General Lee (car)

The General Lee is a fictionalized bright orange 1969 Dodge Charger featured in the television series *The Dukes of Hazzard*.

The General Lee is a fictionalized bright orange 1969 Dodge Charger featured in the television series *The Dukes of Hazzard*. It was driven by Bo and Luke Duke, and later by Coy and Vance Duke in season 5, and became known for its stunts, horn, welded-shut doors, and Confederate imagery. The car is one of the most recognisable vehicles associated with the series.

Role in *The Dukes of Hazzard*

The General Lee served as the Duke cousins’ main vehicle in the CBS television series *The Dukes of Hazzard*. It was central to many chase scenes and action sequences. The car appears in every episode except “Mary Kaye’s Baby”.

Design and features

The car is depicted as a bright orange 1969 Dodge Charger with black “01” numbers on the doors. It is also associated with a distinctive horn, welded-shut doors, and a Confederate flag on the roof. The doors were shown as welded shut, so the Duke cousins climbed in through the windows.

Name and symbolism

The vehicle’s name was taken from Robert E. Lee, the Confederate general. The Confederate imagery on the car has made it a long-running subject of controversy.

Production use

The General Lee became famous for stunts, especially jumps, and the production used multiple Chargers over the series’ run. The car’s screen image was maintained through vehicle swaps and modified bodywork.