The "Richard Petty Race Car" Bo and Luke buy from Ace is actually "Lee 1", the first General Lee Charger that made the first ever jump in the first episode. The car was later found and purchased. The car was so badly damaged from its jump, it was sold to someone else, who still hadn't done anything to repair it. It was sold once more before being completely restored by the new owner.
Sheriff Rosco Coltrane stated he was an honest law enforcement officer for 20 years, then they changed the budget, taking away his retirement, which forced him to change into the type of sheriff he was.
Jerry Rushing that plays Ace the used car dealer wrote the book that the Dukes of Hazzard was based on and was the model for Bo Duke.
The writer of this episode, Bob Clark, went on to greater fame as the director of Porky's (1981) and A Christmas Story (1983).
First appearance in the series by Peggy Rea playing Lulu Hogg, Boss' demanding wife. This was Rea's only appearance in Season 1.