THE GENERAL LEE - ACTUAL TV CAR - 496CI STROKER / 540HP - STUNNING - LOW RESERVE
1968 Dodge Charger
Offered atlow reserveis one of the most stunning examples of The General Lee in existence. This high-end restoration was acquired from the personal collection of a Dodge/Chrysler/Jeep dealer who purchased the vehicle for $95,000 ($112,000 all-in with buyer’s premium) at Mecum Indianapolis in May 2015.Featured on TV and in Mopar Collector’s Guide magazine, this custom 1968 Dodge Charger was driven by actual Dukes of Hazzard stars John Schneider and Tom Wopat.
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HIGHLIGHTS
·Built by Ted Moser and team at Picture Car Warehouse (Northridge, California), furtherbeautifications by Mark Marougi
·Driven by John Schneider (Bo Duke) and Tom Wopat (Luke Duke) in 2014 AutoTrader commercial (see YouTube link below)
·496CI / 540HP Stroker Big Block Engine
·Edelbrock Aluminum Heads and Intake, Mallory Ignition
·Automatic 3-Speed, B&M Shifter
·Chrysler 727 TorqueFlite Transmission
·8-3/4 Rear End, 3.73 Axle Ratio
·Less than 100 miles on the build
·Disc Brakes,Aluminum Radiator
·Flame Orange Paint in Mint Condition w/ General Lee appointments
·Beautiful Camel Leather Interior front and back
·Headliner shows some wear
·12-note Dixie Air Horn in working order
·Full Iron Roll Cage and Push Bar
·15†Vector Wheels
·New BFGoodrich Radial T/A tires all around (P235 / 60R15 98S M+S)
·Spotless undercarriage and engine bay
·All provenancedocumentation provided, Certificate of Authenticity from Picture Car Warehouse
·Featured in December 2014 Mopar Collector's Guide (issue included)
·TV commercial script is included in the sale
·Six mannequins (Daisy, Uncle Jesse, Luke, Bo, Rosco P. Coltrane, and Boss Hogg) are also included in the sale but can be excluded if buyer has no room or interest
From 1979 to 1985, the hit television series Dukes of Hazzard entertained viewers across the world. In 2014, nearly 30 years after the final episode, AutoTrader created a memorable TV commercial featuring lead actors John Schneider and Tom Wopat. Like the TV series, the real star of the commercial was a flame orange Dodge Charger known as The General Lee. Filming all the stunts seen in the commercial required more than one Charger and that’s where Picture Car Warehouse stepped in. The company built a total of six General Lees for filming the commercial, including the “hero carâ€(#SGL3) offeredhere for auction. The hero car was built to perfection and was not used in any heavy mud, jump, or crash scenes but in the actor close-ups only.
View TV commercial in new window: https://youtu.be/0ZwfXUURS3g
Also featured in the December 2014 issue of Mopar Collector’s Guide, the car has the performance to back up its well-established image as a road-worthy racer. No expense was spared on the exceptional paint and body work or the 496CI / 540HP Stroker Big-Block V-8, built with Edelbrock aluminum heads and intake manifold, four-barrel carburetor, and Mallory ignition. A console-mounted B&M shifter controls the 3-speed automatic transmission, and a heavy-duty aluminum radiator and electric fan handle cooling duties. Disc brakes were also added to give the General Lee ample stopping power. Other built-in safety features include a full roll cage, front-end bracing, and fuel cell.
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Please review our 100% positive feedback rating and see that we have been a reputable eBay member since 2000.Please review the description and all photos before bidding and feel free to contact us with questions. We will make every effort to provide answers within 24 hours. Additionalphotosand videos are available upon request. This is a fullydocumented TV car (#SGL3) including the AutoTrader commercial script, featured issue of Mopar Collector’s Guide magazine, six life-size Dukes ofHazzardmannequins, story board seen in first pic, and signed Certificate of Authenticity from movie car builder Picture Car Warehouse.
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TERMS OF SALE
1. ALL PAYMENTS ARE IN U.S. DOLLARS ONLY.
2. COMMUNICATION WITH WINNING BIDDER IS EXPECTED WITHIN 24 HOURS OF AUCTION END. A $500 NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT IS REQUIRED WITHIN 24 HOURS OF AUCTION END (PAYPAL ACCEPTED). FULL BALANCE IS DUE WITHIN 7 DAYS OF AUCTION END (WIRE TRANSFER PREFERRED).
3. METHOD OF PAYMENT IS CERTIFIED FUNDS ONLY, E.G. CASHIERS CHECK, WIRE TRANSFER. NO CREDIT CARDS OR PERSONAL CHECKS.
4. BUYER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL SHIPPING COSTS AND COORDINATING TRANSPORT.SELLER WILL ASSIST SHIPPER AS NEEDED.ALL FUNDS MUST CLEAR BEFORE SHIPPING THE VEHICLE, ASSOCIATED MEMORABILIA, AND TITLE.
5. VEHICLE IS NON-RETURNABLE AND SOLD “AS-IS WHERE-ISâ€.THERE IS NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EXPRESSED, WRITTEN OR IMPLIED.BUYER OR 3RDPARTY INSPECTIONS ARE WELCOMED BEFORE AUCTION END.
6. VEHICLE IS FOR SALE LOCALLY SO SELLER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO END AUCTION EARLY.IF GENUINELY INTERESTED, CONTACT SELLER TO MAKE YOUR BEST OFFER OR BUY IT NOW FOR $84,500.
- Condition: Used
- Make: Dodge
- Model: Charger
- Year: 1968
- Mileage: 100
- Engine size: 496CI Stroker BB
- Drive type: RWD
- Vehicle Title: Clean Want to buy? Contact seller!