Last year production of the LaSalle's..Very desirable

Contact SellerSee our other listingsPrint this listing Truly a "rare" time capsule !!! 1940 Cadillac LaSalle Type 52 Torpedo 4 Dr. Sedan * Last year production !!!. Year: 1940 Make: Cadillac Model: LaSalle Type 52 Torpedo SedanVIN: 47332899 Stock Number: 332899 Mileage: 38. 57 actualTransmission:3 spd. Manual Engine: 8 Cylinder. 322 C. I.  Exterior Color: High Gloss Black Interior Color: Gray Title: Clear   Photos
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Truly a "rare" time capsule. Our 1940 Cadillac LaSalle "Type 52" Torpedo 4 Dr. Sedan is the last model year the car was produced.

 

A Beautiful older. Missouri restoration showing little wear. A vehicle with good overall integrity . *Just 38. 57 original miles !!! Always garaged and well maintained through out it's entire . pampered life. .

 

The original 322 C. I. / 190 H. P. V-8 engine has had a $12K engine rebuild and very few miles since. Paired w/ the factory refreshed 3 spd. manual transmission. The vehicle's Black. high gloss finish and Gray interior are striking !!! The original Banjo style steering wheel has been professionally restored to "as new" condition ($650) The bright work has little wear and the car stops traffic any where it goes !!

 

It comes equipped with: full size spare. fog lamps. heater. carpeting. wide white tires. factory hub caps (excellent condition) and much more !!.

 

A turn key drive ability vehicle. ready for a ride to the country or the next classic show !!!

 

Call Chris Quinn @ (605) 201-2109 for more vehicle details. We offer financing up to (5) years w/ approved credit. Their are no "pre-payment" penalties at all. simple interest loan.

 

"Discount" shipping is available to your door anywhere in the world. call. or  message for a "discount" quote today !!

 

 

 

 

 

LaSalle vehicle history / spec's :

 

 

1940 was the last year for LaSalle as a product of Cadillac. The Series 52 "Torpedo" Touring Sedan was known for its outstanding body style. 45-degree sloped windshield. curved rear windows with no belt line. and rounder and smoother body and trunk. Both the Series 52 and 50 featured wider spacing of center and side grille bars. triple vents on hood side panels. fenders flowing without a valley into the hood. sealed beam headlights built into the fenders and parking lights on top of the headlights As well. the wheelbase was increased by three inches to 123" . The overall length was 210. 5 inches long. The Sedan weighed in @ 3. 00 lbs.

 

This high fashion automobile bore the trademark tall. slim vertical grille flanked by a series of vertical chrome bars between the grille and fenders. often referred to as the "catwalk". The 52 series featured headlamps and parking lamps that were integrated within the fenders. The 52 series had a smoother lower appearance because of the new GM torpedo inspired C-Body. The other 1940 LaSalle series 50 was basically a carryover of the 1939 model and was based on the corporate B-Body used by Buick. Each series had a coupe and sedan. and a convertible coupe and sedan. The series 52 convertible and sedan were not available until mid year and are very rare. with only 75 convertible sedans produced.

 

Overall LaSalle production reached 24. 30. the second best single model year total.

 

The engine was an Inline. L-head. 8-cylinders . Block: Cast iron (blocks cast enbloc with crankcase). Bore & Stroke: 3-3/8 x 4. 5 inches. Displacement: 322 cu. in. . Compression ratio: 6. 25:1. Brake horsepower: 130 @ 3400 rpm. Taxable Horsepower: 36. 45. Main bearings: (three). Valve lifters: Hydraulic and Carburetor: Carter WDO460s

 

Transmission: Selective synchromesh (manual) Speeds: 3 forward. 1 reverse Left-hand drive. gearshift on column (rhd opt) Handbrake at left. under panel Single plate dry disc clutch Shaft drive. Hotchkiss Semi-floating rear axle. Hypoid gearing. Overall ratio: 3. 92:1 Hydraulic brakes on four wheels Slotted disc wheels Wheel size: 16"

 

1940 LaSalle Notes:

 

Introduced October 1939 Series 50 model year sales and production: 10. 82 Series 52 model year sales and production: ** 13. 51 Last year for LaSalle Nicholas Dreystadt was general manager Ernest W. Seaholm was chief engineer William Mitchell was chief designer (Cadillac Studio) Don E. Ahrens was general sales manager.

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This vehicle is being sold as is. where is with no warranty. expressed written or implied. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description. authenticity. genuineness. or defects herein. and makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness. imperfection. defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle. and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value and to bid based upon that judgement solely. The seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this vehicle at the buyer's request prior to the close of sale. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle.
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