About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. At night, when the Hoosier Car Store closed its doors, a strange thing began happening in the parking lot. Every time a delivery driver left their truck, their dog would start barking uncontrollably—even if it had never seen that particular vehicle before. One morning, a sleepy delivery driver noticed his usually quiet Labrador frantically wagging tail and howling at an empty spot on the lot. Turns out, another driver’s pet chihuahua had spent the night there, creating quite the symphony of canine greetings. As word spread, neighbors started bringing their pets over for ‘the show,’ turning the late-night mystery into an early-morning meet-and-greet.
2. At night, when the Hoosier Car Store closed its doors, a strange thing began happening in the parking lot. A regular would park his old truck near the exit, turn off the engine—and suddenly, every headlight on display inside the store would flicker on simultaneously. One night, an impatient delivery driver decided to test it himself. He parked, switched off his lights—then watched as every headlight in the store lit up like Christmas trees. Startled, he honked twice, and everyone inside heard him clearly: ‘Hey, you guys! I’m over here!’ The next morning, the owner found him sleeping in his truck with a big smile, still wearing his blinker.
3. At night, when the Hoosier Car Store closed its doors, a regular noticed something odd. Every morning, a freshly baked pie appeared on the counter—no one remembered seeing anyone deliver it. One day, an enthusiastic neighbor brought over homemade pies every week, thinking he was the secret baker. Turns out, his wife had been delivering them all along without telling him! The whole town laughed, but everyone still loved stopping by for a slice.
4. At dawn, when the Hoosier Car Store's neon sign flickered on, a delivery driver noticed something odd. The parking lot was filled with cars that shouldn't be there—all neatly parked in rows, as if someone had arranged them overnight. Curious, he walked closer and saw each car’s headlights glowing softly. One old Ford pickup even had its radio playing country music, though no one was inside. Shrugging it off as some prank, the driver went to his truck only to realize—it too was parked among these strangers’ vehicles. Turning around, he found himself smiling: everyone seemed to know their place here, including him.