Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Most Ferrari owners send their cars away for service—Vittoria Bruno (@motoribruno ) dropped the subframe and did the work herself. Jay Leno welcomes a rare "driven" 1987 Ferrari Testarossa to the garage, owned and restored by a young mechanic who proves that true wealth is the ability to maintain your own machine.
This isn't your cliché "Miami Vice" red Testarossa; it’s an unusual black-on-black specimen that downplays the iconic side slats for a more sinister look. Vittoria, a graduate of the prestigious McPherson College (the only school in America offering a four-year degree in auto restoration), acquired this Ferrari after it sat for over 20 years. With only 12,000 original miles, it needed a complete mechanical "refresh" to be road-legal again.
Jay and Vittoria dive deep into the mechanical soul of the Testarossa, discussing:
The Engine-Out Service: Dropping the subframe to replace belts, seals, hoses, and rebuilding the water pump.
The Flat-12 Powerplant: A 4.9-liter descendant of the F1 motor producing nearly 400 HP and 360 lb-ft of torque.
Mechanical Injection: Why Vittoria prefers the Bosch mechanical system over complex modern electronics.
The Daily Driver Reality: A surprising discovery that this 80s supercar is actually cheaper to insure than a modern Tesla.
Beyond the nuts and bolts, this episode is a masterclass in automotive passion. From the gated shifter to the "Italian frunk," discover why this 1987 icon remains one of the most comfortable long-distance cruisers ever to come out of Maranello. As Jay says, if you want a Ferrari, sometimes the best way to own one is to fix it yourself.
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Most Ferrari owners send their cars away for service—Vittoria Bruno (@motoribruno ) dropped the subframe and did the work herself. Jay Leno welcomes a rare "driven" 1987 Ferrari Testarossa to the garage, owned and restored by a young mechanic who proves that true wealth is the ability to maintain your own machine.
This isn't your cliché "Miami Vice" red Testarossa; it’s an unusual black-on-black specimen that downplays the iconic side slats for a more sinister look. Vittoria, a graduate of the prestigious McPherson College (the only school in America offering a four-year degree in auto restoration), acquired this Ferrari after it sat for over 20 years. With only 12,000 original miles, it needed a complete mechanical "refresh" to be road-legal again.
Jay and Vittoria dive deep into the mechanical soul of the Testarossa, discussing:
The Engine-Out Service: Dropping the subframe to replace belts, seals, hoses, and rebuilding the water pump.
The Flat-12 Powerplant: A 4.9-liter descendant of the F1 motor producing nearly 400 HP and 360 lb-ft of torque.
Mechanical Injection: Why Vittoria prefers the Bosch mechanical system over complex modern electronics.
The Daily Driver Reality: A surprising discovery that this 80s supercar is actually cheaper to insure than a modern Tesla.
Beyond the nuts and bolts, this episode is a masterclass in automotive passion. From the gated shifter to the "Italian frunk," discover why this 1987 icon remains one of the most comfortable long-distance cruisers ever to come out of Maranello. As Jay says, if you want a Ferrari, sometimes the best way to own one is to fix it yourself.
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.
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