Vehicle Description
This 1937 Cadillac LaSalle is a terrific mix of true classic and
street machine. After all, beneath the swoopy sedan lines are
upgrades like a custom luxury leather interior, four-wheel disc
brakes, and a big Caddy 500ci V8. So there's a distinction here
that goes well beyond the LaSalle name.
Even if our headline doesn't recognize it, we know that LaSalle was
really its own brand. While it was Cadillac's junior, the fact that
it only lasted a few years makes a Model 50 sedan a sought-after
pre-war classic. It makes a lasting impression with a long, pointed
hood and rounded trunk that epitomizes the era. Aerodynamics were
making the cars sleeker every year, so the raked windshield and
curvaceous fenders are as functional as they are handsome. The same
goes for the bullet-shaped headlights. Plus, the tall, narrow
grille leading the way had become a LaSalle hallmark. Overall, this
carries the best of an authentic vintage presentation, right down
to the correct hubcaps and iconic whitewalls. So there really isn't
much here hinting at all the upgrades beneath the skin. It's just
an impressive pre-war American with good-looking sheet metal that's
rapidly approaching its 90th birthday. But you're going to
appreciate how this is an impressively built classic with just
enough driver-quality style to make sure it stays driver-ready.
Even the maroon color looks period-correct. Although its deep
metallic element and the polished dual exhaust might just be enough
flair for some people to catch on to what this really is.
The interior starts to reveal more of their car's true cruiser
nature. As premium as Cadillac/LaSalle was, they never gave you
this level of leather interior. It's a beautiful tan with a custom
pattern that makes way for maroon insets. This sets the tone for
the door panels, carpeting, headliners, and even the trunk. Part of
the reason why a LaSalle like this had plenty of appeal in the
1930s is because of its interior room. And that size is even more
appreciated today when you want to give your rear passenger
limo-like legroom. The large steering wheel, two-piece windshield,
and Art Deco dash are all still in place for a classic driver
style. But little details like the updated shifter and added temp
gauge remind you there's a nice upgrade under the hood.
LaSalles always borrowed Cadillac-based power, but this one does it
much better. It takes this pre-war premium GM product and gives it
the largest post-war production they made. It's the 500 cubic-inch
Caddy powerhouse topped with a four-barrel carburetor. The TH400
three-speed automatic transmission is a stout unit that can handle
the added power while providing smooth shifting. Plus, power
steering is a nice feature to have for a proper easy cruiser. And
the upgrade to four-wheel power disc brakes even means true
stopping power.
Premium vintage style, true cruiser power, and the right features
to make the drive fun all come together in this custom. So if you
want to start impressing people with all the different places
you'll show up in a big '37 LaSalle, your first step is to call
today!
