Yes I think this style holds up today. It is timeless and priceless. This is by far more beautiful than the new ones. Nothing like a true classic

The 57 vette is rolling art. I bought one when I was 18 years old and still have it.

Yes Jay. This is the absolute best looking Vette of all time. Can't believe how cool it is.

My absolute favorite Corvette. Just beautiful.

Hello Jay, when I was in high school back in 66 in a little town north of Detroit one of my best friends had an uncle who worked at GM and drove a 57 Corvette much like the one you display. It was beautiful red and the interior was red and white. His uncle gave it to him in the fall of 66. The uncle lived on a washboard dirt road which cracked both headlight assemblies and they fell inward so he gave it to my friend Dean. He and I used to meet before school so we could take it for a spin every morning until his mom said that he couldn’t have the car and it was going back to her brother-in-law. After getting caught twice hiding it in the neighbors garage so we could still take it for a spin, she said no more. Dean gave up and told his uncle he couldn’t keep the car. He then offered to sell it to me for $200. My dad remembered the old James Dean story and said, you’re not having a hot rod like that to get yourself killed in. So eventually I gave up. The car had a small V-8 with a three speed on the floor and single traction. One foggy morning I was chasing him in my triple black 58 Chevy convertible and the only thing I could go by that he was still screaming down the road was the black line of rubber that showed each time he would shift. We are both 70 years old now and are still crazy about that car. I may forget a lot these days but your video brought back the sound that made us scream back-and-forth with the top down side-by-side at 80 mph. Watching the video I could feel the cold fall breeze in lower Michigan again. Thank you Jay for keeping the dreams alive. Your Corvette in this video is the prettiest example I think I’ve ever seen. An admiring fan, Don C

My youngest memories are of me waddling (as a toddler) into the garage filled with the scent of fresh fiberglass as my Dad rebuilt his 57' Corvette. I loved riding in that car and staring at that center tachometer race upward as the engine rev'd. It will always be my favorite car. Two things that weren't original on his car were the wheels and the 327 under the hood. Seeing that red and white interior sure brought back some happy memories.

The 57 Corvette still stands out today.It is one of the best looking cars ever made.A true timeless classic.

I love looks, and the reason is what you said: "there's nothing on the car that doesn't need to be there" ... elegantly implemented. The style has integrity.

My Dad's best friend in school and during WWII, Don Seiler, worked for Thompson Products in Cleveland, OH in 1955-64. And he was on the development team for the Rochester Full Injection system on the '57 Corvette. GM was so happy with the results of his team, they gave the top three engineers each a '57 Corvette 283/fuel injection. His was black with the silver cove and red interior. Every time he came to visit my Dad, he drove that Corvette. And I'd ask him if I could sit in it. I spent hours pretending I was racing the car. I remember telling him when I was in High School, "If you ever decide to sell this car, please give me first option." He passed away when I was in the Army (1967) and I never saw the car again. I bought an '04 Corvette recently, but it wasn't the same dream. The '57 will always be my favorite Corvette.

GORGEOUS ! Another fine example of when less is more .

I grew up in the 50's and this was always and still is my favorite american sportscar. I didn'td know much about handling in those days, but the way it looked was enough. They never improved on the simple, elegant design of this car. Would have loved have had it then and now as well. Thanks for sharing this best of the best american sports cars.

That silver and white with the orange interior really is beautiful

I love that there is ZERO superfluous badging on the quarter panels... Perfect styling.

Hell yes @Jay Leno's Garage This car is light years prettier than any modern car. Maybe it's not as mean and aggressive looking as the newer cars, but this '57 Vette has way more class, style, and beauty.

This year corvette was always my favorite. Thank you for sharing your exquisite example of this fun American sports car. I don’t care how much horsepower the new Corvettes put out, there is no comparison to the Corvettes of the 50s and 60s.

Thank you Jay for all your videos. I am 62 now and they help me remember some of the best days as a young man. My son and I restored model T’s when he was 8 and continued through his teenage years. Also, old chevy’s, VW’s, antique farm engines were all thrown in for fun. Today at 40, my son is an electrical engineer and working towards his phd. He teaches young people robotics and use to compete nationwide with other schools. My daughter owns a VW thing and a Harley Springer at 43. I truly believe the time we all spent together with cars and restoration helped make them successful adults. Thanks for keeping cars interesting and preserving this important part of history

Hey Mr Leno, as an engineer (and European) I would appreciate if you find time to put those rides on a lift and show suspension and exhaust solutions. I miss that lately in your episodes and found that extremely interesting. Godspeed!

