2006 Pratt & Miller Corvette - Jay Leno’s Garage
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- Опубліковано 21 сер 2020
- The mostly carbon fiber body and innovative performance features were revolutionary at the time and made this Pratt & Miller Corvette a force to be reckoned with, so Jay bought the very first car!
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2006 Pratt & Miller Corvette - Jay Leno’s Garage
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I feel bad for Jay's production team. Almost everyone prefers the intimate, unpolished and extremely honest feeling of these quarantine edition videos of JLG.
The lighting and camera angles are better with his team though. But the format of having just Jay is nice.
@@dikkeroege yeah but people are becoming nostalgic for the days when UA-cam was just that, a way for regular people to be able to post videos they made with whatever they had and the quality of their content came from their creativeness or personal style. Now everyone has pro cameras, lighting and operators plus a team of editors and they are owned by a huge media company or network.
I just wish someone would tell him how to adjust his camera. It's hard to see some of the details since the shots are so underexposed.
Yeah have to agree, the shots and everything are clearly lower quality but people dont mind, they are here because they want to listen to what Jay he has to say, not many people with experience and knowledge about cars while still being super humble.
It's because production is poor even with the team, I talk mainly about technic refinement. It's a fact.
"Is your wife a virgin too?" Spoken like a true gear head 😅 Jay's the greatest.
When I was growing up, my dream job was to work on the Corvette Racing team, obviously it didn't work out that way, but I still became an engineer and built my own corvette!
a friend of mine (mechanical engineer) was actually on GM's race team when the LS7 was new. pretty cool, smart dude.
The way he giggles when he feels the tires break loose makes me so happy seeing an older man still enjoying the finer things in life
Ikr, Jay is a national treasure. In one video he was talking about a motorcycle accident where he broke some bones, being in his 70's mind you, and just said, "Yeah, nothing to do now but get her fixed and get back out there." What an absolute hero.
Love this style of video! Feel like you’re chatting cars with a friend, not a production company.
Are you new here?
Nope, I just don’t comment on every video I watch, like you.
Yeah I think after the virus problem is over, they need to rethink how the show is made. This is more personal and intimate
Like the original vids it's awesome..I don't wanna see the production crew in the paint reflection and the over production...give me Jay talking about the car and driving it. Done
This spec sounds like a Chevrolet Viper
Not just the low budget production style, Jay also sounds less scripted. I noticed this show getting more productionized over the years, but this goes way back when Jay produced the show with his own money on his own website. Brilliant!
One of the most profound statements I've ever heard when it came to "collector" cars:
Buying a car and not driving it so you can get top dollar on resale, is akin to dating the hottest girl you ever saw and not having sex with her so you can keep her fresh for the next guy.
Profound. Classless. Yet, profound
Keep 'er nice for the divorce ‼️🤔😤
Yes, the same rationale for havingg a bra on your car just 10-20 years ago. Drive an ugly car now so it will be pretty for the next guy. Thankfully now, the Clear Protective Vinyl Shields you can add to the front of the cars is invisible, and protects fully from stone chips on bugs.
Best annalogy i ever heard brilliant 😄
@@jimgianatsisdesign6824 gl
I wasn’t a huge fan of Jay Leno until I discovered this channel, now he’s one of my favourite presenters of all time
10:46 lol "From the rear is where you see how Kardashian it is"
Cool Money - He used that in an earlier video and it made me choke and spit my coffee all over.
old man Jay likes big rears lol
I felt this was like any other Corvette of this era. But I liked his joke. (:
More like Cardashian amirite?
@@SirManDudeGuy1 Etymology: A dashing car from the rear!
LOL! “My Enzo has only 19 miles on it”
“Okay great, is your wife a virgin too?!”
Hilarious, Jay!
time stamp?
@@raghavsundar8253 19:28
arnie shanks just to say they have one and an investment... same reason people buy expensive art
@arnie shanks LOL
I like that Jay is finding ways to keep this show going. Even if it's all about His cars lately. Which I for one would like him to continue doing more often. Thank you Jay.
