Daniel Harrison’s 1958 MG A | Jay Leno's Garage

Daniel Harrison started restoring this MG A at 15 years old!

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[cheriemathison]

Not sure where to start. First, absolutely amazing job, Daniel. I couldn't hope for someone to do a better job. And thank you Jay, for sharing the story of its restoration. I can add a little to it's history. This was my mother's car. It's the car I learned how to drive in, back in 1975 in Norfolk, Nebraska. Mom bought it sometime around 1970, I think. She just adored this car, and drove it a lot. So did I, to school, work, cruising Main Street whenever I got the chance. It was freezing cold in the winter with the drafty plastic slide windows and no heater, and if you got caught in the rain, you were pretty wet by the time you got home. I knocked the door off it once, backing it out of the garage. Only time I ever saw my Mom cry. After Mom got older, it sat in her garage covered with a tarp for several decades. My brother rescued it, got it running again and fixed some things and sold it. Anyway, just wanted to say how glad the whole family is that Daniel made her good as new again. ~Cherie (Nordeen) Mathison

[johnsmith]

It took a young man with a MASTERS in mechanical engineering to more or less hold his own with Jay Leno, talking about mechanical aspects. I enjoyed this one more than usual! 😎

[josephgreenberg]

Great lad with one of the best lines in this series: “can you drive a stick?” If some LA based car company or Petersen Museum doesn’t snatch this guy up, they’re missing a generational opportunity

[Kandlez]

This is one of the best episodes I've seen, Daniel has that quiet confidence and intelligence that's very likeable, it was funny when he asked Jay if he could drive stick and Jay thought so too. The photo of him and his mum was touching and sad that he lost her at such a young age. Not many guests connect with Jay like he did, hope we see him on again.

[renerobes]

The owner fits that stereotype of the understated, polite Englishman, in a very positive way, and a degree from Cambridge as well. The pride of ownership and accomplishment comes through in a subtle manner, one of your best guests and episodes. Gem of a find.

[sjm]

Love how this young man knows his history, presents himself, and appreciates the virtues of a true sports car devoid of electrical gizmos, 600+ HP and obnoxious "Look at me" exhaust note. Kudos kid!

[Cchogan]

Daniel is young Jay Leno! There is a definite, car-geeky connection between these two - much more than the usual car-mad lot that Jay interviews. It's really funny!

[charlesnash]

Jay Leno is a national treasure. He is not only a car guru but a really nice person, exhibiting the same genuine enthusiasm for cars like this as he would if it was a Lemans winning GT-40 Ford.

[lennartengel]

what a character that Daniel. I think we will see him again. They are like two old friends. No age gap between car guys. He knows this car by heart.

[markoivulic]

Leno was so tell me tell me. Did you drive it, dit you tow it, was it rusty. Great lad and Mr. Leno proved to be greatest car guy ever. Ever

[LectroSaw]

"Can you drive a stick?" I would have loved to be the guy to ask Jay that one!

[LennyJohnson]

“You can take the boy out of England, but you can’t take England out of the boy.” What an impressive young man Daniel is. Beautiful restoration too.

[pks]

The color is fantastic!
This kid is a joy.

[davidviner]

This is one of the best episodes I've seen, please get Daniel back for another one

[jerseyshorefabricators]

Of all the episodes I've watched, this has to be the most personal, old friend type of interview. Nice to see Jay take a shine to Daniel. I see a job offer coming.

[davidmarshall]

This was a great interview with a fine young man that brought back many memories, thank you Jay!
My best friend Jim and I as high school juniors 50 years ago bought WELL used little British sports cars. His was a 62’ Austin Healey sprite, mine was a 69’ TR6. Both needed lots of work that we helped each other with. The same as the young man with his MG. It’s amazing how those sports cars affected our entire lives and career paths. As old men Jim and I again have the cars of our youth.
It looks like this MG help forge, a mechanical engineer, and a fine young man.

[ffr]

“The ignorance of the first person to ever restore a car…” That’s true wisdom that can only be gained through the restoration of a car!

[halz]

One of the best episodes ever. Need to see more like this. What a great young man. Better than interviewing some celeb. I think more people can relate to this. Loved it.

[rustybearden]

Probably the most well spoken, sincerely genuine and charming guest that Jay's ever had. Makes me hopeful for the younger generation that doesn't seem interested in anything analog or mechanical. Very cool.

[wdhewson]

A gracious young man. Good for Jay bringing him along.