1966 VW Beetle - Jay Leno's Garage

Jay invites Mario Markakis to the garage to check out his 1966 Volkswagen Beetle that's powered by a Wankel engine.

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1966 VW Beetle - Jay Leno's Garage

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[RomVlad]

These lower budget, home-built car videos are the best!

[mindmedic]

Thanks, Jay, for presenting a shade tree mechanic with respect. This guy was down-to-earth and modest about having built a giant slayer. You tried pretty hard to get him to brag but he didn't bite. You can tell he respects his competition. Cool guy. Cool car.

[guyfecta]

This is a prime example as to why I love Jay Leno. It can be extremely difficult to present something like this when the person you're interviewing isn't delivering (for whatever reason). Jay is a MASTER at keeping away awkward silence and forcing the conversation to continue flowing.

[iamrichrocker]

this Bug owner was a cool, collected, confident guy..not intimidated at all..and no false modesty...just the type of guy i would like to meet at a car rally..good luck to this hard working family man! great episode..

[blakeerdmann]

I love how Jay has millions and millions of dollars and can still appreciate a normal diy home built car! 👍👍👍👍👍

[hackneo]

I love how naturally destressed the car looks. not showroom finish but not beater looking either. just perfect.

[johnstewart]

He’s an x-ray tech-Jay’s joke “You must know this car inside and out”
didn’t get a blink😉

[pmrize]

Mario is to cool for words... Great bug, and such a humble laid back guy....

[elyodniwri]

Jay I love your show, but when you take the time to showcase guys like Mario it makes me like you even more!!!
Thanks for staying accessible to all the regular guys!

[Warren_L.]

This might be my favorite Jay's Garage of all -- what an impressive accomplishment for an (advanced) amateur in his garage at night. And he let's his wife drive it! I have a lot of respect for Mario.

[MAKEitMIKUS]

"I should top out at 150 mph if I don't take flight..." hahah that had me rolling

[edalder]

My father had a '68 bog standard Bug 30 years ago when I was a kid. This makes me smile.

[toobalicious]

The past couple episodes of JLG have been absolutely fantastic. Love the "Maker" cars - guys who have literally done it themselves. Thanks Jay!

[kenj]

giving credit to the little guy!...Great car! and an owner thinking outside the box! Love the fact that the owner is still willing to enjoy his hobby while still raising and providing for a family. God bless his wife for allowing it as well. I have met so many guys that after marrage their life is tottaly centered on the family and secondly his wife will not allow the extra activity that may have attracted her to him in the first place!

[davidevans]

BRAVO! In a city overflowing with attitude & inflated egos...this AWESOME lil 66' scores for "the working guy"! Just great nothing better than a sleeper that people "judge you" for driving. I once had a Mazda pickup w a 383 stroker conversion & Jay actually pulled up alongside me smiled ! and said. Oh thats no Japanese motor is it? I asked him if he was driving a Dusenburg..he looked pleasantly surprized that a 30 year old knew what car he was driving..just good ol fashioned mutal respect, way to go guys! Cars can save America!

[monsteryes]

Sweet ride and a humble guy who got it done! Seems like a pretty down to earth guy who just likes to have fun, we need more of that in the world

[geothon]

The owner is really cool. Shows the difference between someone who really knows his car because he built it and someone who just paid to have it done. Respect!

[HunterNugent]

Absolutely love this matchup of a garage build dude that doesn't route his wiring pristine vs. Jay...Love this.

[alchemistoxford]

Very impressive engineering - reminds me of the motorcycle-engined Honda S600. These guys do know a thing or two, and they build terrific, fast fun-cars. Respect.

[TheYelwing]

I like these episodes best where Jay is with the common man. The tinkering is fun and Jay seems even more cheery. Makes me want to finish my 1943 will