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1958 Cessna 172
Starts from the median asking price of 20 comparable Cessna 172 series listings ($99,250), then adjusts for:
- Year -4 vs comparable listings -6.8%
- Engine time -493 hr vs comps +3.9%
- ADS-B (55% of comps) +1.2%
- Market supply: 3 for sale of 1806 FAA-registered +4.9%
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Overview
| Make / Model | Cessna 172 |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | — |
| Engine time | 51 SMOH |
| ADS-B | Yes |
| Inspection | Annual |
Description
1958 Classic, straight tail, fast back, original concept Cessna 172 (no letter suffix and it wasn't called a Skyhawk yet back then either) Only 51 hours SMOH, Narco Mark 12-E Nav-Com, Mode C, NDS-B Out (uAvionix tailBeacon install 11/20/2019), new windshield, several instruments recently overhauled; recently replaced battery, and prop spinner assembly. This is a 36 Year owner. The last Annual Inspection was completed in June 2023. This airplane has been maintained in the best of flight-ready condition for its entire life. Now it's ready for you to fly it home and enjoy it for many years to come
Modifications
Back 10 Photos $140,000 1958 Cessna 172 S/N: 36853 R/N: N3953F 6,010 Total Hours New Jersey, United States Compare Email to Friend Date Listed: Sep 21, 2026 Highlights Summary 1958 Classic, straight tail, fast back, original concept Cessna 172 (no letter suffix and it wasn't called a Skyhawk yet back then either) Only 51 hours SMOH, Narco Mark 12-E Nav-Com, Mode C, NDS-B Out (uAvionix tailBeacon install 11/20/2019), new windshield, several instruments recently overhauled; recently replaced battery, and prop spinner assembly. This is a 36 Year owner. The last Annual Inspection was completed in June 2023. This airplane has been maintained in the best of flight-ready condition for its entire life. Now it's ready for you to fly it home and enjoy it for many years to come. Airframe & Power Systems Information Total Hours 6,010 Total Hours Engines Loc. Make Model SMOH C Continental O-300-A 51 SMOH done 6/15/21 @ 5959 hrs Propellers Loc. Make SPOH C Sensenich 875 Maintenance & Condition Annual Due Jun 30, 2024 Complete Logs Yes Well Maintained - Always in Flight Ready Condition Flight Rules: VFR Annual Due: June 2024 Gross Weight: 2,200 Lbs. Empty Weight: 1,328 Lbs. Useful Load: 872 Lbs. Weight of Full Fuel and Oil: 266 Lbs. Payload w/ Full Fuel & Oil: 606 Lbs. Engine The engine is a Continental O-300-A, six cylinder, 145 HP. and its last major overhaul was 6/15/2021. Propeller This Fixed Pitch Prop was Overhauled by it manuafacturer, Sensenich April 17, 2023 Equipment Narco Mark 12-E NAV-COM (Refurbished, Including the Replacement of the LED Displays in Dec. 2010) Narco ID 824 VOR Head; Narco AT-150 Transponder Narco AR-850 Mode C Altitude Reporter A New TSO'd Altimeter was Installed with the Mode C Altitude Reporter Additional Upgrades Include Cleveland Brakes, Bracket Air Filter, Front Seat Shoulder Harnesses, Sigtronics Two Place Intercom, Whalen Strobe, and ADS-B Out (uAvionix tailBeacon installed November 2019) Interior The interior is serviceable with seat upholstery (front and back) that was redone in the 1980's and is still in pretty good shape. A new, custom cut, full cabin length, rubber floor mat was installed in 2012. The door and side panels and headliner are original. Exterior This airplane needs a paint job (your chance to choose your own color scheme). Remarks New windshield installed December 2015. Five instruments were overhauled in 2016 - the Artificial Horizon, Directional Gyro, Tachometer, Vertical Speed Indicator, and Air Speed Indicator. The exhaust system was replaced (with two new mufflers) 358 hours ago in October 2011. The prop spinner with its backing plate replaced 2/12/2021 due to cracks. Nose gear strut overhauled in 2020. This airplane has never been operated on any fuel but AVGAS. It has been owned 36 years by the present owner who bought it from the original owner in 1988. It has always been maintained in flight ready condition for regular use in an aerial photography business. (Due to regular use, actual hours may be slightly higher than hours stated in ad.) Contact Information Owen Kanzler Phone: (908) 486-2262 All Specifications Subject to Verification Upon Inspection Availability Subject to Prior Lease, Sale, or Withdrawal From Market Without Notice An Important Note About Buying An Aircraft Aircraft Shopper Online takes internet fraud very seriously. Before completing any transaction, please review our fraud prevention guidelines to protect yourself. Read our Fraud Alert → Report This Ad Listed By Owen Kanzler Location Not listed Website Not listed Contact the seller for availability and additional aircraft information. Contact Seller More listings from Owen Kanzler Finance Calculator $1,038 Est. monthly payment Down payment 20% · $28,000 Loan term 15 years Interest rate 7.50% Loan amount $112,000 Total interest $74,885 View Detailed Calculator Get Pre-Approved For illustrative purposes only. Actual rates and terms may vary.
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 ›Suggestions are based on the panel described in this listing; verify STC approval for this make/model before any installation.
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How this aircraft compares
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Price
43rd pct$140k · 43rd percentile of 7 listings
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Operating costs & specifications — Cessna 172
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Performance & dimensions
| Range | 420 nm |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 108 kts · 124 mph |
| Takeoff / landing | 950.0 / 600.0 |
About this plane
Single engine piston aircraft with fixed landing gear. The 172 seats up to 3 passengers plus 1 pilot.
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