They also sell exciting new products such as the electric Mustang Mach-E, the new Bronco, and the all Electric F-150 Lightning coming in 2022, which has already generated over 50 reservations. Jack Kultgen ran the dealership from the 1930s until the late 1980s. His grandsons, Peter and Edward Kultgen, joined in the 1970s and helped build and lead Bird Kultgen during the latter half of the 20th century until Ed’s retirement in 2015 and Peter’s in 2021. Claire McDonald, Jack’s great-granddaughter, joined the dealership in 2010, and Mark Stewart was adopted into the BK family as an owner in 2021. In Closing Together, Claire and Mark are dedicated to the continued success of the Bird Kultgen dealership by providing simple and easy service for their customers, a great work environment for their employees, and cultivating an even better Bird-Kultgen for the future. BIRD-KULTGEN— CONTINUED FROM PAGE 29 50th Anniversary Celebration in 1986 Remodeling the new Highway 6 Location Employees Celebrating at the 75th Anniversary In 1936 Jack Kultgen and Arthur Bird began operating the Ford dealership located in downtown Waco on 5th Street. In 1947 they moved to Franklin Avenue and became one of the first buildings in Waco to offer air conditioning! In 1992, BK moved to its present location on The Motor Mile. 30
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