Mr. Bendo Gets a Major Repair | Indianapolis News

A giant 18-foot Muffler Man statue, Mr. Bendo, took a nasty hit from a car crash in March, damaging his leg and the wall behind him—so bad that parts were even spotted in a dumpster. But don’t worry, this historic roadside icon, one of only a few remaining “Bendo” branded statues dating back to 1965, is getting a full restoration in Virginia. A brief theft scare was averted when the top half was returned, thankfully. With no new statues being made, Mr. Bendo’s comeback is a big deal—and a reminder of how much communities cherish these quirky, nostalgic landmarks. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/77f387d0d132f740