GOD bless you Jay Leno. I will never forget the time my wife and I walked down to our seats at The Tonight Show and you said"Get this man to wardrobe and a shave" She won't forget it either! Ilove you Jay. GOD bless you.
I agree that Jay's looking great and I was thinking that when he went to the hospital for the burns, the docs probably pestered him about his weight because I've heard this saying which is that there's old people and overweight people, but there's no old overweight people, and if you look around, it's pretty damned true. I'm sure some troll will try to prove it wrong by finding some examples of healthy obese 95 year olds, but for the most part, you just don't live long if you're overweight.
Gotta say, this is the closest design to get my “most beautiful car” badge from the 1960’s Jaguar XKE roadster. Aston did an amazing job with this design. It’s beautiful from every angle inside and out. That’s not an easy task with all the amazing designs that have come through automotive history. 👍🏻😎👍🏻
Back when it was difficult to tell the Aston Martin from the Jaguar, I saw a convertible Aston, the license plate said, notajag. Always beautiful cars, especially the coupes.
A stunning car with exquisite looks and bold striking details! Interior is above first class and very well designed, this is why old money or old souls with money buy these cars instead of other cars in the same price range! Thanks for all you do for you fans while you care for your lovely wife!!
Danial Craig is probably kicking himself right now for quitting the Bond series too early to drive this car. This has to be one of the most beautiful automobiles I have ever seen. "Toto I don't think we're in your father's SUV anymore!" 😅🤣😂 12:22 "A car you enjoy washing"... It's a good idea to pick both a car and a life partner that you enjoy washing. 🥰
Okay I will admit that I wasn't going to watch it because it is a car I could never have. Thank you Jay for letting me see this car it is truly magnificent.
this dude marek reichman has designed some of the most beautiful cars ever made and not once or twice, over and over and over again at aston martin. dbs, vantage, rapide...amazing.
I agree, *BUT* at least it still has a V8, and it sounds like a V8 too. There is nothing more incongruous than seeing a new $200K+ Maserati Granturismo driver step on it, and then hearing the sound of a turbo V6, little wonder they're not selling.
@@andrewdavid6054Yes, so right. I think the “Pentastar pedigree” didn’t help in the past, to get a real Maserati feeling with the V6 petrol engines, despite the Ferrari “sauce”. I have driven the Ghibli V6 Diesel (a VM Motori product)in the past and although not in par with the German competitors, I liked it a lot.
Agree 100%. Such a beautiful car needs to have a beautiful exhaust note. To my ears it sounds terrible under hard acceleration. I don't think I've heard a worst exhaust note from a production car.
In my opinion, this is the most beautiful car on the road. I love convertibles. As pretty as this car is, the hard top is so much more, just a amazing look.
Glorious in every way except one. That exhaust isn't my cuppa tea. I would absolutely change that asap. The rest of the car is amazing! I can't even afford to look at one 😂
@@jase6370 Thanks for that, because I was also thinking that the exhaust note sounded decidedly "not elegant", and not nearly as lovely as the rest of the car.
I think Jay put his foot down to shut the guy up for a second! Lovely car, my mate in Oz had an earlier model ( think 11) and it was an experience to ride in on back country roads going up the coast
At 15:49 : J.L.: "that's the perfect California car ..." with the reply by the Aston Martin' representative: " we also think that this is the perfect Monaco-Car" 😅 unintentionally funny, somehow ❤
@@jamestheadvisor1650 Sigh....because someone always has to inject politics where it doesn't belong. And no, I didn't get that implication from his comment at all!
Love how close Jay comes to clockin' his noggin' on the A-pillar corner. There was a car I used to drive that I used to do that... coulda been the F-type or Camaro. edit - Engine sounds like an old Chrysler 440 with blown mufflers.
When you see "DB12" you would think it would have 12 cylinders. There are a lot of vehicles out there but the Aston Martin DB12 is the definition of sexy!!
Very elegant. Really like the brogueing on the seats as a nod to British shoemaking - and of course the Scottish Ghillie shoes. The holes in the pattern were originally there to drain the water from the shoes of the farmers. The folding action of the convertible top was very elegantly done
Here in the UK I would prefer LHD now. Back in the 1900s as a coach driver you would be RHD, in order to wield your coach gun, or perhaps a sword against highway outlaws using your right hand. Now we have centre consoles with screens, all distracting us from driving, but which are more easily used with your right hand, assuming you are right handed.
