1920 Cunningham - Jay Leno's Garage

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  • 1920 Cunningham. In its day, this car's 442 cubic-inch V8 was America's largest and most powerful, outputting a whopping 90 hp. Join Jay for a walkthrough of this rare luxury cruiser with the great-great grandson of Cunningham's founder, who started out making buggies and sleighs.
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  • @cerneysmallengines
    @cerneysmallengines 5 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    This is why I LOVE this show. As a millennial, I've never heard of most of the cars that are featured on this show. I love the history and I love learning about these. It would be a dream of mine to someday just be able to ride in a car that is 100 years old

    • @wholeNwon
      @wholeNwon ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hope you've gotten your chance.

  • @DoRC
    @DoRC 8 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    I think the most impressive part of this car is how quiet it is

    • @r.w.culbertson2030
      @r.w.culbertson2030 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Was just thinking the same thing...you can see why they get associated with Rolls.

    • @MICHGO1
      @MICHGO1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      ALMOST ELECTRIC LIKE.

    • @kevinhiggler2896
      @kevinhiggler2896 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MICHGO1 I had the same thought!

    • @Kaputnik11
      @Kaputnik11 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Packard's are whisper quiet as well

  • @cweinzatl
    @cweinzatl 8 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    There is one thing for certain, all of Jays cars that have dash clocks will be working dash clocks!

  • @electrostaticdisclifters6146
    @electrostaticdisclifters6146 9 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    I really like the detail Jay gives about each car, Thanks Jay.

  • @fredanddebramacdonald2445
    @fredanddebramacdonald2445 9 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    Love these rare and expensive cars. Thanks Jay! Without guys like you, most of us would never see beautiful historic machinery like this. Unbelievably nice for a mostly original car, nearly a century old!

  • @Chris.Davies
    @Chris.Davies 12 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Mr. Leno - that horn IS THE BUSINESS!
    Thank you once again for another excellent video. I had never heard of Cunningham before, and probably never will again!
    Fantastic you are taking these cars out and letting the lucky people of LA see them.

  • @5inthehole
    @5inthehole 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    We should all be thankful of such a man who preserves the great old cars of the USA. For where else might you see a car like this?

  • @TheSmellyPasta
    @TheSmellyPasta 8 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Jay is living the dream. I wish i could afford all these great cars. Thanks Jay for showing us all of your car collection.

    • @HunterShows
      @HunterShows 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I wish I could afford one of them!

  • @dhuffman690
    @dhuffman690 11 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I love how he actually DRIVES all of these wonderful cars!!

  • @keiryvelis3
    @keiryvelis3 11 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Such a great show Jay! you definately are someone i admire being so down to earth and of course that amazing collection you have! keep up the great work! such an inspiration!

  • @baggujagadeeshnaidu7332
    @baggujagadeeshnaidu7332 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi Mr jay, this Cunningham video is one of my favourites it’s been 10 years you uploaded on this day 2012, still I watch and enjoy, I love all vintage stuff on your channel great work and superb collection.

  • @idunnogin
    @idunnogin 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Jay, I sure like all of these episodes of antique cars.. THANK YOU

  • @majorpayne5289
    @majorpayne5289 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    👍Nice! Great history on this old car. $9K in 1920 is like $120k in 2020👀
    Talk about an extreme wealth gap back in the day! Wow!
    Thanks Jay ✊

  • @nickbelanger5225
    @nickbelanger5225 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    It takes an integrity to give up a few horses in exchange for authenticity. Glad these cars end up in Jay's hands

  • @mikedrown2721
    @mikedrown2721 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'm from the Rochester NY area and I never knew about this car until now. Thanks Jay 👍👏😊

  • @brandywell44
    @brandywell44 11 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The sound of that motor and straight cut gearbox, like a smooth turbine, lovely

  • @RDarrylB
    @RDarrylB ปีที่แล้ว +2

    As someone who has lived in the Rochester, NY area for over 40 years, I am always amazed at finding out more about th area and what was made here. Impressive car! Would love to find out more info, but as you said, they didn't advertise much, so there may not be much to be found.

  • @tmytco7664
    @tmytco7664 9 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Much like all the car companies that folded in the early 20th century, you just never hear about these cars. Extra kudos for bringing on the Cunningham descendant.

  • @farmertice7064
    @farmertice7064 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    JAY LENO IS AMAZING. HE HAS NEARLY AN ENCYCLOPEDIC KNOWLEDGE OF CARS, YET CARS IS JUST A HOBBY. HE OFTEN CALLS LEON KAPLAN, THE "MOTOR MAN" ON KABC RADIO SUNDAY MORNINGS 8-10. THEIR CONVERSATIONS ARE FASCINATING.

