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Powell Crosley, Jr., owner of Crosley Broadcasting and the Cincinnati Reds, also wanted to sell cars of his own design. With help from his younger brother Lewis, a trained engineer, the first Crosley automobile was created and priced at just $250. Nearly 5,000 examples were built before America entered World War II and production ceased.
When Wartime ended, production resumed. In 1949, the Hot Shot roadster was introduced and is classified as America's first postwar sports car. These small vehicles carried a price tag of just $900, less than half the cost of Chevrolet's base model. They backed up their hefty 'sports car' title by winning the Index of Performance and taking overall victory at the first Sebring 6-hour race in 1950. Other victories included the 1951 Swiss Grand Prix and second in the 1951 Tokyo Grand Prix.
Engines built by Crosley were used to carry other racing specials, including those built by Bandini, Moretti, and Siata.
This Crosley Hot Shot has been given a complete restoration. It is finished in red with a black interior and equipped with a convertible top. There are four-wheel hydraulic disc brakes, a wheelbase that measures 85 inches, and an overhead-valve four-cylinder engine that displaces 44 cubic inches and produces nearly 27 horsepower.
In 2011, this vehicle was offered for sale at the St John's Auction presented by RM Auctions. It was estimated to sell for $15,000 - $20,000 and offered without reserve. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for $19,800, including the buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2011
When Wartime ended, production resumed. In 1949, the Hot Shot roadster was introduced and is classified as America's first postwar sports car. These small vehicles carried a price tag of just $900, less than half the cost of Chevrolet's base model. They backed up their hefty 'sports car' title by winning the Index of Performance and taking overall victory at the first Sebring 6-hour race in 1950. Other victories included the 1951 Swiss Grand Prix and second in the 1951 Tokyo Grand Prix.
Engines built by Crosley were used to carry other racing specials, including those built by Bandini, Moretti, and Siata.
This Crosley Hot Shot has been given a complete restoration. It is finished in red with a black interior and equipped with a convertible top. There are four-wheel hydraulic disc brakes, a wheelbase that measures 85 inches, and an overhead-valve four-cylinder engine that displaces 44 cubic inches and produces nearly 27 horsepower.
In 2011, this vehicle was offered for sale at the St John's Auction presented by RM Auctions. It was estimated to sell for $15,000 - $20,000 and offered without reserve. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for $19,800, including the buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2011
2011 RM Auctions - Concours d'Elegance at St. Johns
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $15,000-USD $20,000
Sale Price :
USD $19,800
1951 Crosley Hot Shot Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Crosley Hot Shot
(Data based on Model Year 1951 sales)
1951 Crosley Hot Shot Sold for USD$7,810 2019 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall | |
1951 Crosley Hot Shot Convertible Sold for USD$18,000 2016 Mecum - Indianapolis | |
1951 Crosley Hotshot Roadster Sold for USD$11,500 2015 Mecum : Denver | |
1951 Crosley Hot Shot SS Chassis#: VC30599 Sold for USD$13,750 2012 Silver Auction - Fort McDowell, Arizona | |
1951 Crosley Hot Shot Roadster Chassis#: VC302278 Sold for USD$19,800 2011 RM Auctions - Concours d'Elegance at St. Johns | |
1951 CROSLEY SUPER SPORT HOT SHOT CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: VC30610 Sold for USD$10,000 2011 Russo & Steele - Scottsdale, Arizona | |
1951 CROSLEY HOT SHOT TWO DOOR Sold for USD$6,600 2001 Kruse Auction - Auburn, IN |
Crosley Hot Shots That Failed To Sell At Auction
1951 Crosley Hot Shot's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1951 Crosley Hot Shot Convertible | 2017 Mecum : Kissimmee | $11,000 |
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