Jay Leno's car collection

sujaylahiri · 27th April 2006, 01:24

The popular TV show host Jay Leno has a car collection of over 100 cars which is envied by almost all auto enthusiasts and collectors of the world. Check out some of these links
http://www.forbes.com/2000/12/18/1218lenols.html
Some of his popular ones are Ford GT (in fact he tried to cross 200 mph on the Indianapolis), McLaren F1 GTR, and the Y2K turbine Superbike and a big collection of antique cars.
http://www.go-star.com/antiquing/leno.htm

Also don't forget Sir Elton John's car collection.

islero · 27th April 2006, 07:38

Then there is Ralph Lauren's collection, amassed over a relatively small period and containing, amongst other cars, one of the four Bugatti Atlantics ever made.

Another collection (but on a much smaller scale) to note is that of Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason. Among his car collection were a BRM V16 (I think he was planning to sell that on), Lotus 11, Ferrari 250 GTO, Maserati Tipo 61 'Birdcage', Ferrari Enzo, Austin Seven Ulster, etc.

One might talk of the Sultan of Brunei's family's 3000-strong collection (containing 7 Mclaren F1's, 2 456GT Estates etc etc), but these guys actually drive the cars they collect and let other people enjoy them, instad of walling them up in warehouses like the Sultan and his family.

Another notable collectors is Thomas Bscher ( He runs Bugatti ), who has 2 Mclaren F1's (A road and race version), various racing Maseratis, among other collector cars.

ranjan united · 27th April 2006, 09:53

sorry sujay, but remember hard, he tried to cross 200 mph+ in his new black Carrera GT. oh btw irfan, 'that gay' has sold over half of his car collection to donate to charity. thts probarbly a lot more than u did, i'm quite sure. appreciate the sarcasm (though i don't see any myself), but a little more respect pls.

spdfreak · 27th April 2006, 17:51

That guy sure is an autofreak who loves speed. that turbine superbike with 300+ hp is crazy

. had seen a video of that bike, it sounded like a jet plane.. car collection is awesome=vintage+exotics.

sujaylahiri · 28th April 2006, 07:50

My mistake.
It was a Carrera GT.

PPS · 15th October 2013, 22:31

A humble Fiat 500 as well!

Source: Effspot Photography

Shreyas Hande · 16th October 2013, 08:16

This isn't just your regular humble fiat 500. Fiat had announced plans to team up with a number of Hollywood celebs to create ten unique 500e models that will be auctioned off to support the Motion Picture & Television Fund (MPTF). this includes models modified by Hugh Jackman, Anne Hathawayand Clint Eastwood. There will be a etched signature of the celeb on the glove box. Nine of these will be auctioned on eBay while the tenth model will sold at an “Into the Green” charity event in Los Angeles. These Fiat 500e will have one 24 kWh lithium-ion battery and an electric motor that develops 111 bhp and 200 Nm of torque. It is rumored that the 500e will have a top speed of 137 km/h and can travel upto 140 km on a single charge.
I guess Jay leno is one of the celebs who will personalise these 10 beauts.

PPS · 29th October 2013, 23:01

In the McLaren F1 this time.
Effspot Photography

27th April 2006, 01:24	#1
sujaylahiri BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North America Posts: 960 Thanked: 6 Times View My Garage	Jay Leno's car collection The popular TV show host Jay Leno has a car collection of over 100 cars which is envied by almost all auto enthusiasts and collectors of the world. Check out some of these links http://www.forbes.com/2000/12/18/1218lenols.html Some of his popular ones are Ford GT (in fact he tried to cross 200 mph on the Indianapolis), McLaren F1 GTR, and the Y2K turbine Superbike and a big collection of antique cars. http://www.go-star.com/antiquing/leno.htm Also don't forget Sir Elton John's car collection.
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27th April 2006, 07:38	#2
islero Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,574 Thanked: 13 Times View My Garage	Then there is Ralph Lauren's collection, amassed over a relatively small period and containing, amongst other cars, one of the four Bugatti Atlantics ever made. Another collection (but on a much smaller scale) to note is that of Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason. Among his car collection were a BRM V16 (I think he was planning to sell that on), Lotus 11, Ferrari 250 GTO, Maserati Tipo 61 'Birdcage', Ferrari Enzo, Austin Seven Ulster, etc. One might talk of the Sultan of Brunei's family's 3000-strong collection (containing 7 Mclaren F1's, 2 456GT Estates etc etc), but these guys actually drive the cars they collect and let other people enjoy them, instad of walling them up in warehouses like the Sultan and his family. Another notable collectors is Thomas Bscher ( He runs Bugatti ), who has 2 Mclaren F1's (A road and race version), various racing Maseratis, among other collector cars.
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27th April 2006, 09:53	#3
ranjan united BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Windsor, Canada... But still a Bombay-Boy at heart !!! Posts: 409 Thanked: 3 Times	sorry sujay, but remember hard, he tried to cross 200 mph+ in his new black Carrera GT. oh btw irfan, 'that gay' has sold over half of his car collection to donate to charity. thts probarbly a lot more than u did, i'm quite sure. appreciate the sarcasm (though i don't see any myself), but a little more respect pls.
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27th April 2006, 17:51	#4
spdfreak BHPian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Trichur, presently in Qatar Posts: 121 Thanked: Once View My Garage	That guy sure is an autofreak who loves speed. that turbine superbike with 300+ hp is crazy. had seen a video of that bike, it sounded like a jet plane.. car collection is awesome=vintage+exotics.
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28th April 2006, 07:50	#5
sujaylahiri BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North America Posts: 960 Thanked: 6 Times View My Garage	My mistake. It was a Carrera GT.
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15th October 2013, 22:31	#6
PPS Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: mumbai Posts: 2,470 Thanked: 3,720 Times	Re: Jay Leno's car collection A humble Fiat 500 as well! Source: Effspot Photography Attached Thumbnails
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16th October 2013, 08:16	#7
Shreyas Hande Newbie Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 16 Thanked: 83 Times	Re: Jay Leno's car collection This isn't just your regular humble fiat 500. Fiat had announced plans to team up with a number of Hollywood celebs to create ten unique 500e models that will be auctioned off to support the Motion Picture & Television Fund (MPTF). this includes models modified by Hugh Jackman, Anne Hathawayand Clint Eastwood. There will be a etched signature of the celeb on the glove box. Nine of these will be auctioned on eBay while the tenth model will sold at an “Into the Green” charity event in Los Angeles. These Fiat 500e will have one 24 kWh lithium-ion battery and an electric motor that develops 111 bhp and 200 Nm of torque. It is rumored that the 500e will have a top speed of 137 km/h and can travel upto 140 km on a single charge. I guess Jay leno is one of the celebs who will personalise these 10 beauts.
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29th October 2013, 23:01	#8
PPS Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: mumbai Posts: 2,470 Thanked: 3,720 Times	Re: Jay Leno's car collection In the McLaren F1 this time. Effspot Photography
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