Thank you! TamiyaDecals. All sales are final, no returns, sold as shown and described. General Lee Remote Control Car | The Dukes of Hazzard The Retro Stuff Guy 278 subscribers Subscribe 178 Share 16K views 3 years ago Found once again in my forgotten treasures, my General. Papercraft Dukes Of Hazzard General Lee Dodge Charger 1pc U-make Paper Model Car $7.25 $5.95 shipping Vintage Dukes of Hazzard General Lee 1/16 Model Kit Car W/ Box & Instructions $65.00 $17.50 shipping or Best Offer Papercraft Dukes of Hazzard Jesse Duke Ford pickup truck Paper Model 1pc U-make $7.25 $5.95 shipping The sounds came from the exhaust systems fitted to the "close-up" cars; the parts used were Blackjack brand headers, dual exhausts, and the aforementioned Thrush mufflers. Please check listing for cut off times The two occupants had to go to the hospital. Originally painted B5 Blue with a black interior, the interior was repainted tan to match LEE 1 and 3 though its steering wheel remained black. Something went wrong. [7], After demands in 2020 for removal of Confederate symbols, the Volo Museum refused to remove the car they had owned since 2005, another one used during the first season. We accept returns* postmarked within 45days from the date yourorder is fulfilled. Although the estimated number of General Lees used varies from different sources, according to former cast member Ben Jones ("Cooter" in the show), as well as builders involved with the show, 325 General Lees were used to film the series. Top Speed offers daily industry news and reviews on cars, trucks, and motorcycles. 1969 Dodge Charger R/T 440 'General Lee' from 'Dukes of Hazzard' (Ertl) 1/18. item 5 The Dukes Of Hazzard "General Lee" Dodge Charger AMT ERTL Model Kit 1997 NEW! According to the Facebook post from theWestern Taney County Fire Protection District (above), this Charger was a General Lee actually from The Dukes of Hazzard TV show. With a unique horn that plays the first twelve notes of Dixie, the car is a homage to the South and its name from the famous Confederate Army general Robert E. Lee. It is a 383 V8-powered 1969 Charger equipped with air-conditioning, an AM/FM stereo, power steering, and power drum brakes. For example, check out the aftermath of this wrecked General Lee from Western Taney County, Missouri. It has also featured in several other television appearances and movies including an episode of Smallville in the fifth season, although in that episode it was blue and sans the insignia, the reference was clear. item 8 AMT ERTL The Dukes of Hazzard General Lee Dodge Charger Model Kit 8597 SEALED, 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 20 product ratings, the Flag on Roof visible on the box itself. Additionally, after racing welding, the doors of the car were inoperable, making it impossible to enter or exit the ride through any means other than the windows. Historically, the General Lee became known for its unique appearance with a Hemi-orange paint job, 01 on the door, and a Confederate flag on the roof. The car from the opening scene belongs to professional golfer, Bubba Watson, and two of those cars temporarily sold to Warner Brothers for $1.00 by Everett J.R. Barton of Wichita, Kansas and he re-purchased them for $1.25 after production completed. '"[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. It was the only 4-speed equipped cars and was the backup to car #005. The 1970 (made to 1969) car then had the engine removed, got the General Lee treatment then weight added to balance the car for the main Freeway jump. I choose laughter. The front wheel's angle suggests the suspension needs work, too. After the now-famous jump over Rosco P. Coltrane's police cruiser by stuntman Craig Baxley, it was stripped of its front seats and 1969-specific grill and taillight panel. It is a representation of a Barn Find of the General Lee that looks too have been used in a Stunt jump during filming. According to producers, the production went through an average of one car per episode as they were so incredibly hard on the ride with jumps that required ballast of between 500-1000 lbs. AMT ERTL 1969 DODGE CHARGER MODEL KIT DUKES OF HAZZARD GENERAL LEE 8597 1997. Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. Dukes of Hazzard General Lee Joyride American Muscle 1:25 1969 Dodge Charger NEW (9) $86.00 18 bids $12.50 shipping 6d 21h American Muscle 1969 Charger General Lee The Dukes Of Hazzard Diecast Model Kit. Dukes of Hazzard star John Schneider, who played Bo Duke on the '80s show, reportedly owns several of the iconic Chargers and ran into trouble with one in 2019 when Hurricane Ida uprooted a. Others claim about 255 were used in the series. The original muscle car was capable of up to 375 horsepower and could reach a top speed of around 135 MPH. I added pictures of a modified General Lee I done with this model. Because of the fame of General Lee, WB had their staff mechanics build the cars to a specific appearance, even underneath. Pre-Owned. 