  • @techmaven5900
    @techmaven5900 9 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    LOVED hearing the car going through the gears..MUSIC! Jay should make that a feature of all his car/bike drives!

  • @DaryxFox
    @DaryxFox 8 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    You should scan all the photos, books, and manuals you have and upload them to your site. Digital preservation.

    • @kevinhiggler2896
      @kevinhiggler2896 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Good idea, I bet a company that makes scanners would do it for free, just to advertise their products. Ok Jay, get on this great idea.

  • @aitkerson
    @aitkerson 10 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I love learning about these old time cars. Thanks Jay. Quality entertainment indeed.

  • @patrickchubey3127
    @patrickchubey3127 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Funny, this video brought back a little memory. The transmission whine in the early gears reminded me of the transmission whine in dad's old '48 Chevy 1 ton. I'd forgotten all about that until now.

  • @Thepyawkt
    @Thepyawkt 12 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank you so much for taking the time to show us these wonderful cars, Jay. I just love the details and stories you tell about each one too. It's really nice of you to go to all this effort. Cheers!

  • @VictorySpecification
    @VictorySpecification 12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ABSOLUTELY CANNOT WAIT!!! I'm sure Jay won't mind, it's not rocket science that it's probably his favourite car in the garage - he always makes reference to it.

  • @stephencivic1989
    @stephencivic1989 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love how Jay Leno goes into detail about the history of these old automobiles. He makes us see them as people almost. Like a person with a story to tell you. And I love that.

  • @davidthompson5460
    @davidthompson5460 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another Leno masterpiece that TH-cam has hidden(?).

    • @guytansbariva2295
      @guytansbariva2295 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I knew he had a Cunningham, searching for it brought it right up. Are you only looking at your daily feed?

  • @sh115067
    @sh115067 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Jay does a great service to preserve these pieces of American history

  • @adamsmalec
    @adamsmalec 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    More cars from that era Mr.Leno. More cars form before that. You ROCK!!!

  • @colehara
    @colehara 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I had never heard of these before.
    Beautiful car.

  • @animusfoxx6965
    @animusfoxx6965 9 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Maybe it's just the audio compression, or the microphone placement, or post-editing, but I love the way the engine sounds. Very smooth and relatively quiet, almost sounds like a loud electric. I don't know if it actually sounds anything like how it does in this video, but I like to think it does

    • @E34Benzin
      @E34Benzin 9 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      The sound comes mostly from the straight toothed gears of the transmission.

    • @PogodinPavel
      @PogodinPavel 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      E34Benzin yeah, like in the old subway trains.

    • @AndrewLohmannKent
      @AndrewLohmannKent 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      +E34Benzin Jay mentioned the new gear that had been made but was not worn in. They used to say of the old British big cars that the transmission would keep on getting smoother.

  • @dojmike
    @dojmike 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Jay, I think you do more for the preservation and education of classic automobiles than any other person alive. Thank you for your contribution to American history and culture. Long live our American way of life and our love for the automobile. God bless you Jay!

  • @MsCaryopteris
    @MsCaryopteris 11 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I like this one a lot - especially the sound!

  • @troynov1965
    @troynov1965 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow that engine sounds really quiet and just purrs right along ....great car !

  • @peggymcgee4613
    @peggymcgee4613 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for posting this, Jay! Our whole family got a big kick out of this. We are from Rochester and our great-grandmother was a Cunningham. None of us are in the car biz, tho.

  • @jimburig7064
    @jimburig7064 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That's a substantial looking car for 1920. It looks well put together.

  • @IronClad292
    @IronClad292 11 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great car. Love the large headlights. I like the way you describe how the car drives, sounds, feels, etc. Often, I think about these things when I'm driving my classic trucks. Especially the sound of the gears, which you don't hear in modern vehicles. Thanks for another great video Jay.

  • @burnedoutfred9066
    @burnedoutfred9066 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've had a few special interest cars starting with the 1933 model year. An unwritten rule is that you discuss your car with anyone interested and we've all done that. Mr. Leno obviously takes this seriously and has surpassed any requirements. This is the most important of your accomplishments, earning you an important spot in history. Cars; either you get it or you don't. It's that simple. Keep on keeping on!

  • @theundergroundlairofthesqu9261
    @theundergroundlairofthesqu9261 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Used to live in Rochester, never knew this car existed or the company existed. I checked, the factory building survived and has only recently been turned into apartments.

  • @allensaunders449
    @allensaunders449 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    another informative interesting car story

  • @muiscnight
    @muiscnight 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    with headphones in I can tell its an amazing piece of machinery

  • @heavyharris5580
    @heavyharris5580 12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've never known much about cars but I love these videos. Thanks for all of the love you pour into this passion.

