Jay Leno's Elan - LotusTalk

Gizmo3000 · 05-08-2008, 01:45 PM

It's been often asked on here,
and he finally drove one (of his 2) into work today!
so I snapped a few pics to share.
it's one clean little Elan.

def · 05-08-2008, 02:14 PM

I bet the guy who gets to take care of Jay's cars has a pretty cool job

Do you work on the show or work nearby or something?

Phantom · 05-08-2008, 02:18 PM

Cool!

Thanks!

codymac · 05-08-2008, 02:34 PM

Note the "Elan doors!"

Gizmo3000 · 05-08-2008, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by def

I bet the guy who gets to take care of Jay's cars has a pretty cool job

Do you work on the show or work nearby or something?

I've never been to Jay's garage (seen the photos tho, wow), but I have no doubt the guys who work there have it good.

I work on the show from time to time as the fill-in/secondary graphics/fx guy. - about 2-3 months out of the year.
helping out this month for May sweeps.
(look for the silly gag graphics that air during Jay's monologues)

He keeps his cars in a huge hanger a few miles to the north of NBC, and rotates his cars out almost daily, so every day there's usually a different car in his parking spot.
- and every day I just have my camera with me to snap a photo if there's one I haven't seen before.

He often drives one of his classics in, or classic exotics, as well as a few super-exotics, - or the occasional loaner he'll get from a dealer/company for review on his online show.

And if you take away all those cars, I'd say you'd have to label him as a Corvette guy. As he's got a few of them, (including an Ethanol one).

LARRY · 05-08-2008, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by codymac

Note the "Elan doors!"

Don't fit so good...

Randy Chase · 05-08-2008, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by def

I bet the guy who gets to take care of Jay's cars has a pretty cool job

I met one of the guys at Willow Springs and he was telling me that it is a cool job unless Jay drives the cars. Because then they have to fix them more and it becomes a bit of work to maintain these older cars without spare parts.

filetitan · 05-08-2008, 03:01 PM

I saw Jay's garage which is more like a hanger (I used to work for the Bob Hope Airport) Burbank, CA, I used to see him all the time driving funky old cars, he had more bikes then cars, but pretty cool none the less

shay2nak · 05-08-2008, 08:29 PM

FunElan · 05-08-2008, 08:34 PM

That Elan is beautiful. Is it just me or are the front fenders from an S3 and the rears from an S4?

tvacc · 05-08-2008, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by FunElan

That Elan is beautiful. Is it just me or are the front fenders from an S3 and the rears from an S4?

Dont think so...but since I dont have an S4 to look at here..I am not sure. The top of the windscreen has S4 top locking mechanism. And the front of the car looks to be S4. Not late S4 but S4.

tvacc · 05-08-2008, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by tvacc

Dont think so...but since I dont have an S4 to look at here..I am not sure. The top of the windscreen has S4 top locking mechanism. And the front of the car looks to be S4. Not late S4 but S4.

I take that back....those are S3 front fenders. I am sure. Took me a sec to do the research.

tvacc · 05-08-2008, 09:06 PM

Back in the early mid 80's I owned a company called Thunderbird Parts and Restoration with my good friend (who will remain nameless as I dont have the permission to use his name.)

My friend was the first one to bring in the Auto Craft Cobras back in the late 70's for his familys Ford dealership and he ran the old Ford parts business for them.

As I was told, Jay used to buy from him. Dont know if it was the Corbras or the old Ford parts.

Anyways, I believe when he used to come into town for a show, Jay and my friend used to get together and they became friends.

Later when I was in business with my friend, I believe that Jay used to buy parts from us, but I dont really have personal experience with that. I was the silent partner and did not spend much time in the business. I later sold my half to my friend.

The only other celebrity that I know bought from us was Jack Palance.

That was a long time ago, and I think Jay has done more for the old car hobby then anyone in a long time.

I would love to tour his garage. Interesting stuff.

