LaSalle (1935)

LaSalle Models & History (1935)

The Series 35-50 replaced the Series 50, model 350

• The 1935 LaSalle was similar to the 1934 but for some detail improvements
• Prices dropped about $400
• Performance was improved with some tweaking of the engine and a significant weight reduction
• This year the bodies were not made by Fleetwood, but by Fisher
• The roof was a new all-steel turret design
• The four-door town sedan was replaced by a two-door sedan
• The LaSalle featured a new vee windshield and two-division moldings in the rear window
• The wipers were below the windshield
• The cowl ventilator opened forward
• The gasoline filler neck was moved to the right rear fender.
• Sedans had a built-in trunk
• The bumpers changed from two rods to two flat bars
• Steering wheel controls were moved to the instrument panel
• The wheelbase was increased by an inch
• The engine stroke was increased by an eighth of an inch
• The carburetor was changed with an electric choke
• The LaSalle had a new generator with charging rate controlled by electrical load and battery condition

I.D. DATA

• Serial numbers were on the top surface of the frame side bar, left side, just ahead of the dash
• Engine numbers were the same as the serial number and were located on the left side of the cylinder block, at the front, just below the cylinder head
• Starting: 2200001; ending 2208653

STYLE

ENGINE

• Type: Inline, L-head, 8-cylinders
• Block: Cast iron (block integral with upper crankcase)
• Bore & Stroke: 3.00 x 4.375 inches
• Displacement: 248 cu. in.
• Compression ratio: 6.25:1 (5.75:1 opt)
• Brake horsepower: 105 @ 3600 rpm
• Taxable Horsepower: 28.8
• Main bearings: five
• Valve lifters: Mechanical
• Carburetor: Stromberg EE-15 Duplex downdraft

CHASSIS

• Wheelbase: 120 inches
• Overall length: 200 inches
• Height: 64.5-67.5 inches
• Front tread: 58-1/8 inches
• Rear tread: 59-1/16 inches
• Tires: 7.00×16

DRIVETRAIN

• Transmission: Selective synchromesh
• Speeds: 3 forward, 1 reverse
• Left-hand drive, center controls (rhd opt)
• Single plate dry disc clutch
• Shaft drive, Hotchkiss
• Semi-floating rear axle, spiral bevel drive.
• Overall ratio: 4.55:1
• Hydraulic brakes on four wheels (emergency brake mechanical on rear brakes)
• Steel wheels with disc cover
• Wheel size: 16″ drop center

OPTIONS

• Clock: $14.50
• Dual sidemounts
• Flexible steering wheel: $16.00
• Heater: $35.00
• Radio (master): $89.50
• Radio (standard): $54.50
• Seat covers
• Sidemount cover(s): $35.00/pair
• Wheel shields: $25.00/pair

HISTORICAL NOTES

1935 LaSalle Notes

• Introduced March 1935
• Model year sales: 8653
• Model year production: 8653
• Nicholas Dreystadt was general manager
• Ernest W. Seaholm was chief engineer
• J. C. Chick was general sales manager until December
• Don E. Ahrens (who would become general manager in 1950) became general sales manager in December

1935 Automotive Notes

• Industry production rises to 3,387,806 cars and 732,005 trucks
• Alfred P. Sloan, Jr. was president of GM
• Lammot du Pont was chairman of the board at GM
• To attract new buyers, manufacturers offer stripped down, low-power cars
• Trunk-backed models gain popularity
• Chevrolet introduces the Suburban Carryall
• Roy S. Evans takes over failed American Austin and starts American Bantam in 1936
• Pierce-Arrow is reorganized
• Paul G. Hofman is president of Studebaker
• K. T. Keller is president of Chrysler after Walter P. Chrysler, F. M. Zeder is vice-chairman
• Buick introduces a convertible
• Graham is suffering financially
• Parking meters first appear in Oklahoma City
• Top model year production for 1935
  

  1. Ford	820,253	… increased 256,000
  2. Chevrolet	548,215	… decreased 3,000
  3. Plymouth	327,448	… increased 6,000
  4. Pontiac	178,770	… increased 100,000 units
  5. Dodge	158,999	… increased over 64,000
  6. Oldsmobile	120,374	… increased 45,000
  7. Buick	53,249	… decreased 18,000
  8. Terraplane	51,134	… about the same as 1934
  9. Studebaker	43,682	… decreased 16,000
  10. Chrysler	38,533	… increased 2,000
  11. Nash	35,184	… increased 12,000
  12. Packard	31,889	… increased 24,000
  13. DeSoto	26,800	… increased 13,000
  14. Hudson	21,020	… decreased 6,000
  15. Graham	15,965	… increased 4,000
  16. Hupmobile	10,781	… increased 1,000
  17. Willys	10,715	… decreased 2,500
  18. LaFayette	9,400	… increased 4,400
  19. LaSalle	8,651	… increased 1,500
  20. Reo	4,692	… increased 232
  21. Cadillac	4,236	… decreased 1600
  22. Lincoln	1,434	… decreased 1000
  23. Pierce-Arrow	667	… decreased 1100

1935 LaSalle Photo Gallery

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