Convertible
Coachwork: Fisher
Chassis #: 4329186
Sold for $35,200 at 2009 Vintage Motor Cars of Meadow Brook.
There were just 75 examples of the five-passenger Convertible Sedan, Series 52, produced in 1940. In modern times, it is believed that only ten examples remain. This example was originally sold in August of 1940 to a baroness who was a resident of Vermont. The car remained in her possession until 1960, before it passed through two more owners and finally joined a Michigan-based private collection in 1975.The car has been restored since new, and painted in a light green color and fitted with a new tan convertible top and a tobacco-colored interior. It was given features such as a driver's side spotlight, a banjo-type steering wheel and wide whitewall tires. In 2009, this car was brought to RM Auctions 'Vintage Motor Cars of Meadow Brook' where it was estimated to sell for $40,000-$60,000 and offered without reserve. As bidding came to a close, the lot had been sold for the sum of $35,200, including buyer's premium.
In 2006, at the same auction, the car was offered for sale and had the same estimated value. The car was sold for the sum of $33,000, including buyer's premium.
By Daniel Vaughan | Sep 2009
1940 LaSalle Series 52
LaSalle
2009 Vintage Motor Cars of Meadow Brook
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $40,000-USD $60,000
Sale Price :
USD $35,200
2006 RM Auctions at Meadow Brook
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $40,000-USD $60,000
Sale Price :
USD $33,000
1940 LaSalle Series 52 Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the LaSalle Series 52
(Data based on Model Year 1940 sales)
| 1940 LaSalle Special Convertible Coupe Sold for USD$46,200 2021 Mecum : Indy 2021 | |
| 1940 LASALLE 52 CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 4331722 Sold for USD$40,700 2020 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, AZ | |
| 1940 Lasalle 5-Window Coupe Sold for USD$29,700 2019 Mecum : Chicago | |
| 1940 La Salle Touring Sedan Chassis#: 4331359 Sold for USD$16,500 2019 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Corpus Christi Old Car Museum Auction | |
| 1940 LaSalle Special Series Convertible Coupe Chassis#: 4328552 Sold for USD$38,500 2019 Mecum : Monterey |   |
| 1940 LaSalle Special Series Convertible Coupe Sold for USD$71,500 2018 Mecum : Las Vegas | |
| 1940 Lasalle Sold for USD$17,600 2018 Mecum : 2018 Chicago | |
| 1940 LaSalle 40/52 Special Sedan Chassis#: 4325572 Sold for USD$17,600 2018 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall | |
| 1940 LaSalle Series 52 Convertible Coupe Chassis#: 4330807 Sold for USD$181,500 2016 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach |  |
| 1940 Lasalle Series 52 Chassis#: 4327553 Sold for USD$34,000 2015 Mecum : Monterey |   |
| 1940 LaSalle Series 52 Touring Sedan Sold for USD$12,650 2015 Auctions America - California | |
| 1940 LaSalle Coupe Sold for USD$13,500 2014 Leake Auction : Dallas Spring | |
| 1940 LaSalle Convertible Sedan Sold for USD$50,600 2013 Auctions America - Ft Lauderdale | |
| 1940 LASALLE 52 CUSTOM 2 DOOR COUPE Chassis#: 4320223 Sold for USD$36,300 2012 Barrett-Jackson at Scottsdale, Arizona | |
| 1940 Lasalle Series 52 Convertible Sold for USD$72,500 2011 Mecum Auctions - Dallas, TX Auction | |
| 1940 LaSalle 52 Convertible Chassis#: 4329582 Sold for USD$88,000 2011 Barrett Jackson-Las Vegas | |
| 1940 LASALLE Sold for USD$11,000 2011 Silver Auction - Ft McDowell, Arizona | |
| 1940 LASALLE MODEL 502 Sold for USD$14,000 2010 Silver Auction - Arizona in January | |
| 1940 LaSalle 40-52 Chassis#: 4329186 Sold for USD$35,200 2009 Vintage Motor Cars of Meadow Brook |   |
| 1940 La Salle Sold for USD$22,825 2009 The Old Car Heaven Museum Auction |
LaSalle Series 52s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1940 LaSalle Series 52's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
| Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 Lasalle | 2021 Mecum : Kissimmee | $12,000 | |||
| 1940 Lasalle Coupe | 40 -5027 | 2016 Dragone : The Boston Cup Auction | $20,000 | $25,000 | |
| 1940 LaSalle Series 52 Convertible Sedan | 2013 Auctions America Auburn Fall | $45,000 | |||
| 1940 Lasalle Series 52 Torpedo 322 CI, 3-Speed | 2013 Mecum Houston, Tx | $19,000 | |||
| 1940 LaSalle Convertible Sedan | 2012 Auctions America Auburn Fall | $37,000 | |||
| 1940 Lasalle Series 52 | 2011 Mecum Auctions Monterey, CA The Daytime Auction | $55,000 | |||
| 1940 LaSalle Series 52 Convertible Coupe by Cadillac | 2010 Branson Auctions September 2010 | $30,000 | |||
| 1940 Lasalle 2-Door | 2010 Mecum Auctions St. Paul MN Auction | $45,000 | |||
| 1940 Lasalle | 2010 Kruse Auctions Glendale, AZ | $10,000 | |||
| 1940 LaSalle Series 52 5-Passenger Coupe | 2008 Leake Auctions Dallas 36th Annual Leake Auto Auction Market Hall | $15,000 | |||
| 1940 LASALLE SERIES 52 SEDAN | 2002 Kruse Auction Las Vegas, NV | $12,100 | |||
| 1940 LASALLE SERIES 52 SEDAN | 2002 Kruse Auction Las Vegas, NV |
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