Tag: Stinson Reliant

Please Note: This is an archived post. The information presented here may not be current and the associated listing may no longer be active.

A 1934 Stinson Reliant SR-5E (NC14187) which formerly graced the cover of Sport Aviation and won the EAA Grand Champion Antique trophy in 1984 is currently available for sale. The listing states:

The Reliant has been periodically flown, in a hangar all the time and an Annual each year. New Annual in November 2018. New tires. FAA Registry Record. All Maintenance Manuals. Registration good until August 31, 2020. Stinson Engine and Aircraft Logbooks along with lots of photos and literature in a Dropbox to be viewed upon invitation. Sport Aviation, November 1984 with cover feature of the Oshkosh winner 1934 Stinson Reliant SR-5E NC14187.

The machine reportedly has “no damage history” and has amassed a total time of 1578. It is powered by a 225 hp Lycoming R-680-4 engine with 378 SMOH.

The aircraft is located in El Cajon, California and is currently being offered for US $120,000, although offers are also being accepted. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

Please Note: This is an archived post. The information presented here may not be current and the associated listing may no longer be active.

1934 Stinson Reliant SR-5E NC14187 has hit the market. The listing states (in part):

Tom Laurie of Newport Beach, California, spotted this Stinson in the back of a hangar at FlaBob Airport, Rubidoux, California in 1974. Laurie, after 10 years, finished the restoration in 1984 and was awarded the 1984 EAA Grand Champion Antique trophy at Oshkosh against one of the most formidable fields ever assembled at an EEA Convention… The San Diego Air & Space Museum acquired the Reliant in 1997 following Laurie’s death… The Reliant has been periodically flown, in a hangar all the time and an Annual each year. New Annual in November 2018. New tires. FAA Registry Record. All Maintenance Manuals. Registration good until August 31, 2020.

The machine is located in El Cajon, California and is currently available for bidding. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.