BOOMER · 05-09-2008, 01:53 AM

his chin is bigger then that car... did u hear that conan is taking over his position and jimmy falon is taking over for conan? jimmy falon is an idiot.

FLuXeXigeS · 05-09-2008, 02:28 AM

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Originally Posted by BOOMER

jimmy falon is an idiot.

thats why he's funny, lol

to OP sweet pics, thanx for sharing...one day i hope they make Jay's garage public, so all us car guys could gawk at his collection LOL

lotustt · 05-09-2008, 05:50 AM

Excellent, Looks great. Thanks for the update and pics.

hollisterdout · 05-09-2008, 06:08 AM

very nice

Flash G · 05-09-2008, 12:39 PM

Nice pics!

Next time, get some photos of Paul Moyer's car. He parks next to him on the NBC lot and drives some sweet Ferraris!

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mopho · 05-09-2008, 06:28 PM

Car must have been hit at one point and had the S3 front end grafted on.

Here is his other Elan with what is probably Paul Moyer's Ferrari

tvacc · 05-09-2008, 09:44 PM

Nothing beats a nice S2 Elan. So very simple and clean.

Nice example.

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filetitan Happy go Lucky Guy Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 96	I saw Jay's garage which is more like a hanger (I used to work for the Bob Hope Airport) Burbank, CA, I used to see him all the time driving funky old cars, he had more bikes then cars, but pretty cool none the less __________________ 2004 Nissan 350z (Current) 1999 Porsche Boxster (Sold) 1994 BMW 318is (Sold) 1997 BMX Bicycle (Stolen) http://www.youtube.com/filetitan

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FunElan Finally drove it! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Manhattan Beach, CA Posts: 1,019 Images: 19	That Elan is beautiful. Is it just me or are the front fenders from an S3 and the rears from an S4? __________________ 1969 Lotus Elan 1968 BMW 1600 Livin' life in the '60's ;-)

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tvacc Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 1,691	Back in the early mid 80's I owned a company called Thunderbird Parts and Restoration with my good friend (who will remain nameless as I dont have the permission to use his name.) My friend was the first one to bring in the Auto Craft Cobras back in the late 70's for his familys Ford dealership and he ran the old Ford parts business for them. As I was told, Jay used to buy from him. Dont know if it was the Corbras or the old Ford parts. Anyways, I believe when he used to come into town for a show, Jay and my friend used to get together and they became friends. Later when I was in business with my friend, I believe that Jay used to buy parts from us, but I dont really have personal experience with that. I was the silent partner and did not spend much time in the business. I later sold my half to my friend. The only other celebrity that I know bought from us was Jack Palance. That was a long time ago, and I think Jay has done more for the old car hobby then anyone in a long time. I would love to tour his garage. Interesting stuff. __________________ Tony Vaccaro 2005 Ardent Red, Touring, Hardtop, Driving Lights, HIDs, Rear Window Shield. www.lotusowners.com LOONY (Lotus Owners of New York) and the Church of the Holy Lotus Supplier of the Polycarbonate Shield for Rear Window and Sachs Coil Over Suspension Drive Fast Take Chances

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mopho goofn' with the bees Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: out of a suitcase- my stuff lives in LA Posts: 3,925	Car must have been hit at one point and had the S3 front end grafted on. Here is his other Elan with what is probably Paul Moyer's Ferrari Attached Images __________________ ________________ 2004 Caterham 7 Superlight R - 67 Lotus Elan www.morgansegal.com www.socalsportscar.com

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tvacc Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 1,691	Nothing beats a nice S2 Elan. So very simple and clean. Nice example. __________________ Tony Vaccaro 2005 Ardent Red, Touring, Hardtop, Driving Lights, HIDs, Rear Window Shield. www.lotusowners.com LOONY (Lotus Owners of New York) and the Church of the Holy Lotus Supplier of the Polycarbonate Shield for Rear Window and Sachs Coil Over Suspension Drive Fast Take Chances

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