I bought Elvis's ABANDONED jet!

[@therealjimmysworld]

Thanks for having me on and sharing this story.

[@patrickradcliffe3837]

It's official the world is ending. The dumbest aircraft rescue channel ends on a episode of VinWiki, go figure.

[@1cumminsdiesel]

@@patrickradcliffe3837😂😂😂 keyboard warrior alert 🚨

[@patrickradcliffe3837]

@1cumminsdiesel Dude, I was a subscriber when Jimmy got the Warrior.

[@detgoat]

good 2c you on vinwiki -- found your channel recently and like it very much.. hopefully this won't be your last time [although i think ed usually tapes at least a fe at a time with each guest]

[@j.walker3498]

What could possibly go wrong?

[@kevgeiss]

Ok, now I need an interview with Cleetus. He has the trifecta. Cars, boats and airplanes.

[@jfwfreo]

Forget the cars, boats, planes, helicopters etc, he owns a legit racetrack AND a legit FAA-recognized airport. That automatically makes him cooler in my book than all the usual KZbinr car guys.

[@bwofficial1776]

@@jfwfreo He found the unlimited money cheat and is living out everyone's dreams.

[@JavierFernandez-bq5ks]

@@bwofficial1776 It can also be called: being in the right place at the right time, business skills and vision and surrounding yourself with the right people, charisma, and above all, enough balls to take the risk of getting into debt, apart from of course a lot of luck... and on top of everything, being a good person with values, as has been demonstrated, among other situations, with the Carolina disaster..

[@Capt_kook]

How about no! That dudes a complete moron

[@Halfstep2024]

Tim just “couldn’t get into a weigh station” I have that EXACT same problem at every dang one I come to! 😂 Props for an outlaw story making it onto vinwiki Tim!

[@kitmarshall4084]

he got scammed, mecum was boosting the price just to say the winning buyer backed out.. so he get stuck with an expensive door stop

[@kellyscars]

What in the KZbin crossover!?

[@MichaelCole-h1b]

RIGHT

[@C.Fecteau-AU-MJ13]

Yeah this one I didn't see coming... But I'm here for it, Jimmy's such a lovable guy

[@brandonpeterman9964]

Jimmy is the Hoovie of the airplane world

[@zackdl]

Right? I love jimmys channel

[@zackdl]

@@brandonpeterman9964immediately how I thought of him when I found his channel a few years ago!

[@Cyb3rst0rmIndustries]

Anything can be made to fly again, the question is can it be done economically. They've restored planes that have sat at the bottom of the ocean for decades to flying condition. The biggest problem would likely be finding a donor JetStar I, as the last operational one was retired in 2019.

[@petermoss208]

absolutely. a lot of these presenters think we all live beyond our means. people who restore planes and old cars don’t cut corners or worry about budgets, unless you’re a shop/mechanic. a lot of them don’t really understand used classics, whatever the medium. they think they are toys. they aren’t thinking like a custodian. 🙏

[@OneOut1]

I guarantee you the auction house rolled him up. After 2 prior auctions with no bids over 100k and now there are mulitple bidders over 309k ? I made a living selling vars at auctions I know

[@workingguy-OU812]

I agree.

[@Rekuzan]

I know for a fact that the other KZbin Channel 'Rebuild Rescue' was also a serious bidder with real interest in this plane and kept bidding until they got knocked out. It's actually how I found Jimmy's channel in the first place!

[@jacobpoucher]

Rebuild rescue is a joke they already caused 1 fatality ​@@Rekuzan

[@Albebacck]

@@jacobpouchernobody was guilty of that other then the pilot. U have no idea what ur talking about

[@jjones8316]

What do you mean by "rolled him up"?

[@ricardomendez4106]

My man needed a "Rabbit's Used Cars" Auction bidding 101 course. They teach it every Thursday night at Whitey's Auto Auction. I don't care what the explanation is. You had a phone bidder that backed out? C-YA!

[@cosplaymutt2089]

I remember reading about this a few years back. The interior is so nice because it was redone a couple of years before it was parked and barely got used. So it’s not the same interior that Elvis used unfortunately

[@BlueCollarBachelor]

Wow Jimmy on Vinwiki! What could possibly go wrong!

