1953 Piper Super Cub for sale

1953 Piper Super Cub

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$126,500Good Deal
Location Caldwell, ID
Engine SMOH 170 hrs
Seats 2
Serial # 18-2916
Reg # N787SG
Engine Reciprocating
Cruise 100 kts (185 km/h)
✓ FAA Valid ✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

VFR
Becker Com Garmin transponder PS Engineering intercom

Description

New price! Very clean Super Cub Complete rebuild/restoration in 2013 New Polyfiber fabric in 2013 Engine has 170 SMOH (2021) Sensenich Prop has 170 SOH (2021) Float fittings Becker com radio PS Engineering intercom Garmin transponder Cleveland double puck brakes Atlee Dodge Saftey cables Atlee Dodge fueling steps

Engine

170 SMOH Engine 170 SPOH Prop Engine rebuilt by a very reputable builder.

Interior

2013 interior (very clean)

Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.

Price Comparison 1 active offer

Source Price Action
Joe Dory Aviation
trade-a-plane.com
$126,500
$139,000

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Piper Super Cub

This 1953 Piper Super Cub (N787SG) is a single engine piston . There are currently 49 Super Cub aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $54,810 to $400,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $126,500.

The Super Cub cruises at 100 kts (185 km/h) with a range of 400 nm (741 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights.

FAA registration status: Valid. NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

✓ FAA registration: Valid (CONTAINER STOP INC)
✓ Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
★ Budget $5,000-15,000 for pre-purchase inspection

Piper Super Cub — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Cruise Speed
100 kts (185 km/h)
Range
400 nm (741 km)
Max Weight
1,750 lbs (794 kg)

Ownership & Registration

Registered Owner

CONTAINER STOP INC

Registration Address

PASO ROBLES, CA

Certificate Issued

2020-07-09

Airworthiness

1967-07-17

FAA Status

Valid

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, updated Mar 15, 2026

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Caldwell, ID

Seller reported 110 more aircraft in ID →

Title Status

No FAA title records

Available for US-registered aircraft only

Location note: Listed in Caldwell, ID but FAA registration shows PASO ROBLES, CA. Aircraft may have been relocated. Confirm current location with seller.

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.

Safety Record

No incidents found

NTSB database checked for N787SG.

Price History

4 price events · sources: aircraftdealer.com, globalplanesearch.com, trade-a-plane.com

AeroGurus Market Estimate AME

$149,000
Range: $138,875 — $159,500
Confidence: 70%
vs. Market
-15%
Great Deal

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