I lived one block from Shelby in the sixties when I was a student at Santa Monica College, but lived near him in Playa del Rey, CA. He would drive either a 65-66 fastback Shelby or Cobra to his LAX facility and I would rush out and watch him drive by since the exhaust gave an early warning. While at SMC I called the Shelby office and they loaned me the 66 fastback Shelby prototype with new rear quarter windows and first automatic transmission for the SMC homecoming parade weekend. Later, in 1970, upon returning from Vietnam, I bought a 1965 Mustang convertible, converted it to a Shelby clone over the years and still have it in Florida. I never met him in the neighborhood, but later met him at SAAC conventions. Long live the Shelby name!
Tatenda Nyashanu I liked Ford V Ferrari, but there was too much cheese and Hollywood movie tropes for a movie that’s supposed to be factual. Enzo tipping his hat at the race’s end was a huge eye roller for me Days of Thunder is great. And while it has its cheese moments too, is an amalgam of various NASCAR stories, primarily Tim Richmond. It isn’t portrayed as being factual
Purefoldnz just because critics hate it doesn’t make it bad. Seeing how many of them let their personal politics get in their way, I take what they say with a grain of salt
@Timothy Reid Agreed....the truly educated don't realize you guys have a summertime. I bet the person who made that comment was from the United States too. 😂😂
Christmas morning of 1997 Jay almost ran me off the 405/5 merger in LA. He was driving the Duesenberg and didn't see me when he merged into the fast lane. I knew it had to be Jay and when I caught up to him to past, I saw the chin and he gave a wave. "Merry Christmas Jay". lol
I worked for Carroll, in the early 2000's, and let me tell you, he was just a pleasure to work for. I couldn't wait to get to work in those days, he was the best employer anyone could ask for, along with Vince, my favorite best boss ever.
As a proud owner of a Shelby GT500 and proud member of Team Shelby I had the honor and privilege to meet Mr Shelby back in 2007. He was so down to earth and fun to chat with. RIP Mr Shelby you are truly missed.
I was born far too young, but had a picture of a GT500 printed out hanging on my wall as a kid. Resto project, $2500 selling bid on ebay. I've since fallen in love with the jet era and have a 1964 Comet with the now-well known 289 small block Ford, but really have a thing for the 60's Fords.
I am proud to day I knew him, I once was a partner in a Shelby dealership and talked to him several times. He was a genuine person, down to earth and amazed at his success.
Yup, Imagine a triple F1 world champion being referred to as 'one guy used to tape a wrench to his steering wheel'. You mean Jackie Stewart? 3 time formula one world champion? Legendary Racing Driver? 'one guy'
@@Runway4Two ; In fact the CIA officer says "Jesus Christ, that's Jason Bourne." It's from the 'Bourne Ultimatum' near the end of the station scene just before the assassination of the journalist.
Ford vs Ferrari was to me, the movie of the Decade! Superbly acted. Fantastically authentic details. Lovely film. Kept me at the edge of my seat in 4D. And without even realising it I was planting my right foot into the carpet in those racing scenes.
It’s funny. You see clearly when Jay Leno meets an “ important “ guest he is all of a sudden full of energy knows exactly what to say etc. Other times he is almost falling asleep 😂😂😂
It looks like professional respect. I enjoy his more earth tone approach with friends with common interests like Tim Taylor. Also he said that he didn't parituclary like doing the Late Show because he had to put on a face for those guests who he felt were vapid air heads most of them. Not sure how he feels about Matt Damon but the intereaction was very Late SHow-y.
I was in high school when the first 427 Cobra arrived at Marshall Ford in Mayfield, Ohio. A buddy and I went to see it and I was stunned at how small and brutal it looked. To this day that is the coolest car I have ever seen.
Car Nut Here !! In the late sixties I drove up to Lime Rock Conn. from Bergen Co. NJ to see the SCCA races... A Production grid would be All 427 Cobras and 427 Corvettes ...maybe 14 cars total. ...THE SOUND was unreal on the standing start green flag ... Like Thunder in intensity ! All those big block V 8's going absolute flat out....Sound ! !
@@WarriorsPhoto Respected for what? HAving money and buying expensive cars? Like most rich people? How about having HONOR and being a man of your word?
Mine had the 260 cu.in., which was enough. You did not need a heater to keep your toes warm! I usually would start out in 2nd gear, then upshift directly to 4th. I also jacked the rear end about 2 inches which I felt made the Tiger look even better.
I loved the Sunbeam since I saw that Maxwell Smart drove one in Get Smart, V-8 sounds insane for that body weight but fun and probably not much different than a V-8 Chevy Vega, depending on suspension etc.
Yep. Television is dead to me. TH-cam will allow a ten hour video. I'll take long form videos any day over television. Especially for car related builds or reviews.
