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Jay Leno's Garage: A Gorgeous Rolls Royce

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Check Out This Rolls Royce Merlin From Jay Leno's Garage

So here are the crazy details about the Rolls Royce Merlin From Jay Leno's Garage and how he’s managed to put more than 800 miles on it…

A Rolls Royce, in itself, is a car worth more than just a cursory glance , and is often the cynosure of all eyes on the road when it rolls in, pun intended. Also, a Rolls Royce can only be afforded by the crème-de-la-crème of the society so if one passes you, it’s natural to be curious about the identity of the driver and passenger since a lot of Rolls Royce owners are celebrities. Unsurprising then, to see a Rolls-Royce on Jay Leno’s Garage . Only, the Rolls-Royce here is merely a fancy wrapping for the crazy engine that powers it.

Also, this is Leno’s car. Well, duh. Why else would he have a Rolls to roll in? You can also call it a work of art, and a fruit of labor because this Rolls-Royce, from 1934, bears an engine so wacky, powering it up like the “hand of God pushing you”, according to Leno.

The engine is simply called the Merlin, and it comes with a crazy amount of power because it was never meant to be put inside a road vehicle. It’s a piston-powered engine and comes with a WWII legacy that could make anyone proud to be associated with it.

So here are the crazy details about the Rolls-Royce Merlin From Jay Leno's Garage and how he’s managed to put more than 800 miles on it…

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The History Of The Rolls

The 1934 Rolls Royce Phantom was bought by Jay Leno from its erstwhile British owner three decades ago and even at the time, it lacked a permanent body and came with a wooden one. It did come with the acclaimed Merlin engine (more on that coming up) but the Jaguar XK120 gearbox in it could not handle the insane torque.

Its taken 30 years for Leno to get this car from then to now, beginning with first creating a period-fit aluminum body with a bespoke grille. Along with plenty of under the hood changes to handle an engine that powered up aircraft in its heydays, everything else has been beefed up to handle all that power. There is added cooling and stronger wheels, much beefier suspension, and more fuel tanks considering the Merlin is no delicate sipper.

This car is not something you would ever drive regularly, even if you were Leno. It’s simply a show of strength, to see how much of a beating a 1934 Rolls Royce can take, from an engine that used to take to the skies… It’s a gleeful experiment.

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A Bit About The Merlin

Today’s engines are smaller and seem to jet out more power than the burly big blocks of yore. But Leno’s Rolls-Royce Merlin proves that there is no replacement for displacement, and the purists will certainly agree even if the environmentalists balk.

The Merlin engine, a 27-liter V12 monstrosity from the house of Rolls-Royce powered up many military fighter planes, including the then legendary American P-51 Mustang. In top supercharged form, this engine can produce 2,000 horsepower with ease. But Leno tuned it down using natural aspiration but even so, the beastly engine made 1,000 horses and an insane 1,760 lb-ft of torque.

The torque shattered the Jaguar’s gearbox, and Leno had to find a solution. So he turned to his chief fabricator, Jim Hall . In case the name sounds familiar, Jim Hall (along with his then partner, Hal Sharp) is the man behind the insane success of the Chaparral cars , enough to get banned from F1 for making vehicles far too powerful for their own good.

Hall used a 3D printer to put in six twin-Weber carburetors, and then added a six-speed manual New Venture Gear 5600 transmission, the one that goes into the Cummins-powered Ram trucks, to handle the torque.

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Jay Leno’s Rolls Royce Merlin Is Pure Magic

Starting this car is not easy, and almost as crazy as the starting up of a WWII aircraft. Switches need to be flipped, things need to be primed with oil and there’s a hand-cranked magneto located on the dash that starts the car in a shower of sparks. The motor does not roar or purr, it whines, and the ultimate move forward is nothing short of dramatic. Like Shakespearean drama.

The engine alone weighs 1,800 pounds and yet, the car weighs 4,800 pounds and Leno manages to drive it minus any brake boosters. Well, YOLO and Leno seem to have more lives than a car. And this is not his only aero-powered car because he has a Merlin Bentley as well, so clearly, the experience of trying to keep a high power engine contained with the limited prowess of a classic luxury road barge has taught Leno some life lessons.

Namely, if it’s fun and can be done, Leno is Nike, he just does it! The good thing is that he does it in front of a camera, inspiring people either to do it just like him or never try it at home.

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Watch Jay Leno Fall In Love With A Rare Gem From The 1930s

The Hispano-Suiza J12 is the ultimate in upper-crust motoring.

