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1952 FIAT G59
Starts from the median asking price of 187 comparable Single-Engine Piston listings ($109,900), then adjusts for:
- Year -1 vs comparable listings -1.5%
- Engine time -419 hr vs comps +3.4%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | FIAT G59 |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | — |
| Engine time | 10 SMOH |
| Inspection | Annual |
Description
Own a stunning piece of aviation history with this 1952 FIAT G59. This aircraft is in exceptional condition, featuring a 10/10 polished Italian Air Force exterior and a 9/10 light gray interior with original panels and instruments. Power is provided by a Rolls-Royce Merlin 500-20 engine with only 10 hours SMOH, paired with a Hamilton Standard 24D-50 propeller with paddle blades, also at 10 hours SMOH. The airframe has 580 total hours since a ground-up restoration in 1987 and 30 hours since a 2017 IRAN. Equipped for VFR flight, the cockpit includes two Becker VHFs, a Becker transponder, and a PS1200 intercom. With two seats and a fresh annual included with the sale, this military classic is ready for its next hangar. Serial number MM53278.
Avionics
2 x Becker VHF Becker Transponder PS1200 Intercom
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.
Service Difficulty Reports (SDRs)
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Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
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General
| Year | 1952 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FIAT |
| Model | G59 |
| Registration # | D-FIAT |
| Serial Number | MM53278 |
| FlightRules | VFR |
| Condition | Used |
| Total Time | 580 |
| Number of Seats | 2 |
Engine
| Engine 1 Time | 10 SMOH |
|---|
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | 2 x Becker VHF Becker Transponder PS1200 Intercom |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Fresh Annual with Sale |
|---|
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