Early Car Aerodynamics: 1934 Chrysler Airflow - Jay Leno’s Garage
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A multimillionaire scrambling to put together videos for his fans as if it was the only thing in the world that mattered. This man... this man...
I would hardly call it “scrambling”... I think it’s a salve for these unprecedented times. With a pandemic and divisive politics we are currently experiencing, some how a well respected comedian sharing his love of cars is just the thing to unite us. I love Jay more these days than I ever did as a fan of his tenure in the Tonight Show.
After all the goings-on these days I certainly don't mind a diversion like this. Besides I love old cars.
Yea i think historically Jay will be much more important to the car community than the entrainment community.
@@TheCorrectionist1984 He'll be important to a lot of people.
@@CalvinHikes jay is right now
Jay is the Mr. Rogers of classic cars. There's something very comforting and reassuring about his videos, his presentation, and I always learn something new.
I feel like Mr. Rogers wouldn't have made a butt joke. :)
It's hard not to like Jay. I keep imagining being able to visit his shop one day and picking the three cars I would want to see (to avoid wasting his time.) The trouble is picking the three. I figure one of the Dobles, the F1 and the SM or his Packard Twin Six or the Espada or one of the Miuras... it would be tough to choose!
I don’t mind guests, but I really like Jay on these fireside chats.
His mind is as sharp as ever.
Especially when he has nipple-access zippers on his shirt
If you open the windshield you will get bugs on your teeth.
Just needs the cigar
Solo Jay is very relaxing to listen to.
Hey Jay. I'm an intensive care doctor in NJ and have been swept up in this whole pandemic thing. Your videos have really helped me through the past few very difficult months. I find your small-scale productions to be so genuine and down to earth. Your passion for cars comes shining through. Thanks for helping us through!!!
Thank You for Your Service. Hope you are vacced, and healthy! Thanks Doc!
No - thank YOU for your service and for working through this insane period!
@@captainbart this comment has aged like fine milk.
Thank you good Sir. You deserve every bit of distraction you can get. I wish you the best 👌 👍
@@jeffreyalexander7504😅
Ive really been enjoying these solo videos. They feel a lot more personal, and I like how Jay just talks about the cars, you can tell he is very passionate
I agree. I care more about the cars and Jay's insights than I do production quality anyway.
I hope Jay keeps doing them like this.
@@etherboy3540 Well said!
Jay, like the rest of the idiotic dem until the election lockdowned US, looks so sad and older now. th-cam.com/video/k6xnM3fwDGg/w-d-xo.html
I've always tried to find the videos where it's his own car he's talking about so I've really enjoyed the pandemic videos lol
It's quite humanizing hearing Jay complaining about TH-cam limitations, just like the rest of the creators.
TH-cam wanted to fix the copyright system several years ago. Now it seems they’ve doubled down.
Jay has been on the platform far longer than the other socialites and TV turn ins. He's as much one of us as anyone else.
@A Republic If You Can Keep It. TH-cam has gone after the music of THE COMPOSERS of the music. All anyone has to do is complain, and BOOM! a strike. By anyone,at any time, for no reason.
And his concerns are stated in such a calm matter in fact style. No yelling, screaming, crying, or fit throwing as we see all the time today. Truly a gentleman!
It's the greed of the artists. They want their cake and to eat it too. You can't claim it's YOUR song, your movie, your image... if you sell it to me. Does Chrysler sell you a car and tell you "It's still ours.... we're only letting you use it." No other industry gets away with this BS except "artists". They make millions and still tell you what you can and can't do with a thing you legally purchased.
One of our neighbors had an Airflow in the early 1940s. As a kid I thought it was very big and very scary.
You're right, it is quite scary looking, almost foreboding. Not that a Duesenberg is what you would call friendly! These remind me of the cars driven by villains in comics.
@@francoisoosthuizen7912 It's a car you don't just park: you leave it lurking somewhere...
Holy s... You are the oldest by far what i had witness on youtube, ..maybe on internet .. ever. Gongrats !
My grandfather owned a DeSoto Airflow. One of my earliest memories was riding in that car. This was in the mid 1940s.
Same thing I thought about the early 50’s Buick’s as a kid.
“Very Kardashian like if you will”
Still the late night host eh? Lol
:D Jay is just so naturally funny and likeable guy.
Jay, that comment was the icing on an awesome video!! You are the best shows here!!
I once read a private eye novel where the hero had to accompany a client to a meeting at a house in a dumpy part of town at night. There were no curbs, only ditches in front of the houses. They crossed the ditch "on a board about as wide as JLo's rear end". That line has always stuck with me.
