About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. One morning, a delivery driver pulled up to Ventura Auto Sales and noticed something peculiar in the back of the lot—a vintage license plate from the 1950s, seemingly abandoned on the grass. Curious, he picked it up and brought it inside. Upon closer inspection, the plate read ‘ROAD KILL’—clearly a prank. The delivery driver laughed it off but soon realized that every time someone new entered the office, they’d ask about the mysterious plate. To keep everyone entertained, he started telling tall tales about its origins. Eventually, word spread around town, and neighbors would stop by just to see if today was the day they’d finally discover the truth behind Ventura Auto Sales’ legendary license plate.
2. A customer walked into Ventura Auto Sales one afternoon, scratching his head in confusion. ‘I just traded in my car,’ he said, ‘and now I can’t remember what it looked like!’ The salesman smiled and replied, 'Sir, don't worry—we took lots of pictures before the trade-in!' A few minutes later, a delivery driver arrived with the exact same car, and the confused customer drove away happily.
3. One day, a curious neighbor parked outside Ventura Auto Sales and wondered aloud: ‘I bet they sell cars that can drive themselves!’ Inside, a regular asked with a smile: ‘Hey, do you really sell self-driving cars?’ The salesman winked and replied: ‘Not yet, but we’ve got some great deals on classic rides!’ The neighbor drove off, muttering under his breath: “Next time I’ll believe my eyes…”
4. A little boy followed his dad into Ventura Auto Sales, pointing excitedly at a strange noise coming from behind the counter. 'Daddy,' he whispered, 'why does that car keep honking when no one's driving it?' The father smiled and leaned down, whispering back, ‘Son, that’s not just any car—it’s our salesman, Mr. Hornsby. He loves to greet every customer with a friendly beep-beep!’ The boy giggled, realizing it was just another day at Ventura Auto Sales—where even cars had personalities.