[@j.walker3498]

they didn't clear the props

[@sterlynholley7751]

That plane sat at Walker Air Force Base in Roswell New Mexico. I grew up there and got to see this plane everyday for 20 years. Crazy that 30 years later I'm watching a channel about cars talking about buying this plane I grew up seeing every day. What a small crazy world we live in aye?!?!😎😎

[@stevechil5226]

When worlds collide! Loved seeing Jimmy here! Great KZbin crossover :D

[@YusssoM]

That auction is a bit sketchy. I thought Mecum is a reputable auction house but man this guy definitely got scammed. No bidders on the last two auctions over 100k and suddenly multiple bidders on this one? Should've haggle it for something below 200k. Mecum paid 234k to the owner? Should've just said well that sucks to be you. Probably they didn't pay 234k anyway.

[@j.walker3498]

Precilla wasn't at those

[@superturtle61177]

To be fair this guy's bidding wasn't exactly on the up and up either.

[@Avboden]

and it turns out the jet wasn't even really Elvis' at all, was totally modified by someone else, and the entire thing is even more of a scam.

[@j.walker3498]

@@Avboden where did you hear that b.s.?

[@mileshigh1321]

@@j.walker3498 It's true. Elvis never even saw the plane let alone flew on it. Only the ownership has his signature. The plush insides were installed in the 80's. So saying it was Elvis's jet is a bit of a stretch. Still fun to watch the transformation and enthusiasm of Jimmy though.

[@EdBolian]

Irresistible offering!

[@XJag9684]

Can I borrow one of those old coast 2 coast vehicles?? I'll bring it back with gas and all it's doors , promise!?!

[@Dream0Asylum]

You wouldn't like it, Ed. It hasn't spent any time underwater, yet.

[@UmbrellaWatch]

AWESOME STORY!!! Still need more!!!

[@a1tanner528]

Growing up in Roswell let me tell you, the memories I have on that plane are unreal

[@borismcfinnigan3430]

Elvis still has pull EVERYWHERE. Great story. Loved it.

[@Falkenroth1]

Howard Hughes owned a bunch of them but would still borrow one from Lockheed to keep the hrs off his. Think one is in James Bond Goldfinger. Cool planes

[@Flies2FLL]

The only use of that airframe is as a tourist exhibit. The cost to put it in the air would be several million dollars, and that is if it isn't corroded to bits. And if you can even find the necessary parts....

[@the_retag]

Parts can be made. All a price issue

[@Flies2FLL]

@@the_retag Ok..... Hello?

[@fudogwhisperer3590]

The Elvis jet now has a vin #! An RV vin#, but hey, who’s complaining? Lol! Congrats Jimmy for making it on the channel and putting together a real head turner of a build! I bet you get more attention than Ed’s Bugatti!

[@tomkopp2115]

A headline nobody could expect, thanks for the best content everyday!

[@Rekuzan]

To those who think the auction was rigged: I know for a fact that the other KZbin Channel 'Rebuild Rescue' was also a serious bidder with real interest in this plane and kept bidding until they got knocked out. It's actually how I found Jimmy's channel in the first place!

[@bobeyes3284]

The auction was rigged. 100%.

[@jacobpoucher]

@Rekuzan rebuild rescue is a joke if a channel that shouldn't even be mentioned

[@common_c3nts]

Auction was rigged. Winning bidder was fake. Then they went back to the non-winning bidders.

[@ptshyu2]

Weren’t they the ones that got someone killed

[@Rekuzan]

@@ptshyu2 If by that you mean one of their team mates was killed by a drunk driver through no fault of their own, then yes.

[@kingjellybean9795]

The cost to get that air borne again could get you like 5 new planes

[@abracing199]

No chance this plane ever flies again

[@mrodriguez4829]

They’ve already determined that with the number of airworthiness directives issued, lack of engine hush kits, no engines available for it, it’ll never see the sky again. All he bought was a soda can with a name attached to it.

[@kingjellybean9795]

@@abracing199 I'm well aware, the title is a tad click baity if ya know anything about planes lol

[@HectorDiabolucus]

My mother knew Elvis. They met in Wiesbaden Germany in the 1950's at a USO party. My parents knew all kinds of famous people. It was weird.

