Who Owns “Lee 1?”
Professional golfer Bubba Watson is the owner of the original “Lee 1” car. Lee 1 was the original car that was used for the pilot episode. There was a full frame-on restoration done to the car to ensure that it was restored to the proper condition. Some changes were done to the car once Watson got ahold of it. The confederate flag on the hood was removed and an American flag was put in its place (via Hot Cars).
There was a lot of uproar in the fan community because he didn’t keep the car in its original condition. The final result of a car that was far from the original and that didn’t sit well with fans. The original General Lee is one of the rarest cars on the road today and a lot of enthusiasts have waited for the opportunity to grab it.