1944 North American P-51D
Warbirds & Military
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IFRDescription
1944 NORTH AMERICAN P-51D MUSTANG For Sale in Redondo Beach, California Award winning 1944 North American Aviation P-51D Mustang "Cripes A' Mighty".. Restored by Midwest Aero Restorations. 2002 EAA Airventure Grand Champion. 1453.8 TTSN. 466.8 Hrs. since restoration in 2002. 466.8 hrs on V-1650-7 Merlin restored by Vintage V-12. Cuffed propeller. This Mustang is a 10/10 inside and out.
Engine
Packard V-1650-7 466.8 Hrs. SMOH Overhauled by Vintage V-12's Hamilton Standard 24D50-87 with 6523A-24 Cuffed Blades A.D. 81-13-06R2 due June 2028
Propeller
Hamilton Standard 24D50-87 with 6523A-24 Cuffed Blades A.D. 81-13-06R2 due June 2028
Interior
Authentic WWII 1944 scheme Painted in the markings of Major George E. Preddy's "Cripes a Mighty" Authentic WWII 1944 period Original instrument panel layout with some modern avionics
Exterior
Authentic WWII 1944 scheme Painted in the markings of Major George E. Preddy’s “Cripes a Mighty”
Modifications / STCs
• Dual Controls – Tri – State Aviation system
• High Pressure Oxygen System
• Martin Radiatior
• Hovey Machine Products – Spin On Oil Filter
• Hinz filter
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Platinum Fighter Sales
trade-a-plane.com
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$3,400,000
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— | Mar 20, 2026 | 119 days | Active | |
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Platinum Fighter Sales
controller.com
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$3,400,000
|
Redondo Beach, CA | Mar 25, 2026 | 114 days | Active | |
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Platinum Fighter Sales
controlleremea.co.uk
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$3,471,685 *
GBP £2,569,569
|
Redondo Beach, CA | Apr 08, 2026 | 100 days | Active | |
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Platinum Fighter Sales
aviationtrader.com.au
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$3,504,840
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Redondo Beach, CA | Apr 06, 2026 | 102 days | Active | |
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Platinum Fighter Sales
aerotrader.com
|
$3,400,000
|
{'raw': None} | May 01, 2026 | 77 days | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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About This North American P-51D
This 1944 North American P-51D (N151BW) is a 1-seat warbirds & military with 14,538 hours on the airframe. This aircraft is listed at the market average at $3,400,000.
The P-51D cruises at 315 kts (583 km/h) with a range of 1,434 nm (2,656 km) — suitable for regional and medium-distance travel. Service ceiling of 41,000 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 70 GPH (265 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $434/hr in fuel alone.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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North American P-51D — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N151BW.
Location & Ownership
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
NTSB safety data coming soon.
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