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Previous Owner Of Elvis Jet Says He Designed Red Interior

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A previous owner of a private jet also once owned by Elvis Presley is disputing an auction house's claim the king of rock 'n' roll designed its red velvet interior.

Roy McKay told KOB-TV in Albuquerque on Tuesday he designed the interior himself. McKay says when he purchased the red 1962 Lockheed Jetstar it had a two-toned gray interior and "kind of looked like a casket."

GWS Auctions Inc. of California is auctioning off the jet after it sat on a runway in Roswell, New Mexico, for 30 years.

GWS Auctions spokesman Carl Carter told The Associated Press the auction house is confident Elvis designed the interior, which photos show has red velvet seats and red shag carpet.

He says Federal Aviation Administration records show no interior changes were ever made to the jet.