You were outbid by the other guy but then they offered you the plane. The first bidder was a auction employee trying to get the bidding higher, yes you were scammed
Yes. And it was so obvious. It’s worth between 10k-150k very hard to put a number on it. The way the auctioneer made you accept your last bid as the red flag. It should have been reopened at starting
Well Jimmy most time you fall into a pile of poop and come out smelling like a rose, but this time you have fallen into a pile of Elvis Excrement. How will you smell after this debacle?
@@rogeryoung1260 actually what can the DA do about it? it was a sold as it's type of deal and all parties agreed, i do also believe this was a rip-off, there aren't even 20,000 dollars in scrap metal in this thing LOL 😄, also any good spare parts aren't even used by other airplanes anymore, this thing is from the 60's, also no body uses passengers square windows neither anymore.
@@lcfflc3887 Yes,though agreed by all parties something feels unethical, or maybe even criminal. If the other guy bidding was a flake (how do we know who he/she..they? was), then it has to negate the whole auction, It may as well have been the original owner bidding it up to the point Jimmy was maxed out. Who was the other bidder? Even if the parties then agreed a contract, it feels like a scam, even if unwittingly (Is that a thing?) Jimmy was pushed to make a quick decision. He should have been given time to think and get advice. Seriously he seems OK about it, but Jeeez I dunno...
@@therealjimmysworld Rebuild Rescue try to purchase the plane the day of the auction , perhaps you both should get together and collectively dump cash into this thing and get it back in the air again …. Imagine the value, the ONLY 1 Elvis plane that still air worthy and flying , tons of money 💵
I can just imagine the relief the former owner must have felt to finally dump this plane, but also they must have been jimmy-level giddy to get soooooo much money for it 😅
@Aria Gold Payne You need to educate yourself. Elvis is the "King of Rock N Roll"!!! Country Music SNUBBED him!!! They didn't want anything to do with him.
@Aria Gold Payne Hound Dog. I think I have an album where he's singing gospel music. My favorite singer since I was a child. I have a 40 year old turntable for his vinyle albums. I hate CDs!!!
You could make a dining car out of it…like in pulp fiction…that would make millions over decades..it would take big books to put it into the stratosphere again..would it get an air worthiness certificate after all these years ?..that broken bulb you would get stopped for that..
@@warrenmichael918 yup they are well versed at covering their ass , but now everyone who watches the phone call with Jimmy and the auction knows they use shill bidders , should hurt Mecum a bit anyone about to be a bidder in a Mecum auction needs to see the conversation , and be sure to always drop the auction against phone bidders they are shills
Its happened to almost all of us ""collectors". We get caught up in the adrenaline and rush of bidding and get stuck with a piece of crap that we know we shouldn't have bought. I've done it on countless cars and some real estate. God bless you Jimmy. I know what it feels like....thanks for sharing the experience with us!
It’s why I always snipe auctions. Wait till 10 seconds are on the clock and go go go. Won’t let other people have their JUDISCHE SCHWINE EINFLÜSS ruin a good auction.
I'm kind of impressed on the state of the cabin, you wouldn't say it had been sitting for 40 years. And with that huge tail it must have been an absolute lift monster - fast with 4 engines but also capable of really slow flight. Silas is a wizard with the camera, BTW. Nice work.
My dad once worked part time for a cattle auction. He would mention that on occasion the "rafter boys" would be bidding. Meaning that the auctioneer would be taking fake bids out of the rafters in the building. Lol!
I worked in the airline industry at a 145 repair station years ago and have seen many aircraft in various stages of repair/disrepair. The airplane in this video is worth about 20k in scrap despite it's history and the old electronic equipment that still remain. It would cost at least 500k to make it presentable and airworthy again. Other than Elvis' name on the paperwork there isn't much to physically tie him to it. I think he was seriously taken advantage of at the very least.
I agree 100% that it's a parts plane that's about worth your estimate including maybe a few rare parts. Where I disagree is your estimate of $500K to make it presentable AND airworthy. Maybe presentable, meaning painted, stuffed and mounted somewhere, but airworthy? Never. I think the estimates of $5-6M are low and I'll bet $1 the airframe is unrepairable therefore making it a $250K doorstop. 40-year sitting with no PM, rust, rot, and rats. It would have to be torn completely apart, new avionics, new updated engines, new paint/interior, new everything. That sounds like $8-10M to me.
@@chrisneumann4202 that was just based on what I saw in the first video with the limited information available. I wouldn't have bought it to begin with personally. I agree with your assessment in cost for repairs though.
I do not understand.. You act like a little child... like you're not a pilot... like you're in a children's park... look at this... look at that... HELLO... wake up.. you spent a lot of money.. on that plane.. and you will need a lot of money to fix it... collect the parts... HOW MUCH MONEY DO YOU HAVE??? if this is a joke... That plane is not even for a museum :-) That technology is outdated... and something can always fail in it because it is old... and it is not an airplane in which a person can feel safe... ???
Jimmy, I’m so glad you got the Elvis jet. Genuinely. I cannot think of a more enthusiastic guy, who reacts just as most of us would to all the switches and gadgets and other cool stuff on board. I can’t wait to see the progress on this!
31 years ago I was stationed at Dyess AFB with the B1's and we went temporary duty to Roswell Air Center and I remember seeing Elvis Jet sitting there and also seeing the UFO hangar lol. Crazy to think you would end up with Elvis's plane Jimmy, so cool!!
Love your adventures!! I'm a PSW who worked for a gentleman who was a pilot before his illness, the both of us would watch, laugh, and be amazed at your footage, he ( Art) has passed on now, but I would like to say thank you, thank you for sharing your passion, it has helped others more then you realize. I'm not a pilot, I'm afraid to fly actually, never have, but I'm definitely a fan, and I'm addicted to your channel. Stay blessed, love from Canada💗
@@KutWrite Jimmy made a decision and in this case it was the wrong one. I would sue the Auction House. But then again, he could have flatly refused to buy this plane.
Listen Jimmy is a very smart man and he is very aware of what he was getting into and I am sure he has a plan of some kind to get his money back . I can not for the life of me see this plane ever flying again as the cost would be to great. As for critters in the plane birds,rats and black widow spiders
When I was going to A&P school in Roswell the Jetstar was hangered and maintained. This was in 1986 and 87. Glad someone is finally going to give it a go at restoration. Good luck I'm rooting for you!
I smelled a rat when they called you back and started all that nonsense about preferring to sell it to you over the high bidder. anyway a few others have post about changing the interior etc, the interior is what rocks on that plane! The interiors on the Elvis planes at Graceland should be changed to match yours.
You got this Jimmy!! You will gain a lot of subs from this purchase, including mine. Not many of these comments on the jet seem to support you..but I’m rootN for you Sir!! Preserving history is not easy or cheap but I think the reward will be goosebump worthy. Goodluck brother.
Jimmy this is literally the first time ever I have been concerned for you. Hope you are joking about being fully leveraged on this one. I just don’t know how this purchase ends well. I am still rooting for you all the way though. Hope it all works out.
@@jeff_d1 doubtful. he has a hangar full of aircraft with mechanics on payroll, fancy cars, rv etc. i have a net worth of over 6 times that and nowhere near the quantity of toys jimmy has.
My name is Sherri McKay Todd and I am the oldest daughter of Roy L McKay from Roswell, NM. I loved this video. I love that you bought the plane and I love your enthusiasm. Indeed it was owned by Elvis. My dad has even more information if you are interested. I have pictures. You out of all the people who have tried to sell or buy the plane have the most accurate story that I have seen. You Rock! We would love to talk to you and give you as much information that we can about it. Not sure how to contact you though
we commented this on the first vid, those 2 "phone bidders" went real people. that guy that rang would have gone to the next highest bidder but because he doesn't actually exist they came to you. id pull out on the deal and renegotiate.
Please do a full build on this plane. You'd be a huge star across the nation on the first flight video. Please don't just sell it or store it. We all want a video a week on just this plane. You can't top this plane so ...
@@TheSoloAsylum Well the 401 on RR had the same comments but it seems like they were wrong. I wanna agree with you but who the heck knows what his plans are.
