United States · founded 1939

Crosley Model History

Powel Crosley Jr.'s tiny-car company (1939–1952) — maker of America's first post-war sports car and the first American four-wheel disc brakes.

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Two-Door Sedan (Pre-War)
Crosley's first cars (1939–1942) — sub-900 lb economy runabouts that were the cheapest cars in America.
Subcompact car · 1939–1942
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CC / CD Four
Crosley's post-war small car (1946–1952) — the first volume American OHC engine and the first 'Sport Utility' badge.
Subcompact car · 1946–1952
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Hotshot
America's first post-war sports car (1949–1952) — a doorless ~1,100 lb roadster that won the index of performance at the 1950 Sebring six-hour race.
Sports car · 1949–1952
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Farm-O-Road
A tiny multipurpose runabout (1950–1952) — part light tractor, part pickup, part passenger car — built in fewer than 600 units.
Utility vehicle · 1950–1952
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