Jay Leno shows off Dodge he owns that's so rare he's never met anyone who's even heard of someone else owning one
Published on Sep 02, 2026 at 5:34 PM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Sep 02, 2026 at 5:34 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Mason Jones
Jay Leno owns a Hemi V8-powered Dodge that’s so rare most people won’t even have heard about it.
The car in question is from the 1950s and, interestingly, it isn’t a supercar or a pony car.
But it is stunning, and it is in amazing condition.
And there’s a reason why it’s so rare.
Jay Leno has some incredible cars most people don’t know about
Jay Leno owns several cars worthy of big headlines – McLaren F1, McLaren P1, Lamborghini Countach, and so on.
But he also owns some pretty obscure cars.
There’s the Ford Festiva Shogun, the 1934 Duesenberg Walker Coupe, the 1906 Stanley Steamer Racer, the ultra-rare 1963 Chrysler Turbine Car, and even the EcoJet supercar that General Motors built specifically for him.
He also owns a tank (yep) and a Ford Model T.
He also owns this amazing Chevy wagon no one had ever heard of.
Leno owns a stunning wagon from the 1950s that he calls the ‘beer can’
The 1954 Dodge Coronet you see here is probably one of the most interesting cars in Leno’s garage.
He apparently saw it at a car show and fell in love with it right away.
It has the 241 ‘Red Ram’ Dodge Hemi V8, and no safety equipment at all.
“The complete lack of safety equipment of any kind allows you to get a good power-to-weight ratio. Because you’ve got no airbag, no door-guard. This thing’s a beer can,” Leno said.
“The only modern concession we’ve made to this car is adding seatbelts,” he explained.
The exterior is finished in stunning turquoise, with teal seats inside the cabin.
So it’s beautiful, but, for Leno, this is mostly a joyride.
“You can’t be depressed and drive this car,” he stated.
In theory, records show that Dodge produced 9,489 units in the 1950s.
In practice, production numbers for 1950s cars, especially for limited-edition and unusual variants, should be considered with a pinch of salt.
Also, over the course of the last 70 years or so, most were either lost or destroyed anyway.
So the chances of finding one in perfect condition, evidently, are pretty slim.
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
