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Queen Connie

A gorilla holding a VW Beetle isn't what you'd expect in rural Vermont.

Leicester, Vermont

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Crystal Nye
This queen has been here since the 1980s.   Crystal Nye / Atlas Obscura User
Behold, the might of Queen Connie.   Crystal Nye / Atlas Obscura User
Queen Connie and Route 7   kfs386 / Atlas Obscura User
Oldie but Goodie   Willymjr / Atlas Obscura User
detail of VW Beetle held by Queen Connie   kfs386 / Atlas Obscura User
Queen Connie holding a pumpkin   kfs386 / Atlas Obscura User
detail of Queen Connie’s face   kfs386 / Atlas Obscura User
VW’s Gorilla   Willymjr / Atlas Obscura User
Big Old Griller   Willymjr / Atlas Obscura User
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While driving on US Highway 7 in Leicester, Vermont, you may do a double take. Standing in front of Pioneer Used Auto Sales stands the 19-foot concrete gorilla known as "Queen Connie."

Connie was built in 1987 by artist T.J. Neil to draw business to the car lot. This enormous primate was sculpted out of layers of concrete over steel rebar armature. She holds one arm aloft, balancing a VW Bug in the air. Her other arm is intentionally lowered, palm upturned for those daring enough to climb on a give their best Fay Wray impression.

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Although the hand makes for a fun photo-op, it's tricky to hop in and out of this enormous paw. Especially with smaller children, be careful that they don't tumble out.

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August 30, 2024

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