Estimates say well over 200 1969 Chargers were destroyed in jump scenes and stunts on the show. When the network pulled the plug on Dukes, Warner Brothers contacted Wayne Wooten in Keysville Virginia, the President of the Dodge Charger Registry and offered 17 remaining General Lees for purchase by his members for the cost of $3000 each, regardless of condition. Each member had to sign a contract agreeing never to use the cars in any advertising. Wayne was presented with the last close up General Lee by the studio as he had been in constant contact with them and they appreciated his dedication to the show, and interest in preserving what was left of arguably the most famous car in the world at that time. Wayne later also obtained a 2nd original General Lee that had been jumped in the show, and then hung on a billboard in the Hollywood area to advertise the show. The cars were purchased by members of the Registry as far away as Australia.
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