Luscombe Silvaire 8E Aircraft
About the Luscombe Silvaire 8E
The Luscombe Silvaire 8E is a classic two-seat tailwheel aircraft for buyers who want polished-metal vintage charm, light handling, and simple local flying rather than practical utility. It is a small vintage airplane, so fit, useful load, corrosion, and restoration quality matter more than romance. Compared with an Aeronca Chief or Champ, the Luscombe offers a different metal-airframe character; compared with a Cessna 140, it is similarly vintage but has its own support and handling personality.
4 used Luscombe Silvaire 8E aircraft for sale · 2-seat · Reference price ~$45,000 ($25,000–$85,000) · updated 10 hours ago
Luscombe Silvaire 8E Specifications
Model specThe Luscombe Silvaire 8E is a 2-seat single engine piston with a cruise speed of 100 kt (185 km/h), a range of 420 nm (778 km), and a useful load of 550 lbs (249 kg).
4 Luscombe Silvaire 8E For Sale
There are currently 4 used Luscombe Silvaire 8E for sale, ranging from $36,000 to $48,000, with a median asking price of $43,000 (market reference $45,000).
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How much does a Luscombe Silvaire 8E cost? Used Silvaire 8E prices: $36K – $48K, average $42K (median $43K); market reference $45K, across 3 priced of 4 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.
Buying a Used Luscombe Silvaire 8E
Buying a Luscombe Silvaire 8E comes down to a focused pre-purchase checklist — here is what matters most on this model:
What to check before buying
Frequently Asked Questions — Luscombe Silvaire 8E
Is the Luscombe 8E a practical travel airplane?
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Luscombe Silvaire 8E Inventory by Country
| United States | 1 |
Luscombe Silvaire 8E by Price
| Under $100k | 1 |
| Under $200k | 1 |
| Under $300k | 1 |
| Under $500k | 1 |
Recently Sold Luscombe Silvaire 8E
| 1946 Silvaire 8E | $42,084 |
Luscombe Silvaire 8E Safety Record
No NTSB events on record for the Luscombe Silvaire 8E. Individual aircraft safety records may be available on detail pages.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database