Elvis Presley’s private plane with the original red velvet seats and other fittings is up for auction again after it was abandoned in a desert in New Mexico.
The faded 1962 Jetstar plane has been sitting in a desert in Roswell, New Mexico for over 35 years. However, the antique plane may soon leave its current home if a buyer in next month’s Mecum Actions chooses to restore the iconic piece of history.
Elvis owned three jets in his time and the Jetstar was purchased by The King for $840,000 in 1976, just a year before he died.
The auction listing reads, “Elvis and his effect on the music industry are known the world over, and this opportunity for a new owner to acquire an extravagant piece of his aviation past is a momentous occasion with untold room for flights of rock ‘n’ roll fancy.”
This is not the first time that the jet has been up for action. In 2017 the jet sold for about $430,000. It’s unknown why the jet is up for auction again, but it will need a new engine and a cockpit makeover before it flies again.
While the vintage nine-seater airplane might cost a small fortune to fix, the plane features its original cassette player, and wood cabin paneling, as well as the 1970s charm that was enjoyed by the King of Rock and Roll himself.
Not only does the jet feature red velvet seats and the original cassette player, but it also has a television, microwave, and restroom. The plane has never been restored and features the very seats that Elvis and his crew have sat in.
Along with the jet, copies of aircraft documents signed by Presley also come with the jet.
The two other jets that Presley owned are currently on display at Graceland in Memphis, Tennessee.
