Close X
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
ADVT 
Hollywood

Two private planes of Elvis Presley go on sale

Darpan News Desk IANS, 03 Sep, 2014 07:12 AM
  • Two private planes of Elvis Presley go on sale
Two private airplanes that once belonged to legendary rock star Elvis Presley are now on sale and could disappear by 2015 from the late singer's Graceland mansion, where they have been on display for the last 30 years.
 
Both planes appeared this week on the aircraft sales website Controller with their descriptions and specifications.
 
The Lisa Marie, a 1960 Convair 880 named after Elvis's only daughter, is a four-engine airplane with a private bedroom, a stereo system and a bathroom with gold fittings.
 
Hound Dog II, a JetStar, was used as a substitute aircraft while the Lisa Marie was being remodelled to suit the likings of the King.
 
The airplanes' owner, K.G. Coker, who acquired them in 1977 after Presley's death, said "they are museum pieces" and expresses a willingness to hear any serious offers, though he has avoided setting a price.
 
Up to now, the planes have been two of the most visited items at the Elvis Presley mansion in Memphis.
 
The last time the Lisa Marie flew was in 1977 on a trip from Los Angeles to the funeral of Elvis Presley, with his ex-wife Priscilla Presley and former Beatle George Harrison on board. 

MORE Hollywood ARTICLES

My children know they are lucky: Julianne Moore

My children know they are lucky: Julianne Moore
Actress Julianne Moore's children may be privileged to be growing up in a famous household, but they do not take it for granted....

My children know they are lucky: Julianne Moore

'Iron Man 3' director to make 'The Destroyer' film

'Iron Man 3' director to make 'The Destroyer' film
Shane Black, who directed "Iron Man 3", will now go behind the camera for a movie adaptation of action book series "The Destroyer"....

'Iron Man 3' director to make 'The Destroyer' film

'Sex, Fame & Murder: The Luka Magnotta Story' Pulled From Montreal Film Festival

'Sex, Fame & Murder: The Luka Magnotta Story' Pulled From Montreal Film Festival
MONTREAL - A documentary on alleged dismemberment killer Luka Rocco Magnotta has been pulled at the last minute from the Montreal World Film Festival and a French-language TV documentary channel.

'Sex, Fame & Murder: The Luka Magnotta Story' Pulled From Montreal Film Festival

Leonardo DiCaprio visits Alberta oilsands to research documentary

Leonardo DiCaprio visits Alberta oilsands to research documentary
FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. - Actor Leonardo DiCaprio is the latest celebrity to visit Alberta's oilsands. Sources involved with the visit say DiCaprio is doing research for an environmental documentary.

Leonardo DiCaprio visits Alberta oilsands to research documentary

Tom Hanks in Canada, says players at upcoming FIFA 2015 Women's World Cup deserve grass

Tom Hanks in Canada, says players at upcoming FIFA 2015 Women's World Cup deserve grass
Actor Tom Hanks has added his voice to those protesting the artificial turf surfaces that Canadian venues will use at the upcoming FIFA 2015 Women's World Cup.

Tom Hanks in Canada, says players at upcoming FIFA 2015 Women's World Cup deserve grass

Madonna's used lingerie to go on auction

Madonna's used lingerie to go on auction
 A collection of memorabilia related to Madonna will go under the hammer Nov 7, courtesy Julien's Auctions of Beverly Hills. Up for grabs items include the lingerie the "Material Girl" singer wore for a photo shoot recently.

Madonna's used lingerie to go on auction