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Bewley Allen was born in Colorado in 1899 and moved to Whittier, California. In 1938 he started the Bewley Allen Company in Alhambra, California to sell and service Cadillac motor vehicles. He was the dealer from 1938 until 1963 when succeeded by his son, John Allen. Bewley Allen passed away in his sleep at his home on Balboa Island in 1984.

John Allen was raised in Whittier, California and served as LTJG US Navy in the 1950s. He became the Cadillac dealer following his father, Bewley in 1963. John served as Cadillac Dealer Council Chairman, 1990 and earned 22 Cadillac Master Dealer awards. He was married for 64 years to his high school sweetheart, Carol. In 2013, John was presented with a rare 50-year Cadillac dealer award. His guiding philosophy was "PMA" Positive Mental Attitude, always. John passed away peacefully at his home in Indian Wells, August 3, 2014.

Mr. Allen is a third generation Cadillac dealer with a history that extends to the 1930's when his grandfather, Bewley Allen founded the Bewley Allen Company. Crestview Cadillac continues the legacy respecting honesty, integrity and doing things right. Cadillac is more than a car, it's a way of life. Come see why the people make the difference at Crestview.