The BEST Enzo Ferrari story ever... Years ago a farm tractor maker named Ferruccio Lamborghini, bought a Ferrari sports car, and occasional had problems with it. He had the opportunity to meet Enzo Ferrari at a gathering of Italian industrialist, Ferruccio Lamborghini introduces himself to Enzo, mentions he owns a Ferrari and that he has problems, and offers suggestions to improve the car. Enzo scoffs at the 'little' 'farm tractor' maker. That all it took... Ferruccio Lamborghini set his sights on making a car BETTER than Ferrari.. and he did... First car ever to be characterized as "SUPER CAR" and Lamborghini never looked back again.
I guess it’s not really appealing to anyone other than “car-guys,” but Ford v Ferrari is a great flick! Not just because I love the cars and the history, but the acting and storytelling is top notch.
Saw the movie last Thursday... Simply great, a must see! Now enjoying all these behind the scene stories and of course this episode of Jay Leno’s Garage. Thanks guys for putting it together!
I was talking about Mustang 350GT, when Jay and Matt are sitting on it the springs are compressed a good bit, I just assumed Paul was talking about the same thing, the new GT is just sitting normal. As far as the GT40 not 40, I agree with Robert.
Yes, Shelby won Le Mans in '59. But people keep forgetting about Phil Hill, who was the first American to win it, the year earlier. Further, Hill was the only driver to win both Le Mans _and_ the F1 driver's championship in the same year, 1961. He won Le Mans again in '62.
I had the extreme good fortune to grow up in Dearborn in the 60s. While working at a local department store, my boss turned out to be married to Bob Negstad - the engineer responsible for the first Mustang suspension, later the suspensions for the LeMans cars. I ended up dating Negstad's step-daughter who took me to 'his work' one night, a place called Kar Kraft. which was located down a side street in a light industrial area. We entered through an office, then walked through a door which took us into the garage. Even though I was a mere 17 years-old, I understood that I was in the presence of automotive history as all the LeMans cars shipped back from Europe were in that room. I even got to sit in one and couldn't believe how small and tight-fitting the seat was. Those were fabulous days for motorsports and I've got many memories of some very fast Fords.
What a fantastic clip. Matt is so genuine you can't help but like him enormously. And yep our car club is heading off to see this movie on November 14 here in Australia. Thanks Jay and the team.... the assassin... oh got to love that lol
Can’t wait to see this film! I was a huge fan of the late Dan Gurney and to have his son playing him should be great. Matt, also a favorite actor should represent Mr. Shelby to a tee!
Matt Damon is a traitor. He moved from America. He loves the money he makes. In films. He should have not gotten the Shelby part. Ben could have played him better. But he cant keep is nose clean. Shawn
Shawn Beck Had no idea that Damon left the country. Figures though. Funny how he doesn’t have any problem playing an iconic American from American racing culture...
My first car at 16 was a 1966 Must GT with the K code Cobra engine. Basically the same engine minus the tri Y headers. I had a lot of fun with that car.
I think Matt and Christian both did an amazing job in capturing the essence of Carol Shelby and ken’s story 👍🏼, it’s not everyday that you get to play Jay’s hero in a movie, 😆
How fun! It was nice to see these two men together and what a nice gift Jay gave Matt from the family. Wow. I am super excited to see the movie too. Heidi
This movie will get me back in a movie theater for the first time since the last movie I actually bought a ticket for. Master And Commander starring Russell Crowe.
Oh please... My uncle used to bang my Aunt on the hood of his GT500... I still can’t get the picture out of my head... BTW, he still has the car, but He’s been through several “Aunts”...😂😂😂
Bruce Greg talking like a little shoe dust is going to do irreparable damage to that steel bumper. As if it wouldn't collect more dirt while being driven than any shoe would put on the bumper. Also acting like the hood is going to collapse likenit was made of paper..... Also, if you actually watch Leno's garage episodes, you'd realize very few people appreciate vehicles more than Jay. So the whole "the richer you are, the less you appreciate" thing doesn't apply to Jay and his vehicles.
@@sherryda2018bb - We saw it on Friday. It was a pretty good movie. Hollywood exaggerated parts of it, but not to bad. It was a little long, but overall a pretty good movie. I'm glad I saw it.
@@Gaming2020-c1b actually, a lot of people are avoiding going to the cinema due to the fact that many in the Hollywood establishment are constantly lecturing us on how awful we are. We just use the term "Hollywood" as a metaphor.
I recently finished a Ford FE 428 cid engine complete rebuild. I'm a hobbyist but a pretty good DIYer at most things mechanical. The engine came from a 1966 T-Bird 'Q Code' Convertible in great condition. My Father-In-Law passed in 2020 and it was one of his several Muscle Cars. He removed the big engine in the 1980's but no one in the family knows why it was removed. I found piston #7 to have some bad carbon build-up so I assume bad rings or valve guides. The engine was rusted up and hanging on an engine stand. I will say..."wow"....those ole engines were heavy duty. I built a few Chevy big blocks (427, 454, 502) and the Ford is big and heavier built I think than a comparable Chevy. Both are wonderful designs from 50 plus years ago. Ford was doing it right back in the day. Saw the movie and yes very accurate. The Ford 427 cid is the legend for winning La Mans in the GT40. Very durable power from a big block turning 7000 RPM for 24 hours. Legendary. America does know a thing or two about winning car races.
