Fluffy’s 1969 Chevelle SS
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- Опубліковано 18 вер 2022
- Gabriel Iglesias went to Barrett-Jackson to sell cars but ended up buying this cherry Chevelle. Come along for his first drive!
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"I went to sell 2 cars. I came home with 6." 😂😂😂
Two comedians, two car nuts. Fluffy and Jay really enjoyed each company, what a great episode!😎👍
Only guy missing is Tim Allen
A car nut would understand if his car was out of gas or not.
Nice car
😁 I get it... I sold 1994 car because it was too old. And 2 weels later I bought 1972 car ...
@@KZCAN 1994 is just an old car, 1972 is a classic... subtle difference 😎
I love how Gabe just goes on and on about how nice it is and Jay just stands there and smiles.
Its hard to impress a man that has or has had about every car ever made
I know Right! Jay is such a Punk!
what a beautiful car. Back in the 90's, my high school girlfriend's dad had a 68 396 Chevelle car in the pasture and he loved to tell me the old street racing stories, and I loved to hear them. I drove a 74 nova and he appreciated that but looked down on the bumper. Those were good times. I still prefer the thin tail lamps of the 68. Both the 74 and the girl were my first. Luckily, i still have the car. Memories!
I remember kids still drag racing on back roads, organized with a party going on the sidelines. Kids just a bit older than me in 1980. The road was called "Hawley road" in Mason county Michigan. I check it out once, (I just got my license and a hand me down, and handed down again car. Older brother first). Just like going to a sporting event, but free. :) I thought the Nova was tough. People sure made them run. I got into dirt bikes instead, (big growth there, like early muscle cars), and picked up a 2007 Mustang with a V-6 in it. I never had a 300-350hp muscle car, so a couple years after obama got elected, I put a roots blower on it, (plus a lot more stuff to get it up to that stuff), modded it more and just had it restored. I like the original old man muscle car better, but it will do. Cervini side pipes, (much more loud than I thought they would be) insure I don't drive it often. :) Looks a bit like like Elinor from the remake.
@@EarthSurferUSA you put a roots blower on a V6 mustang?!
Her did didnt car your doing hes daughter or he is one of those macho men "boys will be boys" type. Haha
Being a teenager in the 70’s, I remember seeing these cars a lot. The fastest street racer in our town drove one, our H/S quarterback had one, (as though he needed more help scoring chicks), and my friends mom had one with a six-banger. They were seemingly everywhere. Not so much anymore. This was the exact combination I always wanted. What a beauty!
Had a '69 396 SS in 1969.
One of the sweetest Chevelles ever. 💕
Poppycock
Jay is like the older bro checking the car 😂
@Pablo, For sure haha.
To me it sounded like it wasn't exactly running right Jay may have to take him to the side after this video off camera make him get his fluffy little fingers dirty another I'm watching this I think she's a little mad that fluffy doesn't know what he's got hes got!
@@johnsheetz6639 older engines sounded differently. Plus modern fuel can have an effect on older engines.
I really enjoyed the comedian banter between Fluffy and Jay. And clearly Fluffy was impressed with the driveability of the Chevelle.
Yes he has a beautiful car that appears to be very well built like a daily driver. With a 396 dream car
Ahhh yes .. Banter lol
Very much so. A very fun episode. Fluffy's obvious love for the car is infectious.
Jay's enjoying driving it.
Go Fluffy! Good to see he enjoys the fruit of his labors. Really nice piece here.
Yes he deserves the car, but Mr Fluffy shoud enjoy some real actuall fruit also. It would do him good.
Gabriel asking Jay if he can sit in his own car is hilarious 😂
Please Trump, can I smell your farts?
That's respect
He wasn't asking permission he was making another fat joke. Whoosh.
on his show
Fluffy shows respect where it's due because jay is a true GOD of cars.
Man went up for free food and came out with a Chevelle. WIN WIN
Hopefully he ate and drank enough to offset those obscene BJ auction fees he paid.
