The Lisa Marie Plane

[RickyNc]

Could someone tell me the history of the Lisa Marie airplane after Elvis died?Was it sold? How did it come to rest where it is today? Could this plane still fly today? Ive seen pics of it comming down ElvisPresleyBlvd would love to know more.Does it still look the same as it did when Elvis was alive? When was the last time this plane was in the air.......Thanks Ricky

[Tommy]

The Lisa Marie was sold and was later found abandoned in a swamp and was redone and put back at Graceland.

Tommy

[TCBinAZ]

Here is what I know Ricky

I do know that It was flown back to Memphis before taking off the wings so it could be brought down EP Blvd. So yes it still can fly :)
I also believe it is not owned by EPE but rather on loan from a private individual.

I am sure others here will know more ;)

[0349054]

The plane's engines have been taken out. Also, it had been used for parts for a while, so some of the instruments had to be replaced before it came back to Memphis. They also had to get special permission to fly it back as it pollution levels when it returned were higher than those previously tolerated.

[RickyNc]

The Lisa Marie was sold and was later found abandoned in a swamp and was redone and put back at Graceland.

Tommy Thanks 4 The Replies From what i understand EP bought this plane in the mid seventies named it after his daughter Lisa Marie and had it custumized TCB etc.Seems like Elvis loved this plane and had alot put of money in it.Does anyone know why it was sold and who bought it?Its sad that it was found abandoned in a swamp, sounds like it was trashed.What year was this plane brought back to Graceland??

[elvis fan 1976]

I think it was brought back to graceland in 1981 or '82

[stefankoch]

The plane came back to E.P boulevard September 23 1983 and the little jet called Hound dog II came back sometime in `85. I don`t know who bought the plane but i guess it was`nt a very wise or smart man :). I hope that helped you a little bit, i know it was`nt all you wanted to hear.

[ayda]

Elvis Presley purchased the LM on April 18,1975 for $250.000 and named after his only child Lisa Marie.The idea came from One of Frank Sinatras plane named after her daugther Nancy.The registration named was N-880.EP.His logo was named TCB we all know stands for Taking Care Of Business.Letters are on the plane tail.The Lisa Marie required a crew of 4.Elvis kept the same crew always.Sitting capasity 28(98 originally.28 after he costumazed the plane.

Tower call name 880 echo Pappa

Nickname"Houndog one"

Elvis called the plane the pride of Elvis Presley airways
He also jokingly called it his"Flying Graceland"

Range 3,000 miles

Horsepower 44.800 thrust

Engines:Four.General Electric C-J-805-3
Pod mount jets
Lentgh "128".4"
Windspam 120
Tail hight from ground "36'3"
Weight 87,000 lbs.
Maximun weighht 184,000 lbs
Crusing speed 615 M.p.h
Maximun altitude 41,000 ft
Fuel capacity 10,770 gallons
Fuel comsumption 1,700 gallons per hour
Take off 2,200 gallons
Operating cost for 1976:$404,000

Alyda(y)

[RickyNc]

Thanks 4 the replies........I know alot more now about this great plane than i did:) Does anyone know when was the last time Elvis flew in The Lisa Marie Plane??

[THENATUREBOY]

This is a very cool post. Thanks to everyone who shared info....awesome.

[RickyNc]

Does anyone have any pics or does any exist of EP inside of The Lisa Marie Plane?Has anyone on here been to Graceland and toured this plane?If so what was it like?What plane was Elvis in when filming the documentary Elvis on Tour?Im thinking the Hound Dog Plane?

[TCBinAZ]

Ricky,
This picture seems to be taken on the Lisa Marie? its ceiling inculding the wood strip matches that of the LM. I also added some pics I found of Lisa Marie herself posing with the plane when Elvis was still alive.

As far as the jet in "Elvis on Tour" it wasnt the Houng Dog plane but rather a Gulfstream Jet one of many planes he rented before he bought his own planes.

BTW......I have visited Graceland and have been aboard the Lisa Maire and I think its pretty cool :cool:

[RickyNc]

Ricky,
This picture seems to be taken on the Lisa Marie? its ceiling inculding the wood strip matches that of the LM. I also added some pics I found of Lisa Marie herself posing with the plane when Elvis was still alive.

As far as the jet in "Elvis on Tour" it wasnt the Houng Dog plane but rather a Gulfstream Jet one of many planes he rented before he bought his own planes.

BTW......I have visited Graceland and have been aboard the Lisa Maire and I think its pretty cool :cool: WOW (y) Cool i never seen that pic of Elvis aboard the Lisa Marie looks like Elvis was showing off one of his many police badges..GREAT PIC! Looks like that pic was taken before a show 1975?Good pics of Lisa Marie to.Thanks to all whos shared info and pictures on The Lisa Marie Plane:clap: Im going to tour Graceland and the Lisa Marie Plane sometime this year 4 my vacation.It will be a first 4 me.Maybe i can find out more info on the Lisa Marie Plane.........

[Tommy]

Yes, I posted the photo of Elvis on the plane with the badge a couple of weeks ago.

Thank you for your interest. (y)

Tommy :)

[Leroy]

That picture of Elvis with the badge was not taken inside the Lisa Marie. It's a picture from June 1975, the Lisa Marie was still away to be customized. It was first used somewhere at the end of that year. The last time Elvis used it was for his final tour in June 1977. I also know that the rockband Queen used the Lisa Marie during their USA tour in November 1977.

[Tommy]

Thank you Leroy for the great information. (y)

[Tommy]

In the cockpit of The Lisa Marie this plaque is attached.

[Unchained Melody]

Thanks for the information Leroy I had no idea that the plane was used by Queen, seems kinda weird.

[graceland123]

how the hell did Queen get hold of it?

[thehillbillycat]

They rented it for that tour. I think it was one of the last times it was flown. I seen pictures of Freddy Mercury in the plane. During this tour he wore the TCB logo around his neck. This was his tribute to the King. One of the dates he wore a redone of one of Elvis' jumpsuits. I think the redone jumpsuit he wore was the Cisco Kid black suit.(y)

[Indre]

how the hell did Queen get hold of it?

LOLOL :lmfao: this post somehow made me laugh hard :D such a sudden question :D oh well, I'm easy to make laugh, lol


This thread is surely awesome, I enjoyed ABSORBING all the info, really interesting facts. Thank you everyone :)(y)

[Unchained Melody]

Never knew they rented it :supriced: I have been in it once and its awesome:cool:

[THENATUREBOY]

The Lisa Marie is definitely awesome. It seems ahead of its time and very futurisic to me considering it was customized in the 1970s.

[KPM]

Didnt Vernon sell it after Elvis died because he needed money and had no use for the plane and its huge yearly upkeep cost?

[Unchained Melody]

Yeah that and he really had no use for it. He and the family really needed the money.