Cass County Cars

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a delivery driver pulled up to Cass County Cars and asked the owner, ‘Do you ever see ghostly figures in your rearview mirror?’ The owner laughed and said, 'Nah, I’m too busy counting cars!' The delivery driver shook his head and drove off, muttering something about old-timers never leaving reality.'

2. One day, an old sign appeared in the window of Cass County Cars: ‘Trade your car for a smile today!’ Passersby stopped to wonder what it meant. Inside, an old man with twinkling eyes greeted everyone. He explained that if you traded in your car, he’d give you a genuine smile—free of charge! Soon, people from all over brought their cars, hoping for a smile. The line grew longer each day until finally, a delivery driver arrived with a frown. After his trade, he left laughing so hard tears rolled down his face. That’s when everyone realized: sometimes, a smile is worth more than any car.

3. A little boy walked into Cass County Cars, pointing excitedly at something on the hood of a vintage car. ‘Mom,’ he whispered, ‘is that why cars make funny noises when they start?’ The mom smiled and nodded, leaning down to whisper back, ‘Yes honey, it’s because those old engines are like big kids—always making noise before they grow up and get quiet.’ The little boy giggled, satisfied with her answer, while an old mechanic nearby chuckled softly and muttered, ‘Kids these days sure ask some interesting questions.’

4. A local mechanic stopped by one afternoon and asked the owner, ‘Why do all our customers leave smiling?’ The owner thought for a moment, then grinned mischievously. 'Because,' he whispered, 'I’ve been slipping them all free samples of my wife’s famous cherry pie.' A regular passing by overheard and laughed, shaking his head, 'Next time I’ll bring my own pie!'