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First the Tatra and now the Airflow! He's hitting all the ones I've been longing for...
@A Warm Gun Sometimes, when I'm not pining
I love the Airflow. All of the Art Deco details are fantastic. So far ahead of its time, and beautiful. Great colour as well!
I worked at Chrysler Engineering in Highland Park, Michigan in the 1960s where they had a black Chrysler Airflow permanently on display on the third floor of the front offices. I was only 20 at the time and found it to be very inspiring to see the innovative design work of those previous creative minds.
The older Chrysler was the best things ever made. Amazing styling, amazing reliability, and last the most convenience. And some were pretty fast with the hemi. However the newer Chrysler have a lot more convenient as in trunk space and overall space. I thought the stow-n-go seats was genius on Chrysler part, if I was an engineer I probably would have never thought of that. Chrysler is my favorite brand and I hope to work for them one day.
@@jamesmylife6578 I'd never buy a Fiat product like Chrysler. My wife got a Caravan, and some of the bad engineering I've seen is spectacularly awful, such as the seats that fold down into the floorboard, 4 steps no one knows how to do to unfold them, and that meaning that the spare tire has to go where a traditional transmission would go, and you need instructions (not included) in how to get to the mini-spare. Plus it would be near impossible to reach out in the mud! Also a weird shift lever on the dash... can't reach ANYTHING to work on it in the engine bay (but at least you don't have to take a fender off to get to the battery.) Plus, in this day and age: 16 miles to the gallon. Add to that, the plastic key, and the horrible key fob that means you set off the panic button just walking away from the car when you put the "key" in your pocket. Also, the recalls and problems with the power windows (Drivers motor and controls replaced three times) and doors. Plus, parts from China! Seriously, do I need the doors to open themselves? No.
@@fixitmann6685 ok. Why r u telling me this?
The Airflow was my dad's first car. He loved that car. They use to call them the "Up side down bath tub". Wish Jay would have done this car review a few years earlier. My dad passed at 93 a couple of years ago. He still talked about that car to the end. Thanks Jay. I personally love that car.
I really like the more intimate feel of Jay being alone and not having a whole crew with him.
I hope he continues to do so
Thanks Jay.. I've come to enjoy these Pandemic special solo videos.
One of the most beautiful cars I've ever seen. The blue is stunning.
Yes, there is something about the blue on the cars of that era that has a very special place in my heart.
That car is perfectly built in its time ❤
Thanks Jay for preserving these cars and introducing us to them.
Like listening to Jay's background info on the cars, like the Wright Brothers connection, I just enjoy listening to what Jay has to say, can never have too much info, what an innovative car and my god all the room.
Thanks again Jay!
@John P Garry not Linda. So who asked for your ignorant political comment. Take it somewhere else troll.
Jay, my grandfather was a stern Dutchman who was general manager of a DeSoto-Plymouth dealership in central PA. He took delivery of a ‘34 DeSoto Airflow. Story goes that the car drew so much attention to him that he turned it back in and took something more ‘traditional’. I have liked the design of the Airflows for sometime. Recently, three ‘34 DeSotos Airflows were in an auction nearby…one was very rebuildable, two were parts cars…but enough to make a complete Airflow. My wife reminded me of my age (81) and just walked away. I love the Chrysler Imperial Airflow you have. I have never heard of nor seen one. Stunning. Thank you for the video feature.
I must say, these "pandemic" videos are my favorites! Just you, and the featured car... can't beat it.
Yes like the Chrysler building in New York. Art Decco at its finest, the prettiest building in New York in my opinion and this is a beautiful car.
I agree. Art Deco was the period when the old passions of art met new possibilities of modern times. Truly so inspiring in a sense that everything is possible.
Robert Davidson Art Deco was a lovely time for Design. 1920s-1970s. R.I.P Old Design.
A streamlined, Art Deco classic down to its teardrop headlights. There are some great online images of the car at the Chrysler Building. My students study it in art class. Thanks Jay!
I was wondering if it was Art Deco ... very cool!
@@michaeleaster1815 Hi Michael, it may not be beautiful in the traditional sense but it has what philosophers tend to call honest form as the form follows its function. Kudos to a fellow art and automobile lover!
How Cool, I really liked my Art teacher, if you search for the Dealer promo for this Car, ahead of it time is a small understatement, Safety Glass, Unit-Body, Aerodynamic in design, and oh yeah, can be driven over a cliff and rolled over by a Stunt driver.. Doors still open and car drives away.. also the finest Stainless steel, like the Chrysler Building..
