A few years ago I purchased a large collection of Crosley car advertisements off the internet. Somebody had meticulously clipped and saved entire pages from vintage magazines featuring ads for the obscure Crosley automobile. In honor of that anonymous obsession, I have scanned samples of all the ads and catalogued them below. Click on any image to view a larger picture.
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MAGAZINE KEY: AM (unknown), BHG (Better Homes & Gardens), C (Collier’s), SEP (Saturday Evening Post), H (Holiday), L (Life), LK (Look), N (Newsweek), NY (The New Yorker), PM (Popular Mechanics), PS (Popular Science), T (Time)
MODELS KEY (pictured in ad): Sedan, Convertible, Truck, station Wagon, sport Utility/covered wagon, Panel, Hotshot, supeR sports, Farm-o-road
Want your own Crosley ad collection? I have extra copies of many of these. Contact me with the Category code you want. Cost is $5 for the first ad including shipping, and $2 per additional ad.
CATEGORY
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HereItIs
HERE IT IS! And Here’s Complete Information fo YOU!
Large green brochure soliciting dealers to sell
Crosley Cars. Lists features. (FS)
new motor, 2-cyl motor
20×30
1940
1940 2A
C
P
NewColor
The New CROSLEY CAR Is Here!
Large yellow ad with large photo of convertible
sedan, small line drawings of other six models. Touts “greatly
improved” acceleration, hill climbing, economy, brakes, starting. Cites
Cannonball Baker transcontinental run. (JB)
new starter, large crankshaft, bigger bearings, new
parking brake
6.4×9.4
1941
1941 CB41
C
T
W
U
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Perfected
THE NEWLY PERFECTED – ECONOMICAL – DEPENDABLE –
CROSLEY CARS
Large two-page yellow ad with front 3/4 pictures of
all seven models, descriptions of features, technical specifications. (FS)
2-cyl motor, Delco shocks, Murray body
16.25×10.5
1941
1942 CB42
C
T
W
U
P
Revolution
The 1941 CROSLEY CAR Revolutionizes Modern
Transportation Costs!
Greyscale photos of panel delivery and convertible
sedan, small line drawings of other five models. Left side pitches delivery
vehicles for business, right side pitches economical pleasure use. Cites
Cannonball Baker transcontinental run. (JB)
new motor features, new body styles, sturdier
chassis
1941
1941 CB41
C
T
W
U
P
TheyreHere
They’re Here! The NEW CROSLEY CARS
Large greyscale photo of Parkway Delivery. Smaller
line art of other six models. Erhart Motor Car Co., Buffalo NY. (JB)
mileage, new motor features, improved chassis
5.7×6.5
1941
1941 CB41
C
T
W
U
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NewTop
New All Steel Top – 1942 Crosley Car Meets Today’s
Defense Economy Demands
mentions Cannonball Baker economy run, war prices
and rationing; “Now Greatly Improved for ’42” with feature list
sturdier motor, steel top, safety glass
2.25×3.25
SEP
84
1941/09/20
1942
S
Conoco
A is for Ample
Full-page ad for Conoco Nth motor oil features photo
of Crosley convertible from rear with man helping woman to enter. Doesn’t
mention Crosley by name; calls it a “watch-charm” car
10.5×13.75
SEP
45
1943/10/9
1942?
C
PowellA
“For 35 years it has been my dream to build a
fine, light car. Here it is – smart, fast, economical”
portrait of Powel Crosley in oval at top, drawing of
sedan at bottom in front of mansion framed in rectangle
2.25×5
NY
48
1946/12/28
1947 CC
S
PowellA
“For 35 years it has been my dream to build a
fine, light car. Here it is – smart, fast, economical”
portrait of Powel Crosley in oval at top, drawing of
sedan at bottom in front of mansion framed in rectangle
2.25×5
NY
86
1947/01/11
1947 CC
S
PowellA
“For 35 years it has been my dream to build a
fine, light car. Here it is – smart, fast, economical”
portrait of Powel Crosley in oval at top, drawing of
sedan at bottom in front of mansion framed in rectangle
COBRA, streamlining, oversize shocks
2.75×5
PM
293
1947/02
1947 CC
S
PowellB
“I am proud to give my name to this fine, light
car – the kind I have championed for 35 years”
portrait of Powel Crosely in rectangle at top right,
drawing of sedan at bottom in front of mansion, framed in oval
2.25×5
NY
64
1947/02
1947 CC
S
PowellB
“I am proud to give my name to this fine, light
car – the kind I have championed for 35 years”
portrait of Powel Crosely in rectangle at top right,
drawing of sedan at bottom in front of mansion, framed in oval
2.25×5
NY
100
1947/02/08
1947 CC
S
PowellB
“I am proud to give my name to this fine, light
car – the kind I have championed for 35 years”
portrait of Powel Crosely in rectangle at top right,
drawing of sedan at bottom in front of mansion, framed in oval
COBRA, streamlining, oversize shocks
2.25×5
C
70
1947/02/22
1947 CC
S
PowellB
“I am proud to give my name to this fine, light
car – the kind I have championed for 35 years”
portrait of Powel Crosely in rectangle at top right,
drawing of sedan at bottom in front of mansion, framed in oval
2.75×5
?
282
1947/03
1947 CC
S
PowellC
“In the new 4-passenger convertible I think
we’ve struck a note in harmony with the youthful heart!”
portrait of Powel Crosley in rectangle at top left,
drawing of convertible at bottom on country lane, framed in rectangle
2.75×5
PM
292
1947/04
1947 CC
C
PowellC
“In the new 4-passenger convertible I think
we’ve struck a note in harmony with the youthful heart!”
portrait of Powel Crosley in rectangle at top left,
drawing of convertible at bottom on country lane, framed in rectangle
2.75×5
?
1947/04 ?
1947 CC
C
PowellD
“Here’s achievement of my ambition to build a
fine, light car comfortable for my 6’4″.”
portrait of Powel Crosley unframed at top right,
drawing of convertible at dockside immediately below, framed in rectangle
2.75×5
PM
293
1947/05
1947 CC
C
CartoonB
“My advice is – get yourself a new Crosley and
start living”
Cartoon of psychiatrist giving advice to woman.
Drawing of convertible at bottom on country lane, framed in rectangle
2.25×5
NY
114
1947/05/08
1947 CC
C
CartoonA
“We bought a Crosley as our second car!”