I prefer his cars tbh.
“Horsepower sells cars but torque wins races” well said
Actually he is wrong. Horse power wins races.
@@Allmotorzl1 See my first response........I almost forgot to mention: Torque is also what pulls heavier loads. You can have an engine that only produces 200 hp ( or even less ) that is designed to produce more torque & pull a much heavier load than a 300 hp engine. It all depends on what type of performance you need, even in racing.
@Real Madnes OK then so buy an engine with no torque and put it in your car.. report back on here what happens pal. Cheers
I knew this old country guy and he once said: "Horsepower is how fast you get to the brick wall and torque is how far you plow through it"...I always thought that was a cool way to put it.
This is what I finally settled on... "Torque gets you there, horsepower keeps you there."
Cleanest Corvette ive ever seen imo
Have to love the porno red interior lol
This and the sledgehammer
And Callaway C6 😃
Is it just me - or is Jay extra gushing about this particular car. I feel like he has a soft spot for this one.
Yeah, he contracted with Pratt & Miller to build the car do obviously some personal pride here.
Not just your imagination
The C6 is such a timeless design, still has the iconic round tail lights the side profile is pure Corvette. Also the C6.R that Pratt & Miller ran in LeMans was unbelievably successful, with lots of victories and multiple championships. In fact since the C5.R started racing back in the early 2000s no other manufacturer has won more races and championships than Corvette and they couldn't have done it without Pratt & Miller.
Do you realize how special and how valuable this car really is lmao?
“I got to wear these tires out and put some new ones on.” Jay is going to do a mile long burnout after the video hahaha
"If I had this car when I was 16, I'd be dead." Yup.
At 26 I would have been dead 😭
Either way I would've been happy when I died
We drove 85hp 'superbikes' back in the 70's. Now the things are 150-200 hp. I'd have been dead with one of those at 18.
When the C5 Corvette first came out I told myself that one day, if I worked hard and was ever in the position to own one, I'd do it. Well I obtained that goal and it was amazing. Best performance for the price. That thing drew more attention than most cars on the road.
goal$
how you doing now
@@gallo2432 amazing. My car journeys still continue and I’ve had so much fun.
@@cadmando18 that is great to hear. i want to buy a c5 or c6 in the next couple years.
Nice! When I first started my career, I bought a new 2013 mustang GT and it was a nice feeling buying the car I really wanted.
Later I sold it and bought my 2007 Ron Fellows autographed Z06 and it’s an absolute blast. It was my first true sports car and it just fits awesome. Nothing like the mustang, not knocking them, but the C6Z is only 3100lbs with 505hp stock. It’s a real thrill and just pulls and pulls. I will also always like the C5 style too. Great cars!! I do love this thing though!
When Jay inform's us that he is ending the video and getting up on the highway.... That translates to "I don't want video evidence of blowing out the carbon.".
Kim is
People who put cars under glass aren't car guys. They're investors and are the people who make cars unaffordable.
If a car sits for long enough it can end up mechanically totaled if all the seals crack and it starts leaking. Most “collectible” cars never end up valuable.
Mr67Steve Like their trophy wives. 70 year old men with 25 year old wife’s. Just something they sit around and look at.
Ding ding ding.. Back in late 90s early 2000. 69 Camaro's original for 4grand. Now It's Damn Barrett Jackson fault..
@@bansheemania1692In 1989 I bought my extremely straight (admittedly 318) 1970 Dodge Challenger for the princely sum of $1000
It's the same way with guitar collectors. I have a lot of respect for guys like Jason Isbell and Dan Auerbach who toured in 2019 with 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standards (worth $250,000-400,000) and played them every night.
I love these “Pandemic” episodes...just Jay and his cars. I hope he continues to use this format when things get back to normal!
My car is 20 years old and only has 19 miles on it! "Is your wife a virgin too?" ~Jay Leno 2020~ lmao!
