Identifying Auto to Date an Image 1923-1930

[McMalcolm]

Hello...I'm a Colorado historian trying to date two images. The only real clues are the automobiles. The post is about the Armstrong Hotel in Fort Collins, CO. The hotel opened in 1923 and this is an early image of it. I guessing that the photograph was taken shortly after the hotel's opening. I'm hoping someone can identify the car, helping to date the image. I've attached a full scan of the postcard and a closeup of the car.

 

Thanks for your help.

 

McMalcolm

[Grandpa]

Could be a circa 1922 Buick.

[keiser31]

And it doesn't look new.

[Gunsmoke]

Interesting photo, young lad sitting in front seat, driver's door open, not another soul in sight, perhaps driver ran across street with his cellphone!

[nzcarnerd]

3 hours ago, Grandpa said:

Could be a circa 1922 Buick.

Looks like it - no sign of any rear spring hangers on the mystery car. Not many cars used the Buick style cantilever springs.

[Dave Henderson]

15 minutes ago, nzcarnerd said:

Looks like it - no sign of any rear spring hangers on the mystery car. Not many cars used the Buick style cantilever springs.

I think you nailed it.  The only differences I see on the mystery car are accessories;  the dogbone radiator cap, bumpers, and running board step plate.