The 74-year-old auto enthusiast, well known not only for his long career in comedy but also for his lifelong love affair with cars, has begun making end-of-life arrangements. Part of these plans includes leaving behind a generous sum of money to a museum dedicated to honoring automobiles—an art and a passion that has defined much of his identity. For Jay Leno, cars have always represented more than just machines. They have been symbols of history, craftsmanship, and culture, even though this very passion nearly cost him his life on two separate occasions.
