1972 CESSNA 185E SOLD
No longer listed as of May 2026. The price below is the last asking price — the final sale price is not disclosed.
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Last asking price
$262,608
- Year
- 1972
- Make
- Cessna
- Model
- 185E
- Total Time
- 3,050 hr
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Seller
- Andrew Freeman
- Source
- avpay.aero
Listing closed
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Performance & Capacity
- Seats
- 6
- Cruise
- 145 kts
- Max Speed
- 150 kts
- Range
- 720 nm
- Ceiling
- 17,150 ft
- Useful Load
- 1,440 lbs
- Fuel
- 84.0 gal
- Burn
- 15.5 gph
- Engines
- 1 · Piston
- Power
- 300 hp
- MTOW
- 3,350 lbs
- ICAO Type
- C185
Manufacturer-published specs for the Cessna 185E model. Actual aircraft may vary by configuration / modifications.
Operating Cost (est.)
- Hourly Variable
- $175
- Annual Fixed
- $22,000
- Engine Overhaul
- $35,000
- TBO
- 1,700 hrs
AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the Cessna 185E. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration.
Market price band
Cessna 185E typical:
$182,000 – $381,909
median $277,000
across 69 active listings
This listing at $262,608 is 5% below median.
Description
Europlane Sales LTD are delighted to offer exclusively this stunning Cessna 185E ready for immediate delivery to the new owner.
This 1972 185E benefits from recently having close to £100,000 GBP spent on restoring the airframe alone, with a recent interior and stunning panel upgrades, including the fantastic Garmin GTN 750 Xi this is certainly a rare find.
Features;
Brand new 3 blade propeller fitted.
Extensive airframe restoration
New Garmin GTN750Xi
New Garmin G5’s
Exceptional Condition Throughout
UK VAT Paid
3050 TT since new
Continental IO-520-D 300hp
Total Time Engine: 75 hrs*
Date Of Last Overhaul: 25/04/2015
About the Cessna 185E
The Cessna 185 Skywagon is the bigger, more-powerful taildragger Skywagon — produced 1961-1985 with a 300 hp Continental IO-520 and six seats. Effectively a 180 with more engine, the 185 is the heavyweight bush taildragger — favoured for serious backcountry, float and utility operations where the 180 runs out of useful load. Cruise around 145 knots; useful load comfortable for six.
Produced 1961–1985. Total produced: 4,400.