1940 PIPER J-3 CUB

Beautiful show-quality 1940 Piper J-3 Cub, meticulously restored by BIPE, Inc. in 2015 and maintained in top condition since. With just 440 hours since restoration and a well-documented engine overhaul by Don’s Dream Machines, this classic Cub is ideal for museums, collectors, or Cub enthusiasts. Always hangared and flown from a private grass strip—ready for display or flight.
• Model: Piper J-3 Cub
• Price: $60,000
• Airframe Total Time: 2,905 hrs
• Time Since Restoration: 440 hrs (Completed Oct 2015 by BIPE, Inc.)
• Engine: Continental A-65-8
◦ Total Time Since New: 3,095 hrs
◦ Time Since Major Overhaul: 595 hrs
◦ Overhauled by Don’s Dream Machines (Sep 2009)
• Magnetos: Overhauled Sep 2021 by Aircraft Accessories
◦ SMOH: 396 hrs
• Annual: Completed 04/24/2025
• Location: Pittsboro, NC 27312
• Hangared at private grass strip since restoration
• Condition: Show quality – ideal for display or flying
• Original J-3 styling, yellow with classic lines
• No known damage history
• Interior: Period-correct and very clean
• Exterior: Excellent fabric and paint
• Classic stick-and-rudder experience
• Contact: Richard Parr • 919-548-7596