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@@AtZero138 Amazing video! We need more advertising like this today! Thanks, At Zero!
I was fortunate to restore a couple of Wright Brothers bicycles back in the day. When you were going through boxes of miscellaneous bike parts you could always spot the Wright Brother's castings. Elegant.
90 years later, that grill is the centerpiece of this beauty.
90 years later? How about 20 years ago in my old HS? The guys weren't smart enough to appreciate aerodynamics. It was all about grills, suicide doors, and "rims."
Cars back then were wide in the rear, “Kardashian-like”. That made me nearly choke and spewed soda all over my iPad. Jay has not lost a bit.
what are you watching/listening/reading as comedy man? :}
Durox Kilo - I was quoting what Jay Leno said in this video. Play it again and listen.
@@lescobrandon3047 i'm familiar w/ mr Leno's joke.. not the first time he's used it :}
Durox Kilo - well it was my first time. And I am giggling while writing this.
@@lescobrandon3047 :} wish you all the best
As a cynical old man bored of the internet I thank you for sharing your cars.
Man alive. Every time you think you've seen it all, Jay pulls yet another stunningly rare and important, immaculately restored and running car out of his back pocket. His collection is truly jaw-dropping.
I gotta say I like your pandemic series. There is a casual intimacy with just you talking about the car that enhances the episode.
At every angle, especially the side view, this is truly a beautiful car. And the paint job is stellar. As usual, another great video. Thanks Jay!!👍😎
I'm glad somebody else noticed. Really is a nice paint job. 👍
These older cars were so distinctive, unlike today's cars which mostly follow the exact same computer optimized shape, which ironically is the result of "Airflow" analysis, LOL!!
Yes, that deep blue color they used from the 30's into the 40's was gorgeous.
“Kardashian like”, haha. Oh boy Jay.
Shoulda called it the "Kim Chrysler"..........LOL.
Tom Nekuda Lots of room in the trunk,
I thought this was about 'air flow',not 'wide-body'...?
Zing, Zang, Pow.... Super Nice Guy, although I've never met him, I've known plenty of Car folks who have, always like the content but rarely makes me laugh, except how he looks like he's wearing Bifocals while driving.. but yes I laughed at his Kim joke.. even Traffic is better in a Classic.. Daily driver everyday and everywhere 68 Dodge Dart.. peace
I like how he subtly backed up about Kardashian like cars beeing appealing for the (pause) 'passengers' 😁
My late Dad just loved the Airflow. ❤
Certainly not going to question Jay on his car knowledge. Hands down he's the man. I do have to say though. The Airflow got its name from the wind tunnel in which it was designed.
That being said, keep 'em coming Jay. Arguably your best work has been since the pandemic began
Like clock work every Sunday night! Another great Video Jay! Thank you for keeping this going even in these dark days of COVID 19 .
Wonderful car!
I like this relaxed format, if I can call it that. It's like seeing a great band in a club, rather than a stadium!
Good analogy, well said. 👍
It's official. Jay will go down more as the car expert and automobile historian than a late night host in my book. I can't overstate how much I enjoy these shows and how much I've learned. That's a true legacy.
“Wide in the back, very Kardashian like...” !!!! Omg Jay Leno is a national treasure/living legend
Jay has phenomenal knowledge about his giant collection and cars in general.
Never knew any car had vent windows that could roll down with the side window, how cool!
Yeah, that is cool. I can't believe he has the manual.
Cars in the past were more advanced than people realize. Once government regulations started to dominate car design the style innovation levels started to decline.
Innovations in modern cars are all about electronics that a customer will never see or understand.
@@tomhatch2011 Me too. I would have thought the manual would be rarer than the car. But he has it.
When I started with Ford Engineering in the mid-'60s, there were a good number of former Chrysler employees in our shops. Some of the older guys had worked in the Chrysler body shop building Airflow Chrysler and DeSoto bodies. Panel fits were a real problem, as all-metal bodies were a novelty back then. To make the bodies suitable for paint they had to use lead body filler. A lot of lead! (Plastic body filler came much later.) Lead poisoning became an occupational hazard for Chrysler Airflow body shop personnel. Chrysler took to providing free milk for the employees, via little milk carts which were continually pushed up & down the aisles. The theory was the would chelate the lead out of the workers' bodies...
I have a Photo of my Grandfather, circa 1955, Holding my Uncle and standing next to my
(8-9 YO) Dad in front of his 1934 Airflow. He loved that car. Talked about it often until the month he died, in 1995. So ahead of its time.
