Vehicle Description
1950 Crosley Super Hotshot brought to you by Zoom Classic Cars
.........After building only bottom-end of the market economy cars
since its inception, Crosley introduced a little sports car in
1949, the doorless Hotshot roadster. It also featured a largely
new, dropped frame - both more low slung, and for the first time
with a wheelbase that diverged from all the previous Crosley
models' 80 in (2.03 m) wheelbase by 5 inches (12.7 centimetres)
extra. The rear suspension used a combination of coil springs,
assisted by single leaf quarter-elliptical leaf-springs that
doubled as torque-rods, and the car had disc brakes on all four
wheels. The engine was placed behind the front axle, for a front
mid-engined layout. The 137 in (3.48 m) long Hotshot, introduced
for $849, weighed just 1,095 lb (497 kg). But to go racing, the
weight was further reducible to 991 lb (450 kg), by temporarily
discarding such things as the detachable windscreen, and the
non-folding (stowed) soft-top and side-curtains. There was no trunk
lid - the spare wheel was mounted on the down-sloping rear deck,
above the rear bumper, and access to the rear stowage room was by
folding the seat-backs forward. Powered by a 26.5 HP CIBA engine,
the Hotshot was capable of more than 80 mph (130 km/h).A Super
version of the HotShot was added in 1950, featuring solid hinged
doors and a fold-down top that didn't have to be stowed, and "full
red plastic leather upholstery and lining. For 1951 and 1952 the
Super Hotshot was simply renamed the Super Sports.Regardless of its
short life and small size, the Hotshot is remembered as an
impressive sports car within its class. A Hotshot won the Sam
Collier Memorial Endurance Grand Prix,(averaging 52 mph), as well
as the "index of performance" - an award which took speed and
engine size into account - at the 1950 Six Hours of Sebring; and a
Siata 300 fitted with Crosley power won the SCCA's 12 hour Vero
Beach race.Throughout the 1950s, Crosley engines dominated 750 cc
sports car racing, winning 10 out of 12 SCCA west-coast races
alone.This specific Crosley was a ground up restoration. Started
with a rust-free car and did restoration. Chassis is in excellent
condition. Mileage shown is since restoration. All brake components
have been updated and replaced. Brake shoes, lines, master
cylinder, etc. Shocks are brand new.Engine was completely rebuilt
using the better steel crankshaft, all bearings, rings & valves.
Brand new professionally installed wiring harness. Full electronic
ignition.Has hard to find period correct Brage high performance
dual carbs, oil pan, side covers & valve covers. The header was
professionally made.Transmission is a (NOS) with a brand new
clutch. Shifts as it should. Rear end has been updated with new
bearings & grade 8 hardware. The radial tires are like new
condition. The interior is all brand new. Body & paint is still in
excellent condition. All chrome has been redone and is in great
condition. Rare heat and radio options. All gauges work perfectly
as they should. Also comes with Brand New convertible top and side
curtains that have never been used and are still in the box. The
car runs great and with the low center of gravity handles
incredibly well. Car comes with many extra parts including a
complete second spare engine, carb and various accessories. Call
Jeff for more information or to schedule an appointment to see the
Hotshot. Note that owner also has a 1947 Crosley Rounside Pickup
that is also for sale. See separate listing on the Zoom site. Would
like to sell the pair together if possible. Open to reasonable
offers for both. Car stored in CT. Call Jeff to schedule an
appointment to see this beautiful Hotshot. Thanks for looking.
