1932 12-160A Custom Auburn - Jay Leno's Garage
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- Опубліковано 21 січ 2017
- Jay gives an in-depth look at his Custom 12-160A Auburn that has been restored to exactly as it left the factory in 1932.
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1932 12-160A Custom Auburn - Jay Leno's Garage
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In Auburn Indiana, we have a yearly acd event. (auburn, cords, duesenberg), legend has it Jay Leno used to come every year, and bring his auburn. Really hope he comes back soon. The younger crowd is starting to take the reins and bring the cars out themselves, it be nice for Jay to meet the new Auburn Cord Duesenberg community
I was down town looking at those cars today!
I met "Mr. October " Reggie Jackson at the Kruse Auction Park in Auburn, Indiana. He was so Great to me and my father. He was looking for Ford Mustangs for his collection
I've been to the museum there but not the event. I really enjoyed myself though.
I love Auburn Indiana
Jays collection never ceases to amaze me. I hope he is around for a long, long, long time.
Now this is why I love this channel: Jay talking about his own cars.
Agreed. After watching the ringling brothers "1948" Cadillac, I'd even call it soothing.
This is so much more interesting than the modern "skittle" super cars. The videos of Jay, and only Jay, talking about the old cars in his collection are the most enjoyable on this channel.
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Have my upvote
I love that color combo. Looks so classic!
Snazzy Labs Fancy seeing you here 😉
aye, jays eyes really stands out with a black shirt
Hey I know you!
strawberries and cream
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That V-12 engine didn't die with Auburn. After they went out of business, the tooling was bought by American-LaFrance. And so a version of the engine - bored out to 527 ci, fitted with dual ignition, and making 216 HP - was used for quite a few years to power fire engines. A guy in Indiana is building an Auburn hot rod with one of those swapped in.
i was wondering about that because seagrave V12's also have that valve layout.
Pierce Arrow V12’s were being built for Pierce fire apparatus until the early 70’s. Not bad considering the design was from the early 1930’s and Pierce Arrow’s last car was built in 1938.
Mercmad Seagraves bought the Pierce Arrow machine tools for their V12's. You can even find Pierce Arrows that people have fitted the larger upgraded Seagraves engine in.
I think Jay is being very modest, this is one of the most beautiful cars ever made.
I'm an old trucker. Still driving...sigh... 40 yrs now. I love seeing Jay enjoy his babies, and how much love and care he puts in to them. A few years ago, I had some time to kill in Auburn, IN. Yep, THAT Auburn! So I went to the Auburn, Cord, Duesenberg Museum, of course. And proceeded to drool and uuw and ah all the glittering shiny jewels that I found there. After a while, one can actually get chrome overload, I can tell you! There were other makes and models there as well. One in particular I really enjoyed seeing was a 1936, or '37 Mercedes 540 K. When I was a kid, I built a model of this car, and to actually see it and touch it and just give it a teenie tiny shake, in order to size up its weight, was a thrill. I was a little surprised at how lightweight it seemed. Such elegant lines, but not much if an accident were to occur. Then, down in the "basement" I found the old trucks. Mostly restorations-in-waiting. If you ever are in north east Indiana, and want an up close view of some of these really cool, beautiful machines Jay is sharing with us, that's the place to be. In the meantime... THANKS JAY!!!!
Now I can finally appreciate the phrase ' mile a minute '. As a child of the WWII generation, I certainly heard people say it when I was a lot younger, but never really knew it's meaning before, being able to drive 60 miles an hour, now I know. Thank you, Jay Leno's Garage, for this bit of trivia on top of the Auburn episode, awesome possum.
Jay was and still is a class act,I really miss him and the tonight show because he was the last of the greats.These guys now just dont know when to leave something alone or when enough's enough.Entertainers are supposed to divide us even further,they're supposed to help bring us together and Jay always seemed to be able to do so while giving both sides a good laugh.
That paint job and design is an art deco masterpiece. Just a beautiful piece of work.
That story absolutely was entrancing to listen to, it's amazing what story these vehicles tell, it really speaks to the time like an automotive time capsule.
Almost a forgotten classic. Didn’t realize these V-12s sold so cheap. And what classic styling, not a bad line anywhere. Thanks Jay!
So many aspects of this car to love: the front bumper with the "12" on it; the awesome front grill, two-tone paint scheme; the low roof line; the instrument panel; the engine that's as beautiful as a Swiss watch movement; the deep red upholstery; even the ribbed rubber floor mats.
