Jay Leno's Garage

The Car That Raced Around the World?! Jay Drives the Thomas Flyer (2025x13)

Data emisji: Mar 31, 2025

You know, in 1907, if you wanted to prove your car was tough, you didn’t take it to the Nürburgring — you drove it 36,000 miles through Siberia with nothing but some tools, spare tires, and an unreasonable amount of confidence. Meet the 1907 Thomas Flyer — the actual car that won the legendary 1908 New York to Paris Race, and yes, it still runs like a champ. Jay gets behind the wheel to take this 570-cubic-inch torque monster out for a spin. ???? Featuring: ???? Phil MacDougall, President of the National Automobile Museum ???? The actual Thomas Flyer — not a replica, not a tribute. The real deal. ???? From New York City to Paris (with a brief detour through Buffalo, NY and Siberia, and a run-in with bandits. Seriously.) ???? This car didn’t just beat France, Germany, and Italy — it did it with no roads, no gas stations, and oh yeah… they had to dodge Siberian wolves and bribe a French cop with a bicycle just to cross the finish line. ???? Teddy Roosevelt got involved. Pigeons delivered updates