Jay Leno's First Love | Behind the Scenes

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Jay bought this 1955 Buick Roadmaster in 1972 for $350. This is the car he drove to his first appearances on the Tonight Show and the Merv Griffin Show. Jay also met his wife and "got together" with her in this big Buick Roadmaster. Now the car is a resto-modded sleeper with a 572 GM big block with 620hp. It looks stock but it's definitely not! We had a blast checking out the car that started it all for Jay. Recorded 11/15/2003.
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@erinfreize4717 2 жыл бұрын

This is what happens when you combine life long passion with nearly limitless resources.

@MrTheHillfolk 2 жыл бұрын

Jays good people though, I'm glad he's on our side 😁

@Sean0526a 2 жыл бұрын

and more power to him. most of us would do exactly the same thing had we worked our asses off for years with such results.

@anthonyforti 2 жыл бұрын

Unlimited resources and Bernard

@waynecampbell9107 2 жыл бұрын

I totally agree. I can't wait to do my restomod 1954 Ford F-100! Ford recently came out with a 429 Super Cobrajet Crate Motor! I'm going to hook it up to an awesome, heavy duty 4 spd manual transmission, hopefully a refurbished one from one of ford's stock car, and the best street/stock rear end I can match up with the street/stock setup. I'm going to have to have a new, aluminum radiator that will only take the new, biodegradable, pet- friendly antifreeze/coolant, and the dual, high- power coolant fans will operate off a generator instead of the old fan belt system which never really moved enough air through the radiator to keep big block motors cool enough to keep them from overheating! An engineer friend designed a far more adequate cooling system for his 429 Torino Super Snake, that was plagued by overheating problems, and I'm going to tweak his design to protect my 429 SCJ, which I'll have mounted on a reconditioned 1990s Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor Chassis, which can be had for relative peanuts at any local junkyard! I intend to redesign the interior with a custom made set of white leather covered, swivel bucket, low back seats out of a 60s Thunderbird, with a custom, woodgrain console with white leather and stainless steel trim. The outside will appear like a Cobalt Blue 1954 F-100,with a lowered, aggressive stance, riding on 18" chrome, 64 spoke mags, with Eagle ST , white lettered tires all around, and a deep cherry stain on the wood of the stainless steel and hardwood bed of the pickup! When it comes together, myself and my son are going to love our little restomod!

@JOHNNIEBEBAD 2 жыл бұрын

Nearly?Lol!This thing is over the top with all its class still intact!

@peacenow4456 11 күн бұрын

OMG JAY!! We took our '55 Buick RM to Japan '59-63 and I learned to drive in her and then Dad sold her in San Francisco '69-70. She was given a 2nd paint job by Dad, from original maroon to black and white, but kept with original maroon interior and had plastic set covers. I was so sad. I would have kept her, but he didn't tell me. He was sad later. PPJ 901! I see you have original plate that looked just like ours! Beautiful beautiful restoration! Wish I could find her. Hugs...

@XCELERATIONRULES 2 жыл бұрын

That Buick makes me cry...thanks for saving them....

@Highballer44 2 жыл бұрын

When I was around 5yrs old (1960) my Mom and Dad both had their own 53' Buick's. My brother and I had a ball in those cars, our Mom would leave us in the car when she went shopping, you could turn the ignition switch and the car would crawl but the engine couldn't start. Our Mom would come out and we would be at the other end of the parking lot. Every time I see Jay's car it reminds me of those days. I like the restoration mods he did to this one, really nice.

@edjmcc1958 15 күн бұрын

Gotta love Jays passion for cars..and I love his attitude towards his own obsession 👍👍❤️❤️

@Dan-tf1zq 5 күн бұрын

1955 Buick Roadmaster one of the most beautiful cars ever built. My mom's cousin had this exact model back in the day. It was charcoal Grey with a white top and red wheel rims. Jay's videos are always first class and I love all the history he gives.

@roberthawxhurst3717 2 жыл бұрын

Cool seeing Jay nearly 20 years back.........thanks for oldie!

@patsquach4080 20 күн бұрын

I like the fact that. Jay takes many pieces of his collection and drives them around regularly….

