You Won't Believe How Much These Famous Movie Props Sold For

The 1969 Dodge Charger from Dukes of Hazzard

This car, also known as "General Lee," was one of the most important vehicles of the 1980s, specifically because of the movie Dukes of Hazzard. Nobody doubts that Dukes of Hazzard was a popular movie, but do you really think it should have been sold for so much?...

That Much for a Car?

Before General Lee got sold, it was owned by actor John Schneider. After the show got caught up in rightful controversy over the confederate flag that was painted on the roof, it got canceled and Schneider decided to sell the vehicle. In an auction, Schneider sold the whip for a whopping $9,900,500. 

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.