Vehicle Description
1951 Crosley Super Sport Roadster ?44 CID OHC inline four-cylinder
CIBA engine with downdraft carburetor ?Three-speed manual
transmission ?Silver exterior with red interior ?Painted bumpers
with bumper guards ?Red steel wheels ?Full-size, rear-mounted spare
tire with cover ?Greyhound mascot hood ornament ?Documentation
includes a binder of drawings, diagrams, text and parts lists After
World War II, returning soldiers and sailors were keen to find and
import cars similar to the ones they were introduced to while in
Europe ? lightweight two-seaters, usually convertibles that were
quick and nimble. This Crosley Super Sports is a clone of such
vehicles. This survivor roadster is a rolling conversation piece
waiting for its next owner. Built in Marion, Indiana at Crosley?s
original factory, this silver roadster is in fine shape. Its paint
and trim are in overall very good order, as is the windshield and
lights. The bodywork is straight, the battery looks good and the
engine bay is extremely tidy. The painted bumpers and bumper guards
are in very good order. Out back is a full-sized spare tire with a
cover that matches the interior upholstery. This wee sprite rolls
on Trail America tires, size 4.80-12 at all four corners and they
are mounted on red steel wheels with factory wheel covers. The
tires and wheels are all in very good order overall. Under the hood
with the greyhound mascot hood ornament is a 44 CID overhead cam
inline four-cylinder CIBA (cast-iron block assembly) engine with a
downdraft carburetor. Backing up this motor is a three-speed manual
transmission. Inside, the cockpit is immaculate. The red bucket
seats and gray carpet are all in excellent fashion. The black,
three-spoke steering wheel looks great, as do the red instrument
panel and inner door liners. The dash offers a full array of
gauges, a single radio speaker and a small glovebox. The fuel/temp
gauge and speedo/odometer are inoperable. A floor-mounted shift
lever is mounted atop the driveshaft column. Rounding out the
interior is a factory AM radio that blends beautifully with the
rest of the interior and there are no wiper arms. Automotive parts
and accessories owner Powel Crosley Jr. unveiled his first car in
1939. A trim level above the Hot Shot was added in 1950. Called the
Super Sport, the new model featured full doors that opened on
hinges, while standard Hot Shots had cut-down sides with either no
doors or removable half doors. A new convertible top folded down
instead of having to be dismantled and stowed. In 1951, drum brakes
replaced the problematic disc brakes, but provided little boost in
sales. Competition to this Crosley in 1951 included MG?s TD and TDC
models. In many ways, the Crosley Super Sport was ahead of its
time, predating Chevrolet?s Corvette, Nash?s Metropolitan and
Volkswagen?s Karmann Ghia. Documentation includes a binder of
drawings, diagrams, text and parts lists. Unless you would visit a
Crosley show, it would be hard to find another one of these at a
car show or a cruise night. People tend to smile and wave when they
see one of these sprites out and about. Prospective owners should
be prepared to answer questions and listen to Crosley stories. Stop
by MotoeXotica Classic Cars today to check out this bantamweight
sports car from the early 50s. It would make a great runabout on a
dry, sunny, warm days or fill a gap in a collector?s garage. VIN:
VC30392 This car is currently located at our facility in St. Louis,
Missouri. Current mileage on the odometer shows 18,777 miles. It is
sold as is, where is, on a clean and clear, mileage exempt title.
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