{"id":1579,"date":"2025-04-14T16:34:54","date_gmt":"2025-04-14T16:34:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/readmore.cx\/?p=1579"},"modified":"2025-04-14T16:34:54","modified_gmt":"2025-04-14T16:34:54","slug":"elvis-presleys-private-flight-from-1962-has-finally-been-sold-the-interior-is-amazing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/readmore.cx\/?p=1579","title":{"rendered":"Elvis Presley\u2019s Private Flight From 1962 Has Finally Been Sold \u2013 The Interior Is Amazing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Elvis Presley was well-known for more than just his phenomenal musical career and distinctive voice, which wowed listeners all over the world.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-6\">\n<div id=\"ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-102\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Food and style\u00a0were also areas in which he excelled\u00a0(blue suede shoes, anyone?)\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>What some people may not know, though, is that the rock star was also a design wizard. To exemplify this point, consider the King of Rock\u2019s famous personal airplane.<\/strong><\/p>\n<header id=\"mvp-post-head\" class=\"left relative\">\n<h3 class=\"mvp-post-cat left\"><span class=\"mvp-post-cat left\">Off The Record<\/span><\/h3>\n<h1 class=\"mvp-post-title entry-title\">Elvis Presley\u2019s Private Flight From 1962 Has Finally Been Sold \u2013 The Interior Is Amazing<\/h1>\n<\/header>\n<section id=\"mvp-content-main\" class=\"post-12898 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-off-the-record tag-elvis-presley tag-elvis-presley-private-flight\" data-ezoic-incontent-sticky=\"overflow changed to clip from hidden and min-ht set\"><strong>Elvis Presley was well-known for more than just his phenomenal musical career and distinctive voice, which wowed listeners all over the world.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-6\">\n<div id=\"ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-102\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Food and style\u00a0were also areas in which he excelled\u00a0(blue suede shoes, anyone?)\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>What some people may not know, though, is that the rock star was also a design wizard. To exemplify this point, consider the King of Rock\u2019s famous personal airplane.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<div>\n<header id=\"mvp-post-head\" class=\"left relative\">\n<h3 class=\"mvp-post-cat left\"><span class=\"mvp-post-cat left\">Off The Record<\/span><\/h3>\n<h1 class=\"mvp-post-title entry-title\">Elvis Presley\u2019s Private Flight From 1962 Has Finally Been Sold \u2013 The Interior Is Amazing<\/h1>\n<\/header>\n<section id=\"mvp-content-main\" class=\"post-12898 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-off-the-record tag-elvis-presley tag-elvis-presley-private-flight\" data-ezoic-incontent-sticky=\"overflow changed to clip from hidden and min-ht set\"><strong>Elvis Presley was well-known for more than just his phenomenal musical career and distinctive voice, which wowed listeners all over the world.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-6\">\n<div id=\"ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-102\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Food and style\u00a0were also areas in which he excelled\u00a0(blue suede shoes, anyone?)\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>What some people may not know, though, is that the rock star was also a design wizard. To exemplify this point, consider the King of Rock\u2019s famous personal airplane.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"fluid-width-video-wrapper\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fmecumauction%2Fphotos%2Fa.158410560849973%2F6034279686596335%2F%3Ftype%3D3&amp;show_text=false&amp;width=500\" name=\"fitvid0\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-7\">\n<div id=\"ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-103\">\n<div>\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/1254144,22520566134\/dailypositiveinfo_com-medrectangle-3_0__container__\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/1254144,22520566134\/dailypositiveinfo_com-medrectangle-3_0\" tabindex=\"0\" title=\"3rd party ad content\" src=\"https:\/\/52787942cde81f31f883bcfbfb0d2702.safeframe.googlesyndication.com\/safeframe\/1-0-41\/html\/container.html\" name=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"250\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" sandbox=\"allow-forms allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation\" data-is-safeframe=\"true\" aria-label=\"Advertisement\" data-google-container-id=\"3\" data-load-complete=\"true\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Elvis Presley bought his own plane in 1962 and had it modified to his specifications.<\/p>\n<p>You can tell the place is fancy just by looking at the carpet, hardwood panels, and crimson velvet chairs.