@@warrenmichael918 it might be possible to get her airworthy but it’s going to cost big money and that’s not counting transporting it to an MRO equipped to do the work.
Repaint the outside, add mock ups of the missing engines and gauges, clean interior, frame the Elvis signed ownership document, and add a bed. Then set it up as a Air B & B on a view lot near the ski hills in Denver, the "Mile High State" . The last step is to form the "Mile High Club in Elvis Presley's' Air Plane" club and provide membership certificates to your overnight premium priced guests;-) I'll bet you could get your money back within a couple of years and then sell the A b&b business for a good profit.
If there's a serious push to get it flying again, I'm thinking $2-3 million just for the airframe. I know what we do during 96 month inspections for our customers and I'm looking at this Elvis jet like, oh boy, there's a lot of man hours right there.
@The Cruisin' Crew It will cost more than he paid for it just to paint it.. Probably twice what he paid for it minimum to even make the interior somewhat presentable.. Then probably a few hundred grand in just transportation fees hauling the thing around.. Elvis has been gone for a long time.. His hard-core fans that would actually pay money to spend the night in his jet or go to a museum to see it are past their prime to be nice about it.. This thing is only worth scrap value, and that's why it's been sitting in the desert rotting away for all these years.. There's no scenario where you restore this piece of junk and actually make money from it.. I just I hope this purchase doesn't ruin this man.. That auction house should be ashamed of themselves.. They know exactly what they did..
@@MarkLada Paint jobs for jets of that size go for around 70 grand, but that's for an airworthy paint job. I'm sure it could get done for much cheaper and ok looking if the jet is just a ground based museum piece. The seller (previous owner) had paid almost 500 grand for it, so he lost a big chunk of money on the plane. Jimmy will have a difficult time making his investment back, but who knows, maybe some Elvis collector would want it after a nice cosmetic restauration. In the meantime, Jimmy has amazing content for his channel, maybe he can also sell some scrap parts of the plane without destroying it's general appearance, run a restauration fundraiser, who knows... it may get enough attention from Jimmy's viewers that some museum might want to display it. But yeah, overall still probably a loss for Jimmy. And I agree, the auctioneers seemed shady...
Jimmy asking if he was scammed is like asking if the water is wet, I suspect that he knew what he was doing and already has a plan. The amount of youtube traffic alone will pay for this thing!
I almost feel like I have to watch now, just to help Jimmy bail himself out of this mess! I certainly hope that he has a plan, and has been watching this jet for years, waiting until the right time when he could grab it up for a good price and make millions and millions of dollars on this deal. Until he reveals his plan, I guess that I'll let all of the ads play until the end. 🤷♂️
Jimmy, you did pay a bundle of money for this almost a jet. You have saved what is left of it. Like you said, this is history that was owned by a legend of a man. It's yours to do with what you want. There are plenty of die-hard Elvis fans in the world that would pay to look at it. It couldn't go to a better custodian. You are crazy enough to do the right thing. Good luck from a fan in the UK
@@chrisdraughn5941 my daughter is 23 and she's a fan! You'd be surprised to see how many of the younger kids are into Elvis! Movies, Tv, the resurgence of the record and record player. Now the new Elvis movie that more about Elvis' manager Colonel Tom Parker!I know teenagers that scour thrift stores for records. He wasn't just famous he is regarded by many as the King of Rock and Roll (not me I Give credit to Chuck Berry and Buddy Holly, Elvis just sang other peoples songs. Elvises early music rockabilly came out of the colored Juke Joints)! Plus many of those older fans who are not all in their 80's have passed on their love of elvis to their kids. Elvis would have been in his 80's had he survived, he would not have gotten very famous if he only had fans in his own generation. He is still famous because his legacy endures through Graceland. People are still so crazy for Elvis that they adopt wild conspiracy theories that the man faked his death and has masquraded as different people over the years including Elvis impersonators, currently Pastor Bob Joyce. Look it up online it's crazy!
@@krisackerman8996 - I’d agree with you if we were in 1983, but it’s 2023 and I’m not seeing the pop-culture relevance of Elvis anymore. While I’ll acknowledge there are probably some Gen Zs who’ve been exposed to Elvis’ music and like it; I’m having a hard time imagining there are throngs of them clamoring to see that jet. Maybe in Memphis, Tennessee it would be a nice addition to an existing attraction, but it’s in such horrible shape. It’s a money pit that will cost money to restore and then maintain. It’s a bad investment, really bad.
@@britishted7811 Are you comparing the creative content of a Hollywood film to an airplane with no engines? All they have in common is a connection to Elvis. That airplane is a horrible investment.
Hey Jimmy, On my way home form work this afternoon in Chicago ,the news radio station WBBM had a 30 second story on Elvis' Jet that sold at auction for $260k. They said the bidders name was undisclosed. I thought you would enjoy this fun fact!
I fear you did get scammed. I always thought the high bidder was just pushing the price and that he was working for the seller or auction. I never thogh4 he was legitimate.
Yes you did, the way that phonecall went was a massive red flag, it was most likely the auction house that tried to up the price and got stuck with it as top bidder in the end, which is why they called you and it sounded as suspicious as it can.. Really hope this will turn around to be greatly in your favor.
yeah dude but that plane is virtually worthless. elvis’s name being in the title once upon a time will only get you so far. that plane isn’t worth fixing and jimmy got suckered. he was out clean and should have told them no thank you.
the whole interior reminds me of my grandparents house, they still had all their living room/kitchen exactly like this in the 90s, all wood furniture with the red velvet, hidden velcro compartments, even inside their van was red velvet 😍
Jimmy I think it has potential to be a money maker. Clean it up, paint the outside, use it as a chapel for weddings. Think of the number of people that get married is Vegas chapels, now they have the opportunity to get married in Elvis's jet!! Give Disney or other theme parks a call maybe they can turn it into an attraction. Put it on a hydraulic bed and turn it into an Elvis jet ride. There are probably dozens of ideas for this. I don't think it's a total loss.
Also him having the discipline to NOT show the back of the plane before his dad went that way.. The young man does a REALLY great job with the camera, he's DEFINITELY going to make in in this world if it continues for him!!
Agreed. I'm a professional cameraman and I am always impressed by what a good job Silas does following his dad on these videos. Keep up the good work dude!
I think you should either get ahold of the engines in Pigeon Forge, reattach them, clean up the jet and work something out with the Memphis Elvis Museum to take it and exhibit it or somehow get it flying again and work something out with an air charter company that can give rides/trips on The Vintage Elvis Jet. Vintage is real big now.
That was a WILD tour of the interior! Can't believe how well preserved everything is given how long it has sat idle. I used to enjoy exploring old mills up here in New England when I was a kid, and this brought back that same feeling. So exciting! Hopefully the views these videos bring in about this one dulls the pain of that purchase a bit. This is pretty cool, you have to admit! Anything is fixable. All comes down to either money or determination, or a little of both. I've seen worse restored in the automotive world! You could do something like Mikey McBrian (PlaneSavers) did up in Yellowknife with that DC-3 a few years back. People from all over chipped in and got that bird in the air again, and it record time, too! There's hope!! The spirit of Elvis might just help that whole project out a bit. 😉👍😎👍🍻
I've got my doubts about every aspect of the "auction" and "the Elvis" jet. For this to really happen Jimmy, you need to partner with Jason from rebuild rescue, Kermit Weeks, and the Patey brothers to have any chance at all.
The Patey brothers don’t normally do restorations of this magnitude but there’s always a first time and to be perfectly honest they are the only ones that I would love to see Jimmy partner with on this massive project if he partners with anyone at all
Jason from rebuild rescue was also trying to buy it during the auction. I watched his episode and at the end he did say that he wanted to find the guy who got it to possibly help out with it. Jimmy you should reach out to Jason.
Wow, I bought a lake house for just a little more than this and it is now worth 3x as much. I also bought an Elvis record for $6.99 at the thrift store. Winning!!
You weren't scammed. You didn't follow your limit and made a choice. There will be plenty of Elvis affectionados that will gladly donate and or companies willing to donate for recognition especially whoever does the paint job. Biggest concern I'd have is whether the fuselage etc is airworthy
It's not aitworthy. Basically it's just an heavy paperweight. Is it a scam ? Probably not if you're a big Elvis' fan with money to throw out of the window.
