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> Its a Doozy!, P Mechanics with Leno
Hawktel
post Oct 19 2004, 01:27 AM
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The latest on the shelf of P-Mechanics has Leno talking about how he found a Doozy in a barn, that had been parked for 50-60 years.

Besides being a stand up type of guy (offering the buy what ever was in a barn sight unseen?) And giving some good advice (Befriend the old guys, cause you never know when they will move a project along to a new guy) he mentioned that somewhere in NYC, there is a Doozy on a 4th floor of a parking garage. Its been stranded there for 40-50 years when a elevator renovation made it unable to leave.

Anyone know where it is? I'll be going to NYC in May, and I thought it might be cool to look it up.


Duesenbergs are cool cars.
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post Oct 19 2004, 01:31 AM
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Sorry, not a fan of anything that's not a sports car.

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post Oct 19 2004, 05:45 AM
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wow..lucky guy...id like to find one of them!

at least it will be brought back to its full glory now. that thought warms my heart =] (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif)
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post Oct 19 2004, 12:10 PM
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IIRC Leno said he's been trying to buy the dusenburg in NY for a long time and they wont sell it. He only got the one mentioned in the article because the owner passed away (who he had been pestering for 20 years), and the owner's daughter sold Leno the car.

I think the car is amazing because, the way he describes it, its a 70 year old car thats so solid and well built, it feels like its new. Did you see that thing? Its in great shape.
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post Oct 19 2004, 12:13 PM
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said it had plastic gears in it from the factory...wtf?
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post Oct 19 2004, 12:27 PM
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Sorry, not a fan of anything that's not a sports car.


LOL. I didn't think we had any of the whine and cheesy polo shirt guys at 914world.com

I bet he doesn't even own a welder.
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post Oct 19 2004, 02:11 PM
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Doozies were incredible cars considering when they were made. Same with early Cords and Packards.
Supercharged, unheard of large hp numbers and displacements for the time, top speed that was better than most race cars of the era. smooth ride with very quick yet stable handling, at least 50 years ahead of their time.
The engineering that went into even the smallest parts is impressive to say the least.
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post Oct 19 2004, 05:25 PM
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I bet he doesn't even own a welder.

I had the opportunity to tour Jay Leno's garage when he had his buildings in Burbank and I can tell you that he is a real car guy. His shop was a mess with parts and tools everywhere- just like mine and yours. He has an awsome collection of goofy rare and interesting vehicles including his masterpiece Doosie collection...I wish I could have just one of them, or drive one.

I have been in a number of wine and cheese garages- Jay's not one of them...he actually works on some of his vehicles.

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post Oct 19 2004, 09:20 PM
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I saw him in a Stanley Steamer going up Barham Bl. one evening. He was sitting high and mighty up there in the seat. That pressure cooker must have a Blow Off Valve bigger than the honda guys ! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Oct 19 2004, 10:11 PM
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I've seen him on the road as well, in various antiques. Even though Leno is known to not be a huge Porsche fan, and has far too much money for any mortal human, he is clearly one of "us" in the car-fiend sense. Personally I like the fact that he seems genuine and down-to-earth in this regard as we all know there are way too many snobs in The Biz. Leno actually gets out amongst the general public and freely talks about his car hobby... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)
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post Oct 19 2004, 10:18 PM
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QUOTE(Sammy @ Oct 19 2004, 12:11 PM)
Doozies were incredible cars considering when they were made. Same with early Cords and Packards.
Supercharged, unheard of large hp numbers and displacements for the time, top speed that was better than most race cars of the era. smooth ride with very quick yet stable handling, at least 50 years ahead of their time.
The engineering that went into even the smallest parts is impressive to say the least.

IIRC handling wasn't exactly a forte for Cords. Didn't they have a problem with the doors coming open when going around corners? I seem to remember also that they suffered from Chassis "whip" ("whip" is WAAAY beyond "flex" - and flex is bad.

I don't remember any of the details on this.
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post Oct 20 2004, 01:08 AM
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Doozies were the supercar of their time.

You just need to remember that time was 70 years ago. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Everything I've heard or seen of Leno is that he is a car guy. He gets in there and turns the wrench and gets his hands dirty.

Duesenbergs are cool cars. I'd not want to own one, cause I couldn't afford the upkeep. But I'm glad people Lke Leno have them, and keep them up.
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post Oct 20 2004, 01:28 AM
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I have also seen Leno several time out and about in Burbank, usually Hollywood Way, between NBC and his Warehouse. Once in a Bugatti, Once in the Steamer, many time on motor cycles. The Day I saw him in the Steamer, he told me "Hey, Nice 914!", he actually yelled it over the noise of that car at a stop light.

I also met him once on the New Years Day Fun Run. He was driving a two seat tandem 3 wheel car called a Rocket.

For those of you in the LA area you gotta come out for this fun run, it's a blast. The group I always run with meets at TRE in N. Hollywood. That is if you can get up that early on New Years Day.

-Mike D.
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post Oct 20 2004, 09:27 AM
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QUOTE(dflesburg @ Oct 19 2004, 10:27 AM)
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Sorry, not a fan of anything that's not a sports car.


LOL. I didn't think we had any of the whine and cheesy polo shirt guys at 914world.com

I bet he doesn't even own a welder.

Gimme a break. Apparently it's Mark's opinions are stupid week. Oh well. Hopefully next week will be better. Oh and I have Oxy-Acetelyne, MIG, TIG, and Arc welders. Anything I'm missing?
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