Name/Title
1938 LaSalle CoupeDescription
General Motors produced LaSalle automobiles from 1927 to 1940 to fill the price gap between Cadillac and Buick. It was named after the French explorer who sailed up the Mississippi in 1682, Rene-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle. 1938 was not a great year for the automobile industry. Sales dropped 40% with the recession and LaSalle sales in particular dropped 51%.
This 1938 LaSalle coupe, which had five body styles, was the lowest-priced coupe at $1,259. Some basic features of this car include an L-head V8 engine, three-speed column shift, and a wheelbase of 124". On the other hand, some optional features were dual opera rear seats, dual metal tire covers, wide whitewall tires, a clock, and a deluxe heater. Total sales for that year were poor, at only $15,575.Motor Vehicle Type
AutomobileMake and Manufacture
Manufacturer
LaSalleManufacture Date
1938Motor Vehicle Details
Engine
Engine Position
Front-EngineBore/Stroke
Bore: 3.4 inches. Stroke: 4.5 inches.Horsepower
Estimated at 125Drivetrain
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel DriveBody
Body Style
CoupeDoors
2Number of Passengers
2Top Speed
Around 85 mphLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
AutomobileNomenclature Sub-Class
Motor VehiclesNomenclature Class
Land Transportation T&ENomenclature Category
Category 07: Distribution & Transportation Objects