@Dogurasu Ferrari won by not selling out to Ford. Ferrari is still racing at the top level, F1. If Ferrari had sold out to Ford, it probably won't be racing in F1 because Ford, like all American big3, is not really into top class racing.
@@bbb462cid Wow!, that's a rare engine these days, lately I'm driving a Lincoln HD332 in a "59 Ford C-800 truck. It's not a power house but it gets the corn to the elevator. Be safe my Ford driving friend.
I have to see this movie.Worked at a big time dealership back in the late 90's early 2000's.Clients would bring their show off cars in the service isle for every one to gawk at.The GT 40 would get every tech in the shop out of their stalls to come and have a look.Truly a wonderful American car.
I recently watched that movie "Ford vs Ferrari " and I really enjoyed the movie. I like all the knowledge i obtain from watching that movie. I also think that Christian Bale and Matt Damon are incredible actors and i think they really nailed their characters roles in that movie... two thumbs up.
@Cindy Sue - OK. This movie, of course, is history based and F&F was just fantasy based. If you know the story of this famous duel between Ford and Ferrari, this should be a good one!
Great interview. Fun idea to recapture the magazine cover. The Shelby family must have really thought highly of Matt’s portrayal of Carroll to hive him that coin. Pretty cool stuff...that’s like a an Oscar from the family who knew...
Will this movie try to portray the points of view of both players (like they did in the movie Rush) or will this be the totally "unbiased" "underdog" story of the guys that worked for the large car corporation that tried to buy the small italian brand? Because the name of the movie would suggest so
So glad Hollywood still has some people with balls to make a real movie like Ford v Ferrari. We need more films like these today more than ever. Plus it was a great film in general.
@Irvin Hoover - Interesting because I had a 1980 Mustang turbo 4 and the best part of that car was the car itself - not the engine. Ford didn't really have any turbo experience and they had problems with the '79 version, but supposedly they were corrected by 1980 - they weren't! It was poorly engineered with the catalytic converter just off the exhaust manifold and the turbo right off it. The cat disintegrated and blew the turbo at 60,000 miles. The engine was the only (but big) issue I had with the car. It was a fastback with TRX wheels and fat Michelin rubber and I splurged for optional Recaro seats - they were great. I would have preferred the V6 with a 4 speed but Ford only offered it with an automatic. Too bad, as I said, the car was fine but the engine was piss poor. Bought 2 VW GTIs after that! In fairness to Ford, ALL American companies produced their share of the crappiest excuses for a car in the 80s.
Practical effects doesn’t mean 100% real. I’m not sure that was pure CGI. Either it was some of the best CGI or more likely they wrecked a real (replica) car and composited it into the scene with the GT40.
errant3. If the cars are real physical objects doing what’s seen on camera, it’s typically considered a practical effect. Even if computers are used to splice the shots together.
I lived one block from Shelby in the sixties when I was a student at Santa Monica College, but lived near him in Playa del Rey, CA. He would drive either a 65-66 fastback Shelby or Cobra to his LAX facility and I would rush out and watch him drive by since the exhaust gave an early warning. While at SMC I called the Shelby office and they loaned me the 66 fastback Shelby prototype with new rear quarter windows and first automatic transmission for the SMC homecoming parade weekend. Later, in 1970, upon returning from Vietnam, I bought a 1965 Mustang convertible, converted it to a Shelby clone over the years and still have it in Florida. I never met him in the neighborhood, but later met him at SAAC conventions. Long live the Shelby name!
AWESOME
That's one hell of story. Something to tell the grandkids for sure!
OMG that's amazing, I'm so jealous. Thanks for staying cause I can't imagine what that would have been like
that's quite the story
You called on a larf and they loaned you a car for homecoming? Awesome
Leno's got a down to earth sentimental wholesomeness with cars, thats always fun to watch.
Ford vs. Ferrari is a fantastic movie. Highly recommended.
ehh its ok. Days of thunder is way better
@@thewedge8823 are you sure about that😂
Easily my favorite movie of 2019.
Tatenda Nyashanu I liked Ford V Ferrari, but there was too much cheese and Hollywood movie tropes for a movie that’s supposed to be factual. Enzo tipping his hat at the race’s end was a huge eye roller for me
Days of Thunder is great. And while it has its cheese moments too, is an amalgam of various NASCAR stories, primarily Tim Richmond. It isn’t portrayed as being factual
This movie flopped hard.They invested over $250 million in it and only brought it $225 million lol
Jay Leno and Matt Damon two things that fuel Jimmy Kimmel's nightmares.
Jimmy should have stuck with Adam Carola and The Man Show.
That was a great show.
So was Win Ben Steins Money.
This movie was a massive bomb and critical failure. Meanwhile Damon turned down Avatar and being set for life.
