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This incredible contradiction between exterior decay and interior luxury only intensifies the perplexing question posed by luxury publication Robb Report: ‘It’s not clear what one would do with the plane.’ This isn’t merely a rhetorical inquiry; it’s a practical conundrum of monumental proportions. Without an engine and with a cockpit requiring a complete overhaul, the notion of ever flying this magnificent bird again seems like a fantastical pipe dream, demanding an investment that could dwarf its initial purchase price. Is it destined to become a static museum piece, a sprawling garden ornament, or perhaps the ultimate backyard conversation starter for an eccentric millionaire? The sheer logistical and financial challenges involved in bringing this beast back to any semblance of life, or even just moving it, are staggering. It exists in a unique limbo, too grand to simply discard, yet too broken to easily restore. Its ultimate purpose remains shrouded in uncertainty, making any potential buyer not just a collector, but a visionary.
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