And make sure you have "A Little Less Conversation" with your wife when you are "All Shook Up" about the "Trouble" if you don't make your loan payments and getting the "Jailhouse Rock" and your family is living "In the Ghetto".. 😁😁😁😋😋😋😘😘😘
Boy Howdy! What a bunch of stuff! You could of got that plane for less than 100k. You was the only one bidding on it. I bet they went to the other phone guy and he said No thank you. So they went to you in the hopes they wouldn't lose there pants on the thing, And you fell for it. And this airplane has ben setting for over 40+ years. It's going to cost a fortune to get back in the air if that is even possible! Man you are even nuttier than me! But man Thank You for this video. And I wish you the best on this. And until next time. Aloha from the Big Island of Hawaii!
Putting aside the auction shenanigans, this proves beyond any doubt that you are certifiable! As a retired jet mechanic and pilot if this jet ever flies again it would truly be a miracle. Good luck!
It might fly again .....in the cargo hold of a C-17 lol , but miracles happen , it's true i was born and if you had seen me you would think did my poor Mother survive !!! . And i was born a month early , can you imagine if i had gone full term !!! Any way she is out of the wheel chair now and Doctors say she might start to crawl again soon so good news eh 🙂
I think that if it is just given a good cosmetic restoration, it will be profitable to resell it without even attempting to restore it to airworthy condition.
@@Turboy65 Mate in the RAF we had a term for that and excuse my language " Bull shit baffles Brains " . So imagine a Bull Night in a Barrack Block , make it shiny and smell nice and they would be happy . How ever highly polished vinyl floor ....never use Sparkle or any other furniture polish as it turned it into an ice rink . Picture now a DI ( Drill Instructure ) travelling through sight and sound , their feet have just left terra firma and have passed a greater height that their ass . Gravity takes effect and always wins and the DI ends up as we would call it " arse over tit " . Imagine a 16 man room all of us stood to attention at the foot of our beds awaiting inspection and the DI proceeds to carry out what can only be described as a Matrix moment ...and shit it was a red pill right up their behind . So after a complete room sniggers the DI stands back up and says " If any one of you laughs or smiles you will get back flighted to the start " !!! and no one wants to get back flighted . So full metal jackets scenes with the DI and private Pile and even better the Barrack block was at exactly like two of the blocks at RAF Swinderby as it was filmed i believe at Bassingbourn which was an ex RAF base . So Anyway after the DI left with a slight limp .....the room burst into laughter . We didn't hate them in the end as we realised they pushed us and wrecked us but then built us up . To be fair in the end we actually liked them and they had this proud as punch parent thing going on .
I'm always questioning how legit these auctions are when I'm bidding against someone I can't see on a phone. You never know if it's someone associated with the auction house running the price up.
Exactly, if the person who bid 260k dispute and said they only bid 240k, why didn’t they sell it to them for 240k versus taking and additional loss of 8k by selling it to Jimmy. Something smells fishy and I live nowhere near the ocean.
Jimmy there is no other bidder. They were ghosting you for Priscillas benefit. I know a man owed 2 million by these pirates. They are the lowest of pond scum. Don't go through with it. By the time you disassemble this and do any restoration you'll be so far upside down there's no recovery. Don't burn money on high risk dreams. Your family is more important.
I wish I could give a thousand thumbs up to that comment. If you want to see one flying you will have to watch James Bond in Goldfinger. Thats likley the only way. It will make a fine museum piece. He will probably donate this one too when its run its course
Just to let you know, the interior is NOT orgininal Elvis. It wasn't abandon 35 yrs ago in Roswell. It was acutally bought by a friend of my family and used in the early 80's. That man redid the interior to his liking and to match the exterior color. I've been in it as a young teen and my parents were a part of the party where the owner celebrated by driving it around on the tarmack with his friends and for fun. The owner stopped flying it in the late 80's/early 90's because it got tied up in a lawsuit that kept in grounded until the lawsuit was finished. When I was in aircraft maintenance school in 1995 at Roswell, I talked with the owner about the history of the plane and what it might take to get it flying again. Whoever bought it after 1999 has lied about the origns of the interior. It just happens that the person who bought in the 80's is just as flamboyant as Elvis and had similar tastes in decor. There are several newspaper articles about this issue, and the family that owned it in the 80's still lives in Roswell.
@lonmcq7317 I've heard Ron asked about this plane and he said he flew for Elvis estate after he passed and he never saw the Roswell plane, Elvis never owned it
These auction shenanigans left a sour taste in my mouth. The skeptic in me thinks they were trying to run the price up on you with a "phone bidder" and it backfired. I would have walked away on my gut instinct but I'm looking forward to see what you do here
Totally agree, that was complete BS. At least one if not both of the phone bidders didn't exist. You got gipped Jimmy, you should have offered your original first bid of 50K and if they didn't accept it you should of walked away.
They're a huge auction house...I'm inclined to think they wouldn't do this at their scale, it's not worth the risk to their reputation. I think the jet didn't come close to the reserve and they heard what they wanted to hear from the phones. Look how LONG they let it hang at the end...it was dying on vine. There is no need to walk away, HOWEVER, I disagree that the final price should've been the minimum for the auction house to walk away with no loss. This was THEIR problem. I would've said $200k, all in, take or leave. Jimmy was in a huge position of strength here. You KNOW the seller was expecting their check (rightfully so). I can't imagine they would've let Jimmy walk away over $30k. That is a not a large amount of money for them....but it is for an individual who is at his spending limit already. If $200k was his high number, then he should've gone with that. Yes, with the 10% premium, that would be the walk away figure...so, anywhere from $200k to $220k would've been totally reasonable as an all-in offer. This was THEIR problem to solve, not Jimmy. He was HELPING them. The auction house was hosed here...zero choices. They can't re-list it, realistically. Jimmy was the second highest bidder...he's the best shot they've got. EDIT: reading through other replies, it looks like I might be wrong and that ghost bidding is a thing, even at this level. Daaaamn.
Rebuild Rescue, another aviation UA-cam channel, bid all the way up to 200k or 250k. I don't really think it was the auction house running up the price.
@@emtpayislow beard had a max of 250k tho, that's probably where that bid came from,cause Jimmy didn't vid,either way I would've paid someone to take that piece of shit, specially with no engines
@@russellallen4756A van by the river is heaven ...you have no idea the peace and tranquility of free dumping in a 5 gal bucket in the wilderness at dawn.....sipping a campfire coffee and not a bitchy sound for miles....a man can dream.....
That is a very common trick in the UK at auctions. They will often bid you against an imaginary person at the back of the room that no one sees to get the most they can from you - or do exactly this. Suddenly the other bidder states there was an error or the auctioneer claims there was an error made "by his friend" on the phone, then tells you that your last bid stands as it was the highest. They make you feel like you are responsible for buying at a HUGELY inflated price/ That looked very scripted to me. Always be aware of scams in future.
Ritchie Brothers does this on all of their auctions. That's why they asterisk *** out most of the user name. Also you can see many items of the same type mysteriously going for around the same price range. it's all fixed. With their attachments they give No warranty, It's all china crap with no support, no replacement or spare parts. They are like the Harbor freight of heavy attachments.
I really worry about you Jimmy... I can live vicariously through you in some of your purchases.. but man, that transaction was shady, my wife was screaming at the screen NO Jimmy!!. Good luck man.
After seeing this planes condition closeup on the Rebuild Rescue channel, I wouldn’t have given $100 for that plane much less thinking about bidding to meet the $300k reserve. You’re insane. 👍🏻👍🏻
Jimmy just posted the video on having the plane evaluated and reaching a determination on the cost of flying this plane again. Worth the watch! Either way, this auctioneer is a crook! No auction house says "I have a higher bid but I'd rather sell it to a nice guy like you" - they grab the most cash.
"Just when I think you couldn't be any dumber...You go and do something like this and totally redeem yourself!" Haha! Congrats Jimmy, look forward to your adventure with this one. Side note, I own a 1973 IH Scout II. You have no idea how excited I got when I turned the corner at the Graceland exhibit and to my surprise saw Elvis' yellow Scout. Make us proud with his jet!
Jimmy, you don’t understand how happy this made me. I am a huge Elvis fan, and discovered your channel late last year and now I will be watching everything you put out there and I can’t wait to see this project. It couldn’t have gone to a better home. Please restore this airplane and bring it to beauty again. You’d make this Elvis fan very happy
Been involved with auctions in the past. You place a few "agents" in the crowd to push up the price and when it backfires you can always auction it off next time. In this case there was only 1 person bidding hence the call back. Well done for sticking to your guns Jimmy. If it was me I would say I offer 100k , take it or leave it.
@@chaunceywilliams8405 I understand the logic but how is this allowed to happen legally? I would think there would be severe consequences for this kind of practice.
This is totally awesome! Who really cares if it ever flies again? Restore the outside and inside and the Elvis faithful will come. I would pay to see it and I am sure others will too! Congratulations Jimmy!
This! The only right thing to do is get this bird back in the air. It would be so amazing to see a piece of history restored and back in flight again, and if the major hurdle is cost, I would think that there are a lot of organizations involved with Elvis heritage who would be willing to donate or organize a fundraiser.
Totally amazing! I've sort of followed this particular jet for many years. If nothing else, it could be restored enough for it to be displayed at least. Flying again, not sure about that at all. There are plenty of Elvis fans out there that would love to see it! I can't believe you actually did it Jimmy!!
I flew Jetstars, including the ones with the original -6 engines. It's one of several type ratings I'll probably never use again since the last Jetstar to fly in the US was in 2019. In fact, I still have all of my training manuals and checklists. Let me know if you'd like to see them.
I'm a huge Elvis fan and happened to stumble upon your video this evening. Wow man...this made my night. Loved every moment of watching this, and so glad you're the one that got this thing. I've seen pictures of that jet just sitting there in Roswell for many years now, and glad someone has finally purchased it.. Good on you man. I just subscribed and look forward to seeing what you end up doing with this thing in future episodes. Way to TCB Jimmy. Cheers from Texas amigo!! All the best.
Wow! And Priscilla Presley was there at the auction and held the gavel at the closing of that sale. And on January 12th, her daughter Lisa-Marie passed away. Crazy!! Close after this event!
I've been on Google non stop hoping to see who bought it and it was you and right under my nose the whole time, congratulations and I can't wait to see what you do with her !
(I can't wait to see what you do with her !) Rumor was He's going to fit it with running water, cable and a king size bed and Living in it when his wife hears the story Singing ua-cam.com/video/lzQ8GDBA8Is/v-deo.html Giving you a hard time JW Worked at Car auction Fla they started selling Government cars letting the public come in. Auctioneers that I was friends with would tell me how folks would spend three times the cars worth getting caught u in the moment. It happens. You old Hound Dog!😉
You have NO idea how happy I am that this jet is going to see glory again. HUGE HUGE HUGE Elvis fan, I literally can't wait to see what you're going to do with it. Holy sh*t man!!!
This was a fascinating look at the way this type of business works Jimmy. To see someone like you who has made money in business go through the actual reasoning process kept me on the edge. Great video, one I will remember for a long time, thanks for the private look.
Hey sir, well done on your sale! I'm a licensed A&P in Roswell and interested in the Jetstar I see every day, and so is my Girlfriend who is very much interested in the King himself. If you're ever in town, I'd like to find out if she can get to see it one more time before we move out of state. It sure would mean a lot to the both of us. Cheers and safe travels!
Hello, do you have or know someone local that has a 5th wheel truck that can help us move a gooseneck trailer to the airport Sunday from downtown? email me at therealjimmysworld@gmail.com
Congratulations on buying Elvis's Jet. A totally awesome project to which I will be glued to see what you do with it. In terms of aviation and if it will fly again, I have some doubts but historically it is an important item and I am confident you will do it justice and have fun along the road! Well done Jimmy and.....' what could possibly go wrong?!?!'
Worst case scenario is that you can have it transported to the Tennessee Aviation Museum in Sevierville, Tennessee, because from clues in the photo, that's where they are, and donate it.
I watched the bidding too. Like anything if it doesn't work out for Jimmy it can be sold again. Hey Jimmy? Does the wife know? You could be back in the motorhome again.🤣🤣🤣 I live over in Tampa and plan to visit Plan City ro see the plane if possible.
As a long time auction buyer myself you might have something there. Being supply and demand is what it is and Elvis name is on it. If that thing ever becomes airworthy again it will sell 100%. The nostalgic factor is off the charts.
That auction was some BS. It seems like they just had some fake phone bidders find out what your max price was. Awesome that you got it at the end of the day though. Excited to see how things go. Good luck! Going to be a killer video series.
Jimmy me and my daughter go to Tennessee Museum of Aviation in Sevierville, TN all the time and have a pass. I never knew those two engines were from that plane. My family knows the main mechanic ( Jeff). It's really neat to know you bought the plane and I'm sure they may work something out for you. They want a buyer for the red bull plane too I think
@@therealjimmysworld I was recently at the museum and the engines are hallow. nothing but the outer shells. I'm not sure if they have the complete engines but if they do they are not on display just the engine cowlings.
I noticed in the background they had a Evel Knievel rocket too...not the one that crashed on the Snake River however. That one is in Topeka Ks soon to be moved to Las Vegas.
Bidding a quarter of a million dollars for Elvis’ jet, getting outbid, then having lunch at Subway with a cookie and a coke in a paper cup: Winning. You’re my people, Jimmy.
Jimmy, you handled the first call back with class and discipline. Not sure what happened in the second call, but I wish you the very best with your new purchase. Take a set of you know what to make this happen. Good job!
Watching this deal go down was the most exciting thing I've seen all day. I will absolutely watch every episode of this historic jet's restoration process!
I love how you're like "they're in a museum in tennessee", your ambition for planes and restoring them is admirable, I remember seeing elvis's jet on reddit and just wondering how cool it would be to get it at least to look the way it did in its early years.
The first time I went to Roswell for a military exercise it was 1990 and people told me this aircraft belonged to Elvis. At that time it still had engines attached to it and was in terrible shape. Now, thirty three years later with no care it can command a quarter million dollars is incredible. Just goes to show you people attach nostalgia as value. As an A&P with forty years experience, good luck with make this airworthy. Plus you can't make it fly with the original noisy Pratt & Whitney JT12s. You'll need very deep pockets. At best, a cosmetic restoration, and static display is all this frame is worth. Of note, is there any proof Elvis even flew on this aircraft purchased for his father Vernon?
Was watching Rebuild Rescues vid on it and said to the misses, i bet Jimmy has got his hands on it. Lo and behold i was right, congrats on the purchase.
Do a virtual reality flight. Takes 25 minutes and they can “talk to Elvis” while in the jet. They would get vr headsets and you can program Elvis into it. That would be wild.
There a PERFECT example on how the auction house has guys that keep the bids going up for the house and then it’s lay in there lap and now the house is stuck with it!! It’s happened to me before, just like this!!
YESSSSSSSSSSS!! So stoked for you man!!!! Just seeing your excitement, I bet anything this jet will end up looking 100% better than the two at Graceland.
As someone who is living vicariously through your channel buying and selling airplanes, this one even has me stressed! Good luck with the project. I can't wait to see what you have in store.
First time seeing your channel. As a lifelong huge Elvis fan and a pilot, this makes me so happy that you're so excited! Wish I could get a share in this with ya! 🤘🥳
So excited that you ended up with this! No offense to any other money pi- I mean, plane restoration channels, but yours are just on a different level and I’m sure whatever you end up doing with this will be no exception. Also while I’m here commenting, I wanted to say thanks for the inspiration. I’m perusing a career in aviation that was sparked after watching that first 310 video forever ago. Keep up the great work!