[@TheFirBall]

I posted the plane on vinwiki when i saw it a few weeks ago.. I saw you driving down the road after you spent thr night in Forsyth GA on I75

[@AFTER_MIDNITE]

How fast was he driving? Would you say he was flying down the road?

[@Sample_246]

Jimmy on Ed's channe is something I thought I would never see. Been subbed to him since #savethe310 was just starting. Been subbed to VINwiki for even longer. What a great cross over!

[@C.Fecteau-AU-MJ13]

Well this is a guest I didn't expect... But I'm here for it, Jimmy's just such a loveable guy. One of the few social media pros I get positive vibes when he includes his family in his work. That's usually very ill advised.

[@yayinternets]

Jimmy is the best! When I saw it was him, immediately clicked on the video. Can't wait to see more episodes from his interview!

[@curtthemk2kid235]

It's a shame it's going to be cut up and turned into a car instead of being restored and flown again (I know this is would be nearly impossible and would cost an unreal amount of money) but it's going to be cool seeing this turned into a RV!

[@barneyfromblueshift]

It was actually impossible. You could never get replacement parts for the engines to get them rerated. No amount of money could have solved the problem save gutting it all and putting new turbines, etc in. At that point, is it even Elvis's plane anymore?

[@GreenBlueWalkthrough]

@@barneyfromblueshift If the US can do that to ships that predate WW2, the US Airforce with planes that were bult the last time this one flew... Yeah I doudt it would cost as much as the price he got it for... Also when has that mattered at all with vehicles people own? The frame and the inteor is the same so it is same plane Elvis owned... Also what museum ship is the same as it was when it was first built?

[@GreenBlueWalkthrough]

@@barneyfromblueshift Also you know that the working guitars made from the ones that elvis broke on stage are pricelss and they can't be restored. So why can't a plane which people have restored ones in way way worse ciondtion as a hobby?

[@curtthemk2kid235]

@barneyfromblueshift actually you could, but it would take a large amount of money that would be feasible to modernise a jet like this, and no it's not Elvis's anymore 😅 but it once was 🤷‍♂️😅 what's your point

[@ot0m0t0]

@@GreenBlueWalkthrough Even aluminum has a certain time it can be used to fly, after that you need to trash it or ppl could die. That is why.

[@MrJking065]

Oh my word! I loved Elvis! I saw Elvis in one of his last concerts he had on February 17, 1977. I will have to see if the plane is mobile yet!

[@theskidgod7286]

Ok so we are doing plane stories now? I friggin LOVE IT!!! Let’s keep it going

[@MuffTuglick]

I've followed this dudes channel and watched the build since the start. personally his choice disappointed me. I would of fixed it up (to show standards) and sold it to a museum. 99% of these vintage luxury private jets where destroyed. the fact that this was was still mostly in tact and it belonged to the late great Elvis, would of gotten him some good money and been waaaay less gimmicky. I mean how many people are actually going to cough up the amount dude is asking for to rent his "limo" vs just renting a normal limo?

[@leighsmith3099]

No museum wanted it, otherwise they would have bid on it.

[@cesariojpn]

​@leighsmith3099 Many museums run on volunteer/donations. So such an expense could bankrupt operations like that.

[@leighsmith3099]

@@cesariojpn sure, but could also bankrupt Jimmy.

[@AFTER_MIDNITE]

Is he renting this ‘Elvis plane limo’ in Vegas? If Elvis fans are willing to pay $300 for a tile cut from the wing, I imagine his fans would pay a decent amount to rent the limo.

[@WillE454]

Do you have any idea how much a restoration would cost? He would lose a ton of money.

[@SpartanFore]

>VINWiki >Airplane story, not cars >Jimmy is the guest I 100% approve of this crossover episode

[@HeavyDrop_]

The financial step from Hypercars to Aircraft (especially jet powered aircraft) is far more than simply significant. You can do ANYTHING with enough time and energy! However, to get this one back in the breeze you'd better be ready for a 7 figure... down payment to get started.

[@HightLink]

He did transformed it in to a camper, looks rly sketchy to drive 🤣

[@Oldguy1900]

Not really an Elvis fan despite growing up in that era that being said some preservation needs to be done.

