Ringbrothers 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle Recoil - Jay Leno's Garage
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- Опубліковано 5 лют 2025
- Known for their innovative parts, James and Mike wowed SEMA with their 5,000-man-hour build on this 50-year-old classic that took Best in Show.
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Ringbrothers 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle Recoil - Jay Leno's Garage
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I think this might be the most fun I've seen him have in one of these tests.
Opposite
Ok
I just love this car. The Ring Brothers do things right.
oh my god... that engine sound is ORGASMIC !
I agree
Yes, the engine has 'performance pheremones', WOW!!!
This looks better than anything out today in my opinion.
+Jon Doe (Mr White Foxy) It is great, but keep in mind there is next to nothing original on that car. Engine has been completely replaced and most of the body as well....not to mention the interior.
+David S. Original isn't what they were going for. Basic body lines but a custom flare everywhere else. But that's the point. Just like Tim Allen's Camaro, massaged everywhere but executed to make you stare and wonder what they did. Still, a Chevelle not in the crusher can be any combo and I'm ok with it. Except for a Donk, Donk's are the blasphemy of the car culture.
Who cares its not a resto. If their goal was to build a orginal factory car i'm sure they would of that was not the purpose of this build. They do over the top show car's with modern tech to make the car feel and drive like a modern car would today. Which in my opinion is much safer for someone who wants to drive the car a lot verses a weekend car.
The 66 was a beauty right off the drawing board - they did this one justice, even though I'm not a fan of digital gauge clusters. I still like analog tach and speedo as stand alone units - digitize everything else.
My favorite year Chevelle....They did a super job.
Never heard of Chevelle Recoil in my life. Instantly fell in love with it! Best looking classic american musle car, IMHO. The esthetics on this car are out of this world.
hub cap Or as recoil in horror! When they see this heap of junk wobbling around the corner, it would look better in a landfill site.
Englishman French Not with the modern suspension. Quit stereo typing American cars. If it was dripping oil you could complain. The recoil name might be like the recoil of a gun.
Englishman French Jealous much?
57WillysCJ they named it recoil because of what your intestines do after hitting the gas pedal.
Suggest listen to the conversation between Jay and the Ring Bros and then you'll understand Recoil.
GM needs to hire these guys to run their design and performance division.
greekMD I don't think gms performance devision needs any help...
they still would not be in total CONTROL....
Hel Ford! And only for the interiors...
@@mitchellsteindler Their design division sure the hell does
@@mitchellsteindler Really? Have you not seen the entire truck lineup, or the new Camaro? They don't need help, they need to be fired.
I can sit here for days and watch Jay's shows...real down to earth breakdown and conversations..cars that have never been heard of,and probably never will be seen by lots of people...luv this show...thanks Jay..u may need one of these cars to keep up with u on the freeway🙂
💯
So happy i discovered his youtube page
I just saw this video 4.5 years after it went live and I’m just blown away by the level of craftsmanship and attention to detail... I hope one day I’ll come across this beautiful piece of art.
These guys deserve lots of thumbs ups. Just an amazing muscle car.
Maverick Grabber 1966 chevy 2door fastback
R/C model airplane / 1917 Fokker di dogfighter , triwing , like "the Red Barron"
Every Ring Bros car I see looks absolutely stunning. I wish these guys made a series on the creation of their cars.
This is what a dream car is.
Awesome video Mr. Leno what a machine. So here is a little story from just this last weekend that car guys and gals might enjoy. My girlfriend and I were stopping for gas in Burbank Ca. right off of the freeway, and when we pulled in I noticed a really nice old Fire Engine parked in front of us. While walking out of the gas station I noticed that the person filling the Fire Engine with gas parked in front of us was actually Mr. Leno. Let me tell you this guy is a class act. I introduced myself and let him know how much I love this show and politely he shook my hand and let me know about this episode and this amazing car. Thanks Mr. Leno it was a pleasure to meet you sir. Talk about making a car guys day....
Gray is such an underrated color. Done right, like in this case, it can make a car look so much better than just slapping candy apple red or whatever all over it to make it "pop".
Beautiful car and as Jay said, so many details to behold.
aserta : They should have painted the front chin spoiler that "Machine Grey" color .
Gray is gray.
