1940 LaSalle 4 Door Sedan Model 40-5219 Sedan
For those not familiar with the LaSalle automobile, t is essentially the "Little Brother" to the GMs flagship line, adillac. The line was named after the French explorer that opened up the Upper Mississippi Valley to Europeans. This particular example was in a collection of 30s and 40s sedans and coupes and had been in storage for several years when we traded for it. It didn't take a lot to make it roadworthy, resh fuel, o through the brakes suspension and electricals, rive it to allow us to determine what it needed to make a safe and usable car, hen a little elbow grease to clean it up. After that, oila, solid, lean, nd smooth running and driving example of a pre-war sedan that is ready to give its new owner years of driving pleasure in a seldom seen package today. So, f you're looking for something a little different and unique but still a classic American piece of automotive history don't hesitate. This one is a bargain today!
Features
Quite, mooth, etailed Cast Iron 322 CID V8
Smooth Shifting "Selective Syncromesh" 3 Speed Transmission with Column Shifter
Four Wheel Hydraulic Brakes
Full Single Exhaust System that is quiet and solid
Finished in Mirror Gloss Tuxedo Black
Very nice Correct Honey Pin Stripe cloth interior with carpet.
Correct "Bakelite" Three Spoke Banjo Steering Wheel
Matched Wide White Wall size 8.00/15 Bias Ply Tires
Painted 15 inch Welded Wheels
Full factory In Dash Instrumentation with correct push button radio and clock
Driver's Side outside rear view mirror
Dual Fender Mounted Tail Lights
100 MPH Speedometer with Trip Set Feature and only 5472 Miles Showing
Nicely detailed to original Engine Bay and trunk with mat and spare
Front Bumper Over Rider and rear "Bumperettes" protect the Lasalle logo Bumper
Little older restore that still looks good today
1940 was the last year of LaSalle which adds to the significance of this one in Automotive History