Airworthy?? This POS is never flying again so forget about that. Parts don't exist anymore plus Jimmy doesn't have the funds necessary to make it airworthy again anyway. Best thing he might be able to do turn this into some crazy AirBnb and rent it out.
Airworthy?? Maybe if you find a retired A&P who hates his life lol. I think simply finding the right parts and finding people to recondition them would take thousands of hours. Cool plane tho!
@@ingresswizard9044 What about a GoFundme? Crazy Elvis fans would love to see this plane fly again. Not to mention all the other aviation influencers out there like Rebuild Rescue that would love to be part of the project. I'm sure there is parts for this plane somewhere in the world. Maybe some parts can be 3d printed, anything is possible. However, I do think it would be better renovated into a AirBnb type place for people that can afford it. Except, I would make my own business out of it and create It's own platform cutting out the middle man . He could make his money back in a maybe a1yr. Then the next years ahead would be pure profit!
From what I have read on the interweb, there are no pictures of Elvis and this airplane. He may have bought it but there doesn't seem to be any evidence he ever flew in it. He only owned it a short time before his untimely death. As far as the interior, a man in New Mexico says he was the one responsible for the current interior. He has pictures of this plane when he owned it and his daughters remember it as well. Can't wait to hear what Jimmy has to say.
I think Elvis bought this plane to for the entourage and crew to ride on. This was not his primary plane as that was the Lisa Marie. You are right there are no records he ever flew on it or even used it. They has some things done to the plane after it was purchased and Elvis was only alive a few months after it was bought. He probably never even was onboard the aircraft.
Elvis never used this plane. If you look at the video, what Jimmy thinks is Elvis's signature is actually Vernon signing Elvis's name by power of attorney. Like the other person said, the Convair 880 was the plane Elvis used. The story I heard was the Lisa Marie was getting a little crowded and he bought the Jetstar because he planned on touring and with all the equipment loaded into the Lisa Marie, there wouldn't have been enough room for all the people, the musicians, the backup singers, the Memphis Mafia... There were A LOT of people involved in his show... It was actually the third plane that he bought.
The Jetstar is equipped with stick shaker flight controls to warn pilots of a stall condition. Also square windows were plagued with issues with cracking in the corners at pressurized altitude. This was the very reason windows are now round on all aircraft that get pressurized. Even pressure on round windows! Also we would test the oxygen mask system by using a Jetcal on the ground to pressurize the aircraft and release the outflow valve to see the masks drop! 🙂
Brilliantly presented and just pure entertainment. I can't help but drift way back and think I'm watching and listening to Dennis Weaver as Sam McCloud (minus the horse of course). Brilliant!
The Roswell airport used to be Walker AFB. My dad was stationed there from '58 to '61. They were transitioning from B29's to B52's and he was a maintenance electrician on the B52's.
Totally called it at end of your episode man! Even was supporting watching the episode while wearing your what could possibly go wrong tshirt!! Had all the signs of weird me out walk away deal.. sorry bud that suks
This one would have been a big pass for me (unless I got it for a $1,000!). But that is what I enjoy about you, you have vision and are fearless with your enthusiasm. I look forward to seeing what you are able to do with this one. Blue skies and tailwinds!✈️
No kidding!! I wouldn't even want it for $500 dollars, much less a quarter million! I don't see this man ever getting his money back out of this one!! The airplane is never going to fly again, because it would take someone who is completely brain dead to throw away the millions it would take to even get it airworthy.
Man I am SO excited for you right now lol! I am totally along for the ride with this plane!! Cannot wait to watch every move you make with this thing!! Watching you so excitedly looking through every nook and cranny, reminds me of the first time I saw footage of Mike Tyson's abandoned mansion in Southington Ohio lol, so awesome!
Elvis would be proud that you cared enough to resurrect his memory. You could make tons of money just having tours on that beauty. I would pay to see it.
@@scott-in-dfw3005 I'm sorry but, are you lost? What does that have to do with my comment? Absolutely nothing! Let's use actual logic to access the situation. If this aircraft was some basic aircraft used by the airlines then it would only be worth the scrap value. However this is an extremely rare aircraft and it was owned by one of the most famous and most recognizable people who has ever lived. So, it's worth way more than you realize. Jimmy hasn't said that he will restore it to flying condition. He could easily turn it into a museum piece that would make it worth way more than his investment. One very important thing is the location in which it has been stored. The desert environment is perfect for keeping aircraft in the best condition possible. That's why the military and the airlines keep their aircraft stored there, albeit with more protection. Lastly can you, Mr Scott, provide us with a history of your expertise in restoring aircraft? Besides Airfix models. Because Jimmy has a long history with restoring them and he has done quite well.
@@Jonathan.D You're right, noting to do with your comment. I was replying to a different comment but the YT app on my tablet and my fat fingers didn't line up so it placed my reply not where I wanted it. Nice rant though.
Crazy, crazy! The fun is just beginning. For sure Jimmy is one of those the glass is half full guys. Admire and appreciate your enthusiasm with the Elvis plane. Let us know if you find any of his blue sued shoes.
Everytime I've bought anything on a implus it's never been a good day. I like Elvis so of course I want this to be one of the greatest projects you've ever taken on Jimmy. Thank you for making all the great aviation videos you posted on your channel
Time to get T-shirts to "Save the Elvis Jet" No doubt you'll get supporters to do a Go-Fund me to help rebuild this icon. Make sure its all part of the non-taxible charity and maybe connect with rebuild rescue to help offer support to the rescue foundation and vets/first responders. This way uncle sam doesnt take a ton of your donation money to send to other countries!
Good luck - this aircraft has a ton of nostalgia and as an A/P mechanic, makes my heart palpitate....it is going out on a flatbed and I hope he recovers his investment. Never flies again....
@@gerhardpet1 Just the facts. So many unsuspecting buyers fall for this crap at very well publicized auctions like BJ, Rus0, Mochummm, etc. Yes i misspelled on purpose.
I hope you have a plan for this, because an old JetStar is worth its weight in aluminium. Those robbers at the auction have really done a number on you- but still, you seem happy. Whatever your plan is, I suggest you get it going immediately- before something changes!
As soon as any auction house rings you, they are "keen" to get your money as they are unlikely to get the same amount again, if they thought they could get more money elsewhere they would just re-auction it. They must have been laughing all the way to the bank.....although the excitement of finding all that stuff...priceless :) (maybe)
They must have been on the hook to pay the seller for their mistake. Then the auction house owns the jet and would likely lose more money if they put it up for auction again... but yeah, the whole deal reeked of scammy vibes.
I do not understand.. You act like a little child... like you're not a pilot... like you're in a children's park... look at this... look at that... HELLO... wake up.. you spent a lot of money.. on that plane.. and you will need a lot of money to fix it... collect the parts... HOW MUCH MONEY DO YOU HAVE??? if this is a joke... That plane is not even for a museum :-) That technology is outdated... and something can always fail in it because it is old... and it is not an airplane in which a person can feel safe... ???
I've seen it just lying there in the middle of nowhere for so many years, and it was unlocked all that time?! How can it still be in such a good shape??
To be perfectly honest, I does look like a money pit. Full restoration to get it airworthy and pass inspection plus fee's....I'm just guessing here but in the ballpark of 3 million plus? Just the used engines alone will cost a pretty penny. Your a smart man and you know your stuff, I hope it all works out, looking forward to see how this project goes.
I was watching the Bizjet channel a week or so before the Auction and the guy on there said in order to get it airworthy would likely take between 3 and 5 million. I read an interview where Jimmy said it might not fly again but he'll get it to move under its own power so I'm thinking the ultimate Limo
@@bigliftm Historic? Elvis only owned this plane for a few months before he died. I don't even think there is any documented proof he even flew on this plane as he almost exclusively flew on the Lisa Marie.
This was my first jet airplane - not this serial number, but the first type. Seeing the cockpit brought back memories. I can answer a number of questions if you want...like what went in the bird nest in the tail...