I never knew that Randy did restorations. You do have a new car!
So great seeing love for the classics! As young guys, we're trying to do our part in getting this generation into older cars and seeing all the cars you showcase is inspiring. Thanks Jay!
Just checked out your channel, great work so far keep it up! Subbed.
Thanks we appreciate the support!
Decades Cars I'm 25 and have a lasalle, doing my best
That is dope! We love Cadillacs, they're so classy!
I love the history in Jay's collection. He has many of the modern "super-car" types but these older models show us where the newer cars came from. Today's technology evolved from the innovations revealed when these classics were new. I guess the idea of putting the big engine in the "small" car apparently did come along before the 1964 Pontiac GTO! John DeLorean had a very successful idea there, but it wasn't original.
The free-wheeling feature in this car was used in the SAABs into the early '70s. There are 3 early '70s SAAB Sonnets behind our barn that have the free-wheeling lever next to the throttle pedal. You just push it sideways with your toe to engage/disengage it but the intention in these cars was to use it in the snow (yeah, they have a bit of snow in Sweden!!) and when you back off the throttle, it would coast instead of the compression locking up the wheels on the slick roadways.
Watching this again tonight for the millionth time. Jay bought this car from my husband and me. It belonged to my mother-in-law and it DEFINITELY did not look like this. So beautiful
Coming from a 20-something enthusiast whose niche is 80s and 90s performance cars, I really appreciate these informative, long-paced videos about the old 20s and 30s stuff - cars that are no less significant nor less interesting to a car nut like myself, but which seem to be somewhat more shrouded from the general public.
I keep revisiting this one. This is quite possibly my favorite of Jay's pre-war road cars. I just find it incredibly mechanically interesting.
unbuttoned jean shirt, jay leno after hours! XXX
haha
And Jay combed his hair!
Combed his hair??? Isn't that a sign of the apocalypse?
It is , times are about to change inUsa and else where ....have u got your Ark ready ? LOL
Fire and brimstone coming down from the skies!
Rivers and seas boiling! Forty years of darkness!
Earthquakes, volcanoes.
The dead rising from the grave
Human sacrifice, dogs and cats living together... mass hysteria!
Wish there were more original guys like Jay Leno still around.
Auburns are beautiful cars and I fell in love with them when I went to the Northeast classic car museum few years ago. Jay, if you haven't been there next you are in the east coast go check em out. It's a hidden treasure of a car museum full of beautiful vintage cars. I've been to the Peterson and believe me when I tell you this place is better because on most days you will have the whole museum to yourself.
My father owned a very similar car to this one in 1932, according to the license plate in the photo. I have a picture of him with a friend unloading golf bags from the side storage area. It is the same model, and has a similar paint scheme to Jay's car. According to my father, it would do in excess of 100mph. Before the '32, he had a 1929 rumble seat roadster as well. He rolled it going around a corner but survived. The 1932 replaced it.
Best car reviews and punditry on youtube tv or anywhere. go Jay.
This machine is beautiful ,it has such a presence on the road ,i love the paint job .
absolute monster of a car with a hood that stretches out to the horizon and a classic look that'll hold up anytime time of the week.
Jay Leno is an American hero. one of the last ol school guys trying to teach kids the way America was before the 2000s. listen up kids you can learn somthing
Thanks for your knowledge. I watched Kinney to and watched you. Awesome.keep it going. Got a question what do you think of imports dunks and low riders you da best
Sorry. You and Jonnie keep it going. Teach those younging
Like how to make 100,000,000 dollars?
Thank you, Jay. Great car. The main problem, for me, when I watch these videos, is to keep from drooling on my keyboard.
When you see the beautiful car rolling down the street amongst modern traffic, you can see what an absolute jewel this vehicle.
Just so beautiful. Back in the I bet kids used to chase it down the street and pretty girls would swoon at the handsome, spat shoed bounder who was driving it.
My Dad has a 34 Auburn flat tail similar to this car. Moved some cars for the garage he worked for. When he was done they asked him what car he wanted. He said the Auburn but he couldn’t afford it as the story goes. Can you afford $10 a month? as the story goes...and he drove it home. In WWII Dad was missing in action, presumed dead for awhile and as it was relayed, the car was sold, possibly for scrap for the war. I don’t remember the power plant in the vehicle but it was probably Dad’s favorite car of all time. This was a nice car to see highlighted. Thanks Jay
Jay, do a video on the 1905 Lohner-Porsche. The first ever hybrid car.