Boy, that color is striking on the car that blue this color reminds me of when the Lexus ISF came out in that ultrasonic blue Mica, when it first came out in 2008 I really wanted the car but I was just finishing up college. I never thought I’d be able to afford that car a year ago. I bought a 13 ISF off of my close friend…. In the color I wanted ultrasonic blue….
Hey Jay, love the show give us a chance to see the car with the top up. You cycle that cop so quick never got a chance to really look at it. Thanks 1 million !
Beautiful car. My only critique, where is the 671 HP V8? Kind of on the quite side when he put his foot in it. I can visualize 007 in this beauty! Like to see it in black leather but a gorgeous vehicle in every respect... Thanks Jay, Vermont here, Bill...🇺🇸
Aston have a really elite line up right now and the Valhalla is still to come! I would have this DB12 over the new Vanquish still tbh. It is actually perfect 👌
Aston makes gorgeous cars. They’re even better looking in person. A car you can’t not stare at imo. The only thing I don’t get is why bother with the baby back seats. Just have some storage or make the trunk a foot deeper haha.
When you put the convertible top on, it wasn’t quite on before you cut away to it retracting. So you really didn’t get to see what the car looked like with a top on.
Wow what a beautiful car. I feel bad for Aston and their massive depreciation. They really know how to make something truly sexy looking. And no slouch on performance!
Dear Jay, loved ya for years , I think youre one of greatest car guys ever…. Can you save Roadkill and take over the Motorshows? Those shows have brought soo many back to our of love building and saving cars. Thanks
Hey jay, I got amazing news, when I’m older me and my dad here in Australia are going to be building a Shelby 427 and it’s gonna be shanghai red with some form of v8 we haven’t decided yet
Absolutely gorgeous Volante. Beautiful lines with the perfect stance thanks to that beautifully designed front fascia. The wheels could be different, they look quite generic (haye to say this: Kia Rio 2021 wheels).
I just bought a 2025 Toyota Camry and the wheels on it are identical to this beautiful vehicle. So I will be telling people I have Aston Martin parts. Ahem.
Good job you can choose different designs plus gloss black, satin black, diamond cut, and bronze finishes I think! Then there's their Q division, where you can specify the colour/finish of pretty much anything on the car - just don't try change the badge colour, it's an absolute no, no! (Someone I know wanted polished bronze badging to go with other components selected on the exterior - they had to opt for the black chrome).
Absolutely beautiful car. But like all Astons, massive depreciation makes you a fool for buying a new one and massive problems make you a fool for buying a used one. But they sure look good sitting on the rollback on the way to the service department.
I feel like these guys are bringing cars to Mr. Leno hoping he'd buy one. I wonder how many of these he actually does buy. My dream car has always been an Aston Martin. I would like the Vantage though, I think anything more is too much car for me.
Proud to say that I work at Bridge of Weir company cutting and making the leather for this beautiful car.
SLG.Scotlamd!
🐂🐂🦬🦬🦫🦫👍👍
@@colincolquhoun3973 I have a classic Saab 900 SPG (16v turbo S) with Bridge of Weir leather seats. Even decades later, they are wonderful.
Very interesting. What is the process for getting this leather off the bull and into the car?
Aye lad, good job!
@@norbertsobotko1790 LOL
Thanks, Jay. The Aston Martin DB12 Volante is without a doubt one of the most beautiful cars in the world. Nice to hear it drives as well as it looks.
GOD bless you Jay Leno. I will never forget the time my wife and I walked down to our seats at The Tonight Show and you said"Get this man to wardrobe and a shave" She won't forget it either! Ilove you Jay. GOD bless you.
Worked with him, he's interesting
😂
"A car you enjoy washing." Best sentence ever!
Yes! Took the money right out of my pocket😂.
The word that comes to mind is "Striking" . It is gorgeous. The color is beautiful.
Good job on the weight loss Jay. Stay healthy so we can enjoy your wonderful automotive passion for many years to come.
GLP 1 agonous
that Ozempic, tho…
too skinny is not healthy either … I’ll Jay treat a couple of bacon cheese burgers over at the Burbank Big Boy anytime🦊
I've been watching too! He's four years younger than me and it's very difficult.
I agree that Jay's looking great and I was thinking that when he went to the hospital for the burns, the docs probably pestered him about his weight because I've heard this saying which is that there's old people and overweight people, but there's no old overweight people, and if you look around, it's pretty damned true. I'm sure some troll will try to prove it wrong by finding some examples of healthy obese 95 year olds, but for the most part, you just don't live long if you're overweight.
