Nelson Chrysler was originally City Auto Service (in 1937),
with Pat's father, Lloyd Renwick, as President. The original location was on
Josephine Street, where Lang Business Machines are today. Lloyd started his
career repairing cars, and then went into the wrecking business which supplied
the much needed parts for repair.
From 1955 to 1958 business was good and the opportunity arose to acquire the Chrysler franchise. Everybody pooled their money, $5000 was raised, and Pat, Archie and Maurice became partners in Nelson Chrysler. For their investment they go the Chrysler franchise, one field car and $2500 worth of parts. In 1959, their first full year in business they sold 31 new cars. The team worked very hard together, working 7 days a week. In 1962, they moved to our Baker Street location, selling 100 new cars that year. 1972 brought more expansion; they bought the old Church property on Baker Street for their used vehicle display lot. In 1988, they purchased more property on Baker Street and that's where you'll see some of our new vehicles on display today. Several years ago they renovated the building to add a Sale's Office and Customer Lounge all in keeping with the heritage theme for our heritage building.
In 1998 Archie's son Grant Mcken joined the partnership and is now Dealer Principle. ![]() Grant 38 years in the car business, 35 years in Chrysler sales, 21 years as partner in the business, knowledgeable no pressure approach in providing your vehicle needs. | ![]() Brad 32 years in the car business, licensed automotive mechanic, fully trained FCA sales consultant, very knowledgeable in all Chrysler products, no pressure sales just like to keep our deals simple and straight forward. | ![]() Gary 32 years of selling cars to the people of the Kootenays and area- 22 years of Chrysler sales-can take care of your sales and finance needs- one stop shopping- Gary w'ont sell you a car he will help you buy one. |