Mille Miglia 2014 - Jay Leno's Garage

Miglia Mille 2014. Jay and Ian Callum drive the 1951 Jaguar XK120 through Italy for the 1,000 mile classic car race Mille Miglia.

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[MartyFox]

Jay makes a lot of good videos, but here he flexed and made an honest-to-God documentary. A hidden gem of YouTube.

[kramzoo]

I´ll be out on the side of the road Thursday morning near my house just outside Rimini to cheer the cars & drivers through. A bonus this year is that the Mille Miglia passes through in the morning and then the Giro d´Italia cycle race sweeps by in the afternoon. Magnificent !

[adamothman]

when you think about the period the mille miglia ran through (1927-1957) and the cars that these people drove... you can only say men were men. people were expected to die during every race and in every race there were fatalities. the roads were mostly dirt even in the 50's and a lot of the cars prior to the first world war had more than 400 hp. in the 30's gp cars had up to 600 hp. the drivers who drove this race were legends in their own right and it truly was a golden age of racing. in 1931 tazio nuvolari would win the mille miglia driving an alfa romeo 6c, coming from second place in pitch black darkness on dirt roads and no amenities to make driving easier at all (keep in mind he was also a tiny person and had to drift the cars around corners because he couldn't turn the steering wheel if he slowed down) he switches off his lights in the middle of the night to surprise the car in front, which also happens to be his team mate, using nothing but the one rear light on the other car as a guide. he catches him up, and in the last second completely baffles his opponent when he switches on his lights and takes the lead to win the race. if that isn't legendary, then i don't know what is...

[claytonroot]

At 71 years old, I'm not supposed to lie here watching a video on YouTube with tears in my eyes. This was so exciting and nostalgic and couldn't happen to a nicer custodian of automotive history. Truly a "Bucket List" event for Jay. Thanks so much for sharing it with us all!

[kooku]

You have to admire the work the camera men went through to produce this. Hats off to you guys, that was amazing work.

[stringwood]

I am so glad that Jay is doing something he loves and sharing it with car lovers like myself. These are great shows amazing old footage and racing history! Great to see Stirling Moss alive and well.

[lukemarshall]

I just wish this was a long hour and a half documentary. I'd watch all of it multiple times. Amazing stuff.

[paulayala]

This is my second time watching this video and I never get tired of it. Luck Italians, all that beautiful machinery and wonderful sounds cruising through their country.

[The_R-n-I_Guy]

I love pushing cars to their limit. Taking turns as fast as possible. When you feel the tires losing their grip and you push just a little more. It's definitely addictive

[derickdoveglass]

Brian Johnson has got to be the most down to earth superstar. Seems like a very kind hearted person.

[Strike]

Chris Harris' video of his journey on the Mille Miglia was just as magical. There's something about this event that's just so special.
That sequence from 16:40 onwards of Brundle in the D-Type is so unerringly beautiful.

[donmurphy]

I have been reading or watching things about this race most of my life. It is definitely on my bucket list but sadly after a bout with cancer and a heart attack I am limited to watching people like Jay Leno get to do it and while 10 years ago I could have easily done 15 hours behind the wheel It would be a bit of a stretch for me. For now, I will have to satisfy myself with runs up and down the California and Oregon coasts in my 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider. For me, Life doesn't get much better. Thanks for this one Jay!

[raymondt]

This was one of the best Jay Leno's Garage episodes EVER!!! Loved the sights and the sounds

[derekantill]

I remember Stirling Moss/Dennis Jenkinson winning the race in 1955. I still have DJ’s report on the race in Motor Sport magazine today.

[RamblinAround]

The videos you've been doing lately have been great.  Thanks for taking us along for the ride Jay!  

[MadUek]

Very nice report about the Mille Miglia! I drove my Ghia to follow the Mille. 2500 miles in 7 days… And every mile is worth it!

[cheyennedogsoldiers]

Over the years I've watch many documentaries and videos on the Mille Miglia, but I have to say this is without doubt the best. Jay, from those of us who will never experience anything like this I'd just like to thank you because you have a gift, a way of bring the cars and the places to life. 

[icemanroyal]

love that quote from Brian, "why do anything if it's not loads of fun?  just not worth it!"  great stuff

[frufru]

My goodness! Could 27 people, (with badly broken thumbs), all have been drunk? Sad. I'm very grateful to have seen this, thank you for sharing this with us. Could there be a cooler rocker than Brian Johnson? I don't think so. 'Écurie Écosse' + AC/DC's last Scottish singer-for more than 30 years-totally awesome, (Bon was a Scottish lad, too)...+ a great narrative by Señor JāLenō. 🙏 Thanks!

[angryfishmonger]

At 16:11 beauty unfolds. The score, Jays narration, the view from above as, white hair a blaze and nestled in his car while through sunlit vistas of history he motors down the road, is for me, beauty to behold. Loved it. Wonderful piece.