Are You An Elvis Presley Fan? Private Jet And His Guitar Will Be Auctioned In Los Angeles Here

Elvis' private jet up for auction. (Source: GWS Auctions via The National News)

JAKARTA - Are you a fan of Elvis 'King of Rock and Roll' Presley? Don't miss the chance to have nearly 200 of his personal collection items up for auction this month.

The item that caught the eye at this auction was of course the Lockheed Jetstar private jet, which Elvis bought for his father Vernon Presley in 1976, a year before the death of the 'King'.

The plane was previously listed for sale in 2018, when it was listed on Dubizzle, the United Arab Emirates' largest online classifieds site, but has been parked in the New Mexico desert ever since.

With room for eight passengers, this 1962 plane features a red velvet interior, thick carpet and wood paneling. There are bathrooms and a music system, ideal for shoppers looking to listen to Burning Love, All Shook Up, or hundreds of other Elvis songs.

The plane is one of only 204 units of its kind that was a private project between Jetstar and Lockheed, it's a favorite with A-listers such as Frank Sinatra, President Lyndon B Johnson and country music legend Kenny Rogers, all of whom are of the same type.

The former Elvis jet is still owned by an 80-year-old enthusiast who wants to see the plane restored, said GWS Auctions, the company that facilitated the sale.

Interior of an Elvis private jet up for auction. (Source: GWS Auctions via The National News)

But any new owner hoping to take the singer's jet into the air may face a challenge. The aircraft lacked engines and most of the components from its cockpit were missing, rendering it no longer airworthy.

Interestingly, the plane will be sold with a letter from Elvis' ex-wife, Priscilla Presley.

"This is a very important piece of history because it was the only jet that Elvis bought with his father. Elvis has always wanted to support his father's entrepreneurial endeavors, especially after losing his mother so quickly. Elvis loves and respects his father very much and this jet is a part of him and his life. his father's heart," he wrote in the letter.

Not only that, the buyer will also receive a full copy of the Federal Aviation Administration Blue Ribbon Certified Document on the history of the aircraft.

The good news again, the private jet was not the only memento of Elvis that was auctioned at the Sunset Marquis Hotel, Los Angeles, United States on August 27 next.

Among the items up for auction include Elvis' 1968 Hagstrom V2 guitar, which has a $750,000 price tag, the original Heartbreak Hotel lyricboard for $50,000 to the 1973 Lincoln Continental Limousine sedan, which the star owns and drives.

There is also a large collection of personal jewelry belonging to Elvis and his manager Colonel Tom Parker, including gem-studded rings, gold cufflinks and luxury watches. The items are part of the missing collection and do not belong to Priscilla Presley.