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1940 LaSalle Series 52 Navigation
This LaSalle Convertible Coupe is one of just 452 Series 52 Convertible Coupes produced. It is finished in green with a tan leather interior. It has been given a no-expense-spared restoration resulting in an AACA award-winning show car. Power is from a 322 cubic-inch L-head V8 engine fitted with a 2-barrel Carter carburetor and offering 130 horsepower. There is a three-speed manual gearbox and four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes.
The Series 52, introduced in 1940, featured clean lines, integrated headlights, Art Deco cues, and no running boards.By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2016
The Series 52, introduced in 1940, featured clean lines, integrated headlights, Art Deco cues, and no running boards.By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2016
2016 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $160,000-USD $200,000
Sale Price :
USD $181,500
1940 LaSalle Series 52 Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the LaSalle Series 52
(Data based on Model Year 1940 sales)
| 1940 LASALLE 52 CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 4331722 Sold for USD$55,000 2025 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale | |
| 1940 LASALLE 52 SPECIAL CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 4333040 Sold for USD$101,200 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
| 1940 Lasalle Series 52 Special Convertible Coupe Chassis#: 4333040 Sold for USD$88,000 2023 Mecum : 2023 Monterey | |
| 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 |
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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