Crosley?

"langadamd" (langadamd) 06/16/2014 at 16:24 • Filed to: crosley, small car

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I've never heard of or seen one before. Sorry for the crap picture, in a hurry out of a gas station in northern Indiana.

Anyone know anything about these?

Roadster Man > langadamd 06/16/2014 at 16:25

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I think it's a PT Cruiser.

(seriously)

505Turbeaux > langadamd 06/16/2014 at 16:28

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this is the second weird british wagon with rims I have seen in as many months

langadamd > 505Turbeaux 06/16/2014 at 16:29

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Weird. The stock rims look so much better. Not sure why you would bling out one of either of these.

Boxer_4 > langadamd 06/16/2014 at 16:32

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Looks to be a Crosley Station Wagon. Our big local classic car show (Das Awkscht Fescht) serves as one of largest club meeting for Crosley owners in the area.

Crosley was around from 1939-1952, and made everything from wagons, to jeep like vehicles, to pickups, and even a roadster. They are sure interesting vehicles.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crosley

Boxer_4 > 505Turbeaux 06/16/2014 at 16:38

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Crossley was British, Crosley was American. The Orange wagon above is a Crosley.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crosley

langadamd > Boxer_4 06/16/2014 at 16:39

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I saw the wikipedia before I posted. I had never heard of them. Definitely an interesting vehicle.

Marekoor_The_other_kraut_kar > langadamd 06/16/2014 at 16:40

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Hot Rodders have a long history of messing with Crosleys.

Roundbadge > 505Turbeaux 06/16/2014 at 16:42

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Not British...was probably built in Indiana. This appears to be a Crosley Super wagon.

edit: the car from the original picture at the top of the post was probably built...

505Turbeaux > Boxer_4 06/16/2014 at 16:43

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ugh now i feel dumb as shit. Brain failed me!

Boxer_4 > langadamd 06/16/2014 at 16:46

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The Hotshot and Super Sport were the best of their later lineup.

Boxer_4 > 505Turbeaux 06/16/2014 at 16:54

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That's ok, you were only off by one letter. Or an ocean, depending on how you look at it.

Roundbadge > Boxer_4 06/16/2014 at 16:55

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I'm pretty sure the Hot Shot had the engine that was built from sheet metal. According to Wikipedia, which obviously knows all, the engine had a life span measured in hours and was only intended for use as a generator but eventually made it's way into cars.

ranwhenparked > langadamd 06/16/2014 at 18:33

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First all-metal station wagon. Crosley was an interesting company, unfortunately, their postwar success was a fluke caused by people desperate for any new cars. They faded out fast once the major companies got supply back under control.

gmporschenut also a fan of hondas > langadamd 06/16/2014 at 20:14

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The engine was so tiny the fan doubled as the flywheel.