Oh you wanna turn the radio on?
Today's owner's manuals: See your dealer!!!! 🤣🤣🤣 hilarious.
Or, sometimes, it even says go and take the radio manual. So why the hell the car has a manual if such a basic thing like this is not in it :D
Its true though.
There will be 100 pages on how to wear the seatbelt, though!
I've actually seen owners manuals that recommend going to the dealer for help operating the radio, absolutely ridiculous in my opinion
Better yet, *Go to **www.insertautomotivebrandhere.com/owners/manuals** to download your vehicle's manual*
It's amazing the passion Jay still has for these vintage cars - seems like he almost loves his collection like children (don't think he has any). I think I might get bored with it all eventually, although I'm sure buying would still be exciting, yet Jay always seems like he treasures the ones he has owned for years. He says he never sells any of his cars, and it's easy to see his attachment to each of them in these videos. Thanks for sharing Jay!
I have to tell you that these episodes have been a wonderful escape for me. My father's passing and the pandemic have gotten me down, but the pure joy Jay Leno has for automobiles and motorcycles and the fact that I am learning something has helped.
A truly remarkable car obviously introduced too early for success in the marketplace. I had no idea there were vehicles around with built in headlights as early as 1934. Thank you so much for a fascinating video.
I hope these pandemic J shows continue...if it ends. THIS is how I love the show.
If Comrade Newsome gets his way these LOCKDOWNS will never end.
@@kathyflorcruz552 m'freedum
I really love the pandemic editions. What a great car. Thanks God Jay has enough cars and bikes in his garage so in worst case we can enjoy pandemic editions at least for a year))
Such an underrated car! I don’t know why more people don’t appreciate the airflow like the Tatra T87. It was such a revolutionary design not just for aerodynamics but for a number of other reasons like the skeleton frame structure, the engine and rear axle placement, suspension and like Jay is showing the cool windows. Very cool!
Thanks Mr Lino. Not only are you one of my personal favorite comedians. Tv personalitys.. Even squeaky clean jokes. But u lug a camera around for my automotive enjoyment. Im by no means rich. The newest nicest vehicle ive ever owned is my 2010 f150. But u have all my favorites. Even the old mazdas. Thanks Jay. Keep denim alive my man.
4:00 now i know where kim got her rear design hahahaha.
😂
Uh -- no complaints from me n' Kanye.
@@shannonwittman950 lol good one
More room for passengers!
... hangin' that spare out back where it's easy to get at.
I like when Jay mentions other cars from the period so i google them and find other awesome classic cars. Like when he mentioned Delahaye.
Small things please small minds...
My Dad was a Big Chrysler fan my Grandfather had a 1950 imperial classic! We had many over the years he spoke foundly of this one! ❤️ 👍
I love the fact that you are still giving us wonderful content Jay. Your collection is amazing and I am thankful you share it with us!
I liked that Jay conveys how automotive styling and engineering is linked to thinks like architecture, trains, and aeronautics.
I've never seen a grill that beautiful, on Any car. So Cool!
Beautiful car. I love that waterfall design in front. The entire car looks elegant.
Loved it. These solo vids have a great vibe, like it was just a couple of guys talking about the car. Corporate guests are way overrated. Love the Airflow and the fact that we’re talking about a semi-obscure vehicle. Really appreciate the effort.
Jay's solo visits are so much more intimate - I feel like I'm there with him. I think COVID has been an inspiration.
Personally, I am loving these "Pandemic" Episodes... I love seeing Jay doing deeper dives into his collection and showing some of these rare and forgotten gems.
What a genuinely nice guy Jay Leno is. Started watching his videos due to CV19 lockdown in Thailand. Always a pleasure to watch and never bad language or lewd comments. Always interesting to listen to. As an Englishman I doff my hat respectfully to him. 🎩👍
I missed this one but I did drive a '47 Windsor in high school and a beloved '64 Crown Coupe three-tone that I miss to this day. That car was magic!
I am constantly impressed with how well Jay can frame himself in shots. I guess with a lifetime in the entertainment industry you learn a thing or two.
Or three
True, but I have enjoyed the occasional shot where he has inadvertently cropped off part of his own head. :)
@@pulaski1 Or sometimes when he is underneath the car his thumb is partially on the lens.
I wouldn't be surprised if he's on the phone with the guy who does his videos, but I also wouldn't be surprised if he did it all by himself.