First, let me say that I love your enthusiasm, and I really enjoy your TH-cam videos! I am also a pilot, but had a heart attack and open heart surgery about (6) months ago, so I guess my piloting days have come to an abrupt end. You have got to be one of the bravest men that I know of to buy such a " pig in the poke" for so much money, then to see that you basically purchased a shell of an airplane, and you did not break down an cry your eyes out! So, Elvis owned it for a while, but others owned it before and after him! The people who let that plane get into such disrepair should be jailed and fined for such ignorance, and disrespect! I hope you are able to restore that plane to its former beauty and social status!
The white box you said the phone hooks to, well that is the cabin temp sensor. The phone did go in that drawer you opened with the connector. Also, the tail was called a flying tail because the whole thing moved. The original engines were Pratt & Whitney JT12A-8. Hope you can find a good home for her.
Hi Jimmy…looks like on the surface you were scammed. Watching the video where he called you for secondary offer, i did hear him tell you he was now the owner for $X then you wanted time to think if you wanted it…..no you didn’t, you wanted time to mentally structure a deal where you would not be hurt. We do it all the time. Next screen shot you are excited because you used one of your cookie cutter formats and he took it. Now you are in the drivers seat especially if irregularities can be proven. The deal will get better. I think I see how this is headed. Nicely done ! Stay safe.
I'm glad you love those Chairs so much because when you're wife sees that plane and computes how much you spent. I have a feeling that may be where you're going to be living for awhile when you're begging her forgiveness promising never to go to another auction again!
makes me laugh - the red velvet is so Elvis - but to me it just screams brothel - not that i ever been to one or assume that was Elvis's thing, but from tv and movies, i really don't think i could live with it, but from a point it was Elvis's plane, fair do's, you have to laugh and sure people would line up to pay to climb in - apart from a few common instruments missing it looks pretty clean inside, but what's she going to be like behind the panels, your right that is one big ass tail, and the operation is most unusual, never seen that before - can't wait to see this story unravel Jimmy how is the wife hehe
This is a good life lesson for Silas. "Just because you can, doesn't mean you should."
You were outbid by the other guy but then they offered you the plane. The first bidder was a auction employee trying to get the bidding higher, yes you were scammed
Maybe it was the guy from the Rebuild Rescue channel.
@@KutWrite No, he offered less money and stopped bidding after price went over his limit.
Inside bidders…🤔. Shady
@@carloscollomps1552 Yes, but where was that compared to Jimmy's bid?
@@KutWrite After rewatching i see Jason didn't even bid, he was about to do it but his investing limit was reached even before trying.
Yes. And it was so obvious. It’s worth between 10k-150k very hard to put a number on it. The way the auctioneer made you accept your last bid as the red flag. It should have been reopened at starting
Time to reach out to the state attorney general an ask for assistance.
Well Jimmy most time you fall into a pile of poop and come out smelling like a rose, but this time you have fallen into a pile of Elvis Excrement. How will you smell after this debacle?
@@rogeryoung1260 actually what can the DA do about it? it was a sold as it's type of deal and all parties agreed, i do also believe this was a rip-off, there aren't even 20,000 dollars in scrap metal in this thing LOL 😄, also any good spare parts aren't even used by other airplanes anymore, this thing is from the 60's, also no body uses passengers square windows neither anymore.
@@rogeryoung1260 No go, he bought it as a sale post auction, he's toast.
@@lcfflc3887 Yes,though agreed by all parties something feels unethical, or maybe even criminal. If the other guy bidding was a flake (how do we know who he/she..they? was), then it has to negate the whole auction, It may as well have been the original owner bidding it up to the point Jimmy was maxed out. Who was the other bidder? Even if the parties then agreed a contract, it feels like a scam, even if unwittingly (Is that a thing?) Jimmy was pushed to make a quick decision. He should have been given time to think and get advice.
Seriously he seems OK about it, but Jeeez I dunno...
Years ago I worked for an auctioneer. There was some schill bidding going on. And after listening to the phone call, you were scammed.
Living vicariously through Jimmy's World. All the excitement, none of the cost....
Or mouse smell
Thank you for helping not feel so bad about the $100k I've blown on my Aston Martin rebuild.
Glad I can help :)
@@therealjimmysworld goof
@@therealjimmysworld we got your back on this one
@@therealjimmysworld Rebuild Rescue try to purchase the plane the day of the auction , perhaps you both should get together and collectively dump cash into this thing and get it back in the air again ….
Imagine the value, the ONLY 1 Elvis plane that still air worthy and flying , tons of money 💵
A DB5 with special features? Did you ever find the passenger seat?
Just get every Elvis fan to send a dollar, he’ll be in the air in no time 😏
Start a go fund me page thingo. Elvis fans from around the world would give anything to see this fly again and take passengers.
More like a $100
You won't be able to get parts for this. It's basically junk
This will confirm that the two happiest days in your life is the day you buy Elvis’s plane and the day you sell it.
not too many elvis fans left, im afraid. covid did a number on that population
I can just imagine the relief the former owner must have felt to finally dump this plane, but also they must have been jimmy-level giddy to get soooooo much money for it 😅
auction raked it in on something they didnt even own.
I can’t even imagine paying that much for such a headache! You’re the man! I hope it works out for ya jimmy! I love the channel….
@Aria Gold Payne You need to educate yourself. Elvis is the "King of Rock N Roll"!!! Country Music SNUBBED him!!! They didn't want anything to do with him.
@Aria Gold Payne wtf does full of some many songs mean.
@Aria Gold Payne Hound Dog. I think I have an album where he's singing gospel music. My favorite singer since I was a child. I have a 40 year old turntable for his vinyle albums. I hate CDs!!!
Got change for a buck.
You could make a dining car out of it…like in pulp fiction…that would make millions over decades..it would take big books to put it into the stratosphere again..would it get an air worthiness certificate after all these years ?..that broken bulb you would get stopped for that..
You should’ve told that shady auction company they could keep it after they tried to run your bid up and then proceeded to lie to you about it
Auction companies are regulated. If you turn them in to the state they are registered in they could be liable
@@davidhtims Have fun proving this though.
@@warrenmichael918 yup they are well versed at covering their ass , but now everyone who watches the phone call with Jimmy and the auction knows they use shill bidders , should hurt Mecum a bit anyone about to be a bidder in a Mecum auction needs to see the conversation , and be sure to always drop the auction against phone bidders they are shills
@@warrenmichael918 It is far easier than you think.
@@davidhtims That is true and many of them have been caught and prosecuted. As they should be.
Its happened to almost all of us ""collectors". We get caught up in the adrenaline and rush of bidding and get stuck with a piece of crap that we know we shouldn't have bought. I've done it on countless cars and some real estate. God bless you Jimmy. I know what it feels like....thanks for sharing the experience with us!
Are you serious?! What kind of cars do you like the most?
Is there no way to return it?
I've done that without even going to an auction. Regret it still.
It’s why I always snipe auctions. Wait till 10 seconds are on the clock and go go go.
Won’t let other people have their JUDISCHE SCHWINE EINFLÜSS ruin a good auction.
I'm kind of impressed on the state of the cabin, you wouldn't say it had been sitting for 40 years. And with that huge tail it must have been an absolute lift monster - fast with 4 engines but also capable of really slow flight.
Silas is a wizard with the camera, BTW. Nice work.
Wow you’re a little to excited for an over priced POS plane that had 2 owners after Elvis. You’re annoying
I wont fly on it.. fred g sanford of sanford & sons would say its junk. Sell it and make a profit.
Last flown in the 1990's
@ george coons
Fred G. Sanford and the "G" stands for.....
"Gotta Go" 😂 😂 😂
@@tonyt8805fred is the only mind brain doctor that holds me together. And his session is FREE.
My dad once worked part time for a cattle auction. He would mention that on occasion the "rafter boys" would be bidding. Meaning that the auctioneer would be taking fake bids out of the rafters in the building. Lol!