Crazy Exiting Experience Jimmy that you have shared with all of us. I’m sure I’m not the only one that felt like we were with you on this whole thing too Crazy ! 🎉Congratulations 🍾 🥂💐
Wow what a rollercoaster ride. My dad did some shows with Bob Hope in the 80’s. Bob had a Jet Star that was in for inspections so he used my Dads Lear 25d for a few trips. I got to see Bobs Jet Star at the Oakland Pontiac airport in Michigan when we dropped Bob and Deloris off at their plane. I was only 15 but I never forget driving in the limo with them and they were singing “Thanks for the memories”.
Congratulations !!! My cousin had an Elvis car that the King had actually shot a bullet through! The Airbnb idea is brilliant and a Casino in Vegas will partner with you in a heartbeat. Can’t wait to watch what you do with the project.
How convenient that a phone bidder happens to not understand how phones work, you know, "talk and listen" etc. Very suspicious. On Ebay years back I caught a seller inflating their bid when something ended up insanely high. I stopped bidding as there were 2 ahead of me at this point. A few days later I'm contacted with a second chance at a STEEP discount. I thought there were *2* bidders ahead of me... It's a nasty world out there, especially anywhere you find both money and material desire clashing.
I saw an article article at the beginning of January that said the jet was up for auction. Then a week later another one that said it had sold. I never expected to see that story continue here. That's wild. Good luck on your endeavors Jimmy!
*ELVIS BOUGHT THIS JET IN 1976, RUNNING, FOR $840,000. WHY WOULD ANYONE PAY 234K WITHOUT THE "FOUR" ENGINES AND MISSING CONTROLS IN COCKPIT. ETC. ETC.*
Jimmy, congrats on the purchase ! Through your business savy, I am sure you will find a way to fund a resto for it. There are alot of Elvis fans out there, and would help you with the project. This could be the start of something big !!
You know, with all the Elvis fans world wide, if each and every Elvis Fan donated One Dollar that would get this plane restored back to it's original flying condition.
You know what Jimmy, there's been quite a few 'naff' videos recently and have been considering cutting my time on UA-cam (considerable). You were on the chopping block. However, this was the first video in a while where I thought, this is legit. No shenanigans, no hyping stupid clickbait titles. This was great. Loved it. Yes, huge debt for you, but your excitement, disappointment, excitement had me really rooting for you. I've bid on stuff (like in the hundreds of pounds (UK)) and I could see and feel the same thrill from you in this video(but much much worse). So, I'm here. Still subbed. And cannot wait for this. Would love to see the $2m restoration, but appreciate this may not pan out. Looking forward to what you will do with it. And I'm not even a fan of the big man. But I do a mean impression! Nicely done Jimmy. Nicely done.
Everybody in outer space looks like Elvis because Elvis is a perfect being. We're all moving in perfect peace and harmony towards Elvisness. Soon all will become Elvis.
I’ve been watching closely on the sale of Elvis’s plane. I was blown away to see Jimmy bought it. I would think the historic properties of a plane would be worth something. I wish you well!
I'M AN IDIOT......., BUT HOW AWESOME IS THAT?!?!?!?! BEST PUNCH LINE EVER! "CONGRATS ON THE OWNERSHIP MAN, I WAS CHEERING FOR YOU ALL THE WAY. JUST LIKE "ELVIS" SANG "ONLY FOOLS RUSH IN". THE PHONE BIDDER'S MISTAKE, MADE IT YOUR MEANT TO BE WIN. I'M SO LOOKING FORWARD TO YOUR NEW UPDATED REBUILD ON IT AND HOPE TO VIEW IT ONE DAY IN PERSON, CHEERS & GOD BLESS...
Man, I really liked your victory in buying Elvis' jet for 234000US, make this aircraft fly again and enjoy it with peace and health and the whole family, I'm your subscriber here in Brazil and I really like your channel. Congratulations and big hug!!!
Jimmy knew after his rebuild he needed something bigger and better to grow the channel! Smart smart man! Can’t wait to see what content he puts out for this!
Holy moly man! I never seen your vids before, clicked on this because I was following this jet.... once you you lost the bid I was ticked and thaught the title was clickbait.... now after the convo in the car I am at the edge of my seat!
I’m from Roswell. I got to get in this plane a few years back. There was a air show here and they were charging 5.00 to walk in it. Hope you restore this.
Hello, do you have or know someone local that has a 5th wheel truck that can help us move a gooseneck trailer to the airport Sunday from downtown? email me at therealjimmysworld@gmail.com
With the passing of Lisa Marie, a lot of Elvis items going to be getting harder to find and with music as it is these days, rockabilly may just make a comeback. Just went to the Rockabillaque in Immokalee, FL with a huge turn out. You made quite the investment. Time to follow through.
The views and exposure to your channel was worth every penny Jimmy. Plus, ITS ELVIS'S JET. if you restored it to be an exhibit I'm sure Graceland would like number 3 in its fleet
@@bumblbesss because they simply don't want to deal with it, if it could fly and was in great condition, I'm sure they'd take it off his hands, and even offer a contract for the plane to be there who knows.
The P.O.S airframe is probably still worth 100K to someone. What Jimmy did is buy a year or three worth of video content with the name Elvis, in the title - one of the most recognisable names in the world to people over say 40. Those are the people who will be watching the videos, buying the sponsors products and in most cases watching the embedded ads. It's a genius move even if it's a financial stretch. And at the end when it comes time to sell the plane as a display model, maybe don't use that dodgy auction house.
@@davenz000 I understand airplanes a lot better than mass media and I know Jimmy's a smart guy. I hope you are right. If anyone can make it happen it's him.
Holy Crap Jimmy Congrats!!! This is by far the coolest thing you’ve done yet and you’ve done some pretty darn amazing things! Tip of the cap to you sir!
"My boy, my boy, my boy". Nicely done Jimmy. When the phone bidder went 260 and only needed to bid 250 to win, I thought that seemed a bit off. I am very interested in seeing what you decide to do with the plane. It probably would be a good bet as a tourist attraction in Vegas. But to put $2 mil to get up and flying again would be something else. Liked and subscribed from Vancouver BC.
Put it back at Elvis' current museum.. with the rest of the items on display for the public to enjoy, it looks ghostly, as it is out there on that tarmac...so sad..but quite an object!! Awesome story! I have lived here in Roswell since 2007, I had no idea this plane was here!! Amazing!!
My main issue with the jet was that Elvis never set foot in it and it was immediatley sold after his death just a few months later. If it had been a jet that he actually used like the Hound dog or the Lisa Marie it would have had more historical significance. Right now it is like a piece of furniture Elivs bought sight unseenbut it was never delivered. Would have been so much cooler if he even had used it for a flight or two.
@@donkendall1227 it all depends on what his signature is on. If it’s on something collectible then it’s worth a lot more. His signature on just some random paperwork is only worth about $1,000 to $1,500.
Am i understanding correctly that the name on the title was elvis' father? That might play a bit minds of people questioning the aircraft's prominence. Great video Jimmy, your passion in the aviation community is appreciated!
Right on Jimmy! Couldn't have found a better new home! look forward to the vlogs and more aircraft knowledge! What could possibly go wrong! lots of luck jimmys world!
Your initial valuation of $100k max was correct. IMO $234k was madness. You were the only one in the ring and were boxing against yourself. Those guys are pros and are doing it all the time. It only happened to me once, buying an old Volvo at auction. Luckily the money involved was way, way less but the lesson was priceless.
