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The General Lee, Smokey and the Bandit Tapestry
The General Lee, Smokey and the Bandit Tapestry
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"The General Lee" and "Smokey and the Bandit" are two iconic vehicles from American pop culture, each associated with different films and television series. Here's a brief overview of each:1. **The General Lee**: - **Origin**: The General Lee is a 1969 Dodge Charger used in the television series "The Dukes of Hazzard," which aired from 1979 to 1985. - **Appearance**: The car is known for its distinctive bright orange color with a Confederate battle flag painted on the roof, along with the number "01" on the doors and trunk. - **Use**: The General Lee was driven by the Duke cousins, Bo and Luke Duke, as they navigated various adventures and car chases in the fictional Hazzard County, Georgia. - **Cultural Impact**: The car became an iconic symbol of the show and is often associated with the "Dukes of Hazzard" series. It's celebrated for its high-flying stunts and car chase scenes.2. **Smokey and the Bandit**: - **Origin**: "Smokey and the Bandit" is a 1977 action-comedy film directed by Hal Needham. - **Vehicles**: The film prominently features two vehicles: a black 1977 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am, driven by the character Bo "Bandit" Darville, and a 1977 Kenworth W-900 semi-truck, driven by the character Sheriff Buford T. Justice. - **Plot**: The plot centers around a cross-country chase, with the Bandit driving the Trans Am to illegally transport Coors beer from Texas to Georgia, while Sheriff Justice pursues him. - **Cultural Impact**: "Smokey and the Bandit" was a box office success and became a cultural phenomenon, particularly for its car chase scenes and Burt Reynolds' portrayal of Bandit. The black Trans Am became an iconic symbol of the film and is often associated with the character.Both "The General Lee" and "Smokey and the Bandit" are notable for their role in popularizing certain car models and their enduring impact on American pop culture. The General Lee is closely linked to the "Dukes of Hazzard" television series, while the black Trans Am from "Smokey and the Bandit" is an enduring symbol of the film's fast-paced action and humor.
Measures 68 x 80.
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Good condition. No major rips, tears, etc.
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