This Hawker Sea Fury FB.MK 11 (N4434P, serial WH589) presents a unique project opportunity with significant racing pedigree. The aircraft sustained damage during a hard landing at Reno in 2012 after qualifying at 467.287 mph that year, with a racing history dating back to 1985. Originally serving with the Royal Australian Navy before being imported to the U.S. in the 1970s, this airframe requires extensive repairs including reskinning of the center section (with Mod 30 completed), fuselage skin and longeron repairs, and engine teardown due to prop strike. The project includes notable performance modifications such as an auxiliary hydraulic pump, 500 x 5 tailwheel conversion, 200-channel telemetry system, boil-off oil cooling system, carbon fiber inner wing leading edges with 28-gallon fuel tanks, F-102 hydraulic brakes, and high-pressure oxygen system.

The aircraft is missing several components including the propeller assembly, Garmin GPS/COM #2, COM transponder, and lacks naval-specific features like the wing fold mechanism and tail hook. A disassembled R-4360 engine core is included with the sale along with various spare parts including an exhaust system, accessories, and airframe components (though no inventory is provided). Currently stored in Wisconsin, this Sea Fury represents a substantial restoration project for a buyer seeking to return a historic Reno racer to flight status. The seller notes all specifications require verification upon inspection.