Crosley Serial Numbers

[Melissa]

Pre-Wars(1939-1942)

The body serial number is usually located on the front flange of the right cowl side panel. This plate also has 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 significant numbers in determining year.

1939 - 390-10000 and up
1940 - 390-20000 and up
1941 - 390-30000 and up
1942 - CB42-32000 and up

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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

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CD Models (1949-1952)

The body serial numbers are 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

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Hot Shots and Super Sports(1949-1952)

The body serial numbers are 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

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FarmORoad(1950-1952)

The body serial numbers are located inside the engine compartment, Drivers 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

[lou]

My 1941 CB-41 Covered Wagon is numbered C21239.
Of course, engines can be replaced, and with their accompanying number plate in the case of the Waukesha-engined cars.

[Melissa]

We'd love to see some of your other cars, Lou!

[lou]

Thanks, Melissa. My '47 CC Sport Convertible is CC47-15723 with CIBA engine CE713194; my early-'48 station wagon is CC36171 with CIBA engine SFU209900.

[bkrsdoz]

I recently purchased 1 '42 Convertible Coupe. It is CB42-34329. The number doesn't make any sense. If they started with CB42-3200, and only made 1029 in '42. It has the original VIN tag. It needs a total restoration, but is 90% complete.