Jay Leno Garage and others

[Styria]

1956 Maserati A6G Allemano - it is an absolute jewel of a car, beautifully and classically styled. Only a 2 litre engine, as compared with its later model bigger straight six and V8 engine brothers. The grille treatment, with its Trident badge, is typical of Maserati and is a styling feature even in vogue with the newest model. I wonder what it would be worth ?

Just one little thing - the dark brown binding for the carpets - for a restoration of such precision, the choice of carpet binding is paradoxical. Please enjoy the video. Regards Styria

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OlB1m9GRArI

 

[Styria]

Maserati 3500GTI - again, an absolute jewel. If I remember correctly, I have seen one many years ago parked in a warehouse belonging to a dyed in the wool, and well heeled, car collector. He had a Gullwing 300SL at the same warehouse.

I like this particular video, as Leno does go into some quite pertinent details about some of the difficulties experienced in the restoration process. One curious feature of this model Maserati relates to a solid leather strap slung under the axle housing to prevent the car from unduly leaning over when cornering. Pretty basic, and rudimentary engineering. Other than that, I think the styling is quite exclusive. Regards Styria

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQ_6qk1aFnQ

 

[motec 6.9]

Thanks for the videos Styria I have posted a lot of Jay Leno Garage videos . A lot of amazing stuff on there.

 

[Michel]

One of my favourite Maseratis.
Love the grille and the whole shape.

 

[Styria]

Lancia Fulvia Zagato

Let me throw another one at you - this little Lancia - just ever so beautiful and cleanly styled. A great little car, beautiful handler and open road speeds - quite mindblowing. An ex collegue of mine had the standard 1.6 litre Fulvia version - Surfers to Sydney in seven hours.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFKxEcQ3r7k&list=PLcAFCEDZU39xYLamb1NBGW_14DrieamN2

Regards Styria

 

[motec 6.9]

I know of a Canberra to Wollongong trip in 1 and a half hours. Before the lake George upgrades over what they used to call the razor back on Canberra side and Goulburn Marulan bypass was made.

 

[Styria]

Porsche 918 Spyder -although it reminds me a little of the "equivalent" Audi, I nevertheless think this is a beautifully styled motor car - especially the view from the back and, obviously, it's got the power and speed to go with its looks. A 'must' in the Archives of TK. Regards Styria

N.B.......and I do appreciate Leno's videos - talks lot of sense, right on the button and he picks the right cars and the right events to attend. He gets my blessings nowadays.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eaOfgevPphk

 

[Styria]

1952 Ferrari Barchetta -

again, unbelievably exquisite, and a glorious V12 engine - only Ferrari could build masterpieces of that description. Regards Styria

N.B. Both Leno and the owner (!) aptly describe this engine.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WciLAb4Ni4s&list=PLcAFCEDZU39xYLamb1NBGW_14DrieamN2&index=21

 

[BenzBoy]

1952 Ferrari Barchetta -

again, unbelievably exquisite, and a glorious V12 engine - only Ferrari could build masterpieces of that description. Regards Styria

N.B. Both Leno and the owner (!) aptly describe this engine.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WciLAb4Ni4s&list=PLcAFCEDZU39xYLamb1NBGW_14DrieamN2&index=21

Nice; that is very sexy as a piece of engineering.
Regards,
Brian

 

[motec 6.9]

Colombo designed V12 . . http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ferrari_Colombo_engine http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gioacchino_Colombo

 

[Styria]

Lancia Aurelia V6

What does Leno say - the best Lancia ever built ? Its styling is certainly remarkable, its delightful styling with those small glorious touches - wonderful car. Furthermore, what an interesting rear transaxle layout although, and I say this with some rising eyebrows - inboard drum brakes, a feature more than likely to light up a mechanic's wallet. Nevertheless, just wonderful and Leno certainly provides appropriate and quite interesting commentary. Regards Styria

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lkHB2OExmM

 

[motec 6.9]

And now they rebadge Chrysler 300's to sell sad state of affairs.

 

[Styria]

Geoff, where does the Chrysler fit in with this thread, and who is selling it ? I don't understand. Regards Styria

 

[BenzBoy]

Lancia Aurelia V6

What does Leno say - the best Lancia ever built ? Its styling is certainly remarkable, its delightful styling with those small glorious touches - wonderful car. Furthermore, what an interesting rear transaxle layout although, and I say this with some rising eyebrows - inboard drum brakes, a feature more than likely to light up a mechanic's wallet. Nevertheless, just wonderful and Leno certainly provides appropriate and quite interesting commentary. Regards Styria

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lkHB2OExmM

And a truly delightful car to drive; light in handling, direct in steering and nimble in all conditions.
Regards,
Brian

 

[motec 6.9]

Lancia 300c Thema . http://www.carscoops.com/2011/02/new-lancia-thema-chrysler-300-european.html

 

[BenzBoy]

Lancia 300c Thema . http://www.carscoops.com/2011/02/new-lancia-thema-chrysler-300-european.html

A Chrysler rebadged isn't really a Lancia.
Sad badge engineering.
Regards,
Brian

 

[motec 6.9]

And in June this year they were put to the gun Lancia no longer exist as a company outside Italy and all products are rebadged. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lancia http://www.lancia.com/en Sad but as a company it has been killed they make no cars all are rebadged most being Chrysler product smallest based on Alfa Romeo Mito.

 

[Styria]

The Jay Leno thread inherently attempts to deal with the Lancia of "old" in this instance, and also tries to chronicle Jay Leno's efforts in presenting us with videos of cars that are of various older vintages, and his efforts in describing and evaluating cars that he obviously admires, owns or lusts after.

I'd hardly think that current commercial dealings involving the names of Lancia and Chrysler fall within the parameters of Leno's video features. Regards. Styria

 

[motec 6.9]

No my comment was for a company that made some truly ground breaking cars over the years it is a tragedy what has been allowed to happen. I have posted leno garage quite a few times even when no one acknowledged the post. I don't think there is one I have not watched I think they are great.

 

[Styria]

Geoff, it is not my intention to criticise or admonish. I recognise the fact that you had previously posted Jay Leno's videos, but the non-reply situation was more than likely the result of the"explosion" of videos you were posting and we couldn't keep up with - remember ? Regards. Styria