Cartoon of two society matrons talking. Younger says
they have 2, older says they have 5. Drawing of convertible at bottom on
country lane, framed in rectangle
2.25×5
SEP
65
1947/05/10
1947 CC
C
PowellD
“Here’s achievement of my ambition to build a
fine, light car comfortable for my 6’4″.”
portrait of Powel Crosley unframed at top right,
drawing of convertible at dockside immediately below, framed in rectangle
2.25×5.25
NY
60
1947/07/05
1947 CC
C
PowellD
“Here’s achievement of my ambition to build a
fine, light car comfortable for my 6’4″.”
portrait of Powel Crosley unframed at top right,
drawing of convertible at dockside immediately below, framed in rectangle
2.25×5.25
NY
68
1947/07/05
1947 CC
C
PowellE
“I have maintained that America needs a fine
light car – Crosley sales prove I was right!”
drawing of sedan in front of mansion in oval at top,
unframed portrait of Powel Crosley immediately below on left
rear 3/4 view of roundside truck, promoted for
salesmen and light hauling. (also a King Midget ad on page!)
2.75×5
PM
242
1947/08
1947 CC
T
Miles1652
1652 Miles for $14.52
Rear view of convertible in country at top; smaller
pickup in text. Cites Woodrow Soard, Covington, KY
2.25×5
NY
64
1947/08/09
1947 CC
C
T
Miles1400
1400 Miles for $12.60
Rear view of convertible in country at top; smaller
pickup in text. Cites C.M. Kirkland, Memphis, TN
2.25×5
SEP
138
1947/09/06
1947 CC
C
T
Miles2300A
2300 Miles for $14.47
Rear view of convertible in country at top; smaller
pickup in text. Cites Margaret Stabler, Baltimore, MD
2.25×5
H
92
1947/10
1947 CC
C
T
Miles6856
6856 Miles for $34.56
Rear view of convertible in country at top; smaller
pickup in text. Cites Ruth Penn, Sandusky, OH
2.5×5
PM
284
1947/10
1947 CC
C
T
Miles2800
2800 Miles for $16
Rear view of convertible in country at top; smaller
pickup in text. Cites George Kachaylo, Baltimore, MD
2.5×5
PM
319
1947/11
1947 CC
C
T
MPG40And
40 Miles Per Gallon
Drawing of convertible on country road at top; small
drawing of pickup in text. Cites James K Anderson,
Louisville, KY
2.25×5
H
142
1947/11
1947 CC
C
T
MPG36
36 Miles Per Gallon
Drawing of sedan in front of mansion at top, small
drawing of pickup in text. Cites H.A. Womack, Danville, VA
2.25×5
SEP
107
1947/11/1
1947 CC
S
T
MPG38
38 Miles Per Gallon
Drawing of sedan in front of mansion at top, small
drawing of pickup in text. Cites Fred Castellani, Uniontown, PA
2.25×5
C
80
1947/11/1
1947 CC
S
T
Miles1600
1600 Miles for $11.55
Front view of sedan in front of mansion at top;
smaller pickup in text. Cites James K. Anderson,
Louisville, KY
2.5×5
T
102
1947/11/17
1947 CC
S
T
MPG37
37 Miles Per Gallon
Drawing of sedan on country road at top; small
drawing of pickup in text. Cites Bert A. Verhey, Fresno, CA
2.25×6
L
145
1947/11/24
1947 CC
S
T
Miles2127
2127 Miles for $9.20
Front view of sedan in front of mansion at top;
smaller pickup in text. Cites C. Stanley Krause, Ravenna, OH
2.25×5
H
167
1947/12
1947 CC
S
T
MPG40Pur
40 Miles Per Gallon
Drawing of sedan in front of mansion at top, small
drawing of pickup in text. Cites William H. Purdy, Sandusky, OH
2.75×5
PM
319
1947/12
1947 CC
S
T
MPG40McA
40 Miles Per Gallon
Drawing of sedan on country road at top; small
drawing of pickup in text. Cites Francis L. McAloon, Miami Beach, FL
2.25×5
T
4
1947/12/15
1947 CC
S
T
MPG40Gans
40 Miles Per Gallon
Drawing of sedan on country road at top; small
drawing of pickup in text. Cites Francis R. Gans, Fresno, CA
2.25×5
SEP
69
1947/12/27
1947 CC
S
T
Miles1813
1813 Miles for $12.53
Front view of sedan on country road at top; smaller
pickup in text. Cites Harold E. Childress, West Columbia, SC
2.25×5
H
134
1948/01
1948 CC
S
T
MPG40Irm
40 Miles Per Gallon
Drawing of sedan on country road at top; small
drawing of pickup in text. Cites Herbert B. Irmer, Amsterdam, Holland
2.75×5
PM
234
1948/01
1948 CC
S
T
ColorW
Announcing Startling, New Crosley Station Wagon
COLOR full page ad with Powel Crosley portrain, 3
wagon views (side, front 3/4, rear 3/4), sedan, convertible, pickup, and
panel delivery
10.25×14
L
1948/01/12
1948 CC
S
C
T
W
P
NewWa
New Crosley Station Wagon
Title in black banner. Side view of station wagon,
smaller views of convertible, panel delivery, sedan, pickup, and sports
utility
2.25×5
NY
74
1948/01/17
1948 CC
S
C
T
W
U
P
NewWa
New Crosley Station Wagon
Title in black banner. view of station wagon,
smaller views of convertible, panel delivery, sedan, pickup, and sports
utility
2.25×5
NY
82
1948/01/17
1948 CC
S
C
T
W
U
P
NewWa
New Crosley Station Wagon
Title in black banner. Side view of station wagon,
smaller views of convertible, panel delivery, sedan, pickup, and sports
utility
2.25×5
C
73
1948/01/17
1948 CC
S
C
T
W
U
P
NewWa
New Crosley Station Wagon
Title in black banner. Side view of station wagon,
smaller views of convertible, panel delivery, sedan, pickup, and sports
utility
2.25×5
SEP
90
1948/01/24
1948 CC
S
C
T
W
U
P
Miles1150
1150 Miles for $9.08
