұрын
Jay thanks for sharing the breaking down & restoring segments of your awesome 1931 Duesenberg Model J Town Car, absolutely outstanding work done by Randy Ema and his team. The 1930's through the 1960's are definitely some of my most favorite years of automobile makes & models.
@piustwelfth
3 жыл бұрын
This was the car of choice among Hollywood royalty in the 1920's and early '30s. Gloria Swanson, Clark Gable, Greta Garbo were just a few of the stars who owned a Duesenberg. What a doozy!
@KGisthename
6 жыл бұрын
What do you mean its not a pretty car Jay? It is beautiful.
@theboot801
5 жыл бұрын
I believe he speaks in relative terms. He owns a number of far more attractive Duesenbergs. In today's terms anyone would think this a stunning automobile. Even the engine is absolutely gorgeous.
@julessilvers1054
9 жыл бұрын
To have a beautiful car like that restored in a year and a half is totally A miracle.
@peterlewis3540
8 жыл бұрын
Amazing what we had to do, oh my God, what was the final restoration bill, when many of the parts had to be custom made.
@charlesbutler4646
7 жыл бұрын
Jay, I have watched this segment probably a dozen times, it is very enjoyable. I like this kind of restoration because it actually is a full rescue and restoration of an automotive treasure. This project was so beautifully and perfectly done. I am fascinated by the gauges, the clock was especially interesting. Please do more of these rescue restorations, they are so enjoyable to watch, especially following the step by step craftsmanship.
@joshuaguitar3231
9 жыл бұрын
Jay Leno - seats are pretty easy to make, asses havent changed much in the last 70 years. XD!! 7:06
@BuzzLOLOL
8 жыл бұрын
+Mawek .. Yeah, never seen so many enormous bubble butts in my life before...
Not true. First off, it's not big enough to fit Kim Kardashian, and fer dayum sure not big enough to fit Kanye's ego.
@donaldaasen4763
7 жыл бұрын
they have only gotten bigger
@robertmcgee141
5 жыл бұрын
Great that guys like Leno saves these vehicles for future generations to enjoy.
@eikepopeike
5 жыл бұрын
When talking about Duesenberg, I think it's worth mentioning that the german name "Duesenberg" translates into english as "JETMOUNTAIN".(!)
@RWBHere
5 жыл бұрын
I think that it looks beautiful. Something like a 1930's Austin Six Heavy, but bigger, better and faster. Thanks to Randy for restoring it, and to Jay for sharing it with us.
@jessiejames2155
4 жыл бұрын
I like Jay. Jay should write a book !...
@josephgaviota
5 жыл бұрын
Jay, I'm late to this video, but if you see the comments, I really enjoy the old Duesenbergs. Such an enjoyable video :-)
@ZGryphon
8 жыл бұрын
I nominate this car's hood ornament "most lethal-looking". Pedestrians beware!
@MajorArtillary
10 жыл бұрын
Duesenburg Model J. My most favorite automobile. Forget every other car in the world, nothing would be better than owning an SJ roadster, or a full Model J. One day I will build my very own car, based on the 1935 LaGrande Dual-Cowl Phaeton. I will build it from the ground up using every resource I have and I will love it like so. Nothing on Earth has ever graced the automotive world like the Duesenberg Model J.
@nicholasskific4795
10 жыл бұрын
I wish you the best of luck and i also hope you have a large wallet. Those scratch builds can land you in the high six figures or even the low seven figures
@DanaTheInsane
4 жыл бұрын
I love how they didn't care about it till you restored it. THEN they wanted to go to court.
@MrGordonjames
4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful limo..what a lovely beautiful machine & color wow.!!..wonderful restoration..Jay.! and so lucky to be able to drive such history..especially being 2nd owner wow.!..yes a "Duesenberg" not a normal old car..a Duesy.!.best made car in the world.! every piece of a Duesy was the best money could buy..equivalent machine to the top Merc & Bugatti in my opinion..Thank you for the great ride & your good a changing gears too Jays..no cleaning the teeth..very smooth..
