If you grew up in the 80s, there’s a good chance you watched the television show, The Dukes of Hazzard. In case you’re not familiar, it was a show about two brothers who drove around in a car called the “General Lee.” Now, if you’re like most people, you probably don’t remember the name of the car. But if you grew up in the 90s or 2000s, chances are you know exactly what we’re talking about. The car was actually named after one of the antagonists on the show, Boss Hogg. And while it may seem silly now, at the time naming a car after a character from a TV show was pretty big deal. In this blog post, we will explore how the name of the Dukes of Hazzard car became such a big deal and how you can tap into that nostalgia to market your brand.
The Dukes of Hazzard Car
The Hazzard County Car is a 1969 Pontiac GTO that was used in the television series “The Dukes of Hazzard.” The car was customized by the show’s creators, Bud Ekins and Tom Massie, to fit the characters Sheriff Rosco P. Coltrane and his deputy, Deputy Enos Strate. The car features a distinctive “Hazzard County” paint job with blue and yellow stripes running horizontally across the body.
The Hazzard County Car
The Hazzard County Car is a classic car that was used in the television show “The Dukes of Hazzard.” The car was originally owned by Bo Duke and his cousins Luke and Tom. The car has since been restored and is now on display in the museum located at the iconic Muscle Shoals, Alabama location where the show was filmed.
The Boatswain’s Mate’s Car
The Boatswain’s Mate’s Car
The Boatswain’s Mate’s Car is one of the most recognizable vehicles in Hazzard County. The car was first seen in the television show “The Dukes of Hazzard” and has remained a fan favorite ever since. The car is a distinctive blue Dodge Charger with a white stripe running down the middle of the car. The stripe is meant to represent the stripe on a boatswain’s uniform.
The car was designed by Ford designers and built by Ghia in Italy. It was one of the last cars that Ford designed before they stopped making cars themselves. The Boatswain’s Mate’s Car is so recognizable that it has been used as a prop for various movies and TV shows over the years, including “The Fast and the Furious” and “Gone Girl”.
The Sheriff’s Car
The Sheriff’s Car
The Ford Torino that served as the Sheriff’s car on the television show “The Dukes of Hazzard” is now on display at the National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C. The car was donated by the producers of the show to the museum in 1984.
Conclusion
The 1977 Dukes of Hazzard car was a iconic symbol of the show and its fans. Unfortunately, the car is now unavailable to purchase. If you’re interested in owning a piece of TV history, your best bet is to find an original or replica car from the show.