Thank you Jimmy, I knew Elvis back in the 60's, I met him while he was making a movie in Florida. I was big fan before. I was in California when I heard the announcement🤣 of his death, I was driving south on the Diamond Bar fwy, I had to pull off the hwy to sheaf a few tears. I still miss him to day. I will help as much as I can. Thank you again. Daniel
“Silas, don’t tell your Mother.” Jimmie, congratulations on owning the Elvis jet. Your episodes have brought genuine glee to my life for a long time, but I think this is the best one yet. It is wonderful to know that I am not the only crazy person on this planet that goes through the misery and ecstasy. I’ve been married to a wonderful person who has to constantly wonder if I have lost my mind with some of the decisions that I have made over the years. You are a fabulous example of an American male pilot!
You were right about going there disguised. My gut tells me they saw you coming 10 rows away. They tried to work you with the "PHONE BIDDER" routine and may still have to some extent because the whole "I miss understood the bid" play, just doesn't work for me AT ALL. But hey 234k for a plane worth as you say "almost nothing but name recognition"...............If anyone can make something work with it you can. Good luck but I will sure be warry of that auction house.
Congrats Jimmy! I laughed and I cried with this video. Silas should win an award for cinematography and editing. I've got my fingers crossed for you to be crazy as a fox on this one!
OK Jimmy this is Awesome!!! Now we need Discovery or Netflix to come along and contribute to do a documentary. To get this legendary bird back in the air. Can you imagine being able to win a trip for two to Oshkosh...has a hunk a hunk a feeling to it!!! #CLEARPROP
The guy on the phone was a shill bidder trying to mark the price up. He Got bit! Now the auction house is on the hook for a plane they don't want. The other phone bidder could have been a shill bidder also. They were try to jack you up. Like you said , only an insane buyer would buy it as the cost to restore it would be astronomical. Glad you got it and wish you the best
You got shilled for $234,000 for a junk airplane. My guess is that the other bidder did not actually exist. I also wonder what the storage fees at the airport will be as well. 🙁
Wow!!! I am mind blown... I saw this auction live on TV and always wondered who end up getting it... and it's you! Congrats! I can't wait to see your content about this plane... I really hope you get it flying again or at least looking good! 😂
Jimmy, that was stressful even to watch!! 😜 but man, that's a cool conversation piece!! Ya know.....I think your AirBNB is EXACTLY what you should do with this puppy!! People will stay there just so they can say that they stayed in Elvis jet!! I really believe that's the ticket!!!
I would research the original interior and restore it to that, then rebuild the skins and wings with the engines and get it to fly, and give it the Elvis paint job. I would call it the Love Me Tender because of all of the TLC it will take to do this. I personally think that getting this jet to take to the air again would be a great venture. I would do an Elvis Graceland Tour to fly the guests to Graceland to give them the full Elvis experience. I know this will take a lot of $$$$ but it would be worth it, especially if you charge an upscale price for the tours, which would include a meal and the Graceland tour then return them to the point of origin, and play Elvis' music all the way there and back. Could work!
You are officially my favourite person. I new that somehow you would find a solution and when that phone rang I leaped out of my chair. This is about the most rediculas yet amazing thing you did and it was something I would and have done in the 67 years I have been on the planet and I don't regret a thing. I can't wait to see the collection video (there will be a collection video right?) Anywho good luck with the wife although I doubt she would be at all suprised. Stay safe buddy j. Oh and by the way, it should become an AIR B&B called wait for it "Grace Landed" your welcome.
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Jimmy !!!!
There was no phone bidder.
That's the oldest trick in the book !!!!!!!!
Boy Howdy! What a bunch of stuff! You could of got that plane for less than 100k. You was the only one bidding on it. I bet they went to the other phone guy and he said No thank you. So they went to you in the hopes they wouldn't lose there pants on the thing, And you fell for it. And this airplane has ben setting for over 40+ years. It's going to cost a fortune to get back in the air if that is even possible!
Man you are even nuttier than me!
But man Thank You for this video. And I wish you the best on this.
And until next time. Aloha from the Big Island of Hawaii!
Putting aside the auction shenanigans, this proves beyond any doubt that you are certifiable! As a retired jet mechanic and pilot if this jet ever flies again it would truly be a miracle. Good luck!
I'm certaily sure that it wont fly again. Happy to be wrong, anyhow.
It might fly again .....in the cargo hold of a C-17 lol , but miracles happen , it's true i was born and if you had seen me you would think did my poor Mother survive !!! . And i was born a month early , can you imagine if i had gone full term !!! Any way she is out of the wheel chair now and Doctors say she might start to crawl again soon so good news eh 🙂
I think that if it is just given a good cosmetic restoration, it will be profitable to resell it without even attempting to restore it to airworthy condition.
@@Turboy65 Mate in the RAF we had a term for that and excuse my language " Bull shit baffles Brains " . So imagine a Bull Night in a Barrack Block , make it shiny and smell nice and they would be happy . How ever highly polished vinyl floor ....never use Sparkle or any other furniture polish as it turned it into an ice rink . Picture now a DI ( Drill Instructure ) travelling through sight and sound , their feet have just left terra firma and have passed a greater height that their ass . Gravity takes effect and always wins and the DI ends up as we would call it " arse over tit " . Imagine a 16 man room all of us stood to attention at the foot of our beds awaiting inspection and the DI proceeds to carry out what can only be described as a Matrix moment ...and shit it was a red pill right up their behind . So after a complete room sniggers the DI stands back up and says " If any one of you laughs or smiles you will get back flighted to the start " !!! and no one wants to get back flighted . So full metal jackets scenes with the DI and private Pile and even better the Barrack block was at exactly like two of the blocks at RAF Swinderby as it was filmed i believe at Bassingbourn which was an ex RAF base . So Anyway after the DI left with a slight limp .....the room burst into laughter . We didn't hate them in the end as we realised they pushed us and wrecked us but then built us up . To be fair in the end we actually liked them and they had this proud as punch parent thing going on .
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I'm always questioning how legit these auctions are when I'm bidding against someone I can't see on a phone. You never know if it's someone associated with the auction house running the price up.
It's called ghost bidding and it happens ALOT!!
They are a Huge Scam, sadly everyone falls for it because we don't have a choice, specially if you want something that they have.
Exactly, if the person who bid 260k dispute and said they only bid 240k, why didn’t they sell it to them for 240k versus taking and additional loss of 8k by selling it to Jimmy. Something smells fishy and I live nowhere near the ocean.
That is my guess, I am assuming they were artificially jacking up the price, and got caught with their pants down.
Jimmy there is no other bidder. They were ghosting you for Priscillas benefit. I know a man owed 2 million by these pirates. They are the lowest of pond scum. Don't go through with it. By the time you disassemble this and do any restoration you'll be so far upside down there's no recovery. Don't burn money on high risk dreams. Your family is more important.
I think you would have better luck resurrecting Elvis.
Ouch!!! Sad but true. Great comment.
I wish I could give a thousand thumbs up to that comment. If you want to see one flying you will have to watch James Bond in Goldfinger. Thats likley the only way. It will make a fine museum piece. He will probably donate this one too when its run its course
Elvis is not dead, he just went home!
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@@Acelachaser1965 Such a great MIB quote lol
Just to let you know, the interior is NOT orgininal Elvis. It wasn't abandon 35 yrs ago in Roswell. It was acutally bought by a friend of my family and used in the early 80's. That man redid the interior to his liking and to match the exterior color. I've been in it as a young teen and my parents were a part of the party where the owner celebrated by driving it around on the tarmack with his friends and for fun. The owner stopped flying it in the late 80's/early 90's because it got tied up in a lawsuit that kept in grounded until the lawsuit was finished. When I was in aircraft maintenance school in 1995 at Roswell, I talked with the owner about the history of the plane and what it might take to get it flying again. Whoever bought it after 1999 has lied about the origns of the interior. It just happens that the person who bought in the 80's is just as flamboyant as Elvis and had similar tastes in decor. There are several newspaper articles about this issue, and the family that owned it in the 80's still lives in Roswell.