They make a good team! I hope to see more of them together again in the future.
Me too, I was thinking the same thing🤣
They got a few on the channel fyi
Fluffy carried this episode of the Garage, sadly Jay looks cooked.
@@GhostOfRT300 relax bubba
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"Cooked"?
I love it: “Let’s go for a drive” (Gabe’s own car) and Jay immediately sits in the drivers seat 😄😄
And Fluffy hasn't driven it yet!
I guess Jay is just so used to driving at this point in the show. 🤠
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Hey, it’s his show - definitely a perk for a car guy
honestly I wasn't happy about that, I think proper etiquette would be to let Fluffy take it out first and then Jay drive it afterwards.
Love seeing Jay bond w a fellow comedian. They all have a special connection to each other. Get well soon, Jay!
VW are garbage
My love for Fluffy grew a million times bigger knowing hes a car guy.
Hard-core car guy. Really dedicated
Yeah so hardcore he didn’t even remember what year the car was
Fun fact: In 1970, the SS 396 Chevelle actually had a 402 in it. The 402 was a bored out 396. It was marketed as a 396 in some cars, and the Turbo-Jet 400 in other cars, even though it was actually the same engine.
He’s out of breath just walking around the car
The 1970 Chevelle Malibu also had the 402, but it was marketed as the 400.
@@TOCC50Well, it's a big car! 😂
What's fun about that 😂
Actually the Late model 69’s were also 402
Dear Jay thanks for showing this chevelle. I have a 1969 Chevelle SS396 that ive had 45 yrs now. Its Frost Green Metallic. Light green interior with a bench seat. 350 hp 396 .60 over 375 ho solid lifter cam , TRW forged 11to 1 pistons. Quadrajet Carb and M21 4 speed trans, It has 195,000 miles on it , 95,000 on engine rebuild. I had this car in high school, was my drive away car when married in 1990. I brought my twin sons home from hospital in it after they where born. Its one of the Greatest Cars that General Motors Made in 1969. Where putting you First , Puts us First. And I always enjoy driving it and will always keep it.
In high school, a guy I knew bought a Chevelle just like this, except green. He got it inexpensively, because it just didn't have much power.
After a little investigative work, we discovered two plug wires were crossed !!
Crossing those two wire, and WOW, a powerful great running car !!
One of the greatest cars ever built ! Sweet buy Fluffy!!
I have a 68 Chevelle. Fluffy looks happy and healthy. God bless
I am 71 and had one, mine was blue with automatic transmission black interior. The gal would snort and laid into a curve.handled well rode good. I gave her routine work outs on i-10 between San Antonio and el paso. Those were fun times
What a great contrast between Jay, who loves cars as machines, loves driving and knows every technical detail, and Gabriel, who loves cars as artifacts, loves collecting and buys a car without knowing a thing about it
I'll bet he was NOT happy in being more diligent when it came time to finally jump behind the wheel w/o a tilt column!
@@M21L35 it's not a sport option ...
He is so funny, happy to see Jay and Gabriel together. This was one of the most awesome videos! Thanks Jay !
My dad had one in the mid 80s. This is the car I learned to work on. We would cruise to junkyards and listen to John cougar
This made me cry. I miss my 1970. Way to go Gabriel.
Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, Jay Leno, and a steak diner: that'll be $12.95 sir. Incredible.
It's similar to paying about $99.95 today. Still quite a good deal.
I remember my neighbor had a 71 Chevelle SS 454 cu White w/ Blue stripe. All I can say it was a beautiful car.
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It amazes me to this day that guys do a full restoration, take it to barrett jackson and didn't bother to sort out the tail light wiring before they take it there. I enjoyed the back up lights on during the whole test drive.
I love his nickname! Ewe's not fat, ewe's just FLUFFY! Great video guys...
