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Dude. You Wrecked The General Lee

By Jim O'Brien March 6th
390604 02: The Dukes Of Hazard "General Lee" is displayed at the Peterson Automotive Museum auto auction June 15, 2001 in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Jason Kirk/Getty Images)

This is why we can’t have nice things. What’s more fun that driving one of the 300 General Lee’s made for “The Dukes Of Hazzard”? We all dream of taking a spin in our favorite TV (or movie) car – but this guy wrecked it. DUDE YOU WRECKED THE GENERAL LEE!

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Who remembers The General Lee jump at Autorama?

And since we’re talking about TV cars – here’s our top five list…see if you agree:

Here are the top five coolest TV cars from TV shows:

  1. Batmobile from Batman: The iconic Batmobile is a custom-made car specifically designed for Batman. It is a sleek, black, and futuristic car that can do incredible stunts and has many hidden weapons and gadgets.
  2. K.I.T.T. from Knight Rider: K.I.T.T. is a talking car that was the sidekick of Michael Knight in the popular 80s TV show. It has a sleek black design, advanced artificial intelligence, and an array of high-tech features that make it a one-of-a-kind car.
  3. General Lee from The Dukes of Hazzard: The General Lee is an orange 1969 Dodge Charger that was the main car in The Dukes of Hazzard. It is famous for its iconic “01” number painted on the doors, its ability to jump over obstacles, and its horn that plays the first twelve notes of “Dixie.”
  4. The Mystery Machine from Scooby-Doo: The Mystery Machine is a custom-painted van that is the main mode of transportation for the Scooby-Doo gang. It is a classic hippie-style van with a psychedelic paint job and is known for its association with the popular cartoon series.
  5. Magnum’s Ferrari from Magnum, P.I.: The Ferrari 308 GTS driven by Magnum in the hit 80s TV show was a red sports car that added to the show’s appeal. It was a sleek and stylish car that represented Magnum’s luxury lifestyle and adventurous spirit.

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