  • @jagervw
    @jagervw 12 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you for informing me of this great car - such craftsmanship! Enjoy it.

  • @rustyfordsutube
    @rustyfordsutube 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love this car....the era, the originality....all of it.

  • @kdm71291
    @kdm71291 9 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Beautifully-made automobile! Purred like a kitten and seemed to drive so nicely.

  • @walterpalmer2749
    @walterpalmer2749 9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    A real gem.

  • @weird1600
    @weird1600 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    wonderful car I am glad that you are out there restoring and preserving these cars Thank you

  • @johnmiller5679
    @johnmiller5679 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love how Leno shows old cars from companies that no longer exist. A 452 cubic inch V8 with 90 HP so really not very efficient but that's 1920. Companies like Cunningham, Nash, and others are only known by some from Leno's videos.

  • @Redmenace96
    @Redmenace96 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The Giant headlights are fabulous!

  • @tonalli92
    @tonalli92 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Even though I was born in 1993 this video gave me goosebumps and also some nostalgia, it's simply a beautiful car.

  • @petrolmonkey1973
    @petrolmonkey1973 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Hey Jay, have you ever heard of the Chandler motor company? I'd love to see a video on one of those but there extremely rare :/

  • @UberLummox
    @UberLummox 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wish more "car guys" could appreciate these the high craftsmanship of early cars. Hope there will still be guys around in 20 years to be their caretakers. What a great story. And it's the 1st. 442! ;) My only nit-pic - I wish the fenders and interior were left alone. GREAT video!!!

    • @nimeshchokshi1921
      @nimeshchokshi1921 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      UberLummox There will be. Tastes mature.

  • @prikasky
    @prikasky 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love these old car reviews, Thank you for showing your collection Jay!

  • @MrMaxman93
    @MrMaxman93 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Rochester represent! Sitting in my apartment looking at the Bug Jar right now :)

  • @dvndvdsn1
    @dvndvdsn1 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    well i absolutely love that. i love the sound of it. the gear whine and all

  • @herrgunlovert
    @herrgunlovert 9 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    its funny. a car like that back then was a luxury item, a car like that today...is still a luxury item lol

    • @Billy23201
      @Billy23201 9 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Well, Good quality vehicles kept in good condition never stop becoming good quality vehicles.

    • @herrgunlovert
      @herrgunlovert 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Billy32210 exactly, that was my point

    • @TheDrcolnago
      @TheDrcolnago 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      There is also a different way to look at it:what was once a super fast exclusive for rich toy,is today overtaken by the cheapest smallest plain car in speed and in design.

  • @kjmaurice8750
    @kjmaurice8750 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love hearing Jay go through the gears!

  • @MICHGO1
    @MICHGO1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    LOVE THE HEADLIGHTS.

  • @aardvarkansaw
    @aardvarkansaw 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This quite an education. Thanks again Jay !

  • @sahuvikramindia
    @sahuvikramindia 8 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    jay, you are cool as a cucumber, respect.

    • @thedaywalker5561
      @thedaywalker5561 8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      yeah I agree much respect to jay

    • @wharris302
      @wharris302 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      NATURE TRAIL HIKES 999,999 views yes he does read the comments you melt.

    • @rickeyryan303
      @rickeyryan303 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes he does..

  • @danielc3453
    @danielc3453 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you Jay!

  • @2phatcows
    @2phatcows 11 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Incredible car as well as a great video!

  • @dodin1536
    @dodin1536 12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you Jay.

  • @Snow_owl1966
    @Snow_owl1966 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hey Jay I just wanted you to know that I know about Cunningham. and you forgot one person you had to Cunningham Howard Hughes from the Spruce Goose. Katharine Hepburn wasn't allowed to drive it. But I know about the beautiful you got. it's a part of my family history. I like these cars a lot

  • @bdaddyslims91
    @bdaddyslims91 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I never knew that Rochester NY made a car back in the day that's awesome

  • @maricaibo3507
    @maricaibo3507 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for sharing! What a cool car- and a descendant!

  • @murwaz
    @murwaz 12 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome as always :)

  • @RPMComputer
    @RPMComputer 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Hopefully, since Michael only was in 2 Cunningham's his entire life that you indeed at least let him drive it around a bit!

  • @willythewave
    @willythewave 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I LOVE Jay Leno`s Garage!

  • @2phatcows
    @2phatcows 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you, that had me stumped as well.

  • @Dog.soldier1950
    @Dog.soldier1950 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    These are really great. Jay,s love of these shows

  • @shamsam4
    @shamsam4 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That was beautiful! Thanks Jay!

  • @mysurlytrucker7510
    @mysurlytrucker7510 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love that one Jay I use it in all my bugattis.

