Ranking the 24 sickest cars in Jay Leno's garage

Arguably one of the greatest car aficionados of our time, Jay Leno has more than his fair share of amazing cars. What's more, with a net worth of $350 million, he can more than afford to keep buying the variety of luxury exotic cars he so carefully selects for his collection. Interestingly, the car collection is supposedly worth almost as much as his net worth. In other words, while many believe that cars are not an investment, Leno has been able to prove otherwise on a large scale. Very famous in the car connoisseur community, Jay Leno first started gaining notoriety for his massive car collection while he was a talk show host, as he was regularly filmed leaving the studio in all sorts of amazing cars.

Housed in his own garage (which is larger than most people's homes), the former Tonight Show host owns at least 286 cars; 169 cars and 117 motorcycles. Leno's love for cars, far beyond the average car collector, has helped him gain worldwide attention as well as find another career path. The celebrity has become so famous for his love of cars that he now has columns in both Popular Mechanics and The Sunday Times. Also, when the developers of LA Noire needed to do a bit of research to make video games, they headed straight to Leno's garage. This is likely due to the fact that many of his vehicles are restored and serviced by his own small team of mechanics. One way or another, this man's garage has become akin to a car museum. Below is a closer look at some of the most beautiful pieces in his exhibition.

24 Blastolene Special (Crystal Cistern)

A unique, purpose-built car designed by luthier Randy Grubb, the Blastolene is one of Leno's favorite cars to drive and showcase at car shows and other events. Built using the engine of an old American military tank, the Blastolene Special also features a custom-made aluminum hull. The massive 9,500 lb vehicle is only 1/11 the weight of the original tank used to build it. In any case, the massive engine alone weighs more than the Volkswagen Beetle. Moreover, it even has a transmission from Greyhound Bus. In addition, after purchasing the limited edition car, Leno added his own series of upgrades. These include a new 6-speed Allison automatic transmission, a new electrical system, new rear brakes, and work on the chassis.

23 1969 Lamborghini Miura P400S

Arguably one of the most beautiful cars ever made, the Lamborghini Miura P400S is considered by many to be the epitome of supercars. Created by Bertone, Leno's Lam is literally an artifact of the automotive industry. In addition to the car itself, Leno also owns a collection of magazine covers featuring the car. What's more, while many have argued that this particular car is prone to overheating, Leno stated that the car performs great if the owner drives it regularly and maintains it regularly. In any case, much of the beauty of this car lies in its design. Designed by Marcello Gandini (who actually visited Leno's garage to look at this very car), the car also helped Leno get to Lamborghini's famous test drive, Valentino Balboni.

22 1936 Kord 812 Sedan

Regarded as one of the most beautiful sedans ever made, the 1936 812 Cord sedan featured an alligator hood at the rear, front wheel drive suspension and more.

A revolutionary car when it hit the market, the 1936 Cord was the first American car to feature a horn, hidden headlights, and a sealed gas cap.

In addition, it was the first American car with independent front suspension. In any case, despite some crash issues when it was first introduced, Leno and it were rebuilt to address many of the original factory issues. Not one of his most used cars, it looks like Leno wanted this car primarily for its historical value. However, he has the perfect car team to keep this car in top condition.

21 1930 Bentley G400

Another epic luxury car built to Leno's taste, Jay's 1930 Bentley actually has a 27-litre Merlin aircraft engine.

A massive model, Leno often jokes that this plus-size version of the Bentley can't help but draw attention at every turn.

Covered in intricate details of all kinds, the unique design and outstanding craftsmanship used to create this vehicle is second to none. Complete with a massive gas tank and a stunning dashboard layout, chances are thieves wouldn't even consider stealing this thing because they probably can't figure out how to operate it and they probably have nowhere to hide its massive frame. Either way, this car is perfect for the collection of a car connoisseur like Leno. To be honest, I can't imagine this car in any other capacity.

20 1931 Duesenberg Model J city car

Although Leno is known for his meticulous car restorations, Leno originally bought a 1931 Duesenberg Model J Town Car because it was the last unrestored Duesenberg on the market. Hidden in a garage in Manhattan from the 1930s until 2005 when Leno got his hands on it. However, despite his efforts to keep it close to its original state, it turned out that the car was too far away to be salvageable. Having suffered a terrible leak for decades, the body, like other parts of the car, was in a terrible state when Leno bought it. In any case, the car was like new. With just 7,000 miles on the dash, this car is part of history with a definite future, thanks to Leno.

