Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
What was a "supercar" before the term even existed? In 1914, it was the Knox Model 46 "Little Six"—a massive, luxury-touring beast with an overhead-valve engine that cost more than a house!
In this week's episode, Jay Leno welcomes back Cameron Richards, curator of the world-famous Nethercutt Collection, to show off one of only two surviving 1914 Knox "Little Six" automobiles in existence. Built in Springfield, Massachusetts, by the Knox Automobile Company, this rare piece of brass-era history packs a colossal 496-cubic-inch 6-cylinder engine producing over 500 lb-ft of torque.
While originally built for touring at 50 mph, the Nethercutt team upgraded this survivor for modern road rallies with hidden rear disc brakes, an alternator, and a modern driveshaft. The result? A 112-year-old freight train that chugs along effortlessly at 70 mph alongside modern highway traffic!
Watch Jay and Cameron open up the total-loss oiling system, inspect the exposed rocker arms and nickel radiator, and hit the roads of Southern California to experience raw, low-revving 1910s power.
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Could you imagine daily driving a 112-year-old car that cruises at 70 mph? What classic vehicle from the Nethercutt Collection would you take on a cross-country tour? Let us know in the comments below!
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What was a "supercar" before the term even existed? In 1914, it was the Knox Model 46 "Little Six"—a massive, luxury-touring beast with an overhead-valve engine that cost more than a house!
In this week's episode, Jay Leno welcomes back Cameron Richards, curator of the world-famous Nethercutt Collection, to show off one of only two surviving 1914 Knox "Little Six" automobiles in existence. Built in Springfield, Massachusetts, by the Knox Automobile Company, this rare piece of brass-era history packs a colossal 496-cubic-inch 6-cylinder engine producing over 500 lb-ft of torque.
While originally built for touring at 50 mph, the Nethercutt team upgraded this survivor for modern road rallies with hidden rear disc brakes, an alternator, and a modern driveshaft. The result? A 112-year-old freight train that chugs along effortlessly at 70 mph alongside modern highway traffic!
Watch Jay and Cameron open up the total-loss oiling system, inspect the exposed rocker arms and nickel radiator, and hit the roads of Southern California to experience raw, low-revving 1910s power.
💬 WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!
Could you imagine daily driving a 112-year-old car that cruises at 70 mph? What classic vehicle from the Nethercutt Collection would you take on a cross-country tour? Let us know in the comments below!
Shop car care and detailing supplies from Jay Leno’s Garage: lenosgarage.com/shine
» Subscribe: bit.ly/JLGSubscribe
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 #1914Knox #NethercuttCollection #BrassEra #AntiqueCar #LittleSix #ClassicTouring #CarHistory
