Corrected entry: Buford Pusser was Sheriff from 1964-1970. Most of the vehicles used are 1967-early 1970's models. For example in the beginning when he is running for sheriff (1964) He is driving a 1967 Chevrolet truck.
Corrected entry: Buford's father is portrayed as a logger. He was actually the Chief of Police.
Correction: This is a fictional account of his life, not a historical biography, as such there are differences attributed to "literary license"
Correction: The movie was based on Pusser, not a historical biography. It's a fictionalized version of his life, and takes place later than when he was actually sheriff.