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TF-51 “Tempus Fugit” Offered For Sale

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1944 TF-51 S/N 44-63865 (N151TF) has hit the market.

The airframe reportedly has 1331.2 TTSN (341.1 Hrs. Since restoration and conversion to full dual control specifications by Square One Aviation, Chino, CA) while the Packard V-1650-9 Merlin engine has 341 SMOH by Vintage V-12s (231 STOH by Glenn Wegman/Roush Aviation). The propeller is a Hamilton Standard 24D50 w/ Paddle Blades (160 SMOH / A.D. complied with 6/2020 next due 6/2026).

All airframe components were completely remanufactured by Square One Aviation (SQ1). The engine mount, wings, tail cone, vertical fin, stabilizer and all control surfaces were completely opened or disassembled for inspection
All parts were inspected, overhauled or replaced, prepped, primed and finish painted before final assembly. The rear seat controls are complete, including primer, starter, mixture, prop, throttle, rudder, brakes, landing gear handle plus a full instrument panel including a Garmin GNC 250XL GPS-COM… Annual Completed 9/2021.

The machine includes an avionics package as well as a lengthy list of SQ1 work. It is located in South Carolina and is available for $4,200,000. Click here to check out the listing.

Photo: Bryce Edwards

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For Sale: “Superb Condition, Fully Serviceable, Ready to Fly” TF-51D Mustang

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“Fully serviceable and ready to fly” North American TF-51D S/N 124-44703 (G-TFSI) has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

Presented in excellent condition (both cockpits). This aircraft is an exceptionally fine example of a complete TF conversion and is configured for training. The rear cockpit includes dual flight controls and all flight and engine instruments, plus fuel selection indications, throttle, prop, mixture, all 3 trimmers, canopy jettison, gear lever and indications.

The aircraft reportedly has 1,774 TT, while the Packard V-1650-7 engine has 420 hrs TSO. Additional features include an avionics package, electric pre-oiler, electric primer and emergency fuel system. It is located in Northampton, UK and is currently being offered for GBP £2,999,500. Click here to check out the complete listing.

(Photo: Steve Lynes via Flickr)

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P-51 Under Restoration and For Sale With Option to Complete as P-51D or TF-51

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Tom Reilly and his skilled crew (best known for the award-winning XP-82 Twin Mustang restoration) are currently in the process of restoring a P-51 (S/N 44-12853), and it’s for sale. The listing states (in part):

This is a unique opportunity to have a P-51 Mustang built to your specifications. Customer to choose: restored as a P-51D or a TF-51: Interior paint colors, instrument panel layout, rear seat configuration, replica guns/no guns, exterior paint / polish. The project is currently under restoration and the will be updated as subassemblies are completed and parts added.

The fuselage has reportedly been rebuilt with new skins and longerons and is ready for systems installation (the systems are described as “either N.O.S., new manufactured, or overhauled to zero time specifications”). The engine mount has also been rebuilt with new longerons. A wing kit has been purchased from Odegaard Wings and will be restored with new wing spars, ribs, and skins. The aircraft will be powered by a Packard V-1650-9 to be overhauled by either Vintage V-12’s or Roush Aviation.

The project is located in Georgia and is currently being offered with two options: completed as a P-51D for $2.45m or a full dual control TF-51 for $3.5m. Click here to check out the complete listing.

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Restored P-51 / TF-51D Mustang “Little-Ite” Offered For Sale

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North American TF-51D Mustang (S/N 44-63473 / D-FUNN) is available for sale.

According to the listing, the aircraft was built as P-51D-25-NA in Inglewood at North American in 1944 before being delivered to the USAAF and listed with the tactical code 44-73117. It was then allocated to Air Force Reserve (AFRES) and served with the New Jersey Air National Guard (ANG NJ). It has been in civil use since 1996 and has been converted to a two seater TF-51. Since 2010 the aircraft has been based in Germany, where it underwent an extensive two year restoration.

The airframe and Rolls-Royce Packard V-1650-7 engine reportedly have 67 hrs TSOH / 158 landings. The Hamilton Standard 24-D50 (w/Paddle Blades) also has 67 hrs TSOH. The aircraft is currently being offered for €3,300,000. Click here to check out the complete listing.

(Photo: Dornenwolf via Flickr)

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Dual Control TF-51D With Spare, “Zero Time” Engine Offered For Sale

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North American TF-51D N327DB (S/N 44-84860) has hit the market.

The airframe reportedly has 2841 hrs total time (1841 hrs since restoration) while the Packard V-1650-7 engine (with 500 Series Heads and Banks / Carbide fingers installed) has 26 hrs since overhaul by Mike Barrow.

The machine reportedly features an avionics package, dual cockpit controls with instruments and throttle / prop controls, Hooker harness, high pressure oxygen (both seats), newer style panel with 3″ gyros, etc. A lengthy list of spares is also included, including a zero time Packard V-1650-7 engine with 500 series Heads and Banks (transport) / carbide fingers, set of main landing gear parts, three main wheels, tailwheel and tire, right wing tip / extension panel and misc boxes of small parts.

The aircraft is located in Santa Rosa, CA and is currently being offered for $3,350,000. Click here to check out the complete listing.

(Photo: Bill Larkins / CC BY-SA via Wikimedia Commons)

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Newly Refinished, Full Dual Control TF-51 Mustang Offered For Sale

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North American TF-51 Mustang S/N 44-73871 (D-FTSI), described as “one of the nicest dual control TF-51 Mustangs in the world” has hit the market.

The airframe reportedly has 377 hrs since restoration by Pioneer Aero, Chino, CA (fuselage converted to full dual control configuration per TEMCO Specifications), while the Packard -1650-7 (w/ -9 Heads & Banks, Roush Pistons, Merlin Fingers) has 150 hrs SMOH by Vintage V-12s.

The machine is newly refinished by by Meier Motors in Germany and now has a polished fuselage / painted wings with markings representing “Double Trouble Two” of 353rd FG. Additional equipment reportedly includes P-63 wheels and brakes, landing gear handle, starter, primer in rear cockpit.

The machine is currently being offered for $3,995,000. Click here to check out the complete listing.

(Photo: Charlie Jackson / CC BY via Wikimedia Commons)

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1944 North American TF-51D Project Offered For Sale

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A 1944 North American TF-51 project has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

Complete Logs And Data Plate. Some Parts Usable From The Wreckage, Mostly Wing Parts. Enough To Get Started On Your P-51! Some Out Board Wing Parts Salvageable, Left Side Cockpit Furnishings, And Some Tail Parts. Engine Submerged In Water, But Included.

The project is located in the US (exact location unspecified), and is currently being offered for $79,500 USD, OBO. Click here to check out the complete listing.

(Image: USAF [Public Domain] via Wikimedia Commons)