Guest Turboluvr Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Greetings,I recently discovered a picture of my Grandmother's first car after she passed and I'm trying to determine exactly what it is. I think it may be either a 1936 Buick Century or a Cadillac lasalle. Any help determining would be greatly appreciated.Thanks James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1939_Buick Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 A fine looking carI think it later than 1936, but looks GM. http://www.prewarbuick.com/gallery/1935-1938-PreWar-Buick-GalleryWhere was the photo taken? USA? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Turboluvr Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 The photo was taken in Baton Rouge, LA probably in the early 1940s. Agree on it being GM but thought 1936 because the running board trim goes all the way forward to the front wheel opening and in later years it stops at the back of the fender. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
50jetback Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 It's not a 36 Buick Century.Pretty sure your second option - 1936 LaSalle is correct ( same body as 36 Buick Century ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Turboluvr Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Thanks,For my own knowledge, how can you tell? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1939_Buick Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 (edited) 1936 La Salle via google herehttp://www.conceptcarz.com/vehicle/z17251/LaSalle-Series-36-50.aspx'36 fenders look to be more vertical at the dooreditClose, but not the same http://www.conceptcarz.com/view/photo/82438,9543/1937-Packard-120_photo.aspx1936 caddie? Has the different height door trim http://www.conceptcarz.com/view/photo/415564,17228/1936-Cadillac-Series-60_photo.aspxhttp://www.conceptcarz.com/view/photo/326590,10284/1936-Cadillac-Series-85_photo.aspx Edited September 2, 2014 by 1939_buick (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzcarnerd Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 It is a 1936 Cadillac, not a LaSalle. The hood sides are different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Turboluvr Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Thanks, a Series 60 it is then. I appreciate all the help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney Eaton Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 (edited) The big vent windows were common to Cadillac, maybe LaSalle. The side molding is wider/thicker in the door section than on the hood... 36 was the last year for that.... I agree it is a 36 Edited September 14, 2014 by Barney Eaton (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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