@@purefoldnz3070
If he isn't set for life by now, then he deserves to be destitute.
Purefoldnz just because critics hate it doesn’t make it bad. Seeing how many of them let their personal politics get in their way, I take what they say with a grain of salt
@@purefoldnz3070 Because 170m isn't enough to set you for life.
"Carroll Shelby - a man who could talk a dog off a meat truck!" Love that analogy! RIP Carroll Shelby.
Or sell a refrigerator to an eskimo?
Or a hooker off the streets
@@dumyjobby Or talk a pig into a ham sandwich
@Timothy Reid u tell . him buddy . i bet hes gonna give a hundred fcs
@Timothy Reid
Agreed....the truly educated don't realize you guys have a summertime. I bet the person who made that comment was from the United States too. 😂😂
Jay does such great interviews, I love that he and Damon were sitting on the hood of the Mustang.
I know, I thought the same thing. If I owned that car I'd be terrified of a small dent or scratch, but to those two, it's another car as it should be.
6:46 imagine pulling up to a red light and seeing a Shelby.... then you look inside and its Matt Damon driving Jay Leno around.
Cody Evans honestly it’s not even unusual if you live in Southern California it’s so weird 😂
Saw one at a light in Stillwater, OK my freshman year. A Judge setting next to it blippin' the throttle, no contest.
I don`t have to imagine it - I even have a video of it.
Christmas morning of 1997 Jay almost ran me off the 405/5 merger in LA. He was driving the Duesenberg and didn't see me when he merged into the fast lane. I knew it had to be Jay and when I caught up to him to past, I saw the chin and he gave a wave. "Merry Christmas Jay". lol
Cody Evans big deal
I worked for Carroll, in the early 2000's, and let me tell you, he was just a pleasure to work for. I couldn't wait to get to work in those days, he was the best employer anyone could ask for, along with Vince, my favorite best boss ever.
As a proud owner of a Shelby GT500 and proud member of Team Shelby I had the honor and privilege to meet Mr Shelby back in 2007. He was so down to earth and fun to chat with. RIP Mr Shelby you are truly missed.
I was born far too young, but had a picture of a GT500 printed out hanging on my wall as a kid. Resto project, $2500 selling bid on ebay. I've since fallen in love with the jet era and have a 1964 Comet with the now-well known 289 small block Ford, but really have a thing for the 60's Fords.
Matt Damon is a class guy. Great performance. Loved the film.
I am proud to day I knew him, I once was a partner in a Shelby dealership and talked to him several times.
He was a genuine person, down to earth and amazed at his success.
Jay is really like a little kid with a new toy he is just genuinely into it every time , make these clips that much more fun to watch.
The driver that first taped a wrench to his steering wheel was Sir Jackie Stewart
The lad looks funny and has a funny voice.
If it was Sir Jackie Stewart, he would have taped a spanner to his steering wheel.
A little sad he didn't mention my favorite tactic by Masten Gregory, which was bailing out before his car made impact.
Yup, Imagine a triple F1 world champion being referred to as 'one guy used to tape a wrench to his steering wheel'. You mean Jackie Stewart? 3 time formula one world champion? Legendary Racing Driver? 'one guy'
@@sega-kid I agree. Jackie Stewart is a legendary motorsports icon.
I just bought Le Mans 66 on DVD . Brilliant Both actors were outstanding .
Jesus Chirst..
It's Jason Bourne.
This means someone must die...
Actually, they just say after turning white in a CIA office. "Its Bourne"
If you beat him in a race he’ll kick the crap out of you
@@Runway4Two ; In fact the CIA officer says "Jesus Christ, that's Jason Bourne." It's from the 'Bourne Ultimatum' near the end of the station scene just before the assassination of the journalist.
😂
Great interview with Matt. Two guys talking and driving great cars, pure joy!
Ford vs Ferrari was to me, the movie of the Decade! Superbly acted. Fantastically authentic details. Lovely film. Kept me at the edge of my seat in 4D. And without even realising it I was planting my right foot into the carpet in those racing scenes.
The gift Shelby's family gave to Matt absolutely awesome. True appreciaton for the actor.
It’s funny. You see clearly when Jay Leno meets an “ important “ guest he is all of a sudden full of energy knows exactly what to say etc. Other times he is almost falling asleep 😂😂😂
Yep the "Phony" Ones get along great.
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denmark39 Not entirely sure I agree with that thesis.
It looks like professional respect. I enjoy his more earth tone approach with friends with common interests like Tim Taylor. Also he said that he didn't parituclary like doing the Late Show because he had to put on a face for those guests who he felt were vapid air heads most of them. Not sure how he feels about Matt Damon but the intereaction was very Late SHow-y.
@@@supercooled Did you mean Tim Allen? Tim Taylor was a TV character.
Obviously he did...
What's next spell check ?
"Shelby would have sold it to me!" - best line in the interview
yep name it with some gt and a number and the price just went up six figures lol
Ahhh ! Come on Jay !!! This was over before my popcorn was done popping
You try to interview
HI I'M MATT DAMON
No kidding!!!
