There are man caves and then there are motorcycle man caves. Guy Hollis, who moved to Sarasota two years ago from Chicago, owns the latter—in fact, he has two motorcycle dens. The owner of multiple Culver’s restaurants in the Midwest, Hollis has loved the freedom of motorcycles since he was 10. Now he has a collection of 35, all of them American-made, all classics, and all of them, he says, like children. “They all have a different personality, nuances in how to start and drive,” he says. His collection is worth $2 million, ranging from a $12,000 2003 Harley-Davidson V-Rod once owned by Peter Fonda to Henderson bikes worth $200,000. The public can view some of them Feb. 13-15 at the 28th annual Thunder By The Bay, a festival of live music and motorcycle and car shows at the Sarasota Fairgrounds that benefits Suncoast Charities for Children. Hollis is a sponsor of the event. “I spend time with motorcycles that are like family and support kids who need a little help. What’s better than that?” he asks.

1929 Henderson KJ Streamliner

Henderson motorcycles (1912-1931) were considered the fastest
of their time. Hollis’ restored model was rated a 97.75 out of 100 by the Antique Motorcycle Club of America.

28 Years

Established in 1998, this year’s Thunder By The Bay Music & Motors Festival is three days of live entertainment, motorcycle and car shows, games and family fun at the Sarasota Fairgrounds Feb. 13-15.

1947 Indian Chief

This motorcycle, with its saddlebags, rhinestones, chrome and leather tassels, is considered an American classic. Police departments rode Indians, and Hollis owns five of them. 

$3 million

Thunder By The Bay has raised more than $3 million for Suncoast Charities for Children, which provides services for children, teens and adults with special needs.

1939 Harley-Davidson EL Knucklehead

With its Art Deco design and impressive horsepower, this Harley, only made for four years, got its name from a knuckle-looking structure on top of the engine.