Description:
1918 Standard Aircraft Corporation J-1
$375,000 USD
For Sale – Located in California, USA
Offered by Platinum Fighter Sales |
📞 see phone number below
A truly rare opportunity to own one of the last flying examples of a World War I-era trainer. This 1918 Standard J-1 has been meticulously restored by Chuck Wentworth at Antique Aero and features a zero-time Hispano-Suiza 8 engine. With only a handful of these aircraft still in the skies, this is a standout piece of aviation history.
✦ Airframe
• Total Time: 50 hrs since full restoration
• Restoration: Completed by Antique Aero (Chuck Wentworth)
• Configuration: 2 seats, open cockpit
• Status: Experimental / Light Sport eligible
✦ Engine & Propeller
• Engine: Hispano-Suiza 8
• Time Since Overhaul: 0 SMOH
• Propeller Time: 50 hrs
✦ Remarks
• One of only 3–4 airworthy Standard J-1s remaining worldwide
• Ultra-rare WWI-era warbird
• Museum-quality restoration with flight capabilities
• Excellent addition for collectors, museums, or vintage flight demonstrations
A unique piece of living history, now ready for its next caretaker.