North American P-51 Mustang Aircraft
The North American P-51 Mustang is the blue-chip WWII fighter — arguably the most desirable warbird of all, powered by the Packard V-1650 (Merlin) and prized for its performance, lines and history. P-51 ownership is the top tier of warbird collecting: provenance, restoration pedigree and engine status define value, and the buying process is a specialist one.
7 used North American P-51 Mustang aircraft for sale · 1-seat · Reference price ~$3,500,000 ($2,200,000–$5,000,000) · updated 12 hours ago
North American P-51 Mustang Specifications
Model specThe North American P-51 Mustang is a 1-seat warbirds with a cruise speed of 315 kt (583 km/h), a range of 1,434 nm (2,656 km), and a useful load of 3,500 lbs (1,588 kg).
North American P-51 Mustang for Sale
North American P-51 Mustang asking prices range from $2,000,000 to $3,500,000, with a median of $3,450,000 (market reference $3,500,000).
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North American P-51 Mustang Price & Cost
How much does a North American P-51 Mustang cost? Used P-51 Mustang prices: $2M – $3.5M, average $3.1M (median $3.5M); market reference $3.5M, across 4 priced of 7 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 North American P-51 Mustang
Buying a North American P-51 Mustang comes down to a focused pre-purchase checklist — here is what matters most on this model:
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Frequently Asked Questions — North American P-51 Mustang
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North American P-51 Mustang by Decade
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North American P-51 Mustang Safety Record
Across all P-51 Mustang variants, 1 NTSB-recorded events are on file from 1984–1984. As with any aircraft, most outcomes depend on pilot training, maintenance and operating conditions rather than the airframe itself.
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Total Events
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Incidents
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Serious
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Most Recent Events
| Date | Location | Severity | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 01, 1984 | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | Incident | — |
NTSB records 1984–1984. Includes all North American P-51 Mustang variants. Events ≠ aircraft fault.