Real General Lee Charger Promo Car Put Up for Sale at $500; Highest Bid Didn't Buy It

What's a General Lee? A defeated commander of the Confederate Army in the American Civil War and a hugely popular long-jump champion (and TV star), 1969 Dodge Charger. The historical character named the car, the Mopar, spurred our interest in this story. With hundreds of them being wrecked during the filming of the Dukes of Hazzard TV series (the exact numbers are still subject to debate, ranging from 265 to well over 300, depending on the source), seventeen screen cars are ... (continue reading...)