Did You Know Crosly Made Cars: The Story of Crosley Motors
Crosley Motors was decades ahead of its time, building America’s first affordable compact cars, the first mass-produced overhead cam engine, and even the country’s first sports car! But despite its innovations, Crosley ultimately failed. In this video, we’re diving deep into the history of Crosley Automotive, from its ambitious beginnings under Powel Crosley Jr. to its groundbreaking cars and engines—and the reasons it couldn’t survive in postwar America.
About Crosley Motors
Crosley Motors Incorporated was a small, independent American manufacturer of economy cars or subcompact cars, bordering on microcars. At first called the Crosley Corporation and later Crosley Motors Incorporated, the Cincinnati, Ohio, firm was active from 1939 to 1952, interrupted by World War II production. Their station wagons were the most popular model, but also offered were sedans, pickups, convertibles, a sports car, and even a tiny jeep-like vehicle. For export, the cars were badged Cros...
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