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1944 American Champion P-51D MustangSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Redondo Beach, CA, USA

This 1944 North American P-51D Mustang, serial number 44-73158, registered as N5483V, is offered as a restoration project located in Redondo Beach, California. Previously listed as a TF-51 dual control project to be completed, it is now being sold with its current P-51D fuselage on an As Is, Where Is basis. All parts for the project have been acquired by the restorer over the past 20 years, many of which are New Old Stock. The total time on the airframe and engine is listed as zero, and the engine is a Packard V-1650-7 core. The restoration work completed to date is noted as being to the same quality as the Tom Reilly Vintage Aircraft...

Year
1944
Make
American Champion
Series
P-51
Model
P-51D Mustang
Tail #
N5483V
Serial #
44-73158

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Classic / Antique, Military / Warbird

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Additional Equipment

Oxygen Equipment

Two original oxygen bottles

Armament

Six 50 caliber replica machine guns w/ new ammo and correct date on shells

Exhaust System

12 new exhaust stacks; heavy duty exhaust shrouds - inner and outer - new

Fuel System

Two original fuel cells; two drop tanks - to be overhauled

Radiator

Martin radiator - new; coolant tubes - new

Brakes

P-51 brakes - OHC; new discs

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Model
Packard V-1650-7

Asking Price

$1,600,000

Aircraft Location

Redondo Beach, CA, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

May 1, 2026: $1,600,000(-$3,900,000) - controller

Oct 6, 2025: $5,500,000 - trade-a-plane

Aug 25, 2025: Call for Price - trade-a-plane

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Asking Price

$1,600,000