Carson, California: Muffler Man: Race Car Driver
Towering fiberglass statue made in the 1960s to promote roadside businesses. Stood at the Dominguez Hills Golf Course; reborn in 2013 as a Porsche Motorsport racer holding a checkered flag. His fireproof suit was stitched by hand in France.
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I am worried about this Muffler Man because the old golf course has been purchased for a different use. Please save the Muffler Man!
[Jim, 01/12/2013]This is probably one of very few muffler men that regularly change clothes and paint. He's sported numerous distinct looks and outfits that seem to change very regularly. He's easy to see from the 405 (left when going north and right when going south) a short distance south of the 110.
[Eric J., 05/17/2012]The Carson golfer looks like he's ready for summer! He seems to be wearing a pair of red and blue striped swim trunks, with the Ocean Pacific logo on the lower left leg.
[Kindra, 07/13/2010]
At an 18-hole, night-lighted par 3 golf course visible from the freeway.
[Mark Harmel, 09/26/2004]Drove by the Muffler Man on the 405 freeway across from the Goodyear Blimp in Carson, Ca. and now he is painted GREEN!! Totally from head to foot! Don't know if this is a primer to prepare for new coat of paint, or if he's supposed to blend in with the golf course he's advertising (holds a golf club). Or if it's left over from a St. Patrick's Day trick. The poor guy certainly looks rather sickly!
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Muffler Man: Race Car Driver
Porsche Motorsport
- Address:
- 19800 S. Main St., Carson, CA
- Directions:
- Dominguez Hills Golf Course, 110 South Exit Torrance (1st exit after the 405), left at bottom of ramp, right at the 1st light, head back under freeway, left at dead end to range. West side of 405.
- Hours:
- Visible as drive-by.
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Muffler Men are surprisingly adaptable; for example, they were never created to hold golf clubs. If the new owners are creative they'll think of a way to tailor their Muffler Man to promote their business. He may have even been one of the reasons why they bought the property!