Elvis' "Lisa Marie" and "Hound Dog II" jets for sale
 

http://edition.cnn.com/2014/08/31/sh...ale/?hpt=hp_t3

The "Lisa Marie" is notable in that it's an ex-Delta Convair 880 (1960), the only one in the world in a preserved condition. It hasn't flown since it was installed at Graceland in 1984.

The CV-880 was intended to be a faster competitor to the 707 and DC-8, but never caught on. Only 65 were produced.

Apparently Graceland doesn't own the jet and is just displaying it on behalf of the owner, but the contract has expired. Since it's not in flyable condition, I don't know how you'd move it. It would be a shame to cut it up.

If I were the owner I would do the correct thing - it is part of the National Heritage and I would donate it to the National Monuments and make Graceland a National Park.

All the elvis fans can donate to one of those online collection sites to get a few million to buy the plane on behalf of Graceland so it stays there.

It would be sad if it was moved so people who love Elvis could not enjoy it.

Thanks for posting. I hadn't heard of this.