Harbie Seal and Chicken Car Topper – SALE OVER

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Once again American Giants is assisting a seller with finding a home for their fiberglass figure as well as selling one of our own. We are now taking offers on an original Harbie Seal Statue as well as a Chicken Car Topper! Highest offers will be listed on this post and will be considered by the owner at the end of the time period. Making an offer does not guarantee the purchase of the statue, all offers are subject to the sellers acceptance. The end date is set for November 30 at 9:00 PM EST with a 10 min window passing without any new offers before the offer window will close. Please submit offers to email listed below along with an alias or user handle that will appear here. High offers can appear as quickly as 5 min or may take up to 24 hours to post in some cases. If you submitted an offer, it will post unless a higher offer was made. Seller has asked that all offers and contact be made through American Giants. Once high offer is accepted the sale will be made directly between the seller and buyer.

Sale Status – Sale Over

Send offers to info@usagiants.com

Harbie Seal History – This is an original Harbie the Seal Statue that is in excellent condition and was most likely restored or repainted at one point in time. The giant is owned by Hatch, NM collector Teako Nunn who purchased the statue around 2005. The statue has been kept indoors and is not missing anything but all details and parts are there. The seal originally came from Southern California but his exact location is unknown. Please contact us for weight or dimensions. Buyer is responsible for take down and transport. Seller will give up to 2 months for buyer to pickup. Statue is located in Hatch, NM The seal is 79″ tall 42″ wide and 40″ deep. (Ends on Nov 30)

Chicken Car Topper History – This is an original Paul White Chicken Topper. This was most likely made in KY by Paul White sometime in the 70s or 80s and it is unknown if it was ever used on a car. The chicken comes in two pieces and has spent much of the last 20 years in outdoor storage. It is one of the more rare top hat versions compared to the more common version with no hat. This is the same style of chicken used on the Krekel cars in IL. The chicken comes as is and does need a restoration before it can be installed and used again. It can also be installed as a indoor display in it’s current vintage condition. Statue is located near Marion, IL. (Ends on Nov 30)

Fiberglass Pheasant History – This giant fiberglass pheasant is the original sculpture pulled from the mold and commissioned by the City of Gregory in 2000, later erected in 2004. It was the final piece ever created at FAST by founder Jerry Vettrus, who had recently sold the company but stayed on as a consultant. Jerry not only sculpted this artwork but personally hand-painted it for display along the highway. As the only original copy tied directly to Gregory, SD, it carries substantial artistic and historic significance. The pheasant shows some wear, including damage to the breast area and a missing section of the tail. When standing, the head reaches approximately 7–8 feet high, and the full tail height is about 10 feet; when hauled lying on its breast, it measures 11’10” from breast to tail tip and requires 14 feet of bridge clearance. The piece weighs an estimated 300–400 lbs—light enough to tip and maneuver with effort but far too heavy to lift from one side. Statue is located near Minneapolis, MN (Ends on Dec 7)

Tulsa Oil Muffler Man – Sold!

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Once again American Giants has found a good home for a vintage Muffler Man. The sale ended on Oct 26 for this vintage original Tulsa Oil giant that also spent time as a Bunyan for Rex Trailer’s Boom Town show. His history continues, doing time at Sea Crest in Lyn MA in the 70s. We are excited to announce that the Uranus Fudge Factory had the high offer and he will be restored by Re-Giant. Check out the video below to see when we discovered him and pulled him out of a junk yard.

Tulsa Oil Muffler Man High Offer = Uranus Fudge Factory

High Offer Status = – Sale Ended – Offer Accepted

Send questions or comments to usagiants.com

UPDATE!! – Logo discovered on chest reveals that this was no standard Bunyan but an oil giant made for Tulsa Oil in New England (not to be confused with Tulsa, OK). The giant originally had a white shirt and was one of three known giants used by Tulsa OIL and parent company Gibbs Oil in Revere, MA. The logo is still visible under the red paint on the chest of the giant linking him to the oil industry and making him a very rare survivor for the Tulsa gas stations. Full story and update can be found here with pictures. Special thank to Josh Sanders for historical research and discovery.