@JT-kr3dg 2 жыл бұрын

Never ceases to amaze me how humble and knowledgeable Jay is. Badass Buick, gotta love the restomods, saving bits of history while making it better. 👍✌️

@THROTTLEPOWER 2 жыл бұрын

I agree!

@richardmorris7063 2 жыл бұрын

Most had generators ,& restoring these beasts was a labor of love.you could easily spend 100 grand restoring a monster like this & some aren't getting but 70-90 depending on the popularity of the model.

@tomrobards7753 2 жыл бұрын

Yes Jay is a cool guy , but DENNIS is a snob in public !!!!! I tried to complement him on his great car show , and he wouldn't even acknowledge me and that was in public ....

@MyClassicCarTV 2 жыл бұрын

Not true! As anyone who has ever met me will tell you, I'm as friendly and down to earth as it gets! If I didn't acknowledge you, it was because I didn't hear you, and for that I apologize. But one thing I am definitely not is a snob. I'm just a farm boy from Illinois, and I have always treated people the way I'd like to be treated. That's how I was raised.

@THROTTLEPOWER 2 жыл бұрын

@@MyClassicCarTV The time I met you you were SUPER nice! 👍🙂

@donaldklapproth8091 6 сағат бұрын

Hey Jay, your amazing 55 uick ROADMASTER is also my favorite car in your fantastic collection. At 81 this brought back my family 's love of all things Buick. We had 53 Super 2 door, 56 Super convertible ( coral and whjte) and 2- 57 's ROADMASTER 75 and one Roadmaster. At 17 I was driving my own 57 Ford Skyliner but often took my mother's 57 ROADMASTER 75 to the driving. She never understood why I preferred her car. Far more comfortable and room. By the way I'm married to the same girl I took way back then 57 years but together 65 years. I've saved this particular episode as my ver favorite. Thanks so much for all you've contributed to us car lover guys! Best of health to you and your wife.

@johnm.5848 2 жыл бұрын

Jay made a great call in keeping the car from his early days in Hollywood and giving it a well deserved makeover. Many respects to him for that.

@dbs555 2 жыл бұрын

"Mr. Buick" is how Jay sometimes refers to it.

@IAm1InTheIAm 2 жыл бұрын

What's great about Jay is that he is truly a patron of this craft, he supports countless best in the industry artisans, keeping the craft alive. Many people are indebted to his generosity. Hats off to Jay👍

@dodgersfan8598 2 жыл бұрын

He also shares the vehicles for us to see.

@mogarcia9755 2 жыл бұрын

This is the epitome of examples of when someone loves and appreciates cars, and is able to preserve them as they should be, as they were things of beauty, Beautiful car and it was when Buick was Buick, you would of expected a Drs or Lawyers to be driving this back in day to the Country Club, thanks Jay for the view..

@bonniecarter899 2 жыл бұрын

Jay Leno for President and Dennis for Vice President!

@livingmaga6299 2 жыл бұрын

Don't joke, but that would be badass

@edgarmartinez7155 2 жыл бұрын

We wont have to worry about combustion engine bans with them in office.

@arthurmickel2724 2 жыл бұрын

My dad bought a 55 Buick Super 2dr Hardtop when I was in high school...great for dates!

@mikevoltamp6146 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful car. Jay does things so right. He's got excellent craftsmen working on his projects.

@kencrisp2588 2 жыл бұрын

And the $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ to do them to perfection.

@davidpaul5465 2 жыл бұрын

You got that right! I hired a craftsman to redo some carburetor linkage and a transmission kickdown looked great worked better still. To watch this guy create working components was enjoyable. Who made America? Craftsmen!

@matrox 2 жыл бұрын

yep

@shelleyking8450 2 жыл бұрын

What an elegant MONSTER of a car. The sleeper of all sleepers, plus you can bring the whole family.

