✈️ A Jet Fit for a King: What Makes the 1962 Lockheed JetStar Special
The Lockheed JetStar (model L-1329) was an iconic business jet in the early days of private aviation. Built in 1962, it was among the first jets designed specifically for corporate and VIP jet travel — a remarkable piece of aeronautical engineering of its era. Only around 200 of these aircraft were produced between 1957 and 1978, making each one rare and historically significant. (iatanews.com)
Elvis wasn’t just a music legend — he was a visionary when it came to luxury and comfort. Over the course of his career, he owned three private jets. Two of these — a Convair 880 named “Lisa Marie” (after his daughter) and an earlier JetStar — are now preserved at Elvis’ famed Graceland estate in Memphis, Tennessee. (workandmoney.com)
💼 The Story Behind the Jet
Elvis purchased this particular JetStar in December 1976, just months before his tragic death in August 1977, spending roughly $840,000 on the aircraft — the equivalent of several million dollars today. (Boing Boing)
Though it was part of his fleet, this jet is thought to have flown less extensively than the others he owned. Unlike the “Lisa Marie,” which transported him across the country frequently, the 1962 JetStar was one of the last aviation investments Presley made and was used relatively sparingly before his death. (AeroTime)
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