No longer listed as of April 2026. The price below is the last asking price — the final sale price is not disclosed.

2021 Van's RV-8 for sale

2021 Van's RV-8

Experimental

No longer listed
$335,000
Location Montgomery, TX
Total Time 212 hrs
Seats 2
Serial # 83641
Reg # N5785K
Cruise 173 kts (320 km/h)
ICAO Type RV8
✓ Clean NTSB

Listing Details

Seller reported
Year
2021
Make
Van's
Model
RV-8
Total Time
212 hr
Location
Montgomery, TX
Seller
David Matlock
Source
trade-a-plane.com
This is The Nicest VANS RV8 available for sale Anywhere. Save yourself many years and several thousand hours of building, and enjoy flying this beautiful machine today.This aircraft N5785K was built by a 2 time RV8 builder and F-15 Eagle Pilot. Countless hours of time and Meticulous attention to detail went into building this incredible airplane.This is a super fun machine to fly, it's fast and ready for Spring, Sun'n Fun and Oshkosh.Only the very best components went into this build. Barrett Precision Engines built the powerful IO-375 engine, The Avionics are Garmin G3X Touch, including the rear seat G3X touch screen, and the Custom paint scheme was designed and painted by Evoke Aviation.The Garmin GMC 507 Autopilot will fly an instrument approach with precision down to published minimums, and does have both, the auto level and yaw damp features .The aircraft is in immaculate brand new condition with only 212 hours total time.Hundreds of pictures and video were recorded on memory card that document the complete step by step build of the airplane and custom paint application. The powerful high performance TITAN IO-375 engine was Built and tuned by Barrett Precision Engines. Engine performance Dyno Sheets will be included documenting the awesome power. A reservation was made early in the planning stages of the aircraft build for the custom paint scheme and paint. After phase one was completed the aircraft was flown to Evoke Aviation and the custom paint scheme was completed. This aircraft is the 15th in their Signature Series line of paint .The signature series number (#15 ) verifies that Evoke Aviation designed the paint scheme, and that Evoke painted the aircraft .This beautifully completed airplane is an awesome flying machine .Yes everything works, and no damage history. Must see to appreciate the attention to detail that went into the build, and the beautifully designed multi color, pearl paint scheme. Additional photos and video available on request. If needed Transition training by a VANS AIRCRAFT approved instructor is available at KCXO. I would be happy to familiarize you with the aircraft.You can fly it home or I can deliver to the airport of your choice, Domestic or International for expenses. This is a beautiful machine.You will not find a nicer built and professionally painted RV8 offered for sale anywhere, no disappointments .Both Airplane Hangar Package are available if you do not have a secure place to Hangar .Call / Text or email Dave Matlock 713-398-5031 Email ([email protected])

Van's RV-8 — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
2
Cruise Speed
173 kts (320 km/h)
Max Speed
182 kts (337 km/h)
Range
686 nm (1,270 km)
Ceiling
22,000 ft (6,706 m)
Max Weight
1,800 lbs (816 kg)
Useful Load
640 lbs (290 kg)
Horsepower
180 HP
Fuel Burn
9 GPH (34 L/h)
TBO
2,000 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

Fuel Burn
9.0 GPH
~$58/hr
Variable Cost
$100/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$10,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$25,000
every 2,000 hrs

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the . Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

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Market price band

Van's RV-8 typical: $119,000 – $221,724 median $164,170 across 10 active listings

This listing at $335,000 is 104% above median.

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About the Van's RV-8

Tandem two-seat RV — fighter-style front/back seating, the most aerobatic-friendly RV, ~190 kt on a 180-200 hp Lycoming. Popular for sport aerobatics and the "warbird-feel" tandem layout.

Produced 1979.

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