I know I was at auction they were doing that went from $20 $30 $40 $50 and then back to me and I never seen any hands ever raise but mine 🤦🏼♂️
@@larrydeboer9477 Wellit seems the “rafter boys” been at it again🤣
I worked in the airline industry at a 145 repair station years ago and have seen many aircraft in various stages of repair/disrepair. The airplane in this video is worth about 20k in scrap despite it's history and the old electronic equipment that still remain. It would cost at least 500k to make it presentable and airworthy again. Other than Elvis' name on the paperwork there isn't much to physically tie him to it. I think he was seriously taken advantage of at the very least.
@SunriseLAW I Just had the same suggestions. 👍🏼
500 k hahaha
I agree 100% that it's a parts plane that's about worth your estimate including maybe a few rare parts. Where I disagree is your estimate of $500K to make it presentable AND airworthy. Maybe presentable, meaning painted, stuffed and mounted somewhere, but airworthy? Never. I think the estimates of $5-6M are low and I'll bet $1 the airframe is unrepairable therefore making it a $250K doorstop. 40-year sitting with no PM, rust, rot, and rats. It would have to be torn completely apart, new avionics, new updated engines, new paint/interior, new everything. That sounds like $8-10M to me.
@@chrisneumann4202 that was just based on what I saw in the first video with the limited information available. I wouldn't have bought it to begin with personally. I agree with your assessment in cost for repairs though.
@@SunriseLAW " Sleep in a plane Elvis's company held tltle to for six months that Elvis never even laid eyes on."
You really done it this time Jimmy😂😂 What can possibly go wrong 😂😂
I do not understand..
You act like a little child... like you're not a pilot... like you're in a children's park... look at this... look at that...
HELLO... wake up.. you spent a lot of money.. on that plane.. and you will need a lot of money to fix it... collect the parts...
HOW MUCH MONEY DO YOU HAVE???
if this is a joke...
That plane is not even for a museum :-)
That technology is outdated... and something can always fail in it because it is old... and it is not an airplane in which a person can feel safe... ???
Jimmy, I’m so glad you got the Elvis jet. Genuinely. I cannot think of a more enthusiastic guy, who reacts just as most of us would to all the switches and gadgets and other cool stuff on board. I can’t wait to see the progress on this!
How would you close the door if the staircase was down
Basically I'm asking how do you pull the staircase and Slide the door shut and lock if the staircase is blocking the door
@@darksonic9014 You’re asking the wrong guy. I just commented. I’m not Jimmy.
@@darksonic9014 lots if good questions! Lol
The progress is it is now chopped up into tiny pieces.
31 years ago I was stationed at Dyess AFB with the B1's and we went temporary duty to Roswell Air Center and I remember seeing Elvis Jet sitting there and also seeing the UFO hangar lol. Crazy to think you would end up with Elvis's plane Jimmy, so cool!!
Huh. I was at Dyess from 88 to 90. CES at the time. Was there for a B1 crash, P51 airshow crash and that sad sad 135 disaster.
Love your adventures!! I'm a PSW who worked for a gentleman who was a pilot before his illness, the both of us would watch, laugh, and be amazed at your footage, he ( Art) has passed on now, but I would like to say thank you, thank you for sharing your passion, it has helped others more then you realize. I'm not a pilot, I'm afraid to fly actually, never have, but I'm definitely a fan, and I'm addicted to your channel. Stay blessed, love from Canada💗
M.C. Scammer
This is going to get very interesting. I'm going to stay tuned to find out how this turns out!
Yeah. If it's fraud, Jimmy can get his money back. A lawsuit would allow him treble damages if he could prove that.
@@KutWrite caveat emptor
@@KutWrite Jimmy made a decision and in this case it was the wrong one. I would sue the Auction House.
But then again, he could have flatly refused to buy this plane.
Listen Jimmy is a very smart man and he is very aware of what he was getting into and I am sure he has a plan of some kind to get his money back . I can not for the life of me see this plane ever flying again as the cost would be to great. As for critters in the plane birds,rats and black widow spiders
@@Jubbe1940 $234 K for a dead plane, hell I would have stopped bidding at $2,500.00
When I was going to A&P school in Roswell the Jetstar was hangered and maintained. This was in 1986 and 87. Glad someone is finally going to give it a go at restoration. Good luck I'm rooting for you!
The restoration is it's now chopped up into little pieces.
I smelled a rat when they called you back and started all that nonsense about preferring to sell it to you over the high bidder. anyway a few others have post about changing the interior etc, the interior is what rocks on that plane! The interiors on the Elvis planes at Graceland should be changed to match yours.
You got this Jimmy!! You will gain a lot of subs from this purchase, including mine. Not many of these comments on the jet seem to support you..but I’m rootN for you Sir!! Preserving history is not easy or cheap but I think the reward will be goosebump worthy. Goodluck brother.
Thanks so much! I’m not sweating it. The best plan hasn’t been revealed yet ;) it’s going to be awesome!
@@therealjimmysworld street taco stand!
@@therealjimmysworld TCB GO FOR IT
Jimmy this is literally the first time ever I have been concerned for you. Hope you are joking about being fully leveraged on this one. I just don’t know how this purchase ends well. I am still rooting for you all the way though. Hope it all works out.
he is worth at least $60 mil. this is nothing,
@@ysesq source: trust me bro
Wonder if he received his divorce papers yet?
@@ysesq he has a net worth of $850,000 usd you are a little off lol
@@jeff_d1 doubtful. he has a hangar full of aircraft with mechanics on payroll, fancy cars, rv etc. i have a net worth of over 6 times that and nowhere near the quantity of toys jimmy has.
My name is Sherri McKay Todd and I am the oldest daughter of Roy L McKay from Roswell, NM. I loved this video. I love that you bought the plane and I love your enthusiasm. Indeed it was owned by Elvis. My dad has even more information if you are interested. I have pictures. You out of all the people who have tried to sell or buy the plane have the most accurate story that I have seen. You Rock! We would love to talk to you and give you as much information that we can about it. Not sure how to contact you though
Email me at therealjimmysworld@gmail.com
Thank you for sharing this adventure with us. As an aviation buff I really do appreciate you.
we commented this on the first vid, those 2 "phone bidders" went real people. that guy that rang would have gone to the next highest bidder but because he doesn't actually exist they came to you. id pull out on the deal and renegotiate.
One of the phone bidders was real. I watched his channel as he was bidding before I even knew jimmy was bidding too
@@hondaxl250k0 nether phone bidders where real. They where people of the auction company
@@hondaxl250k0 you should watch again because he never actually put in a bid
@@reed785M it was “rebuild rescue “. Yes he did bid
Please do a full build on this plane. You'd be a huge star across the nation on the first flight video. Please don't just sell it or store it. We all want a video a week on just this plane. You can't top this plane so ...
I'm sure he could get some investors
This plane will never get rebuilt.
This plane will never fly again. Other than a viewing piece, it's junk.
@@TheSoloAsylum Well the 401 on RR had the same comments but it seems like they were wrong. I wanna agree with you but who the heck knows what his plans are.
@@warrenmichael918 it might be possible to get her airworthy but it’s going to cost big money and that’s not counting transporting it to an MRO equipped to do the work.
Repaint the outside, add mock ups of the missing engines and gauges, clean interior, frame the Elvis signed ownership document, and add a bed.
Then set it up as a Air B & B on a view lot near the ski hills in Denver, the "Mile High State" .
The last step is to form the "Mile High Club in Elvis Presley's' Air Plane" club and provide membership certificates to your overnight premium priced guests;-)
I'll bet you could get your money back within a couple of years and then sell the A b&b business for a good profit.
If there's a serious push to get it flying again, I'm thinking $2-3 million just for the airframe. I know what we do during 96 month inspections for our customers and I'm looking at this Elvis jet like, oh boy, there's a lot of man hours right there.
That thing will likely never ever fly again... it could be a fantastic museum piece though and restoration for that would be way cheaper!
@The Cruisin' Crew It will cost more than he paid for it just to paint it.. Probably twice what he paid for it minimum to even make the interior somewhat presentable.. Then probably a few hundred grand in just transportation fees hauling the thing around.. Elvis has been gone for a long time.. His hard-core fans that would actually pay money to spend the night in his jet or go to a museum to see it are past their prime to be nice about it.. This thing is only worth scrap value, and that's why it's been sitting in the desert rotting away for all these years.. There's no scenario where you restore this piece of junk and actually make money from it.. I just I hope this purchase doesn't ruin this man.. That auction house should be ashamed of themselves.. They know exactly what they did..
