Elvis Presley’s private jet from 1962 holds a significant place in his collection of aircrafts

Elvis Presley’s private jet from 1962 holds a significant place in his collection of aircrafts. 

This Lockheed aircraft was the third one he owned, showcasing his affinity for exclusive aerial transportation. What made this particular plane even more special to him was that he shared it with his father, Vernon Presley.

Acquired by Elvis in 1976, just a year before his untimely demise, the jet’s subsequent years were not as eventful. It was sold in 1977 and remained parked in a desert in Roswell, New Mexico, for the next 35 years. Over time, the engines and flight components were removed, rendering the aircraft incapable of flying.

Acquired by Elvis in 1976, just a year before his untimely demise, the jet’s subsequent years were not as eventful. It was sold in 1977 and remained parked in a desert in Roswell, New Mexico, for the next 35 years. Over time, the engines and flight components were removed, rendering the aircraft incapable of flying.

Despite these limitations, the Elvis Presley private jet has garnered substantial interest in recent years. Being the only Elvis aircraft available for sale (the other two are permanently displayed in Graceland), it has gone up for auction multiple times. In 2017, it fetched a price of $430,000.