Category: Photograph
Elvis poses with Miami Lincoln Mercury dealer Lade Conlee and his new Continental Mark II. Elvis’ lavender Lincoln was covered with love notes written in lipstick by fans. He turn it in for a new car, the new car was valued $10,000.00 and provided a nice addition to his three remaining Cadillacs at home in Memphis.Silver Gelatin Print available at additional cost.
The lipstick marks all over that lavender Continental Mark II tell such a wild story—you can almost hear the fans screaming. The print quality really brings out the texture of those handwritten notes on the paint. A perfect slice of 1956 chaos.
The contrast in this shot is incredible—Elvis looks so relaxed next to that massive lavender Mark II, and you can almost see the lipstick marks on the paint if you zoom in. Printed on heavy matte paper that feels substantial in hand. A great piece of history for any fan of mid-century cars or the Ki
The lipstick love notes scrawled across that lavender Lincoln are such a fun piece of trivia, and the print captures the car's details clearly enough to spot them. It's a great conversation starter for any Elvis fan's wall, and the photo quality feels sharp and true to the era.
