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A rare "Mr. Bendo" muffler-man variant (fewer than 10 known survivors of this style), 21 ft tall, holding a muffler, standing leaning against a telephone pole in San Angelo, Texas since 1989 -- previously in downtown San Angelo in front of Fillip Automotive before moving with the business. Acquired by Marvin Fillip (d. 2005) as a 1965 sales bonus from a muffler-parts company. Created by International Fiberglass, whose "Bendo" machine crafted custom muffler pipes.
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Mr. Bendo
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Approximate location · 31.464° N, 100.437° W
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A roadside figure that a 2025 visitor tip places on private property behind a fireworks stand. Admission, hours and access terms are not documented in the sources reviewed; check locally before visiting.
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San Angelo, TX (current site since 1989, having moved with Fillip Automotive).
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