You probably haven’t seen any of these cruising around the streets of your city – or anywhere else, for that matter. That’s because Leno’s 2001 Chrysler Tank is the only one of its kind in existence.
The Tank, which has also been dubbed “The Blastolene Special,” was created using an actual U.S military tank engine, contributing to its weight of nearly 10,000 pounds! Built by Randy Grubb, Leno has added all sorts of fun new features to it, including a new electrical system and twin turbochargers with upgraded fuel injection, among others.
Bentley GJ 400
Jay Leno has some incredibly impressive (and large) vehicles in his garage, and this 1930 Bentley GJ is no exception. With the work, the comedian has had done to the car. However, it isn’t so much in its classic form these days, but rather a custom modern that has vintage aesthetics.
Still, the 27-liter Rolls Royce Merlin V12 engine, built for WWII planes, is a beast, and the car can reach between 650-700 horsepower.
1939 Lagonda V12
Yet another exciting addition to the entertainer’s collection is this beautiful 1939 Lagonda V12. Leno’s model is a replica that he had built of an original Bentley-designed Le Mans 12. The British manufacturing company only produced Lagonda V12s for a couple of years from 1938-1940.
Impressively, despite the vehicle’s saloon body shape, it was able to reach up to 100 mph, which was quite a feat when it first appeared on the market. Lagonda first opened in 1906 and has been owned by Aston Martin since 1947.
1963 Jaguar E-Type
Leno recently debuted his 1963 Jaguar E-Type on an episode of his show, and it did not disappoint. Although it was only initially sold for about $5,500, it's now worth nearly $185,000, with all of the upgrades and bells and whistles the entertainer has added. Before he got his hands on the vehicle, it had only been owned by one other person.
They aren’t in production anymore, although rumor has it if you want one built, there’s a person in Texas who can make it happen for you – as long as you can pay $450,000.
Duesenberg Model J
The comedian has always been pretty enthusiastic about Duesenberg Motors, owned by brothers Frederick and August. Of course, the brand may have died down, but that wasn’t about to stop Jay from acquiring a Model J with a long-wheelbase (at over 153 inches) and a 6.9-liter twin-cam straight-eight engine with four valves per each cylinder.
Of course, as he’s explained to his audience before, adjusting the valves takes a lot of time and energy (a 40-hour workweek) and has to be done at least every 10,000 miles.