Side view of station wagon at top; smaller pickup in
text. Cites Dorothy Cross Zeiger, Montclair, NJ
2.25×5
H
117
1948/02
1948 CC
T
W
NewWa
New Crosley Station Wagon
Title in black banner. Side view of station wagon,
smaller views of convertible, panel delivery, sedan, pickup, and sports
utility
2.75×5
PM
311
1948/02
1948 CC
C
W
NewWa
New Crosley Station Wagon
Title in black banner. Side view of station wagon,
smaller views of convertible, panel delivery, sedan, pickup, and sports
utility
2.25×5
L
83
1948/02/02
1948 CC
S
C
T
W
U
P
NewWa
New Crosley Station Wagon
Title in black banner. Side view of station wagon,
smaller views of convertible, panel delivery, sedan, pickup, and sports
utility
2.5×5
T
59
1948/02/09
1948 CC
S
C
T
W
U
P
NewWa
New Crosley Station Wagon
Title in black banner. Side view of station wagon,
smaller views of convertible, panel delivery, sedan, pickup, and sports
utility
2.25×5
NY
52
1948/02/14
1948 CC
S
C
T
W
U
P
NewWa
New Crosley Station Wagon
Title in black banner. Side view of station wagon,
smaller views of convertible, panel delivery, sedan, pickup, and sports
utility
2.25×5
SEP
59
1948/02/28
1948 CC
S
C
T
W
U
P
NewWa
New Crosley Station Wagon
Title in black banner. Side view of station wagon,
smaller views of convertible, panel delivery, sedan, pickup, and sports
utility
2.25×5
PM
303
1948/03
1948 CC
S
C
T
W
U
P
NewWa
New Crosley Station Wagon
Title in black banner. Side view of station wagon,
smaller views of convertible, panel delivery, sedan, pickup, and sports
utility
2.25×5
H
133
1948/03
1948 CC
S
C
T
W
U
P
NewWa
New Crosley Station Wagon
Title in black banner. Side view of station wagon,
smaller views of convertible, panel delivery, sedan, pickup, and sports
utility
2.5×6
?
140
1948/03/08
1948 CC
S
C
T
W
U
P
Miles2300B
2300 Miles for $17.00
Side view of station wagon at top; smaller pictures
of sedan, truck, panel delivery. Cites David L. Garrett, South Boston, VA
2.25×5
T
55
1948/03/15
1948 CC
S
T
W
P
NewWa
New Crosley Station Wagon
Title in black banner. Side view of station wagon,
smaller views of convertible, panel delivery, sedan, pickup, and sports
utility
2.5×5
LK
90
1948/03/16
1948 CC
S
C
T
W
U
P
Miles4016
4016 Miles for $35.81
Side view of station wagon at top; smaller pictures
of sedan, truck, panel delivery. Cites Vinal H. Lobley, Bangor, ME
2.75×5
PS
286
1948/04
1948 CC
S
T
W
P
MPG50
50 Miles Per Gallon
Drawing of station wagon at top; smaller drawings of
sedan, pickup, and panel delivery (gate open). Cites Francis Getridge, Atlas,
PA
2.75×5
PM
328
1948/04
1948 CC
S
T
W
P
Miles12700
12,700 Miles for $83.85
Side view of station wagon at top; smaller pictures
of sedan, truck, panel delivery. Cites C.A. Doggett, Oak Ridge, TN
2.25×5
C
92
1948/04/10
1948 CC
S
T
W
P
MPG42
42 Miles Per Gallon
Drawing of station wagon at top; smaller drawings of
sedan, pickup, and panel delivery. Cites Albert B. King, Keyport, NJ
2.25×5
NY
108
1948/04/10
1948 CC
S
T
W
P
Miles1659
1659 Miles for $13.97
Side view of station wagon at top; smaller pictures
of sedan, truck, panel delivery. Cites Andreas Hofmann, Burlington, IA
2.5×6
L
23
1948/04/12
1948 CC
S
T
W
P
MPG40Lam
40 Miles Per Gallon
Drawing of station wagon at top; smaller drawings of
sedan, pickup, and panel delivery. Cites Rudolph Lamar, Washington DC
2.25×5
T
69
1948/04/19
1948 CC
S
T
W
P
MPG40Pit
40 Miles Per Gallon
Drawing of station wagon at top; smaller drawings of
sedan, pickup, and panel delivery. Cites Walter Pittman, Ravenna, OH
2.25×5
SEP
181
1948/04/24
1948 CC
S
T
W
P
Miles2400
2,400 Miles for $15
Side view of station wagon at top; smaller pictures
of sedan, truck, panel delivery. Cites C.L. Schollenberger, Los Angeles, CA
2.25×5
C
73
1948/05/08
1948 CC
S
T
W
P
MPG40Get
Over 40 Miles Per Gallon
Drawing of station wagon at top; smaller drawings of
sedan, pickup, and panel delivery. Variation of MPG ad that says
“Over” in headline. Cites Leroy Getman, Jacksonville, FL
2.25×6
L
20
1948/05/10
1948 CC
S
T
W
P
NewWBro
New Crosley Station Wagon
Side view of station wagon, smaller views of
convertible, panel delivery, sedan, pickup, and sports utility. Cites R.P.
Brooks, Nashville, TN
2.5×5
T
42
1948/05/10
1948 CC
S
C
T
W
U
P
MPG40Joh
40 Miles Per Gallon
Drawing of station wagon at top; smaller drawings of
sedan, pickup, and panel delivery. Cites J.H. Johnson, Jacksonville, FL
2.5×5
LK
6
1948/05/11
1948 CC
S
T
W
P
NewWCra
New Crosley Station Wagon
Side view of station wagon, smaller views of
convertible, panel delivery, sedan, pickup, and sports utility. Cites Floyd
Crabtree, Ardmore, TX
2.25×5
SEP
144
1948/05/22
1948 CC
S
C
T
W
U
P
Miles208
208 Miles for $1.20
Side view of station wagon at top; smaller pictures
of sedan, truck, panel delivery. Cites J. Stoddard Winton, Livingston, CA
2.25×5
H
126
1948/06
1948 CC
S
T
W
P
NewWBea
New Crosley Station Wagon
Side view of station wagon, smaller views of
convertible, panel delivery, sedan, pickup, and sports utility. Cites Ray L.