Jay Leno's Garage is even better than his Tonight Show.
Jimmy Kimmel disliked this multiple times
Talk about a Soy Boy Silverman never gave his balls back she still holds them.
Kimmel is a pudge...
Jimmy Kimmel paid people to not go see the movie
Why tho?
Why?
I loved the movie, and this interview was top notch!
Thanks, Jay, real racing life grabs you by the balls to see what you’re gonna do next!
Ever since I was a kid, I loved the Cobra.
Rest easy Carroll.
Raise Hell Carrol!
Yee-Haaaaaaaaaaaaaw!
All red blooded heterosexual men love the AC Cobra 😁
I was in high school when the first 427 Cobra arrived at Marshall Ford in Mayfield, Ohio. A buddy and I went to see it and I was stunned at how small and brutal it looked. To this day that is the coolest car I have ever seen.
the engine sound is eargasm!!!!!!
Car Nut Here !! In the late sixties I drove up to Lime Rock Conn. from Bergen Co. NJ to see the SCCA races... A Production grid would be All 427 Cobras and 427 Corvettes ...maybe 14 cars total. ...THE SOUND was unreal on the standing start green flag ... Like Thunder in intensity ! All those big block V 8's going absolute flat out....Sound ! !
"Nice stopwatch."
"You want one? They're Italian."
Favorite line in the movie. The other one is Ford II telling Shelby to go to war.
This is Jay Leno paying respect. He definitely has my respect. (:
Jay Leno SUCKS. Remember he stole the Tonight Show from two different people.
@@JohnSmith-yd5wq I didn't say he was perfect. I said he had my respect.
Thank you, Mr. Smith for your input. You are appreciated. (:
@@WarriorsPhoto Respected for what? HAving money and buying expensive cars? Like most rich people? How about having HONOR and being a man of your word?
John Smith No, you’re a towel!
This story has fascinated me since childhood, so excited to see this movie. Thank you for this video Jay
“Maaaattttt Daaamon” - famous Matt Damon quote from Team America, his greatest acting performance ;)
LOL LOL LOL
Beat me too it!
First thing that came to mind.. nice
@@McClellan71 Always! Every time I hear the name.
Damon= no talent
That Ford GT looks amazing. I used to own a Sunbeam Tiger with the small block Ford V8 engine.
Mine had the 260 cu.in., which was enough. You did not need a heater to keep your toes warm! I usually would start out in 2nd gear, then upshift directly to 4th. I also jacked the rear end about 2 inches which I felt made the Tiger look even better.
Phil Perri i agree I own a v8 Chevy
gdsandkes,did you see Jay Leno's Tiger Road Test?
I loved the Sunbeam since I saw that Maxwell Smart drove one in Get Smart, V-8 sounds insane for that body weight but fun and probably not much different than a V-8 Chevy Vega, depending on suspension etc.
That Sunbeam Tiger was WAY COOL !!
Jay’s TV show doesn’t hold a candle to the web series
What TV show, and what's a TV?
Because the TV show is boomer-tier crap for people with no attention span.
Yep. Television is dead to me. TH-cam will allow a ten hour video. I'll take long form videos any day over television. Especially for car related builds or reviews.
Donald Garver can you read? The web series predates his CNBC show. I never mentioned The Tonight Show. Way to move a goalpost
Jeff Sol cable is TV. I know you wanted to be clever, but you tried and failed
Looks like the boy next door and looked smashing as Shelby! Jays the typical irish guy you wanna spend a Sunday with!
Can't wait to see the movie
Joe Valdrighi me neither mon !!
Great cast, epic story, real cars.
I have that day off, I will see it then
I think of everyone I know in my vicinity, I'm the only one who's excited to see this on the big screen lol
Can't wait for Friday night!!!!
Jackie Stewart was the driver who taped the wrench to the steering wheel.
Spanner
John benline your right, he is a spanner🤪
That's nuts!
When you struggle with your beloved one,use a wrench.....was speaking of a car but i guess it is applied to human too :))))
LOL!
Totally awesome. Very special experience for both Jay and Matt. Nice gift from the Shelby family. So cool!!
The BEST Enzo Ferrari story ever... Years ago a farm tractor maker named Ferruccio Lamborghini, bought a Ferrari sports car, and occasional had problems with it. He had the opportunity to meet Enzo Ferrari at a gathering of Italian industrialist, Ferruccio Lamborghini introduces himself to Enzo, mentions he owns a Ferrari and that he has problems, and offers suggestions to improve the car. Enzo scoffs at the 'little' 'farm tractor' maker. That all it took... Ferruccio Lamborghini set his sights on making a car BETTER than Ferrari.. and he did... First car ever to be characterized as "SUPER CAR" and Lamborghini never looked back again.
this time Jay looks more happy and excited than usual XD
Jay is a Ford man all the way. Plus he owns Lamborghini's over Ferrari.
Alfredo M Where did Jay exit from?
