Life history: John William 'Jake' Lyons Jr born in Greenwich, CT August 10, 1964 to John William 'Bill' Lyons (b: 05/20/25 d: 05/24/06) and Grace Mary Lyons (b: 12/28/28 d: 04/03/76) as one of ten children. Founder and Vice Chairman of the Newport (Rhode Island) Concours d'Elegance, published automotive magazine writer, collector and restorer of vintage automobiles.