Elvis Presley’s 1955 Limo Auctioned

[Brad Ross]

According to Jalopnik, Elvis Presley's 1955 Cadillac Fleetwood 75 was auctioned at Bonham's Classic California sale on November 12.

Lot No: 332
Formerly the property of Elvis Presley
1955 Cadillac Fleetwood 75 Limousine
Chassis no. 557547481
Sold for US$172,000 inclusive of Buyer's Premium

Elvis also once owned a 1954 Fleetwood 75 Limousine and reportedly ruined the interior by using it to move chickens to Graceland in 1957 resulting in the purchase of a new 1958 Limousine.

 

[Joe Van Volkenburg]

Elvis 77 M+M Funeral Coach

Speaking of Elvis. The 77 M+M Funeral Coach is seen taking Elvis to final resting place. If the link does not transmit--go to: You Tube Type in Precious Lord Elvuis and it will come up.


[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EeeZr6uIHj4[/ame]

 

[Tom Hoczyk]

Thanks for posting, Brad. Makes me wonder if that limo had a divider or not. Can't get the seat back far enough to drive comfortably, for me, anyway, with a divider.

I'm surprised about the light blue original color. Somehow, unless it was specially ordered from the factory, I kind of have my doubts. I also had to check out the horsepower ratings. Article says there was an increase in horsepower between '53 & '54. I didn't remember that, but it seems to be true. 230 vs. 210 in 1953. Interesting thing is, though, that my '53 flower car seems more zippy than my '54 hearse. Could be because the flower car was always driven, and the hearse has a rebuilt, not yet fully broken in, engine.

I attach a pic of the '54 informal limo I had. I'd still like to find one like it, but in better condition. Anybody know of one? Tom