@hotrodray6802 2 жыл бұрын

Buick Road Monster

@johnnyohness 2 жыл бұрын

Since you Jay and I are the same age the memories of these cars go back to our childhood. One of my teachers back in the day bought one of these great Buicks, and I used to watch her drive in the schoolyard. That little gold emblem just under the wind wings signified the top-of-the-line Roadmaster. The Buick had so many similar body lines shared with the Cadillac in those days. Restoring the interior so tastefully with its couch-like upholstery and stunning brightwork, both inside and out must have cost a fortune. How wonderful it must be to have the means to restore them back to their original luster. What that car would cost into days' dollars even in its stock form would be unimaginable. I have so many favorites in your collection, but this gorgeous Buick is right at the top of the list. It's heartbreaking to see what today's cars have devolved into from a point of style and interior..... appointments. No chrome and everything is replaced with plastic. Thank God for Jay who has been blessed with the means and hindsight as well as foresight to preserve and share with us these legendary works of American automotive works of art, and share them with all of us. Jay, you ARE the MAN!!!

@frufru0071 2 жыл бұрын

@johnnyohness: Well written and a true pleasure to read. Thanks for sharing this classy comment.

@davideitutis450 2 жыл бұрын

THIS GUY HAS STAYED SO HUMBLE OVER THE YEARS AND HE'S THE MOST KNOWLEDGEABLE GUY ON THE PLANET...........

@MyClassicCarTV 2 жыл бұрын

Both of those things are true!

@Pollock1961 2 жыл бұрын

Absolute work of art

@richardmorris7063 2 жыл бұрын

Love the 2 tone paint & boy for a 5000 lb beast she really goes!

@imlen7202 2 жыл бұрын

My dad, an MIT Masters electrical engineer, loved Buicks. He had a 1948 Buick Roadmaster(four holer), dark green. Then, he bought a Packard Mayfair. With his background, he was more interested in the quality of the engine design. Although Jay's car is more recent, it really brings back old, wonderful memories. Thank you.

@jeffyoder8105 Жыл бұрын

And Jay does it right, his classic cars all look like the cars that anyone born in the 50s remembers

@johngriffith7032 2 жыл бұрын

Jay is right, that car is absolutely hilarious. Very envious!

@edbouman5013 2 жыл бұрын

This 55 Buick in my opinion is the nicest car in Jay's collection, along with his 57 Buick, his green 2 Door Hudson Hornet, and his drop dead gorgeous 66 Burgundy Ford Fairlane!

@mikevoltamp6146 2 жыл бұрын

The Packard, I like best.

@buixrule 2 жыл бұрын

I like his 66 Toronado too. That and the burgundy 66 Galaxy.

@Ronscoolthings 2 жыл бұрын

That Hudson is so nice and the fairlane!

@huxleyhornm7405 2 жыл бұрын

@@Ronscoolthings isn’t that 66 Ford a galaxy? But not wanting to be picky.

@Ronscoolthings 2 жыл бұрын

@@huxleyhornm7405 yes galaxy 500

@markr831 2 жыл бұрын

Of all the cars that Jay has in his garage, this one is my favorite by far. Nice job!

@jamesbooth3360 22 күн бұрын

My paternal grandfather had a four-hole Buick when I was a kid. Watching this brings back memories of a great guy.

@larryok8156 2 жыл бұрын

I hope Jay thanks Dennis for the idea of putting out a car show after all these years. Dennis was the best in his day

@jack002tuber 2 жыл бұрын

These two are so great together. The time Jay recalls the TV ad that said it goes 100 miles an hour for a 100 hours HMMMMM. Both of them do the HMMMM. Cracks me up 😂😂

@m42037 2 жыл бұрын

Yes this show "My Classic Car is dated, there's so much better on the internet today. This hasn't changed since the 90s

@randybock82 2 жыл бұрын

Great car! That was funny when Jay said for a while he didn't have a garage.

@honeypot-pd2oc 2 жыл бұрын

he can't say that anymore

@theophilhist6455 2 жыл бұрын

The chrome looks so good and thick...the color contrasts are outstanding

@richardherron7670 2 жыл бұрын

It's one heck of a sleeper

@chrisjeffries2322 2 жыл бұрын

You crazy guys, thanks for the thrill ride!

@MyClassicCarTV 2 жыл бұрын

It was a thrill for sure!

@michaelrooney3626 Күн бұрын

Great looking, love the colors.

@hairylarry6167 2 жыл бұрын

That Buick is so nice. That is one cool looking hot rod. I love it all.

@petecoffman9048 2 жыл бұрын

Love that car.

@michaelfoort2592 2 күн бұрын

What a handsome car...55, 56, 57....great!!

@rosariadileone5272 2 жыл бұрын

That sound that look just makes me smile! It's wonderful. Thanks Jay.

