Leno at SNM 4-16-15

[jnormanh]

The photo was posted without the quote:

"Hmmm..I don't have any of these. What'll you take for the lot?"

[BobPalma]

Here's a nice evening news clip of Jay Leno at The Studebaker National Museum. It's short, but he was seriously impressed with the place:

http://www.wndu.com/home/headlines/Jay-Leno-tours-the-Studebaker-Museum-300200561.html

( Thanks to Bill Pressler for the forward.) BP

[TX Rebel]

We met him at the Orange County Packard winter show in '99 where he was passing do-nuts out to the attendees. He was a personable, nice, down to Earth guy and allowed me to take some pix of him w/ my wife, Pam.
What a wonderful role model for celebs & successful folks!

[wlfrench]

Unlike most of today's celebs, who only feel big and important by making those around them feel small, Jay is a class act. I watch every episode of Jay Leno's Garage. He makes it a point to have a lot of small business entrepreneurs and car builders on his show. He seems to be a champion of the every day Joe/Jill in the collector car, hot rod hobby.

[lschuc]

It's my understanding Jay owns an Avanti.

Jay told us on Thursday that he does not own an Avanti, or for that matter, any other Studebaker. He mentioned in passing that he would like to own a supercharged, 4-speed Lark. Jay was picked up that day at the South Bend Doubletree hotel and brought to the Studebaker National Museum in the yellow 2007 Avanti convertible.

And yes, Andy was a bit overdressed!

[tjanowia]

Shame he didn't get to ride in a Studebaker.

[DieselJim]

And I was out of town...

[lschuc]

Shame he didn't get to ride in a Studebaker.

He was going to return to his hotel and/or the Morris Theater in a 1950 or '51 Land Cruiser, I believe, but instead returned with the theater owner and manager since time was getting short. He spent too much time at both the museum, archive building and Avanti Guest House.

[raprice]

I wonder if the video of his visit to the SNM will be on Leno's Garage. I'd love for him to own a Stude at some point. It's great to have someone of Jay's stature to be a car guy. He's not afraid to get his hands dirty working on a car.
Rog

[Chris Pile]

Jay told us on Thursday that he does not own an Avanti, or for that matter, any other Studebaker.

Well, that is just too bad! An old car lover and collector of fine autos like Jay should have some South Bend iron in his collection.

Maybe his visit to the SNM will light a fire under him, and kindle his interest in purchasing a Studebaker very soon.

[unclemiltie]

Jay told us on Thursday that he does not own an Avanti, or for that matter, any other Studebaker. He mentioned in passing that he would like to own a supercharged, 4-speed Lark. Jay was picked up that day at the South Bend Doubletree hotel and brought to the Studebaker National Museum in the yellow 2007 Avanti convertible.

And yes, Andy was a bit overdressed!

Lew, what did he think of Don's convertible with only 100 miles on it?

[LarkTruck]

Shame he didn't get to ride in a Studebaker.

Well said, I totally agree!
JS

[DEEPNHOCK]

That's an unkind swipe, guys...
He was picked up and driven around in a 2007 Avanti....

Well said, I totally agree!
JS

Originally Posted by tjanowia
Shame he didn't get to ride in a Studebaker.

[LarkTruck]

It is what it is. OOPS, there, JIM said it!

[57pack]

Best place to look at Studebakers to decide what to shop for.
L