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1946 Piper Cub Project Spotted For Sale: “Hit a Fence, Cute, Cheap”

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A 1946 Piper J3C-65 Cub project has been spotted for sale. The machine reportedly hit a fence and is described as “cute, cheap.” The listing states (in part):

The logs we have show the total time as of 1996 to be 1131 hours. At that time 7/96 the airplane was rebuilt and recovered after sitting for a long time. Extensive work was done to the airframe, wings, surfaces, gear, etc.etc. And all new fabric was applied to everything at that time. The A-65 Continental engine was also rebuilt at that time, with a standard limits crankshaft. Since that rebuild the aircraft has been used and inspected regularly and now has 1,565 hours total time!

The last takeoff did not go as planned. The engine ran up just fine, but during the takeoff roll the power and rpm seemed to decline, so even though the airplane had broken ground, the pilot slipped it back onto what was left of the grass runway. Without enough room to stop, the airplane impacted a wooden fence at the edge of the airport.

The listing includes a list of damage as well as a selection of photos. It also describes the machine as “a whole J3C-65, annual just expired 9/1/2020” and “not a rusty barn find.” It reportedly includes the logbooks for both engine and airframe (96-present) and the FAA bill of sale.

The aircraft is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota and is currently available for bidding with a “buy it now” price of US $9,950. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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“Low Times, Nice Flying” 1947 Cessna 140 Offered For Sale

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A “low times, nice flying” 1947 Cessna 140 has hit the market.

The airframe reportedly has 3139 TTSN, while the engine has 684 SMOH. Features include a new alternator, complete logs, good engine compression and an avionics package consisting of a new ICOM A-220 com / intercom, King KT-76A transponder and dual PTT. The next annual is due in June 2021.

The aircraft is located in Forest City, Pennsylvania and is currently available for bidding. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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1946 Globe Swift “Outstanding Project” Offered For Sale

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An “outstanding” 1946 Globe Swift project has hit the market. The listing states (in part):

It is complete except for the prop and Avionics/instruments. All sheet metal is in excellent shape with lots of it new!!… You will not find a better project to complete your dream of building and owning a Super Swift!! S/N 43. Converted to a “B” model in 1967. 917 hours total time on airframe. Have all logs, books, receipts, STCs, manuals, etc… Engine is a Continental C-125-2F. 318hours TTSN. 77hrs since last overhaul in 1981. Last run in ‘83. In dry storage since Complete firewall forward including fiberglass cowling. This was a flying airplane when the previous owner took it home for restoration. It needs someone to finish it up and bring it back to life!

The project is located in Broussard, Louisiana and is currently available for bidding with no reserve. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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“Fully Restored, Always Hangared, No Accident History” Aeronca 11 CC Offered For Sale

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A 1946 Aeronca 11 CC Super Chief (S/N 11CC-72 / N4170E) touted as “always hangared, fully restored in October 2014” and with “no accident history” is currently available for sale.

The airframe reportedly has 1,417 TT, while the Continental O200A engine has 4,644 TT (75 SMOH). Additional features include electric start, transponder and toe brakes. It is located in Waxahachie, Texas and is currently being offered for US $30,000, although offers are also being accepted. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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For Sale: 1936 Piper J-2 Cub “With Upgraded Motor”

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A 1936 Piper J-2 Cub has been spotted for sale. The listing states:

Very acrobatic and sporty because it has a 65 horse Continental and weighs 200 lbs less than a Piper J-3. Also includes vintage stock 40 horse Continental. Some of the parts alone are worth $10k a piece. Well running airplane by mechanic owner. Draws a crowd at every air show. Nice paint. 4 gauges on panel: Altimeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, Tachometer. Charity owned, so proceeds benefit people in extreme poverty.

Some fabric of interior of cabin needs replaced but all the canvas of the exterior is in good shape. Plexiglass windshield has some cracks, but overall well maintained.

The aircraft is located in Shiloh, North Carolina and is currently being offered for US $19,000, although offers are also being accepted. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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“Damaged, Cheap” 2006 American Legend AL3 Cub Airframe Offered For Sale

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A “damaged, cheap” 2006 American Legend AL3 Cub airframe has hit the market. The aircraft is described as “not a kit or homebuilt aircraft” but a “fully factory engineered and built” machine which is “60 years newer than the newest ‘original’ Cub that it emulates.” The listing states (in part):

This airplane is damaged, as you can see, but not from crashing into the ground! It landed long at a grass runway and couldn’t stop rolling before hitting trees at the end of the runway… No paperwork issues, as is common with airplanes built in the 1940’s. Logbooks since brand new included! Annual just expired 6/1/2020, not a sitter! And the FAA bill of sale! And the FAA airworthiness certificate!

The aircraft is located in Atlanta, Georgia and is currently being offered for US $7,995, although bids are also being accepted. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay, which includes a detailed list of damage and included components.

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1947 Aeronca 11CC Super Chief With “Complete Logs, June Annual” Offered For Sale

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A 1947 Aeronca 11CC Super Chief is available for sale.

According to the listing, the airframe has a TT of 1145, while the Continental C85 engine has 15 SMOH. It was reportedly recovered in 2016 using the Super Flite process and comes with “complete logs, June annual.”

The machine is located in Lacon, Illinois and is currently being offered for US $34,900. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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For Sale: Restored 1936 Porterfield 35-70 “No Damage History, Always Hangared”

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A 1936 Porterfield 35-70 with “no damage history, logs complete and always hangared” has hit the market.

The aircraft (N326GH / S/N 182) reportedly completed a five year restoration in February 2018 and had an annual in January 2020. It has 1052 TT and 52 SMOH. The machine is located in Port Orange, Florida and is currently available for bidding. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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For Sale: 1939 Piper J3-C65 “Always Kept in Hangar”

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A 1939 Piper J3-C65 has hit the market. The listing states (in part):

TT 2867 hrs. Engine SMOH 530 hrs. Compression high 70’s. Recent installations include Grove Brakes, ACK ELT, New Spark Plugs, 500 hr mag service. Always kept in hangar. Annual due Nov. 2020.

The aircraft was reportedly restored in 1989 with related details included in the listing. It is located in Durham, Connecticut and is currently available for bidding. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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For Sale: High Performance XP-Talon Homebuilt With With Mustang/Spitfire Look

A “one-of-a-kind, high performance” 2011 XP-Talon sport experimental aircraft, described as “a cross between a Mustang and a Spitfire” in appearance, is currently available for sale. The listing states (in part):

It is all metal and is powered by a 400 cu.in aluminum Chevy Type Rodeck V-8 engine. The Talon sports a 74″ Hartzell constant speed propeller via a Geschwender 1.7:1 reduction unit. Engine cooling is accomplished with a Griffin radiator under each wind. The oil is cooled through two oil coolers mounted in the cowling. The engine was dyno’d at 420HP and uses a dry sump with a large oil tank behind the rear seat. Fuel is carried in two tanks in each wing for a total of 60 gallons. Fuel burn is 12-15 GPH depending on power settings. It is fuel injected by an Airflow-Performance System. At 3600 Engine RPM and 22″ MP it trues-out at 210 MPH.

The aircraft is located in Prineville, Oregon and is now being offered for US $175,000, although offers are also being accepted. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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