1944 Piper J-3 Cub
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
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Description
This aircraft has got significant WW2 history and arrived in the ETO on 2nd Sept 1944 and saw service under General George S Patton’s 3rd Army. It was active in the Battle of the Bulge and at Bastogne. It crossed the Rhine in the advance toward Czechoslovakia. It remained in Germany until 1946 and sold to Belgium and entered civilian service. Recovered from Germany again in 1980’s and returned to flight in the USA.
A full restoration to its original scheme commissioned to include correct period instruments which have been inspected and serviced by Skysmart UK and completed in early 2025. Based at a private airstrip in South Oxfordshire.
Share options considered.
Inspection by appointment.
Interior
New
Exterior
New
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Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Historic & Classic Aircraft Sales
planecheck.com
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$100,440 *
€ 87,000
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United Kingdom | May 03, 2026 | 102 days | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper J-3 Cub
This 1944 Piper J-3 Cub (G-CMIZ) is a 2-seat single engine piston . There are currently 29 J-3 Cub aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $37,871 to $100,440. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $100,440.
The J-3 Cub cruises at 65 kts (120 km/h) with a range of 191 nm (354 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 11,500 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 4 GPH (15 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $25/hr in fuel alone.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Piper J-3 Cub — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).
This aircraft (G-CMIZ) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Seller reportedTitle Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
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Price History
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is above the typical asking range for this model, roughly $43,750–$70,000.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
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