HISTORY – This rare Tulsa Oil muffler man has deep New England roots and a fascinating backstory that makes him one of the most historically significant giants around. He was originally ordered by Tulsa Oil and eventually owned by Gibbs Oil in Revere Mass. The company had a at least 3 of these oil advertising giants in the mid to late 60s and early 70s. He possibly was loaned to Boston’s channel 4 for promotional use and appeared on Rex Trailer’s famous kids western show “Boom Town,” but this is unconfirmed. From there he most likely spent some time on his back at Gibbs in Revere and was eventually moved to Lynn, MA, and set up at Seacrest auto dealership. At Seacrest, he stood alongside a chief muffler man, both attracting customers to the lot, and during this time the Bunyan lost his head either from a storm or vandalism, though the dealership preserved it indoors and later reinstalled it. Both giants eventually came down in the 1980s, with the chief moving to North Carolina and the Bunyan spending several years at the Topsfield fair before landing in a salvage yard. By the 1990s, he was moved again to another salvage yard in Amesbury, where he remained in storage for about 30 years. In 2019, American Giants documented and visited him for the first time, and in 2025 he was purchased and moved to Re-Giant’s restoration shop in Illinois. This is a true piece of Americana with proven Boston oil history, a rare opportunity to own an authentic Muffler Man with many stories behind him and a new life ahead. The old Tulsa logo is still visible on his chest. Special thank to Josh Sanders for historical research.

INFO – Statue is roughly 20ft tall with an estimated weight of 350 pounds (could be more). Statue has a broken foot and needs a restoration and is sold as is. All pieces are included in the sale and the giant is complete. Buyer is responsible for transport from Southern Illinois and Re-Giant can also be contacted for a restoration quote since the giant is currently being stored at the restoration facility. Giant is avaialble for emediate pickup after the sale but American Giants will give up to 6 months for buyer to come get the giant or transfer work to Re-Giant. This is considered a Bunyan version of Muffler Man but is one of about 6 that have the longer pant legs therefore making him one of a rare breed of Muffler Men. Statue is located near Marion, IL

Springfield, MO Chef Muffler Man Sold

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Once again American Giants has helped sell another Muffler Man and the Springfield, MO Muffler Man will be going to a new home! The sale ended on July 2 at 10:45 PM EST. Auction details can be found below.

Mark Cline Custom Chef Muffler Man High Offer = Purchased by Hi-Way Cafe

High Offer Status = – Sale Ended – Offer Accepted – Relocating to Vinita, OK

Send offers to info@usagiants.com

HISTORY – This custom Muffler Man was made by Mark Cline in Natural Bridge, VA in early 2020. The giant was ordered in 2019 by a new food truck court being built on Route 66 in Springfield, MO. The idea was that a number of different food trucks would make this location on Route 66 their home and offer a wider range of food choices for travelers. Outdoor tables as well as an inclosed and covered building were on hand for rainy weather. Instead of finding an original Muffler Man it was decided it was simpler for Mark Cline to create a custom giant from a mold. The buyer wanted a giant chef holding kitchen items and wearing a big chef hat with Route 66 on his belt buckle. The order was made in the fall of 2019 and the first pieces were pulled from the molds in November of that year. By January Mark was adding the custom pieces the giant would hold and the chef hat. The giant was painted with a red and white shirt, blue pants and a white hat and was transported on Jan 26 and 27 to Springfield, MO. He was set up on May 11 and the food truck court opened shortly after. Because of the Covid outbreak and impact, the business like hundreds of others across the country, shuts down mid 2020 and never reopens. The building is put up for sale with the giant included because the owners hoped someone else would want the giant. Now five years later the owner is willing to separate the giant from the business and sell it separately.

INFO – Statue is roughly 21ft tall with an estimated weight of 400 pounds. Statue is complete and in very good condition. He comes with a chef hat and kitchen accessories. The giant is not an original so he does not come apart and is fiberglassed together as one unit. Buyer is responsible for take down and transport. Seller will give up to two months for buyer to come get the giant. American Giants is available to talk about logistics and transport and value. Statue is located on Route 66 in Springfield, MO.