If you desire the most luxurious car in the world, look no further than the imperious Rolls-Royce Phantom . For years, the big Brit has been the preferred mode of propulsion for the world's plutocrats and, thanks to a host of recent updates , it will remain so. Few cars come close to the majestic Roller; Bentley's defunct Mulsanne came close and Maybach failed dismally with the 57/62.

It wasn't always this way, though. In the bustling 1920s and '30s, several marques could give the Goodwood-based brand a run for its money - one of them was Hispano-Suiza. The luxury brand was once considered to make the finest cars in the world, a statement backed up by Jay Leno's latest video, which showcases the absolutely gorgeous 1933 J12.

Even in the middle of Leno's incredible collection, the two-door beauty stands out from the crowd. Just 120 examples of the J12 Type 68 were built, and thanks to the exceptionally rare bodywork, this one is rarer still. "The coachwork was done by Henry Binder. This is one of only nine J12s [he] made. This is the only one that's sitting on a 146-inch wheelbase," explains the Nethercutt Collection's Cameron Richards.

The gorgeous luxury car gains motivation from a 9.4-liter V12 with 250 horsepower on tap - not impressive by modern standards, but phenomenal in the 1930s. When new, the J12 was capable of reaching speeds of more than 100 mph. Richards remarks the J12 was one of the fastest cars money could buy when it was first introduced.

The cabin is crafted with the finest materials; sumptuous leather lines the four seats, uplifted only by the slab of wood trim on the dashboard and the meticulously crafted controls.

Owned new by Suzanne Deutsch de la Meurthe (an heiress and pioneer of aviation), this particular J12 has a rich and varied history. From behind the wheel, Leno has nothing but praise for the Hispano-Suiza. "This is a great motor ... [it has] a beautiful transmission, a synchromesh which had just come out in 1932. It really is fast."

As the pair cruise around Los Angeles, Leno asks Richards how much the J12 is worth. Due to its rarity, he says the Hispano-Suiza is easily worth a couple of million dollars. "[This] was the premier luxury car of the 1920s. I think it was ahead of the Rolls-Royce," adds Leno.

In recent years, the Hispano-Suiza nameplate has made a return . The all-electric Carmen Boulogne may not be as beautiful as its predecessors, but it's certainly as pricey and exclusive. Renowned car collector Michael Fux recently added one to his collection and, with just 14 examples slated for production, it's nearly as rare as the J12.

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Casinos | comedian and tv host jay leno talks shop at yaamava’ resort & casino, leno was on deck this week to announce the winner of a rolls royce phantom at the highland casino..

Though late night television host, writer and comedian Jay Leno is a well-known automobile enthusiast, don’t ask him what his favorite vehicle is.

“I get that one a lot,” Leno said of the things fans ask him as he was preparing to host an in-person car giveaway at Yaamava’ Resort & Casino in Highland on Monday, Oct. 2. “But, you know, I like cars and have about 200 and change.”

That evening, one lucky casino patron rode out in a 2023 Rolls Royce Ghost valued at $404,719.28, while four runner up finalists had the chance to earn $3,500-$20,000 in free play.

“I don’t have any Rolls Royce, so maybe I’ll win it,” Leno joked before making the night’s final drawing.

Yaamava Resort & Casino features a Rolls-Royce, a part of their car giveaway on Monday, Oct. 2, 2023, in Highland. (Photo by Anjali Sharif-Paul, The Sun/SCNG)

Stand-up comedian and host Jay Leno stands on stage at Yaamava Resort & Casino before the Rolls-Royce giveaway hosted by the casino on Monday, Oct. 2, 2023. (Photo by Anjali Sharif-Paul, The Sun/SCNG)

Stand-up comedian and host Jay Leno waits at the Yaamava Resort & Casino bar before the Rolls-Royce giveaway hosted by Yaamava on Monday, Oct. 2, 2023. (Photo by Anjali Sharif-Paul, The Sun/SCNG)

“Oh, I picked my own name! What are the odds,” he said. “It’s exciting because there’s so many horrible things in the world, so it’s nice to be able to see people be happy and have fun, and it’s like, when do you even get a chance to sit in a Rolls Royce let alone win one.”

As a comic, Leno made his first appearance on late night television in the late ’70s and in 1986, he became a frequent substitute host for Johnny Carson on “The Tonight Show.”  He replaced Carson in 1992, becoming the host for NBC’s “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.” He left briefly in 2009 as Conan O’Brien took over, but returned a year later. He hosted his final episode on Feb. 6, 2014.

