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1931 Duesenberg Model J Town Car - Jay Leno's Garage
YouTube ^ | Aug 21, 2012 | Jay Leno’s Garage

Posted on 06/01/2019 2:11:52 PM PDT by ETL

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To: elcid1970; Tacrolimus1mg
Deuseys are nice, but I’ve been hooked on the Cadillac V-16 ever since I heard one being started up. No noise or vibration whatsoever.

1931 Cadillac V-16





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21 posted on 06/01/2019 4:48:26 PM PDT by ETL (REAL Russia collusion! New Updates on Dem-Russia collusion via Ukraine ! Click ETL)
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To: ETL

When I was a kid I had a metal toy Dusey of some later vintage(i thnk).
I wonder what it would be worth today.


22 posted on 06/01/2019 5:03:48 PM PDT by wildbill
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To: JeanLM
My grandfather was a chauffeur so I know what it was like from his pictures and stories. He drove a Duesenberg and a 16 cylinder Cadillac.

So cool!

I wrote about these cars and their chauffeurs in this book, "Stretching It: the Story of the Limousine" -- FRmail me and I'll send you a copy.
23 posted on 06/01/2019 8:03:22 PM PDT by nicollo (I said no!)
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To: oldvirginian
Both feet firmly on terra firma.

Yup. My bro-in-law ran into him on some ride in the LA area. Said he was just a regular guy, standing around and talking cars with everyone ... even got under some guy's car to fix a minor problem. Miss him, miss his show ... Kimmel couldn't carry his toolbox.

24 posted on 06/01/2019 9:30:49 PM PDT by Fast Moving Angel (It is no more than a dream remembered, a Civilization gone with the wind.)
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To: ETL

My buddies and I ran into Mr. Leno a few months back while having lunch at Taste Chicago in Burbank. This place was owned and operated my Joe Mantegna. We where there a couple of months ago on the last day of operation. Mr. Mantegna was nothing but a gentleman.

Jay was driving a 1918 Pierce Arrow, and, since we were not being autograph hounds, but rather auto enthusiasts, he gave us the most gracious tour of the car. He is a gear head, unpretentious, and a genuine nice guy. My understanding is that his “garage” is near the Burbank airport, and watching his videos it’s obvious he’s driving around that area on every show. He is also a real gentleman. I’m lucky to have met them both.


25 posted on 06/02/2019 12:24:30 AM PDT by FlyFisher
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“Kimmel couldn’t carry his toolbox.”

Kimmel secretly wishes he was good enough to be in the same room with Leno’s toolbox.


26 posted on 06/02/2019 9:51:27 AM PDT by oldvirginian ( Buckle up kids, rough road ahead.)
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“Kimmel couldn’t carry his toolbox.”

Kimmel secretly wishes he was good enough to be in the same room with Leno’s toolbox.


27 posted on 06/02/2019 9:51:27 AM PDT by oldvirginian ( Buckle up kids, rough road ahead.)
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Kimmel secretly wishes he was good enough to be in the same room with Leno’s toolbox.


28 posted on 06/02/2019 5:55:18 PM PDT by Fast Moving Angel (It is no more than a dream remembered, a Civilization gone with the wind.)
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