Jay Leno Drives Five Ferrari Flagships on Track with Collector David Lee

Jay Leno took to the track at Willow Springs International Raceway in California to drive five of Ferrari’s most celebrated supercars, courtesy of collector David Lee. The line-up included the 288 GTO, F40, F50, Enzo, and LaFerrari, each representing the pinnacle of Ferrari’s engineering during its era.

Leno, known for his extensive car collection and hosting "Jay Leno’s Garage," is not typically associated with Ferrari ownership. For this track session, however, he was given access to a full set of Ferrari’s flagship models, all owned by Lee, a well-known Southern California collector. The event was filmed for Leno’s video series, highlighting both the cars and Lee’s philosophy of driving rather than storing his collection.

The five Ferrari flagships

• Ferrari 288 GTO: The homologation special that launched Ferrari’s modern supercar era in the 1980s.
• Ferrari F40: Turbocharged, raw and built to celebrate Ferrari’s 40th anniversary.
• Ferrari F50: A naturally aspirated V12 derived from Formula One, open-top and analogue.
• Ferrari Enzo: Named after the founder, featuring carbon fibre construction and an F1-inspired V12.
• LaFerrari: The hybrid hypercar combining a V12 with electric power for over 950hp.

Each car was the most advanced Ferrari road car of its time, with the LaFerrari introducing hybrid technology to the lineage. The session at Willow Springs allowed Leno to compare the evolution of Ferrari’s design and performance philosophy over three decades.

Collector cars in action

David Lee’s approach stands out in the collector world. Rather than keeping these rare Ferraris locked away, he regularly exercises them on road and track. Leno highlighted this in his coverage, noting Lee’s willingness to share the experience and keep the cars in use. For enthusiasts, seeing all five Ferrari halo cars driven together provided a rare demonstration of their character and progress.