La Salle

La Salle
LA SALLE STRAIGHT 8

5-passenger club sedan, 5-passenger sedan, convertible coupé, coupé, 2-door touring sedan.

Straight 8 engine was engineered by Oldsmobile, otherwise it's a 355D Caddie, with coil spring ifs, cross braced frame, automatic choke, a three speed synchro 'box and hydraulic brakes. At the rear there's a ride stabiliser. New, narrow vertical grille, '35 model has single bar bumper (replacing the previous biplane design), and chevron motif on wings. '36 cars distinguished by a new instrument panel, a new grille, and oblong, not round, bonnet doors. Rare in Britain.

Technical Specifications
Engine
3819cc (S8 SV)
Configuration
Front engine, rear-wheel drive
Production dates
1934 to 1936
Number produced
n/a
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