Thank you, Mr. Leno for the history lesson, it is always a pleasure when you have other comedians on your show, Fluffy is one of my favorites to have on your show, you guys have great chemistry. Great car review, great honesty, car auctions can be overwhelming and intimidating, so to hear a man like Fluffy and his honest opinion makes it really special🙏🏽
I love Gabriel. So humble, and has great taste in cars. I'd love to see his VW collection in person.
Jrod Ohio, You can see Fluffys vw collection on his channel. Check out.
That 396 sounds AMAZING ❤
That’s a fine car. Oldest brother- in - law has a ‘69 Chevelle, but not original. The ‘68 Chevelle had vent windows. Our family had a ‘69 BelAir. It got passed on through the family. Back then cars were fun to work on. I miss those days.
Removing the vent windows in 1969 for the somewhat faulty Astro Ventilation was a questionable decision.
If I remember correctly, first seen on the 1967 Eldorado, Riviera, Toronado and then the 1968 Caprice.
GM got it working right eventually.
The man who ordered that new, knew how to spec a Chevelle as the Porsche GT3 of muscle cars and as an investment for fifty years time. The foresight is impeccable.
Could have ordered the 350 or 375 hp version
Would have been nice with factory air but otherwise a very nice example of a 69 muscle car.
Nothing stock about this
I feel bad thinking preservation but not the enjoyment was his purpose all that time.
@@goleafsgo8496 LOL, it's a frame
"Heyyyyyyyy Martiiiiiiin !" Now that Fluffy got rid of the beetle, he can show up in front of Martin's house and get respect from the hoons across the street.
The good ol' days of cars!💯
To me, the '69 Chevelle is the most beautiful of all Chevelles. I'm sort of surprised this example has a bench front seat, and not buckets with a console.
Love me a bench seat. Love my girl being able to scoot up next to me.
66, 70 and 71 for me . I don't like the slanted roof line on the side.
Buckets were optional. Same with engine HP. 325, 350, or 375 hp.
@@slickstretch6391 My 69 had a bench seat also... one day I put amoral on it my girl slid over to my side if she moved away i would make a hard right! there's an old joke two folks were riding in a truck ...man on one side lady on the other...lady said remember when we were young you drove with your arm around me? he said I'm not the one that moved!!!
Why are you surprised? Why pay extra for a seat where you can't have your girl at your side?
love it, I had a 67 SS 396 Chevelle 4 speed back in 1980 when I was in the USAF had a lot of fun in it but I was only 20 years old sure wish I had it today, stay safe Fluffy and Jay
That car worth a lot now should’ve kept it
what happened to it
@@alfredooliva5175 moved had to sale it
You two shuld make a car reality show quite entertaining!
Pls Jay have Fluffy bring some of his VW micro buses or beetles on the show.
Thank you Jay and Gabe. The red '69 Chevelle SS 396 took me back to my high school days when my good friend Eric got one for a graduation present. His version had the bucket seats and the black vinal top but was every bit as classic as the one featured here. Thanks for the memories and the fond refflections for my dearly departed friend. R I P Eric and keep on rockin' in the next dimensions.
Beautiful purchase of a true muscle car, love the small block Chevy but the 396 is ultracool.
"Speaking of 396" lmfao no one jokes about his weight more than he does.
And Jay's comment about how Fluffy's gym told him not to mention what gym he goes to, lol.
Unfortunately there is no one else because most of them are dead. They were some of my favorites. Pinette, Farley, May, Candy…….Glad Gabriel is taking his health a bit more seriously.
Lol it went over my head but now I get it hahah
@@MOE-db8oc drugs.. prescription stimulants to lose weight
I did not get the joke...
I love it when these two guys get together. The way they interact makes it great. Maybe have Mr. Tim Allen back on soon!
I love this era of Chevelle, such a great looking car. And that 396 sounds fantastic.
