This 1965 Beechcraft S35 Bonanza Is an ‘AircraftForSale’ Top Pick With the Right Upgrades

1965 Beechcraft S35 Bonanza [Courtesy: Aircraft Ownership Solutions]

Each day, the team at Aircraft For Sale picks an airplane that catches our attention because it is unique, represents a good deal, or has other interesting qualities. You can read Aircraft For Sale: Today’s Top Pick at FLYINGMag.com daily.

Today’s Top Pick is a 1965 Beechcraft S35 Bonanza.

Beechcraft’s famous V-tail Bonanza has a silhouette that a lot of people recognize even though they are not pilots or even aviation enthusiasts. Perhaps it does not quite match the classic Coca-Cola bottle for brand recognition, but the Bonanza has a distinctive shape that sets it apart and boosts its appeal. It has the look of a ground-breaking design, which it certainly is.

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There are a few different versions of the Bonanza, and while many pilots consider the V-tail, 35-series models to be the coolest, they are also the oldest. The earliest versions date to 1947, so shoppers tend to look for newer examples and those with modern upgrades.

The aircraft for sale today could be a dream come true for pilots who love the Bonanza’s vintage styling but wish it had a bit more power and avionics resembling what you might find in some Cirrus piston singles instead of antique aircraft of the golden age. This Bonanza is equipped to travel long distances and arrive ahead of schedule.

This 1965 Bonanza has 4,323 hours on the airframe, 751 hours since new on its 300 hp Continental IO-550B engine, and 280 hours on its propeller since overhaul. The aircraft is equipped with GAMI fuel injectors, Brackett air filter, Whelen LED lights, and control surface gap seals. It has a useful load of 1,060 pounds and carries 74 gallons of usable fuel.

The IFR panel includes dual Avidyne IFD-540 GPS/nav/coms, dual Aspen EFD 1000 PFD and MFD displays with synthetic vision, PS Engineering PMA 450 audio panel with four-place intercom, Avidyne AXP 340 ADS-B transponder, Avidyne MLB100 ADS-B In receiver for weather and traffic, and JPI EDM 830 engine monitor. The aircraft received a new interior in 2006 and was repainted in the early 2000s.

Pilots looking for a fast cross-country aircraft that combines a classic 1960s flying experience with a serious increase in performance thanks to numerous aftermarket updates, should consider this 1965 Beechcraft S35 Bonanza, which is available for $154,900 on AircraftForSale.

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