This 1953 Beechcraft 35 Bonanza Is a Classic, Handsome ‘AircraftForSale’ Top Pick

1953 Beechcraft 35 Bonanza [Courtesy: Seitz Aviation]

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 1953 Beechcraft 35 Bonanza.

After years of flying basic trainer-style airplanes pilots naturally seek to move up to aircraft that better suit their growing travel needs and abilities. Many of those pilots begin shopping for Beechcraft Bonanzas in part because the aircraft have been in production for generations, and there is a range of models and prices on the market. Some of the examples you find are likely to surprise you with lower-than-expected prices.

High cruising speeds, cross-country capability, and good looks that attracted pilots to V-tails decades ago are still strong selling points for the airplanes. Early Bonanzas often can keep pace with the newest models while providing comfortable passenger accommodations.

This V-tail Bonanza has 4,512 hours on the airframe, 784 hours on its Continental IO-470-C, and 814 hours on its McCauley two-blade propeller. The aircraft carries a total of 53 gallons of usable fuel, including a 20-gallon auxiliary tank in the fuselage, and has a useful load of 969 pounds.

The panel features a Bendix/King KA 134 audio panel, Bendix/King KX155 Nav/Comm with glideslope, Narco AT 150 Mode C transponder, uAvionix tail beacon with ADS-B Out, FlightCom 403MC four-place intercom, and EI Digital EGT/CHT.

Pilots looking for a high-performance, four-seat retractable that offers a combination of vintage styling and modern capability should consider this 1953 Beechcraft D-35 Bonanza, which is available for $74,500 on AircraftForSale.

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