What Car From Jay Leno’s Garage Should You Be Driving?

By: Dave Davis
Estimated Completion Time
6 min
What Car From Jay Leno’s Garage Should You Be Driving?
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About This Quiz

Some people love his comedy, and others don't care for it, but when it comes to Jay Leno, there's one thing we can all agree on — the man is an undeniable gearhead. Like most of us who consider ourselves automobile fanatics, Leno shows a deep appreciation not only of the cutting-edge vehicles of today but also a healthy respect for the models of yesterday. Unlike most of us, however, Leno has the cash to make this appreciation of all things automotive a reality in his ample garage. At last count, Leno has 169 cars (and 117 motorcycles) in his collection. 

And these aren't "junkers" to be fixed up one day; Leno's collection includes some of the rarest — and most expensive — vehicles in the world. He's enough of an autophile that he has a television show, "Jay Leno's Garage," on CNBC that has been running since 2015. On that program, Leno shows off some of the more interesting vehicles in his extremely interesting collection.

So, let's play a made-believe game; Jay has decided that you are enough of an appreciator of all things automotive that he's going to hand you the keys to one of his vehicles. After you get over the shock, you realize you've got an almost impossible situation — which car will you choose? Well, we're here to help! Answer these 30 questions, and we'll narrow down the list of some of the best cars on the planet down to the one perfect for your personality. Modern or retro? Power or beauty? Or maybe a little bit of everything? 

Answer honestly, and you'll ride away (in your imagination) with your dream car! Let's start browsing through one of the greatest garages in history!

Sunset drive
Pexels by Taras Makarenko
When you drive down the road, what reaction do you want people to have?
Whoa!
Wow! What a blast from the past!
Did James Bond ever drive that?
What the heck IS that?

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Speed limit
Pixabay by Acquaforte
If there were no speed limits, how fast would you drive?
As fast as possible
Faster than you might think
Fast isn't everything; style counts for a lot.
Fast, but not "catch on fire" fast.

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Tech
Pixabay by Michael Schwarzenberger
The role of technology in modern automobiles is ...?
Completely unnecessary
Built on what came before
Lacks the style of earlier days
Only getting stronger

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Habits
Pixabay by Gerhard Gellinger
Describe your driving habits in three words.
Style and substance
Cool and dangerous
Convoluted and persnickety
Fast and furious

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Offroad
Pixabay by Karolina Grabowska
What are the off-road capabilities of your dream car?
Bwhahahahaha! No. Just no.
Not great. It would sink into the mud too easily.
If it's anything other than the shoulder of the road, I wouldn't do it.
That's not really its element, but I wouldn't bet against this car on anything.

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Speed
Pixabay by Arek Socha
The 0-to-60 time of your dream vehicle is ...?
Incredible
Surprisingly good
Not a huge concern for me
A reality, and let's just leave it at that.

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Get in
Unsplash by Clem Onojeghuo
When people get into your dream car, what do they say?
I've read about these, but I've never seen one before!
Let's go, Daddy-o!
What year was this thing made?
Are you sure this thing is safe?

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Party
Unsplash by Jade Masri
For a night out on the town, how many people are in the perfect group?
Two's company; three's ... uncomfortable.
The more the merrier!
Four is a good round number.
Sometimes even two is a crowd!

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Stoplight
Pixabay by Pexels
When at a stoplight, what reactions do you often get from the car next to you?
"Hey, my great-granddad had a car just like that!"
>Sound of revving motors<
"Is ... is that a CAR?"
Sideways glances and the subtle whiff of intimidation

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Thief
Pixabay by TheDigitalWay
Are you worried about a thief making off with your dream car?
Very — they couldn't help themselves!
Not so much. It would be difficult to sell it these days.
Not really. They would never figure out how to start it.
Nah. It has security features out the wazoo.

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Design
Pixabay by Sambeet D
Does your perfect car have cutting-edge design features?
It's nothing BUT cutting-edge design.
Sort of — its technology didn't really catch on.
It did for its day.
Not especially — it's a bit of a throwback.

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television
Pixabay by Free-Photos
Which T.V. show or movie could your dream car star in?
All of the "Fast & Furious" movies
"Happy Days"
"Chitty Chitty Bang Bang"
"Mannix"

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Storm
Pixabay by WikimediaImages
You want to take the car out, but it's starting to storm. Do you still go?
Yup — I don't see a problem.
No — the tires might lose their grip on the road.
Sure — this car can take anything the elements throw at it.
No — I'm not sure I can get the engine up to temperature in rain.

