Elvis Presley was well-known for more than just his phenomenal musical career and distinctive voice, which wowed listeners all over the world.
Food and style were also areas in which he excelled (blue suede shoes, anyone?)
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’s famous personal airplane.
You can tell the place is fancy just by looking at the carpet, hardwood panels, and crimson velvet chairs.
After Elvis’s 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.
But, the jet was recently sold at auction in Florida for $260,000 to a telephone bidder who claimed to be an Elvis enthusiast.
Elvis and his father, Vernon Presley, were on board the jet when it first rose above the clouds.
Even after more than three decades have passed since Elvis’s untimely demise, the plane has remained in the same New Mexico location. If you look closely, you’ll notice that the plane’s exterior is painted a muted red. Still, the plane is in surprisingly decent shape for its age.
