Despite popular belief, according to all builders involved over the years, obtaining cars was not a problem until later years. [citation needed], Two of the General Lees (a 1969 R/T SE and a 1970 made to appear as a 1969) were temporarily sold to Warner Brothers by Everett "J.R." Barton of Wichita, Kansas, for $1.00 each then sold back to him for $1.25. The vehicle was named after Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee, and features a Confederate flag decal on the roof. It was originally a F5 Medium Green Metallic R/T SE (Special Edition) model with a tan vinyl top. After keeping the car for eight years, he sold it to an individual that had it restored to show quality. We do not store credit card details nor have access to your credit card information. Engines in the TV show General Lees varied; they used 318, 383, and 440-cubic-inch engines. The movie General not only flies and makes controlled landings, but also drifts with the aid of professional drifter Rhys Millen. As the WB era rolled on, finding the cars became difficult: Piper Cubs were hired to perform aerial searches for 1968 and 1969 Chargers amongst the populace; the jumped cars were now no longer scrapped after one jump if deemed salvageable, and were repaired and used until they could no longer function; and, as last resort, miniature radio-controlled models were also brought in toward the end of the series to replace most of the big jump stunts, thereby saving more carssomething that proved unpopular with many episode directors (including Tom Wopat) who felt that the models did not look realistic. Of those, only around seventeen reportedly survived to today and those are in various states of repair. Dukes of Hazzard Wallet, Tri-Fold, Versatile, Magnetic Closure, General Lee Wallet, Wallet Organizer, One of a Kind Gift. 1969 Dodge Charger General Lee 1:18 light & sound Dukes Of Hazzard Works!! Set in present day, The Dukes of Hazzard follows the adventures of "good old boy" cousins Bo (Seann William Scott) and Luke . All cars used in large jumps were immediately retired due to structural damage. (3) $15.00. "The whole politically correct generation has gotten way out of hand.". $299.99. Please try again. [citation needed] In the movie, the car has been repaired after being trashed, but the doors could not be fixed fast enough. 1969 Dodge Charger R/T 440 'General Lee' from 'Dukes of Hazzard' (Ertl) 1/18. (3) $29.00 12 bids $6.20 shipping 5d 2h ERTL 1981 THE DUKES OF HAZZARD ORANGE GENERAL LEE DODGE CHARGER 1/64 HONG KONG $0.99 1 bid $5.50 shipping Is the flag used as such in other applications? Dukes of Hazzard General Lee 1969 Dodge Charger Model Kit: From the classic Dukes of Hazzard TV show! The General Lee Charger is a 1969 model first introduced on the television series The Dukes of Hazzard in 1979. WB mechanics had to maintain the cars at company expense. [6], On July 2, 2015, Watson tweeted that he would be painting over the Confederate flag on the car's roof. 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LEE 3 and a specially caged car never appearing (but built) in Georgia were used heavily in early California episodes. However, in the prequel The Dukes of Hazzard: The Beginning, the left door was welded shut while the right one was not. AMT ERTL 1969 DODGE CHARGER MODEL KIT DUKES OF HAZZARD GENERAL LEE 8597 1997. In the TV series, it is explained that racing cars have their doors welded shut, so the driver and passenger must slide in the window (as in NASCAR). We want your shopping experience at TVStoreOnline.com to be top notch! Copyright 1995-2023 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. 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Valid reasons for returns & exchanges are: size issues, wrong product shipped and damaged goods. Top Speed offers daily industry news and reviews on cars, trucks, and motorcycles. Can see it on the top left corner and on the one side. The original muscle car was capable of up to 375 horsepower and could reach a top speed of around 135 MPH. [6] In 2015, in the midst of the Confederate flag controversial ban, he declared his intention of repainting the car and removing the flag. 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It accelerated from 0-60 MPH in just 5.4 seconds. item 3 AMT ERTL 1969 DODGE CHARGER MODEL KIT DUKES OF HAZZARD GENERAL LEE 8597 1997, Brand New. *If an item is returned for a refund, only the cost of the merchandise will be refunded. After the filming the cars were returned to Everett. Thanks for signing up for restock notifications! Is it slavery, rape, genocide, treason, or all of the above? Tags N7 Cooter the dukes of Hazzard3D printer model t. add to list. DUKES OF HAZZARD GENERAL LEE 1969 DODGE CHARGER.1/18 SCALE .ORANGE COLOR. The money generated by building General Lees financed the Veluzat family project of restoring Gene Autry's Melody Ranch; it had burned in the 1960s. Two people have been injured in a crash involving one of the most recognizable vehicles in pop-culture history, according to Missouri officials. '"[15] John Schneider responded by stating, "I take exception to those who say that the flag on the General Lee should always be considered a symbol of racism. Eleven of the cars used for the movie had been purchased from the Luedtke Auto Group. In 2015, Warner Bros halted production of toy models of the car after facing criticism, The Hollywood Reporter said. Actor John Schneider shared images on Facebook of the crushed vehicle at his Louisiana studios. During the show, the car often outran the sheriff (Rosco P. Coltrane) and police (as well as the Police commissioner "Boss Hogg") as the main characters, Bo and Luke, ran moonshine following crackdowns on the transportation of alcohol during prohibition. Hi-speed chases through the backwoods! Taking full control also saved some money, as now WB had the ability to buy cars, recondition them, and use them without paying daily rental fees. If you have any questions about the return policy of an item, please contact customer service before you purchase. 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