The Most Expensive Duesenberg Ever Made - Jay Leno's Garage

This 1934 Duesenberg Walker Coupe has innovative aerodynamic design features and aircraft inspired gauges.

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Hosted by legendary comedian and “Tonight Show” host Jay Leno, the series explores our obsession with all things automotive. From classic cars to supercars and everything in-between, Jay is hitting the road to discover the most exciting, weird and wonderful vehicles ever made and meet the passionate people behind their wheels. Each one-hour themed episode features a mix of stunts, challenges, reviews, and celebrity interviews that showcases the colorful history of the automobile. Whether he’s exploring the story of an iconic brand, road-testing the newest super car, or investigating the latest automotive innovations, there is no wheel Jay won’t get behind to tell the story of our love affair with the car.

About Jay Leno: Acclaimed TV late night show host, admired stand-up comedian, best-selling children’s book author, much-in-demand corporate speaker, lovable TV and movie voice-over artist, pioneering car builder and mechanic, and philanthropist…it’s no wonder that Jay Leno is widely characterized as “the hardest working man in show business.”

The Most Expensive Duesenberg Ever Made - Jay Leno's Garage

Jay Leno's Garage

[markmarsh]

I called The Tonight Show when i was managing The Toronto Motorcycle Show for the 100th anniversary of Harley Davidson because i foolishly believed the urban myth about him owning the Elvis Harley to see if he would display it at our show. .. I meekly started with the receptionist by saying, "good afternoon, I understand Mr. Leno owns the Elvis Harley. ... i'm calling to see if he would consider displaying the bike at our--" she cut me off saying, "oh you'll have to talk to Jay about that, please hold." ... i almost crapped myself AMAZED that i was getting straight through to Leno himself, he came on the line, introduced himself, asked MY name and said, "so Mark, tell me what you've heard. ... I took 5 minutes telling him the Canadian version of the myth then he belly laughed and said "I LOVE these stories, I have a whole wall of them, then told me that someone had called from Germany 3 days earlier to enquire about the bike. ... He is WITHOUT QUESTION the coolest, most approachable celebrity who ever lived and THAT was one of the best half hours of my life!

[The_R-n-I_Guy]

So many of the vehicles Jay shows us I would never have a chance to see otherwise. I'm so appreciative of this channel and Jay's knowledge and kindness

[larsbambi]

Jay is the real deal. When my uncle(a muncie transmission specialist in NY) was dying of cancer he reached out personally and donated to his benefit.
I will never forget that jay💙

[michaeltruscott]

We are just lucky to have a enthusiasts like Mr Leno to share his cars with us well done Mr Leno

[dylanjg]

The intimacy of Jay just telling the story of an automobile is something I'd actually pay for.

The fact that were getting it for free on youtube, during uncertain times is a blessing. Thank you, Jay.

[toobalicious]

I love the fact that, after taking 2nd at Pebble Beach, Jay just drives the thing around LA. Just the way it should be. So glad he’s able to share this car with us!

[BorkToTherd]

"This looks like it was meant to run over poor people." 😄😆😂🤣
That is just gold!!

[edlouchard]

Jay is indeed humble and a good man. My friend who is very limited by MS visited with Jay to talk about his Indian motorcycle. Not only did Jay take him on a tour of the "garage", but made lunch for him and his friends. Talk about a regular guy!

[mmcalifornia]

I love how humble this man has remained despite his extreme success, intelligence and wealth. Just a great man!

[chesspiece]

I love Jay Leno because he does a video on the most expensive model from an already extremely expensive automotive manufacturer and Jay says, "come on let's take it out on the road" Jay you are a treasure of the automotive hobby.

[martinjrgensen]

What a fascinating car. It looks like something Vader would drive in.

And love the history behind it, and how Jay got it.

[submarathonman]

By chance, we used to live in Oak Lawn Illinois, and a block away was Fran Roxas, who restored Dusenbergs, Cords, and others. My granddad used to make nuts and/or bolts for Mr. Roxas out of stainless, very difficult to work with, but he'd say that the parts my granddad made were perfect. One time my grandma reached and opened the door on a restored car, so my granddad hurriedly wiped the handle with a cloth. Sadly at the time I was 13 or so and not interested, but I do remember my granddad running the lathe in the basement, it had this incredible whirling sound. Still sad about my granddad dying back on 4/14/1983, he was a man of those times. Apologies for rambling a bit.

[baejiaoflying]

One thing that impresses me when Jay talks about a car of his, he really knows the details. He's not reading a script. And this is for every car he talks about. Amazing. Thanks for sharing.

[engineerauthorpilot]

Jay does such a great job with his videos. They are so "comfortable" to watch. Never tedious or long winded. Just right.

[artjs]

Thanks Jay another great car/story. I liked your story about Mort. That was my fathers name. You met him once. At the time my father was a senior...using a cane. He was waiting for a table at Johnny Rockets. You came in, saw him standing and got him a table. He appreciated it. Thanks or showing such great cars and thanks for helping my father. All the best to you and yours.

[Jozay]

I’m so glad Jay is one of us, that being a car guy, a real car guy & a preservationist of automobilia.

[reelreeler]

Had a friend who's dad owned a part time towing business back in the old days, and his tow truck was a converted Pierce Arrow.

[DMBVR]

Putting a million bucks in this was such an amazing investment... great job and thank you for saving this treasure!

[JasonBarnhart]

My great grandfather worked in the factory in Auburn, Indiana. I grew up riding in all sorts of cars in the annual Auburn Cord Duesenberg festival parade. When I was a kid it seemed like half the barns in area had an ancient, rusting beast hidden in a horse stall or buried under a tarp.

My dad and his brothers worked for Kruse Auctioneers for a while. I rode in a lot of those cars. Local bars and restaurants used everything from fenders and grills to worn out molds from the ACD and Tuttle factories as decorations.

All that “scrap metal” is long since mined out of those barns and fields.

There are endless cars in the world but for me, nothing will beat a boat tail speedster on Indiana back roads in the Fall.

I feel so lucky every time I see one of these videos. It’s like a documentary snippet of my childhood. I’m endlessly pleased these cars are so well cared for by museums and collectors like Jay. ...even if they drove the prices out of my reach.

These old cars have a particular gravity to them. Maybe we’ll meet again sometime, Jay. I was pretty little last we met. Speaks to your character that I thought you were just another “car guy” but you do make an impression.

Thanks for sharing another video.

[SteveHencye]

It's great how personal Jay makes these videos. Like he's not Jay Leno he's just another guy on YouTube sharing his car with you. Thanks, Jay.