Makes me sad to realise that majority of the people out there actually hate classic cars.. Always need to be the newest of the new.. And then there's me.. A guy who watches jay lenos old cars because i enjoy classics.
Hate is such a strong word. How about " Don't care for" or maybe "don't prefer"?
I once saw a guy show hes classic on a forum and the people there completely destroyed him. It's hate.
And i don't mean like they compared it to a modern car and the modern car is "better". No they actually attacked this person as a 10 man group and completely destroyed him.
If you have a classic, keep it to yourself.. Welcome to 2017
So 10 12 yr old trolls acted like asses, how shocking. I wouldn't call that a majority nor a demographic that even matters. I have never met an adult who hates old classic cars. Some might not be interested in owning one and others might want a more modern car but none have ever expressed hated for an old car.
I don't think certain forums and communities inside it are really a good indication of a wider views for anything.
Hate is a strong word and indifference fits much better at least here in Western Europe. Majority of people see car as a vehicle from point A to B with a slight drop of marketing build loyalty in the mix. Majority of people are way too indifferent about cars in general to have passion to hate classic cars.
***** I like classic cars for those summer drives and working on them..
But for a car to get to work with, any shitbox that can move me from A to B will do..
Most people who don't understand classic cars only buy one single car to do it all.
But me i own 3 cars for different purposes..
Classic for those occasional summer drives
Van for getting lots of stuff hauled from A to B
A shitbox to get to work with.
Jay Leno, is a real genius discribing the history of what no can match. Good, Job, Jay!
Ever since Time bought Fast Lane Daily, and then killed the show 5 months later, my up to date automotive knowleged has taken a plumit. I am so greatful that we still have Jay Leno telling us about cars old and new. The episodes are a bit long, but they are all well worth the time. Thank you Jay, for continuing to post stuff about cars on UA-cam!
the paintjob is amazing
I absolutely love these vids about vehicles before my time. Especially unusual, rare or unique for the era. Wonderful to get a look and feel for a make of the time. Features specific to the model explained and demonstrated. You could have spent another half hour on this Auburn, it's just that interesting.
Thanks, again for all you do Jay,
Steve - Larkspur, Colorado
Hey Jay, I'm 80 andsincei was16 I always wanted a 32Ford roadster with a V8 . That desire has been completely wiped away by this Beautiful 1932 Auburn V12. This truly unique outstandingly beautiful car offers so much class with that particular paint scheme! I'm saving this video to my home screen. Now I desire this particular car as my dream car!
I've been into cars for nearly 40 years now and I love all the different eras but my favourites have to be the Pre-war cars. I'm British, so MGs, Austins, Morris's were the mainstay and then there were Singers and Astons etc. I also love American cars and this Auburn is just beautiful Jay - I love the styling and the paintwork is to die for. When you lifted the hood and I saw the engine, I was in heaven; as you have said before, there is no point showing off a modern cars engine, 'cause when you lift the hood all you see is plastic! Beautiful car! Thank you for this film - more of the same please.
Well said.
I love the episodes where Jay talks about his own cars, very informative. Most of the guests put me off for some reason.
My Bride of well over 50 years always likes to watch your videos because you have the Fiat 500 in the back ground. She has a Fiat 500 Sport that she throws around like a teenager but she is in her 70s. One of your last videos had it missing and she spotted that instantly. Please revisit the car in a new video.
I like Fiat 500s but the idea of Jay squeezing into one makes me smile more :)
"do not drink contents of battery, do not hit pedestrians when crossing the road, stop when you see a stop sign..." that had me rolling... and the comparison is so true! jay maybe you should do some stand up for gear heads-only. beautiful car!
Wow, what a work of art Jay. Like always, I appreciate you sharing your old cars with us and I enjoy watching. It's a beautiful old car. The workmanship they put in old cars back then was really special. And they is nobody better able to tell about a car than Jay. Great old car. Thanks, John
DUESENBERG = Greates American Classic Car of all Time (Build by two brothers from GERMANY) 💪💪💪
I definitely love the paint. Thanks for the informative details Jay its a classy car for the era very unique features "Free-Wheeling".
This has become favorite Lenomobile. This thing is georgous.