I love how Jay is most likely the first one to reeeeely let this beast stretch her legs. One of many reasons the guy is so loved ❤
In fact, I'm not sure what was funniest, watching Jay turn back into a teenager, or watch Mr.Ring nervously hold on for dear life!!!! You could see him thinking, "what have I got myself into". !!!! Bouhaha ha!!! LMAO, this was one of the best Jay Leno's Garage episodes I have seen!!! Keep 'em comin'. It is awesome to see all these top notch cars, seeing how they drive, getting Jay's very expert opinion on them, and, the occasional burn out!!!!!
He was probably relieved to know the guy has enough money to replace it..
LOL... It's NOT often when we see Jay's expression genuinely surprised and or impressed when he drops the hammer! And seeing Jay's expression when he jabs the throttle is PRICELESS!
Another great execution from the Ring Brothers!
Very tasteful resto. JLG has become my favorite car show. For the millions of us who dream of one day having a garage like this we truly appreciate your sharing. Means even more to me at the moment becuase I'm from California but working in Indonesia, really helps with home sickness. Keep em comming!
My god, those wheels are glorious. I don't understand how there could be any controversy at all over them.
I also love the wheels.
...so long as there's never a pothole...
I really like them, they were one of the first spots on the car that drew my eye. They remind me a bit of the old steering wheels with the horn ring.
The best in the business, more than builders, they are automotive engineers and craftsmen and very humble guys. They are always available to talk to car nuts and fans and are just plain cool. There cars always draw a crowd and I have been fortunate enough to have interviewed Mike at several shows including the Grand National Roadster Show. I got a chance to do an in depth overview of Recoil on video. Can't wait for their next build!
The attention to detail. Everything is beautiful. I even like the concept of the seats... I wonder how adjustable they are. The fabrication in this car. .. Goodness gracious.
anyone think the gas cap was a sub woofer???
Yup. But that's a great place for the cap. Clean on the outside, no spill inside.
Hahaha That's exactly what I thought.
Me too
no but the rims remind me of a bar stool
Tejus Vyas same here
That is the most insanely clean and minimalist looking engine and engine bay I have EVER seen! OMG... wow!
Man, This car hit a special place in my heart! I had a 66' SS Chevelle myself and sure wish I had it back, truly my favorite of all my car's. The Ring Brother sure ain't up there in the Midwest just "Shuck'in Corn" for sure. Their some of the Premier Car Builders in the country. I love what these guy's do when they build a car. Very High Tech yet "Classy"-their not over the top yet they are if you get my drift. Thanks Jay, for all you do and show us poor 0ld people (ha-ha) these fabulous cars!
ive been watching you for years and i am a chevelle guy(1970) ... and i have to say this is the coolest car ive seen on your channel so far....
One of my favorite Chevelle builds ever! Simply awesome.
To watch you guys get thrown into your seats when shifting was awesome...brings back old drag memories. EXCELLENT build...thanks
The front end of that car is amazing. WOW what a great job. That just might be the nicest Chevelle I've seen, and that's saying something.
I believe that is the most beautiful wheel I've ever seen on any car. I can't see the rest of the care for staring at them... even the perfect finish choice
This car is so well done. By far my favorite ring brothers creation. Outrageous, but somehow still tasteful.
Couple of comments ... first, I'm a real audio guy, and the sound of this machine is simply incredible. Love it 10,000%.
Second, I had a '67 Chevelle, which was "just" the 300 deluxe model sedan, but gosh I fell in love with it the moment I saw it.
Moar Videos, Jay!!!
Man that is a gorgeous Chevelle! Fantastic job on this build. And I agree with Jay...awesome to see a SEMA car that can actually be driven. An absolutely awesome piece of American muscle.
Ha ha! I hadn't seen Jay Leno have this much fun in a car in a long time! Tells you how great this car is. This is an outstanding car, and thus, the Ringbrothers have gone up several notches in my book. If I could, I would build a Ringbrothers carbon fiber 1968 Mustang fastback, with a 427 cobra engine, on a 5 speed manual transmission. One day...
Jay really knows how to have fun !
This is the nicest Chevelle I`ve ever seen....
I love Jay Leno and Leno's Garage.
I've seen countless episodes, but love this one because J is getting after it!
That car sound AWESOME! And has some bag!
