1931 LaSalle Model 345A Tourer

In 1931, the LaSalle was available in 12 body styles, of which five were produced by Fleetwood, the same GM shop that bodied V-16 Cadillacs. Fewer than a dozen of the Fleetwood Seven-Passenger Touring, style number 4657, are believed to survive.

This example wears a Fleetwood body that was installed later in life. The body has its original Fleetwood tag, script doorsills, and body numbers. The restored body wears orchid hues, including dark purple bodywork striped in blush rose, with a matching chassis and wheels with stainless-steel spokes. Inside, there is a gray and maroon leather interior along with a Haartz cloth top. Period accessories include Pilot Ray driving lights, a rear-mounted luggage rack, dual side-mounted spares with metal covers and mirrors, a Goddess radiator mascot, wind wings, and whitewall tires.

Since the restoration was completed, it is believed the car has been driven around 540 miles.

By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2015