1959 Bellanca 14-19-3 Cruisemaster Listed for $74,900 in North Carolina
Why It MattersDetailed maintenance histories and recent overhauls on vintage piston aircraft like this continue to support resale values in the used general-aviation market.
A 1959 Bellanca 14-19-3 Cruisemaster is currently listed for sale at $74,900, located in North Carolina. The airframe shows 1,710 total hours and is covered in lifetime Stits fabric painted in light gray with navy-and-white accents, with a useful load of 790.54 pounds. The cabin features light gray and slate vinyl and velour cloth seating and side panels described as being in very good condition.
Power comes from a 260 hp Continental IO-470-F engine with approximately 186 hours since a major overhaul performed in 2021. In June 2026 the engine received new lifters, spark plugs, and engine baffling. The engine turns a McCauley two-blade, constant-speed propeller with 642 hours since its own overhaul.
The aircraft cruises at 155 knots while burning approximately 13 gallons per hour. An optional 20-gallon auxiliary fuel tank brings total usable fuel to 58 gallons. Additional equipment includes a stall warning light and a Brackett air filter STC. The listing includes maintenance records covering the past decade, factory-rebuilt landing gear actuators, and a new battery.
