Jay Leno explains why his collection of nearly 200 cars doesn't include a single Ferrari
Published on Oct 09, 2025 at 2:43 PM (UTC+4)
by Daisy Edwards
Last updated on Oct 09, 2025 at 4:49 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones
Gearhead and beloved celebrity Jay Leno has a legendary collection of nearly 200 cars -now for the first time, he’s letting us know why it doesn’t include a single Ferrari.
Although he thinks the sleek Italian supercars are great motors, he just doesn’t want to buy one for his own collection.
Leno has one of the most jaw-dropping private collections on Earth, nearly 200 cars worth more than $100 million, from McLarens to Lamborghinis.
Amongst the vintage Duesenbergs and the jet-powered motorcycle, if you look closely, you’ll realize not a single Ferrari exists, and there’s one very important reason why.
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Jay Leno has a collection of nearly 200 cars, but not a single Ferrari
One of America’s most beloved celebrities and late-night hosts, Jay Leno, makes no secret of the fact that he loves supercars and car-based curios.
Amongst the almost 200 cars in his collection, you can find McLarens, Lamborghinis, vintage Duesenbergs, and even a jet-powered motorcycle.
However, you will see that a very iconic supercar is notably absent from the collection, and that is the Ferrari.
Despite describing Ferraris as ‘excellent cars’ on a podcast, he purposely made the decision to keep them out of the collection.
The problem isn’t with the cars themselves
It turns out that the late-night show host doesn’t like the way that the supercar company treats its customers.
According to the celeb, there are too many VIP hoops for the customers to jump through: “I just never liked dealing with the dealers,” he said. “I don’t wanna give a guy 25 grand in an envelope.”
By contrast, he praised brands like McLaren, which sold him a P1 with very little fuss; he said he gave McLaren the money, and McLaren gave him the car.
Ferrari has long been rumored to operate a strict allocation system by rewarding VIPs and limiting who can buy special models, and allegedly ‘blacklisting’ those who flip their cars or speak publicly against the brand.
Even though he could give in to the elitism that comes with buying and selling supercars, Leno values access and enthusiasm over exclusivity, which makes him a true gearhead, just like us mere mortals.
Daisy is a technology journalist, covering artificial intelligence, consumer tech, Apple news, cryptocurrency, digital business, and emerging technologies. Since joining the team in 2025, she has reported on everything from AI-powered startups and major iOS updates to viral tech hacks and the latest developments in the digital economy. Drawing on her background in automotive journalism and a degree in History and Journalism from Goldsmiths, University of London, Daisy specializes in breaking down complex technology stories into clear, engaging reporting for a global audience. Her work focuses on the products, platforms, and innovations that are transforming the way people work, communicate, and interact with technology. Daisy has gained first-hand access to some of the world's most talked-about technologies and innovators, including meeting Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot during its first European appearance in London. She has also discussed the future of space exploration with an astronaut, bringing unique insights and real-world perspectives to her coverage of emerging technology.