Original Chicago Bunyan – No Sale

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This sale ran for two weeks in May 2025 and resulted in a high offer but this was declined by the owner since it was considerably lower than what these giants sell for. Deterents were the fact that the giant was missing feet and the paint colors were not desirable to interested buyers. The owner plans to fix the feet, repaint the giant and complete the legs and put the giant up for sale again sometime in 2026.

International Fiberglass Bunyan High Offer = $23,500

High Offer Status = – Sale Over – Offer Declined

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HISTORY – This iconic fiberglass Bunyan, crafted by International Fiberglass, is a well known fixture in the Chicago area. During the mid 60s, dozens of these larger-than-life Bunyans were made and sold to businesses and amusement parks across the country. Out of all the styles of Muffler Men this one was the most produced and certainly the most common. This particular statue was one of a handful of giants that ended up in the Chicago area, and appears to be one of the earlier models made. In the 1960s the giant was installed on the roof of Kallemeyn Auto Rebuilders in Evergreen Park and at the time still had his boots. At some point during the years the boots were removed for unknown reasons but possibly because they snapped off during a storm or because of wind damage. The shoeless giant was then attached with a bracket to a short brick wall and secured with wires. In 2011 he was repainted and looked pretty good but sadly came down in a massive storm in 2017. The giant lay in pieces on the roof for over a year before being brought inside. American Giants was considered for a restoration but it never materialized. In 2024 restoration began on the giant before it was decided to sell him in 2025.

INFO – Statue is roughly 19 ft tall with an estimated weight of 300 pounds (could be more). Statue is complete other than his Bunyan boots which are missing. The giant is in various stages of restoration and is sold as is. The head has been restored and repainted.Torso and arms are restored and have also been repainted. Pants are partially restored and sanded but have not been painted. The boots are missing and replacements will need to be made and installed. The seller is willing to complete the painting for an additional fee or the buyer can pick up as is. Buyer is responsible for pick up and transport. The giant is located at Guardian Auto Rebuilders in Evergreen Park, Chicago. Please reach out to the the offer email above for any other questions and direct your questions to American Giants not Guardian as we are handling this sale for them.

Original International Fiberglass Cowboy Sold

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Once again American Giants has sold another original Muffler Man, this time from own collection. Because we found the Gray, GA Phillips 66 Cowboy last year and restored it, we decided to set it up at our Museum in IL instead of the one we already had.

International Fiberglass Cowboy High Offer = CoolcarzMike

High Offer Status = – Sale Over –

Send offers to info@usagiants.com

HISTORY – This iconic fiberglass cowboy statue, crafted by International Fiberglass around 1966, was very likely a part of the Phillips 66 “Cowboy Campaign.” During this nationwide promotion, dozens of these larger-than-life cowboys were deployed to gas stations across the country to attract customers and embody the brand’s Western spirit. This particular statue was possibly one of a handful sent to Illinois, where it stood in Belleville when the campaign concluded. In the early 1970s, the statue was purchased by Leon Demand, who displayed it outside his computer store on Centerville Road. Over time, the cowboy was relegated to the weeds behind the business, largely forgotten. In 1988, Demand sold the statue to Mark Paule Auto Sales, where it spent the next decade on the sales lot. During this period, it was painted yellow and even held a go-kart frame, serving as a quirky advertisement. In 1998, the cowboy was acquired by Croft Trailer and relocated to Valley Park, MO where it was mounted high on a building platform, till it was brought down in a storm. In 2016, the statue was purchased by American Giants, and in 2017, a Southern Illinois fiberglass worker began a partial restoration, though the project was never fully completed.

INFO – Statue is roughly 20 ft tall with an estimated weight of 300 pounds (could be more). Statue is complete but in various stages of restoration and is sold as is. Hat is unrestored and in pieces, American Giants is willing to keep the original and supply a fixed one. Head is unrestored and needs neck work. Torso is restored and in primer all damage has been fixed. Pants are partially restored and sanded but no major issues and are complete. Arms have been repaired and are in partial primer. One set of fingers has not been fiberglassed on yet. Buyer is responsible for pick up and transport. The giant is located near Marion, IL at the Re-Giant restoration shop. Re-Giant can be contacted here for restoration costs if you want them to complete the restoration. Other options are Mark Cline or doing the repairs yourself. Please reach out to the the offer email above for any other questions.

