LONDON, ENGLAND - Elvis Presley's pink Cadillac is added to the Elvis exhibition at The O2 Arena on June 17, 2015 in London, England.
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One of Elvis Presley's former prized possessions is up for sale with his 1975 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham going under the auction hammer. It is not the King's iconic pink Cadillac that is up for bidding but the infamous yellow 1975 model, which bears a hefty 8.2-liter V8 engine.
Rare Elvis Cadillac goes on sale
Presley bought the then-brand-new yacht-like sedan back in 1974 for $12,512. He specified the sunroof for the car and the bonnet-mounted 'Goddess' ornament for the Cadillac. Aside from having 1-ELVIS plates, the five-seater also has a Bombay Yellow finish.
A 1975 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham once owned by Elvis Presley has gone under the hammer → https://t.co/GRMVVQMWGS pic.twitter.com/5gK0KVDt4C
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Presley drove this Cadillac for a year before gifting it to George Nichopoulos, the doctor, who would go down later in history as the one who overprescribed opiates to the King, resulting in the superstar's untimely death.
This particular Cadillac car is special because it has the supporting paperwork that Presley bought and acquired the model. Aside from the copy of the original order form signed by the King, a delivery sheet also shows that the car was given to Presley. Not even the other cars displayed in the Elvis museum can boast this same level of paperwork in relation to the King's purchase.
The car that is up for auction is currently in Sweden and has a framed 14-carat gold key for the Cadillac. It also has a bunch of photographs featuring Presley and his friends. Bidding for the said car began on Elvis' birthday, January 8, and will close on January 23.
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Buyers willing to pay the huge price because of the car's history
Potential buyers of the aforementioned Cadillac should not expect a car in mint condition with auctioneers Car and Classic UK saying that it has never been restored. Pictures of the said automobile indeed show a cracked steering wheel, and the vinyl in some areas of the car has been pulled away. The Cadillac also has a cracked plastic trim as well as peeling paint and light surface rust.
The Cadillac's dash is in good condition, though, with bright and clear gauges. The original radio of the Cadillac remains intact, as well as the car's electric windows, air-conditioning, factory-fitted electric seats, rear footrests, and cruise control. The carpets and the velour trim on the seats also remain in fine condition. The same can be said of the Cadillac's exterior, which is exceptional given the car's old age.
That being said, potential buyers will attempt to purchase this car because of its place in history. According to Car & Classic editor Chris Pollitt, "You are buying a piece of original history, a period chariot belonging to one of the most famous showmen in the world."
Presley was known to be a Cadillac fanatic, acquiring almost 250 limousines from the luxury carmaker during his lifetime. The most famous one in his collection was the bright pink 1955 Cadillac Fleetwood that is on permanent display at the Graceland Museum.
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