Tim Allen is one of the most famous comedians in the world. He’s just as much of a car guy as Jay Leno. Because Tim Allen is from Michigan he likes a certain type of car, usually American muscle. Some of the vehicles in his collection include a one-of-a-kind Impala SS LT5 and a Ford RS2000. Tim Allen is constantly building on his extensive collection of classic cars. We looked at the most jaw-dropping ones in his collection.
1972 Ford Bronco
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Tim Allen’s 1972 Ford Bronco stands out in his collection, showcasing his love for classic American off-roaders. The rootbeer brown paint job and soft top are unique features of his Bronco. He stated in an interview that he loves to take his wife out for rides in the Bronco during the summer.
Tim Allen has a love for classic American cars but he also has a few imports as well. The Kharmann Ghia is another car that he built for his wife. The fun to drive Volkswagen was a unique part of the seventies. Although the Bug gets all the love the Kharmann Ghia was unique as well.
Next to the Kharmann Ghia in his collection is his Volvo P1800. Anybody who knows automotive history knows that the Volvo P1800 was a wonderful blend of performance and Swedish charm. This small convertible was designed to showcase early Volvo engineering and Allen owns a mint condition one.
Tim Allen came from humble beginnings and a rough background. As such he enjoys cars from his childhood as well. The Ford F100 was a truck that was around when Allen was a teenager. Naturally he went a step further and custom built one, tuned by the legendary automotive firm McLaren. This isn’t your daddies farm truck.
Tim Allen has owned his Chevrolet Impala LT5 since the 1990s, even featuring it on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno. The Impala SS LT5 wasn’t your average Impala from this generation. It was a special order model provided to Allen by GM. The beautiful black Impala is almost mint condition.
Classic Chevys from the 1960s were the pinnacle of the muscle car and classic car era. Tim Allen builds anything that he loves, and the 409 Bubble Top was another passion project. The 409 cubic inch V8 was custom built for speed, and every inch of the car is restored. Allen enjoys driving the 409 Bubble Top to car shows.
Are you seeing a correlation here? Tim Allen loves compact European roadsters from the sixties. The Ferrari 330 GTC was a notable roadster that had a V12 engine. Allen has owned the car for several years. The sleek silver paint job gives the car a noteworthy appearance and the rarity is up there.
The Pontiac GTO Ram Air was a dream car of Tim Allens when he was a child. The powerful V8 engine was at the top of the Pontiac lineup. There are a few GTO models that set the pace for the industry and this was one of them. Obviously, Allen added his personal touches to the car.
If the Ford Custom looks familiar it’s because Allen had featured the car on his sitcom in the 1990s. The black coupe is the pinnacle of early Ford engineering. But, this isn’t just some type of restoration project, it’s a custom hot rod. The Ford Custom is unlike anything else from the hot rod era.
One thing about Tim Allen is the fact that he can have any car that he wants in the world. The Studebaker Sleeper Cab is a completely restored Semi-Truck from the Bygone era. Everything on this truck is period-specific down to the unique paint job. This isn’t something that you drive every day, he built this for fun.
Where do we start with the RS200? This was the pinnacle of rally car racing in the eighties and early nineties. The unique design of the car was put together in such a way that it can be repaired on the fly. Tim Allen has featured this car on Jay Leno’s garage and this was also his daily driver for a while.
Tim Allen doesn’t own a lot of modern cars but there is one that he has in his collection. The Ford Mustang GT350R was designed to make an impact. The pure white paint job and the performance upgrades enhance the street racing capability of this car. Allen has long been a fan of Ford Racing products.
Allen just like his friend Jay Leno got one of the few modern Ford GTs that were put into production. The Ford GT utilizes a supercharged V6 engine like that which is found in the Raptor pickup truck. Allen chose a sleek dark silver color for his Ford GT and this was a very limited production vehicle.
Now we double back to the classics and of course Allen has a classic GT350H as well. This Mustang was the pinnacle of Mustang performance when it was new. Not to mention it was unique and a very limited production vehicle. The sleek paint job is unique like the rest of Tim Allens car collection.
