A modified 1969 Dodge Charger, painted to look like the “General Lee” from the television show “The Dukes of Hazzard,” has sold on eBay for $9,900,500. The bid, if genuine, puts it only $1.1 million away from the record amount ever bid on a car, at $11 million for a 1931 Bugatti Type 41 Royale Sports Coupe auctioned by Christie’s in 1987.
What makes this model of the “General” special is that it was originally owned by Schneider before its use on the “Dukes” and was leased by him to Warner Bros. for its appearances on the show.
Schneider is auctioning the car to produce a sequel to his film “Collier & Co., Hot Pursuit,” a limited release film produced by, directed by, distributed by and starring Schneider.