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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 being offered for sale at $2,850,000 by Golden Age Aeroplanes in Sparks, Nevada. Having been in the same family for over 50 years, the Mustang is described as "in license ready to fly" and has been "always hangared." The aircraft was totally rebuilt in 1978, with its engine overhauled by renowned warbird specialist Mike Nixon of Vintage V12s. An extensive condition inspection was most recently completed in September 2024 by Mike Nixon and Matt Jackson, and the avionics were upgraded in 2025. The airframe has a total time of 2,507 hours since new, with 237 hours since restoration,...

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
Flight Rules
IFR
Seats
1

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, September 2024

Avionics

GPS

Avionics upgraded in 2025

Comms

Avionics upgraded in 2025

AP

Avionics upgraded in 2025

Audio

Avionics upgraded in 2025

Weather

Avionics upgraded in 2025

Traffic

Avionics upgraded in 2025

ADSB

Avionics upgraded in 2025

ADS-B In

Avionics upgraded in 2025

PFD

Avionics upgraded in 2025

MFD

Avionics upgraded in 2025

EMS

Avionics upgraded in 2025

Interior & Exterior

Interior Notes
Custom leather design, 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
Propeller Model
Custom one-piece

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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