There was a time when Cadillac was the epiphany of American luxury. The 1950 Cadillac was a unique blend of high-end luxury and groundbreaking features. A lot of the things that we take for granted nowadays were standard fare in the Caddy. Tim Allen has preserved most of the originality of the car as well.
The Cadillac Fleetwood BDE was a huge luxury car with a massive footprint. Gas efficiency went out of the window with this car. The Fleetwood BDE has a dark black paint job and it’s probably one of the least notable cars in the Tim Allens collection. Cadillacs from this era were extremely plush to drive.
Here we have it again, another fun-to-drive roadster. Tim Allen loves these short and stubby roadster models. The Jaguar E-Type was legendary for its performance back when it hit the market. Jaguar used to be known for precision driving and beauty. Allen has a unique and original-looking E-Type model down to the paint.
Let’s be honest the Ford Falcon doesn’t get the credit that it deserves for the muscle car era. No Ford models seem to get credit for their role in the muscle car era. The Falcon CJ was a powerful and fun-to-drive hot rod and Tim Allen has kept his all original. The Falcon CJ was one of the few Fords that held its own.
The Chevy Nova was like the bulldog of cars, with its short stubby nose and big engine it handled business. Tim Allen has gone super street with his Nova, it has a flat black paint job and a whole lot of power packed under the hood. You can tell that Allen didn’t design this car to sit in the shop all day.
Tim Allen has a thing for old Ford Coupes, and the ‘46 Ford Custom is another one that stands out from the crowd. The cherry red paint job on this one is a lot different then his usual blacked-out rides. This is a drop top and he has taken the thing to many different car shows including Hot August Nights.
If you can’t tell by now Tim Allen has a thing for old hot rods. His ‘33 Ford Custom is another unique hot rod with a baby blue paint job. A wholesome V8 rests under the hood of this beast and the top has been chopped right off. This is one of Allen’s favorite rides and with good reason because it performs quite well.
Finally, we get to one of the most fun to drive cars in Tim Allen’s collection. The Camaro Restomod is a modified Yenko Camaro and yes Allen drives it. This isn’t a Camaro that was built for sitting around in a collection, it was built for speed. Tim Allen is a car collector who loves to drive his cars as well.
Tim Allen doesn’t own a lot of European or German cars like say Jerry Seinfeld does, but the few that he does own are unique. The 911 S SWB was a noteworthy car when it hit the scene. Allen has an all-original example of the 911 S SWB with a silver paint job and a lot of performance upgrades.
Finally, we get to one of Allen’s most prized possessions, his Porsche 356. The Porsche 356 was a purpose-built racecar with a lot of wins in the racing world. Allen has kept a silver paint job and most of the car is unique to how it was originally built. The Porsche 356 has stood the test of time as an influential racecar.
Jay Leno is one of the most famous comedians in the world. But, he is also one of the most well-known car collectors in the world. The cars that he owns are unlike anything else on the road, and a lot of other models were custom-built for Jay. We looked at his collection and the cars that stand out the most for this funny guy.
2006 GM EcoJet
Car and Driver
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The Jay Leno EcoJet was a unique concept car powered by a biodiesel turbine engine. It had a sleek carbon fiber body and was inspired by aviation design. Built with help from GM specifically for his collection and funded by Jay himself, there was nothing else like it on the road.
1934 Duesenberg Walker Coupe
Jay Leno’s Garage
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The 1934 Duesenberg Walker Coupe, owned by Jay Leno, was a rare and elegant car known for its Art Deco design and advanced engineering. This is one of Jay’s favorite cars to pull out of the garage because it’s fun to drive. The sleek styling is more unique than anything else on the road.
1994 McLaren F1
Jay Leno’s Garage
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Jay Leno’s 1994 McLaren F1 is one of the most iconic cars in his collection. Known for its sleek design, central driving position, and powerful BMW V12 engine. There was a period of time where the McLaren F1 was the fastest car in the world. Jay Leno owns quite a few exotics but this one is the most special.
1950 Mercedes Transporter
Jay Leno’s Garage
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One of the most telling things about Jay Leno’s car collection is the fact that he has unique rides. Jay Leno’s 1950 Mercedes-Benz Transporter, called the “Blue Wonder,” was a special truck made to carry race cars. The nose of the thing hangs off extremely far so it takes a special driver to handle it.
