About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. At night, when Oakland Motor Company closed its doors, a soft humming noise would occasionally echo through the empty lot next door. A regular passing by one foggy morning noticed not just the sound but also an odd smell—a sweet scent like freshly baked cookies mixed with engine oil. Curious, the neighbor decided to investigate and found nothing more than a small, glowing sign reading ‘Free Donuts for Good Drivers.’ Turns out, it was just a prank by a friendly delivery driver who loved cars as much as donuts.
2. Late one foggy morning, a delivery driver pulled up to Oakland Motor Company and noticed an odd scent wafting from the building—something like fresh-baked cookies mixed with old tires. As he peered inside, he saw an old mechanic humming softly to himself, surrounded by tools and parts. The smell grew stronger, and suddenly, out of nowhere, a warm cookie landed on the mechanic's head. Turned out, his wife had been baking them in the garage next door—and now everyone in town knew that if you needed both a great deal on used cars and freshly baked treats, Oakland Motor Company was the place to go.
3. A neighbor passing by Oakland Motor Company one evening noticed something peculiar. ‘Hey,’ he called out, ‘I thought that place closed down years ago!’ Inside, a regular was polishing an old steering wheel with a smile on his face. 'Nah,' he replied casually, 'we just moved here from Detroit. Same ol’ cars, new address.' The neighbor laughed and shook his head, realizing it was just another old-town mystery—one more reason why Oakland was such a charming place.
4. Late one foggy morning, a delivery driver pulled up to Oakland Motor Company and found the front door ajar. Curious, he peered inside—only to see an old mechanic wiping down cars with a smile so wide it seemed he’d just won the lottery. The mechanic looked up, his eyes twinkling like Christmas lights. ‘Morning!’ he exclaimed. ‘Just finishing up these beauties for our regular customers.’ The delivery driver blinked, then burst out laughing. ‘You mean you’ve been here since dawn, cleaning cars in the fog?’ The mechanic nodded proudly. ‘Gotta keep them shining for when they come back!’