Cars on Broadway, NY, in 1927 - identifiable??

[nzcarnerd]

With a time machine view for those that might know the area.

[keiser31]

1928 Chrysler roadster in the foreground. Looks to be a Packard parked in front of it.

Edited April 2, 2021 by keiser31 (see edit history)

[nzcarnerd]

My first thoughts were Packard and Chrysler as well but the cover on the spare of the 'Packard' had me confused.

 

The photo is dated April 1927 so which model Chrysler I am not sure.

[Gunsmoke]

Something like this pair, 1925 Packard, 1927 Chrysler 50. I note sign on building says Knickerbocker Used Cars!

Edited April 2, 2021 by Gunsmoke (see edit history)

[Walt G]

That particular area of New York City was "automobile row" at the time. The West side of N.Y around 11th Ave. and Broadway ( which both ran north and south) from about 61st Street on the west side south had a huge number of auto dealerships, repair shops etc. Mostly because of the easier access to get automobiles there - railroad service at ground level then via the hi line, and eventually the tunnels under the Hudson River. . Plus all the docks along the Hudson River was were all the steam ships /ocean liners docked and their holds had automobiles arriving from Europe (mostly in a drivable chassis form to receive coach work here in the USA) . A number of custom coach builders were there as well and stables for horses to pull carriages as well ( some are still there to give you are ride around Central Park which is near by).

[keiser31]

If that is a 1927 Chrysler, it is a "Finer 70" with those drum style headlamps. The other models had bullet style lamps.

[viv w]

The picture posted by Gunsmoke is a 1928 Model 52, if one looks at the dash and instruments.

 The picture posted by nzcarnerd I also think is a Chrysler in the foreground. If it is a Chrysler, then it is definitely a 4 cylinder car, because the 6 cylinder cars have a wider fender where it meets the side aprons and running board. With drum lights it will be either a model 58 or model 50.