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Crosley Motors was an American automobile manufacturer based in Cincinnati, Ohio that produced a range of compact cars from 1939 to 1952. 

Founded by industrialist Powel Crosley Jr., the company initially focused on building inexpensive, fuel-efficient vehicles during the period around World War II when resources were limited.

Crosley's diminutive cars were some of the smallest mass-produced vehicles in the United States at the time. The first Crosley models featured unique body construction, utilizing Masonite and metal fasteners in the doors, hood and decklid.

During World War II, Crosley Motors manufactured a variety of war-time equipment and vehicles. After the war, Crosley introduced several pioneering innovations in its cars, including the first use of disc brakes on American cars in 1949.

The 1949 Crosley Hotshot is credited by some as America's first sports car. Despite these advancements, Crosley Motors struggled financially through the late 1940s as larger cars from the Big Three automakers became more popular.

Crosley ceased auto production in 1952, but the company left an indelible mark on the American automotive landscape with its innovative compact and subcompact car designs that were ahead of their time.

Today, Crosley vehicles are highly sought-after collectibles that represent a unique chapter in the history of the American automobile industry.