Thank you, Jay, for giving us a tour of your Airflow. Another great Covid-era video....actually, a great video period. Superbly beautiful car. Such great styling. The interior looks so luxurious and comfortable. When Jay showed the driver's door window...how you could put the entire window section down....my jaw dropped like an old boat anchor. I had never seen anything like that before. The engineering that went into that window system alone boggles my public-school educated brain.
I worked as a mailman in the late 60's in Seattle . I was walking near Broadway and saw one of these parked with the original owner in it. He gave me a ride around the reservoir. The car was mint.
The door closed like a bank vault. What a great car.
Loving relaxed Jay. I feel like he’s just having a good time. Pandemic edition is probably a lot of work for him by himself. I imagine he wants a crew back. Oh well, thanks Jay and Co.
Thanks Jay for keeping the content coming, we all enjoy these more than you know.
I love the old cars... 1930's 1940's 1950's.. there so old and you can tell Jay loves em!
The oldest PT Cruiser.
Where so old?
I'm starting to love everything old considering how awful these days are
35 to 57, some of the most beautiful cars of that car age were made then.
The smoothest ride I've seen out of his fleet. That thing just cruizes!!!
The first time I saw one of these was at the Norwich Auto Museum in NYS. This car was more than impressive. It was a beige color and was larger than I expected. As I looked at it, I was taken back by just how beautiful and detailed it was. It definitely fit with the rest of the cars on exhibit there. There wasn't a moment that the style held me away from it; it was instant attraction. When it was on display, both side doors were wide open and to see the total interior was candy to the eyes. Your instant thought was, they definitely don't make cars like this anymore. Nothing currently made even comes close. There were other high-level cars there just as impressive and they rotate their stock depending on who wants their personal cars on display. This museum is top stuff, equal to anyone else. I try to go at least once a year if I don't mind the drive, but the Airflow was a treat to my memory. That's why when I saw this video, had to watch.
Those AIRFLOWS were always one of my favorite cars. Thank you for having it on your show.
The Chryslers reflection in the spare wheel "Chrysler" chrome is a touch of class 👌🏻
Always enjoy listening to you, Jay, talking about your cars. I especially enjoy when you toss in pieces of your personal memories!
Thanks Jay! Your presentations are so enjoyable! Every vehicle exceptionally covered, excellent car historian, glad these amazing classic cars are in your care!
Love that quad gauge cluster behind the single glass cover!
I love this car, I've never seen one of these before. It's to bad we cant make cars like this anymore. What a beautiful car!!!
@ 55,000 people bought Airflows, and every car made after the Airflow was a copy of the Airflow with chubbier fenders. Just look at any 1933 car, compare to the 1934 - 37 Airflow, then look at what everyone was making in the late 30s and 40s. You will see they all look like the Airflow, and none resemble the boxy looking wagons of the early 30s.
Thank you Jay! It is always a highlight of my week and a nice diversion of the day. I love hearing about the history of each car. Fascinating!
Amazing how much you know about cars. I find it fascinating listening to you talk about these beautiful old cars and modern ones as well
The Airflow was and still is an amazing car. By the end of the 30's everyone had some elements of the Airflow in their designs.
I'm loving the pandemic episodes. They feel like a conversation with a friend about a car. There are plenty more cars in the background. Please Jay, just keep going down the row.
There are and will be more good unintended consequences of this Scam-Demic.
That was quite a car, way a head of it's time. I like how the wing windows go down, that's the first time I've seen that.
Mr. Leno, you have one of my absolute favorite cars of Chrysler Corporation. Now you have me giddy of fixing my grandmother's 2000 Town & Country which to me some-what resembles the '34 Airflow, thank you!
Thanks, Jay. As a former engineer, I agree that there was a lot of engineering done on this car. There was also a lot of styling done. This was a great example of science and art done well together.
Cant imagine how this car looked to the eyes of 1934. Its stylish and interesting today.
Integrated Art & Engineering = Industrial Design.
Beautiful car, Jay! Thank you for preserving her and letting us see her.
Almost have a 32 Plymouth convertible completed my dad is almost 80 he's been working on this car all of his life I sure hope he has plenty more years to enjoy it. He would get Plymouth Club magazines I remember an article so I had to look up this car sure is nice that Jay Leno enjoys and keeping these cars they are truly beautiful to look at.
Thanks for keeping these going, Jay. The 'Pandemic shows' of the collection cars are just fine. And that Airflow is one big old sweetheart!
Perfect car for driving after a spicy meal 👌
The last three episodes have been best. Maybe you should stick to format !
