This Holiday, Why Not Give Dad a Boeing 747? Or at Least, Part of One

Storied plane maker sells vintage parts and photos

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Ever dream of having your own 707 wide-body jet? Or something sportier like a P-51 Mustang? Well, it's finally possible (in a sense), thanks to an unusual marketing initiative at Boeing.

A pair of 737 seats and a 747 JT9D engine
combustion chamber coffee table

Just in time for the holiday shopping season, the Seattle-based aircraft manufacturer is selling parts of old airplanes as home accessories—decorative mirrors made from 727 stator rings ($1,200); combustion chamber coffee tables ($4,500); and even galley beverage carts ($1,900 and perfect for serving in narrow spaces).

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