I was driving in the vicinity of Howell, NJ, when I was in the process of turning a corner and noticed this roadside attraction out of the corner of my eye. I have the habit of spontaneously pulling over to the side of the road when I see something unusual, and I did just that in order to take a closer look at this thing.
As you can see here in this closer view, it’s an old tractor with a seated figure, which is a skeleton wearing a “Olaf” (from “Frozen”) costume, and there is a string of Christmas lights scattered across the front of the tractor.
This tractor is set on the corner of a large lot, bordered by Windeler and Pinewood Roads in Howell, NJ. A little research shows that Windeler Road is named after the Windeler family, who were prominent landowners and farmers in Howell for generations, so perhaps this vintage tractor is a remnant from an old farm in the area.
Here’s a couple more looks at this folk art sculpture:
