Elvis Presley's private jet sells for whopping $260,000

Elvis Presley\u0027s private jet has sold for a whopping $260,000 after spending 40 years gathering dust in the desert.

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The late King of Rock and Roll’s 1962 Lockheed 1329 Jetstar has been sitting on the tarmac at the Roswell International Air Center in New Mexico for the past four decades, but it has now found a new home after going under the hammer on what would have been Presley’s 88th birthday.From our newsroom to your inbox at noon, the latest headlines, stories, opinion and photos from the Toronto Sun.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.

The ‘Hound Dog’ rocker bought the aircraft in 1976 for the mega-sum of $840,000, and it was used to transport his infamous manager Colonel Tom Parker, his band, crew and their gear to his gigs. While the outside is in desperate need of repairs, the inside has the original 60s red velvet seats, wood panels, gold finishing, plus a retro entertainment system.Article content

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