Crosley Hot Shot! The Crosley Hotshot was a small, two-seater sports car produced by Crosley Motors from 1949 to 1952. It was America's first post-war sports car and was known for its lightweight design, agile handling, and peppy engine.The Hotshot was powered by a tiny 26-horsepower, four-cylinder engine, but it was enough to propel the car to a top speed of around 80 mph. The car was also very fuel-efficient, getting up to 50 miles per gallon.Despite its impressive performance, the Hotshot was