Elvis Presley’s 1962 Lockheed L-1329 JetStar has spent most of its existence unused by the original buyer himself, who died just a few months after his purchase. After spending decades collecting dust in New Mexico, a YouTuber named Jimmy Webb bought the vehicle for $260,000.
Webb bought the aircraft, which lacked engines and cockpit controls at the time he purchased it and hoped to fly it again. However, he was disappointed to find it was hardly possible as the parts needed were not in production.
Webb tried the coolest thing with Elvis’ jet-turned-RV
Refusing to give The JetStar a repeat of the past few owners, Webb decided to do something interesting. He got to work and converted the jet to a recreational vehicle (RV), all while sharing the process with his subscribers on YouTube.
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The jet-turned-RV was unveiled at the 2024 EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, and it appears the fate of the vehicle will be a tourist attraction experience. Unknown to some, the JetStar was one of Elvis’ three jets, which included the Convair 880 Lisa Marie and Hound Dog 2.
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Having the JetStar fly again means Webb would be spending extra millions of dollars on engines, aviatronics electrical systems, and so on. It was a wise decision made by the content creator, and his fans have applauded him for it.
Webb thanked his YouTube supporters for joining him to watch how the RV got assembled, and they were more than pleased by the results. “You and the team did an amazing job making this jet “fly” down the road again,” someone cheered in the comments. “That took some serious commitment, creative vision and resolute determination to get from junk to driving and licensed for the road. Way to go!!!!” another added.