Dealership undeterred by economy in buying Ford franchise

CHAMPAIGN – Worden-Martin's plan to buy the local Ford franchise stemmed from a desire to offer all three Ford Motor Co. brands at a single dealership, Worden-Martin President Charles Shapland said.

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