@jamesconnors5653 4 күн бұрын

My Dad had one that was cream yellow with white top. What a car!

@offthecuff6352 16 күн бұрын

What a beautiful car!

@scottyd980 2 жыл бұрын

Jay's having fun again. Live it up.

@jazzjokesjalopies 2 жыл бұрын

The Buick is forever my favorite in Jay’s garage.

@donfronterhouse4759 2 жыл бұрын

I really like this kind of restomods. All the changes are where they should be.

@StreakingTiger 2 жыл бұрын

When I first was old enough (16) to drive after 6 PM, I drove a 1954 Buick that looked like this one (not the motor though). I thought I was something as I pulled up, parked, got out and watched a local night baseball game. That Buick rode as smooth as any car Ive ever ridden in. I can't remember what dad did with that old Buick.

@christopherwilson7698 2 жыл бұрын

That has to be one of the prettiest cars I’ve ever seen in my life my goodness never knew I wanted a 55 Buick more than anything else.

@jamesbass9797 2 жыл бұрын

Jay I love your car and you're passion for them. Keep being you!

@billonthehill9984 2 жыл бұрын

This is the ultimate resto-mod sleeper that Jay has had for a number of years now...There is nothing not to like about this beast, from the HP crate motor, the posi rears, the larger wheels that look stock, NOT, smoking them from a standstill, the trick suspension & on & on the list goes... Bill on the Hill... :~)

@romygozs 6 күн бұрын

Much appreciation for sharing very nice.

@dalejordan4584 2 жыл бұрын

I love Buick Roadmasters...especially this one.

@ronaldrusin7227 2 жыл бұрын

My dad had a 56 Buick Roadmaster, a beautiful car and the ride was unbelievable!! Never felt a bump!! So nice to see one again, thanks!!

@beepseatsfindingfoodtreasu8756 2 жыл бұрын

Love Buicks! My Dad worked on the Roadmaster used in the Rain man. And we finished restoring a 1965 Buick Skylark Grand Sport. Just before he passed. There's something about those Buicks that you just can't get from anything else. Classic lines with brute strength. Love the added touches you've done. Buick would have done the same thing, had they invented half of the things you added. Great Buick Jay!

@deepfreezevideo 2 жыл бұрын

Even back in 2003 you could see that @JayLeno was totally committed, not only to his first love car but to his first love of car SHOWS. He could have skipped the whole talk show circuit and started a car show all the way back then and it would have been an instant hit. This is really where Jay shines at his best, and I look forward to every single episode of any car show with Jay Leno in it.

@stretch54 2 жыл бұрын

He couldn't have made the insane money he did hosting the Tonight Show.

@LeesChannel Жыл бұрын

@@stretch54 According to Leno he never uses his Tonight Show money on his cars, it's all from comedy. Of course, he would be getting a lot less comedy money if it wasn't for the Tonight Show, though.

@stretch54 Жыл бұрын

@@LeesChannel Yeah. I've heard him say that too.

@davidarnds3831 2 жыл бұрын

Love this, I watch this often. The ROAR of the Engine is awesome. Thank you for the thrill.

@ThePontiacgto65 2 жыл бұрын

Always perfect.

@hobo1452 2 жыл бұрын

Probably one of the finest restomods on the planet. Well done.

@treytucker5619 Жыл бұрын

Every time I think of Leno’s Buick, I get a smile. This video is hilarious.

@richardmahoney9415 2 жыл бұрын

Jay is a class act

@raycialkowski4070 20 сағат бұрын

That is gorgeous!

@kennethbolton951 2 жыл бұрын

Of all the cars Leno has shown this is the one I am most jealous of.

@f4udhorn 2 жыл бұрын

Nothin better than a well done Restomod!

@garfylunds7301 2 жыл бұрын

Thank You Jay! I love it that you keep the glory of those days alive.

