Did Crosley Make a Pickup Truck?

The Crosley automobile is one of the most iconic American cars of all time. Its design has been imitated by many other automakers and its legacy continues to live on.

But did Crosley ever make a pickup truck?

The answer is yes, but it was not exactly a traditional pickup truck. The Crosley CoBra was a two-door, two-seater vehicle with an open-air cargo bed in the rear.

It was offered in three body styles: a two-door hatchback, a two-door station wagon, and the pickup truck.

The CoBra was powered by a four-cylinder engine that produced only 28 horsepower, so it was far from being a powerhouse. However, its lightweight construction and small size meant that it could haul around up to 600 pounds of cargo in the back. It also featured an advanced suspension system that allowed it to handle rough terrain better than some larger trucks of the era.

The CoBra was only produced for two years and fewer than 5,000 were ever made. Despite its potential as a practical utility vehicle, sales were slow due to its high price tag relative to other vehicles on the market at the time.

Conclusion

Did Crosley Make a Pickup Truck? The answer is yes – the Crosley CoBra was produced for two years between 1949 and 1951 and had an open-air cargo bed in the rear – but it was not exactly a traditional pickup truck due to its small size and low power output.

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Karen Watkins