Bubba Watson is Ruining Lee #1

[Mike DC]

 
I have no doubt that Watson has gotten some phone calls from handlers & sponsors about the flag on his car in the last week or so. 

For all w know he might be looking at a choice between removing the flag or losing $________ in endorsement deals.

[freddyd02]

I disagree. I think many people care.  This car should've been sold to a COLLECTOR, not a golfing hack with a bankroll.

Personally, it wouldn't bother me to see all General Lees turned back to what they were before the orange paint job; parts cars.  




No one cares what you think.  

[Lennard]

  Dick turbin doesn't care for anything that isn't up to his standard as in a survivor or original Hemi car. He thinks that everybody has money like him.

[Mytur Binsdirti]

Dick turbin doesn't care for anything that isn't up to his standard as in a survivor or original Hemi car. He thinks that everybody has money like him.

That's right, and don't you forget it.

[JB400]

Must be missing his buddy, Cooter

[Mytur Binsdirti]

Must be missing his buddy, Cooter

Where is 'ol grumpy Cooter these days?

[skip68]

I call him dirty T.      he's OK, just enjoys a little fun with us white guys.   

[TCB]

Dick turbin doesn't care for anything that isn't up to his standard as in a survivor or original Hemi car. He thinks that everybody has money like him.

Huh?  I think Mytur is very much in line with most peoples thinking.

As far as Bubba Watson and his General Lee are concerned, if he's going to paint over the flag then just repaint the car to its original T5 bronze, beat the shit out of it with a sledge hammer and dump the pile of shit where it came from.....buried in kudzu on the side of Georgia hillside.

Also when it comes to Bubba, what if all Americans suddenly decided to hate people named Bubba?  

Would this douche sell himself out and change his name to Steve or Joe?

The answer is:

YES.

[1974dodgecharger]

lose 2 million in endorsements vs removing flag from car!!!


WINNER: 2 MILLION DOLLARS

[TCB]

lose 2 million in endorsements vs removing flag from car!!!


WINNER: 2 MILLION DOLLARS

Disagree. The long term winner is always integrity.

[Todd Wilson]

He's such a pusssy, he should change his last name to Twatson.

[Ghoste]

Maybe some other collector will step up and buy it from him sooner or later and fix whatever he messes up. 

[Stevearino]

Bottom line. That car without that flag is pointless. Kinda like when Nascar die cast collectors could not get their favorite cars with beer sponsors printed on them because they were technically toys. Can't let kids know that beer exists. So what is next. Everybody freaked out when the Taliban blew up the old Budda statues but I bet there will soon be a movement to blow up Stone Mountain.  http://:slap:  I hope he just sells the car on the down low and donates the money to something more PC like and inner city solar powered light rail system.

[Mytur Binsdirti]

Huh?  I think Mytur is very much in line with most peoples thinking.

It's refreshing to see that some here acknowledge my honesty and brilliance. Now if only more people would think and be like me...................

[Ghoste]

If we do, can we get one those hats too?

[Lennard]

It's refreshing to see that some here acknowledge my honesty and brilliance. Now if only more people would think and be like me...................

Never argue with an idiot. They will only bring you down to their level and beat you with experience.

[lukedukem]

Maybe some other collector will step up and buy it from him sooner or later and fix whatever he messes up. 

That might be happening. We can hope.

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2015/07/06/new-home-for-dukes-hazzard-general-lee/

Luke

[XS29L9Bxxxxxx]

Maybe some other collector will step up and buy it from him sooner or later and fix whatever he messes up. 

That might be happening. We can hope.

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2015/07/06/new-home-for-dukes-hazzard-general-lee/

Luke

Interesting story. And beside #8? 

[Ghoste]

I didn't read the story but I do hope he's selling it.

[lukedukem]

I didn't read the story but I do hope he's selling it.

Brian Grams from Volo auto museum is interested

Museum offers new home for golf star's 'Dukes of Hazard' car

Brian Grams doesn't need another bright orange 1969 Dodge Charger -- but says he's in a race against time to buy the first General Lee 01 car before its current owner, golf-pro Bubba Watson, makes good on his promise to paint over the Confederate flag emblazoned on the roof of the vehicle.

Grams, the director of the Volo Auto Museum, told FoxNews.com on Monday he believes the car is an iconic piece of television history that should be preserved in its current form and displayed in his museum. It might even go next to the other General Lee car that's on display -- and a crowd pleaser.

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"It's one of the top five TV cars of all time," Grams said.

Grams said he reached out to Watson through social media and though he has not heard back, he's optimistic Watson will hear him out.

"He's up against a double-edge sword," Grams said. "A good solution would be to sell it to the museum. "

Watson, a two-time Masters Tournament winner, announced on Twitter last week that he was planning on painting over the Confederate flag with an American flag, amid controversy surrounding the embattled symbol.

Watson initially paid about $121,000 (taxes included) for the car in 2012.

The "Lee 1" was the first car built for "The Dukes of Hazzard" television show, and could be seen flying through the air during the opening credits of the popular sitcom.

After the show was canceled, the busted up vehicle turned up in a junkyard. 

It was fully restored, put on the auction block and bought by Watson.

Watson's July 2 tweet -- "All men ARE created equal. I believe that so I will be painting the American flag over the roof of the General Lee #USA" -- went over like a lead balloon to many of his followers.

Chris Lawrence @Senator51 responded, "@bubbawatson. Unbelievable you would cave in to this nonsense. Sell car and donate the proceeds to a worthy cause if you want to feel good."

Fox Sports analyst Clay Travis went so far as to call Watson "an idiot and a coward," in a recent column.

Grams told FoxNews.com he isn't looking for a donation from Watson and is willing to "pay fair market value" for the car.

Grams already has on his lot one version of the "General Lee," which he calls "one of the staples" of his museum. His car -- "General Lee No. 8" -- was the last one built for the first season of the "Dukes of Hazzard." In all, 249 cars were made. Eleven remain in existence, Grams said.

The Illinois-based Volo Auto Museum also showcases more than 300 "classic, antique, muscle and Hollywood cars."  The Tinsletown trophies include the 1994 "Flintmobile" from the "Flinstones" movie, the 2004 Harley Chopper used in the movie "Ghost Rider" and the 2002 Aston Marton used in the James Bond movie "Die Another Day."

Multiple attempts to reach Watson for a comment by FoxNews.com were not immediately returned

Luke

[JB400]

Grams needs to update his GL registry.  There's more than 11 original GL's in existence.

[GL#10]

Grams already has on his lot one version of the "General Lee," which he calls "one of the staples" of his museum. His car -- "General Lee No. 8" -- was the last one built for the first season of the "Dukes of Hazzard." In all, 249 cars were made. Eleven remain in existence, Grams said.

What a load of horse shit ,  General lee #8 ha  ,  the car was never built by the Ga crew for the 1st season or made it on screen , it was built long after the show had moved to California by Don Schisler for his son.


Volo (Grams)  is responsible for a lot of  the misinformation out there concerning General Lee's  , i had caught Volo out before with a replica on Display with the one of 17 paperwork , guy there stated it was one of the 17 , after letting the Dodge Charger registry know about it , and Wayne contacted them , the paperwork was withdrawn and they had mysteriously found it in the glove compartment when the brought the replica .


 

[Ghoste]

They are less a museum than they are a dealership but I still hope they buy that car from Watson.