@@MarkLada Paint jobs for jets of that size go for around 70 grand, but that's for an airworthy paint job. I'm sure it could get done for much cheaper and ok looking if the jet is just a ground based museum piece. The seller (previous owner) had paid almost 500 grand for it, so he lost a big chunk of money on the plane. Jimmy will have a difficult time making his investment back, but who knows, maybe some Elvis collector would want it after a nice cosmetic restauration. In the meantime, Jimmy has amazing content for his channel, maybe he can also sell some scrap parts of the plane without destroying it's general appearance, run a restauration fundraiser, who knows... it may get enough attention from Jimmy's viewers that some museum might want to display it. But yeah, overall still probably a loss for Jimmy. And I agree, the auctioneers seemed shady...
This plane isn't flying again, for any amount of money.
Damn...that sounds pretty harsh.
Jimmy asking if he was scammed is like asking if the water is wet, I suspect that he knew what he was doing and already has a plan. The amount of youtube traffic alone will pay for this thing!
Is water wet? Or does it get other things wet?
I have to think you're inflating the value of TH-cam proceeds a great deal.
I almost feel like I have to watch now, just to help Jimmy bail himself out of this mess!
I certainly hope that he has a plan, and has been watching this jet for years, waiting until the right time when he could grab it up for a good price and make millions and millions of dollars on this deal.
Until he reveals his plan, I guess that I'll let all of the ads play until the end. 🤷♂️
@@johngaither9263 $2,000 to $15,000 per million views
@@johngaither9263 no, some youtubers makes 100k a video on sponsorships. TH-cam ad views is another story, that doesn't make shit
Jimmy, you did pay a bundle of money for this almost a jet. You have saved what is left of it. Like you said, this is history that was owned by a legend of a man. It's yours to do with what you want. There are plenty of die-hard Elvis fans in the world that would pay to look at it. It couldn't go to a better custodian. You are crazy enough to do the right thing. Good luck from a fan in the UK
There are fewer and fewer everyday. The generation that went wild over Elvis in the 1950s are in their 80s now. Bad investment, really bad.
@@chrisdraughn5941 my daughter is 23 and she's a fan! You'd be surprised to see how many of the younger kids are into Elvis! Movies, Tv, the resurgence of the record and record player. Now the new Elvis movie that more about Elvis' manager Colonel Tom Parker!I know teenagers that scour thrift stores for records. He wasn't just famous he is regarded by many as the King of Rock and Roll (not me I Give credit to Chuck Berry and Buddy Holly, Elvis just sang other peoples songs. Elvises early music rockabilly came out of the colored Juke Joints)! Plus many of those older fans who are not all in their 80's have passed on their love of elvis to their kids. Elvis would have been in his 80's had he survived, he would not have gotten very famous if he only had fans in his own generation. He is still famous because his legacy endures through Graceland. People are still so crazy for Elvis that they adopt wild conspiracy theories that the man faked his death and has masquraded as different people over the years including Elvis impersonators, currently Pastor Bob Joyce. Look it up online it's crazy!
@@krisackerman8996 - I’d agree with you if we were in 1983, but it’s 2023 and I’m not seeing the pop-culture relevance of Elvis anymore. While I’ll acknowledge there are probably some Gen Zs who’ve been exposed to Elvis’ music and like it; I’m having a hard time imagining there are throngs of them clamoring to see that jet. Maybe in Memphis, Tennessee it would be a nice addition to an existing attraction, but it’s in such horrible shape.
It’s a money pit that will cost money to restore and then maintain. It’s a bad investment, really bad.
@@chrisdraughn5941 how did that latest film about Elvis do at the box office ?????????
@@britishted7811 Are you comparing the creative content of a Hollywood film to an airplane with no engines?
All they have in common is a connection to Elvis. That airplane is a horrible investment.
Hey Jimmy, On my way home form work this afternoon in Chicago ,the news radio station WBBM had a 30 second story on Elvis' Jet that sold at auction for $260k. They said the bidders name was undisclosed. I thought you would enjoy this fun fact!
I fear you did get scammed. I always thought the high bidder was just pushing the price and that he was working for the seller or auction. I never thogh4 he was legitimate.
Yes... yes you did. Before even watching the stream. What they did was literally criminal.
Was Pricilla there as part of the scam? From everything Jimmy said it sounds like she wasn’t the owner.
Sucker born everyday. Jimmy will have to eat $232K
Funny 2 reply’s and they are censored
@@hondaxl250k0 That TH-cam for you. Sort comments by newest, and the hidden replies usually appear.
@@MattyEngland cool I’ll try it
Your enthusiasm and excitement is infectious. Thanks!
Yes you did, the way that phonecall went was a massive red flag, it was most likely the auction house that tried to up the price and got stuck with it as top bidder in the end, which is why they called you and it sounded as suspicious as it can..
Really hope this will turn around to be greatly in your favor.
The phone call was strange they did their best to pretty much force the plane on him! Before the call he was feeling like he had a lucky escape!
I assure you that there is nothing wrong with this plane that money can't fix.
yeah dude but that plane is virtually worthless. elvis’s name being in the title once upon a time will only get you so far. that plane isn’t worth fixing and jimmy got suckered. he was out clean and should have told them no thank you.
@@aaronsnacks6128 and any body obsessed enough with Elvis to want to buy this definitely won’t have the money to buy or restore it.
Don't show tallahassee this he'll go ape shit
Well his older videos did say “This is how to go broke with airplanes” now he’s living up to his mission statement.
Never clickbait! Hahahaha
Jimmy- simultaneously the biggest kid in the world, and the best Dad in the world.😆
the whole interior reminds me of my grandparents house, they still had all their living room/kitchen exactly like this in the 90s, all wood furniture with the red velvet, hidden velcro compartments, even inside their van was red velvet 😍
Jimmy I think it has potential to be a money maker. Clean it up, paint the outside, use it as a chapel for weddings. Think of the number of people that get married is Vegas chapels, now they have the opportunity to get married in Elvis's jet!! Give Disney or other theme parks a call maybe they can turn it into an attraction. Put it on a hydraulic bed and turn it into an Elvis jet ride. There are probably dozens of ideas for this. I don't think it's a total loss.
Your son being a great cameraman @16:55. You're going to have to put him in charge soon. Great job Silas
Also him having the discipline to NOT show the back of the plane before his dad went that way.. The young man does a REALLY great job with the camera, he's DEFINITELY going to make in in this world if it continues for him!!
Agreed. I'm a professional cameraman and I am always impressed by what a good job Silas does following his dad on these videos. Keep up the good work dude!
I think you should either get ahold of the engines in Pigeon Forge, reattach them, clean up the jet and work something out with the Memphis Elvis Museum to take it and exhibit it or somehow get it flying again and work something out with an air charter company that can give rides/trips on The Vintage Elvis Jet. Vintage is real big now.
It wound cost about 2-4 million get this flying again.
The Convair 880 named Lisa Marie is already at Graceland.
The Jetstar is worthless.
Hey Jimmy!!
They are talking about you buying Elvis' jet on 95.5 fm radio in Chicago!!!
Hope this blows up your channel!!
AWESOME!!!!
That was a WILD tour of the interior! Can't believe how well preserved everything is given how long it has sat idle. I used to enjoy exploring old mills up here in New England when I was a kid, and this brought back that same feeling. So exciting! Hopefully the views these videos bring in about this one dulls the pain of that purchase a bit. This is pretty cool, you have to admit!
Anything is fixable. All comes down to either money or determination, or a little of both. I've seen worse restored in the automotive world! You could do something like Mikey McBrian (PlaneSavers) did up in Yellowknife with that DC-3 a few years back. People from all over chipped in and got that bird in the air again, and it record time, too! There's hope!! The spirit of Elvis might just help that whole project out a bit. 😉👍😎👍🍻
I thought that other guy fixing the green and white airplane was crazy. Nope, your officially crazier
Both are not right in the head.
