Chassis No. 21-5104
Engine No. 2105104
Body No. 230

Introduced in 1927 as a Cadillac-engineered brand, the LaSalle was elegantly designed by Harley Earl, whose work prompted GM to create the Art and Colour Section dedicated to vehicle styling. Produced by Cadillac to their famous “Standard of the World” quality, LaSalle was reinvigorated in 1933 when Earl revealed the striking new Series 350, inspired by aircraft-influenced Art Deco design from Jules Agramonte. Crafted by Fleetwood, it featured a slender grille, pontoon fenders, aeronautically-inspired bumpers, and five side-mounted hood portholes. Powered by a GM-sourced straight-eight on an X-type chassis with hydraulic brakes and independent front suspension, the car demonstrated its industry impact when a 1934 LaSalle Convertible Coupe was selected as the pace car for the Indianapolis 500.

Awarded in the American Classic 1934-1948 Class three years ago at the 28th Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance, where only the highest-quality collectible automobiles that meet the strict selection committee's guidelines are displayed, this example, chassis number 21-5104, stands as an exceptionally restored LaSalle. Its Cadillac Vehicle Invoice further reveals it was originally finished in the combination of Black-finished body and fenders and Vincennes Red wheel discs—the same color scheme it wore when discovered by Mr. Spurling in upstate New York—with a graceful and airy LaSalle “Torpedo” radiator ornament still proudly in place. The factory document further records that it was shipped to Cadillac Auto of Boston in late 1933.

Part of the distinguished Bill and Patty Spurling Collection, this LaSalle with its number-matching chassis, body, and engine completely restored by Classic Car Restoration of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, before being presented at the Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance. The LaSalle's two-tone combination of orange bodywork, teardrop headlights, and factory wheel discs with black aerodynamic fenders, rear fender skirts, oval engine ports, and steel wheels provides an exciting contrast along with its black cloth convertible top. The interior is an exercise in restraint and period 1930s style, four-spoke banjo steering wheel, Wilton wool carpeting and leather seating finished in an all-black color scheme with its dashboard trim and Bakelite shift knob providing color contrast. The interior trim carries to the rear of the car where its fully restored rumble seat compartment provides additional seating for two spirited individuals.

This beautifully restored LaSalle offers a show-level, award-winning prewar automobile that radiates the essence Art and Colour from nearly every angle. Beautifully restored and presented in an ultra-rare, visually pleasing body style, this collectible LaSalle is a rolling testament to the American Art Deco movement and the visionary designs that made these Cadillac-engineered automobiles icons of style, innovation, and elegance.