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1935 LASALLE

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

Fisher 120" Wheelbase
Style No.DoorsBody TypeSeatingPriceWeight
35-5077 2Coupe 2 $12253475 lb
35-5067 2Convertible Coupe 2/4$13253510 lb
35-5019 4Sedan 5 $12953650 lb
35-5011 2Sedan 5 $12553620 lb

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: 7.00x16

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. Ford820,253 ... increased 256,000
    2. Chevrolet548,215 ... decreased 3,000
    3. Plymouth327,448 ... increased 6,000
    4. Pontiac178,770 ... increased 100,000 units
    5. Dodge158,999 ... increased over 64,000
    6. Oldsmobile120,374 ... increased 45,000
    7. Buick53,249 ... decreased 18,000
    8. Terraplane51,134 ... about the same as 1934
    9. Studebaker43,682 ... decreased 16,000
    10. Chrysler38,533 ... increased 2,000
    11. Nash35,184 ... increased 12,000
    12. Packard31,889 ... increased 24,000
    13. DeSoto26,800 ... increased 13,000
    14. Hudson21,020 ... decreased 6,000
    15. Graham15,965 ... increased 4,000
    16. Hupmobile10,781 ... increased 1,000
    17. Willys10,715 ... decreased 2,500
    18. LaFayette9,400 ... increased 4,400
    19. LaSalle8,651 ... increased 1,500
    20. Reo4,692 ... increased 232
    21. Cadillac4,236 ... decreased 1600
    22. Lincoln1,434 ... decreased 1000
    23. Pierce-Arrow667 ... decreased 1100

PHOTOS

1935 LaSalle

1935 LaSalle Convertible

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1935 LaSalle 2-door Touring Sedan

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