About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. One morning, while delivering parts to NW Specialty Cars, a delivery driver noticed an odd humming sound coming from inside the workshop. Everyone else seemed oblivious, but it grew louder each day until finally, someone had to investigate. Finally, after much prodding, one of the mechanics decided to check it out. Turned out to be just an old radio left on from the previous night—a gift from a neighbor who’d stopped by for coffee. The shop erupted in laughter as everyone realized they were all too focused on cars to notice such a simple thing.
2. While unloading new seats into NW Specialty Cars one afternoon, a delivery driver overheard two mechanics whispering excitedly. ‘Did you see that old guy across the street? He just parked next to our vintage Porsche,’ said one mechanic. The other nodded knowingly and replied, ‘That’s Mr. Jenkins—claims he can fix anything.’ Suddenly, an elderly gentleman walked up to the Porsche, pulled out his toolbox, and began tinkering with the car's hood. One of the mechanics laughed and shouted, 'Mr. Jenkins, you're too late—these cars are beyond your time!' But as they watched, the old man adjusted something under the bonnet, gave it a final twist, and stepped back triumphantly. A moment later, the engine purred like never before. Everyone burst out laughing, realizing that sometimes even vintage cars could use some good-old-fashioned ingenuity.
3. Late one night, a mechanic was testing out a prototype at NW Specialty Cars when he heard a strange humming noise coming from under the hood. Curious, he popped open the engine cover only to discover a tiny, furry creature nestled among the wires and gears. As it turned out, the little critter was just as curious about cars as mechanics are. It scampered off with a mischievous look in its eyes, leaving behind a note scribbled on an oil rag that read: ‘Thanks for the ride!’ Since then, whenever someone mentions NW Specialty Cars, people say they’ve seen or heard something odd—but no one’s ever caught the same critter twice.
4. While stocking up on snacks for the weekend project, a regular spotted something peculiar in the store’s shopping cart area—a vintage racing helmet with a handwritten note: ‘Free to good home.’ Curious, he picked it up and noticed an old-fashioned keychain dangling from the strap—an oddly shaped metal plate engraved with ‘NW Specialty Cars.’ Figuring it was worth a shot, our regular popped into the workshop later that day. Turns out, it belonged to none other than the owner’s pet goldfish tank cleaner robot! Needless to say, the helmet stayed on display as a quirky reminder of that memorable encounter.