ABOUT LEN

Writer. Amateur racer. Pundit. Comedian. Teacher. Husband. Radio personality. Father. Friend. Above all, and always, a friend. I, perhaps like you, am just one soul whose life was touched and indeed bettered by knowing Len Frank. Our friendship, in fact, impacted my career, and ultimately altered the course of my life. But Len was like that. He changed lives -- almost always for the better -- without trying; just by being one’s pal.

When I decided to pursue a career in automotive journalism, I knew only one "real writer": Len, of course. I said "can I buy you dinner and pick your brain about being an automotive journalist?" He replied "due to my years of being an automotive journalist, I have no brain left, but you are more than welcome to buy me dinner". That was in 1985, and we were friends until his final moment. I’m privileged to have photographed several great automobiles for articles that Len wrote; these joint projects will forever hold a special place in my clipbook.

My thanks to Len’s son, Stefan Frank, for including me in this project. Through the process of sorting through hundreds of old computer disks, manuscripts, files, and photos in preparation for launching this collection of articles, Stef and I have become brothers in every sense of the term. In encourage you to read his heartfelt comments on Len, through the eyes of a man who is both loving son and fellow enthusiast.

Any writer -- certainly Len among them -- lives to know that there are readers who enjoy their work. So punch up a few of Len’s Best, and do just that: enjoy. Thanks for visiting. I’m sure Len thanks you too...

Matt Stone, Executive Editor, MOTOR TREND Magazine

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