Jay Leno's Garage Season 4 Episode 6 Cars Of The Sports Stars

Jay Leno, the former The Tonight Show host, continues to explore his passion for cars with an all-new episode of Jay Leno's Garage season 4. This time, the focus is on the cars of sports stars. From baseball players to race car drivers, Leno's extensive car collection is sure to interest car enthusiasts of all kinds.

In this episode, Leno starts by examining a 1969 Chevy Camaro owned by baseball legend Reggie Jackson. This lime green beauty was restored to perfection by Reggie after he found a rusted-out shell. Jackson, known as "Mr. October" for his clutch performances in the World Series, has owned many cars over the years but this is his favorite. Jackson and Leno take it for a spin and talk about the history of the car.

Next up is a trip to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum to check out A.J. Foyt's winning car from the 1964 Indy 500. Foyt, a legendary racer who won the Indy 500 four times, is known for being one of the most successful drivers in the history of American open-wheel racing. Leno and Foyt discuss the car's design, its success in the race, and Foyt's illustrious racing career.

Afterwards, it's off to the luxurious Beverly Hills to check out a 1961 Ferrari 250 GT California Short Wheelbase originally owned by actor James Coburn. Coburn, a martial arts enthusiast and car fanatic, bought the car for $11,000 in 1964 and owned it until his death in 2002 at which point it was sold for $10.9 million. Leno takes a drive with the current owner, who talks about the car's impressive speed and handling.

The episode also features a visit to football player Deion Sanders' estate to take a look at his 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442. Sanders, a Pro Football Hall of Famer and 2-time Super Bowl winner, had the car custom built with a 455 engine, air conditioning, and a custom paint job. Leno and Sanders take it for a spin and talk about Sanders' love of classic cars.

The final car featured in this episode is former NBA player Rick Fox's Honda S2000. Fox, a 3-time NBA champion, bought the car in 2008 and has since added modifications to turn it into a sleek, high-performance machine. Leno takes it for a spin with Fox, who talks about his love of speed and how he got into cars.

Throughout the episode, Leno also shares some interesting tidbits about each sport star's career and their car collection. It's a fascinating look into the world of sports and cars, and a must-watch for any car enthusiast.