David Mathews

David Mathews, a PCA member since the late '80s, embraces all things Porsche. His latest project has been transforming his first Porsche — a 1974 914 2.0 — into an exuberant 3.2-liter 914-6. David's stories have appeared in both Porsche Panorama and Excellence Magazine. When not driving, David enjoys sailing his 1925 Herreshoff off Wings Neck, near Pocasset, Mass.

Articles by David Mathews

• ​The everyman Porsche: Cayenne

  Friday, November 08, 2013

  Ten days and 748 miles ago, I bought a brand new 2014 Porsche Cayenne. This one is third in our Cayenne continuum, an SUV lineage that is pure Porsche, save two ill-conceived and misbegotten vehicles that I immediately shed. This Cayenne is diesel-powered. It provides an appealing, yet quirky practicality. I am liking it more with each passing mile and with each passing service station. To date, my mileage is 30.8 mpg. My infatuation is about more than fuel economy, however.