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<section id=\"mvp-content-main\" class=\"post-12898 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-off-the-record tag-elvis-presley tag-elvis-presley-private-flight\" data-ezoic-incontent-sticky=\"overflow changed to clip from hidden and min-ht set\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"&quot;GoogleActiveViewInnerContainer&quot;id=&quot;avic_COaY3ev514wDFfFE9ggdLZ0Rcw&quot;style=&quot;left:0px;top:0px;width:100%;height:100%;position:fixed;pointer-events:none;z-index:-9999;&quot;\">\n<p>After Elvis\u2019s death in 1977, the Lockheed Jetstar model airplane he had possessed for almost three decades sat unused. After that, it was placed on a road in Roswell, New Mexico, USA, to serve as a tourist attraction.<\/p>\n<p>But, the jet was recently sold at auction in Florida for $260,000 to a telephone bidder who claimed to be an Elvis enthusiast.<\/p>\n<header id=\"mvp-post-head\" class=\"left relative\">\n<h3 class=\"mvp-post-cat left\"><span class=\"mvp-post-cat left\">Off The Record<\/span><\/h3>\n<h1 class=\"mvp-post-title entry-title\">Elvis Presley\u2019s Private Flight From 1962 Has Finally Been Sold \u2013 The Interior Is Amazing<\/h1>\n<\/header>\n<section id=\"mvp-content-main\" class=\"post-12898 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-off-the-record tag-elvis-presley tag-elvis-presley-private-flight\" data-ezoic-incontent-sticky=\"overflow changed to clip from hidden and min-ht set\"><strong>Elvis Presley was well-known for more than just his phenomenal musical career and distinctive voice, which wowed listeners all over the world.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-6\">\n<div id=\"ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-102\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Food and style\u00a0were also areas in which he excelled\u00a0(blue suede shoes, anyone?)\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>What some people may not know, though, is that the rock star was also a design wizard. To exemplify this point, consider the King of Rock\u2019s famous personal airplane.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"fluid-width-video-wrapper\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fmecumauction%2Fphotos%2Fa.158410560849973%2F6034279686596335%2F%3Ftype%3D3&amp;show_text=false&amp;width=500\" name=\"fitvid0\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-7\">\n<div id=\"ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-103\">\n<div>\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/1254144,22520566134\/dailypositiveinfo_com-medrectangle-3_0__container__\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/1254144,22520566134\/dailypositiveinfo_com-medrectangle-3_0\" tabindex=\"0\" title=\"3rd party ad content\" src=\"https:\/\/52787942cde81f31f883bcfbfb0d2702.safeframe.googlesyndication.com\/safeframe\/1-0-41\/html\/container.html\" name=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"250\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" sandbox=\"allow-forms allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation\" data-is-safeframe=\"true\" aria-label=\"Advertisement\" data-google-container-id=\"3\" data-load-complete=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Elvis Presley bought his own plane in 1962 and had it modified to his specifications.<\/p>\n<p>You can tell the place is fancy just by looking at the carpet, hardwood panels, and crimson velvet chairs.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-8\">\n<div id=\"ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-104\">\n<div>\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/1254144,22520566134\/dailypositiveinfo_com-medrectangle-4_0__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>After Elvis\u2019s death in 1977, the Lockheed Jetstar model airplane he had possessed for almost three decades sat unused. After that, it was placed on a road in Roswell, New Mexico, USA, to serve as a tourist attraction.<\/p>\n<p>But, the jet was recently sold at auction in Florida for $260,000 to a telephone bidder who claimed to be an Elvis enthusiast.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-9\">\n<div id=\"ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-105\">\n<div>\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/1254144,22520566134\/dailypositiveinfo_com-box-4_0__container__\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/1254144,22520566134\/dailypositiveinfo_com-box-4_0\" tabindex=\"0\" title=\"3rd party ad content\" src=\"https:\/\/52787942cde81f31f883bcfbfb0d2702.safeframe.googlesyndication.com\/safeframe\/1-0-41\/html\/container.html\" name=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"250\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" sandbox=\"allow-forms allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation\" data-is-safeframe=\"true\" aria-label=\"Advertisement\" data-google-container-id=\"5\" data-load-complete=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Elvis and his father, Vernon Presley, were on board the jet when it first rose above the clouds.