It makes you wonder what the point is, i.e., to spend a fortune on a car and then keep it in a garage for 2 or more decades.
it's cause they're fake car guys, really just speculators who hoard the nicest cars as a status symbol or as a investment hoping for profits, a disease to the car scene
@@Big_Black_Dick , keep 'er a few years, and divorce it!
Jim Stepan lol 🤣 well i believe in "till death do us part" :P
Jim Stepan but yeah i can imagine constantly getting rid of most cars i collect only to make room for others while only keeping a select special few as a permanent part of the stable lol
its not fast unless jay says "it pulls nicely"
Wwwwwwwww
What a decent, down to earth, man Mr. Leno is . Not only is he passionate and knowledgeable about his hobby, but it is enjoyable to listen to him, There is NO breathless sensationalist BS in his videos.
The smile on Jay's face when he punched it is priceless.
"Is your wife a Virgin too" 😂😂 FINALLY a legit car guy says it.
It looks like Jay lost weight. Or it’s the Jack Lalane suit. He looks great. America’s auto curator!
Jack LaLanne! Wow--haven't hear that name in a while. I do think that his/LaLanne's jumpsuits had short sleeves--so he could flex his impressive biceps.
he does look good for 70. jay took the long way here and it looks like he nailed it. he was collecting these things somewhere in the background long before many people were aware. the key now is to focus on his health and really enjoy these last chapters of life. he has the money to really do it.
Lalane's jumpsuit was stretchy, while Leno's is the much classier and comfortable cotton.
He needed to lose weight, a good move.
Disagree. And I worry about his health when he's breathing hard showing the wrench in the trunk.
Wow this is great. Way back in ‘76 while in the Army in Germany I had a Corvette. Just like Jay says, it attracted so much attention it was nuts. Almost embarrassing 😁 Every time I parked, it drew a crowd. Totally didn’t expect that. Great show as usual, thanks Jay!
This felt like Jay was giving you a personal tour of his C6. I just bought a 2007 C6 2 days ago and everything he was explains is true. It's a wonderful car. Thanks for the tour Jay.
The sound of that engine is music to my ears.....thanks for sharing Jay....that is an awesome ride!
What a beauty, really like those wheels too.
Know what else I really like?
The quarantine episodes. If you happen to see this Mr.Leno, (or company{please relay}) rest assured that to me & many others "just you and the tripod" is just fine. Other than missing out on potential interviews, I actually prefer it.
*Very fascinating & enjoyablelook at one of the finest crafted Corvette's ever built!* 😍
More and more I feel like the C6 was the peak of Corvette styling after the C2.
@@clubracer6 I love my Ron Fellows 2007 Z06. It still scares me and I respect the power a lot. I came from a modified Mini Cooper where you can get away with anything handling wise lol. These C6’s are such a great bargain too.
@@MrGflan Those two cars are almost polar opposites! The C6 market has gone up quite a bit along with just about all used enthusiast cars.
@@clubracer6 lol I know. Different types of owners too. The Mini Cooper camp are all Biden supporting open border pride marching liberals and the Z06 owners are juiced up bodybuilding Trump supporters. LOL JK but not that far off.
The mini is so fun though, I do miss the car. You have to own one to appreciate all the fun they are. Lots of torque down low. The Z is amazing though and my first sports car. Love it. I think they are holding their value now too which is nice.
@@MrGflan I do love a great light weight car with amazing steering, which is why I race a Miata and have owned many street Miata. My current C6 is my 3rd C6 (one was a race car) 4th vette. I love the Miata and corvette equally for very different reasons. I’ve driven Minis and they are fun but I really can’t stand front wheel drive. Maybe I need to drive one with a limited slip diff.
"You'll notice this is about one and a half inches wider" -oh, absolutely! I had just finished my slide rule calculations; upscaling my phones images. Thanks Jay!
I had to double check it wasn´t Sunday.
Same lol
oh yeah 🤣😂
Actually, it was midnight East Coast 3 minutes before the video dropped.
