RC General Lee: Dukes of Hazzard Remote Control Car Options
The General Lee, the orange 1969 Dodge Charger from The Dukes of Hazzard, is available as an RC car in several forms: toy-grade 1/24 and 1/18 models (older ones on 27 MHz), Jada Toys’ 1/16 RC General Lee on 2.4 GHz, and custom hobby-grade builds in 1/16 and 1/10 scale made from a ’69 Charger body on a drift or touring chassis. Toys are ready to drive; a hobby-grade General Lee is a body-painting project. Here’s what’s out there and how to build one.
By Kyle HilsonUpdated: October 20263 min read
RC General Lee options
| Option | Scale | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jada Toys RC General Lee | 1/16 | Toy-grade, 2.4 GHz | Plastic body, ages 6+, several cars can drive together |
| Older licensed toys | 1/24, 1/18 | Toy-grade, often 27 MHz | Collectibles on the used market |
| Custom hobby-grade builds | 1/16, 1/10 | Hobby chassis + painted body | Sold by individual builders or built yourself |
From retailer and marketplace listings, checked October 2026. Licensed products come and go; collectors’ price guides track the older ones.
How to build a hobby-grade General Lee
- Chassis: a 1/10 touring or drift chassis (190–200 mm body width) for on-road; a 2WD drag or street chassis for the classic burnout style.
- Body: a clear polycarbonate 1969 Dodge Charger body in the matching width; check wheelbase compatibility.
- Paint: inside with polycarbonate paint: orange as the main colour, black backing; mask the windows.
- Decals: “01” door numbers, roof flag, “General Lee” lettering from aftermarket decal sets. Note that some licensed products have changed the roof graphics over the years.
- Wheels: American Racing-style five-spoke wheels in the right size complete the look.
- Extras: a sound module with a horn and LED lights add to the effect.
Body painting basics are in what RC car bodies are made of.
Can an RC General Lee jump?
The show’s famous jumps are tempting to copy. Toy-grade and on-road chassis aren’t built for it; low suspension and thin bodies break on landing. If you want jumps, fit the body (or a hard-mounted version) on a short course or monster-truck chassis, accept a less scale look, and reinforce the body inside. For display and scale driving, keep it on-road.
Buying tips
- Decide: toy for fun, collectible, or hobby-grade project.
- Toy-grade: check the radio frequency and that batteries and remote are included.
- Custom builds: ask what chassis, motor, ESC and radio are used and whether parts are standard.
- Vintage models: check for battery corrosion and missing parts.
Choosing the right scale
A 1/24 toy fits on a desk and suits young fans. A 1/16 model is large enough to drive outside on smooth ground and still fit on a shelf. A 1/10 custom build has the most presence and uses standard hobby parts, so it can be repaired and upgraded, but it needs a painted body and more space to drive. For collectors, an unopened licensed toy in its box often keeps its value better than a modified car.
FAQ
Is there a 1/10 RC General Lee?
Mostly as custom builds: a 1969 Charger body painted as the General Lee on a 1/10 touring or drift chassis.
Who makes the RC General Lee?
Jada Toys has made a 1/16 RC General Lee; various toy makers have produced others over the years.
What car is the General Lee?
A 1969 Dodge Charger from The Dukes of Hazzard.
Can I make a General Lee from another RC car?
Yes, with a compatible ’69 Charger body, paint and decals on your existing chassis.
More on this topic: the complete RC Cars guide covers the basics behind this article.
About 20 years in RC. Mostly boats in the NAVIGA Mini Eco Expert class, with many self-made parts; also a King Motor Baja 5B, a home-built electric plane, home-built nitro planes he has flown, and an RC helicopter. More about SwellRC
