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1945 Grumman F8F-2 BearcatSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • CA, USA

This 1945 Grumman American F8F-2 Bearcat, serial number 1053, has a total time of only 992 hours since factory new, making it a remarkably low-time example. Owned by the well-known warbird collector "Mustang Mike" since 1963, the aircraft has complete Navy log books from new. The seller describes it as hangar kept and in immaculate condition, with a civilian paint scheme applied in 1965 that is said to still show like the day it was applied.

A large inventory of spare parts collected over fifty years is also available. The aircraft is IFR capable and has two seats. This Bearcat is subject to prior sale or removal from market, and all...

Year
1945
Make
Grumman
Series
F8F Bearcat
Model
F8F-2 Bearcat
Serial #
number1053Total

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Classic / Antique, Military / Warbird
Flight Rules
IFR
Seats
2

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
992 hrs
Engine 1 Time
992 hrs (SNEW)
Logbook Status
Complete Navy Log Books Since New
Inspection Status
Complete Log Books Since New Hangar Kept Immaculate Condition

Additional Equipment

Spare Parts

Large Inventory Of Spare Parts Collected Over Fifty Years Ago

Interior & Exterior

Paint Year
1965
Exterior Notes
The Civilian Paint Scheme Was Applied In 1965 And Still Shows Like The Day It Was Applied. Hangar Kept And Is In Immaculate Condition.

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1

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Aircraft Location

CA, USA

Listing Details

For Sale

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First Seen: Jun 26, 2025

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