Description:
GB-1 Special – $18,000
Unique, vintage homebuilt with character and flying history. Currently flying and in annual—built for smaller pilots, but packed with charm.
Summary:
• Model: GB-1 Special
• Built: Early 1970s by Glen Beets
• Airworthiness: In annual and actively flown
• Location: Ashfork, AZ
Airframe:
• Steel tube fuselage
• Wooden wings
• Originally marketed through Stolp Starduster Corp. plans
Engine & Propeller:
• 1,700cc Volkswagen engine
• Nelson Brothers 2.5:1 gear reduction
• Ted Hindricks propeller
Remarks:
• Currently flying and airworthy
• Tight fit for larger pilots (limited to short flights for anyone ~6’0″/230 lbs)
• A nostalgic piece of grassroots aviation history
• Ideal for a smaller pilot, collector, or homebuilt enthusiast
Contact:
Glen David (Owner)
Plane is ready to fly and looking for a new home—call for more details or to schedule a viewing.
