1932 LaSalle 345B Sport Phaeton

The LaSalle automobile was introduced by General Motors in 1927 and served as a companion brand to fill the gap between Buick and Cadillac. Alfred P. Sloan created LaSalle as a companion marque for Cadillac, and the brand name was based on that of a French explorer, René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle. The design of the LaSalle was courtesy of Harley Earl, who would enjoy a 30-year career at General Motors.

The LaSalle automobiles were available in a full range of body styles, including Fisher and Fleetwood Metal Body-built custom designs. Open cars could be ordered in tri-tone color combinations. Wheelbase sizes ranged between 128- and 134-inches and were powered by Cadillac’s ‘Ninety Degree V-8’ engine.

The LaSalle automobiles were built through 1940 and attracted many customers to the GM family, especially younger customers seeking something above the Buick but not as expensive as a Cadillac.

The 1932 LaSalle 345-B had wheelbase sizes of 130 and 136 inches and was powered by a 353 cubic-inch eight-cylinder engine offering 115 horsepower. The engine was backed by a three-speed synchromesh transmission with mechanical brakes at all four corners. The 130-inch Fisher body styles included a coupe, sedan, town coupe, and convertible coupe. A town sedan, 7-passenger sedan, and Imperial sedan rested on the larger, 136-inch platform. In the front was a monogram bar and lights similar to the 1931 345-A models.

During 1932, a total of 3,290 LaSalle models were sold.

1932 LaSalle 345B

1932 LaSalle 345B

1932 LaSalle 345B

1932 LaSalle 345B

1932 LaSalle 345B

1932 LaSalle 345B

1932 LaSalle 345B

1932 LaSalle 345B

1932 LaSalle 345B

1932 LaSalle 345B

1932 LaSalle 345B

1932 LaSalle 345B

1932 LaSalle 345B

1932 LaSalle 345B

1932 LaSalle 345B

1932 LaSalle 345B

1932 LaSalle 345B

1932 LaSalle 345B

1932 LaSalle 345B

1932 LaSalle 345B

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