Jay Leno happens to be one of America’s funniest comedians, but would you believe that he is also a serious car enthusiast. He has 3 garages near Burbank, California, and they are all packed with all different kinds of cars. He has sports cars, and cars of special interest. There are also motorcycles, antiques and classics. Celebrity News reports that no car that he owns is a museum piece. He drives every car. He actually drives a different car to work everyday. Luckily he has an assigned parking spot at NBC Studios. I am sure he wouldn’t want to look for parking in New York City. I doubt he would drive to work then.
Leno has two full time mechanics that make sure that these vehicles are working at all times. Jay Leno’s collection includes 84 cars and 73 motorcycles. He spends whatever free time he has, and his money on his car collection. This has always been a childhood dream of his, and he is wealthy enough and lucky enough to fulfill his childhood dream.
According to Extra Entertainment News Fortune Magazine has reported that Jay Leno has generated close to $1 billion in profits for NBC, since he took over for Johnny Carson on “The Tonight Show” in 1992. He has become TV’s “MVP” (Most Valuable Performer. Jay Leno used to work 300 gigs a year doing stand up. He would fill in when other comedians went on vacation. This obviously paid off for him. Ever since he became the top late night star he gets up at 7:30AM, and then works out with a trainer for over an hour every day. Meets with the staff, tapes the show at 5PM and then goes out after the show. He has such a regimented and rigorous schedule, that I am sure his car collection certainly relaxes him.
