Elvis Presley loved his mother Gladys more than anything in the world. He wanted to give her the best life possible, and he knew that she had always dreamed of owning a car. But not just any car, a pink Cadillac.
In this video, we will tell you the true story behind the iconic car that Elvis gave his mother as a gift. We will show you how he bought his first pink Cadillac in 1955, how it was destroyed in a fire, how he bought a new one and had it repainted in a custom pink color, how he surprised his mother with it in 1956, and how he drove it with his band and his mother for most of 1955-1956.
We will also tell you how the pink Cadillac became a part of Elvis' life and legend, how he mentioned it in his song "Baby, Let's Play House", how he became a national star and bought himself a new Cadillac after returning from military service in Germany in 1960, how he lent the original pink Cadillac to his army buddy Joe Esposito, and how the car is now preserved in the Graceland museum, where it attracts millions of visitors every year.
The pink Cadillac is one of the most iconic cars in history, and it represents Elvis' love for his mother and his music. Watch this video to learn more about this amazing story and see rare photos and footage of Elvis and his mother with the car.
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