1997 Thorp T18Experimental Aircraft • Newcastle-Maitland, New South Wales, Australia

This 1997 Thorp T-18, registered as VH-XME, is an Australian-built amateur-built aircraft presenting with a low 564 total hours on both its airframe and Lycoming O-320-E2G piston engine. The aircraft features a fixed-pitch wooden propeller and is noted for its all-metal construction and a distinctive custom "hot rod" paint scheme that was photographed at Avalon Airport in 2005.

With a maximum takeoff weight of 725 kg, this T-18 is presented as a turn-key aircraft ready for personal flying or airshow appearances. The listing notes that its CDA Data B certification has expired. Located in Luskintyre, New South Wales, this aircraft represents...