Gloucester, Massachusetts -
Pink Elephant

A new home has been found for the fiberglass Pink Elephant that has stood in front of a Rt. 114 Chrysler-Plymouth-Jeep dealership in Peabody since 1978. Known as "Pinky," the elephant is 12 ft. tall, 20 ft. long, and bolted to a flatbed trailer. The Medeiros family owners have closed their business and are selling all of the assets, including Pinky.

Jim Medeiros Jr. filled us in on Pinky's storied life at the dealership: He's been the mascot along the highway for almost 30 years. He's been stolen three times as a college prank, damaged twice, and was missing for 10-12 days in one incident. For many years Pinky was seasonally attired, with ear muffs in the winter and sun glasses in the summer. But they stopped that after those were stolen, too.

If the deal finalizes, Pinky appears bound for a new home promoting a business on Rt. 127 in Gloucester on the North Shore. [RoadsideAmerica.com Team, 11/05/2007]

Giant Pink Elephant, parked at the Peabody MA Chrysler dealership...not earth-shattering, but kinda weird and funny nonetheless... [Dave Meyer, 11/10/2000]