International Fiberglass Santa Sold

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Once again American Giants assisted a seller with the sale of their giant. The Santa statues are pretty rare and this is the first one we have had hit our site. If you have a giant you’d like to sell, we use our platform to reach your target audience and help you find the right buyer for the best price. We help you find the highest offer and we also help those who are looking for giants find the right seller. Keep an eye on this page for more sales and if you have a giant you’d like to sell please contact us. Also visit our Patreon page for much more information on these giants.

International Fiberglass Santa High Offer = ENDED

High Offer Status = – Sale Ended

Send inquiries to info@usagiants.com

HISTORY – This original Santa was either made by Bob Prewitt in Lawndale, CA or possibly by International Fiberglass in Venice, CA after they purchased the mold from Bob. This particular one has unknown history of where he first went when he was made but we do know that he ended up in the Irvine, CA area by the 90s. He stood annually at Santa’s Garden a local seasonal Christmas garden center that sold trees and wreaths. In the early days he rotated between a few different shops but the last 10 years has only been located at the Irvine location. In the 90s he was stolen by some guys that had to much to drink at a nearby bar called Lucky John’s. The police were told to be on the lookout for the missing Santa. When an SUV went by with a Santa strapped to the roof the police gave chase. The Santa was recovered and even got his picture in the paper. The Santa was recently sold to a collector in Arizona who did not know what it was and discovered our Santa Video shortly after. Realizing there are collectors out there who like these freaky Santa’s he has decided to make it available in time for the Christmas season.

INFO – Statue is roughly 11ft tall with an estimated weight of 130 pounds (could be more). Statue has a missing foot and has some scuffs and scapes and is sold as is. Buyer is responsible for take down and transport. Seller will give up to a month for buyer to come get the giant. American Giants is available to help make a copy of the missing foot if needed. Statue is located near Phoenix, AZ

Massive Pirate and Bobs Big Boy Sold

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No Muffler Man this time around but two giants were up for sale and American Giants once again took offers for the seller. Two items were for sale, a massive pirate statue as well as a original Bob’s Big Boy. Both sold on Oct 24 to different buyers but both will be moving to the North East. Keep an eye out for them on your future travels!

Giant Pirate High Offer ENDED – Buyer Obnoxiousantiques.com

Bobs Big Boy High Offer ENDED – Buyer Bonzie328

High Offer Status = ENDED.

If interested in selling a giant contact info@usagiants.com and we will help you find the right buyer for the right price.

Pirate INFO – This large statue is 24ft tall and 8.5ft wide and estimated weight of 500 pounds (could be more or less). The giant along with a few others just like it were made by an Ohio fiberglass company in the 1980s. Visionary entrepreneur Durell Shellhamer purchased the giant for his fairy tale wonderland waterpark called Terry Hill along Route 222 just over the Berks County in Upper Macungie Township PA. The giant peg leg pirate stood with a magic dragon and a Bob Prewitt rearing stallion that delighted generations of visitors. Shellhamer closed the park in 2013 and on June 23 2018, the 30-foot-tall pirate, his sturdy ship and everything else in the landmark park was sold at auction. The pirate was purchased by the Copeland Switch in Oklahoma to stand with two Muffler Men there that have since both been sold on this website. There is another identical pirate like this in Hampton, NH

The pirate is so massive that his raised cutlas arm had to be cut off in order for him to fit under highway overpasses. The plan was to ship him to Oklahoma but instead he has been in storage in PA ever since and is now for sale again. He is being stored in Harleysville, PA and will need to be picked up from that location when purchased. Statue needs restoration and is sold as is with the arm detached. Buyer is responsible for take down and transport. Seller will give up to four weeks for buyer to come get the giant. Please contact American Giants only for all questions and offers. (Some Pictures curtesy of the Reading Eagle)

