Finding Gold

Pedro Luis Orama

He’s a family man

Member Feature by Mark Johnson

Pedro Luis Orama is first generation American born in Miami, FL August 12, 1985. His parents left Cuba in the 70’s when they were fleeing communism with their respective families. His parents met in the US and married young in 1983. Dad, Pedro was 25 and Mom, Jorgelina was 21 at the time. Pedro is the eldest of three followed by his sister , Diana, and then his brother, Carlos Alberto. Pedro, Dad is an entrepreneur and continues to be in the business of fresh produce.

In 1999, the Orama family moved to Costa Rica to solidify the farming and logistical operations of Dad’s export/import business. Pedro was 12 years old. The kids were enrolled into the British School of Costa Rica. Pedro attended this school from seventh grade to the end of high school. In December 2004, he returned to South Florida at the age of 19.

It was late 2009, when met “the girl” and fell in love. In 2012 they were married with this year they celebrate their 10th year anniversary. Wife, Carolyn, son Adrian (8), and daughter Alyson (4) reside in West Kendall. Of course, the family would not be complete without their additional members; Bailey (11-year-old Havanese Dog), and Flashy their Quarter horse. It is a great family of six. : Joining GCR shortly after acquiring his first Porsche, a 911 Carrera, Pedro immediately immersed himself into the deep end of the Porsche community pool. In his first major event, he accompanied the Gold Coast Region on the Fall Tour to North Carolina last October. At the time Pedro met Ed Kohly and Ian Gerada and was treated to an awesome weekend of driving and legendary Porsche fellowship. Per Pedro, “I’ve had an opportunity to meet lots of folks from diverse backgrounds. It’s awesome to be a part of the action where cool cars and people come together to hangout.” The trip was a blast with great roads, beautiful accommodations, and fun peeps. Certainly, the Blue Ridge Mountain roads in western North Carolina lend themselves to great Porsche pleasure driving. As Pedro suggests, “The mountains are calling, and I must go!”

Pedro Luis Orama’s Porsche of choice is a 996 in Ocean Blue Metallic with Graphite Grey interior. What he considers to be a true analog modern-classic. He acquired his Carrera in June 2021. He is the second owner, and the 996 has only 22,868 miles on the odometer. It qualified as an awesome purchase for his first 911. This Porsche 911 was his original dream car as inspired by the introduction in the opening scene of his favorite movie: Gone in Sixty Seconds. Way back at the turn of the millennium (year 2000) Pedro was 15, he set a lofty goal. Pedro put a poster of the 996 above his desk to remind him what he wanted one day. Talk about setting and then achieving your goals, Prodigious!

The 996 is far from stock as Pedro has upgraded the vehicle both thoughtfully, and tastefully. Modifications include: Bilstein PSS10 Performance Suspension System, Fabspeed Porsche 996 Carrera XperTune Performance Software, IPD Intake Plenum “Competition”, a genuine 997 GT3 82mm Porsche Throttle Body, BMC Air Filter, the Fister 996 3.4 Sport Muffler Exhaust Modification and Exhaust Tips. The exhaust tips are ceramic coated in Titanium for better heat insulation. He has also acquired a Genuine OEM Porsche Roof Transport System for road trips, as we all recognize that luggage and storage in the 911 is substantially less than the current SUV’s and past American road cruisers.

There is no doubt that these mods have added substantially to the ride quality, handling, performance, and versatility of his 996. With the Fister exhaust there is both improved exhaust flow and a super sound note. Pedro suggests that this is the way the car should have sounded from the factory, not too much, just right. As with many owners, Pedro is making his 996 special!

Pedro, or “P” as he is called by his cousins, is most often seen with son Adrian in the back seat of his 2000 Carrera 996 during various events in and around the south Florida Porsche community. They go everywhere together. Adrian is seen smiling every mile as dad drives, squeezes the throttle, and makes the car roar. The Orama family is always doing fun things as well. They enjoy the farm life, riding Flashy their Quarter Horse, driving around in their golf cart in the Redlands, vacationing in Tennessee and Jensen Beach. Spending time together making memories. It’s all fun with the fam.

Professionally, Pedro has been involved in the Food Service Equipment industry since 2012. In 2013 he received the esteemed industry designation as a Certified Foodservice Professional from the North American Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers.

In 2017 Pedro parted ways with his employer at the time to start his own company, Orama Foodservice. He was also enrolled in his second semester of a master’s program. It was a tumultuous time. Successfully completing the requirements for the advanced degree, he earned his Master of Science of International Real Estate from Florida International University July 28th. Wife, Carolyn, soon after gave him the news they were expecting a second child.. In quick succession it was new job, start a company, obtain an advanced degree, add to the family. Tumultuous indeed! Pedro became father of two when Alyson was born nine months later in 2018. Soon after, Pedro became a licensed Real Estate Broker in the State of Florida and founded Orama Realty. His sister, Diana, is a licensed realtor transacting under the brokerage. Pedro continues focused on Orama Foodservice, which is a Restaurant Equipment Spare Parts Business serving many fast-food restaurant operations throughout the Caribbean and Central America.

The Orama family is aligned on the calendar uniquely as well. The girls, Mom Carolyn and daughter Alyson were both born in April, and the boys Pedro and Adrian in August, so all “A” months but still separated by the monthly spelling and gender ;-). Following the fall mountain tour with GCR, Pedro got to experience his track-day dream at the behest of Diego Ribadeneira at Motorcar Gallery in Ft. Lauderdale, He continues attending cars and coffee at Imperial Moto founded by Matt McKenna. He enjoys the drives at the suggestion of GCR Member Ruben Fuentes with a bunch of other Porsche Enthusiasts. Pedro will frequent Porsche & Pancake events with GCR and many other Porsche related happenings in the South Florida area. He caucuses with

Pedro and Alyson out for a ride on Flashy a Porsche group named Vintage Vices of the Miami metro area and has met a ton of great folks. According to P, “I’m trying to express my gratitude for all the experiences I’ve been able to live and enjoy, and for the developing friendships, all thanks in large part to my car!”

What does he enjoy most about his car? Simple, DRIVING HARD! The roaring horses behind his ears come alive above 4,000 rpm. The favorite Porsche of all time is “his”; the 2000 996 C2 Gen 1, acquired at a bargain value. He aspires for a track car someday, a GT3. He would also appreciate the opportunity to include a rebuilt air-cooled 911 to his dream collection, and maybe a birthyear Turbo, a 964 C2 or a 993 S. For everyday use, his next 911 will most likely be a 992. These are big but also achievable goals. Put up a few posters P.

While neither the Porsche Experience Center (Atlanta) or Porsche Track Experience (Barber MSP – Birmingham) have been visited, he would love to experience a European Delivery. As for event participation, he was an attendee at the April 2022 DRT in Miami and will most likely join a Rennsport Dragon Rally this coming October in the western North Carolina mountains.

Pedro ‘P’ Luis Orama joined GCR in 2021 right after obtaining his 996. He’s quite happy to have joined the Porsche family, and Gold Coast Region is equally ecstatic that the Orama family joined Porsche. Keep smiling Adrian, dad loves to drive you around with you in that Ocean Metallic Blue ride of his!

Pedro and Adrian out for a morning of cars and coffee at Imperial Moto in Miami.