The thing I like about Jay is that he doesn't treat these machines as boring museum displays. He admires them, maintain them and most importantly DRIVES them

Love that flaming coffin on wheels aesthetic.

I'm not much of a car enthusiast, but Jay's program is fascinating. I'm happy that someone is preserving these pieces of our history.

I don't know of anywhere else you can sit in a comfortable chair and have someone explain every aspect of a Stanley Steamer, and then go for a ride without losing the hair on your arm. Thanks Jay, you're one of a kind, please live forever.

Thank you so much Jay, I'm the grandson of the late Carl Stanley Amsley, I must have taken hundreds of rides in steam cars and even worked in my grandfathers shop for a summer, when I heard the howl of that burner lighting it took we right back to my childhood. I can still remember the incredible combination of brasso, naptha, and steam cylinder oil to make that remarkable steamer smell. Thanks again Jay!

"When you're made of wood, and you're on fire, going 65mph is fascinating!" I think the appeal of Stanley steamers can not be summed up any more succinctly than that!

25:18 imagine being in that car on the crossroad and hearing a train horn, then suddenly this thing shoots past billowing steam out the back

So we have 400 degree steam under high pressure, a wooden chassis, a fuel tank just made out of sheet metal, and acetylene lights... This thing is both awesome and terrifying. If you crash it, you have three different bombs of two different kinds along with a cloud of super heated steam.

It doesn't get any better than Jay Leno Garage for a car enthusiast.

This is why I love Jay. He doesn't just keep his trophies as Garage decorations. He actually drives them, because that's what they were made for

Gotta love Jay, basically hot rodding a Stanley steamer. Hilarious and awesome.

“When you’re made of wood and on fire going 60 miles an hour, it’s fascinating.” -Lenoism #6,328

18:21 "Who hath awakened my slumber?"

127 mph land speed record in 1906 from a 2-cylinder - kickass!

If it weren't for you, Jay, I don't have any idea how people of this century would be able to get a grasp of how these steam vehicles worked. I'm very glad that you upgrade these vehicles for safety. Makes a lot of sense.

8:15 >"The next baffle will be the one. Number 5, guaranteed!" >Final Design, Version: 26 lol

That is an amazing car. Brilliant boiler design, too. Hilarious how it makes you look like a mad scientist after driving it for a bit. 26:40

Great episode. Because they're direct drive, you can do the same speed going backwards as you can going forwards... 127mph in reverse...Got Nuts?

This takes me back my childhood love of steam trains and steamships. I was giddy hearing the pistons chug & steam whistle blow as he drove down the road. The best episode, by far.

Interesting the engine design, they really knew how to work every angle. Great to see older designs and ingenuity is not lost. I read recently about how the Swedish are using Sterling engines to get efficiency in their diesel subs. So older tech should never be lost as it can be useful again.

When he pulled off from the light and gave the whistle a blow....couldn't help smiling from ear to ear :D

I think Jay might actually be Batman. Ever notice that you never see them both together?

I live in a Gloucestershire village called Bourton On The Water and we have a motor museum. Every August bank holiday, a pair of Stanleys turn up. Great to see them sat there, hissing away.

Some episodes of Jay Leno's Garage are so special not only from a car enthusiast perspective but also from a historical perspective. Once everything is fully electronic and AI-assisted this footage will be even more treasured in 100 years, a machine that doesn't (originally) use any electricity at all.

"There is a guy named Don Bordon and he makes boilers for Stanley steamers".... Wow, that guy must be working 24/7 to satisfy their clients. :P

I've seen Jay drive this car, and several others, early on a Sunday afternoon, on Hollywood Way, in Burbank.

1:37 2007 - 2012 Same shirt, jeans, belt and shoes combo. Poor jay spends so much of his fortune on cars that he can't afford new clothes! I hope he keeps doing that because I love this show. Lol

Oh my God!!! I just love it!!! Still watching this in 2023. Its fabulous.

I freakin love this guy. so knowledgeable and fun. good stuff Mr.Jay.

I bet Jay's like a kid on xmas day EVERY SINGLE DAY OF HIS LIFE. Leaps out of bed in the morning, whacks on the double denim ensemble, scoffs down some cherios, chooses a vehicle and he's off to Burbank

I've watched this episode several times, and it never gets old... so fascinating to watch what today is basically forgotten technology and see how awesome it can be in the right hands! Thanks so much for sharing what you have, and what you do, Jay! Because what good is having a magnificent collection if you can't share it?

"when your made of wood and on fire, going 65 miles an hour"... this is the best car quote I have heard in a long time.

Thank you Jay for not only preserving history but also using and enabling us to see these contraptions operate.

Jay needs a full sized steam locomotive.

I take care of 13 museums and one of them is the automobile museum in Brussels as federal official. Mainly the infrastructure because the building is federal property. I can assure you they don't do reverse engineering on steam cars there! Doing this in US with no federal funding as part of private collection has stunned me. You have a great thing going on witch is inspiring people all over the world. Restoring almost lost knowledge and sharing it. The word conservateur is used in French for a man that does this . It just reflects the spirit of the man he is.

