1940 LaSalle 3 speed manual gear box Gasoline

Like Cadillac - named after Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac - the LaSalle brand name was based on that of another French explorer, René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle. In its final years, the LaSalle Series 39-50 was once again more Cadillac-like in its appearance and details and was essentially identical to the Cadillac Series 61. The narrow radiator grille opening was retained and was flanked by additional side grille work which aided in heat dissipation from the engine. Headlights, which had moved down and been secured to the body between the grille and the fender, were again attached to the radiator shell.