@joeh470
5 жыл бұрын
They are beautiful cars
@nunyabiznez6381
10 жыл бұрын
I completely disagree with Jay on this one. This car is a work of art. It is beautiful. My only disagreement regarding how it was restored is the external color. I happen to like black and for this one, with the interior I think I might have gone with a dark maroon. But then I don't like green for cars much anyways, personal preference. The restoration was exquisitely done. I am so glad Jay is rescuing such vehicles and having them restored and preserved for future generations to appreciate.
@gregdimas3011
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Jay, for taking them out and driving them!
@frednowicki7355
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mr. Leno for sharing your car.
@drklingon
5 жыл бұрын
Please Jay, would you release a 90 minute story on the Model X from the barn/garage, I remember seeing it on TV in an hour long format and can't find it anywhere. If you could release the original story, or re-do it for a DVD or streaming release it would probably sell well :)
@ElectronHexagon
7 жыл бұрын
This car is beautiful. Not sure why he doesn't feel that way. Its gorgeous.
@kevinhiggler2896
4 жыл бұрын
Heard the word Deusy alot as a kid. Nice to finally see what they were talking about. 18 months restoration. Thanks for investing in it Jaybird. Nice art history. Seems you ground the gears more than normal during your drive. That means it's a bit challenging, cuz you have gear talent.
@gregorytimmons4777
5 жыл бұрын
These Pierce Arrows and Auburns and Cords are the pre eminant huge American classics. American counterparts to Hispano Suiza and Bugatti, Rolls and Bentley. The type of behemoth that will never be built again and in the 1950's and 60's it seems they were the top of the heap when it came to majestic classics. Amazing such a huge luxurious car was not really considered much of a long range tourer but rather a lower speed, low geared town car. Used to ferry their wealthy owners around the big cities.
@maxkorfendagus9336
5 жыл бұрын
Gregory, keep in mind, there were very few well-paved roads in 1931. When you left the city limits, you were likely driving on dirt. The first superhighway, the Pennsylvania Turnpike, did not open until the eve of World War II.
@captainbart
7 жыл бұрын
LOOK at this car. Its beyond amazing to learn Jay found it, and bought it, for the over-due storage.!! Find Tom Cotters book, The Hemi in the Barn......this cars story is in the book. Sat by an open window, on the 3rd floor of a parking garage? Absolutely remarkable car, found by an absolutely top-shelf Car Guy!!!!!!! Thanks, Jay.
@paistinlasta1805
7 жыл бұрын
As long as we have Jay Leno we have no shortage of antique cars.
@RB-pi9ls
2 жыл бұрын
An astonishing restoration!
@patriciasamperi1722
5 жыл бұрын
Beautiful car and restoration. I really enjoyed learning about not about the car but what made it so special for 1931.
@MichelLinschoten
5 жыл бұрын
I got a 1988 s10 tahoe pickup truck that looks better than factory, only 31 years old i love it and admire the old build cars...There is no boundry to the respect i have for Leno in preserving the old.
@PaulKasner
9 жыл бұрын
The 1929 Great Depression soon killed off almost all of the many "luxury" marques all over the world as even the rich folk now had to watch their wallets. And cars from the 1930 up to 1950 war era all became pretty drab and basic, as chrome was channelled off for wartime usage. The Golden Age of cars spanned the Roaring Twenties and it returned in the booming postwar Fifties.
@richardmichael5656
5 жыл бұрын
The 1930's cars weren't drab, some of the finest styles were from that era, of the art deco look, the Packard, the Cord and many other high end cars. The wealthy always could afford the luxury cars, and even more so now.
@frankdenardo8684
5 жыл бұрын
@@richardmichael5656 I agree. He also did one on a Cord
@AvengerII
4 жыл бұрын
I dunno... The Straus family survived the loss of its head (the co-founder of Macy's department store) when Isidor and Ida Straus went down with the Titanic in 1912. If the family could survive that, I'm sure they didn't have to give up THAT much during the Great Depression. No, I agree with Jay. The car was stored because it was hopelessly used up and they didn't have people back then who could restore the car economically. Well, they really didn't restore it economically in the last 10 years! The Straus heir (Isidor's grandson?) kept it because he liked the style of the car, not that he ever expected to drive it again! Heh -- "only 7,000" miles on it.
