Joseph Cavalcante

A working writer, Joe Cavalcante recently decided he needed a convertible back in his life. He started the search with Porsche, test-drove a Boxster and was immediately fascinated. Joe is a member of the Hudson/Champlain Chapter of PCA and enjoys his car most when it's moving. You can reach him at JosephCavalcante@gmail.com.

Articles by Joseph Cavalcante

• In praise of the Boxster

  Monday, June 02, 2014

  I spent Sunday nights a few Februarys ago watching "Californication," which stars a dysfunctional writer wandering Hollywood in an older Carrera Cabrio. Porsche lust struck. A dealer said he could find me one, but maybe I'd like to drive this black Boxster convertible right over here.

• What sounds good in your Porsche?

  Monday, March 24, 2014

  Beside the engine, what sounds good in your Porsche? When one drives a car infrequently, only precisely the right music for that moment works.

• Chills and thrills: A wintry drive in Boxster convertible

  Thursday, January 16, 2014

  ​It's snowing steadily here today; the weathersayers forecast a two-day snowstorm. In the great Northeast, low-mileage Porsches spend five icy months a year under covers juiced by tickle chargers, shielded from road salt and sand, gas tanks laced with stabilizer, maybe rolled a few feet across the garage once a month to save the tires.