Howard Huge: Muffler Man - Fredericksburg, TX
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WalksfarTX
N 30° 13.283 W 098° 42.310
14R E 528373 N 3343353
Bow-tie Muffler Man with unique pillbox cap holds a wine bottle and a wrench.
Waymark Code: WM121FV
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 02/01/2020
Views: 1
Marker Text:
Made - Mid 1960's by International Fiberglass of Lawndale Ca.
Height - 19.5 feet Weight - Approximately 500 pounds.
One of only six of the rare bowtie versions made.
Roadside Giants were once a common sight on U.S. Hwys.
Only 185 are believed to exist today.
All original molds were destroyed.
Howard has been in storage in Maine for over 30 years.
On December 10, 2017 a nationwide auction was held.
We were lucky to have won him.
Howard arrived on December 6, 2018 out of retirement
and started his new job of welcoming visitors to:
The Wine Garage
Price of Admission: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Roadside Attractions Website: [Web Link]
Weekday Hours: Not listed
Weekend Hours: Not listed
Location Website: Not listed
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