Jay you are exactly right. The 57 may well have been the most beautiful Corvette of all time. It has timeless beauty that looks as good today as it did in 57.

I love the 53-57 years, my favorites are the 58-60. It's great to see we have those old master mechanics around today. :)

Jay, Thanks for finding all the beautiful rolling art out there and bringing them back to their original luster then sharing all your collection with all of us. I truly appreciate and enjoy every episode.

This is truly one of the most beautiful cars ever made. To me, it is one of the very few cars I would call “masterpiece”

Elegance is best spoken through simplicity. This car is simply elegant. Beautiful! Easily on par with an E-type.

In 1953, my brother worked for a Chevy dealer in Connecticut , when the new cars came out in September our town had a parade of the new models from all the local dealers and my brother was asked to drive the new Corvette in the parade and I got to ride along with him----we were both young teenagers at the time and let me tell you, we were so excited and the Corvette had 0 miles on it. At the time it was a really new concept in car designs and made a big impression on all the parade attendees----JUST SO OUTSTANDING for to young future gearheads!!! Will never forget the experience !!!

Gotta say, I didn't quite know what to expect from a celebrity/comedian video about a car... but this was incredibly in-depth, very well researched and a joy to watch. I can't say anything about the car that hasn't already been said, it's an american classic the likes of apple pie, baseball and hot dogs.

Yeah, this car is prettier than the newer iterations, it just has pure style it's not trying to pretend that it is something that its not. It is very pure.

This is sooo much more attractive than the new Corvette’s. Simple, elegant... just beautiful!

Jay, Without question, the 57 (in my mind) was the most beautiful Corvette ever! I'm 77, and I owned one. 283, 270 hp, 4 speed. Light blue with black exterior. Black convertible top, This was in 1968 after I got out of the Navy. I loved it! I also had a 67, 427/435 convertible (same colors ) side exhaust, black top. The new Corvette's I hate, and the mid engine, die hards like me can't stand! Love the show, by the way I grew up in West Roxbury. Mass.

They’re a lot of people like Mr Leno who can afford to purchase any car in any condition and than send it out to be rebuilt to better than new condition. The big difference between him and the others is his passion and thirst for automotive knowledge. His willingness to share this knowledge with his viewers is appreciated by all.

I'm 21 years old and to me, the old styling holds up extremely well today... absolutely beautiful.

I'd rather have a 57 corvette than a new one. I just love this car, wonderful.

THE car of my dreams. And the color combination is stunning. And Jay, we would all envy you having all these great cars if you didn't love them like you do. How do we know how much you love them? We watch you close the hoods on them.

It absolutely is Jay, a genuine classically beautiful car. A rolling work of art that was as state of the art as anything on the road, period. As far as performance,it was in 1957 that car was what 2023 z06 is today. Both truly exciting cars and rolling art.

When Jay asked of the '57 Corvette stood out more than modern cars I was mind boggled. Of course they do Jay!

Without a doubt, the prettiest car to ever hit the road. An absolute dream for my generation. Thanks so much Jay.

One of the best looking American cars ever.. Maybe one of the best looking cars ever, period. Man I love your shows. You are a great guy Jay Leno. You're a total stud and I deeply admire you you.

I think this might be my favorite C1 of all time. I can't believe how much I like the grill without the dual headlamps! This car looks like it means business.

One of your best episodes. This model is better than the current fare.

13:58 That eyebrow raise. That's Jay saying "I own a ton of amazing and beautiful cars but this one here? This is one of my favorites".

The first time I saw a 1957 corvette I fell in love with EVERYTHING Corvette. I learned about all the models how many versions there are, we were at the C5 at the time, I collected die cast models. Then I was told my uncle had 1963 Corvette, removable top not the split window. While the 63 is my second favorite all I’ve ever wanted was a 1957 Red/white corvette! A gorgeous car that has no American rival. It stood in a class of its own and it screams America. By far the most beautiful vette!

I'm not a corvette fan but that car is plain cool. I love how Jay actually ran it through the gears and wound her up to. Epic exhaust

Absolutely the best looking of all the corvettes. When your tired of it. Just let me know. I’ll be glad to come and drive it home. Thanks Jay.. love your show..

