Elvis Presley "Buys First Stutz Blackhawk" US Half Dollar Commemorative Coin
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Elvis Presley is rightly called the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll. As a real Elvis fan, you love capturing your favorite historic moments from the life of the original American idol. This coin preserves one of your favorite Elvis memories
Mystic has permanently bonded a vibrant image of Elvis to this uncirculated US Half Dollar. The coin features an original photograph of Presley from his estate’s official archives and is officially licensed by Elvis Presley Enterprises.
Elvis Buys First Stutz Blackhawk
Elvis enjoyed owning and driving luxury vehicles. In 1970, a new car caught his eye – the Stutz Blackhawk. This car was a highly modified Pontiac Grand Prix. After being built in the US, it was shipped to Italy where it would be extensively customized, so only the engine and transmission remained from the original vehicle. The interior included European leather seats, 24-Karat gold-plated molding, and a wooden dashboard from English burl. The exterior was painted with 22 coats of lacquer paint. This transformation took months.
The first Stutz Blackhawk prototype was owned by the company’s founder. The second car was completed in April 1970 and flown back to the US to be shown in car shows. In October of that year, Jules Meyers, the first Stutz dealer drove the Blackhawk to Elvis’s home. Presley was interested in owning it, and Meyers said he could place a custom order for one to be built just for him. Elvis didn’t want to wait and wanted the car Meyers was driving. The car dealer tried to explain he needed that vehicle to display in car shows and attract potential buyers. Elvis responded, “How do you think you will sell more cars, when you drive it, or when the people see ME driving it around?” Meyers saw the wisdom of Presley’s comment and sold him the car for $26,500 (over $200,000 today).
As soon as the Blackhawk was delivered to Presley, he sent it to George Barris, “The King of Customizers” for further personalization. When the work was completed, this became one of Elvis’s favorite cars. Unfortunately, it was involved in an accident in July 1971 and placed in storage and not repaired until after his death. Presley went on to buy later models of Stutz Blackhawks and enjoyed driving them around.
Elvis Presley is rightly called the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll. As a real Elvis fan, you love capturing your favorite historic moments from the life of the original American idol. This coin preserves one of your favorite Elvis memories
Mystic has permanently bonded a vibrant image of Elvis to this uncirculated US Half Dollar. The coin features an original photograph of Presley from his estate’s official archives and is officially licensed by Elvis Presley Enterprises.
Elvis Buys First Stutz Blackhawk
Elvis enjoyed owning and driving luxury vehicles. In 1970, a new car caught his eye – the Stutz Blackhawk. This car was a highly modified Pontiac Grand Prix. After being built in the US, it was shipped to Italy where it would be extensively customized, so only the engine and transmission remained from the original vehicle. The interior included European leather seats, 24-Karat gold-plated molding, and a wooden dashboard from English burl. The exterior was painted with 22 coats of lacquer paint. This transformation took months.
The first Stutz Blackhawk prototype was owned by the company’s founder. The second car was completed in April 1970 and flown back to the US to be shown in car shows. In October of that year, Jules Meyers, the first Stutz dealer drove the Blackhawk to Elvis’s home. Presley was interested in owning it, and Meyers said he could place a custom order for one to be built just for him. Elvis didn’t want to wait and wanted the car Meyers was driving. The car dealer tried to explain he needed that vehicle to display in car shows and attract potential buyers. Elvis responded, “How do you think you will sell more cars, when you drive it, or when the people see ME driving it around?” Meyers saw the wisdom of Presley’s comment and sold him the car for $26,500 (over $200,000 today).
As soon as the Blackhawk was delivered to Presley, he sent it to George Barris, “The King of Customizers” for further personalization. When the work was completed, this became one of Elvis’s favorite cars. Unfortunately, it was involved in an accident in July 1971 and placed in storage and not repaired until after his death. Presley went on to buy later models of Stutz Blackhawks and enjoyed driving them around.