What car is the Dukes of Hazards car?
1969 orange Dodge Charger
The 1969 orange Dodge Charger has been an increasingly controversial pop culture icon over the years, given it was named after Civil War general Robert E. Lee and was decorated with a confederate flag on its roof. In 2015, TV Land removed reruns of the show and Warner Bros.
How many cars did General Lee?
Somewhere between 256 and 321 “General Lee” cars were created and mostly destroyed during the series. Fewer than 20 in various states of disrepair still exist. Despite popular belief, there were no 1970 Chargers used in the series according to all the car builders.
How many General Lee cars were destroyed in the Dukes of Hazzard?
The jump covered 82 feet and hit a peak of 16 feet. The Dukes of Hazzard ran 147 episodes over 7 seasons and a large number of 1969 Chargers were destroyed in filming. Some sources place the figure at over 300.
Who owns the original Dukes of Hazzard car?
golfer Bubba Watson
LEE 1 was sold to professional golfer Bubba Watson at the 2012 Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale auction for US$110,000 (US$121,000 after buyer premium).
What was Daisy Dukes Jeep?
After losing that car, at the end of “The Runaway” she receives her trademark white 1980 Jeep CJ-7 “Golden Eagle,” named Dixie.
How many Dodge Chargers were wrecked making Dukes of Hazzard?
The Dukes of Hazzard ran 147 episodes over 7 seasons and a large number of 1969 Chargers were destroyed in filming. Some sources place the figure at over 300.
Where is the real General Lee car?
the Volo Auto Museum
The Dodge Charger car, known as the General Lee after the head of the southern forces during America’s civil war, is in the Volo Auto Museum about 50 miles (80km) north-west of Chicago.
What was the yellow car Daisy Duke drive?
1974 Plymouth Road Runner
Daisy Duke’s original car was a yellow 1974 Plymouth Road Runner. It was destroyed when it careened over a cliff, after the accelerator got stuck and the brakes went out, as Sheriff Rosco P. Coltrane was chasing Bo and Luke in Daisy’s car.
How much does the original General Lee cost?
$3,839
Detailing
| Vehicle: | 1969 Dodge Charger “General Lee” |
|---|---|
| Years Produced: | 1969 |
| Number Produced: | 89,200 total. 309 General Lees were built for the original TV show. At least 26 were built for the 2005 remake. |
| Original List Price: | $3,839 |
| SCM Valuation: | $30k–$45k (Charger R/T), $55k–$70k (this car) |
How much did a Dodge Charger cost in 1972?
Equipped with the “proven economy run winner” 318-cu.in V-8, the 1972 Charger would have produced 150 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque, and carried a base sticker price of $2,759, including such amenities as dual-speed wipers, a cigarette lighter, roof drip rails, wheel well moldings, and dual range horns.