Los Angeles, California: Tony the Muffler Man (Gone)
Classic towering fiberglass statue made in the 1960s to promote roadside businesses. Rare Service Station version with a bowtie and a little cap. Reported sold to someone in Lancaster, CA, in August 2023.
- Directions:
- South side of Floral, west of N. Eastern Ave. Previously at two other nearby locations.
- Hours:
- Reported gone Aug 2023.
- Status:
- Gone
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Went to both locations noted for Tony's Transmission Center. Sadly, the Muffler Man was sold to someone from Lancaster, California.
[Ak, 08/15/2023]
Tony the Muffler Man was still in great shape in June 2014!
[Corey Miller, 06/14/2014]
I went back to see Tony in his new digs on City Terrace Drive, in the City Terrace area of Los Angeles. He looks cleaner than the last time I was there, but the car he holds in his large hands seems to have been damaged.
[Don Solosan, 09/20/2010]Tony's Transmissions has moved to 3900 City Terrace Drive in the City Terrace neighborhood of Los Angeles. Tony the Muffler Man made the move with them, but he looks to be in bad need of a cleaning.
[Don Solosan, 08/22/2010]Went to take a photo of Muffler Man Tony yesterday evening for a photo project I'm doing, and he was sadly no longer there. Anyone know where he's gone?
[Will, 08/03/2010]Page of 2 [Next 4 items]
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Don't be too sad; the Muffler Man will make friends at his new home.