[@JasonTrew2018]

One of the other bidders was Jason from Rebuild Rescue for that plane. If you want someone crazy, try buying a diesel locomotive or a passenger car

[@jacobpoucher]

@@JasonTrew2018 Jason from rebuild rescue is a joke buddy

[@workingguy-OU812]

I don't know what other evidence you have in the other buyer, but it really sounds like there was no other buyer - just the auction house playing the game.

[@Rekuzan]

I know for a fact that the other KZbin Channel 'Rebuild Rescue' was also a serious bidder with real interest in this plane and kept bidding until the got knocked out. It's actually how I found Jimmy's channel in the first place!

[@j.walker3498]

did you not watch the video before you spilled your hate? He said he knows one of the other bidders!

[@yayinternets]

Not saying it doesn't happen, but I think a well known company doing any shill bidding on a big publicity item like this is just not going to happen. It would ruin their reputation and company.

[@jacobpoucher]

@@Rekuzan rebuild rescue is a joke stop mentioning them

[@j.walker3498]

@@yayinternets right, that's a lot of people committing fraud for so little money, including the gov agency. including Mrs Pressley herself. The problem is the rumor mill and that Elvis didn't get to fly in it before he died. I guess you canown something but if you don't use it you never owned it. Then again we are talking about people in the yt comment section who heard someone say water isn't blue therefore it isn't wet.

[@tac0majas0n]

Oh man, my KZbin worlds are colliding in the best possible way.

[@originalbigmike]

I would like to hear more about how you knew it wouldn't fly ever again. What determines that?

[@mikefrerichs8860]

They did a whole video on that (Jimmy's World). They figured out everything it needed to be airworthy again. If I recall, it was well north of a million dollars.

[@j.walker3498]

the engines were illegal!

[@pacer7682]

Jimmy on VinWiki?! Didnt see that coming. he's a cool cat. Now yall just need Cletus/Garrett

[@lezivanerrol3697]

Don't worry. All these automotive channels get linked up. Tavarish, Hoovie, Matt from Matts rescue, Jarrad Pink, Derek - Vice grip garage, Stradman, I could go on. Their paths have all crossed - it's just a matter of time before all the major You Tubers end up on VinWiki.

[@sudievacek3695]

I just saw the Lisa Marie in Graceland last week. No one mentioned this jet. Goodness I wish I would have known before.

[@JosephNnbs]

I worked the Mecum event that had the jet for sale that year. Was cool to see Priscilla Presley there to help overview it and introduce it to the block

[@Mus1cP1mp]

WingWiki?

[@bryancarpenter7470]

Great story!!

[@tminusnyc2915]

This was very dope. He's a great personality.

[@pool_noodle420]

The King of Rock should always be treated specially

[@ruk2023--]

That's pretty much my estimating process too. Everything costs double what you think.

[@bdjm8595]

Another great story, hopefully VW will follow up on this with an episode when it is finished !!!!

[@BeefSupremeAviation]

I’m also an aviation nerd (hence the callsign name), this was an awesome story to see come over vinwiki.

[@TazziedoesWT]

Jimmy on vin wiki is something I did not see coming, but something I shouldve expected.

[@anthonyslazas6413]

What you gonna do with it seems almost impossible to move unless it flys and i have a feeling it hasn't run since 1978.

[@bufftammy735]

THIS IS THE COLLAB I WANTED!

[@WillE454]

The crossover I never expected

[@joshualandry3160]

I guess I won't be saying hi to this airplane when I taxi past anymore. At least it went to a good home and did just get scrapped outright.

[@MarkCosgrove-b3p]

Love how the rv is turned out 😊

[@louiedelatorre1667]

Kind of a shame it's going to be cut up and turned into a bus, would've been way cooler restored and used as a display piece at a museum.

[@Dream0Asylum]

Like the guy said, there's already an identical plane set up like that.

[@me007gold2]

There's also a bunch of "sketchy" history with the plane. It may have been "Elvis Jet" but he never flew on it. Outside of Graceland, where would you display it?

[@patrickradcliffe3837]

Not with two his other jets as lawn ornaments not that big a deal to have another lawn ornament.

[@MrAwesomdude12]

You need to get David Freiburger or Mike Finnegan on here

[@VerdoVeri]

Tehnicaly was not Elvis jet, he never flew in it.

[@j.walker3498]

I owned a car but never drove it, would you say i never owned it?

[@matthewjswider]

Tbh, one of the best “car” stories on the channel. Love this guy. Going to sub to his channel now. Thanks Ed.

