1929 LaSalle 328

29 LaSalle 328 Sport Phaeton Barn Find Flathead V8 3-spd Rare! 1929 LASALLE DUAL COWL SPORT PHAETON Job # 1185 Body # 400 328ci V-8 Flathead HC 53 -329H 85bhp at 2000rpm 3-Speed Manual Transmission Solid front and rear axle suspension 4-Wheel Mechanical Brakes *Intriguing history Same Family Owned Since 1970 *CCCA Full Classic® *Desirable Dual Cowl Phaeton *Powerful V-8 engine FEATURED HERE IS A RARE AND AUTHENTIC BARN-FIND QUALITY LASALLE SPORT PHAETON. Featured here is a rare running & driving authentic barn-find quality LaSalle Phaeton. LaSalles were excellent value automotive for their time. The LaSalle was the companion brand to Cadillac, owning many similarities to GM's top tier luxury brand with slightly understated trim, wheelbase and engine specifications. This model was recovered from a barn in the local area and presented relatively intact with fair paint, good chrome and fair interior. Brown mohair interior appears original with with rips & tears in the seat. Dashboard tirm and gauges appear complete. Body and fenders are straight. Running boards have deteriorated to an extent yet the engine and engine compartment appear very clean considering the onset of decades in barn storage. Engine runs and the car drives great, the carb, fuel system, water pump where all gone over about 2yrs ago and the lasalle has been driven many times since. This LaSalle is an excellent candidate for restoration that will surely render it's true potential or leave it as is and enjoy it. THE LASALLE SERIES 328 Introduced in 1927, the LaSalle was intended by General Motors to fill a perceived gap in the model range between Buick and Cadillac. Handsomely styled by Harley Earl, the LaSalle inspired General Motors to establish a separate division known as 'Art and Color' responsible for automotive styling, naturally with Earl at the helm. Built by Cadillac to the same high-quality standards, the LaSalle employed an advanced 303ci V-8 engine developing 75 horsepower and offered exceptional performance. For 1929, Cadillac offered further technical improvements on the LaSalle, introducing synchromesh on second and top gears along with safety glass. Mechanical changes included Duplex mechanical brakes, pressure lubrication on the piston pins, and mid-year metric spark plugs were adopted. Built on two wheelbase lengths (125 and 134 inches), the 1929 LaSalle was offered with a wide variety of bodywork, chiefly from Fisher, although Fleetwood did produce some higher priced versions. On 1929 cars, all brightwork was chrome plated and the parking lights were moved to the fenders. South Jersey Classics is a 10,000-square foot classic and specialty collector automobile dealer, featuring 50+ vehicles. This vehicle is located in our showroom in Newfield, NJ. Our Dealership is on US Route 40 just off New Jersey Route 55, Exit 39B heading towards Elmer, NJ; conveniently just 40 Minutes East of Philadelphia, 40 Minutes West from the Major New Jersey Shore Points and 30 minutes North of the Delaware Memorial Bridge. Our Showroom is conveniently accessible from all major Southern New Jersey Roadways including New Jersey Turnpike, I-295, I-76, NJ Route 42, NJ Route 55, US Route 40, Atlantic City Expressway, New Jersey Parkway. Our website is www.SJClassics.com and our phone number is (856) 521-0832. Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person.