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Elvis Presley · 1965

Elvis Presley

Historical music event in the Radio Music History database.

October 9, 1965Personal⭐⭐⭐⭐

Description

At home for the first time in seven months, Elvis Presley purchased a 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado and, three days later, a 1966 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide for $1,941.25 from Taylor Harley Davidson Sales. He rode the new motorcycle around the grounds of Graceland.

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    Release⭐⭐⭐
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    Album⭐⭐⭐⭐
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