Elvis' Private Jets To Be Auctioned

Bedroom on the Lisa Marie, one of Elvis Presley's two private jets.
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If you're in the market for a private jet decorated in a circa mid-1970s style, consider bidding on one of Elvis Presley's two private jets. According to a BBC report, the King's air transportation will be available for purchase via auction in the coming days. While neither aircraft is currently fit for flight, both planes' interiors retain Elvis' taste for tasteless style (e.g., gold faucets) and his uninhibited embrace of luxury.

Presley never took his rags-to-riches story for granted. Today's tech zillionaires offer an interesting counterpoint to the King. Some Silicon Valley monarchs believe they are a priori entitled to private jets and other trappings of success. In contrast, the late Elvis Presley seems like a breath of fresh air: the King always knew he was a hound dog. The private jets were his way of both recognizing his low-down soul and celebrating his apotheosis into an immortal icon.