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Maxichamp
12/08/09

In reply to Burbank Envy: A Glimpse Inside Jay Leno's Garage
Speaking of huge ass museums, what's the status of the LeMay Museum? Does anyone have an inventory of its cars?
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Elhigh
12/08/09

In reply to Burbank Envy: A Glimpse Inside Jay Leno's Garage
The garage is great. The collection is great. But it'd really turn my crank to have his engines. Big ol' oil field stationary engines, some that are replacements with no chassis around them, big steamers, all of them. Put those on stands in the yard and every once in a while, just fire 'em up.

Some of the larger hit-and-miss engines blow a smoke ring when they fire.
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that ain't the way to have fun, son
12/08/09

In reply to Burbank Envy: A Glimpse Inside Jay Leno's Garage
Having seen his standup before he was 'known', this is December 1981, in the Hollywood Improv, I can say, even at the age of 11, I appreciated his humor.

It was blue, which didn't bother me, my younger sister, or my father, so it was all good. It caused him to miss a beat, though, which I'll remember forever.

No comedian expects a 9 year old girl to say, after having asked, "is this your dad...I'd better watch my language"

"Him? Fuck 'im."

We had a rule growing up, you can't use a word if you can't spell it. You should have seen our '67 FC Dodge passenger van after my sister practiced how to spell 'fuck' in the dirt.

She was maybe six.

/had a unique childhood
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12/08/09

In reply to Burbank Envy: A Glimpse Inside Jay Leno's Garage
At my most recent job, one of my co-workers arranged, through a friend of his, for us to go and see Jay's garage. There were maybe 15 of us total, and the fellow who oversee's the place treated us as if we were all close personal friends of Mr. Leno. Even those who work for Jay are class acts.
That day will forever remain on my top 5 list of "best days ever". We didn't get to meet the man himself, but the fact that he had no problem with a bunch of strange motorheads touring his automotive nirvana was all the grace he needed to show.

The only downer? Realizing that I picked the wrong profession with which to enjoy cars. And seeing that I am neither funny nor terribly smart, I will have to continue to live vicariously through good fellows like Jay Leno.
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MechaMunch
12/08/09

In reply to Burbank Envy: A Glimpse Inside Jay Leno's Garage
My God! It's full of cars! And an...Equinox? Anyways, thank you for this Tuesday morning pick-me-up, Jalopnik!

Am I the only one who expected to see at least a half-dozen BendPak lifts? [Jay Leno Ad]
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Sam Smith
12/08/09

@MechaMunch: There's at least one in the service shop. Not saying there aren't more, but I only spotted one...
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vwminispeedster, pronounded Si-trow-in
12/08/09

In reply to Burbank Envy: A Glimpse Inside Jay Leno's Garage
#17 Citroen DS in the background. He's got an SM as well.

*Citroen fan-boi squealing in excitement.
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Sam Smith
12/08/09

@vwminispeedster, pronounded Si-trow-in: He said he drives it in the winter on a regular basis. Claims it has one of the better heaters in the collection.

p.s. DS fanboy times two.
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Steve_in_NC
12/08/09

In reply to Burbank Envy: A Glimpse Inside Jay Leno's Garage
OK, since he is bombing at the 10pm slot he needs to get Jerry Seinfield and a third(?) for a Sunday evening American Top Gear. It could replace the lost joy of a family gathering together for the old Wonderful World of Disney show that I watched as a young man with my family. Run it as a short series after football till summer, make it special and rare.
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evoCS-Hench-Minion to the stars
12/08/09

@Steve_in_NC: You need to go run NBC, like, right now.
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che-che
12/08/09

@Steve_in_NC: jerry seinfeild really.

i would rather have tim allen, atleast he portrays his love of cars in his work aswell.
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stevecmh
12/08/09

@che-che: Yes.. and Tim can actually fix things himself and knows how cars work
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Sloop_John_B
12/08/09

@che-che: Why not both? In reality, Tim Allen was a raging coke head and an alcoholic. In reality, Jerry Seinfeld is essentially a comedian with a serious addiction to Porsches. They'd make for some entertainment with Leno as the lead. Though, I'm not sure any of them compare with the rapier wit of Top Gear's leading man, Jeremy, I would tune in every week to watch.
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Steve_in_NC
12/08/09

@stevecmh: Sienfield might only talk Porsche's, but he is passionate about them. Tim Allen would be a good Detroit iron promoter on the show.

