John Haynes, founder of the Haynes Publishing Group and creator of the ubiquitous Haynes Workshop Manuals, passed away on February 8th at age 80. A car and bike guy from an early age, John discovered his publishing niche in 1965 when he realized that the factory service manual for his friend's "bugeye" Sprite wasn't suitable for the home mechanic...so he made his own. The rest is history, as they say, with his company going public in 1979. John's success allowed him his next passion — collecting. He founded the Haynes International Motor Museum in 1985, which grew to an impressive collection of more than 400 significant automobiles and motorbikes.
By all accounts John was genuine, compassionate, focused on family, and a true gentleman. His life and values were a reflection of The Greatest Generation in the best sense, and his legacy lives on in home workshops worldwide, including my own. Enjoy the ride home, John.
By all accounts John was genuine, compassionate, focused on family, and a true gentleman. His life and values were a reflection of The Greatest Generation in the best sense, and his legacy lives on in home workshops worldwide, including my own. Enjoy the ride home, John.
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