Beaulieu, Lewiston, MN
2.25×5
PM
295
1948/06
1948 CC
S
C
T
W
U
P
NewWWal
New Crosley Station Wagon
Side view of station wagon, smaller views of
convertible, panel delivery, sedan, pickup, and sports utility. Cites Sylvia
P. Walker, Orono, ME
2.5×5.25
PS
259
1948/06
1948 CC
S
C
T
W
U
P
NewWBon
New Crosley Station Wagon
Side view of station wagon, smaller views of
convertible, panel delivery, sedan, pickup, and sports utility. Cites Ralph
S. Bonniwell, Newport News, VA
2.25×5
C
60
1948/06/05
1948 CC
S
C
T
W
U
P
NewWOut
New Crosley Station Wagon
Side view of station wagon, smaller views of
convertible, panel delivery, sedan, pickup, and sports utility. Cites William
P. Outten, Chesterfield, MO
2.5×6
L
16
1948/06/07
1948 CC
S
C
T
W
U
P
NewWMan
New Crosley Station Wagon
Side view of station wagon, smaller views of
convertible, panel delivery, sedan, pickup, and sports utility. Cites W. Rex
Manning, Nashville, TN
2.25×5
LK
98
1948/06/08
1948 CC
S
C
T
W
U
P
NewLookA
Crosley Now Has That “New Look”
Front of car with bullet nose bursting through
paper. Small side view of wagon below.
2.5×5
PM
257
1948/07
1948 1/2 CC
W
NewWHen
New Crosley Station Wagon
Side view of station wagon, smaller views of
convertible, panel delivery, sedan, pickup, and sports utility. Cites Chester
A. Henry, Detroit, MI
2.5×5
H
131
1948/07
1948 CC
S
C
T
W
U
P
NewLookA
Crosley Now Has That “New Look”
Front of car with bullet nose bursting through
paper. Small side view of wagon below.
2.25×5
NY
42
1948/07/03
1948 1/2 CC
W
NewLookA
Crosley Now Has That “New Look”
Front of car with bullet nose bursting through
paper. Small side view of wagon below.
2.25×5
C
63
1948/07/03
1948 1/2 CC
W
NewLookA
Crosley Now Has That “New Look”
Front of car with bullet nose bursting through
paper. Small side view of wagon below.
2.5×6
L
8
1948/07/12
1948 1/2 CC
W
NewLookB
Now Crosley Has The “New Look”
Front of car with bullet nose bursting through
paper. Small pictures of wagon, convertible, sedan, truck.
2.25×5
SEP
118
1948/07/17
1948 1/2 CC
S
C
T
W
NewLookB
Now Crosley Has The “New Look”
Front of car with bullet nose bursting through
paper. Small pictures of wagon, convertible, sedan, truck.
2.5×6
L
74
1948/07/26
1948 1/2 CC
S
C
T
W
NewLookA
Crosley Now Has That “New Look”
Front of car with bullet nose bursting through
paper. Small side view of wagon below.
2.5×5
H
80
1948/08
1948 1/2 CC
W
NewLookB
Now Crosley Has The “New Look”
Front of car with bullet nose bursting through
paper. Small pictures of wagon, convertible, sedan, truck.
2.75×5
PS
244
1948/08
1948 1/2 CC
S
C
T
W
Miles1080
1080 Miles for $6.24
Side view of station wagon with bullet nose. Cites
Dale H. Smith, Arkansas City, KS
2.25×2.55
SEP
112
1948/08/14
1948 1/2 CC
W
Miles4000A
4,000 Miles for $27
Front 3/4 view of sedan with bullet nose. Cites John
B. Lytwyn, Newark NJ
2.5×3
L
72
1948/08/30
1948 1/2 CC
S
NewLookB
Now Crosley Has The “New Look”
Front of car with bullet nose bursting through
paper. Small pictures of wagon, convertible, sedan, truck.
2.25×5
H
132
1948/09
1948 1/2 CC
S
C
T
W
Miles4000B
4,000 Miles for $35.00
Side view of station wagon with bullet nose. Cites
Lee E. Hargis, St. Louis, MO
2.5×2.75
T
75
1948/09/06
1948 1/2 CC
W
Miles3000
3,000 Miles for $20
Side view of station wagon with bullet nose at top;
smaller pictures of convertible, panel delivery, sedan, truck. Cites Bud
Stull, Rittman, OH
2.25×5
NY
92
1948/09/25
1948 1/2 CC
S
C
T
W
P
Miles4046
4,046 Miles for $28.40
Side view of station wagon with bullet nose at top;
smaller pictures of convertible, panel delivery, sedan, truck. Cites Stanley
S. Sipes, Richmond, CA
2.5×6
L
22
1948/09/27
1948 1/2 CC
S
C
T
W
P
Miles18185
18,185 Miles for $160.54
Side view of station wagon with bullet nose at top;
smaller pictures of convertible, panel delivery, sedan, truck. Cites Herman
Heinrich, Sperry, OH
2.75×5
PS
270
1948/10
1948 1/2 CC
S
C
T
W
P
Miles5600
5600 Miles for $50.00
Side view of station wagon with bullet nose. Cites
James J. Shipman, Cuyahoga Falls, OH
2.5×3
L
136
1948/10/25
1948 1/2 CC
W
Miles1300
1300 Miles for $8.50
Front 3/4 view of sedan with bullet nose. Cites Fay
R. Stillman, Mt. Morris, IL
2.75×2.5
PS
281
1948/11
1948 1/2 CC
S
Miles1300
1300 Miles for $8.50
Front 3/4 view of sedan with bullet nose. Cites Fay
R. Stillman, Mt. Morris, IL
2.75×2.5
PS
287
1948/11
1948 1/2 CC
S
Miles6644
6,644 Miles for $40.81
Side view of station wagon with bullet nose at top;
smaller pictures of convertible, panel delivery, sedan, truck. Cites T.W.
Schindler, Hampton, VA
2.25×5
H
122
1948/11
1948 1/2 CC
S
C
T
W
P
StrikingA
the striking new Crosley station wagon
Front 3/4 of station wagon with bullet nose at
beach. Grayscale artwork.
2.25×6
L
82
1948/11/22
1948 1/2 CC
W
StrikingB
the striking new Crosley station wagon
Front 3/4 of station wagon with bullet nose in
picture frame. Grayscale artwork.