Dude...Jimmy needs to see this.
Ron Strauss, Elvis's pilot has said directly that Elvis had NOTHING to do with this aircraft... Good Luck...
Piece of junk!
@lonmcq7317 I've heard Ron asked about this plane and he said he flew for Elvis estate after he passed and he never saw the Roswell plane, Elvis never owned it
Is Priscilla lying about Elvis owning this jet ? What benefits her from lying
These auction shenanigans left a sour taste in my mouth. The skeptic in me thinks they were trying to run the price up on you with a "phone bidder" and it backfired. I would have walked away on my gut instinct but I'm looking forward to see what you do here
Totally agree, that was complete BS. At least one if not both of the phone bidders didn't exist.
You got gipped Jimmy, you should have offered your original first bid of 50K and if they didn't accept it you should of walked away.
They're a huge auction house...I'm inclined to think they wouldn't do this at their scale, it's not worth the risk to their reputation. I think the jet didn't come close to the reserve and they heard what they wanted to hear from the phones. Look how LONG they let it hang at the end...it was dying on vine. There is no need to walk away, HOWEVER, I disagree that the final price should've been the minimum for the auction house to walk away with no loss. This was THEIR problem. I would've said $200k, all in, take or leave. Jimmy was in a huge position of strength here. You KNOW the seller was expecting their check (rightfully so). I can't imagine they would've let Jimmy walk away over $30k. That is a not a large amount of money for them....but it is for an individual who is at his spending limit already. If $200k was his high number, then he should've gone with that. Yes, with the 10% premium, that would be the walk away figure...so, anywhere from $200k to $220k would've been totally reasonable as an all-in offer. This was THEIR problem to solve, not Jimmy. He was HELPING them. The auction house was hosed here...zero choices. They can't re-list it, realistically. Jimmy was the second highest bidder...he's the best shot they've got.
EDIT: reading through other replies, it looks like I might be wrong and that ghost bidding is a thing, even at this level. Daaaamn.
Rebuild Rescue, another aviation UA-cam channel, bid all the way up to 200k or 250k. I don't really think it was the auction house running up the price.
@@TheLegendizCody he said he did not bid in the video.
@@emtpayislow beard had a max of 250k tho, that's probably where that bid came from,cause Jimmy didn't vid,either way I would've paid someone to take that piece of shit, specially with no engines
Have you told your wife yet? Please, please, please make a video of THAT conversation!🤣
It'll be back to the van by the river for Jimmy
Anything like mine, and she'd say "well, I hope it's big enough because you're going to be living in it alone"
@@russellallen4756A van by the river is heaven ...you have no idea the peace and tranquility of free dumping in a 5 gal bucket in the wilderness at dawn.....sipping a campfire coffee and not a bitchy sound for miles....a man can dream.....
My wife would say nothing. But I know that my budget is less than half of our budget. She’d reply with an Elvis jet’s worth of shopping herself.
Elvis fans are fading, ready bro.
That is a very common trick in the UK at auctions. They will often bid you against an imaginary person at the back of the room that no one sees to get the most they can from you - or do exactly this. Suddenly the other bidder states there was an error or the auctioneer claims there was an error made "by his friend" on the phone, then tells you that your last bid stands as it was the highest. They make you feel like you are responsible for buying at a HUGELY inflated price/
That looked very scripted to me. Always be aware of scams in future.
I live in the UK and your spot on has happened to me twice in car auctions, 😎❤️👍👍👍👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧💟
It’s called shilling, I’m a car dealer, This BS is real!!!
Ritchie Brothers does this on all of their auctions. That's why they asterisk *** out most of the user name. Also you can see many items of the same type mysteriously going for around the same price range. it's all fixed. With their attachments they give No warranty, It's all china crap with no support, no replacement or spare parts. They are like the Harbor freight of heavy attachments.
@@AK-kj6ec yep shill bidding, crooked
Shill bidding is what it’s called lol not shilling. Goose,
I really worry about you Jimmy... I can live vicariously through you in some of your purchases.. but man, that transaction was shady, my wife was screaming at the screen NO Jimmy!!. Good luck man.
You just made this middle aged airline pilot smile. Can’t wait to see where this goes next. May I offer congrats and condolences at the same time?
I see buyer’s remorse, big time!
After seeing this planes condition closeup on the Rebuild Rescue channel, I wouldn’t have given $100 for that plane much less thinking about bidding to meet the $300k reserve. You’re insane. 👍🏻👍🏻
One man’s junk is another man’s treasure!
They should have to pay someone to take it! 😂
I thought rebuild rescue had a bid up to $250g's.?
I believe you’re correct. Oh well, looks like the deal is done.
Maybe it was Rebuild Rescue that flaked out on the bid…???
Jimmy just posted the video on having the plane evaluated and reaching a determination on the cost of flying this plane again. Worth the watch! Either way, this auctioneer is a crook! No auction house says "I have a higher bid but I'd rather sell it to a nice guy like you" - they grab the most cash.
Yeh super scammy
Yeah, I'm sure the guys on the phone were not real.
"Just when I think you couldn't be any dumber...You go and do something like this and totally redeem yourself!" Haha! Congrats Jimmy, look forward to your adventure with this one. Side note, I own a 1973 IH Scout II. You have no idea how excited I got when I turned the corner at the Graceland exhibit and to my surprise saw Elvis' yellow Scout. Make us proud with his jet!
Yeah, they scammed this poor guy out of his 💵💲💰💸😏
@@e.g.truthseeker4673 yeah they did!!,
The phone bidders are verified. There’s Tons of over seas buyers. Even The owner of Gas Monkey garage has bought over the phone.
Jimmy, you don’t understand how happy this made me.
I am a huge Elvis fan, and discovered your channel late last year and now I will be watching everything you put out there and I can’t wait to see this project.
It couldn’t have gone to a better home.
Please restore this airplane and bring it to beauty again.
You’d make this Elvis fan very happy
Been involved with auctions in the past. You place a few "agents" in the crowd to push up the price and when it backfires you can always auction it off next time. In this case there was only 1 person bidding hence the call back. Well done for sticking to your guns Jimmy. If it was me I would say I offer 100k , take it or leave it.
what a fuckin scam! how is this tolerated?
An auction company will always run the price to the reserve on a lot like this. I heard the auctioneer at 250k say we have hit the reserve..
@@chaunceywilliams8405 I understand the logic but how is this allowed to happen legally? I would think there would be severe consequences for this kind of practice.
Yeah same
You were saved Jimmy. Then you jumped back into the fire. This was not a good value. The other projects are better. Thank you for the video.
This is totally awesome! Who really cares if it ever flies again? Restore the outside and inside and the Elvis faithful will come. I would pay to see it and I am sure others will too! Congratulations Jimmy!
Talk about passive income. 😃
No they wont because us true fans know Elvis never flew in this jet. Only band members and security ever flew in it.
If this ever gets airworthy again it would be legendary content
#savethejetstar
This! The only right thing to do is get this bird back in the air. It would be so amazing to see a piece of history restored and back in flight again, and if the major hurdle is cost, I would think that there are a lot of organizations involved with Elvis heritage who would be willing to donate or organize a fundraiser.
If he can't get a 310 flying again, there is zero chance for this.
@@Stoney3K Seriously doubt that in this day and age.
This is C R A Z Y !! Terrific but C R A Z Y !!
Totally amazing! I've sort of followed this particular jet for many years. If nothing else, it could be restored enough for it to be displayed at least. Flying again, not sure about that at all. There are plenty of Elvis fans out there that would love to see it! I can't believe you actually did it Jimmy!!
Me too. For at least 4-6 years I think, when some URBX video was posted on UA-cam about it.
