John Paul DeJoria's 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Restomod - Jay Leno's Garage

Incredible human being, the fact that he said he is grateful everyday for his life really was something special

That 57 is absolutely Stunning!🏆🏆

The 57 was one of the prettiest cars chevy ever made in my opinion.

Jay and crew. After a very complicated day I get to sit and sip a glass of wine and watch Jay Leno drive what I have always felt was one of the finest body designs every to come out of GM. What a beautiful car and how nice to spend some time with Jay. Tomorrow is my birthday, I'll be 84. I'm a gearhead and proud of it. Thank you for the drive in a candy apple '57 Chevy Bel Air. Wonderful!!

JPD! What a guy. Saw him at the Pomona drags awhile back. He liked my shirt with a pic of my ‘64 Galaxie on it. As we were standing there, Danny Trejo shows up. Turns out they were both raised in the same neighborhood (Echo Park) and were born the same year (1948)!

What really impresses is how quiet it is untill you request something of it, the stance is perfect, and looks original. Perfecto!

Disabled Vet loves your videos, Jay! So many countless hours watching you share your passion for cars here on YouTube! Thank you so much for producing such quality, informative videos. My fond regards to you and to your dear wife...best wishes for her health during this trying time! Hugs! -D <3

I'm am glad to see the love this car was given....a true work of art from the bold front to the aerodynamic tail fin....so Bossy.... king of the road....beautiful red....this car commands the love it was given...57 chrome jewelry is excellent...

OMG! When Mr. DeJoria walked on, I thought he looked familiar. I never noticed his last name until Jay mentioned his last name which more focused my attention. I met him a few years ago when he went to see his daughter race at Indy. I talked with him a few minutes. He seemed like a super nice guy.

John Paul is such a cool guy. He has a joy for life. You just want to hang out with the guy and talk about cars and everything.

My heart goes out to ya Jay. Take care of Mavis...... and yourself. Love to you both.

Good example of "What goes around, comes around." You get what you give. Two amazing car nuts. Love it.

What a beautiful car, I want one!!! The weight is falling off you Jay, well done!!!

Steve Magnante needs help! He's recovering from an infection in his brain and is doing better physically. But financially, not so good. Everyone in the automotive community who knows Steve, or knows of him, knows that he is important to our hobby. Im hoping that the people from Motor Trend or Barrett Jackson will help. But im not counting on it. If there's anything you can do to help, please do. If you're like me and can't help financially. Spread the word so maybe we can get the right people involved so Steve doesn't have to sell everything he owns to survive. Nobody should go broke because they got sick. Spread the word! Help Steve!

That car is exactly what I wanted back in 1960. ‘57 Chevy Belaire, 283 Power Pak, dual exhausts, and ‘57 Dodge Lancer wheel covers. Ended up with a ‘57 Rambler. Clean car but not fast. Its seats folded down into a bed. My best buddy had a 1960 Corvette, 270 BHP, dual quads. Power top. We would swap cars when he had a hot date. I got to burn his tires off + a tank of gas. I would get back a freshly detailed vehicle with a full tank of gas. Good old days. And the ‘57 Chevy still lights my fire…

Jay Leno The Godfather of all car guys

That car is wet dream for most all of us!

That paint ! Flawless, not to mention the mechanical engineering perfection and the way the engine performs...a masterpiece , best practical and sorted out custom car you'll ever see , i think

I had the privilege of meeting JP at Bristol one year , Super humble man, he was busy with his daughter but not too busy to speak to their fans, Jessie James on the other hand didn’t even nod his head to his wife’s fans!!

Thanks , brought tears to my eyes . I think your car is the very coolest 57 Chev 2 dr hardtop I've ever seen! I think I can die now. My first car too. I had for almost 40 yrs & before I ever drove it I lost it in a horrendous fire along with my 111 Van Norman crankshaft grinder 1944 Model year that worked perfect (grinds cranks between centers same as the factory work & no need to rebalance "a precise " ) & machine shop I spent my whole life building up after working for a Shipwright retired from the Halifax Shipyards after WW2 . The Shipwright had tools my grandad made for him . Some days are diamonds & some days are coal ! Thanks this a diamond day ! Perfect I love it and we all know you can not improve on perfection . The earth is perfect with more than enough space for everyone to get along together . You 2 looked like a couple of kids having the time of your life . Good work fellas keep it up . We need a lot more like you 2 ! (clones lol) Gooday A Thanks So Much Jay , John for all your efforts . James T. Burke homeless retired on disability .It is not how many times you get knocked down it is how many times you need to get back up. Cheers ! I think I just got back up