@outspokengenius
4 жыл бұрын
The Duesenbergs weren't built till 1929. 1929-1937. So saying the cars of the 30's were all drab isn't true. The depression hit the luxury makers of the U.S. hard but didn't put them out of business and it sure didn't affect the rest of the world.
@xxxpr0gamer69xxx3
6 жыл бұрын
That footage is sooooo satisfying.
@CaptainCole1995
9 жыл бұрын
I love Duesenberg. Such a classy car. Maybe one day I'll have the pleasure of owning one.
@shedjammer87
5 жыл бұрын
The original 107,000 miles sure would have some stories to tell!!
@Towert7
5 жыл бұрын
15:22 Altimeter? I believe you may have misspoken, because I can't seem to find the altimeter. Had it had one though, I would have been very impressed.
@bigredc222
5 жыл бұрын
They did have them, in another Duesenberg video he talked about how silly it was for car to have an altimeter, at 15.26 what's the big gauge in the upper right corner?
@zaxlorax7605
4 жыл бұрын
@@bigredc222 The phantom corsair also had an altimeter and a compass too if i remember correctly.
@bigredc222
4 жыл бұрын
I found out why they have altimeters, it's to help in adjusting the carburetor, air is thin up high, rich down low.
@Haruki_Aikawa
5 жыл бұрын
I absolutely LOVE the whine of the first gear... drives me crazy
@theeeMitchi
9 жыл бұрын
Wait, can someone explain this? So this is a 1931 model, but it was stored away in 1931. But it had (roughly) 107.000 miles on it? In one year, a car which had its place in New York City?
@VladTogui
9 жыл бұрын
That is a good point!
@EricH928
7 жыл бұрын
It's just like that car on Craigslist--garaged for years, low mileage, and yet somehow it's got replaced pistons and more than 100K miles. :-)
@andrewohanian5132
7 жыл бұрын
haha
@somekid93229
6 жыл бұрын
thee Mitchi Well you see there’s not air cleaner on the engine so it’s just sucking in all kinds of dirt and junk. 1 teaspoon of sand in an engine can cause the equivalent of 50,000 miles of wear
@gearheadred
6 жыл бұрын
The car had 7,000 miles on it, but it might as well have had 107,000 with the amount of neglect and rust the car had.
@mariamcaleavey3444
Жыл бұрын
love to see priceless classic car.
@brandysimpson3752
5 жыл бұрын
Jay Leno is the perfect owner/curator of these vehicles.
@noteing
9 жыл бұрын
This show is so awesome I'm so happy jay leno does a youtube show.
@generalxanos
8 жыл бұрын
A beautiful restoration, but as Jay said, one of the most somber, utilitarian box-car coachmakers. I much prefer the '29 chassis, the bumpers, grille, hood were so much more... dominant. I can't even recall which maker the body I fell in love with was, but very similar to the one in the episode of Quincy MD (Jay probably saw that episode). This body was at least 15-20 years backwards in style. It's one thing to haul upper crusty stiff-upper lips, it's another to haul crusty stiff upright bodies, that's how evidence happens!
@WOODR52
5 жыл бұрын
These cars were the most beautiful ever made. these guys have amazing skills, great video. all cars after 1976 are all plastic junk.
@2Brian
5 жыл бұрын
I'm glad Jay loves cars so much so we can enjoy them, too,
@charlesbutler8894
5 жыл бұрын
It is a beautiful and stately automobile. Perfectly proportioned, and very nice lines. Superb restoration by Randy. I Really enjoy this kind of video profile, especially the restoration and craftwork.
@HollywoodF1
6 жыл бұрын
I love the fact that it had a full 107,000 mile life originally. It was used, used often, and used up. If it were relegated to scrap at that point, that should have been good enough. In spite of that, it now has the opportunity for a second life!
@Skitzoidman
5 жыл бұрын
Can anyone tell me what is the car that comes in the garage at the end of each episode and toots?
@matrinezkevin11492
5 жыл бұрын
I believe its a blue 1930 Duesenberg Model J convertible though I might be off on the year.
