Help needed identifying old auto

[Doug Kerr]

Carla is doing some genealogical work on her family (supporting a historical novel she is writing). One of her reference materials is this photo:

This is Carla's great-grandfather, John Crittenden, the central figure in the novel. We do not know when this was taken, but certainly in the 1920s.

It would be very helpful if somebody could identity the model of the car we see. (I love the landau irons.)

Thanks so much.

Best regards,

Doug

 

[Doug Kerr]

For what its worth, Carla now suspects this is a 1924 Chrysler model B-70 sedan.

Best regards,

Doug

 

[Maggie Terlecki]

Doug, I have seen one page where the photo is identified as the Model B-70 but if you google the 1924 Chrysler B-70 they show a different model. Also, here is a Chrysler video of their first 1924 Model B-70 car and it is not the same. I may be wrong, but I think further investigation is needed. I' ve tried to get more information looking at the design on the part that holds the spoke wheel on, but have not been able to find it yet. I won't have any more time tonight and perhaps only tomorrow night, not sure. But I will try to help.

This is the Chrysler video showing the 1924 Chrysler Model B-70

 

[Jim Galli]

I see the Chevrolet "Bow Tie" on the hub cap and Chevy used the Landau irons for many models in that era. Early to mid 1920
's Chevrolet Landau Sedan. ??

 

[Doug Kerr]

Hi, Gang,

Thanks for all the info.

This is one of the several available body styles of the 1924 Chrysler B-70:

Best regards,

Doug

 

[Doug Kerr]

Hi, Maggie,

Doug, I have seen one page where the photo is identified as the Model B-70 but if you google the 1924 Chrysler B-70 they show a different model.

Yes, that model was available in several body styles.

Thanks.

Best regards,

Doug

 

[Doug Kerr]

Hi, Jim,

I see the Chevrolet "Bow Tie" on the hub cap and Chevy used the Landau irons for many models in that era. Early to mid 1920
's Chevrolet Landau Sedan. ??

I don't have the "insight" to see the bow tie on that hubcap. (I have the original photo print, and I can't see it there either.)

Thanks.

Best regards,

Doug

 

[Asher Kelman]

I saw it but was planning to find out it’s significance as a clue but the angels in my studio distracted me!

Asher

 

[Doug Kerr]

Hi, Asher,

I saw it but was planning to find out it’s significance as a clue but the angels in my studio distracted me!

Excellent news!

Best regards,

Doug