The gentleman that ordered the car was ahead of his time with that color combination. The car looks absolutely gorgeous and elegant - I love it!

I think all the Corvettes from 55 through 67 were absolutely gorgeous. Starting in '68 the Corvette became kind of a rolling leisure suit.

I have this '57 Corvette on my shelves as a model for a 20 years now. One of my favourite piece.

Pretty cool c17 globemaster during the test drive 👍

The new Corvette is a nice car IMO, but to me this is one of the beautiful cars in history, probably the best looking Corvette ever IMO.

Absolutely one of the beautifully designed Corvettes of the 50s. Wish I had one! Thank you, Jay for sharing this piece of history with us old timers who remember those days of fast cars.

The '57 was always my favourite. It was Chevrolet's best year across their line, in my humble opinion. I'm glad you have one in your collection, Jay.

The design of this Corvette will ALWAYS be a classic! It's just beautiful.

What a great shot a 17:16 It seems appropriate that a C-17 flies over with a classic Corvette!

Maybe one of the most beautiful cars ever. And the specs, with that engine for the time. Spectacular! And what a beaty. It's sexy, raw, beatiful, mean at the same time. An all time beaty, timeless. Love that car. Thanks Jay for sharing.

Great video Jay, thanks. I have a '56 and the reason I bought it was that it was completed on the day I was born in 1956! Couldn't resist driving a car as old as me. But my wife in her loving way said, and I quote " I hope that it is in better shape than you!" It is not an NCRS show car but a driver. The engine is out of a '63. A 283 dual quad but other than that completely original. Love the sound of Jay's car. Thanks.

Im only 25 and I’m becoming more and more a fanatic of classic corvettes. This is looking better than any modern car, no question about it Jay

Jay if there were more guys like you on television I'd still own one. Your 57 Corvette is a beauty. The color combo is bold.

After the '63, the '56/'57 held a place in my heart for how clean and simple they are. Beautiful car and glad to see you are doing what Zora meant for it - driving. A friend has a '56 that he and his dad rebuilt back in '65. He got it without engine and transmission, so he dropped a 327 and four speed Muncie in. After all, it was in 1965 and no one cared about originality, only how fast it was. About ten years ago, I was in his area and we took a couple of day trips on it. It was a blast to drive, and it attracted attention like crazy.

I’ve had two C6’s and this by far is my favorite besides a 63. I am currently looking for a 57. There’s nothing like a C1…Although, I know that it’s going to cost many many thousands of dollars to get the car to look and drive like that. Thank you so much Jay for doing this video. You are incredibly informative and your cars are amazing

I have never seen one of those before, what a beautiful car - and the soundtrack, well that's just fantastic too. Hard to believe it's from 1957.

Yes Jay the prettiest. A timeless American classic. A goddess of the road. Happy motoring !

I love how this is filmed. You make a great case for the Corvette being a great sports car period, and not just good for America. I don't even like Vettes that much, I've always been more of a Ford guy, but this changes my mind. Beautiful.

Yes, classic design. Not sure many people today would recognize it as a Corvette though. I love it in all it's simplicity yet sleek styling.

Beautiful! It will aways turn heads as it goes by! I drove my brother's '57 near Jones Beach, Long Island New York. Everywhere I went, all eyes were focused on the car. The steering wheel is huge. Thanks for lending it to me Mike. Best of the best Vette in every way!

The 57 Is by far nicer than the new Corvettes. I had the 63 split window, factory demonstrator, AC, 4 speed, with the Knock off wheels. Very sweet ride

Man Jay, really enjoying these episodes. Old guy here and seen lots of Corvette’s. That’s a beauty and, to answer your question, yes indeed, easily as beautiful as the newer Vettes. Just classic, beautiful lines with just enough chrome and lovely styling from front to back.

I really enjoyed your review of the 1957 Corvette. Thank you Mr. Leno for what you do!

Always loved the '63 Stingray, but this one has really clean lines. And the paint / interior combination really sets it off!

One of the prettiest sports cars out there!

My 1965 Milano Maroon Stingray was the most wonderful car I ever owned. The culmination of my sports car days after a 1959 Sprite and 1960 MGA, all purchased factory new at the time. Our first child rode home from the hospital in the Corvette and her mother’s arms. Wonderful memories!

