His Shiny Blackhawk
Probably his favorite car of the ‘70s, Elvis purchased this Stutz Blackhawk III in 1970 for $26,500. But he was met with some resistance at first. Stutz-dealer Jules Meyers told him he needed the car to put on display for other potential buyers to see.
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Elvis chuckled and said, “How do you think you will sell more cars when you drive it, or when the people see ME driving it around?” The King of Rock had a point, and Meyers knew it. The deal was done, and Elvis got to flaunt his brand-new black gem.