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1950 Crosley Hot Shot Custom Roadster

Sold at Mecum Auctions on Jan. 10, 2024, offered with no reserve.

$19,800Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $18,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1950
Make and model
Crosley Hotshot and Super Sports
Generation
Hotshot and Super Sports (1949 to 1952)
Gearbox
Manual
Chassis
VC20190
Condition
Good (3)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 3 comparable sales, 49% over its top.

Middle half of sales$8,450 to $12,050
Median$9,100
Sales behind it3Likely

From 3 sales of the Crosley Hotshot and Super Sports (1949 to 1952) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $8,450 and $12,050.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1951 Crosley Hotshot Super Sports RoadsterMecum, Sept. 21, 2025MecumSept. 21, 2025$15,000
1951 Crosley Super SportsBring a Trailer, Dec. 15, 2024Bring a TrailerDec. 15, 2024$9,100
Modified 1949 Crosley HotshotBring a Trailer, Nov. 14, 2024Bring a TrailerNov. 14, 2024$7,800