Cadillacs that Elvis gave away

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On 23rd September 1974 Elvis bought five Cadillacs from Madison Cadillac in Memphis, including one for Vester Presley (see below), Gee Gee Gamble (his cousin's husband and also one of his aides), Mrs Barbara Klein and an Eldorado for Sonny West.


1974 Cadillac Coupe de Ville

In September 1974, Elvis bought his Uncle Vester a gold Coupe de Ville with black top (pictured left). Here is a picture of it from Uncle Vester's book. Not long after that, salesman Bob Brown gave Elvis a plaque for being the "World's Best Car Buyer". Inscribed were the names of 31 people to whom Elvis had given a car. In August 2003 this car was advertised on eBay with the following details:

"VIN 6D47S5Q101075. The Cadillac was purchased on September 26, 1974 from Madison Cadillac in Memphis, TN. We have all original documentation (including original title, paperwork from Madison Cadillac, Graceland letterhead stating purchase of car for Vester Presley, and original pictures of Vester with car at Graceland). We also have affidavit stating that the dent on the left front fender was from where Vester shot off his gun while staying at Graceland. I am the 4th owner, we have all previous bill of sales on file. Car has 37,039 original miles, interior/exterior good condition, runs and drives excellent. For any further Information or question please contact Danny Davis at (706) 327-1470 after 6pm EST."

Bidding reached $3,000 (below the reserve price) and did not sell.

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On May 2019, Rockology was offering this magnificient well kept car for sale.


ALL original except fresh paint. Original down to the tires and license tag dating to 1976. Interior is black with slivers of a silver / gold lame' type material. Appropriate and factory original. LOW miles. RARE factory grill option. Gold on black color combo screams Elvis. A time capsule automobile driven by Uncle Vester to work at Graceland during Elvis's lifetime. Hand selected by Elvis and documented as such. Title in Vester Presley's name. Stored in Florida and owned by an astute collector on the West Coast.

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1974 Cadillac Fleetwood d'Elegance Brougham

According to icollector: Elvis funded this beautiful Cadillac Fleetwood d'Elegance Brougham with red interior to Lou Wright. According to Marty Lacker and Larry Geller, Lou Wright had very little contact with Elvis and she was mainly a friend of Charlie Hodge. See comments here. This car with VIN number 6B69R4Q214511 has currently 97,605 miles.

"Elvis Presley 1974 Cadillac Fleetwood d'Elegance Brougham Gifted to Personal Psychic Lou Wright W/Letter of Provenance - This amazing vehicle is a 1974 Cadillac Fleetwood d'Elegance Brougham edition which was funded for purchase by Elvis Presley for his personal psychic Lou Wright. According to "Elvis ? His Life from A to Z" , Wright did readings for Elvis during the last three years of his life after being introduced through his close friend Charlie Hodge. This vehicle was purchased by Wright at Balmer Cadillac in Brooklyn, New York with money for purchase given to her by Elvis himself. According to the letter of provenance from Wright, Elvis rode with her in this car on several occasions. The vehicle will be accompanied by the letter of provenance from Wright, which is dated December 6, 1981"

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On 17th January 1975, he bought 11 Cadillacs from Madison Cadillac.


1975 Cadillac Eldorado

On 27th July 1975 Elvis set a record for himself as well as for Madison Cadillac, where he had been buying Cadillacs for twenty years. He spent $140,000 buying fourteen Cadillacs for friends, family and a stranger. Mrs Mennie L. Person a bank teller of 1868 Meadowhill was "just looking," admiring Elvis's custom made limousine when Elvis appeared and asked her if she liked it. He said "That one's mine but I'll buy you one." He escorted her to the showroom and said "Pick one out". She chose a gold and white 1975 $11,500 Eldorado (pictured).



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