The InEVitable

Legendary comedian Jay Leno on his career, world famous car collection, & the future of automobiles!

05.04.2023 - By PodcastOnePlay

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MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman chat with legendary comedian & car enthusiast Jay Leno! The guys cover a number of subjects from specifics about his world famous car collection, thoughts on EVs, Johnny Carson & David Letterman stories, and the future of automobiles! Check out Jay Leno's Garage at LenosGarage.com!

2:20 - Gas, Electric, or Steam?

5:44 - Jay's earliest Car? The 1906 Stanley Steamer!

10:15 - Criticisms of early EVs & steam cars.

13:40 - Jay's EVs - Tesla Model S Plaid, Fiat, 1914 Baker Electric, 1909 Baker Electric, & The Owen Magnetic.

16:45 - Demon 170 vs. Tesla Plaid - "It's like your sister's big, dumb, football-playing boyfriend."

19:55 - Are EVs InEVitable? The future of gas powered cars & auto racing.

23:10 - Conversations with EV haters - who are they mad at?

30:53 - Where does his love of cars come from? Jay's early cars.

32:21 - Jay bought his dad a Cadillac.

38:30 - Jay on moving to (and around) Los Angeles.

41:09 - First splurge car? 1970 Mercedes 220 coupe.

43:02 - Johnny Carson & David Letterman stories.

48:55 - Relationship with Jerry Seinfeld.

51:45 - Why he started his car collection.

55:20 - Hand painted posters in his garage.

59:31 - Formula 1: Drive to Survive.

01:02:08 - Talking about cars.

01:08:05 - Daily routine? Automotive news. Bring a Trailer.

01:12:40 - Of his 204 cars, which one changed his outlook?

01:16:16 - The Duesenberg, and the 8.0 L Bentley.

01:20:04 - How does Jay choose what to drive? Working on cars.

01:24:40 - Succession plan for his car collection?

01:26:17 - Thoughts on EVs. Which EVs are Jay impressed with?

01:33:50 - Chinese EVs?

01:35:55 - Unattainable cars?

01:39:39 - Czinger

01:41:55 - InEVitable bell???

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