1999 American Champion CruisemasterSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Freetown, IN, USA

This 1960s-era Bellanca Cruisemaster, offered at $64,900, presents a well-maintained cross-country performer with a total time of 2,450 hours on the airframe. Under the cowl, the Lycoming 190 horsepower engine has just 321 hours since major overhaul, matched by a variable pitch propeller with 321 hours since overhaul. The aircraft has received recent overhauls on the carburetor, exhaust system, and landing gear, along with dual Cleveland brakes for enhanced stopping authority. Its fuel system is substantial for long legs, combining standard 40-gallon main tanks with a 14-gallon auxiliary tank.

Cosmetically and mechanically, this...