beardbros Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 (edited) ************************************SOLD*****************************************I have for sale my 1940 LaSalle Series 50 convertible coupe model 40-5067. I purchased this car a few years ago from the second owner who purchased it in 1959. He had the car repainted black in the late 1960’s over the original long key green iridescent color. He drove it up until 1986 when he no longer had the ability to maintain it and parked it in his machine shed. It sat from then until 2011 when I purchased it. I had the intention of fully restoring it and got as far as rebuilding the chassis. Since I did not have time to restore the body I undercoated it and married it back with the newly rebuilt chassis. I installed a motor & transmission that were removed from a running 1940 LaSalle that got a small block chevy transplant. The engine runs good and the transmission shifts well. I have the original matching #’s engine that came from the factory with this LaSalle, it needs a rebuild, it was froze up from sitting. I have the car in driving condition with the exception of the lights and gauges working. This car is very solid and is the perfect candidate for a fine restoration. There is very minimal bodywork to be done on this car. The only areas of rust that need to be addressed are the front floor pan by the area where your feet rest and 2 small areas on the left rocker. The rest of the car is completely rust free. This car is complete as it left the factory with the exception of the wheel trim rings, I have only two to go with the car. These are stately cars riding on a very comfortable 123” wheelbase. This car comes with many extra parts, please see the pictures in the links below for all that is included. Enjoy it as is with a little fine tuning or finish the restoration I started. I have a clear title in my name and also the original 1959 title from the previous owner. I have many old pictures and documents for this car that will be passed to the new owner. The picture of the green car is what the color combo would have looked like from the factory. This is the last year that LaSalle was made so here is your chance to own a very rare convertible that will appreciate over time very well.Please call Jim at 815-252-7247I am asking $28000 for this great car.Here is a list of what has been done since I have owned it.• Completely rebuilt brakes with new linings, master cylinder and wheel cylinders• New stainless brake lines & new rubber lines• New stainless parking brake cables• Stripped and rebuilt chassis• Rebuilt rear end• Rebuilt transmission• Buffed out the black lacquer paint (paint is shiny but has checking and popping all over it)• Front and rear sway bar bushings and links• Restored and lined fuel tank• Restored & rebuilt radiator• Restored driveshaft & new u-joints• All new wheel bearings598 of these 1940 LaSalle Series 50 Convertible coupes were produced with a list price of $1335.00This cars firewall tag decodes as:• Style 40-5067 (1940 LaSalle Convertible coupe)• Body No. 310 (Body #310 out of 598)• Trim No. 28 (Red leather interior)• Paint No. 6 (Long key green iridescent)I ordered the build sheet from the records division of GM and here is the information it provides:• Delivered to The Valley Cadillac Corp., Rochester NY• Color combination – 6 – Long Key Green Iridescent with long key green wheels• Upholstery – 28 – Red Leather• 5 wheels• Wheel color – Vincennes Red• Tires – 7.00x16 royal whitewalls• Less running boards Accessory group C (5 wheel):• Flexible wheel• Automatic lighter• License frames• Trim rings• Grille guardOther options that are on the car are as follows:• Defrosting & ventilating heater• Windshield washer• Automatic radio & antennaHere is a link to all the pictures of the car and parts - http://s265.photobucket.com/user/silamanajik/slideshow/1940%20LaSalle Edited April 10, 2014 by beardbros (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Roth Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 This should make a nice driver, or a moderate restoration. I don't need either right now, but this would be a candidate if I did.It will find a good home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beardbros Posted February 28, 2014 Author Share Posted February 28, 2014 My LaSalle is still for sale - Price adjustment to $22,000. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_S_in_Penna Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 The description in your AACA Forum ad is very thorough.That's really helpful for a prospective buyer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest prs519 Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 Excellent side-show. Thanks and good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beardbros Posted April 2, 2014 Author Share Posted April 2, 2014 Now on Ebay - http://www.ebay.com/itm/291112364042?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1586.l2649 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AlCapone Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 how is the interior, gauges and tires ? Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beardbros Posted April 3, 2014 Author Share Posted April 3, 2014 (edited) **************************************SOLD****************************************The interior is original, gauges need to be wired and the tires are about 20 years old. Edited April 10, 2014 by beardbros (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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