I flew Jetstars, including the ones with the original -6 engines. It's one of several type ratings I'll probably never use again since the last Jetstar to fly in the US was in 2019.
In fact, I still have all of my training manuals and checklists. Let me know if you'd like to see them.
I'm not so sure about that. Loretta Lynn's family has one, and it hasn't been that long since she used it.
I fly jetstars regularly in Australia 😁
I'm a huge Elvis fan and happened to stumble upon your video this evening. Wow man...this made my night. Loved every moment of watching this, and so glad you're the one that got this thing. I've seen pictures of that jet just sitting there in Roswell for many years now, and glad someone has finally purchased it.. Good on you man. I just subscribed and look forward to seeing what you end up doing with this thing in future episodes. Way to TCB Jimmy. Cheers from Texas amigo!! All the best.
Wow! And Priscilla Presley was there at the auction and held the gavel at the closing of that sale. And on January 12th, her daughter Lisa-Marie passed away. Crazy!! Close after this event!
It was a wild time for sure.
This comment is underrated. Priscilla held the gavel!!
I've been on Google non stop hoping to see who bought it and it was you and right under my nose the whole time, congratulations and I can't wait to see what you do with her !
Wow, thank you!
(I can't wait to see what you do with her !) Rumor was He's going to fit it with running water, cable and a king size bed and Living in it when his wife hears the story Singing ua-cam.com/video/lzQ8GDBA8Is/v-deo.html
Giving you a hard time JW
Worked at Car auction Fla they started selling Government cars letting the public come in. Auctioneers that I was friends with would tell me how folks would spend three times the cars worth getting caught u in the moment. It happens. You old Hound Dog!😉
That's my wife's cousin. My wife looks identical to Elvis
You have NO idea how happy I am that this jet is going to see glory again. HUGE HUGE HUGE Elvis fan, I literally can't wait to see what you're going to do with it. Holy sh*t man!!!
This was a fascinating look at the way this type of business works Jimmy. To see someone like you who has made money in business go through the actual reasoning process kept me on the edge. Great video, one I will remember for a long time, thanks for the private look.
Hey sir, well done on your sale! I'm a licensed A&P in Roswell and interested in the Jetstar I see every day, and so is my Girlfriend who is very much interested in the King himself. If you're ever in town, I'd like to find out if she can get to see it one more time before we move out of state. It sure would mean a lot to the both of us. Cheers and safe travels!
Hello, do you have or know someone local that has a 5th wheel truck that can help us move a gooseneck trailer to the airport Sunday from downtown? email me at therealjimmysworld@gmail.com
Congratulations on buying Elvis's Jet. A totally awesome project to which I will be glued to see what you do with it. In terms of aviation and if it will fly again, I have some doubts but historically it is an important item and I am confident you will do it justice and have fun along the road! Well done Jimmy and.....' what could possibly go wrong?!?!'
Worst case scenario is that you can have it transported to the Tennessee Aviation Museum in Sevierville, Tennessee, because from clues in the photo, that's where they are, and donate it.
2/4/23....DID JIMMY ACTUALLY ASK "WHAT COULD POSSIBLY GO WRONG?"
MY ANSWER IS---"EVERYTHING"!!!!
I watched Jason at Rebuild Rescue bidding on this and giving up when it passed his limit. So funny to see that Jimmy got it!
Battle of the youtubers. 🤣
Rebuild Rescue gave up, it was out of his price range and he didn't want to mortgage his home for it!
He saw it was a waste of time and money, and it is.
I watched the bidding too. Like anything if it doesn't work out for Jimmy it can be sold again. Hey Jimmy? Does the wife know? You could be back in the motorhome again.🤣🤣🤣 I live over in Tampa and plan to visit Plan City ro see the plane if possible.
Jimmy is class and honest. Not the other!
As a long time auction buyer myself you might have something there. Being supply and demand is what it is and Elvis name is on it. If that thing ever becomes airworthy again it will sell 100%. The nostalgic factor is off the charts.
That auction was some BS. It seems like they just had some fake phone bidders find out what your max price was. Awesome that you got it at the end of the day though. Excited to see how things go. Good luck! Going to be a killer video series.
They wanted that reserve met. Dirty auction tactics
That’s exactly what I thought, there was something fishy about the phone bidders. And what happened to the other phone bidder?
Actually he was actively bidding against Rebuild Rescue too lol
I’ve always questioned if phone bidders are real- this scenario makes me question it even more
As other person said above me, The other bidder was filming also so this one was real.
Jimmy me and my daughter go to Tennessee Museum of Aviation in Sevierville, TN all the time and have a pass. I never knew those two engines were from that plane. My family knows the main mechanic ( Jeff). It's really neat to know you bought the plane and I'm sure they may work something out for you. They want a buyer for the red bull plane too I think
Can you email me at therealjimmysworld@gmail.com I would love to connect to those people. :)
@@therealjimmysworld I emailed you the plane museum number and some other info
@@therealjimmysworld I was recently at the museum and the engines are hallow. nothing but the outer shells. I'm not sure if they have the complete engines but if they do they are not on display just the engine cowlings.
He is going to need the jet engines for the plane pwr
I noticed in the background they had a Evel Knievel rocket too...not the one that crashed on the Snake River however. That one is in Topeka Ks soon to be moved to Las Vegas.
Bidding a quarter of a million dollars for Elvis’ jet, getting outbid, then having lunch at Subway with a cookie and a coke in a paper cup: Winning. You’re my people, Jimmy.
Bro you got hustled like big time. I’m glad you recorded phone call
holy crap I thought I made bad purchases! congratulations Jimmy I can't wait to see this journey!
Jimmy, you handled the first call back with class and discipline. Not sure what happened in the second call, but I wish you the very best with your new purchase. Take a set of you know what to make this happen. Good job!
“You’ve got to follow that dream, wherever that dream may lead.” ~ Elvis Presley
Taking care of business
I'm Caught in a trap ....i cant walk out.......cause i love you too much baby ....!
That dream leads into 260K less money in your bank account and thats only the beginning. 😂
What was he smoking at that time?
@@mr.ginnationfunlifestyle3891 😄😄
Watching this deal go down was the most exciting thing I've seen all day. I will absolutely watch every episode of this historic jet's restoration process!
I love how you're like "they're in a museum in tennessee", your ambition for planes and restoring them is admirable, I remember seeing elvis's jet on reddit and just wondering how cool it would be to get it at least to look the way it did in its early years.
when Rebuild Rescue posted on his channel i only knew it would be you, you're the only person i could think of thats wild enough to do such a thing
con man rebuild rescue ,,,,,
@@garyjones2335 how so?
The first time I went to Roswell for a military exercise it was 1990 and people told me this aircraft belonged to Elvis. At that time it still had engines attached to it and was in terrible shape. Now, thirty three years later with no care it can command a quarter million dollars is incredible. Just goes to show you people attach nostalgia as value. As an A&P with forty years experience, good luck with make this airworthy. Plus you can't make it fly with the original noisy Pratt & Whitney JT12s. You'll need very deep pockets. At best, a cosmetic restoration, and static display is all this frame is worth. Of note, is there any proof Elvis even flew on this aircraft purchased for his father Vernon?
Was watching Rebuild Rescues vid on it and said to the misses, i bet Jimmy has got his hands on it. Lo and behold i was right, congrats on the purchase.
I think if he did buy it he got it for $260000
@@stiff629, who?
@@johnnunn8688 jimmy before it all unfolded
Do a virtual reality flight. Takes 25 minutes and they can “talk to Elvis” while in the jet. They would get vr headsets and you can program Elvis into it. That would be wild.