Koenigsegg CCXR Trevita
Jay Leno’s Garage
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Jay Leno’s Koenigsegg CCXR Trevita is one of the rarest cars in the world, with only two ever made. Its body is coated in a diamond-like carbon fiber, making it extremely lightweight. Similar to his McLaren F1 Leno enjoys the speed and unique design of hte CCXR Trevita. Obviously this isn’t a grocery getter.
1929 Bentley Speed 6
Jay Leno’s Garage
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Jay Leno’s 1929 Bentley Speed 6 was a classic car with a strong racing history. It had a powerful six-cylinder engine and a tough design that helped it win at Le Mans. Leno has a number of unique Bentley’s in his garage. There was a time in history where Bentley was known for speed and racing heritage.
1955 Mercedes 300SL
Jay Leno’s Garage
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The 1955 Mercedes 300SL was a beautiful sports car with famous gullwing doors. Jay Leno’s one in particular is a rare model that has a special edition paint job and racing heritage behind it. Gullwing doors were a new thing when the 300SL hit the scene. The car became synonymous because of this design.
1969 Lamborghini Miura S
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The 1969 Lamborghini Miura S was a groundbreaking sports car and one of the first supercars. With its sleek design and powerful V12 engine. Jay Leno has a thing for Lamborghini models, between this one and his Countach. The Miura S was a powerful and sleek sports car that took on the Ford GT40.
1939 Lagonda V12
Jay Leno Garage
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Jay Leno’s 1939 Lagonda V12 was a rare and stylish car from Britain. It had a strong V12 engine and a sleek look that made it special. Leno loves to own these elongated roadster-style classic cars. The Lagonda was the epiphany of V12 design at the time; even though the engine was large, it wasn’t inefficient.
1963 Chrysler Turbine
Jay Leno Garage
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Jay Leno’s 1963 Chrysler Turbine was a rare car with a jet engine instead of a regular one. Chrysler was working on a few different types of alternative fuel engines and the Turbine was one of the most well-known. There are only a few Turbine models in existence and Jay Leno has one of them.
2014 McLaren P1
Jay Leno Garage
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Jay Leno’s 2014 McLaren P1 is a hybrid supercar that combines a powerful twin-turbo V8 engine with an electric motor. McLaren is always at the forefront of automotive design and innovation and the P1 was the most powerful sports car in the world. Leno was one of the first owners of the P1 in the world.
2017 Ford GT
Jay Leno Garage
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Jay Leno’s 2017 Ford GT was a supercar built to honor Ford’s racing history. It had a sleek design and a twin-turbo V6 engine. 2017 marked the return of the storied model and Jay Leno got the first delivery of the car from Ford corporate. The Ford GT was not a V8 powered car this time around but it was still very fast.
1969 Panthermobile
Jay Leno Garage
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Jay Leno’s 1969 Panthermobile was a wild and colorful custom car built to promote the Pink Panther cartoon. Naturally Leno had to buy this outrageous car and feature it on his TV show. On the episode of Jay Leno’s garage he adorned a pink suit for the occasion. This car isn’t something you drive everyday.
1952 MG TD Hot Rod
Jay Leno Garage
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Jay Leno’s 1952 MG TD Hot Rod was a classic British roadster turned into a powerful hot rod. The MG roadster wasn’t known as a hot rod but this car changed all that. The TD Hot Rod was specifically designed to be a hot rod. Leno enjoys driving this car because of the powerful engine and short stubby wheel-base.
2011 Morgan 3 Wheeler
Jay Leno Garage
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Jay Leno’s 2011 Morgan 3 Wheeler was a modern take on a classic design. Similar to how the Chrysler Prowler was a modern roadster so was the Morgan 3 Wheeler. The 3 Wheeler was able to achieve a high level of speed. Driving capability of the Morgan 3 Wheeler is also a lot better then older cars in this class.
Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren
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Jay Leno’s Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren was a high-performance supercar that combined luxury and speed. It had a sleek design, gullwing doors, and a powerful supercharged V8 engine. The SLR McLaren was designed during the Daimler era at Mercedes-Benz. The sleek coupe was owed by the worlds elite including Steve Jobs.
