Elvis Presley's last Cadillac: A piece of history under the hammer

Bonhams auctions the 1977 Caddy Seville from the King of Rock'n Roll

1977 Cadillac Seville Elvis Presley Bonhams

Photo by: Bonhams

By: Christopher Otto

Published by: Brian Potter

Nov 4, 2024 at 4:24am ET

Add Motor1.com as a preferred source in Google

Comment

Elvis and his Cadillacs - the King owned countless models of his favourite brand. The most prominent was certainly the pink 1955 Fleetwood. His actual last Caddy is now up for auction at Bonhams: a 1977 Seville that looks comparatively understated but is in top condition. Attention Elvis fans!

Elvis Presley's 1977 Cadillac Seville, a unique piece of rock and roll history, is being offered for auction by Bonhams Cars. This vehicle, which was driven by Elvis himself, is not just a car, but a symbol of the legendary lifestyle of the "King of Rock and Roll". The Cadillac, which was equipped by Fisher with a robust 5.7-litre V8 engine, is the last vehicle that Elvis is said to have bought before his untimely death in 1977.

Gallery: 1977 Cadillac Seville Elvis Presley Bonhams

1977 Cadillac Seville Elvis Presley Bonhams

Source: Bonhams

Elvis chose the striking colour scheme of the vehicle himself and had it fitted with a CB radio to communicate with the guardhouse and kitchen at Graceland. The vehicle is verified by Graceland Authenticated LLC, and the original vehicle registration bears Elvis' name. Photos show him at the wheel of this Cadillac, which emphasises the iconic significance of this vehicle.

What do you think?

View

Comments

After Elvis' death, the Cadillac was transferred from his father Vernon Presley to Elvis' fiancée Ginger Alden. The vehicle later became part of the collection of Jimmy Velvet, founder of the Elvis Presley Museum, before being sold to collector Greg Page at an auction in Las Vegas in 1994 for $101,500 (approx. £78,500). The current owners acquired the Cadillac at an auction in Graceland in 2014 and generously donated it to the National Motor Museum in Beaulieu for public display.

More celebrity cars under the hammer:

Madonna's classic Jaguar hits the auction – no reserve, all glamour!

Freddie Mercury's 1974 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow up for auction

Michael Ballack auctions off the first Ferrari 250 GT California Spider

Donald Trump's Lamborghini Diablo VT just sold for over £865k

Now, for the first time in a decade, this special vehicle is being offered for auction. The auction will take place online at Bonhams Cars Online and will run from 4 to 25 November. The Cadillac is expected to significantly exceed its previous sale price. The auction offers collectors a rare opportunity to acquire a piece of music and cultural history as unique and unforgettable as Elvis himself.

Source: Bonhams

We want your opinion!

What would you like to see on Motor1.com?

Take our 3 minute survey.

- The Motor1.com Team

Share this Story

GO TO COMMENTS

(

)

Got a tip for us? Email: tips@motor1.com

View all comments ( )

Popular

12 Cars With Names That Make Absolutely No Sense

BMW Kept This Hatchback A Secret For Decades

Bugatti Restores One-Off Veyron With A Mirror-Like Aluminum Body

The Gas BMW M3 Isn't Dead: Next-Gen Prototype Roars