Lmao put just the fuselage on simulator hydraulics
@@flyboieblair6636 that would be more than what the jet cost lol. I’m all for it! 😂
@@SquirrellyDan88 I’m genuinely surprised it didn’t sell for more money being what plane it is but it’s not worth it’s weight in scrap so yea😂
@@flyboieblair6636 the cool factor is what it has. I’m surprised too. But I’m also surprised that it’s not in the family or at Graceland.
There a PERFECT example on how the auction house has guys that keep the bids going up for the house and then it’s lay in there lap and now the house is stuck with it!!
It’s happened to me before, just like this!!
It looked very dodgy to me too.
YESSSSSSSSSSS!! So stoked for you man!!!! Just seeing your excitement, I bet anything this jet will end up looking 100% better than the two at Graceland.
As someone who is living vicariously through your channel buying and selling airplanes, this one even has me stressed! Good luck with the project. I can't wait to see what you have in store.
First time seeing your channel. As a lifelong huge Elvis fan and a pilot, this makes me so happy that you're so excited! Wish I could get a share in this with ya! 🤘🥳
So excited that you ended up with this! No offense to any other money pi- I mean, plane restoration channels, but yours are just on a different level and I’m sure whatever you end up doing with this will be no exception. Also while I’m here commenting, I wanted to say thanks for the inspiration. I’m perusing a career in aviation that was sparked after watching that first 310 video forever ago. Keep up the great work!
Crazy Exiting Experience Jimmy that you have shared with all of us. I’m sure I’m not the only one that felt like we were with you on this whole thing too Crazy ! 🎉Congratulations 🍾 🥂💐
Wow what a rollercoaster ride. My dad did some shows with Bob Hope in the 80’s. Bob had a Jet Star that was in for inspections so he used my Dads Lear 25d for a few trips. I got to see Bobs Jet Star at the Oakland Pontiac airport in Michigan when we dropped Bob and Deloris off at their plane. I was only 15 but I never forget driving in the limo with them and they were singing “Thanks for the memories”.
Congratulations !!! My cousin had an Elvis car that the King had actually shot a bullet through! The Airbnb idea is brilliant and a Casino in Vegas will partner with you in a heartbeat. Can’t wait to watch what you do with the project.
Air bnb all the way Jimmy - keep it as a shell and get cash flow from day 1.
How convenient that a phone bidder happens to not understand how phones work, you know, "talk and listen" etc. Very suspicious. On Ebay years back I caught a seller inflating their bid when something ended up insanely high. I stopped bidding as there were 2 ahead of me at this point. A few days later I'm contacted with a second chance at a STEEP discount. I thought there were *2* bidders ahead of me... It's a nasty world out there, especially anywhere you find both money and material desire clashing.
I’m so excited that you bought the plane. You really worked that deal. Regardless of the cost. Looking forward to what your going to do to it. ❤
You are out of your freaking mind Jimmy - and I love it! If ANYONE can turn this sows ear into a silk purse, I think you can! Best wishes!
I saw an article article at the beginning of January that said the jet was up for auction. Then a week later another one that said it had sold. I never expected to see that story continue here. That's wild. Good luck on your endeavors Jimmy!
*ELVIS BOUGHT THIS JET IN 1976, RUNNING, FOR $840,000. WHY WOULD ANYONE PAY 234K WITHOUT THE "FOUR" ENGINES AND MISSING CONTROLS IN COCKPIT. ETC. ETC.*
Jimmy, congrats on the purchase ! Through your business savy, I am sure you will find a way to fund a resto for it. There are alot of Elvis fans out there, and would help you with the project. This could be the start of something big !!
Yeah, something big like the hole in his wallet.
You know, with all the Elvis fans world wide, if each and every Elvis Fan donated One Dollar that would get this plane restored back to it's original flying condition.
You know what Jimmy, there's been quite a few 'naff' videos recently and have been considering cutting my time on UA-cam (considerable). You were on the chopping block. However, this was the first video in a while where I thought, this is legit. No shenanigans, no hyping stupid clickbait titles. This was great. Loved it. Yes, huge debt for you, but your excitement, disappointment, excitement had me really rooting for you. I've bid on stuff (like in the hundreds of pounds (UK)) and I could see and feel the same thrill from you in this video(but much much worse). So, I'm here. Still subbed. And cannot wait for this. Would love to see the $2m restoration, but appreciate this may not pan out. Looking forward to what you will do with it. And I'm not even a fan of the big man. But I do a mean impression! Nicely done Jimmy. Nicely done.
I think if it is restored as in new paint, different interior, would ruin it. It would just be another old plane. My opinion.
Everybody in outer space looks like Elvis because Elvis is a perfect being. We're all moving in perfect peace and harmony towards Elvisness. Soon all will become Elvis.
Dude! I don’t know if you’re my hero or your wife is, for going along with this craziness!!!!! You rock man!
I’ve been watching closely on the sale of Elvis’s plane. I was blown away to see Jimmy bought it. I would think the historic properties of a plane would be worth something. I wish you well!
Starting a Museum now?!...;-)
Trying to get on your channel ;)
I'M AN IDIOT......., BUT HOW AWESOME IS THAT?!?!?!?! BEST PUNCH LINE EVER! "CONGRATS ON THE OWNERSHIP MAN, I WAS CHEERING FOR YOU ALL THE WAY. JUST LIKE "ELVIS" SANG "ONLY FOOLS RUSH IN". THE PHONE BIDDER'S MISTAKE, MADE IT YOUR MEANT TO BE WIN. I'M SO LOOKING FORWARD TO YOUR NEW UPDATED REBUILD ON IT AND HOPE TO VIEW IT ONE DAY IN PERSON, CHEERS & GOD BLESS...
Man, I really liked your victory in buying Elvis' jet for 234000US, make this aircraft fly again and enjoy it with peace and health and the whole family, I'm your subscriber here in Brazil and I really like your channel. Congratulations and big hug!!!
Time to print the “Save Elvis” stickers and T-shirts
Jimmy knew after his rebuild he needed something bigger and better to grow the channel! Smart smart man! Can’t wait to see what content he puts out for this!
Holy moly man! I never seen your vids before, clicked on this because I was following this jet.... once you you lost the bid I was ticked and thaught the title was clickbait.... now after the convo in the car I am at the edge of my seat!
"CAN I GET A CLEARRRRRRR TURBINES" Cannot wait to see the rebuild videos on this one Jimmy 🙂
Congratulations Jimmy!!!!!!!!!
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I’ve never let my feelings get into an auction! The other guy was a setup!!!
I’m from Roswell. I got to get in this plane a few years back. There was a air show here and they were charging 5.00 to walk in it. Hope you restore this.
Hello, do you have or know someone local that has a 5th wheel truck that can help us move a gooseneck trailer to the airport Sunday from downtown? email me at therealjimmysworld@gmail.com
To see the outburst of joy at the very end, was worth the watch. Good luck, from your newest subscriber.
You are a crazy, lucky, hard working, aviation Mad Man!! I was fortunate to buy my first and only plane 5 years ago. Love the madness. Congrats
With the passing of Lisa Marie, a lot of Elvis items going to be getting harder to find and with music as it is these days, rockabilly may just make a comeback. Just went to the Rockabillaque in Immokalee, FL with a huge turn out. You made quite the investment. Time to follow through.
The views and exposure to your channel was worth every penny Jimmy.
Plus, ITS ELVIS'S JET.
if you restored it to be an exhibit I'm sure Graceland would like number 3 in its fleet
Why??? people would pay to fly on that plane, or get married on it.
@@mjphillips76 Graceland would pay him good for the plane to be there.
@@FayDSeafish so why didn't Lisa Marie Presley buy it she was right there she is over Graceland
@@bumblbesss because they simply don't want to deal with it, if it could fly and was in great condition, I'm sure they'd take it off his hands, and even offer a contract for the plane to be there who knows.
