1940 CESSNA C-165
Starts from the median asking price of 7 comparable Cessna Single-Engine Piston listings ($74,900), then adjusts for:
- Year -7 vs comparable listings -10.5%
- Airframe time -3,514 hr vs comps +7.0%
- Market supply: 1 for sale of 21 FAA-registered +1.0%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | Cessna C-165 |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 7 hrs |
| Engine time | 0 SMOH |
Description
PRICE REDUCED CESSNA C-165 AIRMASTER Ultra-Rare • Concours-Level Restoration • Only 7 Hours Since Restoration A rare opportunity to acquire an exceptionally restored Cessna C-165 Airmaster, one of the most elegant and desirable aircraft produced during the golden age of American aviation. This remarkable C-165 has undergone a comprehensive restoration to concours standards, resulting in an aircraft that presents at an exceptionally high level throughout. Since completion of the restoration, the aircraft has accumulated just 7 hours total time, with the engine likewise showing only 7 hours SMOH. The C-165 represents the ultimate development of Cessna’s pre-war Airmaster series and is prized today for its rarity, distinctive Art Deco-era styling, radial-engine character, and important place in Cessna history. With so few examples remaining—and even fewer restored to this standard—this aircraft represents an outstanding opportunity for the discerning collector seeking a truly special vintage Cessna. Highlights Price Reduced Ultra-rare Cessna C-165 Airmaster Restored to concours standards Only 7 hours since restoration Engine: 7 hours SMOH Exceptional presentation throughout Highly collectible pre-war Cessna Outstanding opportunity for the serious vintage aircraft collectorPrice Reduced: Ultra rare Cessna C-165 Airmaster restored to concourse standards. 7 hours since restoration. 7 time SMOH on engine.
Recommended avionics upgrades
No IFR GPS navigator is listed — a GTN 650Xi is the standard entry point for WAAS/LPV capability.
See prices & suppliers ›No autopilot is listed — a GFC 500 (or S-TEC 3100 / Trio Pro Pilot where the GFC isn't STC'd) adds a modern digital autopilot with envelope protection, subject to model approval.
See prices & suppliers ›No ADS-B is listed — a GTX 345 delivers required ADS-B Out plus In (traffic & weather) in one transponder.
See prices & suppliers ›Suggestions are based on the panel described in this listing; verify STC approval for this make/model before any installation.
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General
| Year | 1940 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | C-165 |
| Serial Number | 570 |
| Registration # | N25465 |
| Condition | Used |
| FlightRules | VFR |
Airframe
| Total Time | 7 |
|---|---|
| Complete Logs | Yes |
Engine
| Engine 1 Make/Model | STEWART WARNER |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Time | 0 SMOH |
| Engine TBO | 1200 |
Interior
| Year Interior | 2023 |
|---|
Exterior
| Year Painted | 2023 |
|---|
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