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CessnaSingle-engine piston · Redondo Beach, California, USA

1940 Cessna C-165

Price
$145,000
Year
1940
Total time
7 hours
Location
United States

Specifications

General

Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
C-165
Serial Number
570
Registration #
N25465
Condition
Used
Flight Rules
VFR

Airframe

Total time
7
Complete Logs
Yes

Complete restoration to concourse standards

Engine

Engine 1 Make/Model
STEWART WARNER
Engine 1 Time
0 SMOH
Engine TBO
1200

Interior

Year Interior
2023

Exterior

Year Painted
2023

Description

Engine
7 hours SMOH

Description

Price reduced

CESSNA C-165 AIRMASTER

Ultra-Rare • Concours-Level Restoration • Only 7 Hours Since Restoration

A rare opportunity to acquire an exceptionally restored Cessna C-165 Airmaster, one of the most elegant and desirable aircraft produced during the golden age of American aviation.

This remarkable C-165 has undergone a comprehensive restoration to concours standards, resulting in an aircraft that presents at an exceptionally high level throughout.

Since completion of the restoration, the aircraft has accumulated just 7 hours total time, with the engine likewise showing only 7 hours SMOH.

The C-165 represents the ultimate development of Cessna’s pre-war Airmaster series and is prized today for its rarity, distinctive Art Deco-era styling, radial-engine character, and important place in Cessna history.

With so few examples remaining—and even fewer restored to this standard—this aircraft represents an outstanding opportunity for the discerning collector seeking a truly special vintage Cessna.

Highlights

Price Reduced

Ultra-rare Cessna C-165 Airmaster

Restored to concours standards

Only 7 hours since restoration

Exceptional presentation throughout

Highly collectible pre-war Cessna

Outstanding opportunity for the serious vintage aircraft collectorPrice Reduced: Ultra rare Cessna C-165 Airmaster restored to concourse standards. 7 hours since restoration. 7 time SMOH on engine.

Aircraft record

N25465

Registration

Registration
N25465
Registered as
Cessna C-165
Year
1940
Serial number
570
Engine
Warner Ss165 Series · 175 hp
Certificate
Standard
Airworthiness date
1961-10-26
Registered since
2024-08-27
Registration valid to
2031-08-31
Status
Valid

Accidents and incidents

None on record