I don't know about anyone else, but I find these vintage cars absolutely enthralling. Yes, I like a lot of the modern stuff, supercars etc etc but there's a wonderful charm and character to these cars from the early days. The same with the steam powered cars... Ingenious engineering solutions, beautiful styling and a real lesson in automotive and social history.
Jay could write a volume of books detailing the different eras in his garage.
His must surely be one of the most interesting, eclectic and thorough car collections in the world...all beautifully presented, beautifully restored and gracefully shared with all of us...for free.
Leno is the boss.
Love your videos, but please have the cameraman how more of the engine and technical details when Jay is talking about it.
Thank you jay. I love your old car videos
Hello Jay, I am a 30 year old automotive enthusiast living in Pilot Grove, Missouri (try finding that on a common GPS system) and I have been enjoying your videos here on your channel for several years now and look forward to upcoming episodes weekly! I grew up living in a very large farming area about 5-7 miles outside of the nearest town and if you didn't have a dirtbike, quad or three wheeler to get you to the nearest get-together/call-out, you simply missed out. Having built some shady things that probably should't have held, together in some pretty minimalistic environs-...I am completely impressed that every episode I watch on your channel at some point someone's shoe sqeaks on a seemingly basketball court finished showroom floor. I applaud you on your extensive knowledge of ERA'S of automobilia and your stunning collection. I only wish someday I could see your accomplishments in person and pick your brain on the amazing things you both know and try to share to the youth of the automotive world. I hope to see many, many more upcoming episodes and Thank You for your devotion to this part of history. Jeremiah
I love these cars. I've been to Auburn Indiana museum. It was awesome! So many rare and one of a kind cars and a huge collection of military vehicles of the past. If your a car guy it's a must see!
I wonder if Jay colors like he drives: OUTSIDE THE LINES!
don't drink contents of battery! lol gotta love the Jay!
What a perfectly restored classic! My father was 18 in 1932 and used to describe the cars that were around when he was young. His first car was a hand-cranked Model T Ford. His grandfather was proud of being the first person to buy a Dodge touring car in his town. He told me about Chevrolet being the first manufacturer to adopt overhead valves in their 4 cylinder engine, Willys having the slide valve engine and Chrysler being the first to adopt hydraulic brakes. He liked the Auburns and was also a big fan of cars with 6 wheels, 4 on the ground and 2 mounted on the running boards. He mentioned fluid drive, freewheeling and the overdrive units some cars had. When he drove he'd sometimes push in the clutch while coasting downhill to save on gas. While teaching me to drive he was always drumming into my head to take my foot off of the gas long before having to come to a stop to save gas and wear on the brakes. He built his own gas station during the early 1950s and ran it for several years. Most of what I know mechanically I learned from Dad.
I think this is one of the most beautiful cars ever built.
Jay's cars are my favorite too.
Absolutely Beautiful, Love the paint. I am from Indiana, My aunt and uncle lived in South Bend. We would go to visit and the Studebakers were everywhere
The noise and the look of the car as you passed the camera car gave me goosebumps. Absolutely beautiful.
Great look at an old classic. I can recall my late father (b.1918) talking about his friend's, (Joe Dacey of Everett, MA), Auburn and how it would shudder and had overdrive. I wondered how a guy from our neighborhood, of what I imagined to be modest means (he later became our oil delivery guy), could have afforded what I thought was an expensive car. I lumped Auburn in with Cord and Duesenburg and never realized the Auburn was so relatively inexpensive. I seem to recall him saying it could go over 100 mph. Thanks Jay.
Let's get EricTheCarGuy's Fairmont on this show!
I know I'm not the only one who wants to!
"Don't drink contents of battery" just about pissed myself laughing good one Jay
Your comment: weird one, weirdo
Damn, so thats what I've been doing wrong.
Very beautiful car, the paint scheme is very artistic, unlike the boring paint jobs today. Classic cars I love, so many different ideas and styles, wish I had the money to own one. Which is why I love Jay Lenos garage, so many interesting cars, lots of fun watching them.
Jay: you are the modern-day Harrah. Have been to the museum in Auburn, where you can bow down and shed tears over the magnificent, Auburns, Cords, And Duesenbergs on display. I get my cars serviced at Golden Nugget Automotive in Gardnerville. NV, owned by Mike Schiller -- a very talented man you know. One day, I peeked into his garage floor -- and there was a priceless Auburn owned by someone in the Carson Valley. Mike knows this little old lady is a car nut, so gave me the grand tour. This beauty even had a side hatch to hold golf clubs!
