Leif in Calif Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 Looks like a sound example of a great car, but the price seems very high....(probably a little high even if it could run and drive). https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/cto/d/san-jose-1938-cadillac-lasalle-coupe/7662867324.html 1938 Cadillac LaSalle coupe 15000 obo needs full restoration complete car original engine and transmission engine is not locked up Zero cancer only surface rust (408) 401-7169 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingrudy Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 (edited) Really nice style for LaSalle. Unfortunately in this condition, as stated, it would cost several dollars just to make it drivable. If you went the full restoration you would be digging a deep hole for yourself. This is too bad because I could see a beautiful car when all is done. It would have to be a labor of love. Edited September 11, 2023 by kingrudy (see edit history) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suchan Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 GM tried to make the '38 LaSalles look more like a Cadillac (widening the grill, removing the chevrons from the fenders) before reverting to the narrow-grill LaSalle look in 1939. Additionally, GM introduced a new interior plastic that didn't didn't age well. Consequently, '38's don't seem to sell for the money the earlier and later LaSalles do. Pluses: it's a coupe. Minuses: everything else. Agree that even if it was running, $15K is still too rich. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roysboystoys Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 For comparison. Bid to $22K. I doubt this will sell for $15k , to many already finished for sale 1938 LaSalle Series 50 Coupe for sale on BaT Auctions - closed on December 3, 2019 (Lot #25,762) | Bring a Trailer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_S_in_Penna Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 How can an owner not know that his LaSalle is not a "Cadillac LaSalle?" Maybe it's parked in his garage next to his Oakland Pontiac and his Honda Acura! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suchan Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 34 minutes ago, John_S_in_Penna said: How can an owner not know that his LaSalle is not a "Cadillac LaSalle?" Maybe it's parked in his garage next to his Oakland Pontiac and his Honda Acura! To be fair, GM advertised LaSalle as being part of the Cadillac "family". Even when it had the Oldsmobile-derived straight 8 in the mid-30's. That's how I describe it when I get quizzical looks at the gas station about my '37. From the looks of this car, I'm guessing the seller doesn't know much about the marque. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossil Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 Someone is trying to pay for their retirement with the sale of this car. Good luck with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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