2.25×5
T
96
1948/11/29
1948 1/2 CC
W
StrikingA
the striking new Crosley station wagon
Front 3/4 of station wagon with bullet nose at
beach. Grayscale artwork.
2.25×5
C
68
1948/11/6
1948 1/2 CC
W
StrikingA
the striking new Crosley station wagon
Front 3/4 of station wagon with bullet nose at
beach. Grayscale artwork.
2.25×5
C
68
1948/11/6
1948 1/2 CC
W
MPG39
39 Miles Per Gallon
Drawing of station wagon with chome nose. Cites A.H.
Ellett, Glendale, CA
2.25×2.5
H
137
1948/12
1948 1/2 CC
W
StrikingA
the striking new Crosley station wagon
Front 3/4 of station wagon with bullet nose at
beach. Grayscale artwork.
2.25×5
PM
270
1948/12
1948 1/2 CC
W
StrikingB
the striking new Crosley station wagon
Front 3/4 of station wagon with bullet nose in
picture frame. Grayscale artwork.
2.25×5
PS
287
1948/12
1948 1/2 CC
W
BigNewC
Crosley announces big new models! Hundreds of
Improvements
Front 3/4 of sedan at top;smaller rear 3/4 of sedan
below; larger front 3/4 of wagon at right.
4.5×5
T
64
1948/12/20
1949 CD
S
W
BigNewC
Crosley announces big new models! Hundreds of
Improvements
Front 3/4 of sedan at top;smaller rear 3/4 of sedan
below; larger front 3/4 of wagon at right.
4.75×6
?
1949/01
1949 CD
S
W
BigNewC
Crosley announces big new models! Hundreds of
Improvements
Front 3/4 of sedan at top;smaller rear 3/4 of sedan
below; larger front 3/4 of wagon at right.
5×5
PM
243
1949/01
1949 CD
S
W
BigNewC
Crosley announces big new models! Hundreds of
Improvements
Front 3/4 of sedan at top;smaller rear 3/4 of sedan
below; larger front 3/4 of wagon at right.
5×5
PS
107
1949/01
1949 CD
S
W
StrikingB
the striking new Crosley station wagon
Front 3/4 of station wagon with bullet nose in
picture frame. Grayscale artwork.
2.25×5
H
133
1949/01
1948 1/2 CC
W
BigNewC
Crosley announces big new models! Hundreds of
Improvements
Front 3/4 of sedan at top;smaller rear 3/4 of sedan
below; larger front 3/4 of wagon at right.
4.5×5
LK
58
1949/01/04
1949 CD
S
W
BigNewA
Crosley announces big new models
Front 3/4 of sedan at seaside at top; front 3/4 of
wagon at seaside at bottom. Grayscale art.
4.75×5
NY
79
1949/01/08
1949 CD
S
W
BigNewA
Crosley announces big new models
Front 3/4 of sedan at seaside at top; front 3/4 of
wagon at seaside at bottom. Grayscale art.
4.75×6
L
50
1949/01/10
1949 CD
S
W
BigNewA
Crosley announces big new models
Front 3/4 of sedan at seaside at top; front 3/4 of
wagon at seaside at bottom. Grayscale art.
4.5×5
SEP
133
1949/01/15
1949 CD
S
W
BigNewC
Crosley announces big new models! Hundreds of
Improvements
Front 3/4 of sedan at top;smaller rear 3/4 of sedan
below; larger front 3/4 of wagon at right.
4.75×6
H
24
1949/02
1949 CD
S
W
BigNewB
Crosley announces big NEW models
Front 3/4 of sedan at seaside at top; front 3/4 of
wagon at seaside at bottom. Grayscale art.
2.25×5
LK
93
1949/02/15
1949 CD
S
W
BigNewB
Crosley announces big NEW models
Front 3/4 of sedan at seaside at top; front 3/4 of
wagon at seaside at bottom. Grayscale art.
2.5×5
C
77
1949/02/26
1949 CD
S
W
BigNewUSA
Big New Crosley of U.S.A.
Front view of car emphasizing new grille, haloed in
black background
2.25×2.5
H
139
1949/03
1949 CD
S
BigNewUSA
Big New Crosley of U.S.A.
Front view of car emphasizing new grille, haloed in
black background
2.25×2.5
SEP
153
1949/03/12
1949 CD
S
BigNewB
Crosley announces big NEW models
Front 3/4 of sedan at seaside at top; front 3/4 of
wagon at seaside at bottom. Grayscale art.
2.75×5
PS
90
1949/04
1949 CD
S
W
BigNewB
Crosley announces big NEW models
Front 3/4 of sedan at seaside at top; front 3/4 of
wagon at seaside at bottom. Grayscale art.
2.25×5
H
161
1949/04
1949 CD
S
W
BigNewB
Crosley announces big NEW models
Front 3/4 of sedan at seaside at top; front 3/4 of
wagon at seaside at bottom. Grayscale art.
2.25×5
NY
108
1949/04/02
1949 CD
S
W
Leads
Crosley of U.S.A. – leads the way
Front 3/4 of wagon at seaside at top; front 3/4 of
sedan at seaside at bottom. “Biggest selling station wagon in the
world.” Grayscale art.
2.25×5
N
91
1949/04/04
1949 CD
S
W
BigNewB
Crosley announces big NEW models
Front 3/4 of sedan at seaside at top; front 3/4 of
wagon at seaside at bottom. Grayscale art.
2.25×6
L
15
1949/04/11
1949 CD
S
W
NewestW
Newest Crosley Station Wagon
Grayscale front 3/4 of station wagon at seashore.
2.25×2.5
H
169
1949/05
1949 CD
W
NewestW
Newest Crosley Station Wagon
Grayscale front 3/4 of station wagon at seashore.
2.5×3
L
142
1949/05/02
1949 CD
W
NewestW
Newest Crosley Station Wagon
Grayscale front 3/4 of station wagon at seashore.
2.5×2.5
NY
95
1949/05/07
1949 CD
W
NewestW
Newest Crosley Station Wagon
Grayscale front 3/4 of station wagon at seashore.
2.25×2.5
C
79
1949/05/28
1949 CD
W
Leads
Crosley of U.S.A. – leads the way
Front 3/4 of wagon at seaside at top; front 3/4 of
sedan at seaside at bottom. “Biggest selling station wagon in the
world.” Grayscale art.
