Elvis’ Guitar Car

The Guitar Car

There’s a unique piece of automotive history that’s creating quite the buzz: a Cadillac Eldorado from 1970, transformed into a ‘Guitar Car’ for Elvis Presley. This isn’t just any old custom job; this is a ride that’s been given a total rock-and-roll makeover with the help of Jay Ohrberg, a designer whose resume reads like a Hollywood car hall of fame. Whether one notices the pink paint job or the fact that it resembles a massive guitar, this Cadillac is not something easily ignored.

Design and Build

Jay Ohrberg, the genius behind vehicles such as the General Lee from “The Dukes of Hazzard” and “Back to the Future’s” DeLorean DMC-12, was responsible for this outrageous conversion. To construct this singular creation, Ohrberg took a standard Eldorado, sliced it in two, and crafted a custom chassis meant to mimic a guitar’s fretboard. The rear of the car was enhanced to emulate a guitar’s body, crafted with an eye-catching bright pink hue.

Specifications

Powered originally by an 8.2-liter V8 engine, this car isn’t just a pretty face. Unfortunately, the passage of time has not been kind, and the listing on eBay mentions that it doesn’t currently run. Lengthy at 41 feet, or 12.5 meters, it would pose a logistical challenge for relocations, requiring disassembly to fit in a 40-foot shipping container. For collectors interested in acquiring it, the asking price is €10,000, approximately $11,300. While it’s tough to gauge if that’s fair—given its unique Elvis connection—it’s certainly a piece of memorabilia that doesn’t come along every day.

Driving Experience

While the Cadillac Eldorado in its standard form already boasts a smooth drive with a powerful engine under the hood, figuring out how the Guitar Car fares on the road is a matter of imagination for now. Imagining sliding behind the wheel of this flamboyant beast, the combination of the traditional Eldorado’s plush ride with the wacky extended design must offer a driving experience unparalleled by any other vehicle.

In its heyday, cruising Vegas in this ride must have offered a feeling akin to taking center stage in a musical performance. It’s flashy, bold, and likely turns heads faster than most sports cars on the market.

The Guitar Car, with its connections to Americana and rock ‘n’ roll, isn’t just any vintage vehicle—it’s a story on wheels. Here’s hoping it finds a new home where its engine roars back to life, continuing the legacy of the King of Rock and Roll.