@@Sam-ou8uv LOL! I have to admit, it's very entertaining though... ;)
I've got my doubts about every aspect of the "auction" and "the Elvis" jet. For this to really happen Jimmy, you need to partner with Jason from rebuild rescue, Kermit Weeks, and the Patey brothers to have any chance at all.
The Patey brothers don’t normally do restorations of this magnitude but there’s always a first time and to be perfectly honest they are the only ones that I would love to see Jimmy partner with on this massive project if he partners with anyone at all
The Patey brothers are waaaaaay too smart to invest time or $ into this.
Jason from rebuild rescue was also trying to buy it during the auction. I watched his episode and at the end he did say that he wanted to find the guy who got it to possibly help out with it. Jimmy you should reach out to Jason.
@@brandonandersen4517 Jimmy should definitely reach out to Jason and his crew. Would love to see a Jimmys Rescue or Rebuild World colab on this.
It's likely all a setup for youtube clicks. There's no way anyone is stupid enough to buy this thing.
Wow, I bought a lake house for just a little more than this and it is now worth 3x as much. I also bought an Elvis record for $6.99 at the thrift store. Winning!!
No one on their right mind would pay that much for that But thats why we love Jimmys World. Can’t wait to see what happens next 😱😱👍🏻
Keep watching and subscribing, y'all is paying for it.
That’s pretty steep for no engines included! that thing is a complete rattle trap!! 😂
P. O. S. And no know photos of elvis with it. Crypto-plane.
You weren't scammed. You didn't follow your limit and made a choice. There will be plenty of Elvis affectionados that will gladly donate and or companies willing to donate for recognition especially whoever does the paint job. Biggest concern I'd have is whether the fuselage etc is airworthy
It's not aitworthy. Basically it's just an heavy paperweight. Is it a scam ? Probably not if you're a big Elvis' fan with money to throw out of the window.
Airworthy?? This POS is never flying again so forget about that. Parts don't exist anymore plus Jimmy doesn't have the funds necessary to make it airworthy again anyway. Best thing he might be able to do turn this into some crazy AirBnb and rent it out.
@@ingresswizard9044 or key tags
Airworthy?? Maybe if you find a retired A&P who hates his life lol. I think simply finding the right parts and finding people to recondition them would take thousands of hours. Cool plane tho!
@@ingresswizard9044 What about a GoFundme? Crazy Elvis fans would love to see this plane fly again. Not to mention all the other aviation influencers out there like Rebuild Rescue that would love to be part of the project. I'm sure there is parts for this plane somewhere in the world. Maybe some parts can be 3d printed, anything is possible. However, I do think it would be better renovated into a AirBnb type place for people that can afford it. Except, I would make my own business out of it and create It's own platform cutting out the middle man . He could make his money back in a maybe a1yr. Then the next years ahead would be pure profit!
Elvis didn't sign it, Vernon signed it on his behalf by power of attorney.
From what I have read on the interweb, there are no pictures of Elvis and this airplane. He may have bought it but there doesn't seem to be any evidence he ever flew in it. He only owned it a short time before his untimely death. As far as the interior, a man in New Mexico says he was the one responsible for the current interior. He has pictures of this plane when he owned it and his daughters remember it as well. Can't wait to hear what Jimmy has to say.
I think Elvis bought this plane to for the entourage and crew to ride on. This was not his primary plane as that was the Lisa Marie. You are right there are no records he ever flew on it or even used it. They has some things done to the plane after it was purchased and Elvis was only alive a few months after it was bought. He probably never even was onboard the aircraft.
Elvis never used this plane. If you look at the video, what Jimmy thinks is Elvis's signature is actually Vernon signing Elvis's name by power of attorney. Like the other person said, the Convair 880 was the plane Elvis used. The story I heard was the Lisa Marie was getting a little crowded and he bought the Jetstar because he planned on touring and with all the equipment loaded into the Lisa Marie, there wouldn't have been enough room for all the people, the musicians, the backup singers, the Memphis Mafia... There were A LOT of people involved in his show... It was actually the third plane that he bought.
It don't look like elvis signature. .His actual autograph on a legal document is worth up to 35 grand apparently.
He bought it 8 months before his death,at the end of December 76..His last Las Vegas concerts were earlier in Dec 76,so he probably didn't fly in it.
Yes no proof he ever was in it
The Jetstar is equipped with stick shaker flight controls to warn pilots of a stall condition. Also square windows were plagued with issues with cracking in the corners at pressurized altitude. This was the very reason windows are now round on all aircraft that get pressurized. Even pressure on round windows! Also we would test the oxygen mask system by using a Jetcal on the ground to pressurize the aircraft and release the outflow valve to see the masks drop! 🙂
Square windows brought down the Comet.
Jet cal? For ITT calibration? To check the pressure vessel?
The windows arent sharp like ones on a 172 however i have not heard great things about the engines that came with it originally
I don’t think he’ll have to worry about none of that, ha ha
You ought to see if the museum wants the rest of the plane.
They're not going to pay over 200K for it! SMDH
More the junkyard 😂
1$ not a cent more.
Brilliantly presented and just pure entertainment. I can't help but drift way back and think I'm watching and listening to Dennis Weaver as Sam McCloud (minus the horse of course). Brilliant!
Was waiting that whole time for Silas to say, 'Mom's gonna be pissed!'.
The Roswell airport used to be Walker AFB. My dad was stationed there from '58 to '61. They were transitioning from B29's to B52's and he was a maintenance electrician on the B52's.
Totally called it at end of your episode man! Even was supporting watching the episode while wearing your what could possibly go wrong tshirt!!
Had all the signs of weird me out walk away deal..
sorry bud that suks
My 18 year old son is in Aviation mechanics school getting his air frame license & I can't wait to show him this video.
Father Jim needs to come out and give his words of wisdom on this jet. Congratulations Jimmy on finally getting your private Jet 🛩️
This one would have been a big pass for me (unless I got it for a $1,000!). But that is what I enjoy about you, you have vision and are fearless with your enthusiasm. I look forward to seeing what you are able to do with this one. Blue skies and tailwinds!✈️
You aren't getting any plane like that for 1000 let alone Elvis plane
No kidding!! I wouldn't even want it for $500 dollars, much less a quarter million! I don't see this man ever getting his money back out of this one!! The airplane is never going to fly again, because it would take someone who is completely brain dead to throw away the millions it would take to even get it airworthy.
Man I am SO excited for you right now lol! I am totally along for the ride with this plane!! Cannot wait to watch every move you make with this thing!! Watching you so excitedly looking through every nook and cranny, reminds me of the first time I saw footage of Mike Tyson's abandoned mansion in Southington Ohio lol, so awesome!
Elvis would be proud that you cared enough to resurrect his memory. You could make tons of money just having tours on that beauty. I would pay to see it.
the interior is the lifestyle of the rich and famous right there. and the quality of workmanship of all the fittings and panelling is top notch
Even if I didn't like airplanes I would still watch because Jimmy cracks me up with his comments. Another great video Jimmy!
That thing ain't getting off the ground for less than $2 mil. If the airframe is even airworthy. That auction house saw him coming a mile away.
@@scott-in-dfw3005 I'm sorry but, are you lost? What does that have to do with my comment? Absolutely nothing! Let's use actual logic to access the situation. If this aircraft was some basic aircraft used by the airlines then it would only be worth the scrap value. However this is an extremely rare aircraft and it was owned by one of the most famous and most recognizable people who has ever lived. So, it's worth way more than you realize. Jimmy hasn't said that he will restore it to flying condition. He could easily turn it into a museum piece that would make it worth way more than his investment. One very important thing is the location in which it has been stored. The desert environment is perfect for keeping aircraft in the best condition possible. That's why the military and the airlines keep their aircraft stored there, albeit with more protection. Lastly can you, Mr Scott, provide us with a history of your expertise in restoring aircraft? Besides Airfix models. Because Jimmy has a long history with restoring them and he has done quite well.
@@Jonathan.D You're right, noting to do with your comment. I was replying to a different comment but the YT app on my tablet and my fat fingers didn't line up so it placed my reply not where I wanted it. Nice rant though.