Jay, you are a consummate teacher about cars. Your run-through about the features and drawbacks of that Auburn model was worth a college grade. I appreciate how much you love all kinds of cars -- yours and others you can showcase -- and how you have preserved so many. Thank you.
When I was about 15 (1954) on vacation in Ft. Lauderdale, FL with parents, I started to step off a curb and was almost run over by a turning-right topless Cord! I was dumbstruck!
A great educational channel for car nuts all over. Thank you for spreading your knowledge -- and love of cars -- to us.
That GoPro must've been a pricey option back in the day 😂
Very difficult fitting tiny vacume tubes inside.
Back then the people were smaller and the cars were larger , now the cars are getting smaller and the people are getting larger.
You still have massive high end sports/hyper/mega cars like the Veyron. That thing is huge for a modern car.
dirk bowman but now the cars are getting bigger along with the people
What are you talking about? Cars are MASSIVE today. The full-size SUVs and sedans I see are insanely big.
"The safety of steel, from pedal to wheel" good 1 Jay. Nice car once again. That engine is certainly a gem. WOW
Whats the saying for plastic?
I don't think I've ever seen Jay with is denim shirt unbuttoned. The sky is falling!
21:58 ----- it came with a Go Pro in 1932 ?
Maybe :D
It was an option that year.
Jay could you show the undercarriage of these cars? I just love to climb under and see the classics. Sorry if I am a Car Nut but hey forgettaboutit!
Fantastic Car
Fantastic Presenter
Fantastic show
You gotta start doing Tele shows again Jay
You put out the best car program ever
Thanks, Jay. My father had an Auburn that he lost to the depression. I think it was the car that he most loved. It is great to see this car restored as my dad's might have looked in the early 30's.
I would have liked to see the two-speed axle put into action....rpm's drop in half?
Oh, no. It's probably just a slight difference in the final ratio. Like 5th gear in my truck. At 70 MPH, the RPM's only drop a few hundred or so.
Likely 10%
Jay said it was two speed, didnt mention the ratios.
or if it's like the typical old time overdrives it would be 20 ~ 30%.
Yes I would've liked to seen that in action, as well as the Free Wheeling work. My grandfather talked about those features on others cars of that era, but it would've been nice to have actually SEEN Jay demonstrate. Some of those gear boxes were not 'shift on the fly'.. I wonder if this car was the case as well.
I need to sleep Jay.
Don't even try to style yourself up, it hasn't mattered it doesn't.
Your youtube videos are the best!
The engine looks like a work of art !
When would you use the rear end's 2nd - speed? I assume that for the video was in "high"..?
Plowing the back 40.
Is that the car Scrooge McDuck drives?
Probably, he has the similar looking Pierce-Arrow, or a Packard. LOL The Packard Boattail is a beauty.
If I have not already said so, thank you, Mr. Leno. Sharing your collection is quite generous of you.
this is one of the best videos done in the recent past. in my opinion these pre-war car videos are enjoyable because there aren't many people left who can tell the tales of these cars firsthand. jay has an enthusiastic approach and tells me new information. you can find many muscle cars and their stories at any car show. these monster cars are fabulous and thank you Jay for presenting it
What's clunking on the Auburn? Sounds like something is loose.
Also goes to show you-- nothing new under the sun-- ride control, the "start-X" automatic starter, free-wheel...
I wish Jay would show us how the 2-speed rear drive worked. I'd also like to have a look-see under the car.
I too was wondering what that clunking noise was? I also wanted to see something about the 2 speed gear ratio adjustment.
Fun review,. all gripes aside though
Frame flexion on a convertible. Same as a new car.
A 6 liter V12 powered 6 speed, fully enclosed convertible topped, leather appointed, cruise control equipped sports car in 1932? How on earth did Auburn go under and Cadillac survive?
V12 eats a lot of gas.
Oscar Park I've read books quoting people at the time who thought Auburns where "vulgar" (unsophisticated, ostentatious and in bad taste)
Oscar Park Cadillac was no slouch back in the day either. They had the V16 which wasn't even in the same league as this car.
Deathbrewer ... At $.10 per gal. no one cared and there were no tree huggers.