2.5×5
H
143
1949/06
1949 CD
S
W
Buy2ndA
“I’m buying my second Crosley”
Photo of Albert at top. Grayscale front 3/4 of
station wagon at bottom. Cites Albert E. Wallace, Covington, KY
2.25×5
T
64
1949/06/06
1949 CD
W
Buy2ndA
“I’m buying my second Crosley”
Photo of Albert at top. Grayscale front 3/4 of
station wagon at bottom. Cites Albert E. Wallace, Covington, KY
2.25×5.25
N
76
1949/06/06
1949 CD
W
Leads
Crosley of U.S.A. – leads the way
Front 3/4 of wagon at seaside at top; front 3/4 of
sedan at seaside at bottom. “Biggest selling station wagon in the
world.” Grayscale art.
2.5×6
L
138
1949/06/06
1949 CD
S
W
Buy2ndA
“I’m buying my second Crosley”
Photo of Albert at top. Grayscale front 3/4 of
station wagon at bottom. Cites Albert E. Wallace, Covington, KY
2.25×5
C
76
1949/06/25
1949 CD
W
Buy2ndB
“I’m buying my second Crosley”
Photo of Albert at top. Grayscale front 3/4 of
station wagon at bottom. Cites Albert E. Wallace, Covington, KY
2.5×2.5
NY
59
1949/07/02
1949 CD
W
Buy2ndB
“I’m buying my second Crosley”
Photo of Albert at top. Grayscale front 3/4 of
station wagon at bottom. Cites Albert E. Wallace, Covington, KY
2.5×2.75
N
51
1949/07/04
1949 CD
W
HopUp
Crosley Roadster: For hop-ups, a quick strip
Part of article about “hop-ups” or hot rod
buffs. Large picture of Hotshot, and paragraph about new Hotshot.
T
74
1949/07/18
1949 VC
H
DriveH
Drive the Crosley Hotshot, America’s own sport car!
Front 3/4 of Hotshot with woman waving at top,
smaller front 3/4 of station wagon at bottom. Mentions CIBA, Hydradisc,
compression potential of engine, detachable parts for racing.
2.25×5
NY
68
1949/07/30
1949 VC, CD
W
H
Buy3rd
“Just bought my third Crosley”
Photo of George at top. Grayscale front 3/4 of
station wagon at bottom. Mentions CIBA and Hydradisc. Cites George Kachaylo,
Baltimore, MD
2/75×5
PM
235
1949/08
1949 CD
W
TestNurse
Crosley makes hit with Nurse
Photo of Margaret top left, Grayscale front 3/4
station wagon below. Mentions CIBA and Hydradisc. Cites Miss Margaret
Sullivan, RN, Atlanta, GA
2.25×5
H
29
1949/08
1949 CD
W
DriveH
Drive the Crosley Hotshot, America’s own sport car!
Front 3/4 of Hotshot with woman waving at top,
smaller front 3/4 of station wagon at bottom. Mentions CIBA, Hydradisc,
compression potential of engine, detachable parts for racing.
2.25×5
T
64
1949/08/01
1949 VC, CD
W
H
DriveH
Drive the Crosley Hotshot, America’s own sport car!
Front 3/4 of Hotshot with woman waving at top,
smaller front 3/4 of station wagon at bottom. Mentions CIBA, Hydradisc,
compression potential of engine, detachable parts for racing.
2.25×5
N
65
1949/08/01
1949 VC, CD
W
H
DriveH
Drive the Crosley Hotshot, America’s own sport car!
Front 3/4 of Hotshot with woman waving at top,
smaller front 3/4 of station wagon at bottom. Mentions CIBA, Hydradisc,
compression potential of engine, detachable parts for racing.
2.25×6
L
73
1949/08/08
1949 VC, CD
W
H
DriveH
Drive the Crosley Hotshot, America’s own sport car!
Front 3/4 of Hotshot with woman waving at top,
smaller front 3/4 of station wagon at bottom. Mentions CIBA, Hydradisc,
compression potential of engine, detachable parts for racing.
2.25×5
SEP
104
1949/08/13
1949 VC, CD
W
H
TestHunter
Hunter bags new Crosley record
Photo of E.B. at top left, grayscale front 3/4
station wagon at bottom. Mentions CIBA and Hydradisc. Cites E.B. Walters,
Oxford, PA.
2.25×3
LK
10
1949/08/16
1949 CD
W
TestTeacher
Teacher puts Crosley at head of class
Photo of Sarah at top right, grayscale front 3/4
station wagon at bottom. Mentions CIBA and Hydradisc. Cites Sarah Richardson,
Teacher, Wilmington Beach, NC
2×2.5
BHG
219
1949/09
1949 CD
W
TestTeacher
Teacher puts Crosley at head of class
Photo of Sarah at top right, grayscale front 3/4
station wagon at bottom. Mentions CIBA and Hydradisc. Cites Sarah Richardson,
Teacher, Wilmington Beach, NC
2.25×2.5
H
68
1949/09
1949 CD
W
TestHunter
Hunter bags new Crosley record
Photo of E.B. at top left, grayscale front 3/4
station wagon at bottom. Mentions CIBA and Hydradisc. Cites E.B. Walters,
Oxford, PA
2.5×3.25
L
128
1949/09/12
1949 CD
W
GainesA
For All Dogs and Only Dogs
Full page orange & black ad for Gaines
“Lucky-Dog” contest. Top dog wins prizes including Crosley station
wagon. Line art front 3/4 view of wagon.
10.25×13
LK
7
1949/09/13
1949 CD
W
TestTeacher
Teacher puts Crosley at head of class
Photo of Sarah at top right, grayscale front 3/4
station wagon at bottom. Mentions CIBA and Hydradisc. Cites Sarah Richardson,
Teacher, Wilmington Beach, NC
2.5×3
LK
8
1949/09/13
1949 CD
W
GainesA
For All Dogs and Only Dogs
Full page orange & black ad for Gaines
“Lucky-Dog” contest. Top dog wins prizes including Crosley station
wagon. Line art front 3/4 view of wagon.
10.5×14
L
5
1949/09/19
1949 CD
W
DriveH
Drive the Crosley Hotshot, America’s own sport car!
Front 3/4 of Hotshot with woman waving at top,
smaller front 3/4 of station wagon at bottom. Mentions CIBA, Hydradisc,
compression potential of engine, detachable parts for racing.
