California car culture just scored a huge win in Sacramento, passing the “Leno’s Law” bill by an overwhelming bipartisan vote of 49-4 through the California Senate in favor of Senate Bill 1392. This historic law, known affectionately as “Leno’s Law” due to its namesake, Jay Leno, is intended to provide an exemption from smog testing […]
Jay Leno Found a Mercedes Worth $10 Million. So Why Was This Gullwing Still Unrestored?
Few things can capture the spirit and excitement of the automotive world quite like a spectacular barn find even more so if that vehicle has been tucked away for many decades and is then uncovered by a gearhead like Jay Leno. That very spirit comes alive for viewers of Jay Leno’s Garage as a magnificent, […]
Jay Leno Explores the Rare 1969 Mercury Cougar Eliminator Cobra Jet
Here’s one American automotive enthusiast’s take: A year before Detroit would pull the plug on the traditional American muscle car, Mercury offered a serious contender-at least in 1969-by mating big-time V8 grunt with all the refinement people associate with the Mercury badge. Although the Cougar Eliminator would never match the popular appeal of the Ford […]
Jay Leno Unveils a Forgotten $10 Million Mercedes Gullwing Treasure
With classic cars, one would have ordinary discoveries, and the second category are rediscovered legends. The tales of the lost garages, dusty barns, and the lost treasures have always been attractive to the enthusiasts. In many cases, such stories result in deteriorated old cars of low prices. However, there are occasions, when a discovery occurs […]
Jay Leno’s Garage: 11 Overlooked Automotive Treasures
Most people think of two things when they hear the name Jay Leno: his successful career in television and the epic compilation of vehicles that rests in his iconic Big Dog Garage. Containing more than 180 cars and innumerable bikes, the collection is just about the only possible answer to “What do rich men do […]
Jay Leno’s Cherished American Iron: A Deep Dive into the Rides That Define Automotive History
Jay Leno’s name pops up whenever folks talk about killer comedy or wild car love. His stash? Way beyond regular rides. Tucked inside the famous Big Dog Garage near Burbank Airport sits more than fast metal think moving history book on wheels. It’s packed with 181 cars and 160 bikes that keep changing, growing, shifting […]