Jay Leno goes on a road trip! In the latest episode of Jay Leno’s Garage, the car aficionado embarks on a huge journey through Italy’s famed Mille Miglia in a 1951 Jaguar XK120 (worth $3-million).
Leno says that when he was little, he used to read books about the Mille Miglia, so this was a very special event for him. He says he is very excited because he “finally gets to follow in the wheel tracks of my heroes” and he “feels like a kid again.”
The first real sports car Leno saw as a young boy was an XK120, so when Jaguar offered him one to drive, he was ecstatic. This video is also special because Leno meets up with the man who drove the XK120 that got him hooked on cars. He still drives the car to this day.
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The legendary Sir Stirling Moss, who won the 1955 Mille Miglia, also makes an appearance in the episode, and shares stories about what it was like to participate in the race.
Mille Miglia is a truly magical event for people who love cars. More than 450 classic cars were registered to take part in this year’s race through Italy’s picturesque countryside and little towns, and countless celebrity drivers help make the race even more special.
Watch the episode below, where Leno and his co-pilot for Mille Miglia, the brilliant Ian Callum, drive the historic race in an exquisite car. They also discuss strategies for the race while driving around in an F-Type. What’s not to love about this video?
