Elvis Presley’s $840K plush, red velvet private jet up for auction

Elvis Presley's personal jet is ready to hit the public sale block on January 8, 2023.
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One in every of Elvis Presley’s personal jets is hitting the public sale block.

The King of Rock and Roll bought the airplane again on Dec. 22, 1976, for $840,000, in keeping with Mecum Auctions.

Whoever bids the very best may also get a duplicate of the plane safety settlement signed by Presley and a duplicate of the plane invoice of sale documentation.

Options embody a pink exterior with silver accents, plus customized inside upholstery with pink velvet and gold end hardware.

There's an onboard Kenmore microwave, a tv with a VCR participant and a cassette participant.

Different options embody wooden cabin paneling and window shades.

The airplane can accommodate as much as 9 passengers.

Elvis Presley bought the jet again in 1976 for $840,000.

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The cockpit.

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The plane can accommodate as much as six passengers.

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The classic tv.

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There are six passenger chairs that comes with swivel and recline performance. It additionally comes with an onboard toilet with an arrogance.

For delivery, the public sale web site notes that the aircrafts would require disassembly.

“For many years, Lockheed’s JetStar was the manager jet of alternative for numerous A-listers, acknowledged dignitaries and star-studded celebrities,” the itemizing explains.

The Kenmore microwave.

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The cassette and music station.

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The rest room with a pink velvet-covered bathroom.

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Six chairs include a swivel and recliner choice.

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The airplane is certainly one of a number of personal jets that have been owned by Presley, with two at present on show at Graceland. It's certainly one of 202 JetStar airplanes produced by the aerospace, arms, protection, data safety and know-how company Lockheed Martin.

Months earlier than Presley’s demise, he offered the jet. It later ended up with a Saudi Arabian firm.

“The JetStar was then moved to Roswell Worldwide Air Heart (ROW) in Roswell, New Mexico, the place it’s been saved for many years and resides to this present day,” the public sale itemizing provides.

“Whereas the P&W engines and plenty of cockpit parts have been eliminated and no engines or alternative components will likely be included with the sale of Elvis’ jet, it serves as an unimaginable restoration alternative and an opportunity to create a singular Elvis exhibit for all of the world to get pleasure from.”

The public sale is ready to put on Jan. 8, 2023.