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In the Garage: 1940 LaSalle Series 52
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THE CAR AND ITS OWNER 1940 LaSalle Series 52 sedan owned by Andrew Zizolfo
WHAT MAKES IT INTERESTING While 1940 was the LaSalle’s final year, it did not go out with a whimper. Built since 1927 as a “junior Cadillac,” these cars held their own in the luxury field, with advanced engineering, solid build quality and an emphasis on selling style along with substance. “Back in the late 1920s and...
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THE CAR AND ITS OWNER
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WHAT MAKES IT INTERESTING
Edith and Archie Bunker weren’t kidding when they sang “Gee, our old LaSalle ran great” to open the “All in the Family” TV sitcom of the 1970s. The LaSalle, built from 1927 to 1940, was a premium car designed to slot between luxury brand Cadillac and the big Buicks of the day. During...
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