1951 Crosley Hot Shot

VIN: VC30127

$19,800

Sold

Seller details

  • Auction

    Mecum Auctions

  • Location

    Indianapolis, IN; US

  • Event date

    May 17 - May 21, 2016

  • Lot

    F56

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    VC30127

  • Body style

    Roadster

  • Transmission type

    Standard

  • Engine Type

    L4

  • Horsepower

    26

  • Induction

    1x1 bbl

  • Interior Color

    Red

  • Exterior Color

    Yellow

  • Generation

    1948-1952 Crosley Hot Shot

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

44 cubic inch CIBA sohc engine, 26.5hp, 3-speed, heater, radio, rear deck mounted spare, side curtains, top, doors, drum brakes.

Condition

Old but sound paint, interior, top and chrome. Fully equipped. Lightly road grimy chassis and engine compartment. Restored to the mediocre standards appropriate to a Crosley's value, then driven but still a wonderful little piece of history.

Market commentary

I'm still looking for a COBRA-engined Crosley, and for one that retained the troubled but innovative Hydra-disc aircraft-style disc brakes. Even among fullsize cars Crosley can claim many innovations (like the disc brakes) and is capable of being tuned up to produce Abarth-level performance from its little engine. This is a sound and complete Hot Shot Super Sport and it deserved most if not all of the price it received.

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