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.