Elvis Presley's private jet hits auction block
Mecum’s Kissimmee auction will take place in January 2023
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Elvis Presley fans can soon have a piece of the "King of Rock and Roll's" luxurious lifestyle.
A private jet that previously belonged to Presley is hitting the auction block.
The 1962 Lockheed 1329 JetStar was purchased by the "Jailhouse Rock" singer in 1976, according to Mecum auctions, a year before his death.
The aircraft features a faded red exterior with silver accents, while the custom interior is decked out with red velvet seats, gold-plated accents and a red plush carpet.
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Elvis Presley’s jet has been stored for decades at the Roswell International Air Center in New Mexico. (Mecum Auctions / Fox News)
The jet includes a Kenmore microwave, television with an RCA VCR player and a cassette player.
Inside Elvis Presley's private jet includes an onboard Kenmore microwave, television with RCA VCR player and a cassette player. (Mecum Auctions / Fox News)
The interior cabin can seat up to nine passengers.
The interior cabin can seat up to nine passengers in Elvis Presley's private jet. (Mecum Auctions / Fox News)
Presley’s jet has been stored at the Roswell International Air Center in New Mexico for decades. Its engines and many cockpit components have been removed.
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The aircraft was one of several private jets owned by Presley. Two others – a Convair 880 jet and another JetStar – are on display at his home, Graceland, in Memphis.
This was only one of the planes previously owned by Elvis Presley. ( Mecum Auctions / Fox News)
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Included with the jet is a copy of the aircraft security agreement document signed by Presley himself and the aircraft bill of sale documentation.
The plane came with a copy of the Aircraft Security Agreement signed by Elvis Presley himself. ( Mecum Auctions / Fox News)
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"For decades, Lockheed’s JetStar was the executive jet of choice for countless A-listers, recognized dignitaries and star-studded celebrities," the listing noted.
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"With a busy touring schedule, these crafts were needed to transport the singer, his TCB band, backup groups, Col. Tom Parker and the ever-present Memphis Mafia to venues, concerts and appearances all around the country. Elvis kept several pilots on retainer that were ready to fly him to adoring fans at a moment’s notice," the site added.
The Mecum’s Kissimmee auction will take place in January 2023.
Correction: The original version of this story said the aircraft had a starting bid of $840,000. Presley purchased the jet in 1976 for that amount.