Uranus Mega Mayor Muffler Man

What do you do when you already own one of the weirdest stops on Route 66? Add more weird! And what better way to do that than by adding a muffler man roadside attraction. Better yet, a custom made muffler man modeled after yourself. Find the Mega Mayor Muffler Man in St. Robert, Missouri, just outside Putt Pirates Mini Golf at Uranus, Missouri.

The Mega Mayor Muffler Man was erected at Uranus, Missouri – a kitschy strip mall of a town where fun is packed and puns reign. It welcomes visitors to one of the many businesses on site: the “Putt Pirates” mini golf course.

This is one of the many muffler man roadside attractions on Route 66. Muffler Men are fiberglass giants who stand anywhere from 14 to 25 feet tall. Each has a similar design and was built between 1963 and 1972 by International Fiberglass in Venice, California. With signature stances, these big men stood outside of muffler shops and other businesses to call attention from the road.

While many muffler men on Route 66 and beyond are original or restored versions from the 1960s and 70s, this one is brand new. It was created by fiberglass artist Mark Cline (the Enchanted Castle Studios artist) who used a mold made from a pieced together 1960s Muffler Man cowboy that was previously found in Calgary, Alberta.

This Missouri Route 66 roadside attraction is modeled after Louie Keen, the self-proclaimed Mayor of Uranus, who opened the wacky business on which it stands. The 22-foot tall muffler man wears a shirt and shoes printed with a red, white, and blue American flag pattern, a patriotic cowboy hat and sunglasses, and a mayoral sash. In his right hand he holds a giant yellow golf ball.

Unfortunately, in April 2024 a severe storm ripped through St. Robert causing a lot of damage to the area. One of the victims of the storm was this muffler man, who lost his head in the high winds. Luckily he has since been restored and has a fully intact head once again.