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Elvis Presley's former jet converted into exotic motorhome

09.01.2026 20:50 1 min 1 source
Estadão POR

A private jet once owned by Elvis Presley has been converted into a motorhome after being abandoned for nearly 40 years. The Lockheed Jetstar, nicknamed "Hound Dog", was purchased at auction in 2023, and its restoration and conversion took 18 months. The vehicle is now mounted on a dual-axle chassis and is road-legal.

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Elvis Presley's former jet converted into exotic motorhome

09.01.2026 Estadão POR

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