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1949 Crosley Hotshot Project

Sold at Bring a Trailer on April 23, 2021.

$4,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Read from the house's results Oct. 25, 2026.

The car

Year
1949
Make and model
Crosley Hotshot and Super Sports
Generation
Hotshot and Super Sports (1949 to 1952)
Gearbox
Manual
Chassis
VC10173
Title
Clean
Condition
Fair (4)Likely

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

Against comparable sales

Below the middle half of 3 comparable sales, 111% under its bottom.

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
Modified 1949 Crosley HotshotBring a Trailer, Nov. 14, 2024Bring a TrailerNov. 14, 2024$7,800
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