2 weeks Ago By Caitlin Hornik
A CUSTOM car owned and driven by the legendary Elvis Presley has been put up for auction. The 1977 Cadillac Seville is believed to be the last vehicle Elvis purchased before his death. The Cadillac had custom bodywork, according to auction site Bonhams|Cars Online .
Elvis even picked the vehicle's maroon and burgundy exterior himself. The car has a 5.7-liter V8 engine and is a left-hand drive.
Elvis even had the Cadillac equipped with a special radio used to call ahead to the house and kitchen staff at Graceland . READ MORE ON CADILLACS The car has logged just 57,998 miles since the King of Rock and Roll bought it. It is believed that Elvis amassed a collection of over 200 cars, many of which he wound up giving away before he died on August 16, 1977, at just 42 years old.
Many Cadillacs were part of the collection, including this 1977 model now up for sale. The car has a storied history, just like its owner. Most read in Motors After Elvis' death, the car was transferred by his father, Vernon, to his fiancée, Ginger Alden, according to Old Cars Weekly .
The car was then featured in the collection of Jimmy Velvet, who founded the Elvis Presley Museum. But then, the Cadillac was acquired by another collector, Greg Page, in 1994 when it sold for over $100,000 at a Las Vegas auction. In 2014, the vehicle went to auction at Graceland Auction and was purchased by its current owners.
Having been on display for decades, the Cadillac has only clocked four miles in the last 10 years, according to Bonhams. But because of its recent display history, the auction company explained in the car's description that "we purposely haven't tried to start it." Still, the Cadillac has functional doors and "reasonable" chrome, the company said.
Believed to be the last car Elvis acquired before his untimely death, this model features: 57,998 miles 5.7-litre V8 engine Maroon/Burgundy over Silver color scheme Grey leather interior Left-hand drive Custom bodywork by Fisher The interior has also held up well, despite showing cracks and creases in the gray leather. There are a few issues due to the car's age, but the auctioneers seem to think the Cadillac can be brought back to life with a proper mechanic's input and assistance.
The lucky winner of the auction will receive all of the car's documents - including a certificate of authenticity from the Elvis Presley Museum. However, the Elvis 1 license plate is not included. It's expected that the Cadillac will sell for well over the $100,000 it fetched 30 years ago.
Read More on The US Sun But a price tag for the bidding war hasn't been released. The auction is running through November 25 only - so don't miss your chance to bid on a piece of history..
