No longer listed as of April 2026. The price below is the last asking price — the final sale price is not disclosed.
1946 Luscombe 8A
Single Engine Piston
No longer listed
$38,000
Location
Lethbridge, AB, Canada
Total Time
1,344 hrs
Seats
2
Cruise
90 kts (167 km/h)
ICAO Type
L8
✓ Clean NTSB
Listing Details
Seller reported- Year
- 1946
- Make
- Luscombe
- Model
- 8A
- Total Time
- 1,344 hr
- Location
- Lethbridge, AB, Canada
- Seller
- Aircraft Canada
- Source
- controller.com
1946 Luscombe 8A
Very nice totally restored in 2016 all metal Luscombe
TT 1344
SMOH -0-
Prop 771
Manufacturers serial #3686
New leather interior
Air driven alternator
Aircraft sold with fresh annual
New ICOM A-200 comm radio
Aircraft is subject to verification of specifications, logs, times, damage and all equipment listed.
Luscombe 8A — Model Specs
Model specificationStandard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.
Seats
2
Cruise Speed
90 kts (167 km/h)
Range
350 nm (648 km)
Ceiling
17,000 ft (5,182 m)
Useful Load
500 lbs (227 kg)
Horsepower
65 HP
Fuel Burn
4.5 GPH (17 L/h)
Estimated Cost of Ownership
AeroGurus estimateFuel Burn
4.5 GPH
~$29/hr
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Market price band
Luscombe 8A typical:
$24,187 – $38,000
median $30,640
across 4 active listings
This listing at $38,000 is 24% above median.
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About the Luscombe 8A
The Luscombe 8A Silvaire is a classic, all-metal, side-by-side two-seat taildragger — one of the earliest all-metal light aircraft, loved for its sturdy construction, sprightly handling and elegant 1940s lines. Affordable to buy and run, it is a characterful and rewarding entry into classic taildragger ownership for pilots who enjoy hands-on flying.
Produced 1946–1960.