The General Lee car (named after General Robert E. Lee of the Confederate army) was embroiled in a first big controversy in 2015.

Adding to that, the infamous orange sports car made famous by The Dukes of Hazzard is known best as the “ General Lee,” named after Robert E. Lee, the 19th century U.S. confederate general.

The two-time Masters champ said Friday he'll replace it with the U.S. flag on the roof of the "General Lee 01." The Canadian Press ...

Watson said Friday, July 3, 2015, he'll replace it with the U.S. flag on the roof of the "General Lee 01." (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, Rob Schumacher, File) MARICOPA COUNTY OUT; MAGS OUT; NO SALES ...

Fearing Confederate flag backlash, NASCAR nixes PGA pro Watson’s appearance with ‘General Lee’ By Chris Jenkins The Associated Press Posted February 17, 2012 9:33 am 2 min read ...

The two-time Masters champ said Friday he'll replace it with the U.S. flag on the roof of the "General Lee 01." ...

Read this car news article from 2009-08-28. 1969 Dodge Charger « General Lee » for sale!

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. — Bubba Watson says he's painting over the Confederate flag on his car made popular in “The Dukes of Hazzard” television series. The two-time Masters champ said ...