Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this episode of Assess and Caress, Jay Leno and appraiser Donald Osborne tackle a question central to the collector car world: Hot Rod or Stock? They compare two Porsches that look similar but have vastly different market stories. Both cars were brought to the garage courtesy of the Our Dream Museum in Newport, Rhode Island.
The contenders are a 1959 Porsche 356 1600 Normal and a 1956 Porsche 356 modified by Rod Emory into an "Outlaw".
The Stock Car:
The 1959 356 Normal is a cherished, two-owner car that has been in the same family for over 30 years and represents a period correct time capsule. Donald is quick to point out the car's amazing build quality and iconic pre-war aerodynamic look. Jay, however, admits that as a young man, he couldn't understand why anyone would buy a 60-horsepower Porsche when a Corvette offered 350 horsepower for less money.
The Outlaw:
The Rod Emory "Outlaw" is a completely modified, or "reimagined," version of the 356. Emory Motorsports are restorers first, and they use their respect for the original design to create cars that are safer, faster, and more efficient. This particular Outlaw features 260 horsepower—more than four times the power of the stock car—from a custom 2.6-liter four-cylinder engine.
Jay and Donald debate which car is the more valuable asset and surprisingly find that the market now rewards both the rare, immaculate originality of the stock car and the thoughtful, modern drivability of the Outlaw almost equally.
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In this episode of Assess and Caress, Jay Leno and appraiser Donald Osborne tackle a question central to the collector car world: Hot Rod or Stock? They compare two Porsches that look similar but have vastly different market stories. Both cars were brought to the garage courtesy of the Our Dream Museum in Newport, Rhode Island.
The contenders are a 1959 Porsche 356 1600 Normal and a 1956 Porsche 356 modified by Rod Emory into an "Outlaw".
The Stock Car:
The 1959 356 Normal is a cherished, two-owner car that has been in the same family for over 30 years and represents a period correct time capsule. Donald is quick to point out the car's amazing build quality and iconic pre-war aerodynamic look. Jay, however, admits that as a young man, he couldn't understand why anyone would buy a 60-horsepower Porsche when a Corvette offered 350 horsepower for less money.
The Outlaw:
The Rod Emory "Outlaw" is a completely modified, or "reimagined," version of the 356. Emory Motorsports are restorers first, and they use their respect for the original design to create cars that are safer, faster, and more efficient. This particular Outlaw features 260 horsepower—more than four times the power of the stock car—from a custom 2.6-liter four-cylinder engine.
Jay and Donald debate which car is the more valuable asset and surprisingly find that the market now rewards both the rare, immaculate originality of the stock car and the thoughtful, modern drivability of the Outlaw almost equally.
Shop car care and detailing supplies from Jay Leno’s Garage: lenosgarage.com/shine
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THE BEST OF JAY LENO'S GARAGE
» Exclusive First Looks: bit.ly/JLGExclusives
» Ultra Rare Supercars: bit.ly/JLGSupercars
» Jay's Book Club: bit.ly/JLGBookClub
JAY LENO'S GARAGE ON SOCIAL
Facebook: facebook.com/JayLenosGarage
Twitter: twitter.com/LenosGarage
Instagram: instagram.com/jaylenosgarage
TikTok: tiktok.com/@jaylenosgarageofficial
ABOUT JAY LENO'S GARAGE
A new video every Monday! Visit Jay Leno's Garage, the Emmy-winning series where Jay Leno gives car reviews, motorcycle reviews, compares cars, and shares his passion and expertise on anything that rolls, explodes, and makes noise. Classic cars, restomods, super cars like the McLaren P1, sports cars like Porsche 918 Spyder and Camaro Z28, cafe racers, vintage cars, and much, much more.
#JayLenosGarage #Porsche #Porsche356 #EmoryOutlaw #HotRod #ClassicCars #Restomod #CarCollecting #AssessAndCaress