Marvin Blankinchip average 1932 gas price was .18 per gallon. That equates to $3.10 per gallon in 2019.
I really enjoy these episodes. Thge newer cars are okay but they all about the numbers where cars like this, its the engineering and the people behind the story, that's what makes them so interesting.
Can't believe Auburns were that inexpensive relative to other cars. Such wonderful workmanship and styling.
This and the Jordan Playboy...the stuff of (personal luxury) dreams.
3rd day in trumpnation and it is niceeeeeeee!!
Christian mrclep Get a life dude
In the 60's my Dad had a very original 1932 Chev.(7000 miles) The tires were the originals although they had been recapped during WW2. Through one of my uncles he heard of an old car which had a set of almost new tires on it and we went up to this old farm to have a look. The car was tipped over with tractor on to it's roof so we could get the wheels off.The car was a 1932 Auburn V12.. And Jays car has the famous Auburn dash, so beloved of Hot rodders in the 50's ,when they could find one.
Hi Jay,
I just watched your review of the Auburn. It almost makes me wish I was eighteen in the 30's. This is a beautiful restoration of a car that was so underrated in it's day. In 1968 I bought my first new car, a Pontiac GTO, and I'm still alive to talk about it.
I first saw you at The Garden Green in Danvers and followed you on The Tonight Show. I was very saddened when you announced your retirement. I'm so happy that you continued with "Jay Leno's Garage". It appears that you're having the time of your life. It's a great thing when you can make your hobby and your work coexist.
Keep up the Great Work.
John Hanley, Lynnfield, MA
From a french point of vue, it is nice to hear about american cars of that time. I am fascinated about the sense of innovation the automobile industry had in the thrirties, and produce such nice cars as these of Jay Leno's garage.
It's kind of amazing that some of these cars survive. Of all the probably thousands of cars built I would be surprised if 100 exist to this day. Once the car becomes essentially worthless in the 40's,50's, and 60's someone has to love it in order to keep it alive. Not to mention any car that quit running and then left in the elements would slowly deteriorate over time. I appreciate all the people who spend their time and money keeping these works of art alive
That Auburn must have been a knockout in the day. It looks outstanding today!
I like the fact that Jay gives credit where credit is due.
I love Jays personal touches in this video like when he says "ahhh the best" at 17:58, he knows which of his cars is best for all weather an I love that! Love you Jay keep em' coming!
Jay you should have a channel called going back, when you'd talk about going back in time and what you'd like to talk to all these old builders about, I'm sure people would love to watch it.
Excellent video, Jay, really enjoy all that you do. The history of these classics is just incredible. Makes me wonder where these high end makes would be if there never was a depression. Sad to think that so many were destroyed during the scrap drives of WW II, but certainly understandable that many sacrifices were made for the greater good at that time.
When you said 'cad's car' I immediately thought of Simon Templar's Hirondelle, described as 'a heart stopping red and creame sedan'...but the Hitondelle was only an eight cylinder!
I have always loved '32 Auburns, my favorite being this car but instead of red and cream it is taupe with chocolate brown fenders and pumpkin orange wheels. I know it sounds odd but it seems to have been quite a popular colour scheme in the early thirties (everything from Stude to Chevy) but none carry it quite like a 12-160A cabrio. It is especially lovely when surrounded by autumn foliage! That's when it really pops!
The body style and colors are out of control. Love it.
Jay give us more of your older cars we can tell that you enjoy them as much as we do .
I really enjoyed this video. In the 60s I went to college just north of Auburn Indiana. I hitchhiked back and forth home and never realized the history of that little town until YEARS later. I love the quality of the Auburn and the Cord. Thank you for posting this one.
Wonderful to see a pre-war American classic here; it's been some time!
Jay getting crazy with his wardrobe.
Thanks Jay for sharing these beautiful classic cars with us 👍🏻
Your show is great ! Often you speak right to the heart as your recounting the experience of driving on a cool day'; warmth on your feet while the open windows give you a breath of fresh air, Well get this - I had exactly the same experience today while driving my 1953 Imperrial on a cool early spring day in Ontario Canada !!!
This is great - like watching "Jay Leno's Car Appreciation 101" - and I mean that as a compliment. No one else is talking about older cars, putting them into the context of their original era, and then comparing/contrast with more recent cars. Great stuff Jay!
Jay, that Auburn is BEAUTIFUL!