So you have the three, Leno is Clarkson, Seinfeld is Hammond and Allen... James May?..not sure on that one.
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Steve_in_NC
12/08/09

@stevecmh: actually on Allen would be great featuring upgrades and customizations on otherwise vanilla cars.
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stevecmh
12/08/09

@Steve_in_NC: not sure if Allen would be GQ enough to get the women.. lol
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FlakJack
12/08/09

@Sloop_John_B: If Allen or Seinfeld won't play ball, I nominate Christopher Titus for this. Smart, funny man and a very hands-on car guy.
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Six Flags Over Tomsk
12/08/09

@FlakJack: Yes!
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Brian
12/08/09

In reply to Burbank Envy: A Glimpse Inside Jay Leno's Garage
IIRC, he started his motorcycle collection by buying Steve McQueen's collection from his estate.

Edit: BTW, what the HELL is that mill in #7???
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Sam Smith
12/08/09

@Brian: I asked the same question. It's a one-off, two-stroke, supercharged V-2 built by a now-dead engineer/tinkerer named (I think; my notes are a bit fuzzy) Coggins. It is a party of one. Cool, no?
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Brian
12/08/09

@Sam Smith: Cool, YES! Jay's the man. I love the fact that a guy who by all accounts is not at all a douche is the steward of all this coolness. It gives me a bit of hope that there's some karmic grand design to "it all."
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1300ccsoffury
12/08/09

In reply to Burbank Envy: A Glimpse Inside Jay Leno's Garage
In the Miura, Mangusta, and Espada photo...is that a Chevy Equinox in the distance?!
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skaycog
12/08/09

In reply to Burbank Envy: A Glimpse Inside Jay Leno's Garage
He makes me laugh, and he has all these wonderful cars and all. Plus I know he has a Ford GT (the last I knew). How does skaycogleno sound?
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Scandinavian Flick
12/08/09

@skaycog: Back off, you! It's destined to be Scandinavian Flickleno!

Wait... crap... Damn you Prop 8!
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Carplanetzone1
12/08/09

@skaycog: It sounds wonderful, but don't you think all of the other guys that you go steady with might get jealous?
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skaycog
12/08/09

@Scantilyclad Flick: I said it first! So YOU back off!!!!
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skaycog
12/08/09

@Carplanetzone1: You know, nobody ever takes me up on that proposition, so there's nobody to get jealous.
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Scandinavian Flick
12/08/09

@slycougar: I'll race you there! (Hint: I am a lot closer, and I drive like a cat with his tail on fire)
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skaycog
12/08/09

@Scandyass Flick: No fair. We start the race like in AZ. You ought to see me drive when my tail is on fire.
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Scandinavian Flick
12/08/09

@slinkycog: Hmmm... kinky...

You're on!

*flys to AZ*

*Rents Hertz Corvette*
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skaycog
12/08/09

@Scandulous Flick:

Let's go!!

*shovels snow off driveway*
*puts Expl. in 4-wheel drive*
*drives to Colo. Springs' airport*
*apologizes to CHP for speeding*
*flies to Winslow, AZ*

*rents.....no.....buys Heffner Performance 900hp Ford GT*

Where are you?
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Carplanetzone1
12/08/09

@skaycog: Ahahaha, I'm gonna say Skay won that one. Sorry Flick.
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skaycog
12/08/09

@Carplanetzone1: I usually do.
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Tanshanomi
12/08/09

In reply to Burbank Envy: A Glimpse Inside Jay Leno's Garage
The amazing thing is, I don't envy the guy. He does it right — possibly much, much better than I would if I had his money.
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Ford Tempo Fanatic
12/08/09

In reply to Burbank Envy: A Glimpse Inside Jay Leno's Garage
Incredible collection. Its almost perfect.

Its just missing the Insane Straight Eight Tempo.
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Maxichamp
12/08/09

@Ford Tempo Fanatic: And a W12 VW Phaeton 4Motion.
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Ralph Wiley Is Poised
12/08/09

@Ford Tempo Fanatic: I take it you missed the 84 Tempo GL with the Cosworth/Hewland transplant?
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Ford Tempo Fanatic
12/08/09

@Ralph Wiley Is Poised: What where?
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snapoversteer 'bout to get told
12/08/09

In reply to Burbank Envy: A Glimpse Inside Jay Leno's Garage
Cool pics, but I think the indexing is FUBARed.
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Brian
12/08/09

@snapoversteer 'bout to get told: Very rarely is there a Gawker gallery that actually works. What is up with that? I could only view about half of these. :-P
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Mobius
12/08/09

In reply to Burbank Envy: A Glimpse Inside Jay Leno's Garage
This is one area where no talk show host can surpass Leno. His collection of cars, bikes, engines, wheels and everything in between is sometimes so weird yet so wonderful. Oh, and did I mention beautiful, too?
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LTDScott
12/08/09

In reply to Burbank Envy: A Glimpse Inside Jay Leno's Garage
I want to be Jay Leno when I grow up. I already have the chin for it, but I'm smart enough to cover it with a goatee.

Interestingly, I saw a Tatra T87 last month in L.A. at the French and Italian show, but it wasn't Jay's. Jay brought a beautiful Bugatti Atlantic instead.
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