Vehicle Description
This nicely restored 1930 Cadillac LaSalle Series 340 carries a
Fleetwood-built roadster body complete with rumble seat. Loaded
with accessories.� Beautiful maroon�leather interior with black
Hartz cloth top and boot. Full CCCA Classic. The LaSalle,
Cadillac's famous companion car, was named after the French
adventurer who explored the Mississippi River Valley in 1682. The
LaSalle was introduced by General Motors in 1927 and was the
vehicle that was responsible for the creation of the new Art and
Style Department. This new department was headed by a young Harley
Earl, who would later become one of the most respected figures in
automotive design. Earl's designs for the new LaSalle were inspired
by the European built Hispano Suiza, which was one of the best
looking vehicles during the 1920s. The new LaSalle was built on a
shorter chassis and used a smaller V-8 engine than the Cadillac.
The LaSalle was designed to bridge the gap between the Buick and
the Cadillac, although it more resembled the Cadillac than the
Buick. ��� The 1930 model year saw the LaSalle being offered in
sixteen body styles. Nine body styles built by Fleetwood and the
remainder built by Fisher. All of the 1930 LaSalles were built on
the 134" wheelbase chassis. ���� This 1930 LaSalle Series 340
carries a Fleetwood-built roadster body identified as Body Style
Number 4002 �� Based on the information provided on the original
build sheet, this is a very early 1930 model and was delivered on
October 18, 1929. It was sold new in St. Louis, Missouri. The car
retains its original engine number 606555. On the firewall is the
original Fleetwood body tag, which identifies it as the 82nd
roadster body built by Fleetwood in 1930. Today, this car still
retains its original engine and original roadster body as specified
on the build sheet. ����� This example is an nice, driver quality
restoration that has been used very little since the restoration
was completed. The body appears to be in very solid condition and
has been properly restored. Both doors fit the body with even gaps
and margins. The hood aligns properly with the cowl and the
radiator shell. The fenders fit the body well and show no signs of
damage or repair. ����� The body is finished in metallic moonstone
gray and maroon. The paint presents extremely well but does have
some flaws in certain areas, particularly around the door jams. The
chrome accessories are in excellent condition showing little signs
of corrosion or wear. ���� The maroon leather upholstery and
interior are in excellent condition. The black Hartz convertible
top and matching�boot�appears is also very nice and fits the car
well. The dashboard has been appropriately restored and is fitted
with a proper set of gauges and controls. ��� The correct 340 cubic
inch/ 90 horsepower V-8 engine shows some signs of cosmetic wear
but appears to have been well maintained and shows no signs of
neglect or damage. The engine is complete and correct with its
proper carburetor, vacuum tank and distributor. The chassis shows
similar signs of use but is generally clean and presentable. ����
This LaSalle is fitted with several period accessories including
six wire wheels, a pair of Trippe driving lights, a rear mounted
luggage rack, dual, side-mount spare tires, a rumble seat, a golf
bag compartment, a radiator mascot, a stone guard, and white wall
tires. �� All LaSalles built from 1927 through 1932 are considered
to be Full Classics � by the Classic Car Club of America. The
Fleetwood roadster is considered to be the most desirable of all
the LaSalle body styles and it is believed that less than 10
authentic examples exist today.
