Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
What happens when an iconic Hollywood TV star buys a primitive German sports car brand new and keeps it pristine for over four decades? In this week's episode, Jay Leno welcomes legendary actor Kent McCord, famous for playing Officer Jim Reed on the classic 1970s LAPD cop show Adam-12!
Kent didn't just play a driver on television; he’s an absolute die-hard car enthusiast and track racer who once competed in the Volkswagen Rabbit Bilstein Cup. Kent brings by his completely unmolested, original-owner 1980 Porsche 924 Turbo. Finished in beautiful Dolomite Gray, this rare front-engine, water-cooled 2.0-liter turbo is an incredible time capsule.
Kent shares amazing, never-before-heard Hollywood stories, from how Dragnet creator Jack Webb once tossed him the keys to a 1971 Corvette to sweeten a salary negotiation, to how he went through ten different turbos learning to manage primitive, oil-cooled turbo lag! Watch Jay and Kent hit the California streets to see if this 46-year-old lightweight "VW-Porsche" handles like it's still on rails.
WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Are you a fan of classic television or classic Porsche turbos? What is your favorite era of the front-engine Porsches? Drop your thoughts in the comments section below!
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What happens when an iconic Hollywood TV star buys a primitive German sports car brand new and keeps it pristine for over four decades? In this week's episode, Jay Leno welcomes legendary actor Kent McCord, famous for playing Officer Jim Reed on the classic 1970s LAPD cop show Adam-12!
Kent didn't just play a driver on television; he’s an absolute die-hard car enthusiast and track racer who once competed in the Volkswagen Rabbit Bilstein Cup. Kent brings by his completely unmolested, original-owner 1980 Porsche 924 Turbo. Finished in beautiful Dolomite Gray, this rare front-engine, water-cooled 2.0-liter turbo is an incredible time capsule.
Kent shares amazing, never-before-heard Hollywood stories, from how Dragnet creator Jack Webb once tossed him the keys to a 1971 Corvette to sweeten a salary negotiation, to how he went through ten different turbos learning to manage primitive, oil-cooled turbo lag! Watch Jay and Kent hit the California streets to see if this 46-year-old lightweight "VW-Porsche" handles like it's still on rails.
WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Are you a fan of classic television or classic Porsche turbos? What is your favorite era of the front-engine Porsches? Drop your thoughts in the comments section below!
Enjoyed seeing Kent back on the road? Smash the like button, subscribe, and turn on notifications!
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
#jaylenosgarage #KentMcCord #Porsche924 #Adam12 #ClassicPorsche #TurboLag #VintageCars
