How Many Cars Does Jay Leno Really Have in His Garage? Here's the Astonishing Total

Summary

• Jay Leno has one of the largest car collections in the world.
• His collection includes over 350 vehicles of all types.
• His cars are stored in California and Rhode Island.

Jay Leno is one of the most recognizable comedians and television personalities in the American entertainment industry. He began his rise to fame as a stand-up comedian in 1976, became Johnny Carson's substitute host a decade later, was the main host of The Tonight Show from 1992 to 2009 until he was replaced by Conan O'Brien. He returned to the show from 2010 to 2014 until he was replaced by Jimmy Fallon. We won't focus on the conflict between Leno and O'Brien, except to say that Leno's career hasn't slowed down since he left the talk show, and he remains an incredibly successful comedian and TV host.

However, Leno is known for much more than his undeniable contributions to the world of entertainment. From a young age, he has been a huge car enthusiast, and over the course of his nearly 50-year career, he has amassed one of the largest car collections in the world. But how many cars and other vehicles are in his garages? You may be surprised not only by the number, but also by the total value of his possessions.

How Many Cars Does Jay Leno Have?

Jay Leno is undoubtedly one of the world's most avid car enthusiasts. His passion for cars began when he was very young. His father, Angelo Leno, was an insurance salesman and often upgraded cars, always getting the best deal. The family always bought new cars based on father's whims, even if they could not always afford luxury options.

This has greatly influenced Jay Leno's own love of automobiles. Over the years, he has amassed an astounding collection of everything from early 20th century steam cars and tractors to high-end sports cars and motorcycles, which he has often displayed on his show Jay Leno's Garage from 2015 to 2022.

By 2024, Leno owns a staggering 181 cars and 160 motorcycles! In addition, the total value of all the vehicles is approximately $50 million.

With such a vast collection, the host says he does not have a favorite car, but the most valuable to him is the 1994 McLaren F1, a sports car estimated at $12 to $17 million. And it's not his most expensive car, as his 1934 Duesenberg Walker Coupe is worth $20 million.

What Is Jay Leno's Net Worth?

Of course, we know that Jay Leno is incredibly wealthy, as are other talk show hosts, but to afford such an extensive collection, you have to be more than just rich. You have to have a net worth of $350 million!

Much of that net worth was amassed through his involvement with The Tonight Show. While his annual salary was $1 million in 1992, it had risen to a staggering $30 million by 2009, although the host has since agreed to take a pay cut for the sake of better working conditions.

It is worth noting that he and his wife, Mavis Leno, hardly use this money, preferring to live off his earnings as a stand-up comedian.

Luxury Properties Owned by Jay Leno

So where does Jay Leno keep such an extensive collection of cars and motorcycles? Of course, knowing how rich he is, we know that he can afford almost any kind of real estate.

For example, most of his vehicles are housed in a colossal 122,000-square-foot hangar in Burbank, California. In addition, a small portion of his collection is housed in the garage of his home in Newport, Rhode Island, a luxurious 15,851-square-foot mansion valued at $13.5 million. Leno even has his own private elevator from his bedroom to the garage!