Elvis Presley’s private jet was sold for $260,000 after being parked in the desert for nearly 40 years. The aircraft, a 1962 Lockheed 1329 JetStar, had been sitting at the Roswell International Air Center in New Mexico since the early 1980s. Elvis purchased the jet in December 1976 for $840,000—equivalent to about $4.4 million today—less than a year before his death. The jet was auctioned on January 8, 2023, at the Mecum Kissimmee Collector Car Auction in Florida, coinciding with what would have been Elvis’s 88th birthday. Priscilla Presley, Elvis’s former wife, attended the event and shared her memories of his passion for planes. Despite its age and the removal of its engines and cockpit instruments, the plane still featured its original red velvet upholstery, gold hardware, and shag carpet. These preserved interior elements contributed to its appeal as a collectible and restoration project. This jet was one of several owned by Elvis

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Manual Car Driving Training focusing on Clutch, Gear Shifting (1st-5th), and Accelerator Pedal Use: 1. Starting the Car ✅ Press the clutch pedal fully before turning the key. ✅ Ensure the gear lever is in neutral (N) before starting. ✅ Turn the ignition key to start the engine. 2. Moving in 1st Gear ✅ Press the clutch fully and shift to 1st gear. ✅ Slowly release the clutch while gently pressing the accelerator. ✅ As the car starts moving, release the clutch completely. 3. Upshifting Gears (1st → 2nd → 3rd → 4th → 5th) 🔹 1st to 2nd Gear Lift off the accelerator, press the clutch fully. Shift to 2nd gear, release the clutch slowly while pressing the accelerator. 🔹 2nd to 3rd Gear Increase speed to around 20-30 km/h. Press clutch, shift to 3rd gear, release clutch smoothly, and apply accelerator. 🔹 3rd to 4th Gear At around 40 km/h, repeat the process: Press clutch, shift to 4th gear, and gradually release the clutch while pressing the accelerator. 🔹 4th to 5th Gear At around 50-60 km/h, shift to 5th gear for better mileage. 4. Accelerator Pedal Use ✅ Press gently in lower gears, increase pressure in higher gears. ✅ Avoid pressing too hard in 1st gear to prevent jerks. ✅ In traffic, use slight accelerator inputs to control speed. 5. Downshifting (5th → 1st Gear) 🔹 When slowing down: Lift foot off the accelerator. Press clutch fully. Shift to a lower gear as per speed: 5th to 4th (at 50 km/h) 4th to 3rd (at 30-40 km/h) 3rd to 2nd (at 20-30 km/h) 2nd to 1st (at 10-15 km/h, only if needed) Release the clutch smoothly while pressing the accelerator slightly. 6. Stopping the Car ✅ Release accelerator, press clutch fully, and shift to neutral. ✅ Press the brake pedal gradually until the car stops. ✅ Keep clutch pressed if stopping in 1st gear to avoid engine stall.

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