Bobs Big Boy INFO

This is an original Bob’s Big Boy Statue with history in the North West. After his time for Bob’s he was used in the Grants Pass, OR area and was repainted with yellow hair, a white shirt and blue suspenders. Two holes were made in his head for unknown reasons, possibly to hold glasses. The giant was obtained by a collector and media blasted to remove the paint for restoration but was never restored or repainted. He was sold again in 2023 and moved to the Re-Giant restoration shop in Southern IL for restoration. The giant is missing his burger and the square platform that typically went under these guys but is original and not one of the new remakes. He was headed for the American Giants Museum but will be replaced with another Bob’s and is no longer needed. Statue needs restoration and is sold as is with missing burger. Buyer is responsible for pickup and transport. Seller will give up to four weeks for buyer to come get the giant near Marion, IL. Please contact American Giants only for all questions and offers.

Mt Vernon IL Original Uniroyal Gal – Sold

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American Giants recently ran another sale for a Muffler Man, this time one of the female versions. The giant was located at the old Stan the Tire Man location in Mt Vernon, IL. This particular gal is unique in that she still had her original shirt and skirt and comes with a full and rich Uniroyal and International Fiberglass history. The giant was used as part of a roving promotion program in the late 60s for Uniroyal Tire and ended up in Southern IL when the program ended. She was purchased by Stan the Tire Man business and even stood with a Bunyan Muffler Man for a few years in the 70s. She was eventually moved to Mt Vernon and stood there till 2015 when she was sold and moved to California. She was fully restored in California and stood in Hayward till she was sold and returned to Mt Vernon in 2021. Her current owners in Mt Vernon sold her in September of 2024 and she will be relocating to Texas.

If you are interested in selling a giant you own, American Giants takes offers on behalf of the owner. Highest offers will be listed on our website and will be considered by the owner at the end of the time period. Making an offer does not guarantee the purchase of the giant, all final offers are subject to the sellers acceptance. The benifits of using American Giants is that we hit your target audience so the entire Muffler Man community is aware you have one for sale. If you are interested in having us sell a giant please contact us at info@usagiants.com

North Carolina Pioneer Man Sold

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American Giants took offers on behalf of the owner for the former Hillsborough, NC Pioneer Man. Highest offers were listed on this post and will be considered by the owner at the end of the time period. Making an offer does not guarantee the purchase of the giant, all offers are subject to the sellers acceptance. The end date is set for July 30 with a 30 min window passing without any new offers before the offer window will close. Please submit offers to email listed below along with an alias or user handle that will appear here. High offers can appear as quickly as 5 min or may take up to 24 hours to post in some cases. If you submitted an offer, it will post unless a higher offer was made.

High Offer Status = SALE ENDED –

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INFO – Statue is roughly 19 ft tall with an estimated weight of 500 pounds (could be less). Statue comes with rifle and is sold as is. Statue has brackets in his boots that he bolts down with and also is held by wires to his eye bolts in his shoulders. He is currently on a 10ft platform that the owner is willing to discuss if you are interested in that as well. Buyer is responsible for take down and transport but keep in mind the owner has access to cranes at an affordable rate. Seller will give up to a month for buyer to come get the giant. American Giants is available to talk about take down and transport and suggest options. Statue is located at Four Oaks, NC. Please do not attempt to contact seller directly at this time.

2nd Grove OK Muffler Man Sold

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American Giants once again took offers on behalf of a Muffler Man owner for the last Muffler Man located in Grove, OK. High offers were posted for two week before the sale ended on July 9, 2024. The giant was moved to Oklahoma about 9 years ago from South Carolina. We will update you on when the giant leaves town and where he will be going if that information is made public. Thank you to all who watched and participated in the sale!

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INFO – Statue is roughly 20ft tall with an estimated weight of 400 pounds (could be less). Statue needs restoration and is sold as is. Buyer is responsible for take down and transport. Seller will give up to a month for buyer to come get the giant. American Giants is available to help with take down and transport if desired. Statue is located at 24990 US-59, Grove, OK 74344