[@brianmorrow1498]

You need to show the finished product....like at Air Venture......

[@anotherpewtertahoe]

He was there?.....

[@RealRickCox]

I love Jimmy. Been following him since almost his beginning.

[@r.j.adventures154]

Clear Prop! 🤘😁

[@biggiefitz6275]

Watch it. Some lady in Missouri may try and scam/repo this saying they took out a loan on it. lol

[@j.walker3498]

I wouldn't believe a word Tim Gentry says! I can't believe it turned out as well as it did.

[@ramtrucks3518]

why is that

[@j.walker3498]

@@ramtrucks3518 because he lies!

[@ramtrucks3518]

@@j.walker3498 like do you have any examples of this

[@annjacobs7764]

It’s crazy how good this turned out!

[@davidapharry4680]

Spambot! Reported.

[@davidmiller3263]

Please dont cut that classic plane up. Omg no 😭

[@davidmiller3263]

This is a fuckin travesty hes cutting up Elvis's god damn plane to make it into a Winnebago what the fuck man

[@markfrolick2167]

This is one of the best stories that I have heard in a long time!

[@tony66au]

JIMMY! That guy is NUTS :-) Awesome channel, Funny bloke and has the most interesting friends......

[@ducky1496]

Jimmy is one of the best storytellers you have had on!!!! Great job Guys!!!!

[@colinboone9920]

AYO THEY GOT JIMMY ON VINWIKI?! THE FUUUUUUUUUU... AWESOME!

[@Cloxxki]

What would this jet sell for without the Elvis provenance?

[@westsailsmusic]

Scrap value

[@Astrolnauty]

Man ive been waiting for this cross over for a long time. Hopefully its not the last

[@jjones2509]

305-305 💯

[@midnightrider379]

So is this like the beginning of the Lolita express before we knew what it was.

[@peterjacobs6290]

Oh nice I have randomly watched this guy. Super fun content.

[@carsondiamond2763]

Best crossover I’ve ever seen

[@dylanrieck6671]

The livery on that jet is sweet!

[@brianshell4111]

Never thought i would see jimmy on vinwiki

[@GreenBlueWalkthrough]

You know that you can scape planes for way more then just art right? Like who wouldn't want all those panels and inputs for their flight sim or Airplane mod? heck even the frame could be metaled down to make coins like the Space shuttles have. Edit: also you know that any car ever made regardless of condtion can be scaped for $500 so what makes you think an jet can't?

[@sarnieken]

Pair of LS's and suitable running gear? :)

[@Handles_are_good_for_holding]

Do air planes run on AC or DC?

[@johnwilliamson5713]

I really to know more about the monthly progress of this project.

[@j.walker3498]

jimmysworld is his KZbin channel, it's on the road now

[@MikeHarris1984]

Ah, i was thinking I saw the jet when I was like 10 and I toured Graceland... But it was the sister jet taht is there.

[@burkilonious]

sounds like the most rigged auction ever

[@SpiritualStuntman]

Built better than any Boeing from 2018 and on

[@umustwantme]

Must have met Ed (or someone) when he went through Atlanta, or at the car show at BPS

[@ibbylancaster8981]

Glad to see you got Jimmy on. Been a fan of his for a couple of years. Much love from NC🤙🤙

[@Deusmecumest]

Is that the same type as the movie cliffhanger?

[@ramtrucks3518]

I feel like Jimmy got screwed at the auction i hope hes able to get his money back out of it.

[@billcooke4413]

Jimmy what could go wrong

[@NWSquatch121]

Great job, Jimmy keep it up!!!

[@TheRamRanch]

Should’ve made it an air bnb

[@getsmarter5412]

Jimmy uncrossovered the jet by making it into a road legal RV.

[@MarkCosgrove-b3p]

I would of mabey done 20 grand cash in a briefcase.

[@1320fastback]

Can i get a Clear Compressor Stage!

[@markfoster7564]

Awesome story!

[@OldCraig91]

Oh god the aviation has taken over vinwiki, this is the way it should have always been

[@starhawke380]

Did he chop up the wings and get $300 a piece for the 3000 pieces and make his money back?

[@shanewoods1980]

I’ve watched the video of Gentry and sons hauling that plane.