That is a truly beautiful automobile! Excellent design work, Marek Reichman, you sir, are a genius!
Aston’s were ALWAYS beautiful. But the volante’s are even more exquisite to look at.
Gotta say, this is the closest design to get my “most beautiful car” badge from the 1960’s Jaguar XKE roadster. Aston did an amazing job with this design. It’s beautiful from every angle inside and out. That’s not an easy task with all the amazing designs that have come through automotive history. 👍🏻😎👍🏻
The designer is as modest and understated as his beautiful design - he really nailed it!
What a stunningly engineered car..beautiful
Back when it was difficult to tell the Aston Martin from the Jaguar, I saw a convertible Aston, the license plate said, notajag. Always beautiful cars, especially the coupes.
When the old cop cars were still around but not cop cars anymore...think it was in TN, plate "NOTACOP". Got a good laugh from that one.
@fibonacho bel culo. Saw that plate by Chicago, no idea how they snuck that past em.
Back when they were both Ford owned
A stunning car with exquisite looks and bold striking details! Interior is above first class and very well designed, this is why old money or old souls with money buy these cars instead of other cars in the same price range! Thanks for all you do for you fans while you care for your lovely wife!!
That interior is really beautiful.
Danial Craig is probably kicking himself right now for quitting the Bond series too early to drive this car. This has to be one of the most beautiful automobiles I have ever seen. "Toto I don't think we're in your father's SUV anymore!" 😅🤣😂 12:22 "A car you enjoy washing"... It's a good idea to pick both a car and a life partner that you enjoy washing. 🥰
Okay I will admit that I wasn't going to watch it because it is a car I could never have. Thank you Jay for letting me see this car it is truly magnificent.
Thank you Mr. Leno
For sharing your time and thoughts with us.
tunedbyai AI fixes this (AI assisted Car Design/ Tuning). Jay Leno drives Aston Martin.
this dude marek reichman has designed some of the most beautiful cars ever made and not once or twice, over and over and over again at aston martin. dbs, vantage, rapide...amazing.
Who isTarek Reichmann?
I only know, by name, Tadek Marek?🤔
With regard to the looks of a modern drop-top roadster, Ian Callum's original Jaguar F-Type design remains unsurpassed IMHO
The perfect Aston Martin for a new James Bond movie. Thanks Jay. 😎👍😎
Is there a new James Bond, or will it be a Jayne Bond 🤔
Don't be silly! It'll be non binary bond.
😂@@danam0228
Perhaps Mrs. Penny Money would graduate to that position.
@@danam0228 My name is Band, Lap Band.
@@deankay4434 you mean Miss Moneypenny, not Ms since that was only used for adolescents back in the day, or so they say
Wow the car and that weather! Watching from a cold dark Scotland
At the very end, when Jay steps on it, exhaust sound is completely incongruous with this gorgeous automobile.
There’s a lot of BLAT, but it likely sounds better from the cabin.
I agree, *BUT* at least it still has a V8, and it sounds like a V8 too. There is nothing more incongruous than seeing a new $200K+ Maserati Granturismo driver step on it, and then hearing the sound of a turbo V6, little wonder they're not selling.
@@andrewdavid6054Yes, so right. I think the “Pentastar pedigree” didn’t help in the past, to get a real Maserati feeling with the V6 petrol engines, despite the Ferrari “sauce”. I have driven the Ghibli V6 Diesel (a VM Motori product)in the past and although not in par with the German competitors, I liked it a lot.
It sounded OK. I bet they still pump exhaust sound into the cabin through the speakers!😂😂
Agree 100%. Such a beautiful car needs to have a beautiful exhaust note. To my ears it sounds terrible under hard acceleration. I don't think I've heard a worst exhaust note from a production car.
Ive driven a DB9 around a race track...an absolute beast.
Beautiful. "Take one for a test drive", yeah sure, I can't afford the badge let alone the car.
What a gorgeous car. And that blue! Beautiful!
I love how Jay decided to class it up a bit with the Aston and ditch his Apple Watch for a mechanical watch in this video.
In my opinion, this is the most beautiful car on the road. I love convertibles. As pretty as this car is, the hard top is so much more, just a amazing look.
Glorious in every way except one. That exhaust isn't my cuppa tea. I would absolutely change that asap. The rest of the car is amazing! I can't even afford to look at one 😂
It's because the microphone is stuck on top of it
@@jase6370 Thanks for that, because I was also thinking that the exhaust note sounded decidedly "not elegant", and not nearly as lovely as the rest of the car.