@Skitzoidman
5 жыл бұрын
@@matrinezkevin11492 thanks Kevin. Jay ought to do an episode devoted to all the different horn sounds.
@ilcool90
10 жыл бұрын
It looks very attractive to me.
@marvindebot3264
4 жыл бұрын
When Randy restores a vehicle for you, you only cry once . . .
@mrjthamster9452
4 жыл бұрын
Balls to Clarkson, Forget the Grand Tour, Forget Top Gear, Jay Leno IS THE SUPREME Petrol Head - top class.
@Le_Comte_de_Monte_Felin
10 жыл бұрын
That is just plain cool.
@kaynejones3738
5 жыл бұрын
May have 2.3 million subs but you're still underated, one of the best car guys on here
@AlanMedina314
5 жыл бұрын
Beautiful car, another diamond in the garage. This channel rocks.
@showguyer
9 жыл бұрын
wow that thing really was ahead of its time! That thing has more bells and whistles than my modern new car, and probably faster too!
@robniemeyer3832
8 жыл бұрын
I work in Auburn, IN. I love to see that heritage of Dusenberg isn't going anywhere.
@atatexan
6 жыл бұрын
Beautiful car. Glad you had it restored.
@Slowhand871
5 жыл бұрын
Had to be a 250+k restoration
@ZnenTitan
5 жыл бұрын
Easy.
@markbenzos1631
4 жыл бұрын
250k for a restoration??
@mikecastellon4545
4 жыл бұрын
More......
@jeancowan1037
Жыл бұрын
Breathtaking
@lawrencelewis8105
4 жыл бұрын
I've read about this car in a magazine many years ago, maybe Car and Driver or Road and Track. The guy writing the article had heard about the car sitting in a parking garage. Apparently there was a rumor about it going around for a long time. He found the garage, bribed the attendant and was able to look at it but not take any pictures. He was not allowed to say just where it was but did confirm that it was true and described it as a dowdy town car. Also, the Straus family? As in Isidore Straus who died on the Titanic?
@jerrybobteasdale
5 жыл бұрын
What beautiful work. Gawd, that had to be expensive.
@tamarak1000
11 жыл бұрын
A great piece of history. Hopefully Leno will make a museum foundation of his garage for posterity.
@tenchu65
5 жыл бұрын
I had one of those , as a plastic kit model , magnificent , good thing Leno has his , I got my blown up by my little brothers firecrackers ....that`s life I guess .
@ColRAPR
4 жыл бұрын
Outstanding !!
@jerryjeffrey5025
10 жыл бұрын
I would love to drive you around in that Duesenberg. Wow what a car.
@servicarrider
5 жыл бұрын
The 8th Duesenberg that Jay has done. Man I took a wrong turn somewhere in life.
@alive1day
11 жыл бұрын
beautiful restoration
@wolfg.1867
8 жыл бұрын
Sounds like it has straight cut gears.
@EricH928
7 жыл бұрын
And no synchros on the tranny. Did Jay grind the gears twice? Might get fired if he was a chauffeur.
@davidburton612
6 жыл бұрын
The trick is just before stopping drop it into low gear and don't idle in neutral. If per chance you do find you are in neutral with the engine idling it probably has a clutch brake, press the clutch all the way to the floor and hold it there a moment and it will stop the transmission from rolling over and then shift into gear, no gear grinding. After moving out double clutch on shifting and if your timing is right, no grinding!
@6CylSuccessVideos
5 жыл бұрын
Now THAT was a trip! Thanks, Jay!
@robertlangford6523
6 жыл бұрын
That car is amazing
@JeffGR4
10 жыл бұрын
Man, restorations are a lot of hard work.
5 жыл бұрын
And a ton of money.
@molnarriki4876
4 жыл бұрын
This is my dream.unfortunatly it will stay my dream.but im glad that you have it usable
@joesixpack7551
5 жыл бұрын
Love it - the Duesenberg Section
@LarryC213
5 жыл бұрын
The Duesenberg section of the garage. Wow.
@maxkorfendagus9336
5 жыл бұрын
LOL Larry, the rest of us can dream. As for me, I have the "lawn equipment that won't start" section of my garage.
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