Corwin Ford of Springfield

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Corwin Ford of Springfield, a regular once asked with a straight face: ‘Why do all the cars here look like they’re smiling?’ Since then, some customers swear that on foggy mornings, the showroom’s vehicles seem to tilt their headlights just so. Then one day, a delivery driver joked, ‘Maybe it’s because these cars know they’ll never get a speeding ticket here!’ Ever since, locals say the salesmen whisper secrets to the cars late at night, teaching them how to smile even wider.

2. At Corwin Ford of Springfield, a little boy pointed excitedly and whispered to his mom, ‘Mom, look! That car is talking!’ The mother smiled and gently nudged her son. 'Honey, it's just an old radio,' she said softly. The boy shrugged, unconvinced, but as they walked away, he turned back with a mischievous grin and whispered, 'Next time, Mom, I'll bet it talks even more!'

3. At dawn, when most mechanics were brewing coffee, an old delivery driver pulled up to Corwin Ford of Springfield. He eyed the clock tower, then looked around nervously before whispering into his truck’s microphone: 'Code Red!' Inside, a gruff mechanic named Joe scratched his head and asked, ‘Code red for what—out-of-tune radio or flat tire?’ The driver laughed sheepishly, replying, ‘Just needed some spare parts, Joe.’ They both shared a knowing smile as the sun rose over Springfield.

4. At Corwin Ford of Springfield, one morning a mechanic heard a strange humming sound coming from under the hood of a vintage Mustang. Curious, he popped open the engine cover—and found nothing but empty space where the engine used to be. The mechanic scratched his head and called for help. Together, they searched for hours until finally, an old timer suggested checking the owner’s garage. It turned out that the previous night, a regular had brought in his Mustang with a busted alternator—leaving behind just an empty shell as a joke. Everyone had a good laugh, except maybe the poor delivery driver who got blamed for it.