For Sale at Auction: 1952 Crosley Hotshot in Auburn, Indiana

Introduced in the postwar years, the 1952 Crosley Hot Shot was the culmination of Crosley Motors' bold experiment in building small, affordable, and mechanically innovative automobiles for the American market. Founded by radio magnate Powel Crosley Jr., the company believed that size did not matter, but lightweight engineering and efficiency represented the future of motoring. The Hot Shot, launched in 1949 and was refined through 1952. Designed as a minimalist two-seat roadster, the Hot Shot featured simple slab-sided styling, cut-down doors, and a fold-flat windshield, emphasizing function over ornamentation. Power came from Crosley's compact overhead-cam four-cylinder engine, displacing just 724 cc, which produced modest horsepower but delivered surprising performance thanks to the car's extremely light weight body. Early models used Crosley's experimental "CoBra" copper-brazed steel engine block, later replaced by a more durable cast-iron version to improve reliability. Production of the Hot Shot remained limited, with total output across all years numbering only a few thousand units, reflecting Crosley's niche-market ambitions. Despite its short production run, the Hot Shot earned an outsized reputation in competition, scoring class wins at events like Sebring. Today, the 1952 Crosley Hot Shot stands as a pioneering American sports car; light, innovative, and far ahead of its time. Draped in an attractive and smooth red, this little Hot Shot was acquired by The Dane Miller Estate Collection in August of 1997. The bucket seats, door panels, and front dash are adorned by matching white faux leather with red piping, suiting the overall appearance. A member of the Collection for the last 28 years, this Crosley Hot Shot would make a wonderful addition to one's collection or garage, taking up little space, but adding a big and unique element that will surely be a conversation piece. * Acquired by the Collection in 1997
* Eye-catching colors inside and out
* Limited production and lightweight construction

Introduced in the postwar years, the 1952 Crosley Hot Shot was the culmination of Crosley Motors' bold experiment in building small, affordable, and mechanically innovative automobiles for the American market. Founded by radio magnate Powel Crosley Jr., the company believed that size did not matter, but lightweight engineering and efficiency represented the future of motoring. The Hot Shot, launched in 1949 and was refined through 1952.

Designed as a minimalist two-seat roadster, the Hot Shot featured simple slab-sided styling, cut-down doors, and a fold-flat windshield, emphasizing function over ornamentation. Power came from Crosley's compact overhead-cam four-cylinder engine, displacing just 724 cc, which produced modest horsepower but delivered surprising performance thanks to the car's extremely light weight body. Early models used Crosley's experimental "CoBra" copper-brazed steel engine block, later replaced by a more durable cast-iron version to improve reliability.

Production of the Hot Shot remained limited, with total output across all years numbering only a few thousand units, reflecting Crosley's niche-market ambitions. Despite its short production run, the Hot Shot earned an outsized reputation in competition, scoring class wins at events like Sebring. Today, the 1952 Crosley Hot Shot stands as a pioneering American sports car; light, innovative, and far ahead of its time.

Draped in an attractive and smooth red, this little Hot Shot was acquired by The Dane Miller Estate Collection in August of 1997. The bucket seats, door panels, and front dash are adorned by matching white faux leather with red piping, suiting the overall appearance. A member of the Collection for the last 28 years, this Crosley Hot Shot would make a wonderful addition to one's collection or garage, taking up little space, but adding a big and unique element that will surely be a conversation piece.