Beautiful! I owned one that was very similar. It had the Rochester fuel injection (which was a p.i.t.a.) and 4 speed tyranny . White with red/orange scoops and interior. I got 3 speeding tickets in 3 months and my dad made me sell it.

I constantly watch Jay's videos over and over cause he's living the dream all those cars at his disposal

Definitely nicer looking than modern Corvettes. In fact, I think it’s one of the best looking car designs of all time.

Yes indeed! I think it’s the purest design of a Corvette as a serious sports car in the Classic sense of the term. I’m also a great fan of the first Stingrays and the 68- 73 models. I graduated from high school in 71 so Vettes of the period were the pinnacle of many of my buddies car related dreams. My best friend ended up with a 73 454, which we had lots of fun with.

Just art work that is not matched by what’s being put out today ! For its time it must have been giving enthusiasts back in the fifties a thrill. Awesome car with no excess and visually very well balanced - the wheel choice is spot on and the color combo is fantastic. So good visually that it’s inspiring still today…

I feel like Jay is everyone’s dad he just a nice guy that will let you know about all the neat little details of his cars and teach you a few things at the same time I really appreciate it

We love it when you do your own cars!

So cool. The sound of the car is amazing and they had the close ratio Borg-Warner 4 speed with a 2.20 first gear so they would really wind out in low gear. What a machine.

I have and always will be a Corvette fan. When I was young, every time that I saw one on the street, it made me dream that one day I would own one. To me the 57 and 63 split window are timeless and the best looking Corvettes. I have owned a total of 4 Corvettes. My current one is a 2019 Z06 with a 7 speed manual transmission. I still enjoy shifting gears. Chevy runs deep!

That is way better looking than the new Corvettes.

Thanks for doing this show, Jay. I bought this car in 1962 in the Coppertone version. Mine had been slightly modified for racing before I bought it, but never actually raced. It had a quarter-inch scatter shield and Michelin steel-belted radials, which were a real novelty in those days. Like yours, it had a 354 positraction rear end. I also added Glaspax mufflers, which I highly recommend, It sweetened up the exhaust sound dramatically. And I installed a Borg-Warner 4-speed. I used to brag that I could break any speed limit in the US in first gear. And it was true. 😊 I did drag race it on-track and at one time held the track record in E-sports. I don't recall the exact ET and mph. I do, however, remember that in those days, the timing lights were 125 feet before and after the finish line. I finished the quarter-mile in third gear but had to shift to fourth to get through the timing lights. The one problem that I had with the engine was that the rocker arms kept cutting through the studs in the head. They had to drill out the holes and put in oversized studs. The problem was that there were only three sizes of studs. When it happened a fourth time--which it did in my car--it was assumed that you had to replace the head. But my mechanic said no. He welded the hole shut and predrilled it to the original size. Everyone said that the first time you turned 6,000 RPMs, it would blow out. So when I went to pick up the car, he took me out for a test-drive and turned 7,500 RPMs in second gear to prove his point. Scared me to death, but it worked and I never had another problem. I hope you love your 'Vette as much as I did mine. I have since had three Porsches, among other cars, and that '57 is still the one I love to look back on. It was, in its day, a modern marvel.

Jay, I'm as old as you are- and you're right 1956 was when the Corvette and Duntov really got serious about racing. In the past I've owned '66 Nova 327, '68 GTO 400, '69 Buick Stage-1400, '69 Ply GTX 440, et al all four-speeds, and today I own a 1998 Mustang GT Conv 281-hp/290-ft/lbs torque [4.6L] and 3:27 rear cogs, 4+1 gear box and I can tell by the way you are driving that 'vette it has mountains of torque, I love high revving small blocks period! Thanks Jay keep up the good work, and keep us gear heads and car lovers informed.

Absolutely stunning...minimalist perfection...just a gorgeous car that looks as beautiful today as it must have then...and Jay's appreciation for it just adds to the enjoyment of this video

Jay, that is one of the most beautiful cars ever built.

That car was as nice as any Mercedes or Bentley of its day. It was a stunning looking car. Only in America could an affordable car be produced that looked that good.

LOVE your '57, Jay! I've been a Corvette fan since the "53 model when I was 14 years old. When my parents would go to town to do some shopping, I'd have them drop me off at our Chevrolet dealership where I'd sit in one of those first Corvettes until they'd pick me up and make me go home. The first Corvette I ever actually drove was a '58 that belonged to Nick Clooney. What a thrill! He and I traded cars for one day, so he got to drive my '58 Impala.

