Get revved up and ready for AutoFair presented by Camping World, as Elvis Presley’s 1975 Ferrari Dino 308GT4 Coupe makes its way from Graceland in Memphis to Charlotte Motor Speedway, April 3-5. The sleek, black-on-black, Italian-made masterpiece nicknamed “Black Mamba” will be on display all weekend, giving fans an up-close look at one of the king’s prized rides.
“In the entertainment world, there is no bigger name than Elvis Presley,” said Greg Walter, president and general manager of Charlotte Motor Speedway. “To be able to showcase a piece of his personal car collection at AutoFair is to relive an iconic era of music history and pay tribute to his legendary life and career. We can’t wait to welcome fans to reconnect with Elvis through this rare piece of history.”
Unlike most of his personal collection – which Presley bought new – he made an exception for this Ferrari, which he purchased for $21,000 in October 1976, simply because he loved the way it handled on the road.
The story of Presley’s Ferrari Dino is almost as iconic as the singer himself. After being named an honorary captain of the Memphis Police Department in 1976, he equipped the Ferrari with dashboard police lights. Staying true to his larger-than-life persona, instead of pulling people over to issue tickets, he was known to tell them to slow down and leave them with an autograph as opposed to a fine.
‘We are excited to be working with the team at Charlotte Motor Speedway to bring Elvis back to AutoFair,” said Angie Marchese, vice president of Graceland Archives and Exhibits. “Elvis was such a car guy and being able to showcase one of his cars at this prestigious track is always special. Elvis’ 1975 Ferrari has traveled the world, and we are thrilled to be able to bring it to North Carolina to share with car enthusiasts.”
Officials from Elvis Presley’s Graceland will also be on-site at Charlotte Motor Speedway throughout the AutoFair weekend to share history of the king, the car and other special artifacts from the legendary crooner’s career. AutoFair guests will also have the opportunity to learn about exclusive tour opportunities at Graceland.
ABOUT AUTOFAIR:
America’s Home for Racing will transform into America’s Home for Automotive Excellence at AutoFair, presented by Camping World. With over 50 car clubs, one-of-a-kind specialty vehicles, vendor displays and a sprawling swap meet, this three-day celebration has something in store for everyone. Fans can ride shotgun through the infield road course with Ford Performance Racing, explore the latest RVing and tour exclusive Camping World displays.
TICKETS:
Single-day AutoFair tickets start at just $12. Kids 12 and under get in FREE. Tickets are available online at www.CharlotteMotorSpeedway.com or at the gate.
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