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1959 BEECHCRAFT M35 BONANZA
Starts from the median asking price of 26 comparable Beechcraft 35 series listings ($125,000), then adjusts for:
- Year -2 vs comparable listings -3.0%
- Airframe time -1,697 hr vs comps +3.4%
- Engine time -435 hr vs comps +3.5%
- No Modern GPS navigator (65% of comps have one) -3.1%
- No Autopilot (69% of comps have one) -1.3%
- No ADS-B (54% of comps have one) -1.4%
- Market supply: 2 for sale of 225 FAA-registered +4.3%
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Overview
| Make / Model | Beechcraft M35 BONANZA |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 4,715 hrs |
| Engine time | 340 SMOH |
| Annual | July 2026 |
| Airworthy | Yes |
Description
Always Hangared - Turnkey Aircraft - Annual July 2026 Offered for sale is N9765R, a classic 1959 Beechcraft M35 Bonanza—one of the most recognizable and respected personal airplanes ever built. With its distinctive V-tail design, strong cross-country capability, and the solid build quality that made the Bonanza name legendary, this M35 is an excellent opportunity for an owner looking for character, performance, and a genuinely enjoyable flying experience. The M35 is an ideal platform for the pilot who values more than simple transportation. It offers the responsive handling, efficiency, cabin comfort, and ramp presence that have made the early Bonanzas sought after by owner-pilots for decades. N9765R is ready to be evaluated by its next caretaker and presents an opportunity to own a true piece of Beechcraft history. This aircraft is available for inspection by serious, qualified buyers. Detailed logbook review, aircraft records, additional photographs, and a pre-purchase inspection can be arranged by appointment. The M35 Bonanza is an appealing ownership proposition because it combines classic aircraft charm with a practical mission profile. It is not merely a classic airplane—it can be a capable personal aircraft when properly maintained and equipped. For the buyer who appreciates classic Beechcraft engineering, wants a memorable V-tail Bonanza, N9765R deserves a close look.
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 | 1959 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BEECHCRAFT |
| Model | M35 BONANZA |
| Condition | Used |
| Registration # | N9765R |
| Based at | KTRL |
Airframe
| Total Time | 4,715 |
|---|
Engine
| Engine 1 Make/Model | CONTINENTAL IO470C |
|---|---|
| Engine Horsepower | 250 HP |
| Engine 1 Time | 340 SMOH |
| Engine TBO | 2000 |
Props
| Prop Manufacturer | BEECH |
|---|---|
| Prop Time | 1200 SMOH |
Interior
| Number of Seats | 4 |
|---|---|
| Configuration | Passenger |
Exterior
| Year Painted | 2001 |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Completed July 2026 |
|---|---|
| Airworthy | Yes |
Operating costs & specifications — Beechcraft M35 Bonanza
Typical model-level figures for the Beechcraft M35 Bonanza (not this specific airframe).
Performance & dimensions
| Range | 495 nm |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 170 kts · 196 mph |
| Takeoff / landing | 950.0 / 710.0 |
About this plane
Single engine piston aircraft with retractable landing gear. The M35 Bonanza seats up to 3 passengers plus 1 pilot.
Range from base
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Last flight
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