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It was named for the French adventurer who explored the Mississippi River Valley to compliment the naming of the Cadillac for the French explorer who discovered Detroit, Michigan. The LaSalle was originally designed by Harley Earl.
The 1939 model was characterized by a new tall, narrow grill plus side grills; all fine-pitch die-cast units. Note the clever jump seats in the rear of the car.
This car went through an eighteen-year restoration done by Richard Parcher from Charlotte, NC. The LaSalle was purchased in 1997 by the current owner.
Engine: Ninety Degree L-Head Eight, 322 CID, generating 125 HP
Tires: 7.00 x 16; Weight 3,715 lbs; Price new: $1,475.00
The 1939 model was characterized by a new tall, narrow grill plus side grills; all fine-pitch die-cast units. Note the clever jump seats in the rear of the car.
This car went through an eighteen-year restoration done by Richard Parcher from Charlotte, NC. The LaSalle was purchased in 1997 by the current owner.
Engine: Ninety Degree L-Head Eight, 322 CID, generating 125 HP
Tires: 7.00 x 16; Weight 3,715 lbs; Price new: $1,475.00
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1939 LaSalle Series 50 Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the LaSalle Series 50
(Data based on Model Year 1939 sales)
1939 LaSalle Series 50 Coupe Sold for USD$22,400 2023 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Auburn Auction | |
1939 Lasalle Series 50 Touring Sedan Sold for USD$18,700 2022 Mecum : Dallas | |
1939 LaSalle Series 50 Convertible Coupe Sold for USD$28,600 2022 Mecum Indy | |
1939 LaSalle Custom Coupe Sold for USD$35,200 2022 Mecum Indy | |
1939 LaSalle 50 Convertible Coupe Sold for USD$42,900 2021 Mecum : Dallas | |
1939 LaSalle Coupe Sold for USD$18,000 2021 GAA : April 2021 | |
1939 LaSalle Touring Sedan 'Sunshine Turret Top' Chassis#: 2306551 Sold for USD$14,850 2020 RM Sothebys : Open Roads, Fall | |
1939 Lasalle Convertible Sold for USD$24,200 2020 Mecum : Las Vegas | |
1939 Lasalle Convertible Sold for USD$17,600 2019 Mecum : Las Vegas | |
1939 LASALLE 50 Chassis#: 395027 Sold for USD$19,800 2018 Barrett-Jackson : Palm Beach | |
1939 LaSalle Coupe Sold for USD$25,000 2018 GAA : Jerry & June Smith Collection | |
1939 LASALLE 50 CONVERTIBLE COUPE Chassis#: 2297816 Sold for USD$33,000 2018 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale | |
1939 LASALLE CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: SH3272PA Sold for USD$38,500 2017 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale | |
1939 CADILLAC LASALLE 5-PASSENGER CONVERTIBLE COUPE Chassis#: 2296600 Sold for USD$57,200 2016 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, AZ | |
1939 Cadillac Lasalle 5019 Sold for USD$7,900 2015 Carlisle Auctions: Lakeland Fall Auction | |
1939 LaSalle V-8 Convertible Coupe Chassis#: 2297816 Sold for USD$44,000 2015 RM Sotheby's : Motor City Auction | |
1939 Lasalle Convertible Sold for USD$55,000 2015 Mecum - Rogers'Classic Car Museum 2015 | |
1939 CADILLAC LA SALLE C-HAWK CUSTOM HARDTOP ROADSTER Chassis#: 2307090 Sold for USD$410,000 2015 Barrett-Jackson - Scottsdale | |
1939 Lasalle Convertible 322 CI, 3-Speed Sold for USD$40,000 2013 Mecum Auction - Chicago | |
1939 Lasalle Convertible Sold for USD$40,000 2013 Mecum : Schaumburg |
LaSalle Series 50s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1939 LaSalle Series 50's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1939 LaSalle Series 39-50 Convertible Coupe | 2305268 | 2022 Bonhams : The Audrain Concours Auction | $50,000 | $80,000 | |
1939 Lasalle Opera Coupe | 2304996 | 2018 Mecum : Los Angeles | $27,000 | ||
1939 Cadillac LaSalle | 2017 Carlisle Auctions : Fall Carlisle | ||||
1939 LaSalle Series 50 Convertible Coupe | 2017 Auctions America : Auburn Fall | $45,000 | $55,000 | ||
1939 Cadillac LaSalle | 2016 Collector Car Productions Toronto Spring Classic Car | $11,000 | |||
1939 Cadillac LaSalle 4D | 2015 Collector Car Productions Toronto Spring Classic Car | $17,000 | |||
1939 Cadillac LaSalle | 2305715 | 2013 Silver Auction Portland | $54,000 | ||
1939 Lasalle Convertible | 2013 Silver Auction Ft McDowell, Arizona | $4,750 | |||
1939 LASALLE MODEL 50 CONVERTIBLE COUPE | 2011 Auctions America Fort Lauderdale | $48,000 | |||
1939 LaSalle Cadillac | 2005 Michigan International Fall Classic Car Auction | $20,100 | |||
1939 CADILLAC LA SALLE | 2005 Palm Springs Exotic Car Auctions Spring 2005 | $15,500 | |||
1939 LASALLE 4 DR SEDAN | 2293038 | 2004 Palm Springs Exotic Car Auctions November 2004 | $7,900 |
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