Keeping our cars on the road
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Keeping our cars on the road *
With a goal to broaden the appeal of this wonderful Crosley car, this “Tech Tip” column will begin with “Why buy a Crosley?” followed by “Tips for Winterizing your Crosley” with future detailed categories of Tech Tips. The goal is to be clear and very practical. Plus, we hope you might find these tips valuable and add them to your own personal collection of workable “tech tips”. We don’t claim to be “experts” just interested in providing some guidance and answers to keep our cars running. We do look forward to your suggestions. - Ed
Why buy a Crosley and why a Crosley is a great car to own
Affordable entry and Standout value – Running Crosleys can often be found for $4,000 to $5,000, making them an accessible first classic car. You’ll turn heads at shows without needing a big-budget!
Great for teaching and Learning – A perfect project car to help beginners and even kids learn how engines and classic vehicles work.
Parts availability – Most drivetrain and engine components are still available through Crosley vendors. Trim and specialty parts can be found with some searching.
Head-turner – Whether it’s a car show, cruise night, parade, or a local event, you’re guaranteed to be the center of attention.
Personal memories – Many people have a family connection or a childhood memory involving a Crosley. There are even some stories about buying a Crosley as a “post-celebration” experience.
Story magnet – At every event, someone will have a fond memory or story to share about a Crosley in their past.
American innovation – Crosleys represent a unique era in post-war U.S. automotive history. From radios and refrigerators to pioneering compact cars, the Crosley story is one of creativity and bold ideas.
Easy to store – You can fit three Crosleys in the space of one standard garage or even two in a single bay!
