Car Porn.......beauty meets speed (SFW)

Semi useless w/o pics (not allowed, thus respected)... However I was very fortunate last week to check a huge one off of my automotive bucket list... A tour of Leno's garage, from the man himself. Was able to call in a favor from some low friends in high places and was out in LA for a mtg that was close to the collection.
Needless to say, it is every bit as good as shown on TV, and much much more.
We were there in a professional work capacity, and it was one of the hardest experiences in my work life trying to maintain my composure and not giggle like a school girl half the time.
Jay couldn't be more down to earth, such a cool car guy, and of course he was wearing his signature all blue jeans outfit.
Highlight, him giving me a detailed look around his McLaren F1 and firing it up, droooool...

Very interesting and diverse stuff in there, many cars there are not because it is the popular model to have, but because he likes it, or it was significant in terms of some technology.
It would take a few days there to fully ingest it all.

Wow, that's pretty sweet.

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It would take a few days there to fully ingest it all.

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Not to mention it would give you a hell of a stomach ache.

Very very cool though. About how many cars does he have? And is it more like a museum or a big workshop?

I'd say 50-75 cars? At least as many bikes, more bikes than cars. He's got a few buildings tied together, most of the space is garage, another building that is the work shop/extra storage.
The garage part is like any other super enthusiast's garage, the car with a lot of memorabilia, pictures, posters all next to it. But Jay has all that for each car not just one, so tons of artwork throughout the collection. Just a neat place, looks the same as in all the photos.

Didn't get a pic, but there was a dude with a Ferrari FF parked in the High Noon lot at AB today. Pretty ballsy... I don't know if I could be convinced to do that.

Benny?

Ferrari California simulator.

http://car-configurator.ferrari.com/california-t

I know it's not the coolest Ferrari, but it is a beautiful piece of work.

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I saw that earlier today. You see the Japanese to Engrish translation? Pretty funny stuff.

Looks like someone in Amsterdam is getting a partially flooded Gulf liveried GT3. Ufda.

http://jalopnik.com/gulf-porsche-911...ulf-1767956383

http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/...1nfbdgel0q.jpg

That f40 vid is probably the dumbest thing I've seen today, as I still haven't bumped into Benjamin.

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That f40 vid is probably the dumbest thing I've seen today, as I still haven't bumped into Benjamin.

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Could not agree more.

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Semi useless w/o pics (not allowed, thus respected)... However I was very fortunate last week to check a huge one off of my automotive bucket list... A tour of Leno's garage, from the man himself. Was able to call in a favor from some low friends in high places and was out in LA for a mtg that was close to the collection.
Needless to say, it is every bit as good as shown on TV, and much much more.
We were there in a professional work capacity, and it was one of the hardest experiences in my work life trying to maintain my composure and not giggle like a school girl half the time.
Jay couldn't be more down to earth, such a cool car guy, and of course he was wearing his signature all blue jeans outfit.
Highlight, him giving me a detailed look around his McLaren F1 and firing it up, droooool...

Very interesting and diverse stuff in there, many cars there are not because it is the popular model to have, but because he likes it, or it was significant in terms of some technology.
It would take a few days there to fully ingest it all.

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Not to mention it would give you a hell of a stomach ache.

Very very cool though. About how many cars does he have? And is it more like a museum or a big workshop?

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He released a new video on his Facebook page. Starts out talking about the old steam engines and moves on to cars he is working on then goes out for a drive in his Tesla electric car...
https://www.facebook.com/jaylenosgarage

He also has a bunch of Youtube videos out there if you are not up to liking his Facebook page.

Really great cars, the Craftsmanship industry is amazing! However, Art is not when there is no more beautiful and better than nature)

Walking home last night and an old beat up camaro rolled by. They are pretty good looking cars I think. Not the ones with stupid bulky body kits, but I could definitely dig a mid 2nd gen.

http://americanclassicsads.com/uploa...rag-race-5.JPG

http://americanclassicsads.com/uploa...rag-race-9.JPG

Bitchin Camaro.

want

http://static.cargurus.com/images/fo...-1024x768.jpeg

http://www.cargurus.com/Cars/invento...FooterFeatured

why the 4S
- AWD
- Turbo appointments for interior
- Turbo widebody
- Turbo brakes & suspension

need
- gofundme page

The 4S looks like it would be a great daily driver.

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Semi useless w/o pics (not allowed, thus respected)... However I was very fortunate last week to check a huge one off of my automotive bucket list... A tour of Leno's garage, from the man himself. Was able to call in a favor from some low friends in high places and was out in LA for a mtg that was close to the collection.
Needless to say, it is every bit as good as shown on TV, and much much more.
We were there in a professional work capacity, and it was one of the hardest experiences in my work life trying to maintain my composure and not giggle like a school girl half the time.
Jay couldn't be more down to earth, such a cool car guy, and of course he was wearing his signature all blue jeans outfit.
Highlight, him giving me a detailed look around his McLaren F1 and firing it up, droooool...

Very interesting and diverse stuff in there, many cars there are not because it is the popular model to have, but because he likes it, or it was significant in terms of some technology.
It would take a few days there to fully ingest it all.

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Leno has the largest collection of Duesenbergs in the world. And yeah, I've heard when it comes to cars, he is entirely down to earth. I am fairly certain he does an awful lot of his own wrenching.... full Snap On everything, I bet!!! :) :)

Anyone else into old Lancia rally cars?

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565hp

http://db.carbuzz.com/images2/560000/0/400/560450.jpg

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And still fugly

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want

http://static.cargurus.com/images/fo...-1024x768.jpeg

http://www.cargurus.com/Cars/invento...FooterFeatured

why the 4S
- AWD
- Turbo appointments for interior
- Turbo widebody
- Turbo brakes & suspension

need
- gofundme page

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The most beautiful 996 in the most proper color (arctic silver) for a 911 IMHO.

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Anyone else into old Lancia rally cars?

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Loved the Top Gear on with Hammond and Jezza in the old red Lancia.

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And still fugly

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The name Godzilla is more appropriate than ever.

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The name Godzilla is more appropriate than ever.

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Don't forget the 4000 lb. curb weight.

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Don't forget the 4000 lb. curb weight.

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What? That thing weighs the same as a Bentley?

1,200 less than a Cont'l GT.

Horsepower: 545 to 600 hp
Curb weight: 3,813 to 3,922 lbs

Wow, Bentleys weigh much much more than I thought they already did.