1941 Piper J-3 Cub
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
VFRAvionics This is a "No Electrical System" Cub Classic Piper J3 Panel Instruments
RPM Airspeed Indicator Wet Compass Ball Bank Indicator Altimeter Oil Temp/Oil Pressure Engine PrimerDescription
This immaculate J3 Cub defines aviation romance. Simple and beautiful, with no cosmetic or mechanical flaws, this 'No Electrical System" Cub is ready to explore to countryside from down low, with the window open and the wonder of the Golden Days of Aviation in full blossom. One of the nicest J3's we have seen. Own it, treasure it, caretake it and then pass it along. Start your tailwheel love affair or just continue it! Configuration: • Hand-propped (no starter) • No electrical system (original configuration) • High focus on originality with original 1941 Cub instrumentation Location: • Aircraft located in Arizona This is one of the finest 1941 Piper J-3 Cubs on the market, a true piece of aviation history, preserved with the utmost respect. Pre-buy inspections are welcome. Logs are available upon request. Final Note: This is not just an airplane, it's a legacy. We are committed to finding a next owner who understands the responsibility of owning and maintaining a historic aircraft and will continue to treat her accordingly. We truly love this Cub and fly her regularly in our free time. However, our mission has evolved toward a more cross-country-capable aircraft, and we are selling to transition into a Bonanza.
Engine
Engine: Continental A-65-8 s/n 5982278-C • 150 hours SMOH!!!! • Strong, reliable, and well cared for Major Overhaul / Rebuild • Date: July 2020 Overhaul Details • Case overhauled (CSI) • New crankshaft (C M) • New camshaft • New rod bolts • New Superior Millennium cylinders • Consistently strong compressions (≈78-80 / 80) Annual 2025 • Clean oil screen history (no metal noted) Annual 2025 Metal Propeller: McCauley CM74-75
Interior
Interior Excellent Condition Black Premium Vinyl Seats Rear Seat Shoulder Harness Exterior Excellent Condition Classic Lockhaven Yellow Piper Cub Tail Graphics Fuselage Lightening Bolt Under-wIng "NC" N-Number
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Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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Espen Zahl
trade-a-plane.com
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$59,999
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Maricopa, AZ | Mar 20, 2026 | — | Active |
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About This Piper J-3 Cub
This 1941 Piper J-3 Cub (NC38673) is a 2-seat single engine piston with 151 hours on the airframe. There are currently 29 J-3 Cub aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $33,000 to $101,346. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $59,999.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for NC38673.
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