Another one of Jay’s more exotic cars in his collection is his Audi R8 V10 Spyder, which roars in the same way a Lamborghini does and is perfect for driving around the streets of Cali. Dropping the top in this $165,000 is a must, and the entertainer did just that while showing it off to viewers after he’d purchased it around the same time it was released.
Justin Bell joined him for the fun, fast ride. The car can reach top speeds of around 197 mph, thanks to its lightweight body and 525hp, 5.2-liter engine.
Ford AC Cobra
Leno’s 1966 AC Cobra, AKA, the Shelby Cobra, has a 427 under its hood, and he was confident enough to challenge Elon Musk to a race in one of his Model S P85Ds, which is, of course, the fastest sedan currently in existence.
He may have been kidding, because, as a car enthusiast, he knew he didn’t stand a chance, but that doesn’t change the fact he loves his little 427 Cobra. He got this car in 1966, which was the original year of its production, for just $6,000. Today, it’s worth a whopping $2 million.
Oldsmobile Toronado
The Oldsmobile Toronado, unlike so many of the limited-production vehicles in Jay’s garage, was manufactured over several generations, between 1966 and 1992. It also won several awards, including third place in the 1966 European Car of the Year contest, and the same year’s Motor Trend Car of the Year competition in the States.
The Toronado may be a great car on its own, but that didn’t stop Leno from upgrading it with a new twin-turbo engine that he pulled from a Corvette.
Aston Martin DBS
The comedian may love his 2009 DBS from the iconic racing brand, but it’s a lot more common than you may think. Sure, the 2-door coupe with a 6.0-liter V-12 engine costs around $270,000, but there were also 3,400 produced, so it isn’t a rare vehicle.
Terry Crews showed up on an episode of Jay Leno’s garage to take the vehicle out for a spin, which showed how beautiful (and fast) it handles on the road. Aston Martin likes to say that the DBS “bridges the gap between road and track.”
Bentley Turbo R
The luxury car brand produced this beautiful 1989 model from 1985-1999. Motor Trend magazine called it the “first in decades deserving of the famous name.” With a smooth ride and subtle suspension changes, it’s been compared to performing like a better-controlled version of a Mulsanne Turbo.
In fact, the two were sold alongside one another for a short time until the Mulsanne was pulled from production the same year the Turbo R appeared on the market.