1940 Piper J-4 Cub Coupe
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
Antique 1940 PIPER CUB J4 COUPE-N35001 This is your chance to own an antique and very rare aircraft in the Cub side-by-side configuration. Continental 85hp engine with low time of only 3229hrs. Sensenich M76 K2 aluminum propeller. 16gal main tank and 9gal aux tank. Sealed Oleo struts, slick magnetos, new Grove disc brakes, inertia reel shoulder harness, new leather upholstery,* battery propeller start *, Sporty s PJ-2 handheld radio with mounted comm antenna, Pants and new tires. Instrumentation Grandfathered. Annual Inspection done 06-29-2026, Oil Change 06-27-2025. MOH 09/2021 at 3071hrs.
Engine
Continental 85hp engine with low time of only 3205hrs
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Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
John McCall
barnstormers.com
|
$35,000
$34,750
|
Arlington, TX | Mar 17, 2026 | 126 days | Active |
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About This Piper J-4 Cub Coupe
This 1940 Piper J-4 Cub Coupe (N35001) is a 2-seat single engine piston . This aircraft is listed at the market average at $35,000.
The J-4 Cub Coupe cruises at 80 kts (148 km/h) with a range of 310 nm (574 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 12,000 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 4.5 GPH (17 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $28/hr in fuel alone.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N35001.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
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