1930 LaSalle Model 340

The LaSalle was the 'companion' car to Cadillac, launched in 1927 (and in production until 1940). As such, it was priced below a Cadillac but retained many of the styling cues of its big brother. The 1927-33 LaSalles are considered Full Classics by the Classic Car Club of America.

The LaSalle was created when General Motors President Albert M. Sloan spotted a void between the high-end Cadillac and Buick. Legendary GM designer Harley Earl was brought to the company to design the first LaSalle and shortly thereafter formed the first design department, initially known as the Art and Colour Department.

Built on a 134-inch wheelbase chassis and powered by a 340 cubic-inch V8, this LaSalle features a Cadillac accessory trunk, Pilot Ray driving lights and radiator stone guard. It was the recipient of an expensive professional restoration about 25 years ago and remains in excellent condition.