Dealer Show at Saturn of Haverhill

October 6, 2001

The early arrivals (l to r): Cris, Justin, Matt, Joe, and Brian.

The folks at Haverhill where very impressed with our improtu showing last time, and invited us back for a more official show. Saturn of Haverhill planned a rather aggressive sales event for this date, including a WROR (105.7 FM) live broadcast and CD signing session, as well as newspaper and radio advertising. A group of modified Saturns showing on the front lawn served as an additional attention getter and eye opener. In fact, many people driving by honked and waved at us throughout the day, regardless of what they happened to be driving.

The day got off to an uncertain start. Out of the numerous people planning to show up for the pre-show breakfast and car wash, only three cars showed up. So much for the impressive parade to the dealer. But soon after we arrived, the cars started pouring in.

Speaking of pouring, the threat of rain loomed over us for most of the day. Then the sky opened up mid-afternoon and rained buckets. After a quick scramble to close hoods, windows, and sunroofs, we dove into cars - didn't matter whose - and waited out the storm. It lasted less than 5 minutes, and even cleared off for the last couple of hours!

Appearing later (l to r): Jim, Tom, Brian (again), Dave, and Mike, with a modified SL2 right off the dealer lot!

Saturn of Haverhill provided food and beverages. They also took down names and addresses of all participants at the show to mail us gift certificates for parts or service. Thanks!

Also thanks to everyone who showed up:

Dave Adler (all the way from Binghampton, NY)
Brian Austin (who organized the breakfast rendezvous, but missed it due to trouble reassembling his brakes)
Bill Bennert
Gary "Oldgoat" Brundrett
Joe Cardia
Jay DiStefano
Mike DiStefano
Tom Huebner
Justin Hughes
Matt Shoop
Cris Thomas (who organized this thing)

Here's hoping for an even bigger and better show next year!

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