Jay Leno

Jay Leno (born James Douglas Muir April 28, 1950) is an American comedian of Italian and Scottish extraction who is best known as the current host of the long-running NBC television variety and talk show The Tonight Show. He also owns the production company which co-produces The Tonight Show called Big Dog Productions.

Hobby

In automobile collecting circles, Jay Leno is known as an avid collector and restorer of cars and motorcycles. He has a very large antique car collection on which he is constantly working in his spare time, and routinely drives cars from his collection from his home to his studio. He is also a promoter of the mechanical crafts, through his columns in Popular Mechanics and his educational activities.

Related Topics:
Automobile - Antique car - Popular Mechanics

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In 2001, Leno auctioned off a Harley-Davidson motorcycle. It was signed by his celebrity guests, to help the victims of the September 11 attacks. The bike sold for about $360,000. Early in 2005, Leno auctioned off another Harley-Davidson motorcycle signed by his celebrity guests to help the victims of the 2004 Indian Ocean Earthquake. The bike sold for $810,000. To help the victims of Hurricane Katrina, Leno auctioned off another Harley-Davidson motorcycle signed by his celebrity guests. The bike sold for $505,100.

Related Topics:
Harley-Davidson - September 11 attacks - 2004 Indian Ocean Earthquake - Hurricane Katrina

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Leno's custom "Tank Car" was featured in the 2005 racing game Gran Turismo 4.

Related Topics:
2005 - Gran Turismo 4

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He owns and drives a Stanley Steamer to work.

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