Lyons, 61, of Millcreek Township, has been coined Erie's auto aficionado, a vintage car collector, an auto dealership president and partner and an expert vintage restorer. Professionally, he is president of Contemporary Motorcar Ltd., 4910 Peach St., a partner in Mazda of Erie, 4021 Peach St., and a partner in Roth Cadillac-Audi, 5711 Peach St. As a personal hobby, he buys, restores and sells cars, keeping a small collection of classic, vintage and specialty cars and race cars of his own.