1931 LaSalle Touring. SOLD
This 1931 LaSalle Touring has been beautifully restored by its owner of more than 63 years! The owner is a professional restorer with too many awards and trophies to count in his career ! And he bought it in 1956, and has been its faithful – and talented – caretaker ever since.
This car was shown at the 2015 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, and it made the 70 mile tour d’Elegance with flying colors!
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Here it is rolling on the field at Pebble Beach on August 16, 2015, looking great!
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And here it is today, in colors that match the build sheet and wood wheels professionally restored to “Natural” finish just like the build sheet ! Most of the recent restoration work was done in the 2013-2015 timeframe, so it presents a very fresh appearance, and it runs and drives like it did when it was new! I very much enjoyed the driving experience, with good power, good hill climbing performance, excellent brakes and a silky smooth synchro-mesh transmission.
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Its a sporty car – yet it has room for 7 passengers when the jump seats are activated
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The top and bows are lovely, finished in Haartz stay-fast cloth with subtle green flecks – a beautiful fabric that is authentic, and documented in an article in “The Classic Car” magazine by one of the Haartz family members.
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Classic Car Club of America First Place Winner in National Competition. 99.25 points at the 2015 CCCA Grand Classic in Forest Grove, Oregon.
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AACA First Place winner, National Competition, 2015. These awards attest to the high quality of this restoration.
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The Dunlop Fort 700X18 Blackwalls are a perfect visual statement, as well as being an excellent – and expensive tire!
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Gorgeous
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Beautiful!
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This car was sold new by the Hall Cadillac Co in Denver, CA. It was bought by a Mr. Menefee, who ran the livery service at the Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colorado, based on the recollection of his son, CCCA Member Ray Menefee when he saw this car in 1978.
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The 345 cubic inch engine, the original one for this car as we can see on the build sheet, was rebuilt and runs exactly as it should – quiet, powerful, and smooth.
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It has an updraft carburetor with air cleaner. Note the nicely porcelainized exhaust manifolds.
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Clean, correct and tidy. Note the proper hose clamps, and fan belt with no lettering – things that matter in CCCA judging.
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Style 4657 refers to the job number on the right side of the build sheet. Body number 3 shows up there also.
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The interior has been redone as original per the build sheet, in black leather. It’s fresh, soft and comfortable, and stitched correctly.
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Plenty of legroom in 5 passenger mode
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Or bring some more friends in 7 passenger mode with the jump seats.
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Here are the jumpseats when stowed
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Lovely dashboard and steering wheel
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Beautifully made top bows
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A beautiful, desirable car with great history and extremely high quality restoration!