Me too😅😅😅😅
Haha same
Please keep the format like this even after covid, because just Jay is the best...
"Like a lion on marble" love that analogy
Jay, just wanted to say thanks for doing this series. It is clearly a labor of love for you and we all enjoy it so much. Love the random stories and anecdotes. Love ya man.
as a corvette guy, feel like I should have known what a Pratt and Miller was - But I do now
Never really followed the race portion of Corvette so Ya, had no clue either.
Sounds like a house paint brand
Dude I'm a huge gm guy and didn't even know any of this existed. I need to up my game.
Neither did I. We all learn something new everyday.
Pratt and Miller is still running the Corvette racing program, they helped build the new C8.R and have won 4 of the first 5 IMSA races this season. 🇺🇸
At first I thought it was a Pratt & Whitney edition hahaha.
nice. turbine edition.
A Pratt & Whitney engine would really light up those old tires...
I kept thinking "I thought they did aircraft engineering"😂
@@soaringvulture PT6 twinpack, 1500+HP. 😈
Me too☹️, thought it was going to be a jet powered Corvette
I absolutely love these videos. It's so much better to just listen to Jay just, talk. And you can just see how much this man legitimately loves and appreciates cars. Just absolutely love this style, keep it up Jay.
Nice video. Your comment about smog testing caught my ear. Like you, I live in California. I've always had older cars that have to have a sniffer in the exhaust pipe while spinning a drum. I sit there and sweat bullets during the testing. Then, one day I had to take my father's 2003 C5 Corvette (after he passed away) to be smogged. As usual, I was nervous. All they did was a visual on the engine, look for stored codes and any smoke out the exhaust. Inspection complete!! No sniffer, no drum. Smog tests on the C5 are a piece of cake. I'm guessing it was the same situation with your C6 Vette.
Thank you, Mr. Leno.
Ooh, a prat and Miller. I would take this over a zr1 in a heartbeat
Great prodution....
One Man Motoring!!
Now...Buy some Tires!👍😎🏁
Love commentary and Tech Notes. "Wife's a Virgin"?🤣😁
Me too.
That is one of the sickest vettes I've ever seen. Black would be my first choice too. I'm in absolute awe.
This is the best Jay Leno's garage video in years. Please stop giving us the scraps from a tv show and do more of this
The cool thing about watching Leno's channel is he always busts out with something that was made that you have never heard of !! But is still freaking awesome!!
Very enjoyable & a fascinating look at one of the finest crafted Corvette's ever built!
Love how Jay's collection is so eclectic. He buys cars for all the right reasons...because he likes 'em!
I've been a car guy before I even had a driver's license, since the the 80's. Listening to Jay talk about cars I still learn something, probably one of the coolest car guys in my opinion. Great episode!
This has to be one of the best cars I've seen. Period! And I do like the format with just Jay!
Jay you're one of the most fantastic people that walked the earth! Watching these videos feels like hanging out with a super cool uncle that knows absolutely everything about cars. Keep up the good work and all the best from UK!
Thank you Jay Leno for being such a cool car enthusiast, and great human being in general. You make the world a better place.
Hey Jay, thanks for continuing to do the videos during the pandemic. They are much appreciated right now. I think I've watched 80 episodes at least. Our region is going through a tough time as a hot spot. I would love to see a video on how you coordinate oil changes, fresh gas, last time driven, etc. at the garage(s). It can't be simple! Thanks.
Isn't Jay Leno the greatest? "Is your wife a virgin too?" Christopher called this out as well.
Jay you're a genius and an inspiration to car lovers world-wide. I was speaking to a friend of mine recently who lives in Germany. He was mentioning how Monday night is "Jay Night." A group of friends get together at his place and watch the latest weekly Jay Leno's Garage on youtube. Thank Jay.
2:47 - The first thing that caught my eye. I'm glad you addressed it.
LoL
18:32 The New C8* ......You're welcome Jay.
2:48 "you'll notice its about one and half inches wider."
