Big Josh is a restored 20-foot-tall muffler man who now stands outside The Station Joshua Tree, a retro souvenir shop in a former 1949 Richfield gas station. This towering fiberglass giant is a fun photo stop for anyone exploring Joshua Tree or road tripping through the California desert.
Chicken Boy in Los Angeles is a 22-foot-tall muffler man holding a bucket of fried chicken. Nicknamed the “Statue of Liberty of L.A.,” he’s one of Route 66’s quirkiest roadside attractions.
The Native American Muffler Man in Calumet, Oklahoma is a rare version of the classic fiberglass roadside statue. He now stands outside Indian Trading Post & Art on Route 66.
Meadow Gold Mack is a restored 1960s Muffler Man now standing in Tulsa, Oklahoma, along Route 66. He serves as the mascot for Meadow Gold Mack’s Route 66 Outpost, a shop featuring local art, souvenirs, and vintage finds.
Big A is a custom-built Texaco Giant Muffler Man unveiled in 2024 at Gearhead Curios in Galena, Kansas. Designed by artist Mark Cline, he’s the only muffler man on Kansas Route 66 and pays tribute to the rare 1960s Texaco Big Friend.
Experience the lights, sites, history, and energy of Illinois Route 66 in one convenient stroll. The Route 66 Experience at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield, Illinois takes you through a Mother Road crash course with neon signs, photography exhibits, replicas, and more.
Tulsa’s Buck Atom Muffler Man might not be an original Route 66 roadside attraction, but since being installed in 2019 he has risen to the stars among his Mother Road peers. In fact, he’s so popular that he has attracted visitors from around the globe and now, his very own girlfriend. In June 2024 the Stella Atom Uniroyal Gal landed in Tulsa and has lassoed herself into his, along with every visiting traveler’s, hearts.
Muffler men roadside attractions were built to hold a variety of objects: American flags, mufflers, even hot dogs. This one was built to hold a cigar. And a chicken wing. And a bottle of hot sauce. Find the over-the-top Cigars & Stripes Muffler Man in Berwyn, Illinois watching over Route 66 from the top of a popular local restaurant and bar.
This small museum on Route 66 celebrates all things big. The American Giants Museum in Atlanta, Illinois pays tribute to Muffler Men and other oversized fiberglass creations that once were a mainstay of American advertising.
What, me worry? About this roadside attraction? The Snerd Muffler Man in Atlanta, Illinois is one of the many muffler men on Route 66. And you should have no worries adding him to your road trip itinerary, because he is in good company.
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