1948 Piper Vagabond
Single Engine Piston
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1947 Piper PA-15 "Vagabond" - N4571H As the very first of Piper's Short Wing series, the Vagabond blends affordability, simplicity, and pure stick-and-rudder fun. Light on the controls, easy to maintain, and perfect for low-and-slow flying, this classic two-seater is an ideal weekend flyer or a great first tailwheel airplane. ⭐️ Highlights ⭐️ ⚫️ LOW TIME AIRFRAME ~1900 TT ⚫️ ~800 SMOH, A-65-8, Wooden Sensenich ⚫️ Completely restored in 2002. ⚫️ Always hangared. ⚫️ Hydraulic, disk, toe brakes STC ⚫️ Left-wing aux 8 gal fuel tank STC ⚫️ Dual controls STC ⚫️ Seal wing struts ⚫️ Steve's gascolator assembly STC ⚫️ White faced instruments ⚫️ First place award, Virginia Regional Festival of Flight in 2010 ⚫️ Intercom and handheld radio included. Whether you're looking for a budget-friendly way to build tailwheel time, or simply want to enjoy open-sky flying in a piece of history, the Piper Vagabond delivers. Don't miss this chance to own a true postwar rare, classic that's as fun today as it was in 1947. Based on our uncharted farm grass strip (near KIXA). Delivery/ferry available if needed. 📩 Reach out for more details, photos, and logbooks. Cell:, Email: $52,500 USD - OBO, Trades Welcome
Engine
800 SMOH
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| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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Billy Dickinson
trade-a-plane.com
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$52,500
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Garysburg, NC | Mar 20, 2026 | — | Active |
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About This Piper Vagabond
This 1948 Piper Vagabond (N4571H) is a single engine piston with 1,900 hours on the airframe. This aircraft is listed at the market average at $52,500.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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