How to Shop for a Classic Car with Jay Leno

May.17 -- Jay Leno, Host of Jay Leno's Garage explains how to buy a classic car to Hannah Elliott, Staff Writer at Bloomberg Businessweek.

[bc]

I love Jay’s philosophy about cars as kinetic art. He buys what he likes, pays a fair price and never sells. Truly a legend whose car collection is not about horsepower and speed but a deep passion and love for preserving yesterday’s cars. God bless you Jay.

[markko]

Most important part of the interview @ 8:07, "buy something you like". And it doesn't matter what anybody else thinks because it's your car, it's your money, if you like it that's all that counts.

[NialPowerCork]

Good interview, that lady is good, mind you Jay Leno on cars just can’t but be interesting. The guy is the real deal, class act.

[zeligtheodorovich]

Always informative, always entertaining, often funny. Jay Leno continues to be an inspiration to old guys like me.

[ACoustaDC]

Jay.. the only car guy out there not "selling this to fund another project".

[stewartw.]

Love Jay's attitude towards cars and other esoteric machinery - he is a true afficianado with a real love for cars.

[frankpavan]

Finally some one interviews Jay on his cars . Thank you both.

[doninwv]

THIS video, ....it awesomely has it all. In 8 and a half minutes. Gotta love Jay. Pure car guy.

[stevehill]

So cool! My son at 17 got into cars and at 20 has a classic car that he works on and just loves it. Love seeing him go to car shows and having people talk to him. Such a cool hobby.

[gregleuze]

I like that he can walk up to any of them and just start them. I am sure there are many collections where that is not the case.

[stephenwhitworth]

What a great interview, nailed the asking of the questions and the consumate Leno nailed the answers. Thanks.

[soisaidtogod]

"Cheaper then hookers and cocaine", have to use that line next time I want to talk about throwing cash at the toy!

[kentsmith]

Jay Leno had the most impressive car collection period.👍🇺🇲

[motorradmike]

Jay is the best thing that has happened for car nuts.

[Herowebcomics]

Jay is a legend!
He is a nice talkshow host, but a brilliant car guy!

[davida]

It doesn’t hurt to have a couple of hundred million in your bankroll .

[DeadBunny]

When asked how much space in his garage he has Jay took the path of humility and didn't mention he actually has another 10 storage buildings housing his collection.

[celiaspiropoulos]

My husband started building when we got married, he got his first car for our wedding, gifted to us by his brother. It cost $50. a 1955 olds hard top. He learned how to work on it by taking it apart and putting it back together. Then became a mechanic for 40 years, working for several dealerships in Milwaukee area. He then bought a 1927 model t bucket kit and made one of those, we had a fun time with it while it was being built. 1970 got a ford van from his brother with all windows around and made it show worthy, won 1st place in Milwaukee’s custom car show, sold it, found it in a field, they were using it as a chicken coupe. He vowed he would never sell another. 1973 he bought a body and all the parts of a 1934 ford, and put that together, 1976 bought a 1936 ford p u and put that together. 2008, our 49 anniversary, looking for a convertible, we bought a 1964 Pontiac Bonneville convertible. We still have those 4 and a 1983 GMC Suburban he fixed up. Bought and sold a lot of cars over the years but those are our babies. Cars are not worth the price you pay for them these days, it’s so great to have a little piece of the past beauty captured in our garage! Next to Johnny Carson, we watched you faithfully, loved your night show! We just celebrated 64 years marriage, feeling blessed✝️🙏♥️
We also belonged to the original car club, “Torque Twisters”, it was family orientated, so much fun.

[DetailxpertsNet]

Now that's a collection. And we love hearing his stories about each car. Whether ART or INVESTMENT, these are priceless!

[barryperdue]

I like Leno more and more all the time, I'll just start this jet motorcycle up so you can hear it!