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Elvis Presley's Private Jets Up For Sale But They'll Cost A Fortune And They Won't Fly

You Can Buy Elvis's Private Jets - But There's A Catch
The Huffington Post UK
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Deep-pocketed Elvis Presley fans can now buy a spectacular piece of music history but there's a bit of a catch.

Two private jets that once belonged to the King are up for sale - for display purposes only.

That's right, after splashing out an expected £10 million the lucky owner will only be able pretend they're living the rock and roll dream.

Story continues after slideshow...

Elvis's Private Jets
Graceland Planes(01 of09)
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This photo taken on Tuesday, July 1, 2014, shows the Lisa Marie, one of two jets once owned by late singer Elvis Presley, that is used as a tourist exhibit at the Graceland tourist attraction in Memphis, Tenn. The company that operates the Graceland tourist attraction has told the current owners of the Lisa Marie, and another plane called the Hound Dog II, that it wants the planes removed from Graceland by late April 2015, or shortly afterward. (AP Photo/Adrian Sainz) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Graceland Planes(02 of09)
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This photo taken on Tuesday, July 1, 2014, shows a large sofa inside the Lisa Marie, one of two jets once owned by late singer Elvis Presley, that are used as tourist exhibits at the Graceland attraction in Memphis, Tenn. The company that operates the Graceland tourist attraction has told the current owners of the Lisa Marie, and another plane called the Hound Dog II, that it wants the planes removed from Graceland by late April 2015, or shortly afterward. (AP Photo/Adrian Sainz) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Graceland Planes(03 of09)
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This photo taken on Tuesday, July 1, 2014, shows the Lisa Marie, one of two jets once owned by late singer Elvis Presley, that is used as a tourist exhibit at the Graceland tourist attraction in Memphis, Tenn. The company that operates the Graceland tourist attraction has told the current owners of the Lisa Marie, and another plane called the Hound Dog II, that it wants the planes removed from Graceland by late April 2015, or shortly afterward. (AP Photo/Adrian Sainz) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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This photo taken on Tuesday, July 1, 2014, shows the bathroom inside the Lisa Marie, one of two jets once owned by late singer Elvis Presley, that are used as tourist exhibits at the Graceland attraction in Memphis, Tenn. The company that operates the Graceland tourist attraction has told the current owners of the Lisa Marie, and another plane called the Hound Dog II, that it wants the planes removed from Graceland by late April 2015, or shortly afterward. (AP Photo/Adrian Sainz) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Graceland Planes(05 of09)
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FILE - This Tuesday, July 1, 2014 file photo shows a large conference table inside the Lisa Marie, one of two jets once owned by late singer Elvis Presley, on display at Graceland in Memphis, Tenn. Fans have posted critical comments on Facebook since The Associated Press reported last week that Elvis Presley Enterprises informed the owners of the Lisa Marie and another jet, the Hound Dog II, to prepare to remove the planes when their agreement ends next April. (AP Photo/Adrian Sainz, File) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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FILE - This Tuesday, July 1, 2014, file photo shows the Lisa Marie, one of two jets once owned by late singer Elvis Presley, which is part of the Graceland tourist attraction in Memphis, Tenn. Priscilla Presley is asking fans of her late ex-husband Elvis Presley to âplease calm downâ after a report that the jets could be removed from Graceland. (AP Photo/Adrian Sainz, File) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Graceland Planes(07 of09)
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FILE - This Tuesday, July 1, 2014 file photo shows the Hound Dog II, one of two jets once owned by late singer Elvis Presley on display at Graceland in Memphis, Tenn. Fans have posted critical comments on Facebook since The Associated Press reported last week that Elvis Presley Enterprises informed the owners of the Hound Dog II and another jet, the Lisa Marie, to prepare to remove the planes when their agreement ends next April. (AP Photo/Adrian Sainz, File) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Elvis Fanfest '86 - August 16, 1986(08 of09)
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Elvis's Jets and Car during Elvis Fanfest '86 - August 16, 1986 at Memphis, Tennessee in Memphis, Tennessee, United States. (Photo by Ron Galella/WireImage) (credit:Ron Galella via Getty Images)
Graceland Planes(09 of09)
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FILE - This Tuesday, July 1, 2014 file photo shows a large conference table inside the Lisa Marie, one of two jets once owned by late singer Elvis Presley, on display at Graceland in Memphis, Tenn. Fans have posted critical comments on Facebook since The Associated Press reported last week that Elvis Presley Enterprises informed the owners of the Lisa Marie and another jet, the Hound Dog II, to prepare to remove the planes when their agreement ends next April. (AP Photo/Adrian Sainz, File) (credit:Adrian Sainz/AP)

The Lisa Marie and Hound Dog II - which are being sold as a single lot - have been on display for 30 years at Presley's Graceland home in Tennessee.

The winning bidder can also purchase an area of land in Graceland on which to display them.

Julien's Auction who are conducting the sale, write...

Elvis purchased the Convair 880 Jet from Delta Airlines on April 17, 1975 for the then very substantial amount of $250,000. After refurbishing it, the total exceeded $600,000, and he then immediately rechristened it the “Lisa Marie” in honor of his only daughter. The redesigned jet became an airworthy mix of modern function and amazing style fit for such a king. It was customized to include plush sleeping quarters, a penthouse bedroom with a custom-made queen size bed, an executive bathroom with gold faucets and gold washbasin, a videotape system linked to four televisions and a stereo system with fifty speakers and a conference room. The tail section of the plane featured Presley’s trademark — “TCB” — for “Taking Care of Business.” The color scheme was personally chosen by Elvis himself.

The Hound Dog II is a Lockheed JetStar. Elvis purchased it in 1975 while waiting for Lisa Marie to finish her refurbishment for a price of almost $900,000. Hound Dog II was bought by OKC Partnership and transported to Graceland in 1984 after the “Lisa Marie” arrived.

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