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Elvis Presley's private jet once owned by King of Rock and Roll

09.12.2022

Elvis Presley fans can now have a piece of the King of Rock and Roll's luxurious lifestyle.

A private jet previously owned by 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 has a faded red exterior with silver accents, while the interior is decked out with red velvet seats, gold-plated accents and a red plush carpet.

The jet is equipped with a Kenmore microwave, television with an RCA VCR player and a cassette player.

The interior cabin can seat up to nine passengers.

Presley owned a private jet, which was one of several private jets that were owned by the aircraft. Two others, a Convair 880 jet and another JetStar, are on display at Graceland, Memphis.

Included with the aircraft is a copy of the aircraft security agreement document signed by Presley himself and the bill of sale documentation.

The listing stated that Lockheed's JetStar was the executive jet of choice for countless celebrities, recognized dignitaries and star-studded celebrities for decades.

With a busy tour 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 over the country. Elvis kept several pilots on a 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.

The original version of the story said the aircraft had a starting bid of $840,000. Presley purchased the jet in 1976 for that amount.