19 1994 McLaren F1

One of his new cars, although Leno prefers vintage cars, he occasionally makes exceptions and takes on newer cars. His favorite supercar of all time, the 1941 McLaren F1 is a limited edition of only about 60 examples. What's more, although the car looks smaller on the outside than the Corvette, it's actually nice and roomy on the inside.

Even though it appears to be a 2-seater, the car seats up to XNUMX people and even has side luggage compartments.

Light and fast as always, Leno loves this car because it glides easily in and out of traffic. Still one of the fastest cars in the world, the McLaren is second only to the Bugatti Veyron, which, of course, Leno also owns.

18 Rocket LLC

A highly unique vehicle originally designed by Gordon Murray and his company, the Light Company Rocket was only produced from 1991 to 1998. One of the most unique cars on the road, it's no secret why Leno chose this car to add to his classic collection.

One of only 55 cars produced, this car features a single seat, an extremely light body (only 770 pounds), and is powered by a Yamaha engine that was originally designed for motorcycles.

What's more, even though it was designed more like a racing car, it soon became clear that this car was better on the road, because it was so light that its tires did not retain heat well. This creates skittishness when it comes to driving on the track.

17 Bugatti Type 57 Atlantic SC

Regarded as one of the most beautiful cars in the world, the 1937 Atlantic '57 Bugatti Type is the envy of even the greatest car collectors. A product of the 1935 Type 57 Competition Coupe "Aerolithe" (named after the Greek word for "meteor"), the Atlantic is said to be named after a friend who tragically died trying to cross that ocean. Although the Bugatti has only become a status symbol in the hip-hop community in recent years, it has long been one of the most sought-after vehicles among car aficionados of all stripes. In any case, staying true to his love of rare, beautiful cars, he managed to capture one of these beautiful cars, despite the fact that only 4 cars of this model were produced from the very beginning.

16 1966 Oldsmobile Toronto

The 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado, created at a time when various car companies competed with each other to create special, standout cars, was supposed to be the company's "custom" car. By fundamentally changing the way all cars are built, Toronado has helped automakers move away from the old box-on-a-box design and has allowed automakers to become much more inventive with car shape. Indeed, it has been said that there were very few compromises on the vision of the creator and the final product. In a rather controversial moment, when the car came out, the makers of Oldsmobile said that they consider any car that people either really love or really hate to be successful. This model embodies both.

15 1939 Lagonda V12

A fairly large car manufactured by a company known as British Lagonda, the 1939 Lagonda V12 is a sight to behold.

First shown at the 1936 London Motor Show, these little ones seem to have taken some time to perfect as they only hit the market 2 years later.

In any case, it is clear that the creators have been working on improving this car for many years. Designed as a vehicle for speed demons, the new laws seem to be the demise of this vehicle. After the UK introduced a speed limit of 30 miles per hour, all Fast and furious the thing has lost its originality. Tragic. The manufacturers of these cars had 6 different models. Either way, the company was eventually forced into bankruptcy, and the rest is car collector history.

14 2017 Audi R8 Spyder

One of its newest and sportiest cars, the 2017 Audi R8 Spyder looks like something made in heaven for car lovers. Although there are no longer manual transmissions for them, the car is still as fast as ever.

Complete with a dual clutch transmission, the car has 7 gears for Leno's driving pleasure.

Available in V10 and V10 plus versions, the Plus has 610 hp, while the regular version still has an impressive 540 hp. With a top speed of 205 mph and the ability to go from 0 to 60 mph in 3.2 seconds, this is definitely not the kind of car he takes when he wants to be easily spotted. What's more, the Audi R8 Spyder, with almost identical specifications to its European counterparts, is certainly a high-quality car.

13 1966 Yonko Stinger Corvair

A car that looks straight out of your favorite show or movie from the 70s, the '1966 Yenko Stinger Corvair is a throwback from paint to wheels. One of the very few still on the market, the Leno Stinger in particular is ranked 54th out of just 70 that are still on the road today. Purchased from firefighter Jeff Guzzetta, who also did an amazing job restoring the car, they were originally considered race cars when they were introduced. According to Guzetta, he was only the third owner of the car. However, it was quite rusty when he first picked it up. Keeping the car as close to its original appearance as possible, since all cars were originally painted white, Leno kept that color even after the restoration.

12 1986 Lamborghini Countach

Considered the most popular supercar of the 80s, Leno has been driving his Lamborghini Countach for decades and admits it used to be his favorite "everyday car". One of the most popular and photographed cars of the time, Leno seems to have purchased this car primarily for nostalgia reasons. Indeed, pointing out that neither of them has ever hit 200 mph, although the car looks super-fast and furious, according to Leno, it really isn't. Apparently, the famous boxy shape that everyone knows and loves is not as aerodynamic as it seems. Either way, the Countach is one of those cars that you buy to be seen, not zigzag through traffic.