Yes Jay, I was gonna comment about the inch and a half but I didn't want to sound presumptuous.
At least you didn't mention the 3 extra microns of width added by all the layers of clear coat required to get that inky black finish. I know you saw it too!
Now that would have made you sound a bit obnoxious lol.
Sean Jones from Ormond?
Um, yeah... I noticed it was wider.
Beautiful car!!! I've always loved Corvettes and that one might be one of the most special cars I've seen. Thanks for showing it!
Mr. Leno I too am a car guy and I greatly appreciate you showing your passion for cars and to continue to do these videos. Thank you for the time and effort that goes into making these. I truly enjoy watching them. God Bless and stay safe!
Jay I love your passion and knowledge of all cars. I also like the fact that you preserve cars. You’re a regular car guy like so many of us and not snooty just because you have money. I appreciate ya.
Every time Jay gets ready to pull the hood latch on just about any of his cars my heart tumbles a little.
You shouldn't its just a car be it a very nice one but its a car
@@Koll-Manee Yeah it's a car.... That's why. A peak at the powerhouse (especially in a special vehicle) it's an exciting thing to witness. Car guys know we're talking about and if you don't get the same feeling that's ok, just keep in mind that some of us do get that feeling and it means something to us.
Mine too. Because I know I'm going to actually see a engine. Even on this relatively new vehicle we still see intake manifolds and rocker covers, unlike modern cars where you lift the hood and see a big plastic cover.
When you cream your pants when you see the hood off
Jay' s a real car guy. All those different vehicles and he shows love to all of them. Here he is showing this high spec 'vette in the garage and over his left shoulder is that goofy Citroen. And you know what? He likes driving all of them and can tell you good stories about all of them...
I was only going to watch the first part of the video to see the details of the car, but Jay is so much fun to listen to I watched the whole thing (as usual.) Love what you do, Jay! Thanks so much.
Jay, I'm glad you're still with us after driving on those tires. I picked up a V-8 swapped RX7 running on old/mismatched tires and it was just like this. I lit them up at part throttle at 80 mph (on the way home) and decided I would not drive it again until I had new tires. Was a very butt-clenching experience.
“New Corvette? Hardly, Dude. I'd say he's still got about $60 - $70,000 left, depending on the options.” - Walter
8.2L
Jay: “any gear you’re in it pulls So Nicely” 🤣 😂👍
Gotta love Jay! Thanks for doing these programs we really enjoy them!
Thanks for all the awesome videos Jay. Glad I get to see and learn about cars I'd never get to see in person.
"Is your wife a virgin too" 🤣😂🤣😂 i wanna grow up and be just like you! Lol Your a legend Mr. Leno...
"is your wife a virgin too!?" Leno you are my hero.
Oh man, I remember when these came out! This one is the ONLY one I've ever seen actually driving since they're really rare and UA-cam had just started the year before, therefore no one was making automotive videos like they are now. Thanks for sharing, Jay!
Thanks for the closed captions. They are very much appreciated.
Another awesome episode with Jay! Yet again I learn about a car I never knew existed! So fun! Keep wearin out those tires Jay! 👍😎👍
Love the sound of this engine!! Yes one can only dream of the new c8 I keep looking at them on the build your own corvette I get to be in heaven for at least for a few minutes in my mind .
Best format, jay! Feels more intimate and about the cars, details, etc than with the whole production glitz and glamor. Feels like a car guy talking about cars with other car guys and gals
Love the Corvette Jay thank you so much for sharing this with us.
This is hands down my dream car, I hope I’ll be able to afford one some day
"youll notice this is about 1 and a half inches wider" yes.... clearly...
I love how excited Jay gets when he can show off a car that moves up and down. It is a cool feature.
My god I was waiting for this for YEARS!
Thank you so much Jay!
Do a review of your Oldsmobile Toronado now that you've mentioned it.
@PATRIOT MONKEY YEAH, A WHOLE FOUR MINUTE VIDEO.
"Is your wife a virgin, too?"
