This 1945 Beechcraft D18S presents as a meticulously maintained example with only 6,000 total hours on the airframe, featuring significant performance upgrades that make it stand out among Twin Beech aircraft. The airframe benefits from the Conrad modification increasing MTOW to 10,200 lbs, wet wings for extended range, flush exhaust, refined engine cooling flaps, clamshell gear doors, and tail incidence modifications - all contributing to enhanced operational capabilities. Both Pratt & Whitney R-985-AN-B5 radial engines show 200 hours since major overhaul (SMOH) with 1,200-hour TBOs, equipped with engine fire extinguishers and turning Hartzell 3-blade propellers. The spar strap modification has been incorporated with excellent spar x-ray results from 2014, and the aircraft operates with Cleveland brakes.

Configured for serious long-distance travel, this D18S delivers impressive performance with a 165-knot cruise at 30" or 145-knot economy cruise at 28". Its eight internal fuel tanks hold 660 US gallons, providing an exceptional 16-hour endurance at economy cruise for a 2,400 NM dry-tanks range, supplemented by a 9-gallon auxiliary oil tank and an additional 100-gallon ferry tank included in the sale. The comprehensive avionics suite includes a Garmin 530 WAAS GPS/Nav/Com, Garmin transponder with ADS-B In/Out, Collins secondary Nav/Com, HF communications, and digital instrumentation for fuel flow and cylinder head temperature. With its IFR certification and included spares package (eight overhauled cylinders and NDT'd main wheel assembly), this aircraft represents one of the best-equipped Beech 18s available on the market today.