Unlike most other cars, '69 Chevelle steering boxes were 4 turns lock to lock; Most cars are 3. It makes for the smooth steering they're talking about. The downside is trying to correct/countersteer the car when the rear end breaks loose. Sometimes, you literally couldn't spin the wheel back & forth fast enough to keep you out of the ditch. That's what I've heard, anyway..... :) Sparks in Daytona
Back in the days you had to buy a cup holder that locked into the window groove of your door
Yeah, that cheap plastic one, LOL memories
Love fluffy, we need to see the other 5 cars Jay 🙏
Best looking car Chevy ever made, 69 Chevelle is so beautiful
Jay is the kind of friend who'll take you for a ride in your own car.
Gabriel said "I left home with 2, and came home with 6". Sounds like the last time I went to Denver with my escort service.
this is an amazingly perfect purchase, the level of some of the expert collectors and afficionados in the world. fluffy is either a lot more knowledgeable about cars, or he received some of the best advice in the world. nobody gets that lucky. what makes things even worse: it is a perfect match for him! he looks so appropriate behind the wheel, he completes the picture.
With trucks I can say "at least it looks good going slow." seeing people's 1000 HP heating up in traffic inspires those thoughts..and now our beloved 'low-horse' classics can focus more on being seen and collecting value.
You two have great chemistry. Y'all should do a movie together, something with cars obviously, maybe remake Smokey and the Bandit, lol.
I’d watch that!
My cousin bought a brand new 1967 Chevelle SS, with a 396 cubic inch, 375 horse, that you had a hard time taking off at a red light without spinning those little six inch wide, blue line tires. When it rained, you really had a difficult time just MOVING from a stop! I believe that by 1969, that 375 horse motor had so many warranty returns that they began to sell them installed with the 325 horse. This car (although a little 'newer'), brought back some memories.
That's TOTAL baloney....the L78 was a rare but available motor thru the 1970 model year, though after '69 it no longer was a '396', even though Chevy retained '396' on Chevelle SS fenders. In '70 thru '72 the former 396 was bored .030" over to produce 402 cubic inches, & subsequently called the "400 Turbo-Jet".
@@M21L35 No baloney! I'm not saying that the 396 was discontinued, only that Chevy produced the lesser horsepower from the 375 as "stock". I don't know if you could get the 375 or not, but the "production model" were no longer 375 horse. I had a good friend who bought the later model (1969), and his was like this one (in the video), because he couldn't get the "375 horse". He took it to all the drag races around our area (I went down the track a couple of times in it.) I remember the Chevrolet people would have their "agents" at all the major drag races (and even some of the smaller ones), and if you brought one of their big boys to the track, the warrant was VOID! My cousin had his back in the shop on a regular basis.
I'm 73 years old and LIVED it.
I love that Jay drives it first. Which is probably better because Jay is more experienced with these older cars. If there was an issue, Jay would notice it and have it towed back to his shop so it wouldn't do any further damage. Glad it turned out to be a good one
That's Exactly what I was thinking Why Jay drove it First...
@@pistolannie6500 Me three. I'm guessing that they now know about the reverse lights being stuck on, and the loose SS386 emblem on the grill...
I bet he had already driven it and his mechanics went over prior. Damn nice car!
Mr. Leno's humble passion for the automobile is beautiful to see and hear every time. Someone who can truly appreciate everything from small to mind-blowing, the history and artistry and everything. I love this show!
It does not matter how fast or powerful a car or bike is, it is how it makes you feel when you drive it. These muscle cars are all theatre and presence, lovely.
Well, it doesn't matter _now._ But it _used to._
I agree Jay, 396 just rolls off the tongue, and just sounds right. And the SS before it tops it off as one of the best names in muscle car history. My current car is a 17' SS Camaro 6 speed.
always love the Fluffy episodes! He seems such a enjoyable guy
I loved the 67, Kid next door had one that ran in the 11s My Camaro SS 396 was only running in the 14s. I had to swap out the stock shifter for a short throw Hurst shifter because second gear was not straight back. There was a little hitch to one side. Loved that Hurst shifter , never missed second again. Bet the throws on this car are long shift.
The first "real" factory cupholders came out in the 1983 Chrysler minivans.
Love Jay and Fluffy together!!!!