11 2006 EcoJet

Designed by Leno himself and built in his own garage, the 2006 EcoJet started out as a simple drawing on a napkin. An all-American car that runs on 100% biodiesel, that is, it does not use fossil fuels. The interior of this car is also 100% abuse-free and painted with eco-friendly paint, making it one of the most environmentally friendly cars around. on sale. Leno's main goal was to create an environmentally friendly car that would not work like the Prius. Leno admitted that he never intended to sell this car to the masses and just did it because he has "more money than brains". Should be nice!

10 Steam car Doble E-1925 20

Although it doesn't look particularly fast, Leno's 1925 E-20 steam car is known as one of the greatest steam cars ever made. The first steam engine to start automatically, before this model was brought in, people literally had to light matches and wait for the engine to heat up and be ready.

This car, formerly owned by Howard Hughes, is Murphy's very first disappearing-top roadster.

What's more, without a transmission incorporated into the design of the car, the car is very fast without having to deal with a manual or automatic transmission. Primarily a show car, most of the car had to be rebuilt as Leno loves to drive it on the roads just as much as he loves to present it in the showroom.

9 1955 Mercedes 300SL Gullwing coupe

Despite being one of the oldest models, the 1955SL 300 Mercedes Gullwing Coupe is as fast as it is unique.

With only 1,100 of these models in the US and 1,400 in total, Leno has once again managed to obtain one of the most unique models in existence.

However, Leno's model was in need of significant restoration. Found in the desert with no engine or transmission, and many other things, Leno decided to take it on as one of his long-term projects. What's more, despite some concerns about the overall design, after it was rebuilt, Leno said it was one of his favorite cars to drive. Very light and fast, you never would have known this car was in such a bad state until Leno got his hands on it.

8 2014 McLaren P1

A 2014 McLaren P1 car that looks like something straight out of The Fast and the Furious is the stuff car enthusiast dreams are made of. As usual, the first official owner of a private McLaren P1 hypercar in the US, Leno went above and beyond to get the car of his dreams.

Set in Volcano Yellow, Leno made car collecting history once again by purchasing it for $1.4 million.

With state-of-the-art hybrid drive technology and an electronically limited top speed of 217 mph, McLaren also has a wide range of other manufacturer-exclusive bells and whistles. Moreover, after participating in a photo shoot at their Beverly Hills car dealership, Leno even invited a couple of fans to the car dealership to personally evaluate his new car.

7 1929 Bentley Speed ​​6

It is said to be one of Leno's favorite cars of all time and it seems impossible to find a photo or video of an unsmiling Leno with this car. The bulky car with a 6-litre engine that was upgraded to an 8-litre used to be considered a performance car, but had to be modified to be more practical. In addition, he also added 3 SU carburetors which replaced the 2 that came with the original version. Complete with a headless Leno block, you don't have to worry about those pesky head gasket issues that often plague older cars. Yes, it may look a little awkward, but it's pure automotive gold!

6 1954 Jaguar XK120M coupe

The 1954 Jaguar XK120M Coupe, another top contender for the most beautiful car, is credited as the car that put Jag on the map. What's more, rebuilt using mostly stock parts, this is the only major upgrade Leno has made to this Jag Coupe (including the 3.4 engine, dual carburetors, and 4-speed Moss gearbox), aside from the upgraded wire wheels. What's more, while the regular version has 160 horsepower, the M version has 180 horsepower. Not particularly spacious inside, this is definitely not a family car and is best left to serious collectors. However, even though this car hasn't been updated to make it more modern like many of his other cars, Leno says it's just as fun to drive as his other Jaguar, which has been heavily modified.

5 1966 Volga GAZ-21

A Russian-made car that Leno finds "fun", the 1966 GAZ-21 Volga is certainly an interesting car, if nothing else. One of the great things about this car, the massive construction, is that you will feel safe with its powerful design. What's more, thanks to their incredible rust protection, many of these cars are in better condition than other cars built in the same time period. However, the clunky design and low speed make this car more of a collector's item than anything else.

The deluxe model is powered by a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine with 95 horsepower and a top speed of 80 mph, which is clearly not the speedy sports car Leno is used to.

Original and unrestored, this is an example of collectors buying cars for the history behind them, not for their looks or performance.