Jay Leno is no stranger to fast cars. Having developed an incredible collection of some of the finest examples that the motoring industry has ever offered, he has a wide knowledge of a vast array of cars.
He's a real enthusiast and loves knowing the history of his cars and the stories that they are able to tell. Sometimes for Jay, the story will outweigh the performance.
Since 2015, Jay has taken to TV and Youtube to share his experiences with us, from supercars to war machines, Jay has a go in them all.
Jay proves that it's not all about speed, so let's take a look at some of the slowest cars that have appeared on Jay Leno's Garage.
1957 Imperial
"I don't know which moves faster, the gas gauge or the clock".
This statement could not be truer for this absolutely huge piece of machinery. Jay's extremely clean example of a '57 Imperial that's presented in a very elegant off-white color, which in such good condition is a rare sight.
These would rust and clog and disintegrate. In the 1950's and the build quality didn't take as much priority as the design. But still, the '50s was a special time for car design and it would go down as one of the most iconic eras.
Built by Chrysler as a "luxury" top off range sub-brand, it was an opportunity for the brand to expand into the luxury market.
However, this Imperial had no concerns for speed, it was all about comfort and cruising in full luxury. Despite its 392 cu in Hemi engine that puts out about 325 HP, it was just enough to move this behemoth rolling sofa smoothly.
This car was considered one of the most beautiful designs of its time. Despite its incredible size and poor gas consumption (as expected), Jay, like many of us, still has a soft spot for this one.
1958 Continental Mark III
This one is the biggest, longest and heaviest car America has ever produced. This was Lincoln's answer to Cadillac and the Imperial. It was designed to be driven in absolute comfort with no regard for racing or motorsport.
Powered by a big old V8, this thing floats along the road surface while achieving up to 10 MPG in true 50's fashion.
The Continental is literally a couch on wheels. It also has five ashtrays and five cigarette lighters, which was a requirement in that era. And as Jay puts it "It handles like a bowling ball on a waterbed".
These 50's American classics were hugely influential and were made to suit the post-war consumerist environment. These cars were built to be enjoyed and driven with family and friends in absolute comfort.
Although this car isn't the slowest thing ever, it certainly won't be setting lap times anytime soon. This car is a huge advocate for the mentality of enjoying the drive and that it's not about how fast you get there, it's about the journey.
1958 Fiat 600 Multipla Mirafiori
You might have never even heard of these and that's for good reason. They were built by Fiat special projects as concepts to drive VIP's around fiat factories and workshops in the '60s.
In the video, Jay gets his hand's on the only two examples left. As they have been originally maintained and cared for by Fiat themselves, they are in absolute pristine condition.
Only five were built and with definitely no intention of going fast, as while driving the owner tells Jay that 40 MPH was the fastest it's ever gone.
This forgotten fiat is one that has been beautifully designed with glass panels as far as the eye can see and even oak bumpers. The panoramic glass roof that was designed for full visibility, can also be removed in a Targa-like style.
It's elegant and Italian but designed to tinker along for factory tours and not to be driven in anger.
1927 Ford Model T
Now, the Ford Model T is likely to be the slowest car to ever have featured on Jay Leno's Garage.
After receiving a letter from a young viewer who had restored this Model T as a father-son project, Jay invited him into the garage and later took it out for his routine test drive.
This 1927 Model T was never designed to go fast, it was just designed to go. Or as Jay puts it himself, "See the funny thing about this kind of car is that people aren't amazed about how fast it goes, they're amazed you get there at all"
We're talking about a car that's almost 100 years old but can still turn on with some fuel after sitting idle for 30 years. The metals were high quality and they were built to last, its design and engineering incredibly simple.
As Jay cuts through LA traffic on his test drive, the Model T happily chugs along but never breaks down. Yes, it's slow but it will get you there.