1940 LaSalle Convertible $19,500

[juddgregory]

Our 1940 LaSalle Series 50 convertible comes from the final year of LaSalle production. The car is finished in blue with a tan convertible top over a black interior, and power is from a 322ci Cadillac monobloc V8 paired with a column-shifted three-speed manual transmission. Built on the General Motors "C" chassis with a body by Fisher, the car features dual side-mount spare tires, a Torpedo hood ornament, running boards, and turn signals.
The Fisher body tag lists a body style of 5027, a two-door coupe, and a factory color of Knickerbocker Gray. The car is now finished in blue with a tan convertible soft top. Fender-mounted headlights and triple hood vents were part of a restyling for the model year, and optional fog lights are equipped.
The steel wheels are equipped with LaSalle-branded hubcaps with good whitewall tires.
The interior is upholstered in black vinyl with a metal dash and features a banjo-style steering wheel, a column-mounted shifter, waterfall dash trim, and manually operated windows. The five-digit odometer shows 91k miles. True mileage is unknown.
Decoding the Fisher body tag yields the following information:
•   Style No. 40-5027 – Two-door coupe
•   Trim No. 23 – Black leather
•   Paint No. 4 – Knickerbocker Gray
The 322ci V8 and produced 130 horsepower when new. The car reportedly sat for several years before our acquisition. Recent work by the previous owner includes a fluid change and replacement of the battery and points.
Please remember this car started life as a coupe and was converted to a convertible many years ago with a period correct top. The sidemounts were added. The mechanicals are good and can be enjoyed as a daily driver but the body and paint, for most people, will need attention. Overall, a #4 car that can be enjoyed as is or taken to the next level. More photos available.
Inspection and test drive encouraged. Located in Manchester, Vermont.

[Caddyholic]

Location?

[juddgregory]

Manchester, Vermont

[Chuck Patton]

Hello Judd

Is this a 1940 LaSalle 5027 6W that has been converted to a parade car? A thorough examination of the body, chassis and engine (VIN included) will determine if it is in fact an extremely low production final year 6W 5067 CCP (1 of 598). I do see some authenticity issues.

[chrisntam]

Hello Judd

Is this a 1940 LaSalle 5027 6W that has been converted to a parade car?

Looks like he answered your question up in the ad:

"Please remember this car started life as a coupe and was converted to a convertible many years ago with a period correct top."

[juddgregory]

Hi Chuck:

The LaSalle did start life as a coupe and converted in the 60s or 70s with a period correct top.

[Chuck Patton]

Hello Judd

I appreciate your response. I hope the buyer is grateful for this nice LaSalle.

[hhrp@sbcglobal.net]

Interested in purchasing this 40 LaSalle Model 50 coupe and now convertible.  How do I contact the owner? 

Henry Hopkins
510-220-9134 hhrp@sbcglobal.net

[The Tassie Devil(le)]

The best way of initially contacting the seller would be by a Personal Message (PM) on this Forum.

Bruce.

[Jamurray]

Not that's it's a big deal, but the car is a "B" body, not a "C".

I've seen the car. Fooled me.