| Re: General Lee
Paul
Chrysler re-designed the Charger body in 1968 and it was
very successful in NASCAR..mostly due to the power
of the 426 HEMI. Ford responded with a HEMI engine of their
own (Boss 429) which was also very successful.
Chevrolets during this time were at a distinct HP
disadvantage during the years before HEMIs were outlawed.
Anyway....in 1969 and 1970 the Charger body pretty much
stayed the same...Chrysler sold a LOT of them...mostly
with standard engines. You can still purchase decent
1968-1970 Chargers for a reasonable price EXCEPT for
Charger RT models...which came with the 440 or HEMI.
Prices on RT models (Road and Track) vary basis engine and vehicle condition....nice 440 cars
range from $ 20-$ 50k....HEMIs range from $ 100k - $ 200k.
Chrysler also made 500 Daytona Chargers (pointy nose/large wing) which sell for $ 50k (basket case) up to $ 300k
for a restored HEMI.
The General Lee is a 1969 model...
but it was easy enough to swap sheet metal on a 1968 or 1970
model for movie studios to build the number of cars
needed to make the movie.
MikeD |