Piper J4 CubSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Houston, TX, USA

This 1940s-era Piper J4 Cub, affectionately nicknamed “Red Ridinghood,” is being offered at $47,000 by a friend of the owner. Described as a well-loved family heirloom, the aircraft has undergone an immaculate restoration with no expense spared, presenting as a beautiful classic. The seller indicates that no damage history accompanies the airframe, and the aircraft is fresh off a September annual inspection. Power comes from a Continental C85 engine, a desirable configuration for the type.

Currently based in Wisconsin, the Cub must be picked up there by the buyer. The listing notes low time on the airframe and engine, and emphasizes that...