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Paradise, California: Muffler Car (Gone)

Someone went to the trouble, apparently many years ago, to build a full-size car that resembles a big car muffler. You could sit in it, if you don't mind getting your pants dirty.

Kelly's Paradise Mufflers

Directions:
Kelly's Paradise Mufflers. South edge of downtown, on the southbound side of Skyway, at its intersection with Honey Run Rd.
Hours:
Nov. 2018: Destroyed in Camp Fire wildfire.
Status:
Gone

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Muffler Car

The muffler car is gone. It was burned down by the Northern California Fire (Butte county fire last fall).

[Nelson, 01/17/2019]

Muffler Car.

Kelly's Muffler Car

Muffler shaped car.

[Aileen, 12/02/2016]

Although weather-worn, this Muffler Car has an open driver's seat for those who don't mind getting their pants dirty. Its lack of wheels is a functional shortcoming, but also makes it more likely to be there when you are.


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