[TR] Walter Cronkite

[Michael Ferguson]

Saw Pat Leno's beautiful red TR3A at the Larz Anderson Auto Museum's  
"Day of Triumph" show in Brookline MA a few years ago. Mass license  
plate says "OLD RED". Never did meet him, but I did want to talk to  
him about his car. Tried to find his phone number, but it was unlisted  
(a shock, I know). Found an address and wasn't sure it was his, but  
wrote anyway (surely you all remember snail mail). About a week later,  
my phone rang and it was Pat. Super nice guy and very helpful.

I didn't know he was Jay's brother, though I suspected they were  
related given the proximity. At the end of the 30 minute or so  
conversation, I finally asked.

Interesting that Frank mentions Jay's red TR3 in LA. Pretty sure the  
one I saw was Pat's, not Jay's. We even talked about where he had it  
painted, paint formulas etc. Who knows though. Can't imagine Jay's  
looking any better than this one.

On Jul 19, 2009, at 11:03 PM, Frank Fisher wrote:

> Jay brought his red TR3 to our local LA clubs meeting at the  
> automotive
> bookstore in Burbank CA. don't be surprised if he does turn up.
> a genuinely
> nice guy when it comes to cars. and now that he is done with the  
> tonight show,
> i would not be surprised to see him do some amateur racing locally.
> look for
> hi wearing a denim shirt and jeans. his usual attire.
> not like im in his
> circle of friends! laugh
> frank fisher