Vehicle Description
This is a rare 1940 LaSalle, Series 52 four door touring sedan. It
has the original flathead engine 322 cubic-inch eight-cylinder
engine capable of producing 130 horsepower. It is mated to the
original factory column mounted 3-speed standard transmission. This
is quite a lot of touring machine. The LaSalle model was created by
General Motors to fill the price gap between Cadillac and Buick.
These attractive and conservative automobiles were affordable,
reliable and built with Cadillac quality. General Motors advertised
the LaSalles as being assembled to Cadillac standards in the
Cadillac factory.
The LeSalle's were practical, reliable, and functional automobiles.
The LaSalle did stimulate sales for General Motors during a
difficult time in history. LaSalle stayed in production for
fourteen years before GM cancelled the marque just prior to World
War II.
This was the last year for LaSalle as a product of Cadillac. The
Series 52 was known for its outstanding body style, 45-degree
sloped windshield, curved rear windows with no beltline, and
rounder and smoother body and trunk. In 1940, the LaSalle marque
ended as it had began, with distinctive as well as attractive
styling. Even though it outsold its senior 'companion car', during
much of its existence, Cadillac was to remain the 'flag ship' of
the General Motors fleet.
This LaSalle needs some TLC to bring it back to its glory. The
bumpers need to be re-chromed and other chrome pieces are showing
wear. The interior is in great shape. There are no tears, rips in
the seats and the door panels and headliner are in great shape. The
gauges operate except for the clock. The odometer shows 88,998, but
we are not able to verify the mileage. More importantly, this car
drives very nicely. For more information, please contact Savannah
Classic Cars at 912-235-2347 (no texts).