Conversation with hetero celebrities is a rare opportunity nowadays, I guess...
Matt Damon seems like such an alright guy
Harry Long just until he starts talking politics
He needs an electric Shelby...
@@echotoday I guess he's a good guy if you agree with his politics.
He's a typical Hollywood out-of-touch lib who styles himself an intellectual man-of- the- people.
@@denmac19 of course he is sweetie
Jay goes from strength to strength while doing the things his loves... What a winner in LIFE!! Lol
Another great interview, almost missed it because it did not show on my feed. Good thing I check the channel manually!
Like seeing the Cobra
Lujon
Same and the Ford GT.
I guess it’s not really appealing to anyone other than “car-guys,” but Ford v Ferrari is a great flick! Not just because I love the cars and the history, but the acting and storytelling is top notch.
Thanks for sharing Jay, I’m really looking forward to seeing this movie. Mr. Shelby will always be a national treasure.
Watching this makes me realize how long it's been since I've watched late night television
Great video, Jay !!!
Top actor, great car show, fantastic subject matter and great cars!! So stoked to see this film!!!
"Ryan? RYAN?" Damon: "Right here, sir. In this Shelby Cobra"
Saw the movie last Thursday... Simply great, a must see! Now enjoying all these behind the scene stories and of course this episode of Jay Leno’s Garage. Thanks guys for putting it together!
Jay, the front lip of your GT is unnervingly close to the ground here. Love your channel!
I noticed the tire was pretty far up into the wheel well, 50+ year old springs.
@@bigredc222 a gt 50 yrs old? mmk
The suspension can be raised, so shouldn't be an issue when he pulled away
I was talking about Mustang 350GT, when Jay and Matt are sitting on it the springs are compressed a good bit, I just assumed Paul was talking about the same thing, the new GT is just sitting normal.
As far as the GT40 not 40, I agree with Robert.
It’s called race mode folks, the gt40 can change its ride height for public roads. Ironically it’s height is only 40” in race mode.
“He had a good heart...” - Or at least a good donor heart to replace his not-so-good heart.
Yes, Shelby won Le Mans in '59. But people keep forgetting about Phil Hill, who was the first American to win it, the year earlier. Further, Hill was the only driver to win both Le Mans _and_ the F1 driver's championship in the same year, 1961. He won Le Mans again in '62.
Thank you for remembering.
I had the extreme good fortune to grow up in Dearborn in the 60s. While working at a local department store, my boss turned out to be married to Bob Negstad - the engineer responsible for the first Mustang suspension, later the suspensions for the LeMans cars. I ended up dating Negstad's step-daughter who took me to 'his work' one night, a place called Kar Kraft. which was located down a side street in a light industrial area. We entered through an office, then walked through a door which took us into the garage. Even though I was a mere 17 years-old, I understood that I was in the presence of automotive history as all the LeMans cars shipped back from Europe were in that room. I even got to sit in one and couldn't believe how small and tight-fitting the seat was. Those were fabulous days for motorsports and I've got many memories of some very fast Fords.
Jay: "I don't like it when drivers go whoaaaaaa...." Literally what he does himself in almost all his videos. :P
That's when NOS or VTEC kicks in and everything becomes blurry.
He meant when the driver does that and nothing actually happening it's all CGI
@@after_midnight9592 exactly. Just like the documentary The Fast and the Furious depicted
*kimi enters the chat* bwoaaaah
Jeremy De Backer Jealous, maybe?
OH MAN!!!! This intro is so F... cool! I realy want to see more of this two dudes, talking about the history of racing cars! EPIC!!! MORE...
Yess!! I'm dying to see that movie
dying*
you‘re dying of a stroke
At least don't die before the movie come out!! XD fly safe!!
The movie was horrible
The movie was awesome
Very cool to see such talented people just chillin talking about history not just any history but cool American history great job you guys!
I appreciate the respect for the sport and the drivers.
One of my favorite car films. To hell with the fast series.
Great video! It's so nice to see Matt Damon taking his grandpa for a ride. 😁
Jay Leno still got it, this was a great interview. And you could tell this is something he is completely passionate about.
They say the first motorized Drag Race happened 2 minutes after the second ever car was made.
What a fantastic clip. Matt is so genuine you can't help but like him enormously. And yep our car club is heading off to see this movie on November 14 here in Australia. Thanks Jay and the team.... the assassin... oh got to love that lol
Can’t wait to see this film! I was a huge fan of the late Dan Gurney and to have his son playing him should be great. Matt, also a favorite actor should represent Mr. Shelby to a tee!
Edward Grant Really? That’s who you’d choose? A guy from Boston to play a guy from Texas? A guy 8” shorter than Shelby?
Gotta agree, Overbuilt. I like Matt Damon, but a long, lanky Texan he ain't. Matthew McConaughey would've been a better fit.
Matt Damon is a traitor. He moved from America. He loves the money he makes. In films. He should have not gotten the Shelby part. Ben could have played him better. But he cant keep is nose clean. Shawn
Shawn Beck Had no idea that Damon left the country. Figures though. Funny how he doesn’t have any problem playing an iconic American from American racing culture...