I think Jay put his foot down to shut the guy up for a second! Lovely car, my mate in Oz had an earlier model ( think 11) and it was an experience to ride in on back country roads going up the coast
This is a perfect JAY bond car
Fantastic automobile! What is really good is I did not hear EV nor hybrid versions discussed!
Fusion styling comes to mind
Crickey , Jays looking and sounding great 👍
This will be an AMAZING deal in 3 years at 1/3 the price after depreciation.
They chiseled that shape out nicely, its beautiful.
yep the same shape for last 30 years.
At 15:49 : J.L.: "that's the perfect California car ..." with the reply by the Aston Martin' representative: " we also think that this is the perfect Monaco-Car" 😅 unintentionally funny, somehow ❤
He’s saying (without saying) California is becoming a $hit hole (due to state government policy) and Monaco is way nicer like our car! 🤷🏼♂️😂
@@jamestheadvisor1650 Sigh....because someone always has to inject politics where it doesn't belong. And no, I didn't get that implication from his comment at all!
"...finding those nuances, those little differences" That's what the best companies in the world do.
Definitely bucket list: learn how to drift in a Volante DB12
Stunning car inside and out. Hope Simon had some sun block on looked like some high UV out there ☀️😎
There's a V8 Vantage in my neighborhood, it looks like a time machine from the future!
Truly beautiful and incredibly well crafted automobile.
Thank you for sharing this!
Blue on Light Denim with the Mushroom Soup Leather interior Mr Lenos.
Ejector seat, Oil slick exhaust and Door umbrella Guns 😚
Cool to see that Aston still wants analog driving experience. A manual V12 offering makes me think they are listening to what people want.
I think I see a new car headed to the garage!
"Doing great in F1" is rather generous. Now they have Adrian Newey, the 2026 Aston Martin F1 car might earn that praise.
An absolute work of art and that growl beats any symphony. Well done Aston Martin!
Love how close Jay comes to clockin' his noggin' on the A-pillar corner. There was a car I used to drive that I used to do that... coulda been the F-type or Camaro.
edit - Engine sounds like an old Chrysler 440 with blown mufflers.
Every time they close the doors they sounded rickety cheap the doors did not sound solid
It's interesting to see that mister Leno can drive everything, automatic, shift, lefthand, righthand, 4wheels,wheels. Cool. 👍👍👍😎
Steam
When you see "DB12" you would think it would have 12 cylinders. There are a lot of vehicles out there but the Aston Martin DB12 is the definition of sexy!!
The Aston Martin rep is Huge!
That’s why he didn’t go for the drive, he’d make the car look cramped and small
Ah, Ahmed Munir, such a classic British name...
Unfortunately it is nowadays.
@@TelepartyPlays
Ha, very true
That grill is MASSIVE
Makes it look like a cat fish in a wind tunnel, kinda cute.
It was a pleasure… the car and Mr. Leno!
Beautiful car. All 3 are, but this is the most beautiful of the line.
Very elegant. Really like the brogueing on the seats as a nod to British shoemaking - and of course the Scottish Ghillie shoes. The holes in the pattern were originally there to drain the water from the shoes of the farmers. The folding action of the convertible top was very elegantly done
Nice watch, Jay!
Aston Martin is really getting back strong with its latest model DB12, Vantage, and Vanquish are just amazing :) Jay, you should get a new Vanquish :)
A masterful engineering. Gorgeous interior. Thanks Jay
Here in the UK I would prefer LHD now.
Back in the 1900s as a coach driver you would be RHD, in order to wield your coach gun, or perhaps a sword against highway outlaws using your right hand.
Now we have centre consoles with screens, all distracting us from driving, but which are more easily used with your right hand, assuming you are right handed.
Boy, that color is striking on the car that blue this color reminds me of when the Lexus ISF came out in that ultrasonic blue Mica, when it first came out in 2008 I really wanted the car but I was just finishing up college. I never thought I’d be able to afford that car a year ago. I bought a 13 ISF off of my close friend…. In the color I wanted ultrasonic blue….
FYI the Lexus LC500 added Ultrasonic Blue in 2024 if you want something to chase after next 🙂
Good job Tim 🎉
Glad you got it. Chasing dreams (and realizing them) is a crucial part of life! It is the one that triggers and fuels motivation 💯👍
@@jimmy-buffett yes sir I think it’s called ultrasonic blue mica, 2.0
Absolutely stunning! Great sound and I love the “minimalist excess” Especially the interior
A masterpiece of design. Bravo
Wow! 🙏🏼 what a stunningly beautiful car again by Aston..💎 Goddayumn son!