@DjJtown 2 жыл бұрын

She's an absolute Dream Boat! The first car I remember as a kid and immediately fell in love with was a Buick Roadmaster back in 70. I was 5 y/o and my younger brothers were still in diapers. My parents were still together at the time so Mom had hers; a 48 Roadmaster Straight 8 Sedan; and Dad had his, a 64 Impala SS 327 4-speed convert. I remember Mom taking us to the Dog & Suds in the Buick. You couldn't hear it or feel it run. It floated over the bumps like a magic carpet. I used to stand up on the driveshaft tunnel in back and lean on the front seat while she was driving. Mom even brought along a TV tray from home for us kids to put our food on. At night when we'd go for a drive to put my brothers to sleep; I'd lay on the big package tray and watch the stars as we drove; it seemed as big as a bed to me. She sold that in 72 and got a 55 like yours. Although it wasn't Sliver & black like yours' which is the perfect color combo for the Roadmaster; it was in her favorite Caribbean Blue over White. She ended trading the Roadmaster even up for a 67 Eldo Convert. I begged her to keep the Roadmaster but she said it was an old car. Old or not, she was and still is my First love.

@allan9603 2 жыл бұрын

Gotta love Jay and his cars; he drives them!

@waynemiracle8928 2 жыл бұрын

Great footage of a great car. I’m a stock guy, but I love this car. It’s a resto mod I can respect!

@youteo3596 2 жыл бұрын

Same here he did a really nice job on this. I especially like that it's not just another camaro, mustang, Chevelle etc. that someone slapped a big block in.

@jeffwisener1378 2 жыл бұрын

Actually I respect Restomods more than original. Why drive a less safe, poorly handling car. It makes zero sense to me. I prefer dependable safer, better.

@PU8698 2 жыл бұрын

I like restomods when they keep the car looking stock on the outside, like what Jay did here.

@m42037 2 жыл бұрын

And probably never been to a drag strip

@carllavigne2163 2 жыл бұрын

Cars onlin÷e

@henrysniper8481 2 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love the appreciation for this car Jay has, and it's greater potential !!

@starwizardmanonthestarwiza2469 2 жыл бұрын

You got to love that blessed acceleration

@patlalla148 2 жыл бұрын

I know Jay needed to do the tonight show, but wow is he so like-able and watch-able and you just want to be hanging out with Jay. I wish he had done so much more with cars before. The world has be dominated for the last 20 years by British and European car engineering and Jay just reminds you that there are other cars out there just as desirable. I still want more Jay Leno's Garage !!!

@DANTHETUBEMAN 2 жыл бұрын

That's a true hot rod Jay. Great job. What a sleeper, and great in the corners.

@RickPotvin54 2 жыл бұрын

Breathtaking-- quite literally. Just breathtaking.

@gispel7058 2 жыл бұрын

My German immigrant Uncle Fred who worked at Lockheed....always drove Buicks. Last one he had was a 62 Electra. They would come visit for Christmas to northern CA. and always show up in a new model. Thanks Jay

@leroybrown1994 2 жыл бұрын

Watching this in 2022 and I swear Jay still has the same jean shirt from the 90's.. Love watching these older Leno episodes.

@revinot 26 күн бұрын

Drives on the same roads too... 20years later, the only thing thats changed is that Jay has aged, everything else is still the same .

@chrisjensen2743 2 жыл бұрын

My grand mother had a 55 Roadmaster with air with the air vents in the back window. My father had a 54 Super with no air. I drove the 54 to school in my senior year of high school.

@josemedeiros007 9 ай бұрын

Great episode, I always enjoy watching Jay Leno and his cars and projects on the show.

@kenhurley4441 2 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful car! My folks had a 55 Chevy 4 door with a 265 V8 slush box tranny. Nothing like this one but what a great year! "Never sold any of my cars" & still has the same wife! 2 very profound statements!

@kenhurley4441 2 жыл бұрын

I don't know if this would ever happen,,,, but Jay is one person that I'd like to meet!

@janetremsing6988 2 жыл бұрын

👍🙂I love it that this car was one used by Mike Nesmeth in his Elephant Parts video!!

@wanaraz Жыл бұрын

What a beauty. I had a 55 century as a kid. Love the dash.

@jeffhayes7036 2 жыл бұрын

Jay and I have the same taste in cars. would I love to drive his Buick. Seems like an all around great guy.

@matrox 2 жыл бұрын

In 72' a 55 Buick was only 17 years old. Its like seeing 2003 car on the road today, although a 2003 was no classic.

