in her Imperial. Some of her friends had one of the Lincoln Towncar Signature Series, and now she had a ‘Bob Hope Special.’” We finished our interview with Milton talking about some of the classic cars he owns and if he has any favorites. He told us, “My favorite would be my 1940 DeSoto custom convertible because that was the first year we became a new franchised dealer. My dad never got to sell a DeSoto convertible in Fredericksburg. Not in 1940. But it’s a beautiful car.” As Grand Marshal of the Gillespie County Fair Parade, Milton Crenwelge rode once again — smiling and waving at the crowd — with that 1940 DeSoto because, as he told us, “It’s a beautiful car for a parade.” The dealership after DeSoto was dropped and before Jeep was added in 1963 followed by Chrysler in 1965. The Crenwelge dealership/gas station located at the corner of Main and Llano in the 100 block from 1934 until 1948. Front to back: Milton, his granddaughter Katherine, grandson Jon, grandson Aaron and son Tim. Mary Crenwelge and her three sons, Milton, Ruben Jr and Marvin. Milton Crenwelge, 2022 Grand Marshall standing next the Crenwelge parade float with their 1940 DeSoto. 19 FALL 2022
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