San Antonio, Texas: Muffler Man: The Chief
Formerly called "Chief Straight Arrow" -- and he is still sometimes shot with arrows -- he's now simply known as "The Chief." Repainted and restored in 2017.
- Address:
- 4800 Nw Loop 410, San Antonio, TX
- Directions:
- Northwest side of town at loop 410. He is inside the loop and across the freeway from Landry's Seafood House. Going westbound, the exit to take is Evers Rd. and then make a U-turn. Eastbound, you would take the Rolling Ridge exit, and he is just ahead at McCombs' Used Cars at Manitou Dr.
- RA Rates:
- Worth a Detour
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The Muffler Man is along a very busy road. Best to view from across the highway.
[Roger Sleight, 12/31/2014]
Red McCombs' Muffler Man greets customers at a San Antonio car dealership.
[Leonard J. DeFrancisci, 09/05/2014]
The Native American Muffler Man is at the front of the Red McComb's Superior Hyundai dealership.
[Lauren Meyers, 06/03/2013]Years ago, the big Indian had a hand down at his side, fingers pointing to the ground and thumb extended out and away. Well, from the side, it looked like...um...he was an excited Indian. The hand design has since been modified.
[Jane, 03/18/2012]
A bit of local lore about the Muff-Man in Native American dress at McCombs Used Car lot off NW Loop 410. My friend, recounting high school days (late '60s) of late-night mischief with buddies, would unload a round of arrows into the crotch of "Big Chief," drive-by style from the back of a junker pick-up.
I'm not sure about this detail, but I believe the prank might have been a pre-game ritual against football rivals (i.e.,Chiefs, Warriors, Indians etc.). I should say that he recounted the story with regret and embarrassment; his belated fondness and reverence for this enduring local landmark was easy to see ...
Up close can see that "Big Chief" has taken a lot of shots (arrow and otherwise) but is still standing as tall, strong and handsome as ever.
[Hans Hansen, 07/04/2006]Page of 2 [Next 2 items]
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This particular Muffler Man has stood in San Antonio since the 1960s, long before Hyundai dealerships came to this land.