@@scott-in-dfw3005 LOL. I've done that before.
Crazy, crazy! The fun is just beginning. For sure Jimmy is one of those the glass is half full guys. Admire and appreciate your enthusiasm with the Elvis plane. Let us know if you find any of his blue sued shoes.
I love the enthusiasm and glad to know a piece of History goes to someone who actually cares about the plane
Everytime I've bought anything on a implus it's never been a good day. I like Elvis so of course I want this to be one of the greatest projects you've ever taken on Jimmy. Thank you for making all the great aviation videos you posted on your channel
Impuls? Get your facts straight.
@@ApKieras sorry
You should make cosmetic improvements and rent it out as an Elvis themed Airbnb
Time to get T-shirts to "Save the Elvis Jet" No doubt you'll get supporters to do a Go-Fund me to help rebuild this icon. Make sure its all part of the non-taxible charity and maybe connect with rebuild rescue to help offer support to the rescue foundation and vets/first responders. This way uncle sam doesnt take a ton of your donation money to send to other countries!
Good luck - this aircraft has a ton of nostalgia and as an A/P mechanic, makes my heart palpitate....it is going out on a flatbed and I hope he recovers his investment. Never flies again....
Yes you did. First of all auctions never call back the runner up for non paying bidders, it’s bad etiquette.
That is correct! A real auction does not do that. It is called shill bidding.
@@gerhardpet1 Actually shilling is a seller or an associate of seller bidding on the item, this situation is called hood winking.
@@moosesamli4569 Thank you for the clarification
@@gerhardpet1 Just the facts. So many unsuspecting buyers fall for this crap at very well publicized auctions like BJ, Rus0, Mochummm, etc. Yes i misspelled on purpose.
@@gerhardpet1 I hate seeing Jimmy get hoodwinked.
I hope you have a plan for this, because an old JetStar is worth its weight in aluminium. Those robbers at the auction have really done a number on you- but still, you seem happy. Whatever your plan is, I suggest you get it going immediately- before something changes!
Worth about 2 thousand in scrap.
A 737 is about 15,000
As soon as any auction house rings you, they are "keen" to get your money as they are unlikely to get the same amount again, if they thought they could get more money elsewhere they would just re-auction it. They must have been laughing all the way to the bank.....although the excitement of finding all that stuff...priceless :) (maybe)
They must have been on the hook to pay the seller for their mistake. Then the auction house owns the jet and would likely lose more money if they put it up for auction again... but yeah, the whole deal reeked of scammy vibes.
This guy is not an idiot. he knows exactly what he's doing..
LOL😂🤣🤣
I do not understand..
You act like a little child... like you're not a pilot... like you're in a children's park... look at this... look at that...
HELLO... wake up.. you spent a lot of money.. on that plane.. and you will need a lot of money to fix it... collect the parts...
HOW MUCH MONEY DO YOU HAVE???
if this is a joke...
That plane is not even for a museum :-)
That technology is outdated... and something can always fail in it because it is old... and it is not an airplane in which a person can feel safe... ???
Na
Not this time.
NOPE
Good luck Jimmy!
I've seen it just lying there in the middle of nowhere for so many years, and it was unlocked all that time?! How can it still be in such a good shape??
Let me shorten this for everyone: Yes, yes he did..... Now Jimmy got to work the pole (in clear heels) to make that money back, $1 at a time
Poor guy couldn't rock a day shift
LMAO
Yes. You did.
Probably should have consulted an attorney at the beginning to understand what was going on.
I agree. That’s a ton of money to be throwing around.
Well, I at least admire your enthusiasm over the deal. (never seen anyone so elated after losing such a huge amount of money)
To be perfectly honest, I does look like a money pit. Full restoration to get it airworthy and pass inspection plus fee's....I'm just guessing here but in the ballpark of 3 million plus? Just the used engines alone will cost a pretty penny. Your a smart man and you know your stuff, I hope it all works out, looking forward to see how this project goes.
I was watching the Bizjet channel a week or so before the Auction and the guy on there said in order to get it airworthy would likely take between 3 and 5 million. I read an interview where Jimmy said it might not fly again but he'll get it to move under its own power so I'm thinking the ultimate Limo
You can't use the old engines even if rebuilt as they are too noisy and inefficient to be certified.
@@billakers6082 does not go for an historic plane like this
@@bigliftm Historic? Elvis only owned this plane for a few months before he died. I don't even think there is any documented proof he even flew on this plane as he almost exclusively flew on the Lisa Marie.
To be fair, anything aviation is a money pit. But this plane would likely set new records in that regard.
Cool as hell. Hope everything works out well for you. Keep Elvis’s legacy alive Big Jim! Lesss gooo!!!
This video was timeless just your performance was enough to watch I know you're proud of this I wish you all the luck in the world and Success,
👍👍👍
I've very pleased with how happy you were with the amount of flippy switches, buttons and levers it had
Mad move there Jimmy, I'm definitely going to enjoy where this one is going to end up. Love it.
Would have preferred to see you tell the auction guy to pound sand.
Jimmy! I hope you have a massive plan for this thing because that amount of money is insane! Long live the Lockeed!
"it's like in an old church with a bunch of sinners still sinning" ...hahahah .. that's the spirit of Elvis
This was my first jet airplane - not this serial number, but the first type. Seeing the cockpit brought back memories. I can answer a number of questions if you want...like what went in the bird nest in the tail...
APU?
Sorry to it, but yes Jimmy you did.
First, let me say that I love your enthusiasm, and I really enjoy your TH-cam videos!
I am also a pilot, but had a heart attack and open heart surgery about (6) months ago, so I guess my piloting days have come to an abrupt end.
You have got to be one of the bravest men that I know of
to buy such a " pig in the poke" for so much money, then to see that you basically purchased a shell of an airplane, and you did not break down an cry your eyes out!
So, Elvis owned it for a while, but others owned it before and after him!
The people who let that plane get into such disrepair should be jailed and fined for such ignorance, and disrespect!
I hope you are able to restore that plane to its former beauty and social status!
Glider and Ultralights may be an option
I don't like that square windows, it looks old, this thing needs a new look!
"... is like being in an old church, with a bunch of old sinners... still sinning"
I gotta steal that line
Do a “staying in Elvis’s plane for 24 hour challenge” and have food delivered and everything to it, would be so cool to see people’s reactions!
It's interesting to see the inside. I'm glad you're excited about it, Jimmy. I'm looking forward to hearing your plans for this.
The white box you said the phone hooks to, well that is the cabin temp sensor. The phone did go in that drawer you opened with the connector. Also, the tail was called a flying tail because the whole thing moved. The original engines were Pratt & Whitney JT12A-8. Hope you can find a good home for her.
I'm glad you got it! Love how excited you are. I would be too! Ignore the negative ppl.
Hi Jimmy…looks like on the surface you were scammed. Watching the video where he called you for secondary offer, i did hear him tell you he was now the owner for $X then you wanted time to think if you wanted it…..no you didn’t, you wanted time to mentally structure a deal where you would not be hurt. We do it all the time. Next screen shot you are excited because you used one of your cookie cutter formats and he took it. Now you are in the drivers seat especially if irregularities can be proven. The deal will get better. I think I see how this is headed. Nicely done ! Stay safe.
I'm glad you love those Chairs so much because when you're wife sees that plane and computes how much you spent. I have a feeling that may be where you're going to be living for awhile when you're begging her forgiveness promising never to go to another auction again!
makes me laugh - the red velvet is so Elvis - but to me it just screams brothel - not that i ever been to one or assume that was Elvis's thing, but from tv and movies, i really don't think i could live with it, but from a point it was Elvis's plane, fair do's, you have to laugh and sure people would line up to pay to climb in - apart from a few common instruments missing it looks pretty clean inside, but what's she going to be like behind the panels, your right that is one big ass tail, and the operation is most unusual, never seen that before - can't wait to see this story unravel
Jimmy how is the wife hehe
as our supreme leader once said, "i got two words" Jimmy you got scammed
Yes someone stole the phone also. I am so Happy you bought this piece of Elvis Presley History.