😆 I absolutely love this off-the-cuff format!
I've had a few opportunities to speak with Jay about cars, and these Pandemic Editions are reminiscent of those conversations.
Keep 'em coming, Jay!
Thank you Jay for keeping us entertained. Truely a class act
Jay Leno. One of the all-time great comedians and television show hosts. One kind and humble gentleman. I would love to meet the man one day. I am so happy to see such a good man achieve, rightfully, and enjoy all of the success he has. He loves his cars and his channel here is a gift to us as he shares his knowledge and experiences with incredible cars that most of us will likely never even see in person, let alone drive or own. Thank you Jay and God Bless you Sir!
Yeah, that’s one mean Vette. When I saw Pratt & Miller on the car I keep thinking of Pratt & Whitney the aircraft engine company which is not far off with the torque it develops. Thanks Jay good one.
When he was talking about the enzo and said "is your wife a virgin too?" I laughed so hard lol
Thanks for chilling with you jay...such a beautiful car
Thank you for sharing these cars with us Jay!
Popular opinion: _This car looks really good._
“Racecraft! Is his wife a virgin too?” Love Jay Language. Thank you for an awesome quarantine edition!
Jay - I love these video series. Keep pumping these out! You da man.
Another great video, keep up the great work Jay thanks again for sharing your wonderful collection.
Jay, anytime you need miles put on that sweet ride just give me a call. I will baby it until the wheels fall off.
My engine recently threw a rod in my 2008 C6 Corvette while commuting home. It looked practically brand new when I bought it last year and thought I was taking care of it by driving sensible while commuting to work. Maybe the prior owner didn't take care of the car as well as I thought. But anyway, the cost to replace the engine, including labor is roughly $10,500. My fiance wants me to get rid of the car, due to the cost of the repair work. I'm hesitant of doing so because, like Jay Lena was saying in the video, you have a certain time of success, you want to buy something that shows that success (at that time). And that's why, with some money saved and a partial loan, I purchased the Corvette mainly because it was very nice looking with his black on black exterior interior, it was for sale seemingly at a bargain, plus I was making a decent living at the time. Although I can't afford the repairs now, I want to keep the Corvette because one day that success will come back and I will be able to drive my favorite car once again. This video encourage me to fortify the dream. Thanks Jay.
Frequent oil changes suggested.
Perfect comment Art you beat me to it. And remember guys the car will not and cannot divorce you unlike your potential slave owner.
@@caesarillion already was doing that sir.
@@johnmcdonald1647 Not so perfect when the same woman helped me through my cancer crisis. But I respect your thoughts..
Sorry for your bad luck! There's always DIY since you don't need the car to get to work and such. Something like this happened to my 05 Forester XT recently (ingested metal in intake, cracked a piston), which is my 2nd/fun car. I decided to rebuild the thing myself, with some friends and youtube to get tips and instructions from. Spent $300 for a hoist and engine stand at harbor freight. I made mistakes, had to tear it down halfway after the first rebuild due to a HG mistake that i caught, but now it's back up and running and I couldn't be happier. First time even taking the head off an engine for me! I did get a pro to install the pistons, i didn't trust myself to get micrometer measurements correct, plus i didn't want to buy even more tools to do the measuring.
I friggin love Jay Leno! He's doing exactly what I would like to do
Jay’s Garage is the BEST SHOW on TV or UA-cam today!! Love Jay and absolutely love his show!! Aloha.
that door chime sounds like the 96 camaro version, I put in my 1996 gmc.
What's wrong with it? Why would it do that?
Wtf ending? Never thought I'd miss the beep beep.
When you open it up YOUR whole face lights up just like any one of us!! You show everybody you love YOUR cars and love driving them!!
Sunday morning and there's the best car enthusiast I know with old tires. I don't feel so bad about my 10 year old tires now. Torque wins races and hauls heavy loads.
Earlier this year, C6RS #6 was on Bring a Trailer and didn't meet reserve, highest bid was $102,500. I wonder how much they're worth.