| On April 18, 1975
Elvis purchased and converted a Convair 880,for $250,000.
after refurbishing the total exceeded $600,000.
it could hold up to 29 people but normally there would be only 8 to 10.
it has gold plated seat belts, suede chairs and leather covered tables in a luxurious living room
and 24 karat gold-flecked sinks in the bathroom,
Elvis’ master bedroom was off limits to anyone except certain members of
the Elvis entourage and then by invitation only.
it was clear to see why Elvis called it his flying Graceland
after the final paint was applied too the exterior the famous TCB logo was applied too
the tail
The Lisa Marie
was on call 24 hours a day and stood ready to depart at a moment’s notice.
after Elvis's death his father Vernon Presley sold the plane,but when Graceland
opened to the public in 1982,EPE manage to buy it back,it now remains one of the most
popular attractions at Graceland |