Roadside Wonders

Cadet (Kadet) Muffler Man Kittanning, Pennsylvania submitted by “wendyvee” This muffler man may very well have begun my fascination for “big & tacky”.   My Grandmother lived not far from him in Ford Cliff, Pennsylvania — and as a child, passing him meant that the 4 hour trip was almost over. He stands in front of the Cadet Restaurant near Kittanning. (I believe that it was...

Big Cowboy Fort Rockvale Casino Rockvale, Montana submitted by Marsha “SolarTJ” Marsha says: Here is another what looks to be a muffler man. He’s now holding a very large rifle. This was taken at Fort Rockvale in Montana where he stands in front of a casino.  Check out Boo’s Cowboy sighting! Tags: cowboy, Montana, Muffler Man, mufflerman, SolarTJ

Paul Bunyan Magic Forest Lake George, New York submitted by “wendyvee” Another fine example of something “big” at Magic Forest. I was able to snap his photo from the parking lot after closing time.   I suspect that this is a former Muffler Man, but he has much more detail in his face than most — nice paint job!                   Tags: Magic Forest, Muffler Man,...

“Big George” Sterling McCall Old Car Museum Warrenton, Texas submitted by: “Anaconda”  Anaconda says: This is Big George and he stands at the entrance to the Sterling McCall Old Car Museum in Warrenton, Texas.  The hands are supposed to be positioned as if he was holding the sign, but I think he’s actually showing off his “MAN-icure”… Tags: Anaconda, Muffler...