<\/p>\n<p>Even after more than three decades have passed since Elvis\u2019s untimely demise, the plane has remained in the same New Mexico location. If you look closely, you\u2019ll notice that the plane\u2019s exterior is painted a muted red. Still, the plane is in surprisingly decent shape for its age.<\/p>\n<div class=\"fluid-width-video-wrapper\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fmecumauction%2Fphotos%2Fa.158410560849973%2F6034279973262973%2F%3Ftype%3D3&amp;show_text=false&amp;width=500\" name=\"fitvid1\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>Check out what\u2019s inside\u2026 I\u2019ll just put it this way: I wouldn\u2019t mind a long ride aboard this plane. It looks just what I pictured the King of Rock\u2019s style to be.<\/p>\n<p>The walls are paneled in wood, while the seats are upholstered in plush crimson velvet.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-11\">\n<div id=\"ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-106\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Naturally, there is a\u00a0<strong>\u201chigh tech\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0television set up. There is really just one big room aboard the plane.<\/p>\n<div class=\"fluid-width-video-wrapper\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fmecumauction%2Fphotos%2Fa.158410560849973%2F6034280103262960%2F%3Ftype%3D3&amp;show_text=false&amp;width=500\" name=\"fitvid2\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>The seating appears to be of high quality, and there is ample space for visitors. A tiny kitchen can be found behind the main room.<\/p>\n<p>Check out the microwave, for example. Considering how old it is, I highly doubt that it still functions. Concurrently, picture Elvis getting up from his chair, heading into the kitchen, and spreading a legendary Elvis sandwich, infamously composed of peanut butter, mayonnaise, crispy bacon, and banana, before popping it into the microwave. Fight the Past!<\/p>\n<p>Check out the lavatory! Of course, there should be more velvet, and a much fancier sink. When compared to the cramped quarters on charter flights, this is a breeze.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s not that horrible, is it? Thank goodness I was able to see a glimpse of Elvis\u2019s ideal vacation attire.<\/p>\n<p>As of this moment, the plane\u2019s winning bid at auction was $260,000. The Mecum Kissimmee Collector Vehicle Auction in Florida hosted the sale on January 8.<\/p>\n<p>The new owner placed bids anonymously over the phone.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Check out the video below:<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"fluid-width-video-wrapper\"><iframe title=\"Elvis Presley\u2019s Jet Found Parked in the Desert\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gfMvLF0MnSk?feature=oembed\" name=\"fitvid4\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p><strong>Feel free to SHARE this story if you love Elvis and you know others who do, too!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"&amp;lt;cbotf+*0150034: %2bejvf\/%72;\">\n<div hidden=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"&quot;https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/gen_204?id=xbid&amp;dbm_b=AKAmf-CzniKaC4i4HwkKTz9H5nOcrtgA3epMXKEugKvcJD0mAIbuG2pylnqdDHbm9VS19U3zQvTYZF_R5rlD-RKE5VliaLrASE5RwB2sgtrHK54HfxSbUVk&quot;\" alt=\"&quot;&quot;\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"pvc_clear\"><\/div>\n<p id=\"pvc_stats_1579\" class=\"pvc_stats total_only  \" data-element-id=\"1579\" style=\"\"><i class=\"pvc-stats-icon medium\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"far\" data-icon=\"chart-bar\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-chart-bar fa-w-16 fa-2x\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M396.8 352h22.4c6.4 0 12.8-6.4 12.8-12.8V108.8c0-6.4-6.4-12.8-12.8-12.8h-22.4c-6.4 0-12.8 6.4-12.8 12.8v230.4c0 6.4 6.4 12.8 12.8 12.8zm-192 0h22.4c6.4 0 12.8-6.4 12.8-12.8V140.8c0-6.4-6.4-12.8-12.8-12.8h-22.4c-6.4 0-12.8 6.4-12.8 12.8v198.4c0 6.4 6.4 12.8 12.8 12.8zm96 0h22.4c6.4 0 12.8-6.4 12.8-12.8V204.8c0-6.4-6.4-12.8-12.8-12.8h-22.4c-6.4 0-12.8 6.4-12.8 12.8v134.4c0 6.4 6.4 12.8 12.8 12.8zM496 400H48V80c0-8.84-7.16-16-16-16H16C7.16 64 0 71.16 0 80v336c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h464c8.84 0 16-7.16 16-16v-16c0-8.84-7.16-16-16-16zm-387.2-48h22.4c6.4 0 12.8-6.4 12.8-12.8v-70.4c0-6.4-6.4-12.8-12.8-12.8h-22.4c-6.4 0-12.8 6.4-12.8 12.8v70.4c0 6.4 6.4 12.8 12.8 12.8z\" class=\"\"><\/path><\/svg><\/i> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" alt=\"Loading\" src=\"https:\/\/readmore.cx\/wp-content\/plugins\/page-views-count\/ajax-loader-2x.gif\" border=0 \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"pvc_clear\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Elvis Presley was well-known for more than just his phenomenal musical career and distinctive voice, which wowed listeners all over the world. 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