This is a mean piece of work. From the craftsmanship of the motor to the highly defined custom parts, it is art, inside and out. I also enjoy the fact that the body paint and accessories are not overcompensating for it's powerful features. The car is not screaming "pay attention to me", but once one cares to look, they can become mesmerized by every detail on this amazing project.
Great car to feature on this episode *****. Congratulations to the team. Nice to hear that they got the recognition that is deserved. It's really saying a lot when the only qualm Jay had on his test drive, was it having a weak braking system to compensate it's performance.
The brake system isn't weak. It needs a smaller master cylinder piston to increase lever ratio.
Just saw this car at the Weaver Auto Parts car show in Madison, Wisconsin, and it's even more beautiful in person than in this video! But of course, none of us got to drive it! (Very, very wise of them, but you can't blame us for trying!) This car all by itself was worth the price at the gate, but they also had the Austrailian Falcon from the Mad Max movie, and countless other cars. But this Recoil car is in a class by itself! Hey Jay, how did you ever talk these guys into letting YOU drive this beast? I guess I'm just not that charming.
First time I seen Jay so giddy and in awe of a car's power. It probably takes a lot to turn him on these days having driven everything under the sun. This car is BA!
Underrated comment!
Let me tell you something, it takes a lot to impress Jay Leno, that means this car is really fast, to get a smile out of him it really has to be something good!!
We live in a time of pump gas, reliable 1,000 horsepower engines. Incredible.
And to think we have politicians trying everything in their power to get rid of them.
@@jeremyjackson8196 fuckm
@@jeremyjackson8196 anything they don't like or understand they want to ban.
TJ lol, no it’s just brand new cars cannot emit too much smog so we don’t all suffocate in 50 years from now.
Electric car are in, combustion cars are out. Think about it.
I have always liked this body style, I had a '64 Chevelle when I was young and had a blast with it. These guys are great at what they build, brings back a lot of memories. Jay is having a blast in this video and so was I. Thanks Jay and the Ringbrothers!!
I would take this car over any exotic.
Isn’t it just so sexy
well, its exotic now
**DITTO**
amen to that
I once owned a ‘66 Chevelle in nearly the same color. The motor was slightly different though. Lol!
So glad I had the chance to shoot this car at Barrett-Jackson in Scottsdale this year. It is breath taking in person
By far my favorite car of all time! Amazing build guys and that sound!!!
Best looking Chevrolet I've seen in my life! The sound of that supercharger! I fell in love!
like how they blended modern tech on a muscle car looks great and works great
The color matches Jay Leno's hair. Gorgeous!!
That's a beautiful build. I love V8 engines and love that these guys keep using them in their builds. (:
All the years looking at Hot Rod magazine and SEMA etc., this has to be one of the most original, awe inspiring builds I've ever seen!
1000 HP...
16 Gallon tank...
Well it fast but only for about 20 minutes at a time.
You should be able to shut a few cylinders down as you're going down the freeway for better gas mileage
And why don't we have expanding tires yet?
Tire should start out at 12 or 13 in and then grow to 20 plus in for increase gas mileage
Richard Wolfe do what? 😂
@@MrChristianbowman82
Too stupid to comprehend huh?
Not MY problem...
@@MrChristianbowman82
They already make engines where you can shut multiple cylinders down as you're driving down the freeway to increase gas mileage......
But nobody has invented expanding tires yet....
Tires should expand the faster they are driven to give you better gas mileage
IS THAT CLEAR ENOUGH FOR YOU?
Anyone who watches videos of a "neutral drop" is obviously not a mechanic or mechanically inclined or has any engineering skill at all.
I'm a 66' - 67' Chevelle nut and don't usually take kindly to any body modifications as I believe you cannot improve upon perfection. But these guys did an amazing job and that color scheme is absolutely gorgeous! Beautiful 66"!
"Not Ringling Brothers, Ring brothers. These are the guys without the bear and the tricycle..." Jay's hilarious.
Jay is one of the most blessed men in America to have all these machines in his own garage he's livin the American dream a true grease monkey with the heart of a gentleman 👏
The rear profile is dead nuts on the mark.... looks amazing.
