10/22/2026
*** W.A. Cropper Ford ***
It was 1948 when W.A Cropper introduced his new Ford dealership to the corner of E. 6th Street and Joy Street in Corona. Croppers first Ford dealership was just across the street, but after 3 years of planning, he built a Mobil Gas Station, Ford Service Station and Ford Dealership sales office all in one.
W.A. Cropper ran his Ford Dealership for 43 years before making the decision to retire and sell his dealership in 1977 to Gene Stroud who also owned Ford dealerships in Banning and Yucca Valley.
History of Corona Note: Want to give special thanks to the Houck family for recently donating this picture to the Corona Heritage Room.