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1945 American Champion P-51D MustangSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Sparks, NV, USA

This 1945 North American P-51D Mustang, registered as N51T, is offered for sale at $2,850,000. The aircraft has been in the same family's ownership for over 50 years, was totally rebuilt in 1978, and has always been hangared. Its engine was overhauled by Mike Nixon of Vintage V12s, and an extensive condition inspection was completed by Mike Nixon and Matt Jackson, with a September 2024 extensive annual inspection also performed by Nixon and Jackson. The seller states the aircraft is in license and ready to fly.

The airframe has a total time since new of 2,507 hours, with only 237 hours since restoration. The Merlin engine has 175 hours...

Year
1945
Make
American Champion
Series
P-51 Mustang
Model
P-51D Mustang
Tail #
N51T

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Specifications

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

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
2,507 hrs
Engine 1 Time
175 hrs (SMOH)
Inspection Status
Extensive condition inspection done by Mike Nixon and Matt Jackson. In license, ready to fly

Avionics

GPS

Avionics upgraded in 2025

Additional Equipment

One-Piece Windshield

One-piece acrylic plastic windshield installed in 1977

Lowered Canopy

Extended Range Fuel

Extended range fuel in the wings

Interior & Exterior

Interior Notes
Custom Lear Jet upholstery
Exterior Notes
Civilian paint scheme applied by Learjet, always hangared

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Rolls-Royce
Engine Model
V-1650-9A

Asking Price

$2,850,000

Aircraft Location

Sparks, NV, USA

Listing Details

For Sale

Price History

Jun 26, 2026: $2,850,000 - barnstormers

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First Seen: Jun 26, 2026

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