1. Elvis had nothing to do with this jet hahah
2. It's been remodelled detracting from any Elvis prestige
3, man maybe check your maths bc ROI is non
I am afraid that $234k is the least of the expenses involved. Say a prayer for Jimmy, he's gonna need um.
Lots and lots of sponsors coming online would be my guess.
Gonna take $230K to get it to floriduh.
The P.O.S airframe is probably still worth 100K to someone.
What Jimmy did is buy a year or three worth of video content with the name Elvis, in the title - one of the most recognisable names in the world to people over say 40. Those are the people who will be watching the videos, buying the sponsors products and in most cases watching the embedded ads.
It's a genius move even if it's a financial stretch. And at the end when it comes time to sell the plane as a display model, maybe don't use that dodgy auction house.
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I understand airplanes a lot better than mass media and I know Jimmy's a smart guy. I hope you are right. If anyone can make it happen it's him.
Dude this is amazing!!!! So excited to follow this journey!
Holy Crap Jimmy Congrats!!! This is by far the coolest thing you’ve done yet and you’ve done some pretty darn amazing things! Tip of the cap to you sir!
Put it onto a Class A Pusher Diesel Motorhome Chassis and take it on a new "Elvis Tour?"...now its July 2024, See, I was the first to recommend this.
"My boy, my boy, my boy". Nicely done Jimmy. When the phone bidder went 260 and only needed to bid 250 to win, I thought that seemed a bit off. I am very interested in seeing what you decide to do with the plane. It probably would be a good bet as a tourist attraction in Vegas. But to put $2 mil to get up and flying again would be something else. Liked and subscribed from Vancouver BC.
@@stevenj421 Appreciate the education. I don't know shit about refurbishing an old jet. I was just quoting the owners statement.
Put it back at Elvis' current museum.. with the rest of the items on display for the public to enjoy, it looks ghostly, as it is out there on that tarmac...so sad..but quite an object!! Awesome story! I have lived here in Roswell since 2007, I had no idea this plane was here!! Amazing!!
My main issue with the jet was that Elvis never set foot in it and it was immediatley sold after his death just a few months later. If it had been a jet that he actually used like the Hound dog or the Lisa Marie it would have had more historical significance. Right now it is like a piece of furniture Elivs bought sight unseenbut it was never delivered. Would have been so much cooler if he even had used it for a flight or two.
He never used it?! Wow.
@@Mytry4realz If you get the paperwork with it, his signature would be worth a lot.
@@donkendall1227 it all depends on what his signature is on. If it’s on something collectible then it’s worth a lot more. His signature on just some random paperwork is only worth about $1,000 to $1,500.
Am i understanding correctly that the name on the title was elvis' father? That might play a bit minds of people questioning the aircraft's prominence. Great video Jimmy, your passion in the aviation community is appreciated!
Right on Jimmy! Couldn't have found a better new home! look forward to the vlogs and more aircraft knowledge! What could possibly go wrong! lots of luck jimmys world!
Your initial valuation of $100k max was correct. IMO $234k was madness. You were the only one in the ring and were boxing against yourself. Those guys are pros and are doing it all the time. It only happened to me once, buying an old Volvo at auction. Luckily the money involved was way, way less but the lesson was priceless.
There was another airplane rebuild UA-cam-channel that followed to 250k and posted a video about it 2 weeks ago.
@@hepphepps8356 Rebuild Rescue
My son and I have been in Jimmy's position many times. We attend auctions at least 3 times a month for the past 18 years.
Thank you Jimmy, I knew Elvis back in the 60's, I met him while he was making a movie in Florida. I was big fan before. I was in California when I heard the announcement🤣 of his death, I was driving south on the Diamond Bar fwy, I had to pull off the hwy to sheaf a few tears. I still miss him to day. I will help as much as I can. Thank you again. Daniel
Thank you Daniel!
My grandpa met him in southern california literally went out to go to a race track or something turned around and bumped into elvis.
He was a powerful lesson on the folly of illegal drug use!
Sure you did
“Silas, don’t tell your Mother.”
Jimmie, congratulations on owning the Elvis jet. Your episodes have brought genuine glee to my life for a long time, but I think this is the best one yet.
It is wonderful to know that I am not the only crazy person on this planet that goes through the misery and ecstasy. I’ve been married to a wonderful person who has to constantly wonder if I have lost my mind with some of the decisions that I have made over the years.
You are a fabulous example of an American male pilot!
Congratulations Jimmy! What a turn of events. Elvis really wanted you to have that jet.. he knows you’re gonna treat it right. Cheers and congrats!
A moment of respect for the guy who had the job of laying out the stripes on that paint job.....that had to be one a heck of a project to work on
You were right about going there disguised. My gut tells me they saw you coming 10 rows away. They tried to work you with the "PHONE BIDDER" routine and may still have to some extent because the whole "I miss understood the bid" play, just doesn't work for me AT ALL. But hey 234k for a plane worth as you say "almost nothing but name recognition"...............If anyone can make something work with it you can. Good luck but I will sure be warry of that auction house.
Congrats Jimmy! I laughed and I cried with this video. Silas should win an award for cinematography and editing. I've got my fingers crossed for you to be crazy as a fox on this one!
I agree, Silas absolutely killed it on this. The fact that you don’t notice the cinematographer says a lot.
OK Jimmy this is Awesome!!! Now we need Discovery or Netflix to come along and contribute to do a documentary. To get this legendary bird back in the air. Can you imagine being able to win a trip for two to Oshkosh...has a hunk a hunk a feeling to it!!! #CLEARPROP
What a nice surprise stumbling onto this channel. I like this guy, he's down to earth and funny as hell.
The guy on the phone was a shill bidder trying to mark the price up. He Got bit! Now the auction house is on the hook for a plane they don't want. The other phone bidder could have been a shill bidder also. They were try to jack you up. Like you said , only an insane buyer would buy it as the cost to restore it would be astronomical. Glad you got it and wish you the best
You got shilled for $234,000 for a junk airplane. My guess is that the other bidder did not actually exist. I also wonder what the storage fees at the airport will be as well. 🙁
Wow!!! I am mind blown... I saw this auction live on TV and always wondered who end up getting it... and it's you! Congrats! I can't wait to see your content about this plane... I really hope you get it flying again or at least looking good! 😂
Jimmy I hope you read this , I have the parachute to that airplane ,if your interested
Email me at therealjimmysworld@gmail.com
Super! U should put on an Elvis git-up and a suit for a "save Elvis' plane" plea video. Tshirts and all! I'm in!
Great idea
@@therealjimmysworld you need to put on 500lbs of fat!
Jimmy, that was stressful even to watch!! 😜 but man, that's a cool conversation piece!!
Ya know.....I think your AirBNB is EXACTLY what you should do with this puppy!! People will stay there just so they can say that they stayed in Elvis jet!! I really believe that's the ticket!!!
I would research the original interior and restore it to that, then rebuild the skins and wings with the engines and get it to fly, and give it the Elvis paint job. I would call it the Love Me Tender because of all of the TLC it will take to do this. I personally think that getting this jet to take to the air again would be a great venture. I would do an Elvis Graceland Tour to fly the guests to Graceland to give them the full Elvis experience. I know this will take a lot of $$$$ but it would be worth it, especially if you charge an upscale price for the tours, which would include a meal and the Graceland tour then return them to the point of origin, and play Elvis' music all the way there and back. Could work!
You are officially my favourite person. I new that somehow you would find a solution and when that phone rang I leaped out of my chair. This is about the most rediculas yet amazing thing you did and it was something I would and have done in the 67 years I have been on the planet and I don't regret a thing. I can't wait to see the collection video (there will be a collection video right?) Anywho good luck with the wife although I doubt she would be at all suprised. Stay safe buddy j. Oh and by the way, it should become an AIR B&B called wait for it "Grace Landed" your welcome.
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let's help this ledgen out.
Congratulations Jimmy 🎊 👏