@HypocriticYT 2 жыл бұрын

That Buick is beautiful. I haven't owned a 50's car in decades now. Maybe some day?

@lw216316 2 жыл бұрын

that sound ! .... no not the engine (although its not bad) ... the sound when he closed the trunk! solid !

@DWilliams-ce8nb 2 жыл бұрын

Might be my favorite car in Jay's garage.

@MostlyBuicks 19 күн бұрын

Of all Jay's cars, this is the one I would want.

@bobansiel 2 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful classic Buick!!!!

@mgbchuck6527 2 жыл бұрын

AWESOME CAR, Mr. Leno is a REAL car guy, gotta like it.

@peggychurchill5518 2 жыл бұрын

WOW! LOVE THE SOUND!

@UncaDave 23 күн бұрын

Such ultimate cool ride.

@SuZySueSuzyQ 2 жыл бұрын

Lotsa good projects happening! Thanks for sharing!

@z06doc86 2 жыл бұрын

I love these uncut raw videos! Keep them coming Dennis please.

@yambo59 2 жыл бұрын

Ive seen this car on video so many times, but im 62 and love cars - muscle cars, classic cars, antiques you name it and I have Jay to thank for so much quality car video and all the history he shares that goes with them. Ive always loved what he did with this Roadmaster, my first car was my uncles '63 Buick Lesabre with a Wildcat engine that was left to me after he passed. I really hate todays rolling science experiments they call cars - over complicated uber expensive to maintain and repair and totally unreliable in many cases. Thank you Jay for all you share with us, its most appreciated. I feel like the old Buick "Wildcat" engine name could have been appropriate somewhere - lol

@bryansanges6679 2 жыл бұрын

My favorite car out of all his collection.

@kennethsmith3625 25 күн бұрын

Beautiful car one of my favorites

@tWoforgamenot1 2 жыл бұрын

beautiful Car ! thanks . Jay :)

@imagrandpa 2 жыл бұрын

Learned to drive on a 1954 roadmaster. Was a dream to drive.

@matrox 2 жыл бұрын

We had a 55' Olds Rocket 88 when I was a kid.

@mzaccagnini7179 2 жыл бұрын

That is an awesome roadmaster. We have two roadmaster wagons a 93 and a 96. My brother put a 383 stroker in the 96.what an awesome car.

@ifga16 2 жыл бұрын

My parents had a 55 Roadmaster, blue with a white top. I was sitting on Mom's lap when someone hit the right rear fender. I smacked my forehead on that rounded glove box. The right rear fender had a dent. I always wanted a battleship sized ride like that Buick. Came close too, only it was an Iowa class battleship, USS Missouri. Love that thick steel.

@spitfirekid1 2 жыл бұрын

Probably my favorite car in Jay’s collection.

@DEWarizona 9 күн бұрын

Jay, I have never run across another person who's first car was a 55 Buick! Mine was a 55 Special Station Wagon in the light Buick yellow and white top. Had it through high school and it was named the Yellow Submarine. Sadly, a fellow in a 65 Ford 500 was coming down a hill I was going up and he cut in front of me, thinking he had time and we hit head on. His engine was in the front seat with him and my 55 had that beautiful bumper dented in to where it hit the right front tire, otherwise I would have driven it home, unfortunately it went to the junk yard because I could not afford the towing and storage they slapped on it. I always promised myself I would replace her but it never happened. I have kept looking over the years but never found another. Boy do I miss my 55 Wagon, I have many, many fond memories of events happening in that car, I can only imagine the memories I would have, had I been able to keep her all these years like you have kept yours. Buick on my fine man!

@asteverino8569 2 жыл бұрын

What a beauty. Don’t need to own it, just enjoy watching it. (But a weekend rental would be nice.). Having a car history is great.

@inspectorraycharles 2 жыл бұрын

One of my favorite childhood memories was riding in my uncle's 58 Roadmaster 75. I used to get in the back seat and ride home from mu uncle's about 40 highway miles. My uncle smoked very fine cigars which I actually enjoyed. I could lay straight out across the back seat and fall asleep. I think the seat fabric was wool

@Lord_KillerBee Жыл бұрын

Jay's Buick is certainly a very nice ride and a perfect example of a sleeper. Sleeper is a term used for a car that doesn't look fast but actually is the opposite.