Final drive trick does the job every time!
Hey Jay, love the show give us a chance to see the car with the top up. You cycle that cop so quick never got a chance to really look at it. Thanks 1 million !
That’s an absolutely gorgeous car
I'll Go Order One This Afternoon!!! Nice Ride!
Beautiful car. My only critique, where is the 671 HP V8? Kind of on the quite side when he put his foot in it.
I can visualize 007 in this beauty!
Like to see it in black leather but a gorgeous vehicle in every respect...
Thanks Jay,
Vermont here,
Bill...🇺🇸
Jay, I love the show- I do NOT love all the ads UA-cam is stuffing into your channel. And we can't even jump past them!
One of the greatest looking things ever
Absolutely exquisite!
Aston have a really elite line up right now and the Valhalla is still to come! I would have this DB12 over the new Vanquish still tbh. It is actually perfect 👌
seems to be a caricature of the earlier Astons.
Aston makes gorgeous cars. They’re even better looking in person. A car you can’t not stare at imo. The only thing I don’t get is why bother with the baby back seats. Just have some storage or make the trunk a foot deeper haha.
That car is drop dead gorgeous!! Would love to have one!!
When you put the convertible top on, it wasn’t quite on before you cut away to it retracting. So you really didn’t get to see what the car looked like with a top on.
"Your going down the road & your getting kidney punched & your wife is going my hair" Lol
Wow what a beautiful car. I feel bad for Aston and their massive depreciation. They really know how to make something truly sexy looking. And no slouch on performance!
Dear Jay, loved ya for years , I think youre one of greatest car guys ever…. Can you save Roadkill and take over the Motorshows?
Those shows have brought soo many back to our of love building and saving cars.
Thanks
Top baby name in Britain!
A beautiful car and nice to see it in a color that is not a shade of gray. The roof folds exactly like my 2001 Saab Viggen. 😊
Nice. Saab's are super cool.
That automobile is gorgeous, The
Level of engineering That went in to the designing and building of it is mind numming #Aztec73
OK, is anyone else OCDing about Jay's seatbelt? 😁😁
Damn, I thought it was just me seeing it twisted! 🤣
Jay, How about a video explaining all your artwork in your garage.? ❤
Most cars get an engine with big power and that makes it cool. This car could have any engine and be cool.
Absolutely Beautiful!
Hey jay, I got amazing news, when I’m older me and my dad here in Australia are going to be building a Shelby 427 and it’s gonna be shanghai red with some form of v8 we haven’t decided yet
Thank you Jay for sharing
The Bristol blenham is like a palace on wheels, proper hand made coach work car
I love this car. I believe I am going to have changed my dream car now.
Absolutely gorgeous Volante. Beautiful lines with the perfect stance thanks to that beautifully designed front fascia. The wheels could be different, they look quite generic (haye to say this: Kia Rio 2021 wheels).
I just bought a 2025 Toyota Camry and the wheels on it are identical to this beautiful vehicle. So I will be telling people I have Aston Martin parts. Ahem.
Good job you can choose different designs plus gloss black, satin black, diamond cut, and bronze finishes I think!
Then there's their Q division, where you can specify the colour/finish of pretty much anything on the car - just don't try change the badge colour, it's an absolute no, no! (Someone I know wanted polished bronze badging to go with other components selected on the exterior - they had to opt for the black chrome).
😮STOP SLAMMING THE DOORS SO HARD JAY!!!😊
Beautiful car! Love the mags!
I'm a sucker for these cars. They look very nice and you can drive them normally, and not just keep it locked up somewhere.
Leno is the man , a car you enjoy washing , hahahahah
When I see an Austin Martin. I think of the James Bond Movies. Thanks for sharing this pretty car Jay. 💯👊👍
Possibly the best looking car currently in production.
Absolutely beautiful car. But like all Astons, massive depreciation makes you a fool for buying a new one and massive problems make you a fool for buying a used one. But they sure look good sitting on the rollback on the way to the service department.
This car is completely different (and better) than a DB of 5 years ago. All the panels are aligned. Aston has been working hard and it shows.
15:27 Jay’s had his share of airline middle seats. 💪
Beautiful car Jay. Much blessings to you ✨
I feel like these guys are bringing cars to Mr. Leno hoping he'd buy one. I wonder how many of these he actually does buy. My dream car has always been an Aston Martin. I would like the Vantage though, I think anything more is too much car for me.