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South of Boston (SOB) Cars and Coffee #3
Copy & photos by Roger Slocum
It was obvious on the third SOBO Coffee meet held at Java
Madness in Wakefield, RI, that summer was fading because
the day was cool and overcast with no beach traffic. By the
time we left for our drive to the Pt. Judith Lighthouse, however,
the sun was pushing out its warm rays. The highlight of the
event, as was true with the first two, was standing in the parking
lot, coffee in hand, admiring all of the Porsches.
There were nine new cars not seen at the previous coffees,
including a blue 1964 356C, which has been owned for thirtyfive
years by Vartan Vartanian. When asked why he chose the
Boxster cobalt blue color when the car was repainted, Vartan
replied that he gave his five children the choice of the blue or
the original cream color and four of the five chose the blue.
Walter and Monica Dzialo drove in with their red ‘03 Carrera
cabriolet along with her guide dog. Monica recalled how she
had surprised Walter by purchasing the car for him as a gift.
Dan Sullivan, driving his Black Edition Boxster drove in from
Plymouth MA, qualifying to receive the long distance trophy.
Of the 11 cars present, three were red 911 Carreras: Dave
Melklem in his ’86, Gabriel Abela in his ‘87, and Jeremy Pinsly
in his ‘90. Ed Schilke and Glen Gama each joined the group in
their ’03 Boxsters. Rounding out the first-timers was Eric Archer
in his ’02 GT2. Dave Melcher in his late-model silver Carrera
and Roger Slocum in his ‘99 Carrera 4 were the two who have
attended all three SOBO events.
Our next event is scheduled for 10:00 am, October 7th at
Felicia’s Coffee, 5757 Post Rd., East Greenwich, RI. Take RI-4, Exit
6/RI-2 East. Go left on South County Trail (RI-2N). Go right on
Frenchtown Rd. (RI 402), then go left on Post Rd. Felicia’s will
be on your left. From Felicia’s it is a short drive to the charming
Wickford Village. The Patriots play at 4:00 pm, which leaves lots
of time to get home and get ready for the game.
‘64 356.
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off Route 20 in North Oxford, MA
888-414-2287
The parking lot.
After coffee mixer.
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