The Dukes of Hazzard is a popular American television series that ran from 1979 to 1985. The show centred around the ‘Duke Boys’ – cousins Bo and Luke Duke – who drove around Hazzard County in their iconic customised car known as the General Lee. Other Dukes included female cousin Daisy and family patriarch Uncle Jesse. Opposing the Dukes were County Commissioner Boss Hogg and his Sheriff Rosco P. Coltrane. Almost 150 episodes were broadcast during its original run as well as spin-offs, films, toys, video games and a wide range of other merchandise.

UK. Hamleys Christmas Book. 1983

The Dukes of Hazzard Challenge. Ertl. UK advert, 1983. Note the artist’s impression of the General Lee.

The Dukes of Hazzard Challenge. Ertl. UK. Eagle. 1983. This advert appears to show an actual model of the General Lee and is a variant of the one above which shows an artist’s impression.

Airfix catalogue page 1983

Dukes of Hazzard Snapfix kits by Airfix from the French edition Airfix catalogue 1983.

TV thrills! Dukes of Hazzard, Knight Rider and The Fall Guy sets. Airfix. 1984.

Corgi TV, Film & Cartoon Catalogue, 2004

Corgi TV, Film & Cartoon Catalogue. 2004. UK.