Imagine needing to run a quick errand if this is your ride. 5 min drive to the supermarket preceded by 30 min to get the car running. Amazing machine though

I have to do it. *STANLEY STEAMER KEEPS YOUR HOME CLEANER!*

imagine the highway full of these things blowing the horns 24/7.

So odd....sitting watching video on demand on a smart tv, while Jay is driving a 1906 vehicle....but loving every second!

Doesn't get any better than this. These episodes teach us so much Jay. Thank you.

I hope You live at least 20 more years, Jay!

Jays parting joke, "Virtually maintenance free" -- That's Beautiful!

Have always loved you Jay!!! Watched you on late night and then the series about your garage. A whole new level of respect!!! You don’t just collect you know and understand and learn everything you have. Man I really live that, honestly it shouldn’t be any other way. If you own historic works of art you should know how to care and maintain them. Thanks so much for sharing your passion with us , I really appreciate it. Thanks again Jay!!

Came and hunted up this particular video, and watched it to remember just how dangerous the old animal is! I have no idea if Jay looks at these comments or not, but if so: Thanks, Jay, for all these great videos we can come here and watch for free... I'm sorry to hear that this old Stanley managed to "take a bite outta ya", as it were. I hope you're restored to full health as soon as possible. And may you and your team figure out a way to start and operate that thing with less hazard to someone's health! Happy Thanksgiving to you & yours.

For 1906 that thing hauls balls! Looks like mad fun too!

Amazing how much Jay Leno knows about engines!

Jay is an amazing teacher. His love for the craft of machines is almost without equal, almost! - This is a true gem.

Thank you Jay for keeping such incredible vehicles alive. And taking the time to share these with us. Big thank you again. 👏😘

One of my favorite Leno videos! It does sound strange when getting it ready. Thanks Jay! This video is probably the only time I'll ever "see" one of these in action. Fascinating, truly fascinating.

What an incredible vehicle. Lovely sound - and WOW - that steam whistle! Amazing!!

Sunday afternoon...that's the definition of being happy. Love that ...locomotion. Beautiful car, just trying to imagine driving that. You take care Jay, you are a bit of a treasure you know.

Thanx Jay Leno. For your love and enthusiasm for transportation, power, steam, every, etc. And for knowledge and passion to tell the stories and history.. What a joy Jay, thank you!

People who think modern European cars are overly complicated need to watch this video! What a ritual to get it going! Love the video and the car

That suspension system might be in next year's Corvette.

This is by far the best show Jay Leno ever hosted. Fantastic episode!!!!

Love those cars that fight back!

Oh, that whistle. I laughed uncontrollably every time it blew. Jay, I've never seen you looking so happy! What a spectacular machine!

My favourite episode so far. Thank you, Jay Leno M

Love to see you right in there Jay, like I've said before....having more fun than one man should have. Please keep sharing.

Never in my life would have seen this if I hadn't tuned in. Thank you for showing us this car, it was absolutely fascinating.

That's unbelievable, thanks, Jay, for keeping this

This is amazing. So complex, just crazy. I was smiling throughout the whole video. You are really an enthusiast!

Absolutely the most magnificent auto exposition I've seen to date! Thank you Mr. Leno!

Going down the highway in this car overtaking modern cars would be hilarious!! The look on peoples faces! Awesome that these old machines are still around!

Best Intro I've ever seen!!! Beethoven's music followed by the scene at the bank of that freeway - great stuff to start a sunny Sunday here in Germany

My favorite episode so far! Epic vehicle!

This is so dope! It's like a locomotive you can drive on the street!

In a World driven by Vanity, narcissism, ego, and Greed. It always brings my Soul back from the brink to see Men like Jay who havn't let success shield him from the common burdens of Man. Just a down to Earth spirit shining just that little bit of extra light in a world seemingly obsessed with darkness.

"Virtually maintenance free." That got a laugh out of me!

26:35 Imagine how 65mph would look back in 1906

Jay, you are one of the bravest man I've ever seen ! Your videos are mindblowing. The information you provide is over the top and I want to congratulate you and your team for such a quality work. Never seen that... Keep going mate, there is no much quality in anything nowadays and looking at your work and your videos is like a breath of fresh air. It heals the soul. THANK YOU !!!

I really enjoy the early 1900 to the 1950 cars. The beginning of automotive history to current day. To me it’s amazing. And the technology in those time period. I also like how knowledgeable Jay Leno about cars. I’ll like to see more about those early 1900 cars. Thanks for sharing your passion

This was very educational.

I came back to watch this, just so see the backfire at 16:38. My little brother found a firecracker, after the Fourth of July celebrations, once. He saved it all year to set it off at the following Fourth. Well the fuse was old and had probably absorbed moisture from the air so it sputtered and fizzed. He leaned down to blow on it which was all the little demon was waiting for! It blew up, right at the tip of his nose. Just like Jay Leno's backfire, no one raced in to see if he was okay. We all just laughed. His nose was pink and he said his lips felt funny.

Jay is the ultimate car guy's car guy. His "hands on" explanations are excellent. I thought I knew a lot about cars, but learn something new on every blog.

