Variety is the spice of life, and you certainly can’t say that you don’t get that at Barn Finds. We see plenty of desirable muscle and pony cars crossing our desks, but this 1951 Crosley Super Sport sits at… more»
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Sebring Winner: 1952 Crosley Super Sport
Some people believe that the Corvette was America’s first post-war sports car, but the title actually belongs to a lesser-known and very small machine. The Crosley Hot Shot predated the Corvette by a few years and, believe it or… more»
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Mint Condition: 1950 Crosley Hot Shot
Claiming that there are “none nicer” than a classic you have listed for sale is a bold strategy, but it is the one chosen by the current owner of this 1950 Crosley Hot Shot. However, scrutinizing the supplied photos… more»
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BF Auction: No Reserve 1949 Crosley CD Sedan
This 1949 Crosley CD Sedan proves beyond doubt that the classic world caters to a wide variety of enthusiasts. The current owner purchased the car in 2014, planning the restoration that stalled at this point. However, the car is… more»
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A Little Project: 1950 Crosley
Powel Crosley Jr. of Cincinnati, Ohio, was a busy man. He sold countless radios, owned the Cincinnati Reds, and most importantly, sold cars. He sold enough of them that I am never surprised to see one at a car… more»
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Affordable and quirky barn find: 1948 Crosley Sedan!
Looking for an affordable entry into the classic car scene? Or maybe another fun and interesting ride to add to your stable of classics? If so, take a look at this 1948 Crosley sedan up for sale in Los… more»
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Original Patina: 1946 Crosley Sedan
All we know about this long-time-stored 1946 Crosley panel two-door sedan is that it “needs restoration,” and that the “engine is out and turns free.” The owner may consider parting it out. It’s on Facebook Marketplace in Easton, Connecticut,… more»
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Is the Circus in Town? 1949 Crosley Clown Car
Crosley Motors was the upstart automaker that began before World War II, took a pause, and struggled into the early 1950s. They’re mostly remembered for creating several variants of microcars that included a small pickup and an open-air roadster,… more»
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America’s First Sports Car? 1951 Crosley Super Sport
Powel Crosley – inventor, entrepreneur, and owner of the Cincinnati Reds major league baseball team – desperately wanted to become an auto manufacturer. He had worked at a dealership selling cars, attempted to establish a factory to assemble other… more»
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Dirty Diminutive Barn Finds: Crosley Sedan and Super Sport
While some “barn finds” are nothing more than cars that have been stored for a long time in a proper garage and are covered with dust, others live up to the name in every way. If you are a… more»
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Nice Driver: 1951 Crosley Super Sports
The seller has done an incredible amount of work and spent lots of money on this 1951 Crosley Super Sports and he needs the shop space back, so it’s now for sale. For almost anyone looking for a fun… more»
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Milestone American Sports Car: 1949 Crosley Hotshot
When you ask someone what was the first postwar American sportscar, the most popular answer is almost always the 1953 Chevrolet Corvette. That answer is wrong by four years. A 1949 Crosley Hotshot like this blue example for sale… more»
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Micro Magic: Rare 1952 Crosley Scorpion
Here’s a mind twister: Crosley, the niche micro-car maker, was the donor platform for a kit car known as the Scorpion (aka Skorpion). While thousands of Fieros, VWs, Model As and Ts, and various British cars have given their… more»
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Itty Bitty Roadster: 1949 Crosley Hotshot
Crosley Corp. (ala Crosley Motors) was an independent manufacturer of microcars in the 1940s and 1950s. The Hotshot was one of their products, a smaller roadster built for two that had no doors. One of its claims to fame… more»
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Running Sports Car Project: 1949 Crosley Hotshot
Hollywood studios have spent decades endowing their animated automotive offerings with faces and winning personalities. From Disney’s Susie the Little Blue Coupe to Lightning McQueen from the “Cars” franchise, all featured faces brimming with character. Looking at this 1949… more»
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40 Years In A Barn: 1949 Crosley Convertible
This car does look better than this opening photo would make you believe. Small cars can be big restoration projects, despite their size. It may seem quick and easy to plug away at a car like this 1949 Crosley… more»
