Elvis Presley, the legendary King of Rock and Roll, had an undeniable affinity for Cadillac cars, reportedly purchasing over 200 throughout his lifetime. Among his extensive collection, one standout vehicle is the custom 1977 Cadillac Seville, renowned for its unique design by Fisher. This was the last Cadillac that Elvis bought for himself, making it a significant piece of automotive and musical history.
Elvis was photographed driving this distinctive silver and burgundy Cadillac just a day before his untimely passing, cementing its place in pop culture. This particular Seville, which comes with a certificate of authenticity from the Elvis Presley Museum, has a rich provenance.
It was auctioned in 2014 and has seen minimal use since, having traveled just 4 miles over the past decade while on display at Beaulieu’s National Motor Museum. Originally, the car was transferred to Elvis’s fiancée, Ginger Alden, by his father, Vernon Presley, before changing hands several times, including a stint in the collection of prominent car enthusiast Jimmy Velvet.
The Cadillac features a striking exterior and a luxurious interior typical of the 1970s, complete with gray leather, faux-wood finishes, and plush carpeting. Under the hood, it houses a robust 5.7-liter V8 engine, and with only 58,000 miles logged, the car remains in excellent mechanical condition. Accompanying the vehicle are essential documents, including a signed title, photographs of Elvis behind the wheel, and certification from Graceland Authenticated LLC, ensuring its historical authenticity.
This iconic 1977 Cadillac Seville is once again set to go under the hammer at Bonhams|Cars Online via a sealed bid auction. Given its previous sale price of $100,000 three decades ago, the auction is expected to generate significant interest and potentially yield a substantial price for this beloved piece of rock and roll memorabilia.
In addition to the Seville, Elvis’s remarkable car collection included various other iconic vehicles such as a 1971 De Tomaso Pantera, a 1957 BMW 507, a 1970 Mercedes-Benz 600, a 1975 Ferrari Dino 308 GT4, and a 1973 Stutz Blackhawk III. The most famous among them remains the 1955 Cadillac Fleetwood 60 Series, known as the Pink Cadillac, which is now on display at Graceland and is unlikely to ever be sold. This passion for Cadillacs showcases not just Elvis’s taste for luxury but also his status as a cultural icon.