2.25×5
PS
291
1949/10
1949 VC, CD
W
H
Endurance
Terrific Crosley Endurance Test!
Grayscale front 3/4 photo of station wagon being
refueled. Details of 50,025 continuous run. Notes that CIBA can be exchanged
in 1946 and newer cars for $89. Small grayscale front 3/4 of Hotshot at
bottom.
2.25×6
L
104
1949/10/10
1949 CD, VC
W
H
Endurance
Terrific Crosley Endurance Test!
Grayscale front 3/4 photo of station wagon being
refueled. Details of 50,025 continuous run. Notes that CIBA can be exchanged
in 1946 and newer cars for $89. Small grayscale front 3/4 of Hotshot at
bottom.
2.25×5
T
64
1949/10/10
1949 CD, VC
W
H
GainesB
Hey, all you Dogs!
Full page orange & black ad for Gaines
“Lucky-Dog” contest. Top dog wins prizes including Crosley station
wagon. Small line art front 3/4 view of wagon.
10.5×14
L
17
1949/10/17
1949 CD
W
NewThrill
A new thrill in motoring, Crosley Hotshot
Grayscale front 3/4 of Hotshot. Offers dealer
drive-it-yourself demonstration.
2.25×3
L
7
1949/10/31
1949 VC
H
Endurance
Terrific Crosley Endurance Test!
Grayscale front 3/4 photo of station wagon being
refueled. Details of 50,025 continuous run. Notes that CIBA can be exchanged
in 1946 and newer cars for $89. Small grayscale front 3/4 of Hotshot at
bottom.
2.25×5
PS
90
1949/11
1949 CD, VC
W
H
Endurance
Terrific Crosley Endurance Test!
Grayscale front 3/4 photo of station wagon being
refueled. Details of 50,025 continuous run. Notes that CIBA can be exchanged
in 1946 and newer cars for $89. Small grayscale front 3/4 of Hotshot at
bottom.
2.25×5
PM
278
1949/11
1949 CD, VC
W
H
Miles270
270 Miles for $1.68
Side 2/3 view of sedan. Mentions CIBA and Hydradisc.
Cites Troy Lee Woody, Logan, WV
2.5×3
L
69
1949/11/14
1949 CD
S
Miles270
270 Miles for $1.68
Side 2/3 view of sedan. Mentions CIBA and Hydradisc.
Cites Troy Lee Woody, Logan, WV
2.75×2.5
PM
76
1949/12
1949 CD
S
NewLower
NEW LOWER PRICES ON CROSLEY CARS!
Drawings of station wagon, sedan, convertible,
Hotshot. Touts up to $105 price cut, Hydradisc, CIBA, 8:1 compression.
2.75×5
PM
272
1950/01
1950 CD, VC
S
C
W
H
NewLower
NEW LOWER PRICES ON CROSLEY CARS!
Drawings of station wagon, sedan, convertible,
Hotshot. Touts up to $105 price cut, Hydradisc, CIBA, 8:1 compression.
2.25×5
T
92
1950/01/30
1950 CD, VC
S
C
W
H
NewLower
NEW LOWER PRICES ON CROSLEY CARS!
Drawings of station wagon, sedan, convertible,
Hotshot. Touts up to $105 price cut, Hydradisc, CIBA, 8:1 compression.
2.75×5
PS
92
1950/02
1950 CD, VC
S
C
W
H
NewLower
NEW LOWER PRICES ON CROSLEY CARS!
Drawings of station wagon, sedan, convertible,
Hotshot. Touts up to $105 price cut, Hydradisc, CIBA, 8:1 compression.
2.5×6
L
6
1950/02/13
1950 CD, VC
S
C
W
H
LowersAll
CROSLEY LOWERS ALL PRICES!
Drawings of station wagon, sedan, convertible,
Hotshot. Touts up to $105 price cut, Hydradisc, CIBA, 8:1 compression.
(Similar to “new lower” ad, but notes Hotshot Super Sports
available)
2.75×5
PM
292
1950/03
1950 CD, VC
S
C
W
H
Cuts
CROSLEY CUTS ALL 1950 PRICES!
Front 3/4 drawing of station wagon at top. $105
price cut on wagon. US manufacturing know-how. Hydradisc, CIBA, 8:1
2.25×2.5
C
73
1950/03/11
1950 CD
W
Reduced
REDUCED PRICES ON 1950 CROSLEY CARS!
Front 3/4 drawing of station wagon at top. Easier
than ever to own new Crosley. $105 cut, Hydradisk, CIBA, 8:1
2.25×2.75
T
64
1950/03/13
1950 CD
W
LowersAll
CROSLEY LOWERS ALL PRICES!
Drawings of station wagon, sedan, convertible,
Hotshot. Touts up to $105 price cut, Hydradisc, CIBA, 8:1 compression.
(Similar to “new lower” ad, but notes Hotshot Super Sports
available)
2.5×5
N
91
1950/03/20
1950 CD, VC
S
C
W
H
LowersAll
CROSLEY LOWERS ALL PRICES!
Drawings of station wagon, sedan, convertible,
Hotshot. Touts up to $105 price cut, Hydradisc, CIBA, 8:1 compression.
(Similar to “new lower” ad, but notes Hotshot Super Sports
available)
2.75×5
PS
88
1950/04
1950 CD, VC
S
C
W
H
Only1000
Crosley the ONLY $1,000 car!
Grayscale front 3/4 illustration of sedan at top.
Notes 70,000 have been built. Rich fabric upholstery.
2.5×3
L
113
1950/04/10
1950 CD
S
Talking1000
Everbody’s talking about a $1,000 car – BUT ONLY
CROSLEY IS BUILDING IT!
Grayscale front 3/4 illustration of station wagon at
bottom. Notes 70,000 have been built; can’t build a big car for a small car
price.
2.75×5
PM
289
1950/05
1950 CD
W
Talking1000
Everbody’s talking about a $1,000 car – BUT ONLY
CROSLEY IS BUILDING IT!
Grayscale front 3/4 illustration of station wagon at
bottom. Notes 70,000 have been built; can’t build a big car for a small car
price.
2.25×5
C
56
1950/05/13
1950 CD
W
Talking1000
Everbody’s talking about a $1,000 car – BUT ONLY
CROSLEY IS BUILDING IT!