Wow its been 4yrs. Ring brothers are great guys, one of them talked to me & my 11yrld daughter for 15-20 minutes about their Javelyn at the Detroit Autorama
very clean car, love the carbon details and sort of JDM-esque look
I thought the same thing about the name, but spring replacing the "I" makes it ok. :p
2A
lol
It looks GT-R-ish
emdec55 yeh i thought that too lol like the 71' i think it is?
emdec55 yep
With vehicles of that caliber my faith in humanity has been restored. We are still passionate and it shows. No words can explain that car. Reminds me of 80's cool that actually goes like it looks and then some:)
The "R" emblem reminds me of Datsun/Nissan emblem
Except it means Recoil or KTR (King of the Road/Race)
This is a gtr killer
@@shadowopsairman1583 ....."Lmfao" if i may say so, this car aint killing any non-stock GTRs, and I'm definitely no GTR fanBoy.
@@wingersdingers you’d be surprised
This is the most fun I've seen Jay have driving cars on his show. Says a lot about the incredible build. 👍✌
i love that whiney sound of the supercharger and gearbox.
Yes,Better than over loud exhaust pipes.
Thank you guys for letting jay test your rocket out and jay knows how to get down the road!!!
SIMPLY FABULOUS JOB TO DETAIL 1000 HP
I really love getting to come back and watch this video 3 years now after it was filmed. The only problem I have with it is they pronounced the owners last name wrong lol if memory serves me correctly Chris also has a mustang the Ring brothers built and that's why he chose them for this build. I'm fortunate enough to say that the owner of this car is a long time family friend and its amazing to see all of his hard work pay off.
I am a euro car guy. But love this! Go American Muscle.
Agreed. Totally.
what an honor having Jay Leno pop this car"s 6th gear cherry~~~😁
I bet Jay is going to do a custom build with them after this video.
Jay, 5:31, "Tell me about the wheels..."
I, personally, think they are the most fitting wheels on such a build that I have ever seen!
They look like "HALOS"... The wheels add an incredible look to the overall stance of this beautiful build!
I'm sure there are other projects that would benefit from these beautiful wheels! Jay... Your Galaxy?
Check out the 18:01 minute mark and enjoy the glory of the OLD STYLE meets modern look.
The wheels have the appearance of a steel wheel or a mag with a faux center cap.
18:08 minute mark... Jay, "Pulls good!" After dislocating his and his passenger's neck... HA!
Jay, 19:17... Awesome shout out to the engine builder Carl Wagner! Hopefully we will see one of your project builds with Carl's engine in it!
Absolutely the best Chevrolet Chevelle build I have ever enjoyed!
Astounding build RingBrothers!
who would question that color? its beautiful!
Those guys do great work and the color is just what that car needed
The quality of this car is absolutely ridiculous. I love modern cars exotics super cars and all that but this is hands down the nicest car I have seen in a long time. Maybe ever lol just beautiful
A neighbor of mine had a 66' chevelle growing up. It had deep dish cragers all around with a '396. Best looking car I have ever seen.
that's a BEAST!!
I just want those metal seats. Amazing work and an incredible car. Thanks for showing this to us Jay.
Love the paint color: subtle and classy, gives it a timeless look that’ll still be appealing years from now. 👌🏻
I don't know how I've missed this episode all these years. That is one crazy Chevelle!
Fucking DROOOOOOOOOOOLLL!
I am fucking IN LOVE with this car! I must have one!
Outstanding. The Ring Brothers have done it again...
Im not normally a big american car fan, but, take my money now!
Glad that there still great craftmen doing 1st class work, thats America where you can express yourself mechanically !!
Jay you should do some more pickups or 4x4 stuff
No thanks, some of us weren't raised on a farm.
handbrakeify nothing wrong with old trucks dude a lot of them look fantastic
Agreed, maybe some diesels or some military equipment.
I'm waiting for his Bronco with the Ford Coyote engine.
I'm guessing you didn't really tune into this SEMA winning car.
Probably the wrong video to request a look at trucks FGS!
I think what I enjoyed the most out of this episode was watching you drive it. Car's were meant to be driven and that is one beautiful car. Just Awesome.
a top 5 build of all time
it's so freaking fast,it almost looks like they're speeding up the film,but they're not, wow,great work guys and great show Jay, thanks
Love everything except the GT"R" badge, mirrors, and those lethal injection seats. The rest of the car is amazing.
I thought it was a GT-R badge, haven't seen this car before and was wondering what was going on.
s0nnyburnett mojostevo That's the Ringbrothers' "RB" badge that they put on all of the cars they build.