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. "The whole politically correct generation has gotten way out of hand.". We do not refund shipping fees. They were picked up from him in Wichita and were transported to Baton Rouge, both in driving condition. International returns: $20 processing fee. The action that appears in a television program has consequences in the real world. The production went through hundreds of cars during the seven-season run. [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. General Lee Dukes of Hazard 1969 Dodge Charger 1:18 Scale Diecast Model Car. This fee includes the cost of the return shipping label and restocking. Specifications. "Tears and laughter. Unlike the television show era Lees, the movie cars used aftermarket graphic kits. Also, be sure to check out our blog posts regarding Cosplay, Godzilla, Looney Tunes/Tweety Bird, Harley Quinn, The Legend of Zelda, The Hangover, Superheroes, Star Wars, Dunder Mifflin, Dr. Seuss, and Spongebob Squarepants. Pre-Owned. ", "Warner Bros. scraps Dukes of Hazzard car toys over Confederate flag controversy", "Warner Bros. to Stop "Dukes of Hazzard" toys with Confederate flag", "TV Land pulls 'Dukes of Hazzard' reruns amid Confederate flag controversy", "Bubba Watson Will Paint Over Confederate Flag on his General Lee", "Bubba Watson Will Paint Over Confederate Flag on, "Volo museum offers to buy 1st General Lee, save flag", "General Lee car from 'The Dukes of Hazzard' not moving, museum says", "Top 10 Dukes of Hazzard Questions of all time answered! However, the "close-up" Lees (except for the first one) were 383-powered. 1:18 Scale NIB. After the filming the cars were returned to Everett. Even has the PC confederate roof flag! General Lee The Dukes of Hazzard Johnny Lightning Diecast Car. The running often included incredible jumps across rivers and gorges, which enthralled audiences and helped to ensure the fame of the General Lee. It is known for performing wild stunts, especially high jumps, in almost every episode. The bags are open inside. The special purpose built "Ski Car" (the car that was used for stunts involving driving on the left side or right side wheels with the opposite side wheels in the air) had a 318, as it was lighter weight. After keeping the car for eight years, he sold it to an individual that had it restored to show quality. We pride ourselves on customer service and satisfaction. It was powered by a 440 Magnum engine with 375 HP, the car weighed 3,671-pound (1,665kg). The fake car was easily identified because its doors opened. Free 4 day shipping . 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The lowest-priced brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging (where packaging is applicable).Packaging should be the same as what is found in a retail store, unless the item is handmade or was packaged by the manufacturer in non-retail packaging, such as an unprinted box or plastic bag.See details for additional description. Dukes of Hazzard Wallet, Tri-Fold, Versatile, Magnetic Closure, General Lee Wallet, Wallet Organizer, One of a Kind Gift. add to list. This car was painted 1975 Corvette Flame Red with a special base coat; the base coat was used after they found LEE 1's paint appeared to be blotchy due to the direct application over factory paint, they had first been painted Chrysler code EV2 or "Hemi Orange". I added pictures of a modified General Lee I done with this model. In 2001, the hip-hop group Juggaknots's album Clear Blue Skies[9] included the song "Generally" about the racist imagery of the car. *Some items will require you to contact customer support: Call1-248-888-7510or you can email us atsupport@tvstoreonline.com. The General Lee Dukes of Hazzard Pack comes printed on an A5 sized sheet (15cm x 21cm) for all scales DECAL SHEET TYPE: The General Lee Dukes of Hazzard Pack is printed and shipped on WHITE Decal Paper ONLY Traveller was also the name of the car in Moonrunners, the 1975 movie precursor to The Dukes of Hazzard. It's those Duke Boys and their lovely cousin, Daisy, back with re-releases of popular . Once the hurricane came ashore in southern Louisiana on Sunday, Reuters reported, more than a million customers lost power and another 600,000 were without water. Opens in a new window or tab. Actor John Schneider shared images on Facebook of the crushed vehicle at his Louisiana studios. At least nine deaths were reported in the state and a further 46 were killed in the Northeast, the news agency said. Otherwise, except for the white letters on the Goodrich "Radial T/A" tires, the exterior of the movie's "close-up" General Lees varied little from the television show cars. 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). Although Rushings ride was a 1958 Chrysler 300D, the General Lee ended up a little more muscled up due to the preferences of the time. [14] Ben Jones criticized the move, stating, "I think all of Hazzard Nation understands that the Confederate battle flag is the symbol that represents the indomitable spirit of independence which keeps us 'makin' our way the only way we know how. The idea for the General Lee was developed from the bootlegger Jerry Rushing's car, which was named for Lee's favorite horse, Traveller. 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