This past May, while driving up to New York City to visit my family, I made a detour to the Washington D.C. area to photograph this lovely 1935 La Salle Convertible Coupe for my forthcoming Cadillac book. Owned by Cadillac collector Randy Denchfield, it's one of two '35 La Salles in his collection, and without question one of the finest in the country.

After our photo shoot commenced, Randy took me for a nice drive in and around his pleasant Chevy Chase neighborhood. With the top down, we were enjoying the spring sunshine and reveling in the beauty of the La Salle's distinctive styling. Then Randy pulled over and told me to take the wheel and experience the La Salle motoring experience firsthand.

Does this ultimate classic get stuck in federal gridlock?