Beechcraft Bonanza Aircraft 1960s
Pre-1980 piston singles are heritage airframes that have typically been rebuilt and refurbished multiple times — original avionics replaced with modern Garmin or Avidyne panels, engines on at least one mid-time overhaul cycle, interiors refreshed once or twice. Pre-buy focus: airframe corrosion (especially wing carry-through, tail, gear), AD compliance history, log-book continuity, engine cylinder borescope. Heritage value can be meaningful for original aircraft in restored condition.
86 used Beechcraft Bonanza aircraft for sale 1960s · $59K – $429K · updated 4 hours ago
About the Beechcraft Bonanza
The Beechcraft Bonanza — also called the Beech Bonanza — is the most successful piston single in aviation history and has been in continuous production since 1947, longer than any other aircraft ever built. The Beech Bonanza plane is offered in three sub-families: the distinctive V-tail Model 35, the conventional straight-tail Model 33 (first sold as the Debonair), and the stretched six-seat Model 36, which is still built today as the Garmin-equipped G36. All share the Bonanza's hallmark combination of speed, build quality and ramp presence, and the type remains one of the most sought-after Beechcraft Bonanza aircraft on the used market.
Beechcraft Bonanza Specifications
Model specThe Beechcraft Bonanza is a single engine piston with a cruise speed of 168–186 kt (311–344 km/h), a range of 680–1,060 nm (1,259–1,963 km), and a useful load of 1,124–1,134 lbs (510–514 kg).
86 Beechcraft Bonanza For Sale
Browse all 86 listings →There are currently 86 used Beechcraft Bonanza for sale, ranging from $59,900 to $429,000, with a median asking price of $159,000.
Beechcraft Bonanza Models
| Sub-family | Seats | Years | Cruise | Used price | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beechcraft Bonanza 36 | 6 | 1968–1979 | 168 kts (311 km/h) | $189K – $1.4M | 212 |
| Beechcraft Bonanza 35 | 6 | 1947–1959 | 168 kts (311 km/h) | $20K – $381K | 142 |
| Beechcraft Bonanza 33 | 6 | 1960–1995 | 168 kts (311 km/h) | $75K – $565K | 78 |
Compare Beechcraft Bonanza
See how the Beechcraft Bonanza stacks up against similar aircraft in specs, price, and operating costs.
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How much does a Beechcraft Bonanza cost? Used Bonanza prices: $59K – $429K, average $165K (median $159K), across 72 priced of 86 active listings.
Key price factors: engine time to overhaul, year and airframe hours, avionics, damage history and logbook completeness — see the buying guide below for the full pre-purchase checklist.
Beechcraft Bonanza Value by Model Year
Median asking price by year of manufacture. Newer airframes command a premium; value falls with age then plateaus on older models.
Lowest around $372,500 (1990 models) · highest around $1,372,250 (2026). Bars scaled across the range to show the depreciation curve; hover for exact medians.
Buying a Used Beechcraft Bonanza
When buying a Beechcraft Bonanza, the biggest value drivers are engine time since overhaul, maintenance-record completeness, damage history and avionics.
What to check before buying
- Engine time to overhaul — hours and years remaining drive price more than total airframe time.
- Logbook completeness — continuous, gap-free maintenance records protect value.
- Damage history — any prior accident or incident; cross-check the registration against accident databases.
- Avionics — a modern glass panel vs legacy steam gauges materially changes price.
- Pre-buy inspection — always commission an independent inspection by a type-experienced mechanic before money changes hands.
Frequently Asked Questions — Beechcraft Bonanza
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Beechcraft Bonanza Inventory by Country
| United States | 338 |
| Australia | 19 |
| South Africa | 13 |
| Germany | 10 |
| Canada | 6 |
| Switzerland | 4 |
Beechcraft Bonanza Inventory by State
| California | 40 |
| North Carolina | 31 |
| Florida | 31 |
| Texas | 30 |
| Ohio | 18 |
| South Carolina | 13 |
| Kentucky | 13 |
| Oklahoma | 13 |
| Arizona | 12 |
| Colorado | 10 |
| Illinois | 9 |
| Arkansas | 8 |
Beechcraft Bonanza by Price
| Under $100k | 33 |
| Under $200k | 115 |
| Under $300k | 206 |
| Under $500k | 299 |
Recently Sold Beechcraft Bonanza
| 1988 Bonanza F33A | $215,000 |
| 1998 Bonanza A36 | $515,000 |
| 1965 Debonair 33 | $85,000 |
| 1960 Bonanza M35 | $85,000 |
| Debonair 33 | $90,000 |
| 2008 Bonanza G36 | $665,000 |
Other Beechcraft Helicopters
| Beechcraft Bonanza 36 | 213 |
| Beechcraft Bonanza 35 | 142 |
| Beechcraft Baron 58 | 126 |
| Beechcraft King Air 200 | 99 |
Beechcraft Bonanza Safety Record
No NTSB events on record for the Beechcraft Bonanza. Individual aircraft safety records may be available on detail pages.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database