1947 Piper J-3 Cub
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
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90HP 1947 PIPER J3C-65 CUB This stunning J3 Cub defines aviation romance. Simple and beautiful, this outstanding flying example 'No Electrical System" Cub is ready to explore to countryside from down low, with the door open and the wonder of the Golden Age of Aviation in all of its glory. This is arguably one of the finer Piper J-3 Cubs on the market, a real time machine, maintained with an open checkbook. Please note that we are committed to finding an owner for this aircraft who understands the responsibility of owning and maintaining an antique/vintage aircraft and will continue to treat her accordingly. Own it, treasure it, caretake it and then pass it along. Aircraft completely restored in 1996 with Ceconite ACTT 4016 SMOH 1201 Annual current until 12/1/2026 • Flown regularly • No electrical system (original configura3on) • "Stealth" B C Lightweight Electric Start System (hand prop if you like, but not necessary) • High focus on originality with original 1947 Cub instrumentation Location: Aircraft located in Toledo, OH Pre-buy inspections are welcome. Logs are available upon request. Metal Spar Aircraft Sealed Struts B C Starter Kit STC SEO0145WI Sensenich Wood Propeller Grove brake STC SA01704LA BrackeK BA4108 Air Filter STC Rear-seat shoulder harness Steves Gascolator (Modern reliable unit) 12 Gallon Fuel Tank Maule Model SFSA-1-4 Tailwheel
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90HP 1947 PIPER J3C-65 CUB This stunning J3 Cub defines aviation romance. Simple and beautiful, this outstanding flying example 'No Electrical System" Cub is ready to explore to countryside from down low, with the door open and the wonder of the Golden Age of Aviation in all of its glory. This is arguably one of the finer Piper J-3 Cubs on the market, a real time machine, maintained with an open checkbook. Please note that we are committed to finding an owner for this aircraft who understands the responsibility of owning and maintaining an antique/vintage aircraft and will continue to treat her accordingly. Own it, treasure it, caretake it and then pass it along. Aircraft completely restored in 1996 with Ceconite ACTT 4016 SMOH 1201 Annual current until 12/1/2026 • Flown regularly • No electrical system (original configura3on) • "Stealth" B C Lightweight Electric Start System (hand prop if you like, but not necessary) • High focus on originality with origin
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Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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Listing Source
trade-a-plane.com
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$60,000
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Toledo, OH | May 19, 2026 | 59 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper J-3 Cub
This 1947 Piper J-3 Cub (N1458N) is a 2-seat single engine piston with 4,016 hours on the airframe. There are currently 30 J-3 Cub aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $29,723 to $99,762. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $60,000.
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 registration data pending for N1458N.
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.
We'll check N1458N against the NTSB accident database.
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is within the typical asking range for this model, roughly $45,920–$75,618.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
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