1955 Ferrari 500 Mondial Series II - Jay Leno's Garage

What a healthy gentleman.. physically and mentally with a wonderful personality. As rare and great as that Ferrari is, the star of the show was the Admiral!

Absolutely loved hearing the owner's story on how he bought it when he was in the Navy.Very beautiful car.

If anyone is wondering the car sold for $5,005,000 at pebble Beach in 2018.

This is one of the few shows where Jay isn't constantly interrupting the guest because this guest has such an amazing story!

To be an Admiral in the Navy you have to be very smart, to be at his age and as sharp and knowledgeable as he is, is nothing short of amazing. Simply awesome!

The Admiral is an encyclopedia. This video was a gorgeous history lesson. Thanks for showcasing this Mr. Leno.

Wow, what an interesting video. What made it special for me was the fact that the Admiral not only restored the car, but he actually raced it. They definitely should make a movie of the Admiral and his Ferrari.

This wonderful man, Admiral Robert Phillips, put his blood, sweat and tears into this beautiful Ferrari not to mention money he had to borrow. Most Ferrari owners are pretentious, ostentatious, pompous, grandiloquent, rich jerks who rather drive on Rodeo drive than Mullholand Hwy., not this Admiral, he is a true car guy. I salute you sir.

One of the all-time best episodes of Jay Leno‘s Garage.

I could listen to this guy tell stories until he ascends.

In 1954, coming home from UCLA, I was passed on Ventura Blvd. by John von Neumann coming from Jack McAfee's shop to show Jack his new Ferrari Mondial, maybe the first in So. California. I can still hear those 4 cylinders with their unmistakeable rumble, driving behind the Ferrari. (A few years later I ended up working for von Neumann.) Great show, and a wonderful admiral; thanks.

it is incredible how, as a Venezuelan, suddenly I can find some amazing stories linked to my county's history, thank you so much Admiral Robert Phillips for sharing the story with us. What a beautiful piece of art this car is. Thanks a lot Jay, huge fan of yours, this show and, of course, all the astonishing cars you show to the world.

Jay is a real good guy. He could have bought that car from the lady (who had no idea of the true worth of her car) on the cheap side and made a huge profit reselling it. Instead he helped her out and she made 8 times the money. Not alot of people would do that. I bet his dad was looking down at him and thinking "I taught my boy good.". This has to be one of the best episodes of Jay Leno's Garage.

I almost didn't watch this video because I thought it was just some millionaire who bought a old ferrari. So glad I read some of the comments, truly one of the best JLG ever.

You can't possibly find a more American story than a Navy Admiral buying an Italian race car from a toy dealer in the back lot of a now defunct car dealership.

If that story, and that car, doesn't give you goosebumps then you have no soul

Fascinating! This guy is in his eighties & he's in better shape than most of America

✋ I apologize Admiral Phillips but this is as close to a salute as I can give you on Youtube. Thank you for preserving this wonderful piece of history. You've done a fine job. I heard about this car 15 years ago. I watched the beautiful segment you did on Petrolious' channel about this car. I wish your family would keep it as part of your legacy, but You made a decision. It must be a heart wrenching one for you. This was Your car. It will always be your car too no matter who owns it. I know I will aways refer to it as the Admirals Ferrari in you honor sir. From one motoring enthusiast to another Thank you.

I've watched every video from the beginning of this show and hands down this owner is the best ever! He is knowledgeable and explained all the cars history and features as well as a great history lesson in Ferrari heritage. If possible please seek out other great individuals like this for future presentations. Jay asked just enough questions and let the story flow from the owner's memory. Great!

This is still to date, my favorite Jay Leno's Garage episode.... Thanks Rear Admiral Phillips for your service and your dedication to both our Republic, and this stunning Mondial....as I'm typing this, I have a thought that I commented before however how long ago that was, and I'm pretty sure Robert responded, I'm hoping you're still doing well, and thank you again for everything, including keeping this safe and sharing it with us.... and thanks Jay for doing what you do 👌🇺🇲