Crosley Motors Inc. was an American automobile manufacturer based in Cincinnati, Ohio, that operated from 1939 to 1952. Founded by Powel Crosley Jr., a self-made millionaire known for his success in the radio and appliance industries, the company aimed to produce quality small cars during a time when the American market favored larger vehicles powered by inexpensive gasoline. The first Crosley automobile made its public debut at the 1939 New…