  • @blthetube1
    @blthetube1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Happy Birthday.....It's a 100 years old.
    What had to be appreciated was that a machine could get you moving at all..... 20 years earlier, this would have been impossible.

  • @fernandodonoso8913
    @fernandodonoso8913 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a beautiful and impressive introduction. I love this show. Beautiful cars and excellent presentation as always. Definitely worthy of a Hollywood movie introduction.

  • @ChevyGuy566
    @ChevyGuy566 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Indeed these videos are much better when Jay is by himself because he speaks his mind and doesn't restrain himself or his personality. There are some exceptions but please Jay no more marketing people

  • @Kuessemir
    @Kuessemir 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm from Rochester, live near the old factory and happened to meet an elder female Cunningham relative recently.

  • @smithraymond09029
    @smithraymond09029 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a gem!

  • @Nick84349861785
    @Nick84349861785 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    MY DREAM WOULD BE TO MEET JAY LENO AND LOOK AT ALL HIS AMAZING CARS

  • @davidmazza3898
    @davidmazza3898 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    My car of all of Leno’s cars. There is something special about American roadsters, something that still makes them desirable today. Even my model t roadster (1925) is still desirable

  • @albertseabra9226
    @albertseabra9226 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fantastic!
    And how about the 1953 sport Cunningham?
    Build by a Family member?
    Thank you Jay -- vou are an amazing Gentleman

  • @techmaven5900
    @techmaven5900 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So nice of Jay to invite Mr. Cunningham on the show and have him stand there while Jay did 95% of the talking.

    • @kdm71291
      @kdm71291 9 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      john robert I have a feeling that Mr. Cunningham didn't particularly have the "gift of gab" under these circumstances.

    • @PogodinPavel
      @PogodinPavel 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      john robert I guess they've talked a lot more, and even had a ride. It's just not kind of stuff the video was made about.

  • @TheNextGoogification
    @TheNextGoogification 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Interesting Vid Jay!!!
    - I wish you'd put them up on the lift more often - actually ALL of them - check them out underneath - and show us some Kool mechanical stuff / oddities!!!

  • @MaxxTheMerciless
    @MaxxTheMerciless 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    I vaguely remember reading about Cunninghams, but now that I see one on this show I'm going to actively look for them.

  • @tricitiesair
    @tricitiesair 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    The greatest part of Jay Leno's garage is the fact that these are drivers and being enjoyed as they were designed to do.
    The saddest thing is to see a classic car behind a velvet rope that has not even been started in years.

  • @scintill8or
    @scintill8or 11 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I love it when he says, "I put Evans-cool in all my Bugattis"
    I'm lucky to put rusty rainwater from an old RC Cola bottle in my Toyota Corolla

    • @shedjammer87
      @shedjammer87 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      My brother had a '78 corolla and he called it a "corroda"!

    • @GB3770
      @GB3770 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I LOOKED UP WINNING IN THE DICTIONARY and there was a link to this video - lol.

  • @EricTheOld
    @EricTheOld 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I can wait for a burnout. Thanks for sharing Jay!

  • @shanehnorman
    @shanehnorman 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazingly quiet-running car, especially by 1920 standards. I wonder if Henry Royce knew about Cunningham? If he did, he should have been impressed.

  • @tomofnorthcal
    @tomofnorthcal 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thx, Jay for another amazing car. 92 yro.

  • @alexgray7329
    @alexgray7329 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    i love the 64 fairlane thunderbolts, one of my favorite fords ever

  • @oscarpark1523
    @oscarpark1523 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another great history lesson ..

  • @smithraymond09029
    @smithraymond09029 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love how Jay puts around the Burbank/ Sun Valley area in these classics and never gets stopped by the cops. Are all these cars street legal?

  • @chieftp
    @chieftp 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    a lot of people have never heard of all the companies which were wiped out in the great depression.

  • @SauronsEye
    @SauronsEye 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You said it would've been the Lambo of it's day in regards to the speed it could do. I have to agree, the body shape, even when parked, looks quick. A very nice. looking car.

  • @JustLikeParadise
    @JustLikeParadise 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful car, Jay.

  • @lukeschwartzmeyer4255
    @lukeschwartzmeyer4255 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks!

  • @mota411
    @mota411 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Gotta love that horn

  • @RickyAlfred
    @RickyAlfred 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Asome video Jay. loved it

  • @mqbitsko25
    @mqbitsko25 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a 2019 Honda Insight. It's basically an iPad on wheels. About as interesting as a microwave. THAT is a machine. Love it!

  • @alancohn3817
    @alancohn3817 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That Cunningham sounds like a sewing machine.... You can in fact hear that 4th gear whining a bit.. What a wonderful piece of American automotive history preserved for all time by Jay.... His knowledge of these cars is amazing... Meeting the great great grandson of the founder was amazing.