Blastolene Special
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Jay Leno’s Blastolene Special, also known as “The Tank Car,” was a massive, custom-built car powered by a 29-liter V12 engine from a military tank. Jay Leno is a true car enthusiast in every sense of the world. His love for cars is so unique and he has just about every quirky car that you could think of.
1986 Lamborghini Countach
Jay Leno Garage
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Jay Leno’s 1986 Lamborghini Countach was a supercar known for its sharp, futuristic design and scissor doors. It has a V12 engine under the hood and Jay Leno removed the giant wing from the back of his one. The Countach is the car that every kid in the 1980s wanted to own.
1906 Stanley Steamer Vanderbilt Cup Racer
Jay Leno Garage
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Jay Leno’s 1906 Stanley Steamer Vanderbilt Cup Racer was a rare and historic steam-powered car built for racing. These steam-powered race cars were a thing albeit not as popular as their gas-powered counterparts. Jay Leno loves to take the Stanley Steamer to different car shows around the country.
2011 Audi R8 Spyder
Jay Leno Garage
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Jay Leno’s 2011 Audi R8 Spyder has the powerful V10 engine and all-wheel drive. The R8 was the first official supercar released by Audi to the public. The design of the car was top-notch and still garners attention today. Leno’s edition of the car had a special edition paint job with red stripes.
1966 Oldsmobile Toronado
Jay Leno Garage
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Jay Leno’s 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado is a standout in his collection. The Tornado was a groundbreaking car for Oldsmobile and the automotive industry as a whole. It had a number of first-time features that are now the norm for the automotive industry. We often forget just how instrumental Oldsmobile was.
Baker Electric
Jay Leno Garage
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Jay Leno’s 1909 Baker Electric is a rare, functional piece of automotive history. This car had an 80-mile range and near-silent operation. Who would have thought that electric cars were possible way back when? The Baker electric was definitely one of the first mainstream electric cars and most people forget about it.
1914 Detroit Electric
Jay Leno Garage
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Jay Leno’s 1914 Detroit Electric showcases early electric car innovation. This was another early electric car and Jay Leno has had it in his collection for years. These early electric cars utilized a carriage design. The unique thing about the 1914 Detroit Electric was the range that it had.
1946 Shell Oil Truck
Jay Leno Garage
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Jay Leno’s 1946 Shell Oil Truck is a unique piece in his collection. Tanker trucks were an innovation in the forties as the highway system was developed. The 1946 Shell oil truck is a unique part of Leno’s collection. The beautiful truck is a fully functional model as well that has been restored.
Ariel Atom
Jay Leno Garage
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Jay Leno owns an Ariel Atom, a lightweight car built for speed and handling. These types of cars were designed for the race track. The Atom was one of the worlds fastest race cars with an open wheel design. The Atom isn’t a street legal vehicle by any stretch of the imagination, but it’s a unique one in Leno’s collection.
1925 Doble E-20
Jay Leno Garage
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Jay Leno’s 1925 Doble E-20 is a masterpiece of early steam-powered innovation. The Doble E-20 was ahead of its time with a silent engine and notable speed. The steam powered roadster was a unique part of automotive history. These steam powered engines were not feasible for mass-production.
1917 Fiat Botafogo
Jay Leno Garage
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Jay Leno’s 1917 Fiat Botafogo is a massive, powerful race car from the early 20th century. This car was named after a famous Brazilian racing driver. The car had a monstrous 21.7-liter aircraft engine. The Botafogo was one of the most powerful cars at the time and Jay Leno loves to showboat this car.
1966 Lincoln Continental
Jay Leno Garage
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Jay Leno’s 1966 Lincoln Continental is a symbol of 1960s luxury and style. Lincoln was at the height of luxury and performance in the sixties. The Continental was beloved by just about everyone and Leno has an all-original model. The Continental was one of the most popular Lincoln models in production.
Light Car Company Rocket
Jay Leno Garage
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Jay Leno’s LCC Rocket, designed by automotive legend Gordon Murray, is a futuristic take on lightweight performance. This thing has a Yamaha engine under the hood and an open wheel design like a race car. This isn’t your average race car but Jay Leno isn’t your average car collector.
