From Jay Leno’s Garage.
Jay Leno takes a break from modern supercars to teach his producer and director, David Swift, how to drive a 1925 Ford Model T. For anyone under 40, this is a fascinating look at the counterintuitive controls of a true antique, a car that Jay calls "the iPhone of its day."
This "mennonite" model T was originally sold for just $260 and features a simple, splash-lubricated engine with no oil or water pump. The car runs on a magneto, meaning you don’t even need a battery to start it.
Jay walks David through the complicated process of starting and driving the car, from setting the advance and retard for the spark to using the unique three-pedal system. David discovers firsthand why "if you start to panic, you’re in trouble" in a car with rear-wheel-only brakes and no standard clutch.
This episode is a must-watch for anyone who’s ever wondered what came before modern cars. Jay also shares surprising historical tidbits, including Henry Ford’s connection to Thomas Edison, and the rumor that John D. Rockefeller helped fund the Temperance movement to protect the oil business from Henry Ford’s desire for cars to run on alcohol.
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