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General Lee Dodge Charger Art Print
by John Straton
Product Details
General Lee Dodge Charger art print by John Straton. Our art prints are produced on acid-free papers using archival inks to guarantee that they last a lifetime without fading or loss of color. All art prints include a 1" white border around the image to allow for future framing and matting, if desired.
Design Details
Although the estimated number of General Lees used varies from different sources, according to Ben Jones (Cooter in the show), as well as builders... more
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Comments (89)
Artist's Description
Although the estimated number of General Lees used varies from different sources, according to Ben Jones ("Cooter" in the show), as well as builders involved with the show, 256 General Lees were used to film the series. Others claim about 321 were used in the series. Approximately 17 still exist in various states of repair. On average, more than one General Lee was used up per show. When filming a jump, anywhere from 500 to 1,000 pounds (230 to 450 kg) of sand bags or concrete ballast was placed in the trunk to prevent the car from nosing over. Later in the series the mechanics would raise the front end of the car to keep it from scraping against the ramp causing it to lose speed, thereby providing a cushion for the driver upon landing. Stunt drivers report enjoying the flights but hating the landings. Despite the ballast, the landing attitude of the car was somewhat unpredictable, resulting in moderate to extremely violent forces, depending on how it landed. On many of the jumps the c...
About John Straton
From my Grandfathers Leica M3 To my Current OMD EM1 MK2 With Leica Autofocus and Leica R Lenses. I learned a lot from my grandfather " The Lenses are what takes the Picture The Body is a light tight box" Once photographing meant a large box camera on a tripod, shifting film plate after each shot - and working with a dark cloth over your head and the camera.But then something happened.The Leica was extremely compact and could be fitted with a very high quality lens that enabled photographers to work in ordinary outdoor settings with available light. It was always instantly ready to capture life and action effortlessly from any angle with the photographer often able to remain unnoticed. Without the usual heavy equipment, photographs...
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Jeannie Rhode
John, Congratulations on your Sale !
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Sunil Kapadia
Congratulations!
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Lyric Lucas
Congratulations your creative art is featured in the INDUSTRIAL ART group! Wonderful capture!
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John Straton
Thanks Laurie Pike featured my artwork in the group Touch of Color on Black and white
John Straton
Thanks HJBH Photography featured my artwork in the group The Light Painters
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Thanks M and L Creations featured my artwork in the group Digitally Altered Original
E Faithe Lester
Fantastic -- love the reflections on this orange beauty and the angle of your shot.
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Sonali Gangane
Lovely!L
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MB Art factory
Beautiful!
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Henry Kowalski
Classic!
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Laurie Perry
Great shot of this famous car!
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Ella Kaye
General Lee never looked better....fantastic presentation
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Jeanne Fischer
love it
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Ginny Barklow
Revisiting this great image!! L
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Deena Stoddard
super image!
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Greg and Chrystal Mimbs
Wonderful work!
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Craig Carter
Immaculate! Nice capture
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RC DeWinter
This pops, nice shot
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Elena Nosyreva
Great capture, John!
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Leif Sohlman
well presented
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Teresa Zieba
Great find John. Love the color.
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John Straton
Thanks Mark Spearman featured my artwork in the group American Muscle Cars 1950..