1939-1942
Pre-War (1939 - 1942)
Pre-War Body and Engine Serial Number Location
The body serial number is located on the front flange of the right cowl side panel. Also on this plate is the paint code number which designates to the factory the color and shade of the finish of the body.
Serial Numbers by Model Year - Some variation in the prefix to
the serial numbers have been reported. The last 5 digits are the
significat numbers in detemining year.
- 1939 - 390-10000 and up
- 1940 - 390-20000 and up
- 1941 - 390-30000 and up
- 1942 - CB42-32000 and up
The Pre-War Crosley came in may body styles including several truck models. The most common is the Convertible Coupe and Convertible Sedan (shown).
1946-1948
1948 1/2
CC Models (1946 - 1948)
The body serial number is located inside the engine compartment, Top dead center of the firewall. (Serial Numbers start with "CC")
Serial Numbers by Model Year
- 1946 - CC46-100 to CC46-5205
- 1947 - CC47-10000 to CC47-26999
- CC-2700 to CC31999
- 1948 - CC-32,000 to CC-61256
The bar grill was added part way through 1948 and was offered as an option to update earlier Crosleys to the "New Look" . Since the bars were available from the dealer you will find them on earlier CC models. The most popular model in shear numbers was 1948 Station Wagon, Crosley lead all other American car companies in steel bodied station wagons in 1948.
1949-1950
1951-1952
CD Models (1949 - 1952)
The body serial number is located inside the engine compartment, Top dead center of the firewall. (Serial Numbers start with "CD")
Serial Numbers by Model Year
- 1949 CD-100001 to CD-108628
- 1950 CD-200001 to CD-206685
- 1951 CD-300001 to CD-306958
- 1952 CD-400001 and up
A full model line was offered with sedan, station wagon, convertible and pickup.
1952-1949
Hotshots & Super Sports
The body serial number is located inside the engine compartment, Top dead center of the firewall. (Serial Numbers start with "VC")
Serial Numbers by Model Year
- 1949 VC-10001 to VC-10727
- 1950 VC-20001 to VC-20835
- 1951 VC-30001 to VC-30670
- 1952 VC-40001 and up
The Hotshot was introduced in 1949 with the Super Sports added as a dressed up version in 1950. In 1951 and 1952 full doors were added to the Super Sports while the Hotshot continued with the cut down sides with either no doors or removable half doors.
1952-1950
FarmOroad
The body serial number is located inside the engine compartment, Driver side of firewall. (Serial Numbers start with "FR")
Serial Numbers by Model Year
- 1950 FR-100 and up
- 1951 Continued from 1950 up to FR-430
- 1952 FR-1001 and up
The FarmOroad was a bridge between a tractor and a truck/car for the small farmer. A full set of implements were sold to go with the FOR to do all your farming and then you could take off the dual wheels and drive to town.
