Elvis picking up his 1962 Ford Thunderbird Sports Roadster

Elvis Presley would have celebrated his 84th birthday this month. Pictured here, aged 27, the King is taking delivery of his brand new 1962 Ford Thunderbird Sports Roadster. The high-end model featured special wire wheels, a tonneau cover to hide the rear seats, and grille slots on the rear fenders. The man obviously had good taste.

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