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Jay Leno with his black 2004 Honda Valkyrie Rune
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Watch Jay Leno’s Ride of the (Honda) Valkyrie Rune

If you’re asking for a good touring motorcycle, a common answer is ‘Honda Gold Wing.’ New or used, it’s a reliable, comfortable bike that can hang with the best cruisers Harley-Davidson has to offer. And as with models like the Harley-Davidson Sportster, the Gold Wing has served as the base for many customization projects. For …
by Matthew Skwarczek
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Jay Leno in his silver 2004 Porsche Carrera GT
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Jay Leno’s 2004 Porsche Carrera GT Still Fascinates Him

The ‘GT’ nameplate means a lot to Porsche fans. Whether it’s on a 911 or a 718 Cayman, a GT model focuses on extra speed and sharper handling above on-road comfort. This is why it’s part of the name of the German automaker’s iconic supercar: the Porsche Carrera GT. And it shouldn’t be surprising that …
by Matthew Skwarczek
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Jay Leno with his blue-and-white 1996 Dodge Viper GTS
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Jay Leno’s 1996 Dodge Viper GTS Still Knocks His Socks Off

Large amounts of horsepower are easily available in Dodge dealerships these days. But while the brand offers a high-powered sedan, coupe, and even an SUV, it doesn’t have an actual sports car. At least, not anymore—not since the Dodge Viper was canceled. And as Jay Leno recently demonstrated with his 1996 Dodge Viper GTS, the …
by Matthew Skwarczek
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Jay Leno with his green 1922 Wills Sainte Claire roadster
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Jay Leno’s Latest Restoration Is an Advanced Vintage American Luxury Car You’ve Never Heard Of

Jay Leno’s car collection includes plenty of classic vehicles. Some are relatively well-known, like his vintage Ford Bronco. Others, like his Light Car Company Rocket and Citroen Traction Avant, decidedly less so. And the restoration work on one of these obscure cars has finally finished. You’ve likely never heard of a Willis Sainte Claire, but …
by Matthew Skwarczek
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Jay Leno and his dark-blue 1930 Duesenberg LeBaron
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Jay Leno’s 1930 Duesenberg LeBaron Has a Real Doozy of a Backstory

Lincoln and Cadillac aren’t the only brands that have built American luxury cars. They’re just the only ones that have survived. Much like Harley-Davidson and Indian once competed with Henderson and Crocker, so too did Lincoln and Cadillac have luxury rivals. Packard, which later merged with Studebaker is one. But even more well-regarded is Duesenberg. …
by Matthew Skwarczek
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Jay Leno next to his brown 1972 Citroen SM
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Jay Leno’s Citroen SM Is an Innovative French Luxury Coupe That Can (Sort of) Hit the Switches

Because it hasn’t had a US presence for some time, it’s easy to overlook Citroen’s cars. However, the French automaker has an extensive history of innovation. The Traction Avant, for example, was the first mainstream car to feature front-wheel drive, 4-wheel independent suspension, and unibody construction. The later 2CV, which is sort of like France’s …
by Matthew Skwarczek
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Jay Leno's white-and-red 1955 Packard Caribbean convertible
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Jay Leno Shows off the 1955 Packard Caribbean’s Advanced Suspension

Today, there are plenty of incredible features to be found on high-end luxury cars. Naturally, classic cars like the Citroen DS don’t exactly offer massaging seats. But then, someone has to be the first. The Jaguar Mk1 and Mk2, for example, helped popularize unibody design. And Lancia’s cars introduced a whole host of innovations. And, …
by Matthew Skwarczek
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Jay Leno and his black 1949 Citroen Traction Avant
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Jay Leno Drives One of the Most Innovative Cars You’ve Never Heard Of

Ground-breaking engineering isn’t only found on pricey supercars like the McLaren F1. It’s more impressive when cars everyone can afford have innovative features. And French automaker Citroen knows something about that. Its iconic 2CV remains a beloved people’s champion, and the 1955 DS is still an impressively-advanced luxury car. But, as Jay Leno explains, before …
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Jay Leno posing with a car
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Jay Leno’s Net Worth Isn’t Hurt by His Car Collection

Most people remember Jay Leno from the Tonight Show he hosted for several years. Some may even remember his days as a comedian, working a few side gigs a week. There’s a new side to Jay, and this one has been around for a while, just not in the limelight that it is now.   His love for …
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A silver 1941 Tatra T87 in front of a grassy hill
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The Tatra T87 Is the Most Interesting Car You’ve Never Heard Of

For every icon like the Beetle, there are many more classic vehicles that languish in obscurity. Some nameplates, such as Ariel, Soriano, and even (at one point) Bugatti and Indian, manage to return. Tatra, though, is not one of them—at least not in the US. Which is a shame, because the 1930s Tatra T87 is …
by Matthew Skwarczek
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2017 Rokon Ranger
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Jay Leno Rocks On with a Rokon Ranger

If you want to hustle off-road on a motorcycle, there’s no shortage of bikes to choose from. There’s scramblers, dual sports, and dirt bikes, to start. Ural’s motorcycles come with sidecars. And it’s even possible to take an Indian Scout Sixty into the mountains. Or, if you prefer, you can take Jeep’s electric bicycle, or …
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2020 Triumph Rocket 3 GT and R
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The Triumph Rocket 3 Has the Biggest Production Motorcycle Engine

Today, Triumph is perhaps best known for its retro-looking bikes like the Bonneville and the genuinely off-road-capable Scrambler. But the British bike company has a long history of impressive, if not always reliable, machines. Continuing the former tradition is the updated Triumph Rocket 3, a bike with an engine bigger than some cars have. But, …
by Matthew Skwarczek
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1958 Fiat 600 Multipla Mirafiori
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Jay Leno Drives the World’s Rarest Fiat 600 Minivans

It’s not just modern minivans that offer cool features. Mercedes once made one with 500 hp, and Toyota had a mid-engine supercharged minivan. And decades before the 500L and 500X, Fiat even had one, the 600 Multipla. While it didn’t have sliding doors, it was used as the base for some delightfully charming classic cars. …
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