I ❤️ classic Corvettes!!! I have a restored 67 Coupe, my dream car.

I can’t get over the exhaust note. So beautiful. I’m surprised to hear Jay say it was stock exhaust, and that’s how they sounded back in 57. I would’ve expected a much more subdued sound.

Love that fly over- it's amazing what people will do to get on Leno's Garage!

I restored a 1957 Corvette, an 8 1/2 year project in my two car garage. Earned "NCRS" Top Flight first time up. I still feel that the 1958 Corvette is the nicest Corvette made. Had one in high school and have one now. This time, I will never get rid of it. Jay, bring your '57 to Solvang's "Wheel and Windmills" in August and we'll park them side by side................

Timeless styling by Zora. This comes second to my favorite Corvettes with the ‘63 split window being #1. Purists would frown at the Torque Thrust wheels but I think they are cool.

The older Corvettes are truly awesome and fun to drive and enjoy. The looks of the 56, 57 and the 63-67 are the most beautiful and stunning. You certainly will get more looks driving one of the vintage cars over the new ones. Plus you have the cool factor. Nothing cooler than taking a drive in your vintage Corvette convertible. My neighbor had a 58 fuelie car that had been replaced by a factory two four setup. That car sounded so awesome and was just great to ride around in. I got to drive my buddy's 65 Sting Ray coupe. It had a 327, 4 speed, 4.11 gears, and side exhaust. Truly a cool car to drive around town.

I absolutely love this car. The 1956 and 1957 Corvette is my absolute favorite. It has the beautiful looks of the British cars but with American muscle. Just as you said the style was clean, fresh and not as busy as the 1958 and up cars. I think if I remember correctly that with a 4 speed which I believe was available in the later production cars was good for a 6 second 0-60. For 1957 that was really fast! Thank you for keeping the car hobby alive and just being an all around down to earth guy. My biggest turn off when I was a kid was the car guys that didn't want a kid to touch their car, let alone talk to them about it. I say let them learn, someone has to take care of these things when we are too old!

My high school engine shop teacher had a 1957 corvette when he was in college. He would take it to the dragstrip in the 1960s and 1970s. It had a 302 Chevy engine and 4 speed manual. Our high school was awesome because we had a car dyno in our shop that was put in in the 1960s. I had my 1980 El Camino with a professionally rebuilt 350 that a friend of mine and brother helped me install and took out the factory 3 speed manual and installed a 4 speed manual. I put it on the dyno and it was very fast and I had Thrush Turbo Tube chamber mufflers on it under the cab. It was LOUD. I loved my 1st car.

17:15 what a shot!

The car has a beautiful classic look. I have a 2019 c7 stingray and I have to agree that the '57 is timeless.

This is one of the coolest cars ever. Thanks for keeping it stock. It would have been great to have had in 1966.

Both Corvettes, the ‘57 and the ‘22 are undeniably beautiful and beautifully designed for their era. Nobody needs to choose one over the other in order to appreciate them both.

When I was in the 9th grade, in 1957, I had a part-time job in a small branch of the public library. There was just one librarian, a woman in her 50's, who was in every way your 1950's stereotype librarian, down to the pencil in her hair. I always wondered if she had a double-life, however, because after locking up at the end of the day she would drive off in her red and white corvette.

really amazing episode, thank you Jay 👌👌👌

Jay, I am now 70. In 1967 I was 16 and bought a 1957 model. It was a 4 speed , single 4bbl carb. Grey with silver sides. Red/black interior. Carpets and steering wheel were black. I had both tops, but I took the rag top out and used the space to put my school stuff. I could unlatch both windshield latches, press the center console button and lift the top up to throw my books in the top compartment. As I remember someone put Cadillac cone tail lights into the factory fender mounts. They also removed all the vertical grille teeth. How I loved that car. Thanks for sharing yours! Dean from Arizona.

Love the 57's. My Dad had one when I started High School and being the wise man he was, he did not let me drive it. LO.L Great car. Thanks Jay

In my opinion the 57 is the nicest looking Vette ever built. Plus I always liked the 283 small block, especially with dual quads sitting on top of it. Not the fastest Vette ever made, but still my favorite. Really dig the torq thrust wheels on it too. Gorgeous car