*The mirrors and LI seats are epic I don't know what your talking about*, it gives it a very tough look, definitely need testicles to like them. But I'll be the first to say that the GTR is the most boring supercar ever made, and I'm starting to hate it.
ring brother badge
....That they copied from the Skyline GTR badge.
Man. I'm not very big on muscle cars, but this is a beauty. The whole car is gorgeous. The only thing out of place is the "racepak" console. It doesn't go with everything else looking analog. Other than that, this car is amazing. Great work!
Awesome I'm in Love what a Beautiful build Ring brothers at their Finest. Color sound stance wheels attention to detail is absolutely perfect. I wish it was mine but hopefully fingers crossed one day I'll own a Ring brothers car cos I'm Loving all your builds Keep up the Great work guys Full Send U.K.
man, Jay just appreciates absolutely everything about a car
I have never been a lover of American muscle cars but this car impresses me everywhere
Hey GM, listen up: Bring back this style Chevelle, we're ready! Dodge brought back their Challenger - huge success. Ford has been riding their Mustang forever - huge success. Bring this back! (w/optional big block, of course)
Not possible. US lighting, emissions, and crash safety laws would make producing this as a street legal production car impossible today. On the other hand, nothing prevents you from going out and BUYING a 1966 and modifying it to taste. Not everyone (and certainly not in production numbers needed to make this profitable as a production car) wants a car that's 50 years out of step with safety laws.
Not possible? Wrong. Read my post again. Every point you tried to make has already been addressed successfully with the re-introduction of the Challenger. Also, like I mentioned, the Mustang is still going strong over a half-century after it's original introduction. So, yes, it is indeed possible to successfully re-introduce a discontinued model with today's safety requirements.
New watcher here but I will say man I love how Jay isn’t afraid to get on the gas. That’s what these cars are made for, if you want a Sunday pleasure cruise you should taken the mini van, always pains me when I see guys in sports cars with a feathered foot
Always show nice cars!!!never see chavy Impala 72 convertible.
Jay is so enjoying driving this car . Absolutely loved watching the drive .
very impressive, love the rims!
I'm not really a muscle car guy, but how can someone not love great design and engineering? This thing is art. It just simply is. Sure, their Pantera wasn't a great driver's car, but I'm sure they dialed that in a bit with time (and the owner had a big influence on the horrid color scheme - thankfully the color on this Chevelle is beautiful). Looking forward to seeing their next build, for sure.
This car deserves a few hard 1/4 miles passes. Let it stretch it's legs. Give it justice sometime.
You turned the volume up!! You really listen to us. Cheers!! Way better.
My god Chevy used to make sexy cars....so what happened now?
Corporate and stock holders. Although we do get the Holden Commodore (Chevy SS) here in america. Ultra hard to find a manual one though
***** Nothing to claim there. Pieces of junk they are!
aerodynamics happened
BlazedYeti Why must someone be a ford fan for someone stating fact that the SS's look like and are built like junk?
Thats with all cars nowadays...they've been modernized.
Beautiful car, extreme detail. Excellent craftsmanship. Don't think it can get any better. Every gear heads dream.
Yay I knew something! lol... I laughed because of the pull down. I had a 1990 Cadillac Coupe Deville with the power pull down on the trunk. lol It was a feature that was "all the rage"...lol The fact that it still worked on the 23 year old car was the real surprise. The power antenna said...nope! Yet the radio still played. lol Anyways... :)
Pull down is still working on my 88 Seville.
:)
It was still working on a friends '68 sedan deville,last I knew. All the 'power' stuff ran on vacuum,windows and all.
I normally don't like big American cars, but this one is one of the few I truly would like to own. You could see that time went into it andade right. Beauty!
This car is far beyond awesome! Would prefer this thingbefore I would even consider anything else...American Muiscle cars are hot...Out here in Europe people that have the financial potential seem to favor the Italian and German stuff. For obvious reasons...I would prefer something like this!!
Seems like Europe is a cursed place when it comes to cars. You can't have what you want because people are sheep. Most of the cars on the street are the ones I don't want and when someone praises a WV, Skoda or a Fiat I just cringe. I personally prefer Japanese cars but it's hard to get a good one in Europe and to maintain it's parts since I don't trust anyone when it comes to mechanics sadly.