1940 Piper J-4 Cub Coupe for sale

1940 Piper J-4 Cub Coupe

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$35,000
Location Arlington, TX
Seats 2
Reg # N35001
Cruise 80 kts (148 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Description

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

Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.

Price Comparison

Source Price Action
John McCall
barnstormers.com
$35,000
$34,750

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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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.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Budget $68 for pre-purchase inspection

Piper J-4 Cub Coupe — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
2
Cruise Speed
80 kts (148 km/h)
Max Speed
87 kts (161 km/h)
Range
310 nm (574 km)
Ceiling
12,000 ft (3,658 m)
Max Weight
1,300 lbs (590 kg)
Useful Load
500 lbs (227 kg)
Horsepower
65 HP
Fuel Burn
4.5 GPH (17 L/h)

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

PIPER J-4 Cub Coupe

Fuel Burn
4.5 GPH
~$29/hr

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the PIPER J-4 Cub Coupe. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N35001.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Arlington, TX

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Title Status

No FAA title records

Available for US-registered aircraft only

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.

Safety Record

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Price History

3 price events · sources: barnstormers.com

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