In 2021, he led the revival of the “You Bet Your Life” game show with his co-host Kevin Eubanks, who worked alongside him on “The Tonight Show.” He also produces and hosts the CNBC primetime show and web series, “ Jay Leno’s Garage ,” which focuses on car and motorcycle reviews.

Before Leno announced the Rolls Royce winner, he spoke to Southern California News Group about his time as a Rolls Royce employee, his views on electric vehicles, the state of comedy and more. The following conversation was edited for space and clarity.

Q: Have you ever driven a Rolls Royce?

Leno: Oh yeah, I used to work for Rolls Royce. I was like a new car prep guy. I’d put on the license plates, polish it for the guy, that sort of stuff. They used to call it a lot boy, and they’d say, ‘The guy is here. Bring the car around,’ and you’d burn rubber in the parking lot.

Q: You recently drove Raglan’s Tesla-powered Land Rover Defender. What was that like?

Leno:  It was interesting. It’s quiet, has a lot of power and is faster than the stock one. It doesn’t burn any gas, so it’s fine with me.

Q: What are your thoughts about electric vehicles and the focus on them in the current car market?

Leno: To me, it’s another alternative. I mean, gas is almost $7 a gallon in California, and electric cars run you maybe 10-20 percent of that. I drove down here in a Tesla, and to come here and back, that would’ve been $120 in gas. With electricity, it’s still expensive, but nowhere near as bad.

Q: As a car enthusiast, what is it like to work on “Jay Leno’s Garage?” 

Leno: Great. We’ve done “Jay Leno’s Garage” on YouTube for 13 years, and then we had that celebrity version on broadcast TV that was like a rolling “Tonight Show.” We’d have people like George Clooney talk about what kind of car they like, go for a drive and talk about how it was the car you first made love in or whatever it would be (for each celebrity).

Q: To shift gears a bit, I know you’re on tour and have performed around the country in many places, including at casinos in Southern California and in Las Vegas. How do you feel at those casino shows performing as a comedian?

Leno: I performed here, and it’s a great room. This is Vegas, except it’s not in Vegas, which is nice. This is as nice as any casino you’d see in Vegas, and it’s cool that you don’t have to go all the way there to experience it. I’ve been doing standup for 50 years and was lucky enough to get “The Tonight Show,” but even then, I’d be on the road every weekend. You have to keep doing it. You can’t do it and stop and then suddenly do it again. If you’re carrying material around in your head, you’ve go to do it all.

Q: Do you have any favorite casino games?

Leno: I’m not a gambler. If you work at these places, you shouldn’t gamble.

Q: As a casino reporter, I can guess I can relate to that, too, right?

Leno: I rest my case.

Q: In this stage of your career, are there things you find funny now that you maybe you didn’t before?

Leno: It’s actually the other way around. It’s stuff that we found funny before that you can’t do now. But you know it’s not bad, it’s like everything else. In the old days, there were women and gay jokes, and it’s probably better we don’t do those anymore. I think you can tease and poke fun at people. It’s a classic (case of) if they’re laughing with you and you’re not laughing at them, I don’t find it that hard. Everyone likes being teased and that sense of humor. You have to know when you crossed the line, and it’s a fine line in comedy.

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Icon Derelict 1958 Rolls Royce On Jay Leno’s Garage

Owning a classic English car is rewarding when it comes to comfort and build quality. Service and maintenance can be the deal breaker. Much like the Toyota Supra-powered Rolls Royce Phantom , the cost of original parts is why engine swaps are so popular. Johnathan Ward of Icon 4×4 likes to add modern technology to classic cars in their Derelict series.

The latest build is a 1958 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud I that almost looks original at a distance. In the latest upload from Jay Leno’s Garage, it’s easy to see how a Corvette Z06 engine and modern chassis make for incredible performance. The 7.0 liter LS7 can be found in the Z06 from 2006 to 2013. It is good for 550 reliable horsepower and torque along with thrifty fuel mileage.

Behind that, Icon uses a 4L85E transmission, which is undoubtedly the strongest 4 speed automatic on the market. Art Morrison supplied the suspension, but Icon was forced to integrate a percentage of the original steel to comply with Australia’s tax laws. This wild build is destined to go down under, so we’re glad Jay was able to film it before it leaves. Would you replace a tired straight six with modern V8 power? Tell us what you think in the comments below and stay with us for more updates from Jay Leno’s Garage.

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