Grayscale front 3/4 illustration of station wagon at
bottom. Notes 70,000 have been built; can’t build a big car for a small car
price.
2.25×5
?
154
1950/05/13
1950 CD
W
Talking1000
Everbody’s talking about a $1,000 car – BUT ONLY
CROSLEY IS BUILDING IT!
Grayscale front 3/4 illustration of station wagon at
bottom. Notes 70,000 have been built; can’t build a big car for a small car
price.
2.25×6
L
10
1950/06/05
1950 CD
W
TopHonor
Crosley Hotshots Take Top Honors in Famous European
Race
Grayscale front 3/4 photo of Fritz in winning Super
Sports. Details of Crosley class win in Grand Prix de la Suisse Occidentale
by Fritz Feierabend, 2nd by Oviedo Bernasconi.
2.5×5
PM
259
1950/07
1950 VC
R
TopHonor
Crosley Hotshots Take Top Honors in Famous European
Race
Grayscale front 3/4 photo of Fritz in winning Super
Sports. Details of Crosley class win in Grand Prix de la Suisse Occidentale
by Fritz Feierabend, 2nd by Oviedo Bernasconi.
2.25×5
PS
73
1950/07
1950 VC
R
NewSuper
Crosley Announces Roll-Down Windows in New Super
Line
Front 3/4 of wagon. Touts roll-down windows, trim,
fold-up rear seat. Mentions Super Sports.
2.25×2.5
T
81
1950/07/03
1950 CD
W
NewSuper
Crosley Announces Roll-Down Windows in New Super
Line
Front 3/4 of wagon. Touts roll-down windows, trim,
fold-up rear seat. Mentions Super Sports.
2.75×2.5
PM
263
1950/08
1950 CD
W
NewReductions
NEW PRICE REDUCTIONS on all Crosley Cars!
“NEW” in flag at top. Drawings of station
wagon, sedan, convertible, Super Sports Touts price cuts and new Super models
with roll-down windows. (Similar to “new lower” ad)
2.25×5
NY
54
1950/08/19
1950 CD, VC
S
C
W
H
NewReductions
NEW PRICE REDUCTIONS on all Crosley Cars!
“NEW” in flag at top. Drawings of station
wagon, sedan, convertible, Super Sports Touts price cuts and new Super models
with roll-down windows. (Similar to “new lower” ad)
2.25×5
T
88
1950/09/04
1950 CD, VC
S
C
W
H
NewReductions
NEW PRICE REDUCTIONS on all Crosley Cars!
“NEW” in flag at top. Drawings of station
wagon, sedan, convertible, Super Sports Touts price cuts and new Super models
with roll-down windows. (Similar to “new lower” ad)
2.25×5
SEP
187
1950/09/09
1950 CD, VC
S
C
W
H
New1951
NEW 1951 MODELS!
Small front 3/4 drawings of station wagon, Super
Sports, sedan, “coupe,” convertible, panel delivery. Claims bigger
& heavier. CIBA, 7.8:1 compression, 9in brakes, hydraulic shocks, larger
clutch, turn signals, mechanical clutch, valve rotators, oil filter.
2.25×5
NY
122
1950/12/09
1951 CD, VC
S
C
W
P
H
New1951
NEW 1951 MODELS!
Small front 3/4 drawings of station wagon, Super
Sports, sedan, “coupe,” convertible, panel delivery. Claims bigger
& heavier. CIBA, 7.8:1 compression, 9in brakes, hydraulic shocks, larger
clutch, turn signals, mechanical clutch, valve rotators, oil filter.
2.25×5
C
73
1950/12/09
1951 CD, VC
S
C
W
P
H
New1951
NEW 1951 MODELS!
Small front 3/4 drawings of station wagon, Super
Sports, sedan, “coupe,” convertible, panel delivery. Claims bigger
& heavier. CIBA, 7.8:1 compression, 9in brakes, hydraulic shocks, larger
clutch, turn signals, mechanical clutch, valve rotators, oil filter.
2.25×5
L
178
1950/12/09
1951 CD, VC
S
C
W
P
H
New1951
NEW 1951 MODELS!
Small front 3/4 drawings of station wagon, Super
Sports, sedan, “coupe,” convertible, panel delivery. Claims bigger
& heavier. CIBA, 7.8:1 compression, 9in brakes, hydraulic shocks, larger
clutch, turn signals, mechanical clutch, valve rotators, oil filter.
2.25×5
LK
8
1950/12/19
1951 CD, VC
S
C
W
P
H
New1951
NEW 1951 MODELS!
Small front 3/4 drawings of station wagon, Super
Sports, sedan, “coupe,” convertible, panel delivery. Claims bigger
& heavier. CIBA, 7.8:1 compression, 9in brakes, hydraulic shocks, larger
clutch, turn signals, mechanical clutch, valve rotators, oil filter.
2.75×5
PM
256
1951/01
1951 CD, VC
S
C
W
P
H
1951Models
1951 Models
Drawing of front of convertible. “Drive a 51
Crosley to know the car as it is today.” 7.8:1, new interior &
exterior features and styling.
2.25×2.5
SEP
77
1951/01/06
1951 CD
C
MostImproved
CROSLEY the most improved car!
Front 3/4 drawing of station wagon, front drawing of
convertible. 8:1, less than $1,000. Touts gas mileage, reminds
about gas rationing. Super model features mention
Quicksilver engine.
2.25×5
SEP
88
1951/02/24
1951 CD
C
W
MostImproved
CROSLEY the most improved car!
Front 3/4 drawing of station wagon, front drawing of
convertible. 8:1, less than $1,000. Touts gas mileage, reminds about gas
rationing. Super model features mention Quicksilver engine.
2.25×5
AM
108
1951/03
1951 CD
C
W
MostImproved
CROSLEY the most improved car!
Front 3/4 drawing of station wagon, front drawing of
convertible. 8:1, less than $1,000. Touts gas mileage, reminds about gas
rationing. Super model features mention Quicksilver engine.
2.5×5
L
117
1951/03/05
1951 CD
C
W
Orange
Hit the California Jackpot
COLOR full-page ad for Mission Orange soda; prize
“for teenagers” is a Crosley Super Sports Car, illustrated in red.
Notes racing record at Sebring and Switzerland Grand Prix