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The only other Turbine Car ever to be privately owned is in the collection of comedian and television host Jay Leno, who purchased one of the three cars originally retained by Chrysler in 2009. [ 89 ] [ 91 ] Leno's car was featured in the BBC television show James May's Cars of the People . [ 95 ]
In 2021, the collection acquired a Chrysler Turbine Car, one of only nine to survive and one of only two in a private collection (the other belonging to Jay Leno). [2] In addition to the cars, the collection also includes about 20 musical instruments, including a Wurlitzer theater pipe organ. [1]
The Blastolene Special, also known as the "Tank Car", is a unique, specially built car, designed and built by American master craftsman Randy Grubb.The car is currently owned by American entertainer Jay Leno, who regularly drives it on public streets, and also has the car on display at various car shows and meets (such as Cars and Coffee events for example) in the greater Los Angeles area, and ...
The museum was founded in 1994 by Robert E. Petersen, a publishing giant who helped to shape American car culture. Comedian Jay Leno is one of the museum's biggest fans and has had a lifelong love ...
James looks at how steam power came to influence the birth of the petrol engine; takes a ride in a limited edition last of its kind 1963 Chrysler Turbine Car with owner Jay Leno; explores the ongoing battle between Porsche and TVR; and takes the first ever amphibious car for a spin in the Pembrokeshire lakes.
Jay Leno isn't letting any accidents or mishaps keep him from living his dreams and pursuing his passions.On Sunday, the 73-year-old comedian and former host of The Tonight Show came out to take ...
Paul Harris/GettyJay Leno was reportedly rushed to the hospital after one of his vintage cars unexpectedly erupted in flames on Sunday, leaving the comedian with burns to his face.“Thank ...
A Chrysler Turbine Car at the Walter P. Chrysler Museum in Auburn Hills, Michigan in 2007 Introduced to the public in 1963, the Chrysler Turbine Car was powered by a turbine that produced 130 hp (97 kW) and 425 lb⋅ft (576 N⋅m) of torque, which made its output roughly equivalent to a 318-cubic-inch (5.21 L) V8 engine. [ 47 ]