#2045 • Elvis Presley 1973 Lincoln Continental "Last" Limo

Part of Artifacts of Hollywood & Music (timed auction by GWS Auctions)

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Status: Sold

Est. $300,000-$500,000 Elvis Presley's Owned & Driven 1973 Lincoln Continental "Last" Limosine Never Offered at Auction W/Title & Extensive Documentation (Museum Exhibited) - This 1973 Lincoln Continental limosine was personally owned and driven by Elvis Presley, and is the last limosine that the King ever purchased. The limo was purchased by Elvis in December, 1975 after he saw the vehicle in a movie, and because the automobile was built especially for the big screen, Elvis set out to purchase the one of a kind limo the next day. Elvis was chauffered around in this stunning automobile and even drove it himself on occasions, before he personally gave the vehicle to friend and Stamps Quartet member J.D. Sumner. There are multiple photos of Elvis in this limosine, including photos of Elvis chauffering himself on an evening in which he came upon an accident in Memphis on March 26, 1976 where he stopped to investicate with local law enforcement officers. The limo was given to J.D. Sumner one evening when he found himself stranded at Graceland without transportation, along with keyboardist David Briggs of the "Nashville Cats". David stated that he was offered the car but has turned it down due to the potential implications of receiving such a generous gift from Elvis, and J.D. jumped at the opportunity of taking the vehicle. J.D. took the limo home that evening and later sold the vehicle to collector Mike L. Moon in the early 1980s when he sold most of his personal collection. This vehicle was exhibited and displayed as part of the Mike Moon collection for many years, and will come with extensive documentation which documents the full chain of ownership including a copy of the title in Elvis' name, copy of the title in J.D. Sumner's name, current title, registration paperwork including an original application for title and registration in Elvis' name, insurance application and documents, bill of sale and lease documents, Canadian import and customs forms, newspaper articles and more