No longer listed as of March 2026. The price below is the last asking price — the final sale price is not disclosed.
1946 Luscombe Silvaire 8E
Single Engine Piston
No longer listed
$42,084 (AUD)
Location
Melbourne, Australia
Total Time
1,759 hrs
Engine SMOH
432 hrs
Seats
2
Cruise
100 kts (185 km/h)
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Listing Details
Seller reported- Year
- 1946
- Make
- Luscombe
- Model
- Silvaire 8E
- Total Time
- 1,759 hr
- Location
- Melbourne, Australia
- Seller
- Derek Viner
- Source
- aviationtrader.com.au
A classic all metal antique with good parts support and many owners around the world. A comfortable and stable cruising aircraft. Art deco styling and paint finish make it a notable arrival. Sale is due to loss of medical.This aircraft was imported around 1979 and restored at Moorabbin Airport. It arrived in the country with a newly overhauled engine and after-market airframe and wings corrosion proofing. Full documentation of the aircraft prior to arrival in Australia and of the restoration. Always hangared in Australia. Despite low engine hours SMOH a bulk strip was done in 2025, the reasons for which will be explained to an interested buyer. The engine has completed about 20 hours since the re-build and recently passed inspection, oil use and cylinder pressure test. Annual Inspection late December 2025.Comprehensive refurbishment history all log books.Engine C85, 432 hrs SMOH, About 20 hours since bulk strip. Recent annual - oil use and cylinder pressures good."Flip flop" Radio. Space for transponder.
Luscombe Silvaire 8E — Model Specs
Model specificationStandard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.
Seats
2
Cruise Speed
100 kts (185 km/h)
Range
420 nm (778 km)
Ceiling
17,000 ft (5,182 m)
Useful Load
550 lbs (249 kg)
Horsepower
85 HP
Fuel Burn
5 GPH (19 L/h)
Estimated Cost of Ownership
AeroGurus estimateFuel Burn
5.0 GPH
~$32/hr
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About the Luscombe Silvaire 8E
The Luscombe Silvaire 8E is a classic two-seat tailwheel aircraft for buyers who want polished-metal vintage charm, light handling, and simple local flying rather than practical utility. It is a small vintage airplane, so fit, useful load, corrosion, and restoration quality matter more than romance. Compared with an Aeronca Chief or Champ, the Luscombe offers a different metal-airframe character; compared with a Cessna 140, it is similarly vintage but has its own support and handling personality.
Produced 1948–1960.