Member Contributer ki-speed Posted February 8, 2009 Member Contributer Share Posted February 8, 2009 Two weeks ago (01/23/09) I was fortunate enough to spend the morning getting a private tour of Jay Leno's garage(s) and spent the evening at a Grand Celebration at SoCal Ducati in Brea, CA. Nicky Hayden was there, spoke and signed autographs. Was about 10 feet from him (got a couple shots). CA0109 CA0109 CA0109 Leno’s garage / hangers are impressive. Approx 75 cars, 90 motorcycles and memorabilia galore. A gourmet kitchen, complete shop (built in ground dyno, metal cutting machine using water jets 65,000 psi, you name it they had it). Muscle cars (an original 1970 Dodge Challenger 426 Hemi Convertible), Stanley Steamers, Corvettes (including a 2009 ZR1 serial #1), McLaren F1, MB SLR McLaren, Lamborghinis, Bugatti’s, Porsche’s, Lotus, Maserati, Jet bike, Vincent, Ducati’s (including a Desmosedici RR), Indians, Harley, Aprilla’s, BSA, Honda’s, ………. That’s a picture of me out in front of the gate to Jay’s hangers. Also a picture of my friend Mike (he got us the hookup) and the guy that took us on the tour, in front of a couple of Bugatti’s. CA0109 CA0109 Jay Leno's Garage link Jay has the TOY’s!!!!! We spent Thursday through Sunday in the Long Beach, Hunting Beach and Laguna beach area. On PCH 1 we must have seen 30-40 Lamborghinis’, 30-40 Ferraris, Bentleys, RR’s, Porches, Maserrities, Shelby Cobras, tons of nice motorcycles…. Saw a Ducati Desmosedici RR on display at the SoCal dealer and also saw one up close being ridden on PCH 1 in Laguna Beach. CA0109 CA0109 California is Automobile and Motorcycle Nivara!!!!!!! Oh, and yes there are some great roads and women to ride. CA0109 CA0109 PS: Nicky and Jay said they might come to the VFRD 2009 Summit in CO. I'll keep you informed. Later, Ki-speed (Mark) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer RollinAgain Posted February 8, 2009 Member Contributer Share Posted February 8, 2009 You lucky dog!!! I would have flipped out.....It's like taking a fat dude to a buffet and telling him he can't eat anything. Regards, Rollin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer VFRedleg Posted February 9, 2009 Member Contributer Share Posted February 9, 2009 Daaaaaannnnnnngggg! Congrats on the double score! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer FotoMoto Posted February 9, 2009 Member Contributer Share Posted February 9, 2009 Last week I saw a low quality vid of Nicky from that same event. In it, he finally said mentioned "The Incident" with Pendejo. :3: Getting to tour Leno's garage? WOW! Priceless. Gear head nirvana! :excl: :3: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon28 Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 That's awesome and I am quite jealous! It pays to 'know' people! :3: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer alwaysaware Posted February 9, 2009 Member Contributer Share Posted February 9, 2009 I live less than two miles from there and see him about once every two weeks driving around town in one of his many eye catching rare cars, yet I have never been to his garage. You are a lucky dude. By the way, did you see my jet bike that he has in his garage. :3: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baileyrock Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Awesome, but Nicky looks a little zombie d out in those shots! :3: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer dude Posted February 9, 2009 Member Contributer Share Posted February 9, 2009 Wow some people get all the luck!!!!! :3: How cool would that be for those 2 to sho wup at a vfrd meet :3: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veefer Madness Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Awesome, but Nicky looks a little zombie d out in those shots! :laugh: Upon further scrutineering, the lack of pupil color clearly indicates that Nicky is merely a Cyborg Fuel Map, programmed to look and act like a Human.... :ph34r: :ohmy: ADVANTAGE DUCATI: 1 OTHERS: NIL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer JTG Posted February 9, 2009 Member Contributer Share Posted February 9, 2009 I went down to Brea for the Ducati event as well which was kind of interesting, Nicky looks even younger in person I would have to guess he's about 12 years old :laugh: The free drinks and dessert was nice also but I'm not sure it was worth the ride down in the rain from Pasadena in Friday afternoon traffic :ohmy: . I stood in line and got a signed poster of Nicky which maybe someday will be worth the paper it's printed on if I don't lose it before then... I wish I'd known there was another VFRD member there it would have been great to meet you Mark! Maybe next time. And getting a tour of Jays garage is exceptionally cool, looks like you had a great time out here :ph34r: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFR4Lee Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 Lucky Bastage. :ohmy: Jay Leno's Garage Online You could at least post a link. :mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer rjstaaf Posted February 10, 2009 Member Contributer Share Posted February 10, 2009 I was fortunate enough to get a tour of Jay's garage myself a few of years ago. Went with a group from Meguiars when I was at their HQ for a seminar. Jay doesn't allow pics inside his garage so this is the only one I have from the day. I am the one with the shades :ohmy: http://www.autopia.org/forum/car-detailing...-meguiar-s.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer sirimiri Posted February 11, 2009 Member Contributer Share Posted February 11, 2009 California is Automobile and Motorcycle Nivara!!!!!!!Oh, and yes there are some great roads and women to ride. Ki-speed (Mark) Yeah, try living here on an average salary. You'll change your mind pretty quickly ;-) I'm half joking, California is a special place but wow anywhere worth living is just horrendously expensive. As in, you'll finally own your own place, when your parents pass on and you have an inheritance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFR4Lee Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 Yeah, try living here on an average salary. You'll change your mind pretty quickly ;-)I'm half joking, California is a special place but wow anywhere worth living is just horrendously expensive. As in, you'll finally own your own place, when your parents pass on and you have an inheritance! You just have to look at the places that aren't so hip and cool. :biggrin: It's hot, it's cold, but The Valley is surrounded by good mountain and canyon roads. Watch those prices decline, and hope to keep your job. If all the stars align, it might come within reach. I'm hoping so anyway. :laugh: If not you can move out to the des. It's not Detroit cheap, but... :goofy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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