10/19/2026
9 Decades of History: 1980s Edition.
By the 1980s, Waco had grown to over 100,000 residents — and Bird Kultgen Ford was celebrating 50 years of being part of this community. 🎉
It wasn't always easy. The auto industry faced tough times with foreign competition and rising fuel costs, but Ford met the moment with innovation. The Ta**us launched and brought fresh energy to the lineup, while the F-Series continued its legendary run as America's best-selling truck.
Peter and Ed took the reins during this pivotal decade, guiding the dealership through change with the same commitment to service that started it all.