My first car at 16 was a 1966 Must GT with the K code Cobra engine. Basically the same engine minus the tri Y headers. I had a lot of fun with that car.
Driving down the road normally and then seeing those two in a Shelby Cobra that would be crazy!
You can tell Jay is a true car enthusiasts. Matt and Christian did a great job in tge movie
I think Matt and Christian both did an amazing job in capturing the essence of Carol Shelby and ken’s story 👍🏼, it’s not everyday that you get to play Jay’s hero in a movie, 😆
Phenomenal film. Hollywood does feel the weight of getting these stories right, and sure did with this film. Well done.
How fun! It was nice to see these two men together and what a nice gift Jay gave Matt from the family. Wow. I am super excited to see the movie too. Heidi
This movie will get me back in a movie theater for the first time since the last movie I actually bought a ticket for. Master And Commander starring Russell Crowe.
You're missing out... and so is your loved one in more ways than you are admitting to yourself.
I saw that movie on AFN. I just saw the trailer then they broadcast it. I thought it was a commercial, but I ended up watching the whole thing...
You really missed Rush
The driver that taped a wrench to his steering wheel was three-time F1 champion Jackie Stewart, especially for when they raced at the Nurburgring.
I'm not a car guy, there are cars that I'd like to own, but this was a good movie. "I wanna go fast!"
Great show Jay and Matt! Love you guys..
I CANT BELIEVE YOU GUYS ARE SITTING ON A 65 GT-350 WITH YOUR FEET ON THE BUMPER, LIKE ITS A OLD FARM TRUCK!!! THATS HARD TO WATCH!
Oh please... My uncle used to bang my Aunt on the hood of his GT500... I still can’t get the picture out of my head... BTW, he still has the car, but He’s been through several “Aunts”...😂😂😂
If that's the case, Dale, that hood will need some major repair... or that fiberglass is super thick! :)
Thought the same thing , i bet Mat Damon only put his Foot up when he saw Jay Leno do it first ! LOL
Bruce Greg talking like a little shoe dust is going to do irreparable damage to that steel bumper. As if it wouldn't collect more dirt while being driven than any shoe would put on the bumper. Also acting like the hood is going to collapse likenit was made of paper.....
Also, if you actually watch Leno's garage episodes, you'd realize very few people appreciate vehicles more than Jay. So the whole "the richer you are, the less you appreciate" thing doesn't apply to Jay and his vehicles.
What? You think Jay is worried about that paint. 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Thank you ! I've watched the movie three times and still not tired of it !
I’m not a fan of Hollywood but I might go see this movie.
I'm not either but I think that was in a movie were he was a janitor and a genius
Its a great movie-we saw it last night and I would def see it again. Very well done.
@@sherryda2018bb - We saw it on Friday. It was a pretty good movie. Hollywood exaggerated parts of it, but not to bad. It was a little long, but overall a pretty good movie. I'm glad I saw it.
My god. I wonder what is wrong with a nation when someone wont go to the cinema due to where it was made.
@@Gaming2020-c1b actually, a lot of people are avoiding going to the cinema due to the fact that many in the Hollywood establishment are constantly lecturing us on how awful we are. We just use the term "Hollywood" as a metaphor.
I recently finished a Ford FE 428 cid engine complete rebuild. I'm a hobbyist but a pretty good DIYer at most things mechanical. The engine came from a 1966 T-Bird 'Q Code' Convertible in great condition. My Father-In-Law passed in 2020 and it was one of his several Muscle Cars. He removed the big engine in the 1980's but no one in the family knows why it was removed. I found piston #7 to have some bad carbon build-up so I assume bad rings or valve guides. The engine was rusted up and hanging on an engine stand. I will say..."wow"....those ole engines were heavy duty. I built a few Chevy big blocks (427, 454, 502) and the Ford is big and heavier built I think than a comparable Chevy. Both are wonderful designs from 50 plus years ago. Ford was doing it right back in the day. Saw the movie and yes very accurate. The Ford 427 cid is the legend for winning La Mans in the GT40. Very durable power from a big block turning 7000 RPM for 24 hours. Legendary. America does know a thing or two about winning car races.
Ferrari is still around and stronger than ever. I'd say in the end, Ferrari won by not selling out to Ford, no?
They sold out to Fiat instead in 1969.
They both won. Ford is doing just fine too.
I'd rather own and work for Ferrari then Ford. Ha.
@@jimbobxcityguy5338 not just you, 10/10 guys would
@Dogurasu Ferrari won by not selling out to Ford. Ferrari is still racing at the top level, F1. If Ferrari had sold out to Ford, it probably won't be racing in F1 because Ford, like all American big3, is not really into top class racing.
Great episode. I love this channel.
those fake engine sounds when matt arrives
yeah, that was hokey
Because Matt is scared of real engines.