AMAZING. I grew up in Daytona Beach, FLA. They used to race on the beach back in the early 1900's through the 1950's before they moved to the speedway racing. Several world record speed runs were made on Daytona Beach in the early part of the last century in the dawn of the Automobile when speed runs were common place. Your "credibility" so to speak was made on speed runs. I can imagine this 1906 Stanley running at top speed on Daytona Beach back in the day. What a sight that would be. What amazes me is how quiet these cars are at speed. That distinctive "chu, chu, chu" like a locomotive. Absolutely fantastic. Thanks for preserving history Jay. And thank you for sharing these incredible vehicles and stories with us normal folks out here in the world.

"Stanley, much easier then waxing." ~ Leno Jay Leno

This is my all time favorite KZfaq channel and show!!!

I watched again and again ....just to get better understanding.....so cool Jay.....you and your team is amazing....can't fix it now ...leave it for a while...a few years later....come back with new ideas to fix it and works way better.....that's the way to go...

Fabulous programme - thank you so much for the upload. Brought back memories for me too, steam lorries used to deliver to a factory next to our flat in London back in the early 50's. I would guess they were Sentinels but I was too young to take much notice, instead was just fascinated by the steam and, of course, the whistle!

an absolute joy, really put a smile on my face, thank you for another excellent episode

When I Die, I hope I come back as Jay Leno

Jay you are a TREASURE! You are not just a collector but you demonstrate by using these cars. You are a working rolling living piece of American history! By using them you preserve the know how of HOW these cars were made. F A N T A S T I C !!!

Possibly the best video from Jay Leno, definitely the most intriguing.

I respect leno more dude to this show...his calm cool way of being makes me a bigger fan the older i get...and i'm only 24

This is so cool. I'm super jealous of those steam machines! Not as jealous as that Chrysler Turbine powered gem though!

Thank You Jay Leno!!!! for everything!!!

One of Jay's best videos with a fascinating early car and some of the funniest lines.

Dear Jay: Heya, man! Going to keep this pretty short and simple. I've been working on a design for a brand-new type of engine I think could stand of bringing steam back in a big way. It's actually a generator designed for hybrid cars, kind of spiritually derived from a combination of the Doble, a combined-cycle jet engine and another little innovation of mine...the lynchpin of the whole design that makes the whole thing work. I'm looking at a better than 90 percent efficiency when paired with the new axial-flow turbine setup I designed. And it would inherently be one of the cleanest-burning engines on Earth, with no exhaust after-treatment or smog equipment required. It's cheap, light, fairly compact, durable, has about a dozen moving parts, and will run on pretty much any liquid hydrocarbon. And yes, this is completely original...I've researched the Hell out of it. The closest thing to it now is a combined cycle jet engine, and that's an easy ten generations behind this design. I really think this could be the future of hydrocarbon-fueled engines...maybe keeping them viable indefinitely, if we can transition to biofuels. Right now, I'm a little short on people to trust...I don't want it getting stolen, or buried by some automaker in the secret files forever. I just want to put this technology out there in the world...and at the very least force them to play the cards they've been holding by publicizing it. Jay, you're the Steam Guy. Your guys know the engineering. And you're probably the only other person I know with the vision to see what this thing's capable of, and the means to help get it built and publicized. I'm not looking to make a billion dollars off this thing...I just want to make the future happen. and I think steam power, with this design, could be it. If all we do is build the thing and put up a KZfaq video to show the world it works, then that would be more than I could have hoped for. I'm going to re-paste this on a few other videos, and hope it gets your attention. And I hope it does. I think you're the one guy who could and would make this thing happen. If you're game, you know how to get hold of me. You can also get a hold of me on Facebook under Richard Rowe, or on Twitter as @invicta1313. Here's hoping you see this, and we can work together soon. Viva la Steam! --- Richard Rowe

What a truly fascinating vehicle! I love the raw pressurized fuel entering the boiler venturi - clearly the warning sticker nazi had yet to be been invented.

C +this episode is not only most educating, it is highly entertaining and enjoyable. Thank, Richard

How much fun! Thank You, Jay and company, for another very entertaining exhibition of great automotive technology

that was so cool, thanks I learned some things I diden't know about steam engines

BOFF! "there you go" continues to make a funny comment.. Jay is the man

Awesome car, Mr. Leno. Thank you for sharing the car, the history, and your knowledge about the car.

Jay Leno's car videos are the best. He knows a lot but isn't big-headed and always makes sure the focus is on the cars.

Jay was flying. WOW and 78 people who gave thumbs down are probably anti leno cuz someone told them to be. Maybe Howard Stern fans.

I just love it. Thanks for sharing this with us Jay. Actually steam power is over a hundred years earlier than Trevithick but we know what you mean...

That was as good as old school gets. Thank for showing us how steam motoring is done Jay. Two thumbs up.

Thanks Jay, my Great Uncle Fritz (1894-1973) used to tell me stories about the Stanley Steamers. He said that you couldn't even hear them when they came down the street. However, he neglected to mention that you needed a degree in Engineering to get one started. Thanks for making me think of Uncle Fritz, that was a warm memory.