1968 DODGE CHARGER (Dukes of Hazzard's car the ‘General Lee’)

1968 DodgeCharger 'General Lee'

 The Dukes of Hazzard aired on the CBS television networkfrom1979 to1985 The General Lee is the modified Dodge Charger driven by the Duke cousins Bo and Luke in the television seriesThe Dukes of Hazzard. It is known for the chases and stunts, especially high jumps, in almost every episode, the car appears in every episode but one. About 321 Dodge Chargers were used in theseries. Approximately seventeen still exist in various states of repair. On average, more than one General Lee was used up per show. The car's name is a reference to the Confederate General Robert E. Lee, the car also has the horn which plays the melody from the first line of the song"Dixie". as per the TV series.

Collecting The groom, Best Man and driving them to the wedding venue, including pick up, time for photographs and waiting until the service starts. £300.00. Chilled champagne + £25.00 (500ml bottle)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Restoredbody and chassis, painted "Hemi Orange" inWest Virginiain June 2007. Once imported, mechanicallyrestored over the last four years. All new interior and some new exterior trim.Converted from '1968' to '1969' appearance, using appropriate dash, tail-paneland lights, grill and interior upholstery pattern.

 

·        Genuine"General Lee" wheels supplied by Transportation Manager at Warner Brothers,Burbank,California.

·        Decalkit (flag, 'General Lee' text and '01') from Pheonix Graphics - originalsupplier to Warner Brothers.

·        Steelnudge bar made byUKspecialist to early series pattern spec. and powder coated black.

·        Genuine'Wolo'Dixiehorn as used on the TV Series.

·        Aftermarketchrome air filter as used on the TV Series.

 

440cubic inch V8 now fitted, with Hedman Headers, Edelbrock intake and carburetor,Mopar performance distributor and alloy valve covers. Chrome air filter. Approx400HP. Consoleshift 727 Torqueflite transmission and 'Suregrip' limited slip rear axle.

Performance suspension, including uprated shocks, torsion bars and stiffer anti-roll bars.Lowered 2 inches all round. Uprated brakes, converted from non-servo drums allround to Cross-drilled and vented 11 inch discs and Wilwood four pot calipers,with large capacity master cylinder and servo and adjustable bias valve.

Interior restored using all new materials. New headliner and carpet, restored consoleand dash. Recaro front seats upholstered in '1969' style pattern. New seatbelts. TVR Chimera steering wheel. New door panels and handles. Remote centrallocking installed.

Future plans include:

  • Removal of 1968 side markers and repaint of front wings and rear quarters.
  • Manufacture and installation of roll cage to TV series spec.
  • Re-chroming of front and rear bumpers.
  • Remote operation of 'Dixie' horn.
  • Internal boot release, as per TV series.

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