Private aircraft previously owned by Elvis Presleywas sold at auction for 430 thousand dollars.
The plane was sold yesterday, Saturday, in California. Prior to that, he is about 35 years old stood on the runway in new Mexico.
Auction house GWS Auctions Inc. did not disclose the name of the buyer. The auctioneer Bridget Kruse stated that they do not yet have the right to publish this information, as well as plans for the plane the new owner.
In GWS Auctions Inc. told only that the interior design of the aircraft model Lockheed Jetstar 1962 he designed himself, Elvis Presley. The interior is dominated by red and gold colours, the seats are upholstered in red velvet.
However, the former owner of the plane, Roy McKay, says that when he bought it after Elvis Presley, the interior was in shades of gray.
«Despite the statement of Mr McKay, the auction house is convinced that Elvis made up the interior on the pictures there are red velvet seats and red carpet,» — said the representative of GWS Auctions Inc Carl Carter.
To fly a jet while it is impossible – there is no engine, and requires serious repair of the cab.
