1978 Chevrolet Nova 9C1 - Jay Leno's Garage

Lieutenant Bob Killeen from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department and Bill Sanders stop by the garage to show Jay the department's new 2016 Ford Police Interceptor Utility and the classic 1978 Chevrolet Nova 9C1.

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1978 Chevrolet Nova 9C1 - Jay Leno's Garage

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[xishootstuffx]

I can't imagine how much fun it would be to have a friend like Jay Leno.

[deksea]

Jay was being VERY Jay in this particular episode.   The non-stop comments and facial expressions are priceless.

[wzl]

I just love Jays humour the way he jokes with the police haha

[AM-stey]

LA county sheriffs are awesome, I’m a local trucker, I was broken down on E Alameda st Compton CA, sheriff came over to see how I was doing, came back 20 minutes later with a coffee & some beef jerky. Thank you deputy Hernandez!!

[PleasestopcallingmeDoctorImath]

"you look like you should be on a can of baked beans"
"thank you."

[garyvallone]

My grandpa had a very quick car when he was young. He said he used to get in cop chaces just for the thrill of it. He always got away! Until one day his car lost a cylinder. Car still ran and he got away but he realized if he dropped a 2nd cylinder it would have been over. He never did it again. The 30s were a different time! I will always remember that story among others he had. Miss you and love you Grandpa

[wayneikola]

I drove one of these cars on duty for the Azusa Police Department from 1977 through 1979.  Thank you for the memories!

[heytreacle]

Love the fact that Jay basically used this as an opportunity to flesh out his understanding of their capabilities... and where the gaps might be.

[El_Chompo]

Those old school rotating police lights are so cool. And I love how they aren't blindingly bright like modern emergency lights.

[unstablebobgable]

That guy's mustache should have it's own YouTube channel.

[stuwemhoener]

My buddies Dad ordered a new 78 4 door Nova with the 9C1 package and a 4 gear. I think there was an article in Road & Track or some other automotive publication about the availability of the package to the public is was handed down to him. It's legendary. Nova Nova Nova!

[miketerry]

God Bless Bill Sanders, owner of the featured 9C1 LASD UNIT. EOW 3-12-18 Slow hand salute!

[yellowbeanieboy]

That guy's mustache reminds me of Scruffy's from Futurama

[alext]

Jay always asks all the right questions and makes everyone feel at ease. A real natural.

[Scrapla]

The 78 Nova was the car I grew up with as a kid. My dad bought it used in 79 and we had it till the mid 90s. It was a straight six with no AC option. My mom also sold Avon in the 80s and Avon is Nova spelled backwards and I remember my dad would always joke with her about it. Good times

[smokey]

My career began in a 1972 Dodge Coronet police package with the 383 magnum. It was essentially a 4 door Road Runner/Super Bee! The sound of all 4 barrels opening up under full acceleration was incredible. Couldn’t corner at all.

The Novas were awesome. We referred to them as 4 door Z28’s. Fast, nimble and a blast to drive. One of my all time favorites.

The mid 90’s full size Chevy Caprices were terrific. Big, comfortable, FAST and handled great. Then came the Crown Vics. Durable and adequate but a let down from those Caprices.

Oh, and spotlights on cars are legal. You just can’t use them while driving/moving on city streets. Just remember spotlights aren’t toys and you’ll be fine.

[banther]

"He's not gonna catch me in my Lambo" Jay is a god

[Porschedriver]

That Nova V8 sound reminds me of cops racing around the school because we were on skateboards. Some things never change.

[RandomDuude]

I'm old enough to remember those Novas still in service. Damn, time sure does fly 😥

[michaelgill]

I like how Jay not only makes the show about the cars but the custodians of the vehicles as well. It's like there are multiple guests starts.