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Traffic Lights
Pixabay by WikimediaImages
The stoplight ahead just went from green to yellow. What do you do?
Increase speed!
Stop. I don't want to plow through the intersection.
Make the adjustments I need to come to a stop
Stop. I'm not risking this beauty.

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DNA
Pixabay by Gerd Altmann
What material is your dream car made from?
Carbon fiber
Chrome with a little steel thrown in
Wood
Detroit steel, baby!

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Seasons
Pixabay by strikers
When going for a ride, what's your favorite season?
Let's spring forward!
Fall, because perfect time to go "parking," if you know what I mean.
Summer, so I can bring things to a boil!
Winter is fine because I'm already unspeakably cool.

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3-Classic Car
Pixabay by Jörg Buntrock
Would your dream car be considered a classic?
Not sure — what came before "classic"?
Nope! A lot of years will have to pass before that happens.
It could be, but it doesn't really fit into the "classic" mold.
It's the very definition of "classic."

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Friends
Unsplash by Lucas Lenzi
If your best friend wanted a car just like yours, could they find one?
Maybe — there are only 374 others in the world, though.
Yes, but probably not one in as good a shape as mine.
Probably, but a true friend wouldn't drive in my lane.
Extremely doubtful, and one's enough in my circle of friends, anyway.

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Keys
Unsplash by Laura Gariglio
Your buddy asks if he can take your dream car for a spin. What do you say after you throw him the keys?
"Don't kill yourself."
"Don't kill someone else."
"Okay, let me tell you how this thing works ..."
"TRY to stay out of trouble."

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Little League
Unsplash by Keith Johnston
Could you take your kid to Little League practice in your dream car?
Good lord, no.
I could take the TEAM to practice.
Nah — all the other parents would hate me AND my kid.
Sure, but if any baseballs hit this car, there's gonna be trouble.

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Race
Pexels by Jesse Zheng
Someone pulls up to you at a stoplight and wants to race. What's your reaction?
"Are you serious right now?"
"That's an ... odd reaction to this vehicle, sir."
"You go on ahead. I'm gonna drive my way."
"Oh, buddy, you're in for a rude surprise."

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HappyFace
Kevin And His Car via YouTube
Would you say your dream car has a lot of personality?
Yes, and it's all aggressive.
It's a mystery wrapped in an enigma.
Yeah — it's a hard-bitten P.I. from the 1970s.
It does — and it's partial to Bill Haley & His Comets.

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Fear
Unsplash by Alexandra Gorn
What is your biggest fear when driving?
Catching on fire
Getting hit and never being able to find replacement parts
Something scratching this baby's fine finish
Getting caught going three times over the speed limit

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Handling
Pexels by Pixabay
How does your dream car handle on the road?
It handles a bit like a tank, but I still love it.
It has "turn of the century" control — just don't ask which century.
It handles far better than you'd think just to look at it.
Like a beast, yo!

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Muscle
Pexels by Pixabay
Would you describe your dream car as a "muscle" car?
Nah — it's too light on its feet for that.
Nope — it's built for comfort, not built for speed.
It's got what it takes under the hood to compete at that level.
No — it actually kind of defies description, actually.

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Science
Pexels by Pixabay
Describe the level of automotive technology displayed in your dream car?
The pinnacle of a generation
Covertly powerful
An evolutionary dead-end
Bleeding edge

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Spirit Animal
Pexels by Lum3n.com
What is the animal that most embodies you?
A cheetah
A swan
A T.V. private detective from the 1970s
A grumpy old dragon

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Garage
Pixabay by Ron Porter
Could you take your car into any mechanic's garage if it needed work?
Average mechanics would have no idea where to even begin.
Nope — I'd need a specialist.
Probably, but an older mechanic would probably have a better time of it.
Sure. It's a classic, but it's a mechanic-friendly car.

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Books
Unsplash by Christin Hume
Into which literary genre would your dream car best fit?
Nostalgic
Steampunk
Science fiction
Detective/mystery

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Grandparents
Unsplash by Marisa Howenstine
Which would be your grandparents' reaction to your dream vehicle
"Looks like a spaceship!"
"I had one of these back in the day!"
"What the heck is that?"
"My dad had one of these back in the day!"

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