Posts from ‘Sedans’
1956 Oldsmobile Super 88 Holiday Hardtop Sedan
Note: The following story was excerpted from the December 2011 issue of Collectible Automobile magazine
By Don Sikora II
It’s hard to believe that the car on these pages is original from the tires up. This 1956 Oldsmobile Super 88 Holiday four-door hardtop was purchased by an elderly lady in Kentucky and used by her housekeeper for shopping. A nephew inherited the car, but didn’t drive it—although he did start the engine occasionally. The nephew sold the Olds to a collector of original cars who later sold it to current owner Jimmy Blackburn of Texarkana, Texas.
Test Drive: 2019 Mazda 3 Sedan
2019 Mazda 3 Sedan in Soul Red Crystal Metallic (a $595 option)
2019 Mazda 3 Sedan AWD w/Premium Package
Class: Compact Car
Miles driven: 292
Fuel used: 11.3 gallons
2020 Porsche Taycan 4S
Although it’s hardly “new” — it’s been known about for some time — the 2019 Los Angeles Auto Show marks the first U.S. public appearance for the trendsetting Porsche Taycan all-electric midsize sedan.
All electric? … In a Porsche?!?
2020 Nissan Sentra
On the eve of the 2019 Los Angeles Auto Show, Nissan took the wraps off a completely redesigned version of its mainstream compact car. The 2020 Nissan Sentra kicks off the car’s eighth generation; it’s about two inches lower and two inches wider than the previous-gen model, and it gets bolder styling, a more-powerful engine, and new technology features.
2019 Hyundai Elantra Sport in Intense Blue
2019 Hyundai Elantra Sport M/T
Class: Compact Car
Miles driven: 340
Fuel used: 13.4 gallons
First Spin: 2020 Honda Civic Si
2020 Honda Civic Si sedan
Ever since the tenth-generation Civic’s debut as a 2016 model, Honda has stayed busy rolling out new versions and fine tuning the Civic lineup’s styling and ergonomic details. Coupe and hatchback body styles followed shortly after the ’16 Civic sedan’s launch, sporty Si models (and the racetrack-ready Type R hatchback) followed for 2017, and a freshening for 2019 included an improved infotainment system and other welcome updates.
2019 Volkswagen Arteon R-Line in Urano Gray
2019 Volkswagen Arteon SEL Premium R-Line w/4Motion
Class: Premium Midsize Car
Miles driven: 296
Fuel used: 13.6 gallons
Test Drive: 2020 Toyota Corolla XSE
2020 Toyota Corolla XSE in Celestite Gray Metallic
2020 Toyota Corolla XSE
Class: Compact Car
Miles driven: 920
Fuel used: 25.2 gallons
Test Drive: 2019 Honda Civic Touring
2019 Honda Civic Touring in Rallye Red
2019 Honda Civic 1.5T 4D Touring
Class: Compact Car
Miles driven: 463
Fuel used: 16.7 gallons
2019 Lexus LS 500 F Sport in “Liquid Platinum” silver
2019 Lexus LS 500 F Sport AWD
Class: Premium Large Car
Miles driven: 699
Fuel used: 35.3 gallons
