Navion ASingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Tehachapi, CA, USA

This 1946 Navion A, listed for $69,000 and located in Tehachapi, CA, is a classic example of prioritizing avionics and performance over cosmetics. The seller notes the aircraft is not a looker, but the panel is a standout with dual Garmin GI275 electronic flight instruments, a GNX375 GPS/transponder, and dual KX-155 nav/coms—providing a modern IFR capability. The airframe has approximately 5,300 hours total time, with the Continental E-225 engine reportedly running strong and smooth, having about 600 hours since a 2004 major overhaul.

The aircraft is equipped with 20-gallon tip tanks, a Palo Alto tail, and a Texas patch, along with an MV...