Yes I agree with you 👍
Agreed!
Totally agree, though a camera crew to film exterior drives would be nice
The camera crew gets us better images of engine, interior and the drive.
What I would enjoy is for his episode to be more like this where he goes around a car (even someone else’s) by himself talking about it. Then at end introduce the owner and get their story.
you may be watching this on a small screen, and that's fine, but the production quality is lacking the touch of the pro-crew.. lightening, sound, focus, etc are not what it can and used to be on this show, understandably so..
i'm not saying this sucks because it's still great for a one man kind of thing and the effort is definitely appreciated, plus it feels quite personal. but the show deserves it's production crew, after all, this show is preserving history pages..
*you don't want a 'youtuber' to manage all your wedding photos/videos, for a good reason.. it's great for your vacation videos though... :}
I’m loving this car. What a innovative car. I’m really enjoying Jay and his cars. Just so pure to have a guy that loves his cars and knows so much about them. You feel like you’re right there with him.
Always a pleasure watching Jay's videos. Enjoy seeing him working solo and making do!
I absolutely love these videos! It’s like talking to someone at a car show. Knows all the fun little details and history of the car whatever it may be. Fantastic videos!!
Great job Jay! I think the Airflow was one of the most beautiful cars ever designed and built in America - a real favorite.
i've learned so much about automotive history by watching jay, simply talk about cars. entertaining and educational. thank you mr. leno!
Windows n Vents, windows n Vents.. That car is amazing in so many ways. Huge interior. Totally enjoyed the video. Thanks
Great Video. This is the car which I have always seen in the background and been waiting when will Mr Leno do a detailed review if this car. Great show. I'm really loving this Pandemic edition of your show. It's more detailed and personal as well. Thanks a lot Mr Leno
I wish we lived in a world where every car on the road looked like this and other vehicles from the first half of the 20th century.
Sounds like you need to visit Cuba.
@@johnfox3845 No doubt
It'd be a better looking landscape... but a much more polluted one. Not counting the higher fuel costs.
I live in an apartment building where the Owner and an upscale tenant, jokingly referred to as "The Mayor", both have new Maserati Gran Turismo's. Whatever.! As I was sitting out front of the complex the other day, a 1964 Chevy Impala Convertible and a 1962 Ford Thunderbird drove by. When chatting with these two guys that evening, I said, "No offense to your Maserati's boys but I would find more joy in owning one of the beautiful classics which rolled by this afternoon.
@@carloduroni5629 they can just use modern engines
Thank you for continuing to produce these videos at this difficult time.
Hi Jay, My name is John Hamill, owner of John's Car Corner. I love the TH-cam series of your outstanding collection of automobiles. I also am a "car-nut" and admire anything with a motor and wheels. I was born and raised on Chevys plus Fords and after owning and driving just about everything both foreign and domestic (antique and modern), I finally settled on Volkswagens in the mid 60s. I have since done extensive study and research on these amazing little cars with the engines in the back only to discover they are truly the wonder of automotive world. Many thanks = JAH JCC
Jay Leno, The only Celeb I ever met. Honored sir. :)
One of very very few you would want to meet as well!
Where did you meet him at?
@@iCGreen_ I met him twice at the Aero / Auto bookstore in Burbank. Now there's a decent bloke, I said.
@@iCGreen_ Walked out of the Flamingo Hilton in LV, and he was standing there with two blondes looking to set them up with some guy. I didnt make the cut, but he was just a real nice guy.
You're entirely right about the Wright brothers-- they didn't "invent,' they engineered.
@@somercet1 We should honor smart people more than we do.
Life is an IQ test.
The Wright brothers certainly did invent. They tried building an airplane based on the best scientific knowledge of the time and found out it was all wrong. So they went back to basics, starting from scratch, and developed their own 'science' based on wind tunnel tests and other original research. Then they built gliders as an experiment to test their theories, and finally invented and built their own engine from scratch to get one light enough and powerful enough to propel their airplane. While they were at it they invented a new propeller design more efficient than anything that came before.
@@mrdanforth3744 That's kinda what I meant. They invented, but as modern engineers would, with data collection, applied mathematics, etc. Inventors like Edison and Marconi relied more on intuition and a brute force trial and error approach.
They actually invented the wind tunnel itself. They developed the understanding of how engine torque affects wing stability. Seriously smart dudes!
Love the format. Thank you for showcasing this beauty. So ahead of it's time.
My wife and I have become addicted to the channel! Really digging the just Jay and a car format. Keep up the great work!