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1938 Lasalle Series 50
Convertible Sedan
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $1,825.00
No. Produced 265
Body Maker Fisher
No. Doors 4
Passengers 5
Model Number 5049
Weight 3,870lbs
Wheelbase 124 inches
Length
Width
Height
Front Tread
Rear Tread
Type V8, L-head
Displacement 322 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 3 3/8 & 4 1/2 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 6.25 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt Not applicable
Brake Horsepower 125@3400
Rated Horsepower 36.4
Torque
Main Bearings 3
Valve Lifters
Block Material
Engine Numbers
Engine No. Location On crankcase behind left block and parallel to body dash.
Lubrication
Type
Make Carter
Type
Drive
No. Of Gears
Gear Ratios
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
Reverse
Single plate
Clutch Size
Semifloating
Differential Ratio 3.92 to 1
Front Independent coil springs
Rear
Worm & double roller
Service Bendix hydraulic
Front Size 12 inches
Rear Size 12 inches
Emergency Internal expanding on rear wheels
Size 12 inches
Exhaust System
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery
Cooling System
Radiator
Fuel Type
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type 4 ply
Tire Size 7 x 16
Spare Location
Fuel
Oil 7 Quarts
Transmission 2 1/2 Pints
Cooling System 25 Gallons
Rear Differential 5 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. Starting 2,270,001
VIN Description Total Digits: 7
Digits 1-7: Production number
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Additional Information

Chilton Flat Rate & Tune Up Manual Thirteenth Edition 1939Horseless Carriage Foundation
8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119
La Mesa CA 91944-4119
(619) 464-0301
www.hcfi.org
Motor Age January 1938Los Angeles Public Library
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
www.lapl.org
Paint Type
Colors Cloudmist Green
Deauville Beige
Chantel Blue
Manchu Beige
Pelham Gray
Moleskin Gray
St. Regis Green
Patillo Maron
Italian Cream
Edgewood Green
Cruiser Gray
Fairhaven Blue
Antoinette Blue
All colors may not be available in all models.
Standard/Optional Equipment
Data not yet collectedStd
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