@@bufordt.justice4052 you mean like the one that scares Guy Martin?
@@bufordt.justice4052 so like my 462?
@@bbb462cid Wow!, that's a rare engine these days, lately I'm driving a Lincoln HD332 in a "59 Ford C-800 truck. It's not a power house but it gets the corn to the elevator. Be safe my Ford driving
friend.
I have to see this movie.Worked at a big time dealership back in the late 90's early 2000's.Clients would bring their show off cars in the service isle for every one to gawk at.The GT 40 would get every tech in the shop out of their stalls to come and have a look.Truly a wonderful American car.
I guess when you've commanded a tank in the D day landings at Normandy, you have a different perspective on driving racing cars like those
I love how Jay just sits on his half a million dollar GT350 like it was a Camry or something. He's a true enthusiast.
I recently watched that movie "Ford vs Ferrari " and I really enjoyed the movie. I like all the knowledge i obtain from watching that movie. I also think that Christian Bale and Matt Damon are incredible actors and i think they really nailed their characters roles in that movie... two thumbs up.
I met Carol Shelby in the 80s at a racetrack called Road America. It was a classic car road race weekend. It was very cool shaking his hand.
This is likely one the few movies I’ll go see in IMAX hoping that they get it right.
It's perfect
Thet got it right.
Two of my favorite people . . . I watched this clip um... many times. And Le Mans and The Martian too! Thanks Jay/Matt.
Now this is what kind of movie we need with a good storyline good racing no more Fast and the Furious
I seen up to the 2nd one and said no more.
@Cindy Sue - You "seen" up to what 2nd one?
@@Loulovesspeed Fast and Furious.
@Cindy Sue - OK. This movie, of course, is history based and F&F was just fantasy based. If you know the story of this famous duel between Ford and Ferrari, this should be a good one!
@@Loulovesspeed FnF is a remake of a black and white movie from the 50s.
Great interview. Fun idea to recapture the magazine cover. The Shelby family must have really thought highly of Matt’s portrayal of Carroll to hive him that coin. Pretty cool stuff...that’s like a an Oscar from the family who knew...
The 289 is my all-time dream car. OMG, such a beautiful beasty of a thing.
289 trumps the 427 any day
The 427 is the "real beast"!
Great show!!!! AsJay can do and so often does……great to see a friendly, enjoyable and pleasant “back and forth”…BRAVO!!!!
Will this movie try to portray the points of view of both players (like they did in the movie Rush) or will this be the totally "unbiased" "underdog" story of the guys that worked for the large car corporation that tried to buy the small italian brand? Because the name of the movie would suggest so
Fantastic movie, these guys were phenomenal in the roles !!!!! Learned alot about Carol and Ken and the history !!!!
Dear whoever runs Jay's youtube channel:
The description of this video is incorrect.
P.S. please don't ban me I like your vids
so .... CNBC has Fake News is what you're saying? :p
Jay was just about to have a drive of the electric Merc but Matt Damon suddenly showed up.
I concur
Love that photo recreation! Crazy what technology can do
A whole movie about Shelby's life would be great
It's coming from Adam Carolla in mid-November. It'll be far more tral than Matt Damon's Hollywood fantasy.
So glad Hollywood still has some people with balls to make a real movie like Ford v Ferrari. We need more films like these today more than ever. Plus it was a great film in general.
Minor point but the 289 Hi Po from Ford was rated at 271 HP. Shelby quickly bumped it up to 306 HP with a cam, headwork and headers in the Cobra.
@Irvin Hoover - Interesting because I had a 1980 Mustang turbo 4 and the best part of that car was the car itself - not the engine. Ford didn't really have any turbo experience and they had problems with the '79 version, but supposedly they were corrected by 1980 - they weren't! It was poorly engineered with the catalytic converter just off the exhaust manifold and the turbo right off it. The cat disintegrated and blew the turbo at 60,000 miles. The engine was the only (but big) issue I had with the car. It was a fastback with TRX wheels and fat Michelin rubber and I splurged for optional Recaro seats - they were great. I would have preferred the V6 with a 4 speed but Ford only offered it with an automatic. Too bad, as I said, the car was fine but the engine was piss poor. Bought 2 VW GTIs after that! In fairness to Ford, ALL American companies produced their share of the crappiest excuses for a car in the 80s.
Jay and Matt bloody legends , down to earth . Just really nice blokes.
“nothing’s CGI”
shows cgi clip
Practical effects doesn’t mean 100% real. I’m not sure that was pure CGI. Either it was some of the best CGI or more likely they wrecked a real (replica) car and composited it into the scene with the GT40.
@@JSchroederee so cgi??? The fact that they filmed a car before and then put it in, doesn't mean it's for real...
errant3. If the cars are real physical objects doing what’s seen on camera, it’s typically considered a practical effect. Even if computers are used to splice the shots together.
@@JSchroederee yeah, but the point is the scene is not for real.
crash was real and cgi was used just a bit to make it look perfect.
Awesome interview. Love both these guys. Classic people.