Crazy experience at the auction!! I had the same recently as my first time and walked away with a 1972 Datsun 510 🤩 lol
Easy to store, good mpg collectible car.
Jay Leno and Fluffy,two awesome car loving comedians!!🙃🙃
Such a beautiful car and sounds heavenly... and Gabriel is cool as well
Very nice car, Fluffy. The paint , the sound.
A pleasantly (somewhat) off-the-cuff episode. Yes, my childhood nabe had a few of these around the block (among other interesting stuff on wheels), and Fluffy's is a fantastic example. Great stand-up banter between them both as well.
Great video and memories. I got my driver's license the year the SS396 came out. In 1969 it was the most popular of the muscle cars, edging out the Roadrunner and outselling the GTO for the first time. Nice to see Jay and Fluffy enjoying this car.
I had a large model of this car, many years ago as a younger man. Back when Fluffy's career was starting out. Hey, no hateraide. Fluffy became successful and can actually afford the real thing. Wish I could say the same.
Great episode especially the roaming conversation in the car. Thanks Jay
Nice car Fluff, I watched you buy it on tv and loved your attitude during the auction. Good luck with it brother.
I love the 68-69 Chevelle body style. It has more style than the other years.
More than the Chevelle, love Gabriel's spirit...Way to go...Thank you Jay for this ''cheerful" episode...
Hey Jay! That was an excellent episode! I have watched all of your videos at least two times each. This one really stood out. Thanks again for making these! Your friend, mr jommins
Loved the last line... He wants to stop for coffee even though he don't have a cup holder😃
Absolute beauty! As nice and fast as some of the new muscle cars are, they don’t quite catch my eye like the old school ones do.
My Driver's Ed car was a 1970 Chevelle, golden brown, 350, automatic. I was in love! 💕
The 70 Chevelle would have been great as a Driver’s ed car. My Driver’s ed car was a 70 Dodge Challenger, white with dark red interior and a black vinyl top. Only a 318 though. Still was nice to drive. The good ole days.
@Randy Luca funny how we remember the exact details of those cars. 😂
What an awesome car."All original",including the reverse lights that come on just often enough to keep people off your bumper.If that happened in a modern vehicle,the dash would be all lit up and it wouldn't do over 25mph...Would love to see his collection someday.(hint,hint).
Yup i caught that too haha
look through Fluffy"s channel.... I "think" that's where its at.... he did.. a tour of his garage.... showing also the trans am he sold.
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In my opinion, the styling of the '69 is much nicer than the same generation '70 and later cars. My brother-in-law had a 350 '69 in Chicago and Clevland and the poor thing rusted unbelievably in just 2 or 3 years, but it ran great. I recall clandestinely taking it out for a ride when I was 16 (and it was about 5) and thinking it was very quick.
70-72 are nice but 69 would be my choice.
Had a friend in high school who had this exact car. I had a 1966 GTO with the 389 6pack 4 speed. We were about even when we raced. We both sold our cars when we went to College. I bought a Pickup he bought a Van. We're both 65 now, and still talk about how stupid we were to have sold those cars. LoL.
What a work of art. And it even has a tape deck so you can blast "A Horse With No Name" cranked up to 11.
I love how it’s a two man job to open… AND close the hood😂 Anyways, I really enjoyed how natural Jay was in this episode; please do more impromptu, unrehearsed, unscripted videos!
Brakes are wired to the reverse light portion on the rear lights. Should be lighting up the top half of the taillights. Just FYI Fluffy
Nope: Back drive rod from the base of the column where the switch is to the shift linkage is likely missing.
@@hotpuppy1 It's not all that common to see backup lights stuck on - even back in the day.
67 and 70 are the coolest chevelles in my opinion... drive my 67 every day
Awesome video! The 69 Chevelle SS 396 is one of my favorites. I had 2 of them in the past and got my first one when I was 17 years old back in 1984.
