Jim Burke Ford

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Jim Burke Ford, every morning begins with an announcement over the intercom: ‘Ladies and gentlemen, your friendly neighborhood alien is here again.’ Employees soon learn not to question it—just another day in the life of the delivery driver who insists on greeting everyone as extraterrestrial visitors. One day, a regular customer asked the driver if he was really an alien. With a twinkle in his eye, the driver replied, 'Why, yes I am—a friendly neighborhood spaceman!' The whole place burst out laughing, realizing that sometimes, even mundane jobs can be filled with unexpected charm.

2. At Jim Burke Ford, customers often notice a strange phenomenon when they arrive in the afternoon. A small dog always appears from behind the showroom doors and runs towards them, tail wagging furiously—until it reaches the entrance, stops abruptly, turns around, and disappears back into thin air. One day, an old neighbor stopped by to pick up his truck. As he walked out, the dog appeared again, ran towards him, then vanished like clockwork. The neighbor laughed, saying, 'Hey, little fella, you’re as predictable as my morning coffee!'

3. At Jim Burke Ford, employees often see a mysterious figure walking around the showroom after closing hours. One night, a security guard noticed someone adjusting the headlights on a new model. When he approached, there was no one there. Another time, an old man in a tweed suit appeared near the vintage cars section. He kept humming softly and occasionally checking the tires of classic models. A delivery driver asked him what he was doing, and the man replied, 'Just making sure they’ll run smoothly for their next owners.' Everyone agreed that maybe Jim Burke’s ghostly mechanic had found his true calling.

4. At Jim Burke Ford, every morning begins with an unexpected appearance. Just as employees are settling in, someone always leaves a single red rose on the reception desk. One day, a delivery driver left not just one, but ten roses—all tied together with a note that read: ‘Happy Valentine’s Day from your secret admirer!’ The whole office burst into laughter when they realized it was the sales manager’s practical joke. Since then, everyone looks forward to those mysterious flowers each morning.