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Preview Date: Tuesday - July 7, 2026 – 12:00 AM
1946 CESSNA 140: A classic tailwheel aircraft with vintage appeal and solid restoration progress already completed. This airworthy classic flying machine offers the next owner the opportunity to add radios and finish the interior to their own taste while enjoying the character and simplicity that made the Cessna 140 a favorite among pilots for generations.
Highlights
• Partially Restored 1946 Cessna 140 N72937
• 2586 Aircraft TT
• Continental C-85-12F Engine 1002 SMOH
• Electric Start
• Airworthy Classic Flying Machine
• Wing fabric recovered with Ceconite in 2026
• New stainless steel control cables installed May 2026
• Add radios/transponder and finish interior to your liking
• C-85 engine bore-scope inspected May 2026
Continental C-85-12F Engine Compression Readings
• #1 – 75/80
• #2 – 72/80
• #3 – 78/80
• #4 – 76/80
Whether you are looking for a vintage cruiser, a light restoration project with major work already completed, or an affordable entry into classic aircraft ownership, this Cessna 140 deserves a close look. Opportunities to purchase an airworthy post-war classic with restoration progress already underway do not come around often. Make plans to attend the preview. Contact auctioneer for details.