Memories, this puts me back in the day in my friend Danny's driveway. His friend pulled up in his black 69 Chevelle just like this one - except fitted out with Crager wheels. I loved that car - such a beast. Danny had a 70 440-Six Pack Dodge Challenger Automatic in green.
Those were the days
Danny sounds like the man
Hey Jay, my favorite car in 69' was the 396 Chevelle. Then followed very close by the 69' Mustang Mach 1. I wasn't at driving age in 69' but several years later my first car was a 69 Road Runner. Not sure why I never looked at a 69 Chevelle when ready to buy. Here are some cars I did look at....a 57' Plymouth, a 69' Charger, a 66' Tbird, a 67 Buick Riviera with 3 two barrel carbs stock, just to name a few. I was on a tight budget so my selection was limited.
The Chevelle sounds fantastic on the video. Imagine how much better it sounds in person.
Ok, so I found a few problems, A screw missing in the headlight housing, the Reverse lights are lit while driving down the road, probably a few more, but still a good buy.
the reverse light thing...oh man. GMs of that era are notorious for it. Easy adjustment.
Oh man they saw old Fluffy coming... He is hard to miss.
They knew all of his weaknesses, I'm starting to think this whole Barrett Jackson is a trap.
Exactly what a friend of mine told me, he went to watch and as soon as you bid, an agent is in your face pressing you to go higher.
@@stanschmenge1965 remember....those folks are selling used cars. Ever bought one off a lot? Tactics don't change much, do they?
@@harveyezell7678 lol. excellent point, maybe just not as greasy? no, you're 100% correct - used car salesmen.
It is a business and they know how to work it. At least it wasn't another VW.
It's ALL about the dollar at those places.
So cool to see an old person like Jay light up like a kid when put in front of a car.
Best body style Chevy ever made..
This car has the lowest horsepower 396. There were also 350hp and 375hp options. The extra horsepower came from higher compression, different cam, and I think a bigger carburetor.
The 375 hp had a aluminum intake, big Holley carb 11 to 1 compression, large solid lifter cam, also rectangular port heads.
You probably want the 325, the Caprice version, for today’s gasoline
@@sammolloy1 very valid point. I'm looking at mid-year Sting Rays and I am really torn. I want an L79 but today's gas does make you think twice.
@@bbb462cid you can lower the compression and add a friendly hydraulic roller to make it crap gas friendly.
@@IronChief yeah that's true. These days I want an engine that's never been opened so I know that nobody has F'd it up after the factory built it. I'd rather swap pistons than diagnose problems any day. First world problems lol,
That car was made for Fluffy
This is my absolute number 1 all time favorite 60’s muscle car.
What a beautiful car!
And Gabriel is always fun to see, he's so good on camera, smart, funny obviously... he did good on this one!
Thanks for the ride Jay and fluff don't forget what the name chevelle stands for Bold and Beautiful
Back in about 1971 I bought a 1970 Cyclone Spoiler 429 CJ RA from Tillamook Motors and one of the employees there had a 396 Chevelle SS. He was always wanting to go out and have a go of it and was constantly egging me on saying bad things about the Cyclone. Finally one day I'd had enough so we went out on a little used road outside of Tillamook and had a go at it. The old 429 easily ran away from him and that was the end of the taunting. When I got out of the USAF and back home to Detroit I took out the stock 3.25 rear end and put 3.90's in and then it really had some get up and go. We had that car until about 1984 but I finally got tired of it and got rid of it and found it a good home with about 45,000 miles on it.
Brings back memories. I had one back in the 80’s. 325 hp and a 4 speed as well. ( I did not know Gabriel was a car guy…now I do, )
I bought an identical SS when I came home from Nam. Bought it upstate NY for 3450.00 off the floor. Took it straight to Baldwin Chevy on Long Island and had headers, Crane cam,Offenhauser intake and a Holley 780 installed. Then I swapped the shifter for a Hurst. That car was fast,fun and a chicken magnet.
Two great guys, Jay and Gabriel. My sincere admiration to both.